idealists are the cruelest monsters of them all.

The Who's That Girl Mix

I feel I should state up front that the entire purpose of this mix, beside to provide awesome music for your ears, is to introduce you to the awesome that is Daphne Willis. She's from Chi town. She plays the guitar. She's not glam or glitz or Auto-Tune (praise Rudy), but she is most definitely talented and I really like her stuff. And y'all know how picky I am. If you like what you hear, please consider buying her CD, What to Say.

And now, on to the mix...

1. Daphne Willis 'Bluff'
2. Robyn 'Fembot' <-- I love the hell out of Robyn. Y'all don't know.
3. Gwen Stefani 'Hollaback Girl'
4. P!nk 'So What?' <-- For every woman who got tired of supporting her man and realized how awesome she is.
5. Sinead O'Connor 'No Man's Woman' <-- For antheia
6. Daphne Willis 'Everybody Else'
7. No Doubt 'Ex-Girlfriend' <-- Yes, Gwen again.
8. Mary J. Blige 'Be Happy'
9. Alicia Keys f/ Stephen Colbert 'Empire State of Mind, Part II'
10. Avril Lavigne 'Girlfriend' <-- For all my Ray people out there
11. Cher 'Believe' <-- For all my people who were club kids in 1999. If you were still in the single digits in 99 please don't tell me.
12. Daphne Willis 'Love & Hate'
13. En Vogue 'My Love (Never Gonna Get It)' <-- Old. Skool. In. The. House.
14. Beyonce 'Irreplaceable' <-- I don't even like Bouncy (as I refer to her), but this song is like ear crack. To the left, to the left.
15. Florence & The Machine 'Oh Darling' <-- Beatles cover
16. Robyn 'Who's that Girl?'

Can be downloaded here

Apparently there is a theme here. I did not realize that when I was putting it together, but there you go.

Also, I just have to say I know a lot of y'all love Lady Gaga and think she, like, shits gold ingots, but that latest song 'Alejandro'? Uh, I liked it better when Madonna did it in the 80s and called it 'La Isla Bonita.' And please don't try and tell me that those two songs don't sound the same.

In other unpopular opinions, have you ever looked at somebody during sex and thought "Wow, your eyes are so dilated with lust?" Yeah, didn't think so.

Landon Donovan, Baby Daddy. Do tell.

Last thing, maurheti why are your boys so hot? Netherlands, how do you do it? Are we taking flutters on Brazil v Chile?

1. Dear Internets: sparky77! is the best.

2. Dear Internets: maurheti is the best.

3. Dear Internets: romanticalgirl is the best.

Enablers ho! Now let's get down to business.

*I created a thank you music mix for #2 and #3, which I now feel compelled to share, because the tunes are just that awesome. Special thanks to moneyfolder for her contributions.

* On last night's Daily Show, Jon interviewed Sebastian Junger (The Perfect Storm). Mr. Junger was shilling for his new book, WAR. This book was about the time he spent embedded with Army soldiers on the Iraq/Pakistan border. It was about the troops and how they hoped for battles to stop the boredom. It was about how you could hate somebody and still work beside them. It was the most freakish sense of deja vu ever. If they had started talking about being hired to work at Hustler while on Xanax, I'd've thought Evan Wright had had plastic surgery. Don't believe me? Watch for yourself.

I've been thinking about Ben McKenzie a lot recently. Okay, I've been thinking about Ben Sherman a lot lately. No, I've been thinking about them both. In fact, there was supposed to be a small ficlet here about Ben and Cooper, but then I realized I might need to save that for something else.

In conclusion, who's seen The Losers?

I have! And maurheti has. And sparky77 has. Three of us cannot make a fandom. Okay, that's not true. ONE CAN MAKE A FANDOM (Always remember that. Ari is proof of that). I assume this is how I have 100 500 words of The Losers/Leverage for sparky77.


Leverage/The Losers
Hardison/Jensen, Eliot, Parker
Rated Crack

( My Boyfriend's Back (And You're Gonna Be in Trouble) )

I know a lot of people are suffering to no end because of the inclement weather and for that I am sorry. I know people are probably stranded with cabin fever, maybe even without power (in which case, um, damn, son). But as bad as that is the people of Cheyenne River Sioux Reservation have been without power or water or heat for nearly two weeks. No, that's no typo.

I know people have been emptying their pockets for help_haiti, which just goes to show the power of fandom, but if anybody's got a few dollars left that that they might want to throw this way for Emergency Assistance (or here via Piryx) to help these people or could even just pass the message on to people that might be able to help that would just be amazing.

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It will never cease to baffle me as to why people feel the need to read and comment on stories they clearly don't like. Is your 'back' button broken? Do you really think your rudeness is so invaluable? Why would you say 'I didn't really like this story, I don't think you're a really good writer, but whatever, I read it.' Or better yet, "Everybody said this was good, but I just don't agree." I just... what?

Can someone tell me where manners went to die, becuse I'd like to put flowers on their grave?

