BEE is my favorite film critic.
Well, congratulations Uggs, this “collection” is officially the worst thing ever. You did it. Let’s all go home now.
Today Ira Glass gave the commencement address at Goucher College. Somewhat reluctantly.
Ukrainian Fest time — this weekend my block will be filled with latkes, dancers & nesting dolls (Taken with Instagram at St George’s Ukranian...
Jeff Mangum of Neutral Milk Hotel at BAM-Review | NY Times
It could grow incantatory, as it did in the tolling ballad “Oh Comely.” But it also, despite the worshipful crowd, courted monotony. Mr. Mangum’s vocals, unvarying and absolutely steady on pitch when he held a note, could suggest a flesh-and-blood version of Auto-Tune.
I hate this review (like, seriously, he was too on pitch? Shut up.) but anyway, I was there on Thursday night, and it was really wonderful.
Someone in the crowd asked Jeff if he was happy, and he said “I know, my songs are kind of downer, but yes, I am.” I love to go to a show full of superfans.