coffee break

very rarely do one listens to an album from the first track to its last. honestly, even the most emo-esque rob thomas have that so so tracks, otherwise known as filler tracks in his solo debut album (something to be). though i love the unreleased last track, now comes the night. i fondly remember those early years that artists releases 6-8 tracks from their album. however times have change, with the exception of the debut album of pussycat dolls (PCD) , let’s pray for the old times. in hindsight, i  now appreciate itunes‘ 99cent song.

i’ve been a fan of jason mraz from the day i got myself a copy of his waiting for my rocket to come. from the new releases section of tower records, i picked his cd having been intrigued by the album title. since i promised myself 2 new cds a month and to explore new sounds,  i bought a copy. to date, this is the only cd i listen end to end religiously. i like how the tracks are arranged, progressing and slowing down like the emotional wreck that i am.  immediately i got a liking to the song no stopping us. lately i’ve listening  heavily to you and i both listed as my most listened track in itunes. i think it’s my need to connect to other people and share my life. beside from those 2 songs, the entire album simply hugs your ear and give your that warm fuzzy feeling, i enjoy his songs tremendously.

i just bought his 3rd album, we sing, we dance, we steal things. yes, it’s really good as it claims to be. the carrier single i’m yours have this island feel from the ukulele accompaniment and from the way he sang it. it’s as if he was whispering to my ear, telling me to surrender to love. i’m yours! i give up! he is one of those underrated artists. he deserve more hurrah compared to britney spears but in today’s fanaticism, sensationalism and false glamour, we put more premium to the person rather than the talent. i really hope that he does well so i can listen to more beautiful music and cool lyrics.

click here to download the discography of  mraz.

listening to:
We Sing, We Dance, We Steal Things – Jason Mraz: I’m Yours

just when you’re about to to hold your breath for the new ipod release, you get this.

i think apple is losing its touch. design do recycle but not at least 20 years before doing so. the nano before (3rd generation) was amazing, aesthetics was a a step above, even the latest shuffle. this is same old nano (2nd generation) with a bigger screen. nothing spectacular. but of course knowing steve jobs, he’ll be able to sell this, he can sell anything!

listening to:
More Than You Think You Are – Matchbox Twenty: Bright Lights

aturday night, wasn’t really feeling well earlier. i skipped gym and just stayed in, ordered 8-mcdo, slept, played with rocky who has grown now and slept some more. it feels like sunday less my usual dinner at morato. i wanted to give myself a little more me time with all the work i have been doing. a long, luxurious bath, a tub of ice cream, and a dose of 6 feet under dvd marathon.

am not a wine person with the exception sparkling wine and shiraz, so with a glass of apple flavored tropicana, lulling the night with some chillout music. i’m trying to attract positive aura.

too freaking wholesome. click more to download.

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i feel so techy and inspired at the same time that i put up a radio. here’s the beta release, playing il postino tracks.

if you have any request, leave a comment and i’ll put up a playlist for you. i’ll even give you the code for your site. for now, do enjoy the poetry…

i would never admit having their album; i even hid it when i bought it at machida for yen200(it’s a used cd shop). during their hey days i was elbow deep into grunge and punk rock having been honed at the old mapua institute of technology. when i say the old mapua, i mean the torn jeans, chucks/flip-flop (spartan, not havainas), greasy hair type. think alamid, the dawn, eraserheads, rivermaya-esque songs. i think not even a single soul knows i own this album, but dahon does tease me of owning one.

so why admit now? well they have great songs, makes you feel giddy and jiggy, makes you wanna sing along but not burst into song and dance like hairspray. and walking along espana to the nearest mcdo, ipod on shuffle, i heard the song, and brought back memories and faint smile.

i hope this puts a smile on your face. [download here]