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I bought the latest album by Anthony Gonzalez aka M83 because I had heard some good buzz and I already own M83's 2nd and 3rd albums. I was unexpectedly given a $10 iTunes gift certificate from ThisNext and checked it out.

Recorded with Ken Thomas (Sigur Ros, Sugar Cubes, Cocteau Twins, Suede) and Ewan Pearson (Tracey Thorn, The Rapture, Ladytron) "Saturdays = Youth" retains the sonic "wall of sound" atmospherics of previous work... but the soundscapes seem more focussed... and more mature... which is kind of ironic considering "youth" is the subject matter.

Vocals are haunting and ethereal... with some trademark spoken word from a young girl that is disturbing in a nice way. There is a real 80's vibe about the songwriting... with tracks like "Graveyard Girl" and "Couleurs" standing out as exceptional.

This is the sound of now... something special... something immersive and inviting... something rich and yet delicate.

A wonderful album... well worth checking out.

Thanks for the gift... money well spent!

Updated May 8, 2008

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Four Colour Ballpoint Bic

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I'm a geek who loves four colours in one pen. Call me a nerd... call me a dork... but it saves carrying 4 pens!

Updated May 25, 2007

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Sensuous by Cornelius

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Picked this album up earlier this week and I absolutely love it. It is sonically diverse... ranging from the delicate to the relentless. The beats and syncopation are immaculate... with vocals from Cornelius and, on one song, the chaps from "Kings of Convenience".

Truly an amazing album... and a fab follow up to "Point".

Updated Apr 13, 2007

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Sony Ericsson K800i

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My trusty K750i has been replaced by this worthy piece of kit. Great camera (3.2mp) that doubles as a great phone too. Got one in brown for my wife too.

Updated Mar 21, 2007

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Nintendo DS Lite

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get her a nintendo ds lite of her own and break her into your world softly. (via kxgen)

Updated Nov 28, 2006

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iSight

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This little baby kept me in touch with my honey and my babies... while I was in Philly on business. It is essential kit for anyone travelin' or wanting to talk face-to-face.

I have seen the future... and it is sweet!

Updated Nov 22, 2006