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U2Pt.3

So for go number two and a half dozen, I am finding a lot of retro sounds in the album. It seems they have gone pre-Joshua tree with a lot of their tendencies in voice and instrument. As they move forward and integrate these sounds soundly, I must admit it is quite successful. I read somewhere online that Brian Eno and that other guy were heavily involved in this album. Either way, it seems that this album will find its rightful home in every U2 fan's collection. My rating after roughly two full days of listening: 8/10, up from probably a 5 or 6 the first time I listened to it. As it ranks against the other U2 albums, I dare say it now ranks in that top 7 at least.

U2Pt.2

So I continued listening all day......well a lot today anyway, since I had to sleep. My prediction was right, it grew on me. It grew on me fast apparently since it has only been one day. I also admit that it hasn't gained my full affection, but I am seeing the talent behind each song and not just another song to satisfy the current social needs. It seems like a good direction that U2 is taking, gaining new ground, expanding their horizons, while still keeping a very distinct U2 sound and keeping a very distinct U2 style. Although far from my favorite, "No Line on the Horizon" is growing on me. Check out the three songs released already: "No Line on the Horizon" (not on playlist), "Get On Your Boots", and "Unknown Caller".

U2

Just listened to "No Line on the Horizon", the latest and greatest by our beloved U2. My initial reaction was a furrowed brow. They have moved in yet a different direction, although keeping signature 'U2' sounds. I am sure it'll grow more on me as i listen more, but right now it doesn't rank in my top...let's say 7 favorite U2 albums. More to come.

Happy Birthday Orson

So tomorrow marks three years since our second born came into the world. He is the only one born in South Dakota, and he brought everyone out here in April when he was blessed. This has nothing to do with the pictures, I just thought I would post some pics of Sarah's cake-making skills. She let Orson look through her cake cookbook and pick one out. He picked the spider.

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I think I go through cars faster than a three year old goes through clothes. Anyway, we got a new truck! A 1996 chevy suburban to be exact. Same body style as Andy's Tahoe. I started looking a couple weeks ago, test drove a few, then decided on this one. We haven't sold the ody yet, but that mission will step into high gear now. Once that happens, we will be well on our way to eliminating all our debt! Yay for us.

Tour De Cure 2009