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Röyksopp is plain fantastic this year. The earlier release of their third album, Junior, was an ephemeral high and is still very listenable after great abuse from the Touch and pancake-spinners. The high dose of pop, electronic and creativity was quite overwhelming, but the boys always finds a way to transform chaos into a sexual tender caress. From the dramatic Röyksopp Forever, to the sensual True To Life, the album reeks of diversity that can fit any listener's tastes.

The album is littered with Sweden's best, from the original Lykke Li, to the sensational Anneli Drecker. Both should definitely return to lend their perfect vocals for Senior. Also, I really want to see two other visionaries from the past two albums return for the fourth album: Erlend Øye; and Chelonis R. Jones. Oh, how I wish for this reunion - I hope Senior can deliver and blow Junior out into space.

But mostly what I really, really wish for is to have Nina Persson lend her vocals for Senior. Oh, what a amazing thing if that were to happen, if all previously said artists were involved, too, but that's just a pipe dream, a perfect album... The Understanding of A.M. Melody, Jr.

Hayao Miyazaki's latest film, Ponyo, which opens in select theaters on August 14, 2009, is without a doubt my most anticipated movie to watch for 2009. All of Miyazaki's films are enjoyable, lovable and tend to inspire. Ponyo is an absolute must-see!


My second most anticipated movie for the year would have to be the new Sherlocke Holmes film directed by Guy Ritchie, my favorite director. The film, I bet, will be grand plus entertaining.

And I don't watch enough movies, but I enjoy them plenty. A list of movies I planned to/wanted to/was suggested to watch:

1. Brokeback Mountain
2. Candy
3. I'm Not There
4. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
5. Curse of the Golden Flower
6. Up
7. Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels

Any Suggestions?

I've been seein' a lot of different "quotes" at the bottom of the site, so I thought I'd make a list of the quotes I like/hate/whatever:

- “Leggo my Last.fm!”

- “Leave the gun. Take the Last.fm.”

- “Whenever There's a Snack Gap, Last.fm Fits.”

- “Choosy Mothers Choose Last.fm.”

- “My mother always told me that Last.fm would make me go blind.”

- “Mmm, Last.fm. The cornerstone of any nutritious breakfast.”

- “Designed for Last.fm.”

- “Happiness is Last.fm-Shaped.”

- “Let me tell you something my friend. Last.fm is a dangerous thing. Last.fm can drive a man insane. ”

- “With A Name Like Last.fm, It Has To Be Good.”

- “Have a Break. Have a Last.fm.”

- “Lipsmackin' Thirstquenchin' Acetastin' Motivatin' Goodbuzzin' Cooltalkin' Highwalkin' Fastlivin' Evergivin' Coolfizzin' Last.fm.”

- “Nothing Sucks Like a Last.fm.”

- “Smart. Beautiful. Last.fm.”

- “Last.fm Born and Bred.”

- “Luke, I am your Last.fm.”

- “I believe in a thing called Last.fm.”

- “Thank Last.fm It's Friday.”

- “The Best Part of Waking Up is Last.fm in Your Cup.”

- “I find your lack of Last.fm disturbing.”

- “You Deserve a Last.fm Today.”

- “A Last.fm Is Forever.”

-“Probably The Best Last.fm In The World.”

- “I Can't Believe It's Not Last.fm.”

Any suggestions?

Everybody loves lists for the holidays, except for me 'cause I'm Grinch-like, but here's a list anyway.

1. Don't Shoot Me Santa - The Killers

2. Another Christmas - Michael Johns

3. Silent Night - Sarah McLachlan

4. Have Yourself (Cover) - Mario Biondi

5. Winter Wonderland - Peggy Lee

6. Pokarekare Ana - Hayley Westenra

7. Wintersong - Sarah McLachlan

8. L-O-V-E - Joss Stone
Any suggestions?

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October 31, 2009
Dear Last.fm,
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sincerely, Phil
ps Thank you.

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September 14, 2009
High on Röyksopp.

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July 04, 2009
Keepin' it short... been god-forbiddingly obsessed with classical and opera music: Alessandro Safina, Johannes Brahms, and Hayley Westenra. Don't know why, but it's great listening!

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June 01, 2009
So much new music discovered, OMFNEG, I cannot even comprehend, but maybe a little. Where to start... Well, I've been putting Röyksopp on hold for almost a month because I was addicted, heheh, but the end results are "multiple-kicks-in-the-balls" fantastic (that about sums my gigantic enthusiasm for my recent discovery in the world of music). Here's a little list to conclude my babbling: Dimitri from Paris; Gabin; Sunburst Band; Minus 8; The Funky Lowlives; Doctor Rockit; Booka Shade; Nicholas Gunn; Stéphane Pompougnac; Ursula 1000; Kid Loco; Kevin Yost; Bent; Alex Gopher; Mo' Horizons; Miguel Migs; Rinocerose; Jakatta and et cetera.

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May 23, 2009
Don't know about all the fuss on this season's American Idol, but I'm willing to check out Kris Allen's sounds; I hope he sounds good like Michael Johns. The only season I really watched was Season 7, where there was real talent(i.e. Johns and Carlie Smithson), and competition (i.e. David Cook and Archuleta), but that's passed. Is it just me, or is everything that is "7" the best?

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April 26, 2009
Now I cant' wait for Destry, which, based on a Last.fm user, should be releasing their debut album this coming summer! Fantastic!! I love Michelle so 'effin much!!! I'm freakin' psyched!!!! Aaahhh ((; Also gotta check out Bowerbirds, a very attractive indie folk pop group. Again, Thank you Last.fm!

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April 09, 2009
I just discovered a new electronic band, Slagsmålsklubben. I found them on the official Röyksopp website. I am so glad because these guys are so good. Ugh, an ephemeral high, for sure! I can't wait to dive into their tracks. Thank you, Röyksopp!