In a completely non-Christmassy note (except that I'd like the box set, hint, hint, hint): Tom Lehrer's The Elements, in flash.

David, just got your message and replied. We had no internet connection yesterday.

I really really like the Garden State soundtrack. "New Slang" is one of my favorite songs that I discovered this year. "Let Go" is awesome too, and I've always loved "The Only Living Boy in New York". Good stuff. I didn't love the movie quite as much as most other people I know, though. I liked a lot, but it seems like everyone was comparing it to Lost in Translation and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, both of which I thought were superior.

My friend gave me Susan McKeown and Lindsey Horner's Christmassy/Solstice-y/wintry CD, Through the Bitter Frost & Snow, AIFG. I could listen to Susan McKeown sing just about anything, but the songs are excellent too. It's beautifully spare and dark, but also full of hope and grace, like the dawn after the longest night of the year. Highly recommended.

Reason number 134 of why I like the Pernice Brothers. From the Ashmont Records newsletter:

We wish you the best of whatever holiday you might be celebrating this month ­ Festivus, Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception ­ sorry if I botched any spellings. Joe and I and the rest of the Ashmont/Pernice gang look forward to this time of year, mostly because we are given the opportunity to watch Rankin-Bass Christmas specials. I can’t say enough good things about Burl Ives' "Silver and Gold" singing snowman. Who doesn’t cry when they hear "There’s Always Tomorrow?" Charlie and I were weeping to that one just the other day. And no matter what your religious or political affiliation, I think we can all agree that Heat Miser and Snow Miser are the most happening pair of brothers this side of Bob and Joe Pernice.

Heh. I want to do xmas with the Pernice Brothers!

I'll bring my Pete and Pete xmas episode.

David, just got your message and replied.

Excellent. You'll be getting three mixes this week. Ho ho ho.

woohoo! I don't even remember what I asked you for, so it will be a very welcome surprise. btw, I don't have your address either...

Got a CD from msbelle yesterday, woo-hoo!

Let Go seems to be a Garden State favorite. have any of you heard Frou Frou's album, Details? it quickly became one of my favorite albums ever.

have any of you heard Frou Frou's album, Details? it quickly became one of my favorite albums ever.

I almost bought it yesterday, based on Let Go and another of their songs that P-C had put on a mix CD for me. I think I probably will end up buying it.

Steph, i heartily recommend it. want me to upload some songs onto yousendit so you can get a better feel for the album? i'm all about pimping the things i love.

Steph, i heartily recommend it. want me to upload some songs onto yousendit so you can get a better feel for the album?

Oooh, that would be cool! But I won't be able to download them until tomorrow at work, where I have a T1 line (I just have dial-up at home).