Wake Up Cubs Fans

Seriously. WTF?

6 runs AFTER 2 OUTS. Only the Cubs bullpen could accomplish such a feat.

Prediction: The Cubs will not make the playoffs, despite the ramblings of he who speaks of himself in the third person, yet can't figure out how to not lose the game in the first inning. Yes, you Zambrano. You won't have to worry about pitching in the postseason.

Teams that make the playoffs find ways to WIN, not ways to LOSE.

It is cruel and unusual punishment to force Santo to watch this shit day in, day out.

I'm officially back on the ledge. Angst is a-flowing.

Anyone need tickets?

Wake Up Cubs Fans

Sing For Us, Ben

On Friday, I saw Ben Gibbard at the Metro.

Void of the delicate atmospherics, ringing chords and rhythm section that comprise DCFC's atmospheric dream pop, Gibbard's songs found grandeur in simplicity. With intricate plucking, Gibbard delivered gentle guitar melodies while his voice and words became the centerpiece. It's the voice of wistful lullabies and regret, yearning and romance. Whether he sings of love or death, Gibbard makes both sound equally appealing.

He began with a cover of Donovan's "To Sing for You" before melting into "Brand New Colony," from The Postal Service, his electro-pop project with Jimmy Tamborello. Though he performed a couple of covers (a cute take on Kirsty MacColl's "They Don't Know" and Nirvana's "All Apologies" -- "by a relatively obscure band from the town that I live in," joked Gibbard), the 70-minute set housed a few rarely performed Postal Service songs along with well-trodden DCFC material.

I really enjoyed Ben's choice of covers, They Don't Know by Kirsty MacColl and All Apologies by that little band from Seattle, and To Sing for You by Donovan.

Sing for us, Ben did. I enjoyed seeing him in a small venue performing with a minimalist approach to the music. His lyrics and voice can stand just fine on their own merits. Did I mention I also loved his choice of covers?

Thank you, Ben.

Sing For Us, Ben