Archive for May, 2008
This Reminds Me of Some of My Coaches…
This was too funny to pass up. Found on the Raincoaster blog.
Canadian Music: The Most Dangerous Song in History
(Don’t listen to this song!!! Seriously, you’ll regret it)
This is a follow up to my 10 minute challenge on Canadian Bands. How could I forget Spirit of the West (SOTW)?
SOTW was around during the 80’s and 90’s. In the early 90’s they released the most seditious song ever recorded: Home For A Rest.
What makes this song so dangerous? The combination of music and lyrics makes it impossible not to drink a beer and stomp around your house, or bar, or workplace – wherever you are – while listening to this song, whatever the time of day. It’s 7:00 a.m. right now and I’m already drinking.
This song is pure trouble. I was in University when it came out. That meant a lot of drinking and stomping about, much to the chagrin of neighbours – my own and my friends.
So, don’t listen to it, people. For your own good.
*I know you are probably thinking something like, “Well, retard, why did you link to the video if you don’t want us to listen to the song?’ Good question. The only answer I can give is that, as mentioned above, I’ve already been drinking beer, and so my critical reasoning function is compromised. That’s my excuse.*
*You might also be thinking something like, “Hey, retard, are you really drinking a beer at 7 o’clock in the morning? ” The honest answer is, no, but I’ve been thinking real hard about drinking a beer. Sometimes thinking about things real hard makes it kinda feel like it’s actually happening. Not that there is anything wrong with having a beer in the morning. I’ve done it before. Well, not for a long time, but, yeah, sometimes you wake up and think “Damn, I really want a beer right now,” and so you open your fridge and get one. It happens, just like feces and American Idol tours.*
Canadian Music: The Ten-Minute Challenge
I decided to challenge myself, and see how many Canadian bands/musicians I can name in 10 minutes. Here are the results:
Sloan
Stompin’ Tom Conners
Ann Murray
Blue Rodeo
Skinny Puppy
Front Line Assembly
Ginger
Tokyo Police Club
Wolf Parade
Super Grass
New Pornographers
Arcade Fire
Northern Pikes
Neil Diamond
Avril Lavigne
Grapes of Wrath
Pluto
Thirteen Engines
Treble Charger
Parachute Club
Aids Wolf
Spoons
Teenage Head
Chiliwack
Brian Adams
Triumph
Rush
April Wine
BTO
National Velvet
Cowboy Junkies
Pursuit of Happiness
The Constantines
Fucked Up
Shania Twain
Platinum Blonde
Men Without Hats
Glass Tiger
Saga
Heart
Neil Young
Honeymoon Suite
Sara Mclaughlin
54 40
Shadowy Men on a Shadowy Planet
Barenaked Ladies
Corey Hart
Gowan
Mitsu
I Mother Earth
Pure
Glenn Gould
Hot Hot Heat
That was probably a little longer than 10 minutes. It’s easy to get carried away
What bands/musicians are missing?
Are any of the above incorrect?
Feel free to post additions or corrections in the comments.
Canadian Political: I Voted, Have You?
I’m glad to report that I have voted. It looks good for the Ranger: 156113 for Live, 78936 for Die.
Now, I don’t want to ever hear anyone complain that we at Canadian Fermentation never discuss politics! It’s obvious I’m a concerned citizen, and I take the time to vote. Go Ranger!
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