Yacht Club - Flash

"Flash" by Yacht Club is a song whose video I stumbled upon a while back yet only recently got around to downloading it. Ever since I did that it has been on repeat on my iPod. Just a great 80's style, synth driven track. The uptempo beat brilliantly aligns itself with the smooth, R&B voice of singer Ben Cook (best known as the guitarist for the punk band Fucked Up). He lightly croons before bringing the house down with the hyper-catchy, aching chorus. Just a fucking awesome song; it is the one that Duran Duran, Soft Cell, and Tears For Fears wish they'd wrote! The old school style of the video is a refreshing take in a world of super HD and perfect images (not that there's anything wrong with that... just a nice change of pace). I'm really hoping for big things from this Toronto group who, along with Trust (whom if you've read this blog know that I am quite a big fan of), are bringing the early 80's back to the T-dot.

Some thoughts...

- THANK FUCKING GOD HOCKEY IS BAAAAAAACCCCCCCKKKKKK!!!!!!!

- So unless Canucks GM Mike Gillis can get a very solid player in return, Roberto Luongo should not be dealt this season. We are a better team with him on the roster AS LONG AS the 2 goaltenders can buy into some sort of sharing system. Difficult in today's ego-maniacal sports society but certainly not impossible.

- What the fuck is this thing!?!?!?!

- That is the Tardigrade, aka water bear. It is a small animal that can handle many of the most extreme conditions on earth. Pretty creepy but pretty rad too ;) Go Google it now!

- So long Seahawks, it was a great season and truly the start of great things to come with a very talented core group of guys that can beat you on both sides of the ball. Just hope Pete Caroll can start managing the late stages of the half and game a lot better...