The Shouting Matches

Justin Vernon, Brian Moen, & Phil Cook

Anyone not living under a rock must know Bon Iver at this point. So we've all been there, loved that--good we're on the same page. So what comes next for the Grammy winner? More falsetto singing accompanied with a quivering guitar? Not exactly. Instead he does the exact opposite. You know in For Emma, For Ever Ago, when the louder more intense the song got, how Justin Vernon's voice grew grainy? Well, in this new side-project he focuses on just that. I've been listening to Grownass Man on NPR's First Listen, The Shouting Matches' debut album. Post-Grammy, I think it's a wonderful move for him; it's playful and loose and shows he's still that down-to-Earth guy who spent months sequestered in a cabin perfecting his music. The more I listen, the more I fall in love. His voice instead of the falsetto we've grown to love, deepens into a smoky croon. Oh and the guitar, sometimes boozy, definitely bluesy--just about makes the tracks. Also let us not forget the drums, they are upbeat, get discordant at times, but they just pair so perfectly with the feel of this album. This album is happy and free from constraints; just three guys doing what they do best.

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There's Lots of World Out There

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When It Rains It Pours

Oh what a dreary way to start spring break, but I can't complain. Rain or no rain-- I don't have to think about school for an entire week!

I must have made at least 200 cake pops at work today--they call me the Queen of cake pops. I'll be working all week which is absolutely fine by me since I've recently put a dent in my bank account. Plus, all I really do at work is drink Diet Coke, eat macarons, white chocolate, and split cupcakes with my co-workers. I'm kidding (read: please don't fire me I need money).

Now, I dance!

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Things As They Are

 

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In a Funk

 

Lately, I've been in a bit of a funk, you know the type that begs you to stay in bed, hiding under a pile of blankets. Oliver of course rejoices at the thought of having my neck to snuggle with all day. Unfortunately, I have more responsibilities than standing in as a cat bed. I have a life to lead--not that I'm doing such a good job--and cat furniture is sadly not an occupation.

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We Meet Again

School is back in session and instead of wanting to crawl back under the covers, I'm actually excited to get to class. I might have upended my life, but doesn't struggle build character, or is that something they say to the malcontent? Whatever the case may be, I started this semester as an English major when just last semester I was a Biology major. I know, I know, slightly cliché, but I'm happy. My mother she worries with the job market being a dud and all. What am I going to do? Marry rich (I hope I'm joking). I will have to live in a box during grad school, the money for which I am not sure how I'll procure. I don't think I'll be striking literary gold anytime soon, but I'm not going to think of the future too much just yet. So maybe I'll amass thousands of dollars in debt, maybe I'll have to sell a kidney, but at least I could write a novel about it. 

I lost my jacket today and it's been very cold. It gives me an excuse to shop, but I do have books to buy. I did find ten dollars in my desk today; things are looking up. I should probably put that in my grad school fund, but my shoe fund looks mighty sad....

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Happy New Year

Just like that, another year has gone past.  I feel nostalgic for 2012, but I'm ready to move on to 2013. New and exciting things are happening. I feel it in my bones, 2013, is the year for me. I hope everyone feels the same.

The holiday season was gone in a flash. I'm all shopped out--if that is even possible. Well there are a pair of CK flats... I went back to work Tuesday and school will start Monday. I'm ready for what this semester has to throw at me (please, please, please don't make me regret my words later). My boss appointed me as the official blogger. I got my first paycheck of the year today, and boy is life good. Also got to keep the tips from the jar ($8 mhm)  and got to bring cupcakes home with me as well; there has been a tiramisu flavor I've been dying to try.

It's a new year and I'm starting with a new me. I just got my hair cut, I have a new skin care regimen, new pieces in my wardrobe, and new makeup. The stage is set for a new era of me and I couldn't be more ready.