Wednesday, October 26, 2005

Mustachioed

Does anyone remember the clips of David Stern from the mid 80's drafts when he had that mustache? I think he should bring back the stache. If only for the reason that announcers can call him the mustachioed David Stern. And yes the whole point of the entry was to type mustachioed. But doesn't a mustache fit Stern's persona, especially after the "if they don't like the dress code, I'll be more than happy to help them find alternative employment" comments? It would be infinitely better if he had the Rollie Fingers handlebar stache, so he could twist it at his desk laughing maniacally at the power he wields of pro basketball as Russ Granik brings him more mustache wax.

These posts have become entirely too sports oriented and i'm not reaching a big segment of my audience. (I know, what audience?) So here's a music take;

Everyone loves lists (which i think is indicative of the mass consuption, more, more, more culture we live in) So here are my top albums of double aught 5. They're all hip hop albums because, despite what you hear on the radio, its the only real American music form left. Its my generation's Jazz. But that's a different post.
1. DangerDoom- The Mouse and the Mask
I don't think that there is anything wrong with this album. Even the skits, which normally i can't stand, are funny and make a contribution to the album. If you don't got this album go get it, NOW.
2. Common- Be
respectable effort from Common, not Resurrection but not crap either. It's a little on the short side for some, but Illmatic only had ten tracks and is the greatest hip-hop album ever. I think this album could have used maybe two more verses and it would have been good to go, especially on Testify.
3. Blackalicious- The Craft
Only given it about three listens but is a banger none the less. Chief Excel has some very nice production on this disc. Rap Reviews game them a 10 so who am i to argue.
4. Kanye West- Late Registration
Not as good as College Dropout or Be, but still worth a listen. Its got replay value but some of the songs skippable(addiction, bring me down). Its good to see that an artist can come out with two above average records to start a career.
5. Public Enemy- New Whirl Odor
Any time PE comes out with a new album it goes on the best of list, no questions asked. Fuck Elvis.

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