Today I present to you, my top songs of 2010. Let me know what you think, and if you think of anything I missed.
1 The National, Bloodbuzz Ohio
2 The Limousines, Internet Killed The Video Star
3 Mumford & Son, The Cave
4 Foster The People, Pumped Up Kicks
5 A Slient Film, You Will Leave A Mark
6 The Constellations, Felicia
7 Florence & The Machine, Dog Days Are Over
8 Metric, Black Sheep
9 Ray LaMontagne and The Pariah Dogs, Beg Steal or Borrow
10 Ben Folds & Nick Hornby, From Above
11 Band of Horses, Laredo
12 Weezer, Memories
13 Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, High In The Morning
14 Fistfull of Mercy, Father's Son
15 Cee Lo Green, F*** You
16 Freelance Whales, Hannah
17 Silversun Pickups, The Royal We
18 Mumford & Son, Little Lion Man
19 Kings of Leon, Birthday
20 Phoenix, Lasso
21 Jimmy Eat World, Coffee & Cigarettes
22 Weezer, Trippin Down The Freeway
23 Brandon Flowers, Crossfire
24 Guster, Do You Love Me
25 Paper Tongues, Get Higher
26 Anberlin, Impossible
27 Pete Yorn, Precious Stone
28 Barenaked Ladies, You Run Away
29 Kings of Leon, Radioactive
30 Elvis Costello, National Ransom
Thanks!!
Monday, December 20, 2010
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Top Albums of 2010
It's that time of year. Everyone is going to start with their lists of the best of whatever for the year. I thought I'd get mine started with my favorite albums of 2010. Here they are. Please let me know if you have any questions, or would like any more information about any of them.
1. Mumford & Sons, Sigh No More
2. Kings of Leon, Come Around Sundown
3. Band of Horses, Infinite Arms
4. Ben Folds & Nick Hornby, Lonely Avenue
5. The Limousines, Get Sharp
6. Guster, Easy Wonderful
7. Ray LaMontagne And The Pariah Dogs, God Willin' And The Creek Don't Rise
8. Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Mojo
9. Pete Yorn, Pete Yorn
10. Yeasayer, Odd Blood
11. Elvis Costello, National Ransom
I'm sure I missed something, but that's the best I could come up with right now. Let me know your thoughts, and if you think of something that should be on the list besides Justin Bieber...
1. Mumford & Sons, Sigh No More
2. Kings of Leon, Come Around Sundown
3. Band of Horses, Infinite Arms
4. Ben Folds & Nick Hornby, Lonely Avenue
5. The Limousines, Get Sharp
6. Guster, Easy Wonderful
7. Ray LaMontagne And The Pariah Dogs, God Willin' And The Creek Don't Rise
8. Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Mojo
9. Pete Yorn, Pete Yorn
10. Yeasayer, Odd Blood
11. Elvis Costello, National Ransom
I'm sure I missed something, but that's the best I could come up with right now. Let me know your thoughts, and if you think of something that should be on the list besides Justin Bieber...
Sunday, September 12, 2010
2010 NFL Preview Edition
Here is my annual NFL Preview Blog. Well, this is my first one, but it could become annual if I like how this one turns out...
Division Champions:
AFC East - Jets
AFC North - Ravens
AFC South - Colts
AFC West - Chargers
NFC East - Cowboys
NFC North - Packers
NFC South - Saints
NFC West - 49ers
AFC Wildcard - Bengals, Texans
NFC Wildcard - Vikings, Giants
NFC Champion - Packers
AFC Champion - Ravens
Super Bowl Champion - Green Bay Packers
NFL Offensive MVP - Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers
NFL Defensive MVP - Haloti Ngata, Baltimore Ravens
NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year - Sam Bradford, St. Louis Rams
NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year - Ndamukong Suh, Detroit Lions
NFL Coach of the Year - Mike Singletary, San Francisco 49ers
Division Champions:
AFC East - Jets
AFC North - Ravens
AFC South - Colts
AFC West - Chargers
NFC East - Cowboys
NFC North - Packers
NFC South - Saints
NFC West - 49ers
AFC Wildcard - Bengals, Texans
NFC Wildcard - Vikings, Giants
NFC Champion - Packers
AFC Champion - Ravens
Super Bowl Champion - Green Bay Packers
NFL Offensive MVP - Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers
NFL Defensive MVP - Haloti Ngata, Baltimore Ravens
NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year - Sam Bradford, St. Louis Rams
NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year - Ndamukong Suh, Detroit Lions
NFL Coach of the Year - Mike Singletary, San Francisco 49ers
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
August 3, 2010. What's On My Mind Today.
Kim Kardashian has over 4 million followers on Twitter. Why? I couldn't pick her out of a lineup.
I know this is old news, but Jimmy Buffet is an idiot. Plain and simple, he's an idiot.
Nothing against Canada, but I cannot stand Arcade Fire. I've tried to like them, but just cannot. Canada has lots of other things going for it, but Arcade Fire just doesn't cut it.
Do you Four Square? Here's my question about it. If someone picks me up food from a place and brings it back to me, is it kosher for me to check in to that place??
