I'd just like to say how much I hate The Hold Steady. It's not bad music, per se, it's just that the lead singer's voice, his shout-singing drone, provokes this visceral, instantaneous feeling of irritation, like fingernails on a chalkboard. Similar to my reaction to hearing Anthony Kiedis's voice, it makes me want to scream, and not in a good way.
Boy, when did I become such a grouchy misanthrope? Eh, don't answer that.
Contrary to the tone of the first paragraph, I'm actually in a good mood today. The sun is shining, I don't have a headache (knock on wood), I'm going to see Mates of State tonight, I ran further on the treadmill this morning than I ever have before, I slept well last night (despite the 2am mishap with a bottle of lime seltzer; the mattress is still kind of damp), I had a funny interaction with a very cute chocolate Lab puppy this morning, and I've been at work for almost 30 minutes now and I'm still smiling. Things are A-OK.
Posted by thevieve at March 23, 2006 10:26 AMShiny, captain! :)
Posted by: Netter on March 23, 2006 2:56 PM