Recently, I made a short getaway to Austin, and it was definitely much needed. After a pleasant lunch at Whole Foods, I could not help but make a trip to the Waterloo Records across the street. If I had access to unlimited funds, I could do some major damage to my bank account in that store. Luckily, I have a shred of self-control, so I limited myself to three albums. The first is Other Lives' self-titled album. It was a suggestion from a friend, and I thought, "Why not take a chance?" I'm glad I took that chance. The album is beautiful. This is the kind of music you can really feel. I also appreciate the instrumentation. I absolutely love bands that utilize piano and strings to their full potentials. Here are the lyrics to one of the tracks, "Black Tables".
When the whites of your eyes come through
You'll see something new
With your body and mine raised up
It's good to see you back home
When the life in your eyes wants black
Things return
You've come back
With your body and mine raised up
It's good to see you once more
You'll see something new
With your body and mine raised up
It's good to see you back home
When the life in your eyes wants black
Things return
You've come back
With your body and mine raised up
It's good to see you once more
I also purchased White Rabbits' It's Frightening and Bear in Heaven's Red Bloom of the Boom. Both are very good as well. I'd say that It's Frighetning is very reminiscent of Spoon, while Red Bloom of the Boom is much more obscure and experimental. When the cashier asked if I would like to put my items in a bag, and I said yes, she retorted, "Aren't you afraid of what might happen if you but rabbits and bears together?" Ha...ha...wow.
-----------------------------------------------------------------After my trip to Austin, I've come to terms with the fact that moving out of state is probably not going to happen this year. As much as I would love to get a job in California, with the current economic situation, finding a good job out there isn't likely at the moment. I've got Austin in view, and let's hope I move there in the next six months. As I stood at the top of Mt. Bonnell (pictured below), I realized just how much I could see myself living there. Austin or bust!
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