I've never seen anyone dig their own grave quite as quickly as Andrew did on Big Brother last week. Dude... what were you thinking??
As a closet Cubs fan, I'm excited that Davey Johnson has interest in that job.
Interested in following some Detroit Lions on Twitter? Here you go: @LoiusD_26 @LT_Campbell @1BryantJohnson @J4hvidbest @DWheelz12 @jschwartzlions @chrishouston23 @cliffavril @ndamukong_suh @Bigplaycj @jfelton45 @ZakarianFollett @Ekejiuba50 @Nate13Burleson
Quaker Steak & Lube is about ready to open in Grand Rapids. Sweet! The more places that serve wings, the better. I'm anxious to try theirs, after seeing Adam try them on Man Vs. Food. Of course, I won't get the nuclear ones like he tried, but will try something.
I hate that the obama was in Michigan, again, last week. I think he was there to put the final nail in the coffin containing the economy of the State of Michigan. He probably had to fight Jenny Granholm for the hammer while Carl Levin & Debbie Stabenow stood by cheering and laughing.
I heard Morphine playing when I was at Biggby Coffee the other night. What a good band they were. Had to dig out the old iPod so I could listen to them again. It has been too long.
Make sure you follow me on Facebook (www.facebook.com/dennisllake) and Twitter @dennisllake for more of my incredible insight.
I know this is old news, but Jimmy Buffet is an idiot. Plain and simple, he's an idiot.
Nothing against Canada, but I cannot stand Arcade Fire. I've tried to like them, but just cannot. Canada has lots of other things going for it, but Arcade Fire just doesn't cut it.
Do you Four Square? Here's my question about it. If someone picks me up food from a place and brings it back to me, is it kosher for me to check in to that place??
I've never seen anyone dig their own grave quite as quickly as Andrew did on Big Brother last week. Dude... what were you thinking??
As a closet Cubs fan, I'm excited that Davey Johnson has interest in that job.
Interested in following some Detroit Lions on Twitter? Here you go: @LoiusD_26 @LT_Campbell @1BryantJohnson @J4hvidbest @DWheelz12 @jschwartzlions @chrishouston23 @cliffavril @ndamukong_suh @Bigplaycj @jfelton45 @ZakarianFollett @Ekejiuba50 @Nate13Burleson
Quaker Steak & Lube is about ready to open in Grand Rapids. Sweet! The more places that serve wings, the better. I'm anxious to try theirs, after seeing Adam try them on Man Vs. Food. Of course, I won't get the nuclear ones like he tried, but will try something.
I hate that the obama was in Michigan, again, last week. I think he was there to put the final nail in the coffin containing the economy of the State of Michigan. He probably had to fight Jenny Granholm for the hammer while Carl Levin & Debbie Stabenow stood by cheering and laughing.
I heard Morphine playing when I was at Biggby Coffee the other night. What a good band they were. Had to dig out the old iPod so I could listen to them again. It has been too long.
Make sure you follow me on Facebook (www.facebook.com/dennisllake) and Twitter @dennisllake for more of my incredible insight.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Wednesday, June 16. What's On My Mind?
Decided to pre-order the new iPhone 4 yesterday morning. Figured if I picked it up the day it comes out I'd get myself in trouble with it at work, and would not get any work done. Went the safe route.
I'm excited that one of my co-workers watches Next Food Network Star. I love having someone to talk about stuff like that with. Holly and I watch it, and we tend to agree on most of the stuff. Nice to have an independent voice.
Maggs is back!!
New Ben Folds CD comes out September 28. That's some good news on the music front.
Speaking of music, I started following @ofarevolution (O.A.R.) on Twitter. Sweet!
Damn it's a small world, and sometimes I hate that. Never know when something you say is going to get to someone it shouldn't.
Spirit Airlines pilots are on strike, and Spirit has cancelled all flights until at least Thursday. Is Spirit Airlines the kind of company that can survive something like this? Seems to me that, if I'm Spirit, or the pilots, I'm gonna want to get back to work before I don't have a work to come back to.
Thank you Tom Izzo! I'm excited that you'll be a Spartan for life. Just like me.
59 days until Disney World!!
Have I mentioned that a new season of Man Vs Food premiers tonight?!?! Go Adam.
I'm excited that one of my co-workers watches Next Food Network Star. I love having someone to talk about stuff like that with. Holly and I watch it, and we tend to agree on most of the stuff. Nice to have an independent voice.
Maggs is back!!
New Ben Folds CD comes out September 28. That's some good news on the music front.
Speaking of music, I started following @ofarevolution (O.A.R.) on Twitter. Sweet!
Damn it's a small world, and sometimes I hate that. Never know when something you say is going to get to someone it shouldn't.
Spirit Airlines pilots are on strike, and Spirit has cancelled all flights until at least Thursday. Is Spirit Airlines the kind of company that can survive something like this? Seems to me that, if I'm Spirit, or the pilots, I'm gonna want to get back to work before I don't have a work to come back to.