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In less irritating news, since I missed this when it was going on, I'm doing it today:

Today has been declared lurker amnesty day (by me!) Have you read me but never commented? Do you surf by occasionally? Here for the ficinsanity? Say hello! You are under no obligation to ever comment or delurk again, but here's a chance to do so in a post just for that.

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Oh, and since this is my all-inclusive post, anybody have the new Sade, Corrine Bailey Rae or Massive Attack albums to share? SCORE! Thanks sugargroupie and jcase!

I figure if anybody can help me you lot can. I am looking for some music. In particular the following albums and songs:


Bill Bayliss 'Better Man' (single)
Depeche Mode 'Corrupt' (single)
Jay-Z f/ Alicia Keys 'Empire State of Mind' (single)
The Frames 'Dance the Devil' (album)
Green Day '21st Century Breakdown' (album)
Melody Gardot 'Worrisome Heart' (album)
Melody Gardot 'My One and Only Thrill' (album)


Also, even if you don't have any of the above music, if you're in the market for something new everything above has The hackthis Stamp of Fuck, Yeah!. You know, as an FYI.

1. GK fen, Don’t Lick Your Fingers When You Turn the Page by nightanddaze is a gorgeous, lyrical study of Brad and Nate (and a Sharpie) in and out of theater. Definitely recommended.

1a. ETA: I forgot to mention that I wrote some GK comment!fic over here for A. It's a long thread, but you know how I we are. Keep scrolling, it's worth it. And now there's even more! I really should look into get paid per comment.

1b. ETA #2: Robert Downey Jr. (or as I call him, the first Mrs. Ari Gold) is all about the circumstantial homosexuality. Shocking, people.

2. People who are into cartoons, might be interested to know that Cartoon Network's The Super Hero Squad Show (26x30), which is slated to debut on Cartoon Network in the US this September 2009 will feature the following voice overs: Shawn Ashmore as Iceman, LeVar Burton as Rhodey, Taye Diggs as the Black Panther, Robert Englund (A Nightmare on Elm Street) as Dormammu, Greg Grunberg as Ant-Man, Mark Hamill as the Red Skull, Lena Headey as the Black Widow, Tricia Helfer as Sif, Cheryl Hines as Stardust, Wayne Knight as Egghead, James Marsters as Mr. Fantastic, Jennifer Morrison as the Wasp, Adrian Pasdar as Hawkeye, Kevin Sorbo as Ka-Zar, George Takei as Galactus and Michelle Trachtenberg as the Galkyrie, and Stan Lee as the voice of the Mayor of Super Hero City. (Inorite!)

3. Don't you fucking hate it when there's a song you love and you can't find the blasted thing anywhere to buy? Yeah, I totally hate that. Listen to Bill Baylis 'Better Man' here anyway. (It sounds like somebody unearthed Richard Ashcroft and Seal doing a duet with the London Community Gospel Choir Yes, really).

And on the subject of music, apparently it's been quite some time since I provided you lot with new sounds for your ears. My bad! I like to call this mix: Things I Think You Should Be Listening To, So Listen Now, Dammit!* (Good for exercising, driving in the car, grocery shopping, breathing, doing the laundry and in general just chanting along while doing cult activities like creating art and writing porn).

Listen to This

1.Doves 'Jetstream' <-- From 'Kingdom of Rust', which is an album actually worth waiting three years for
2. Regina Spektor 'Eet'
3. Matt & Kim 'Daylight' <-- Yes, from that damn commercial, and exceedingly better than whatever it's selling.
4. The Knux 'Bang Bang'
5. Green Day 'Know Your Enemy'
6. Slow Club 'Christmas TV' <-- If this song doesn't steal your heart, you are soul-less I tell you. Even my wizened, black shriveled up heart unclenched at this one.
7. Public Enemy 'Fight the Power' <-- CLASSIC
8. Lily Allen 'Him'
9. Brandtson 'Earthquakes & Sharks' <-- An ode to all the things that'll kill you in Mexico and California. Killer bees, chupacabra and all.
10. Estelle 'American Boy'
11. Sam & Ruby 'Heaven's My Home' <-- The unofficial theme for 'Son is on a Midnight Run Like DeNiro'
12. Palenke Soultribe 'No Voy a Morir'
13. Stevie Wonder 'Higher Ground'
14. The New York Fund 'The Guns of Camden Town' <-- I've been listening to this song for six months and it never gets old

Can Be Downloaded Here

I have been trying to avoid doing this for three months, but finally I could take it no longer and had to succumb to the fact that the boys -- men -- of Generation Kill deserve a very special fanmix of their own. For the record, if it was in the series, it won't be on this mix. To me this mix is about the tone of the series and the mood of the men. At the end of the day it's reflective of their joint influence on me and what I hear when I look at what, to me, is hands down the best television of 2008. For whatever that's worth.



When the Bullet Comes 'Round

A hackthis & refche Production.


( Plz to be clicking here for teh music )

I am a doer. I like doing shit. Running, hiking, yoga, swimming, sky-diving, pilates, hanging upside from the ceiling... You could probably lock me in a gym and as long as there were protein bars and water I'd be fine.

