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Incredibad

The past two weeks have (mostly) ruled because of this new Lonely Island album.

I like funny music. A lot. If you don't know about Flight of the Conchords or Tenacious D, we probably can't be friends anymore. REVIEW TIME:

1. Who Said We're Wack? - I kind of skip this song every time I play this album, but it's still dece. I just like to get to track #2.
   
2. Santana DVX (ft.E-40) - I dig champagne, E-40 AND Santana. I'm thankful that this song exists, because I don't think a better combination could have been created in my mind.
   
3. Jizz In My Pants - Killer Euro spoof with some JT-style breakdown. Instant classic...I hope the whole world has heard it by now. I would probably like this song even if it wasn't hilarious.
   
4. I'm On A Boat (ft.T-Pain) - NEVER THOUGHT I'D BE ON A BOAT. This is climbing up on my "Most Played" list on iTunes. Thanks, T-Pain, for making such a hot track. Probably my favorite on the album, actually. Great to breakdance to in studio when nobody's around...I mean, what?
   
5. Sax Man (ft. Jack Black) - I laughed so hard I thought my appendix was going to burst. This is likely because the first time I listened to this was at 4:45 in the morning and I almost ODed on caffeine. But it's still funny now, so that says something.
   
6. Lazy Sunday (ft. Chris Parnell) - This song was the very first video I ever experienced on YouTube. No lie. And I macked on some of those Magnolia cupcakes on my first NYC trip, so this will remain close to my heart fo lyfe.
   
7. Normal Guy - Meh, okay. Weird, but whatever. I've never been one for random interludes.
   
8. Boombox (ft. Julian Casablancas) - I don't know much about the The Strokes, but I instantly like this Julian guy. Smooth vocals. Not sure about the boiled goose lines, but the beat is hot, and that's all that really matters.
   
9. Shrooms - Ahaha...expected. Reminds me of "Cool Beans," for some reason, which probably should have been on this album, too, right?
   
10. Like A Boss - Again, laugh-attack. Copy/pasting the lyrics just wouldn't do this justice. It gets progressively intense (as most of these tracks do), but I find it endearing. Or something like that.
11. We Like Sportz - Obnoxious, which is intentional. So...SUCCESS.
    
12. Dreamgirl (ft. Norah Jones) - I love Norah Jones now. I mean, she was good before, but this just confirms that she has an incredible sense of humor. Chex mix, ftw.
    
13. Ras Trent - YES. Rasta musical collage.
    
14. Dick In A Box (ft. Justin Timberlake) - Forever one of the greatest things ever to come out of SNL/Justin. Besides the jizz in his pants...?
    
15. The Old Saloon (Mix Tape Edit) - The voices they use are great, but this is another skip-a-roo for me. Oh wellz...it is an interlude, after all.
    
16. Punch You In The Jeans - This one's okay. The best part is the title, because I've been incorprating it into everyday conversation (ie: "She did WHAT? I'm gonna punch her in the jeans.").
    
17. Space Olympics - REACH FOR THE STARS. This is a winner!
    
18. Natalie's Rap (ft. Natalie Portman & Chris Parnell) - My second-favorite track on the album, maybe. This girl is HARD. I almost shead a tear...If I were an actress, I'd likely be perceived as a girl-next-door type like this, and then pull one of these stunts. So proud.
    
19. Incredibad - Fresh Prince throwbackish. Interesting title track with a sweet name. It's growing on me. Strange-ass plot line, but that wouldn't be the first weird thing on this album.
    

Overall, I give it an 8/10. It's gotta be better than a 7 considering how many times I've looped it now. If you don't mind vulgarity, humor, sarcasm, creativity and decent music, you should probably give it a download. The only two things that I expected to be on this album were "Cool Beans" and the Blizzard Man track. Here's a video if you haven't clicked on any linkz yet:

Coming soon

To supplement my post deficiency, which can be blamed on constant studio time, a ridiculous class schedule, my daily fight against evil and 3.5 hours of sleep a night (on a good day), here's something awesome to check out:

Read + watch this article about some intense/deadly/ass-kicking works of art. I dare you.

More coming soon from ME. For real, I promise.

Faceplague

Recently, the "25 Random Facts About Me" has been running rampant on facebook like smoke in lil Mikey's lungs. So, to avoid unfriendville, here are 25 things about me for you to digest off the (face)books. No send-this-to-25-friends, no tagging, no nonsense. Read it or don't.

1. I have texture issues with certain foodstuffs. See: tomatoes.
2. I strongly considered applying for a job as a I Can Has Cheezburger? moderator. Srsly.
3. Few things agitate me more than poor grammar, which is ironic considering #2.
4. When crisis strikes, dancing trumps all other remedies.
5. Talking on the phone is a mild phobia of mine. Unexplainable, really.
6. Techno music drives my work sessions.
   
7. Acoustic and metal music work my drive sessions.
8. I am severely directionally challenged. Even with written directions, spoken directions, and a hand-drawn-to-scale detailed map and I will probably STILL get lost.
   
9. Things I have done in the past: piano, violin, soccer, acting, choir, gymnastics and dance. I miss all of them.
   
10. Shopping is my nemesis. I will wear my clothes/shoes/accessories until they are completely falling apart.
    
11. I tap my feet on the pedals to the music whilst driving. EXTREME.
12. I very much enjoy public speaking and wish I had more opportunities to do it.
13. The first CD I ever bought was Alanis Morrisette's "Jagged Little Pill."
14. Sweatpants rule. Changing into a pair is, without a doubt, my top priority when I come home for the day.
    
15. Dream jobs: frontwoman for a metal band or a Sportscenter anchor.
    
16. I never walk up the stairs...I hop.
17. I buy a gallon of milk for myself every week.
18. My favorite color right now is deep turquoise. This is likely to change next week.
    
19. I sleeptalk often, sleepwalk occasionally.
    
20. I've seen all my favorite comedians live, save for Mitch Hedberg (RIP). And maybe Dane Cook before he turned into a d-bag.
21. Arrogance + Ignorance = My metaphorical fist in your face
22. I've never been stung by a bee, nor broken a bone. *knocks on wood*
23. However, I have suffered from mono, dry socket, eye surgery and whooping cough. Tasty!
24. NYC, Dallas, Galveston and Wichita will always be close to my heart.
25. Confidence is something I have way too much of sometimes...I'm working on that one.
    

Hello, world.

I hope you're ready for me.

Desktop update

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