I own one of the old-school iPod nanos, 2GB and shaped like the bubblegum inside a pack of baseball cards. Here’s what currently resides there:
Luna Best of Luna
The National Boxer
XTC Fossil Fuel: The XTC Singles Collection
The Jam Greatest Hits
Steely Dan Showbiz Kids: The Steely Dan Story
Buzzcocks Singles Going Steady
Wilco Sky Blue Sky
LCD Soundsystem Sound of Silver
Ray Davies [...]
It’s not easy doing stupid right. There’s a big difference, for instance, between the near-genius of Beavis & Butthead, and one of those movies where Ice Cube falls off roofs for ninety minutes. And even if they nail it, like the makers of Cabin Boy did, few will feel obligated to congratulate anyone on their accomplishment.
Because comedies, [...]
I don’t believe in My Favorite Albums of All-Time lists, because I think it’s an impossible thing to capture. At least it is for me… My favorites are ever-changing, constantly expanding and contracting. Sort of like Oprah’s ass.
But I can tell you one thing: regardless of whatever else I might put there, depending on [...]