If I had my way (read way more $$) I'd probably spend my time doing volunteer work and working out (and traveling, natch). I know you've heard of weird people like me, the people who always have to be doing something, who feel better after a run than they do after a beer (but it's close) and always have to have music while we do it. So, this playlist is for us, the movers, the twitchers, the people who were brainwashed by Nike and think 'Just Do It' is the 11th Commandment.


Get Up Off Your Ass

1. The Roots f/ Saigon & Truck North 'Criminal' <-- Entourage people, yes, this is that Saigon.
2. Lily Allen 'Knock'em Out'
3. Dans Le Sac vs Scrobious Pip 'Thou Shalt Always Kill' <-- A song about the perils of believing anything. Ever.
4. Harvey Danger 'Flagpole Sitta'
5. Kaiser Chiefs 'Everyday I Love you Less and Less' <-- For every ex that made you go WTF?
6. Razorlight 'In the Morning' <-- A strangely good song for doing stadium stairs.
7. Madonna 'Ray of Light' <-- If you tell me you don't groove to Madonna, you are LYING
8. Jay –Z '30-something'
9. Pulp 'Disco 2000' - <-- Bless you Life on Mars
10. Teddybears f/ Mad Cobra 'Cobrastyle' <--Appeared in an advert for Chuck and was covered by Robyn; I prefer the original
11. Dandy Warhols 'All the Money or the Simple Life'
12. Ingrid Michalson 'Be OK'
13. The Verve 'Love is Noise' <-- If anyone had told me five years ago there'd be a new Verve anything ever again I'd've laughed myself all the way to the pub.
14. Wheatus 'Teenage Dirtbag' <-- for all my Generation Kill people.
15. The Doors 'Peace Frog'
16. Missy Elliott 'Gossip Folks'
17. Dil Se 'Chaiyya Chaiyya'
18. Ben Folds 'Army' <-- In keeping with that military theme
19. The Chemical Brothers 'The Sunshine Underground'

>> Can be downloaded here <<

Having a rough patch? Feeling like you want to choke a bitch? Or just so goddamn happy that you could bottle it and sell it on the black market? Whatever your state at the moment, I've got some music for you, because no matter how crap things are, it's always a good day to be alive...

The Happy to Be Alive Mix

1. Silversun Pickups 'Lazy Eye'
2. David Bowie 'Jean Genie' <-- Yes, my Life on Mars love is strong
3. Prince 'Pop Life' <-- How can you go wrong with classics?
4. Ian Ball 'Failure' <-- The lead singer from Gomez
5. Robyn 'Konichiwa Bitches'
6. Joe Purdy 'Blue in the Sky'
7. Apollo Sunshine 'Today is the Day'
8. Mos Def 'Sun, Moon, Stars'
9. Dixie Chicks' Long Time Gone' <-- Adrian Pasdar's Baby Mama!
10. Propellerheads 'On Her Majesty's Secret Service' <-- Guaranteed to blow your mind
11. The Wedding Present 'Spider-Man on Hollywood'
12. Don Henley 'Boys of Summer' (acoustic) <-- More classics!
13. Coldplay 'Viva La Vida'<-- Yes, that iPod song.
14. Hole 'Malibu'
15. The Beatles 'It Won't Be Long'
16. Akron and the Family 'I'll Be on the Water' <-- This is absolutely gorgeous
17. Louis Armstrong 'A Wonderful World'
18. Elbow 'On A Day Like This' <-- Guy Garvey is one of my original Baby Daddies
19. Lupe Fiasco f/ Matthew Santos 'Superstar'

Can be downloaded here. Enjoy!

Okay, people, I am looking for the following songs and albums:

Sway 'This is My Demo' (LP)
Adele '19'
Orson 'Culture Vulture' (LP)
Beyonce 'Irreplaceable'
Page France 'Chariot'
Beirut 'Scenic World'

Also, I need to talk with you. I know you people. I know how crafty you are. The new Guillemots album Red will be out in March as will the new Elbow LP The Seldom Seen Kid. The new Gnarls Barkley album The Odd Couple will be out in April. I'm not saying to do anything 'bad', but if you happen to stumble upon anything related to any of the above, well, I would love you a lot. A WHOLE LOT.

In return what do I offer you? Well, I put up a four-song zip yesterday and the latest Frankenmix is out, so how about we do that?


( The Wish For Something Better Mix )

Dear Flist:

I am currently in search of:

The Moldy Peaches album. There's only one. (Yes, the whole thing.)
The Weepies' Say I Am You (Yes, the whole thing)
Patty Griffin 'Children Running Through' (Yes, the whole thing.)
Queen Sarah 'Seems'
Anything by Loquat
Jools Holland 'As the Sun Sets Over London' (single)



In exchange I offer you the Adele + zip that I posted yesterday. OR. You can open door #2, which contains CDs from Lupe Fiasco and Kate Nash. I'd prolly recommend BOTH.*


Any and all help is most appreciated.

<3,
hackthis

*All sacrifical virgins can be directed to amberlynne and literaryll