Carolina Liar / Coming to Terms

February 26th, 2009

I realized that my post on Tuesday was the first time I’ve actually written about the music I listen to. Because music makes up a huge part of my life, as anyone who knows me will readily testify, I’ve committed to posting about the best albums I encounter. When possible, I’ll also explain how I discovered the artist and or album.

Album ArtAlbum: Coming to Terms
Artist: Carolina Liar
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I came across this album while watching What Happens In Vegas the other day (which was a surprisingly good movie, by the way.) The track I’m Not Over is featured in the soundtrack, and the other songs on the album are on par or superior to that title. An interesting style with a nice, upbeat tempo. Listen to it and tell me what you think.

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What I’ve been reading

February 21st, 2009

It’s been a while since I’ve written about the books I’ve been reading, and I’ve actually managed to finish three books in the last month or so.

How Soccer Explains the World: an unlikely theory of globalization by Franklin Foer

Read more like a travelogue from the viewpoint of a soccer fan rather than a theory of globalization. If you’re huge into the European and Brazilian leagues, this book may appeal to you. Otherwise, don’t bother with it and stick with Freidman’s books instead if you want to learn about globalization.

Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer

A fascinating novel narrated by three individuals: a young boy who lost his father on 9/11 and his two grandparents. Once you get over the somewhat odd writing style, it’s an extremely enjoyable piece of literature.

The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri

Told from the point of view of the son of two Indian immigrants who resents his parents’ traditions and culture. Well written, but the subject matter didn’t seem to reach me on any significant level.

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