I'm back, Brad! oh yes.

She's gonna grow up to be SUCH a cool indie kid :)

I'm so out of the loop with video games. I'm not familiar with the Force Unleashed. I read a news article yesterday stating that a Wii shortage looks likely again this year. I always wonder with game manufacturers how much of a shortage is due to a problem producing the machines versus creating news about a shortage.

Wow, so fitness is bad for you, that's what you're saying, yeah? ;) Get well soon, and meanwhile enjoy the extra gaming time!! Everything very nice here thanx.

Hey Brad! Really loving the new series of Heroes. Thanks to teh internets I'm now up to date with you guys. What a ride!

Not much for games here as of late. Though I did get the new LEGO Batman for the PS2. Not too shabby so far. Just need more time to play it :(

Dude, you still playing the Wii like a champion?! Haven't seen you around much though I haven't been around as much either, lol.

Last thing if you like Errors-there is a high chance you might like Pivot-slightly more electronic than Errors but a similar sound.

Blushes-only joking :)

Yes I'm OK thanks - working my socks off too. Three 12 hour days last week! Getting a bit pissed off with my useless clients, who could make it all better if they put a bit of effort in/grew a brain between them, but I have to keep reminding myself that I'm lucky to still have a job again. The little fella's grafting away too, for a few days last week he had three jobs on the go, but he's down to two now. We're making the most of it whenever we do get to spend some relaxed time together. Meanwhile - just uploaded some more music for you, have a listen to Friendly Fires. I put them on for the first time today and immediately thought of you. Very Cut Copy-ish. And! - it's a brave parent who gives a toddler a violin! Good job you have a background in experimental soundscapes. ;-)

How are you liking the Errors? I thought of you when I first heard it-mind you that can often be the kiss-of-lasfm-recomendation-death!

You're a genius! Yes it's exactly the same and I never even spotted it - shame on me. How are you, buddy? Haven't seen you in a while, I was starting to get worried!

Oh, and the new Of Montreal too, of course. ;-)

Earlier this evening I was going to post you a link to say - new Dears track! previewed on their site! But it spiralled from there. Instead, I would like to say - new Dears album at my place! Get it now!1!

That seems to do the trick - ta very much!

Ha, I think you know which 50% I was talking about. :) And the howling hawk? That's high praise! I'll be on your case if it doesn't live up... ;) Meanwhile, I was trying to update the weblink at the top of my profile to lead to my facebook but I couldn't work out where to find the external link to my profile. Where did you get yours? I trust you with the technical stuff!!

Yo! I don't know how long it'll last, with the rolling charts and all, but right now my rolling 7-day library display is at least 50% bradtastic. :) How's that Mogwai? I nicked it from your disk but haven't ventured in yet.

I can't get enough of this song Touchstone by Daedelus. OMFG!

I so DO keep it old skool with iScrobbler - last.fm is lying to you! To everyone!! Must have dented its pride. :) Yes, I'm loving Dear Science, (don't forget the comma!) more and more all the time. And 'merry' and 'happy' both work just as well over here. Now then, how's about that Glasvegas?

I think I'll pass if that's ok... in actual fact, I need to do a little spring listening on my iTunes, as I'm guilty of listening to the same stuff more than once, so all these 2-3 star albums taking up ungainly room need some like clicked into them. Thanks for the thought though! How've you been Brad? Did you hear about Elbow winning the Mercury this year?

Yes all is good thank you-sorting Mogwai now. If you get a chance check Errors-It's Not Something But It Is Like Whatever-(which is with Orange_Anubis :) & if you like the Errors you may like Pivot's-O Soundtrack My Heart, which I can hook you up with-it's Post-Rock posturing meets electronica new on Warp records.

Hmmm, I'm still undecided about the Stereolab. Need another listen I think. You got any thoughts on TVoTR or Glasvegas?

Hey Brad, Have you seen any reviews of the new TVOTR album? (It looks amazing like 6/5)-Haven't got that yet but I do have the new Mogwai-Errors & Pivot-if any are of interest? Hope things are cool.

I'd be cool with trading. I only have the cube version of RE4... though isn't the Wii backwards compatible? I hate to say it but I never played the first Metroid Prime. It was on my "to get" list. Never got to it, lol.

Mmm lovely. Calexico are back! Let's forget that Garden Ruin ever happened and never speak of it again. ;-)

That's awesome. You like the new Metroid better than the new Zelda? The last metroid I played was the one on the snes. I was meaning to play metroid on the cube but never got around to it. Is the new one a continuation of the part first person shooter perspective? oh, and did you get res evil 4 yet?

They looked really chuffed and moved. Well from what I could tell, in the split second of coverage that the BBC decided was all we needed to see of the evening's excitement.

Fuck me, Elbow have just won the Mercury prize - didn't see that coming!!

Thanks B! Have you checked your facebook recently by the way? ;)

Wow, I'm a bit lost for words. You're in for a treat, I think. All ready for the taking, too. Please help yourself to Glasvegas while you're there, that one has shot straight into my top ten for the year after a couple of listens, I'd be very interested to hear what you think of it.

I've been feverishly listening to the first two TVoTR albums in anticipation of the new one, which... I've just got my hands on and am about to dive into. Swap you for the Calexico? :)

Aw that's brilliant, good work you two! And yes, I'm made up*, as I'm sure you are too. *nice bit of Northern dialect for you there. ;)

Yo Brad! How are you? It's been a very busy week. I now have a fiancé! And the new Bloc Party album! You're very welcome to share. Er, the album that is. ;-)

Dude, you have a facebook account. I'll add you on there.

Ah well I might get hooked yet - I've only had the one listen so far, and sometimes these things creep up on me. :)

Oi, oi, me ol' muck-ahh! (Sorry, I was told you like English dialect and such!)... How've you been? Weekend promise much merriment?

Not yet. I've always been an early Stereolab fan, and I find it hard to keep up with their most recent decade of stuff! I'll check it out soon for sure. I haven't had a lot of time for "new" music. Been listening to a lot of Walkmen, French Kicks, Celebration, Broken Social Scene (Brendan Canning) as well as all the other stuff on my profile.

Straight re-issue, although it's beautifully repackaged. My CD liner stuff was water damaged anyway, so I've been waiting for a reissue for this album for a few years.

Yeah! Do you want to know or would you like to find out elsewhere? I heard about it at 12:30 midnight from a friend, and then got the official text around 4 AM EST.

You'll probably like this. I just got Tortoise's Standards on red vinyl, since they just reissued it.

I'm doing well! I'm working for Barack Obama and enjoying a free and easy summer.

Yep, I've been spamming cut copy all day now, and that trend looks to continue :-) Favorite song so far is Lights & Music.

Listened to your goodies at work yesterday - they'll show up eventually in my time-delayed scrobbling! And both very nice, thanks.

I like the ladies too.

do you like the ladies?

I haven't heard it - must admit that I've got a little less interested in Stereolab with every album, but sometimes they come out with a killer track or two... thanks for keeping me in mind with Calexico, looking forward to it! :)

10k ftw! lol. What's new with you? I'm guessing you've been rather busy with the Wii since you haven't been around as much.