poetry in commotion...

Now that we've finished another year its time for us to look back upon 2005 with fond (or not so fond) memories and recognise the things that made us laugh, cry, gasp and yell. So, without further adieu, let's have a look at the best and worst of 2005 (My opinion obviously, which I'm sure you all hold in very high regard).

Music:

Best Song: Lua by Bright Eyes. One of the songs from their 2005 album release I'm Wide Awake It's Morning, the mellow sound of Oberst's voice coupled with the simple acoustic guitar backing is perfectly suited to the melancholy reminisces of younger years offered by the lyrics. There's a reason its song number one on my webradio, definitely a great song to listen to if you want a more relaxed offering or when feeling melancholic.

Best Album: I'm Wide Awake It's Morning by Bright Eyes. No surprises here considering how much I raved about it, and I wasn't the only one, as it won quite a few fans and music critics over with its folksy, mellow sound, Oberst's trademark melancholic lyrics as well as his new mature sound. While not really a big fan of his earlier offerings (which tended to devolve into harsh screaming and over emotional quavering), this album showed a new maturity in Oberst, both in the control of his voice as well as his outlook. Easily one of my favourite albums, and I look forward to his future releases.

Honourable Mentions:

My Humps by Black Eyed Peas. While I may come off as Indier than Thou at times, I still listen to the radio, simply because most indie music is indie shit. Though I can't say I have much liking for the shallow unimaginative lyrics of most pop songs (gah I'm doing it again, I'm thinking of Simple Plan as I write this). My Humps is no exception. A song featuring lyrics such as "What are you going to do with all that breast, all that breast inside your shirt" makes me cringe inside. BUT ITS SO CATCHY, and funny, in a "this is such a stupid song" way.

Gwen Stefani. Who said I didn't like pop? Loved Gwen Stefani's debut album. So did most people, judging how many of the songs from the album hit the top 20 charts. This shit is bananas B A N A N A S

Best Movie:

40 Year Old Virgin. If you haven't watched this movie, you should do yourself a favour and rent the dvd when it comes out. While I would say its a clever satirical look at modern society relationship conventions, I hazard to do so because it's just a plain funny movie, and saying something like that may actually be elevating it to what it isn't. Steve Carrell (Of "I love lamp" fame) is perfectly cast as a geeky 40 year old virgin put through hilarious hijinks by well meaning co owrkers trying to get him laid. You won't regret it.

Honourable Mention: HP: Goblet of Fire.

Best Book:

There wasn't really any standout books for me this year. I lked HP: Half Blood Prince, but I felt there were a lot of things that she'd done that I didn't like (which isn't the twist that may not really be a twist). However, most of the books I read were old favourites I hadn't read for awhile, so I guess it goes to HP: HBP. ITS HARRY POTTER. READ IT.

Best Video Game:

World of Warcraft. Nuff said.
Honourable Mention: Civ 4
Dishonourable Mention: Need for Speed Most Wanted. Cross between Hot Pursuit and Underground, with the gay physics to boot. But you'll hear all the boys raving about it because it has cool cars in it, complete with options to add new engines, decals (ie stickers) to it etc

Quotable quote:

Justin: "Hey Shaun can we go through your back way?"

Haha I Was Right I Told You So: Predictions That Came True (Seen here)

1) Bec started fights with me all year, and tried to deny it through technicalities.
2) I plyed more World of Warcraft..dueh
3) The OC Season 2 sucked. Season 3 is a lot better though (from the eps I've watched). Hang in there!

I was wrong about the hip hop thing though. I found Kanye West quite refreshing (not Gold Digger by the way..Jesus Walks, Hey Mama, Heard 'em Say, his more heartfelt songs) still retaining the quality of frustration and anger that made hip hop and rap the voice and outlet of African Americans trapped in the slums of America that other urban artists (I use this term loosely) have lost.

No predictions for this year. There's been quite a few surprises last year, which goes to show you never can predict the future.

Finally...to my dear friends. Thanks for being my side, through thick and thin, at my high times (smoking pot at Jonno's :P) to my very lowest. I can be moody, brash and seemingly insensitive. However, I've always tried to be the best friend I can be. Some of the best times I've ever had is with all of you, and I couldn't imagine a future without you guys. Know that I care for you all very much, and if there's anything you need, you know how to contact me.

Love, Jase

 

posted by jaseypoo! @ 9:55 PM