David Bowie - Moonage Daydream

David Bowie is my first honourable mention for the 5 greatest solo artists of all time. Bowie is fucking awesome. He has  hit singles and albums, influence, and incredible popularity that rival the top 5. However, he is missing one key characteristic that eluded him from the top 5: He is currently alive and well yet doing NOTHING. Bowie would sell out all over the planet if he ever toured again. Yet the Jean Genie seems content to enjoy his golden years outside of the public spotlight. Kudos to him for being able to and wanting to do this but, c'mon man, you're epic, come back just for 1 tour and/or album!

"Moonage Daydream" is a brilliant track off of The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars. "I'm an alligator!" starts the song off with a bang as heavy electric and jangling acoustic guitars swirl majestically over a bouncy backbeat. Bowie's singing is very powerful and one of his best performances. But it is guitarist Mick Ronson who steals the show at the end of the song with his scintillating guitar solo. One of my all time favourites for sure! I certainly hope your neighbours like it ;)

Some thoughts...

- US election tonight and it's looking scary close. Florida you'd better step up because right now you only hold a 40,000 vote lead in favour of Obama. The 29 points from the state are critical for Romney if he wants any sort of chance. Keep holdin' ur breath folks!

- My family recently bought a cabin out at Cultus Lake and it is fucking awesome! Really nice little neighbourhood with a dope club house featuring 2 pools, full gym, media theatre room, and lounge complete with TVs, a bar, and pool tables etc. Can't wait to get back!

- Had a winning weekend in football: my Seahawks defeated the Vikings and I won a 6-pack back from a buddy who's a diehard vikes fan (loser!) and I crushed in fantasy football (even though I benched 36 points from 2 players!)

- Had a losing weekend in soccer as my outdoor team blew a 2-1 lead with 15 mins left to lose 5-2, ouch! and my indoor team played terrible and just could not find the net, succumbing 4-3 to the worst team in the league, double ouch!

- Check out Neil Young & Crazy Horse's new album Psychedelic Pill, great stoner riffage and psychedelic freakouts!