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Philip - 2007-01-28 15:35:48
A welcome double-whammy reminder in two areas where I am both chronically lacking and in especially current need: New York appreciation and spiritual rebooting.
No "this is a cliche" disclaimers necessary. Artfully observed and eloquently written. (Who can resist platform-boot adornment in the details?) Powerful and pretty thoughts. Thank you, I needed that.
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Steve - 2007-01-28 15:37:00
The You Am I album came out last summer in Australia, but was just released last week by Yep Roc in the USA. That label is aiming to corner the market on 40+ alt-rockers.
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iwombat - 2007-01-28 19:56:18
After my all day yoga thingie, I stopped for a wine tasting at my favorite wine shop. That's the closest I can come to your sublime range.
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grigorss - 2007-01-29 00:16:43
Must take issue; and really, I insist this is not just a matter of semantics... contentment has very little to do with what or who is out there. Happiness, on the other hand...
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Paula - 2007-01-30 10:33:00
How would you define happiness (as distinct from contentment)?
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grigorss - 2007-01-30 23:10:07
Happiness denotes pleasure or even glee! It can be (and frequently is) as fleeting as a cool breeze. Contentment might include that, but primarily is a matter of satisfaction; with the world, with your place in it, with yourself. I think one could be content without ever truly being happy, but I'm not sure you could be truly happy without being content.
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Paula - 2007-01-31 09:03:02
While you insist this is not a matter of semantics, I think it basically is. Contentment, happiness--I see them as the same thing, and neither of them are (or need to be) fleeting.
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grigorss - 2007-01-31 10:27:07
I think we shall have to agree to disagree on this matter, and leave it at that.
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jon - 2007-02-08 12:29:40
Paula, next time you play the You Am I album, start with the last track, "I'm a Mess". It snuck up on me and became my favorite. Heads up: You Am I will be playing a rare US date on 3/25 at the Bowery Ballroom. Wish I could see them...
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