The Scrabbled: Making Fun of Each Other since '99

Don’t ask me how many times I’ve tried to truly enjoy Grizzly Bear’s albums on a whole. I’m still working on it. So many people I keep as friends like the band’s work. Because of this, I keep Yellow House in my music collection (I keep Veckatimest for “While Your Wait For The Others”).

I was just working on an Eerie Yet Excellent compilation (yes, I can’t get enough of compilations). I was browsing through possibly applicable artists, and stopped at Grizzly Bear.

Anyway, I’m crazy about “I Live With You” right now. I added it to the list. I am one step closer to really appreciating Grizzly Bear (I think).

I thought this was a fun one. Kevin mentioned that it might be his favorite compilation so far, and I agree with him.

Scrabbled Comp #5: Hello, My Name Is

With so many solid, modern rock tracks, this compilation definitely feels like a result of The Scrabbled’s collective consciousness. I kinda hate Kevin and Hutch for their tracks, but I commend their test of democracy. Evan, I’m glad, after all the non-reading, you came up with “Frank Sinatra”. Apologies to Sammy for the last minute drop; if you want another track on here, let me know. Matthew, thanks for reminding me about The Postal Service (same to you, Jay, for Piebald).

That’s right. Fun. No snobbery here. What songs make you grin and laugh and run around and feel like a little kid again?

I’m not sure who here is aware, but my sister, Natalie, is pregnant. She is having a girl but has not released the name of the child, though we all know it starts with the letter ‘M’.

So the due date is March 20th, which apparently, is the 10-month mark of the pregnancy. So in actuality, ‘M’ can enter this world any day now.

I just received a text message from Natalie about some cramps and pre-labor contractions.

I have to throw together Baby’s First Mix CD as soon as possible now! Any suggestions? I’ll write “from theScrabbled” on it. I was aiming for some soft, pretty music and maybe something with an educational edge. Who knows? What have you got?

Do you prefer more kitschy stuff like Monster Mash? Gothier, more serious fare? Horror movie soundtracks? A mix of everything? Make a list!

My major hobby since moving to Jersey City is cycling. I take at least 2 small weekday trips and one major weekend one each week. I usually end up on the Hudson waterfront, and I almost always stop to take in the view.

I only wear headphones/iPod occasionally. But I was thinking tonight about what would be good New-York-City-view-while-cycling music.

Any thoughts?

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I came totally late to the what’re you listening to party so I’m starting my own music list thread. So there.

Actually I was just thinking about this on my way home and haven’t been at a computer since. What are your top songs of 2008 so far?