Thank you Tom Izzo! I'm excited that you'll be a Spartan for life. Just like me.
59 days until Disney World!!
Have I mentioned that a new season of Man Vs Food premiers tonight?!?! Go Adam.
Monday, June 14, 2010
Monday, June 14. Here Is What Is On My Mind.
I really thought Ted Lilly was going to get the no hitter against the White Sox. Oh well.
Is Guns N Roses a first ballot inductee to the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame? I guess it'll depend who else comes on the ballot that year, but I might be inclined to vote yes.
Is listening to Sweet Home Alabama in Alabama on your bucket list?
Did you see the season finale of The Office? Michael asked the new owner to bring back Holly to the Scranton office and she said she'd see what she could do. OK, I would totally veto bringing Holly back if it were to mean the demise of Toby. I like Toby. He cracks me up.
Has there ever been a worse Tiger than Ryan Raburn? I mean seriously. This dude must have pictures of Jim Leyland in compromising situations, or something. He's freaking awful. He can't hit, can't field, can't bunt and can't pitch. Why is he on the team?
big thumbs up to the Target brand (Market Pantry) Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars. Very peanut buttery!!
I'm starting to reach the "I don't care any more" state on this Tom Izzo to the Cavs stuff. Maybe that's his plan? Keep putting it off longer and longer hoping that more fans will stop caring...
I'm getting a new phone. The iPhone 4 is coming out on June 24. Pre-orders start Tuesday, June 15. I cannot decide what to do. Do I go in on the 15th and pre-order it, and have it Fed-Ex'd directly to my house on the 24th, or do I go wait in line at the store on the 24th... Ugh!!! I hate not knowing what to do. I think the only issue I have with pre-order and having it sent to my house is potential shipping issues with Fed-Ex.
Is Guns N Roses a first ballot inductee to the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame? I guess it'll depend who else comes on the ballot that year, but I might be inclined to vote yes.
Is listening to Sweet Home Alabama in Alabama on your bucket list?
Did you see the season finale of The Office? Michael asked the new owner to bring back Holly to the Scranton office and she said she'd see what she could do. OK, I would totally veto bringing Holly back if it were to mean the demise of Toby. I like Toby. He cracks me up.
Has there ever been a worse Tiger than Ryan Raburn? I mean seriously. This dude must have pictures of Jim Leyland in compromising situations, or something. He's freaking awful. He can't hit, can't field, can't bunt and can't pitch. Why is he on the team?
big thumbs up to the Target brand (Market Pantry) Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Bars. Very peanut buttery!!
I'm starting to reach the "I don't care any more" state on this Tom Izzo to the Cavs stuff. Maybe that's his plan? Keep putting it off longer and longer hoping that more fans will stop caring...
I'm getting a new phone. The iPhone 4 is coming out on June 24. Pre-orders start Tuesday, June 15. I cannot decide what to do. Do I go in on the 15th and pre-order it, and have it Fed-Ex'd directly to my house on the 24th, or do I go wait in line at the store on the 24th... Ugh!!! I hate not knowing what to do. I think the only issue I have with pre-order and having it sent to my house is potential shipping issues with Fed-Ex.
Friday, June 11, 2010
I'm Back!
Worst song ever is "The Warrior" by Scandal
Looks like this year is the best group of contestants ever on Next Food Network Star. If you're not watching it, you should start. Good TV. Sunday nights at 9:00 on Food Network.
Ken Griffey Jr. is the best baseball player to never play in a World Series. Rod Carew, Ernie Banks & Stephen Strasburg are close behind.
Congrats to the Blackhawks on winning the Stanley Cup. Now it's time to break them up. Hello, Chicago. This is the Salary Cap calling...
Looks like this year is the best group of contestants ever on Next Food Network Star. If you're not watching it, you should start. Good TV. Sunday nights at 9:00 on Food Network.
Ken Griffey Jr. is the best baseball player to never play in a World Series. Rod Carew, Ernie Banks & Stephen Strasburg are close behind.
Congrats to the Blackhawks on winning the Stanley Cup. Now it's time to break them up. Hello, Chicago. This is the Salary Cap calling...
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Friday, January 22, 2010
I Need A Haircut
Holy crap am I getting a headache.
OK, so someone asked me who my favorite bands/artists of all time were. Tough one! I gave it some thought, and here's the top eleven I came up with. They are listed in no particular order (unless I put them alphabetical)
AC/DC
Ben Folds/Ben Folds Five
Bon Jovi
Cake
Johnny Cash
Led Zeppelin
Queen
Radiohead
Supertramp
Van Halen
Weezer
There you go. I like it and am very pleased with the list.
Enjoy your night.
OK, so someone asked me who my favorite bands/artists of all time were. Tough one! I gave it some thought, and here's the top eleven I came up with. They are listed in no particular order (unless I put them alphabetical)
AC/DC
Ben Folds/Ben Folds Five
Bon Jovi
Cake
Johnny Cash
Led Zeppelin
Queen
Radiohead
Supertramp
Van Halen
Weezer
There you go. I like it and am very pleased with the list.
Enjoy your night.
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