December 11, 200817 yr comment_183558 Steven King reviewed Ryan Adams? [ame=http://www.amazon.com/Easy-Tiger-Ryan-Adams/dp/B000P29B1W/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1229025663&sr=8-1]Amazon.com: Easy Tiger: Ryan Adams: Music[/ame] I think there are really only two kinds of pop music CDs these days. There are the ones you listen to only once or twice, maybe downloading the single good song to your iPod or computer; then there are others that grow stronger, sweeter, and more necessary each time you play them. Gold was that way; Cold Roses was that way; so was Jacksonville City Nights. I won't say Adams is the best North American singer-songwriter since Neil Young...but I won't say he isn't, either. What I know is there has never been a Ryan Adams record quite as strong and together as Easy Tiger; it's got enough blue-eyed, blue-steel soul (with the faintest country tinge) to make me think of both Marvin Gaye and the Righteous Brothers. Probably ridiculous, but true. And the songs themselves are beautiful--the lyrics tightly focused and brief, the feeling one of melancholy calm that will probably be a revelation to fans that remember the old, sometimes angry Ryan Adams. Now there's this, maybe the best Ryan Adams CD ever. And I know you want to listen to it right away. But slow down. Take your time. This album asks for that, and it will reward your full attention. In other words--easy, Tiger I too put it down. IMO its worth slogging through the first couple hundred pages. you mean you quit reading it or you read through it and enjoyed it? nice! Report
December 11, 200817 yr comment_183561 Yeah I actually went to Amazon to read it. They moved it to an upper section, outside of the peon reviews. Report
December 14, 200817 yr comment_184478 x2 on the nice. Erikson for life. Not only does he have the capacity to produce such a complex and mostly consistent mythos/story.. but he seriously does a book a year. Gotta respect that craftsmanship and professionalism. Mmm Vernor Vinge. Report
December 17, 200817 yr comment_185312 Reading the count of monte cristo and loving it. Long book. Report
December 17, 200817 yr comment_185469 [ame=http://www.amazon.com/Myth-Sisyphus-Other-Essays/dp/0679733736/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1229528408&sr=8-1]Amazon.com: The Myth of Sisyphus: And Other Essays: Albert Camus: Books[/ame] The Myth of Sisyphus Report
December 17, 200817 yr comment_185494 still on quicksilver, but its really started to cook after 300 pages. stephenson is mind bogglingly good. Report
December 17, 200817 yr comment_185523 Yeah, the combination of period-style writing and his rambling style make it a tough read, but it's worth it if you read the entire trilogy. Report
December 18, 200817 yr comment_185758 The Discoverers by Daniel Boorstin. Hey Reks or anyone else, you have any recommendations for books about the American Revolution? I am really enjoying the Adams miniseries. Report
December 18, 200817 yr comment_185774 Yeah, the combination of period-style writing and his rambling style make it a tough read, but it's worth it if you read the entire trilogy. You should read Proust. Report
December 30, 200817 yr comment_189210 Michael Jackson's Complete Guide to Single Malt Scotch (5th Ed.) that my fiancee gave me for Christmas. Report
December 30, 200817 yr comment_189272 Seriously? Who knew? Is it any good? You're thinking of the wrong Michael Jackson. This one was probably the world's greatest writer about scotch and other spirits. He passed away fairly recently. I'm too lazy to look it up plus having a macaw sitting on my chest makes it a little challenging. Report
December 30, 200817 yr comment_189275 Re-reading: Perfect winter weather the last few weeks to read about the ice-locked ships of Franklin's failed search for the NW Passage. This has to be one of the best novels/works of historical fiction I've ever read. His ability to weave tons of research and historical accuracy into a thriller makes for a great read. Report
December 30, 200817 yr comment_189281 Christmas gift. Ian's book looks more interesting. Might gotta check it out. Report
December 30, 200817 yr comment_189282 Ah, that makes sense. Would be funny if it was the other Mike. Report
December 30, 200817 yr comment_189283 It really is outstanding. Definitely in the top 2 for books I've read in the last few years. Report
January 3, 200917 yr comment_190640 "300 Beers to Try Before You Die" Law school really ruined reading for me. Report
January 3, 200917 yr comment_190668 Thomas Hobbes - Leviathan Argh. I sure don't miss that one from my college days (my second major was a philosophy). Hobbes really was a cheerful chap. Back on topic, I just finished reading/listening to I Am Legend for the second time. I'm going to be start reading/listening to the Dark Tower series again or the new short story collection from Stephen King. Report
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