Pumpkin Pie Fudge

Okay, I had some really good fudge today. We went to Colonial Candies after church today and I got some of their pumpkin pie fudge. It was phenomenal. Just thought I'd tell that random piece of information. I played my guitar in the song service today at the church we're attending, that was cool. Yesterday, my parents celebrated their 30th anniversary and they were gone the whole day. They had fun while I stayed at home watching movies and playing guitar hero. Oh, another random fact, I bought new socks today and oh, do they feel nice! I think putting on new socks is true happiness. = )

RK christmas

Ok, so I ordered the cd the day it came out and I'm really excited about the new Relient K christmas cd, "Let is Snow Baby, Let it Reindeer". I should get it tomorrow or so and am anxious to listen to it. The cd includes all of the songs from the Deck the Halls, Bruise Your Hands album along with I think it's 8 or 9 new ones. I've heard a few of them and like them alot. Call me sentimental, but I really like Christmas and am getting in the mood early.

More hours!

Boy, I am going to be busy. The restaraunt I work at is opening until 8 pm on Thursdays and Fridays so I will be working from 9 am to 8 pm both of those days. whewww! Well, it's an answer to prayer cause I prayed for more hours. Pray for me though that I will have the strength to do this. God is good.

Anberlin's Cities

CD: Cities
Artist: Anberlin
Year: 2007
Music Type: Hard Rock/Alternative

*Lyrics/Songwriting: 8/10
*Instruments: 10/10
*Vocals: 9/10
*Message: 7/10
*Sound: 10/10

*Overall: 8.4/10

Comments: Quite an extraordinary album. Anberlin has matured quite a bit. The album is good is basically every way. Stirring Vocals of Stephen Christian along with his wonderfully matured sense of lyrics and songwriting captured me very much. His lyrics show a more personal, passionate sense. Lyrics such as "We don't question God, just those He chose to carry on His cross." and "Dismantle Me, Repair Me. I have to be honest, I tried to escape from You. . . . Call a prelude to a lifetime of You." show his more mature and serious-minded approach to life. Also, Joseph Milligan is one of the best guitarists in my opinion in Christian music. He writes the music for the songs and show his incredible talents the seldom solos such as the one in 'Godspeed' the hit single off of the album. The incredible thing about this cd is that most of the better songs are at the end of the album. My favorites from it are Godspeed, Unwinding Cable Car, Alexithymia, and Dismantle, Repair. This album pushed Anberlin to my No. 4th fav. band and I would recommend it to any fan of Alt. Hard Rock or just Rock in general.

Falling Up's Captiva

CD: Captiva
Artist: Falling Up
Year: 2007
Music Type: Hard Rock/Gothic

*Lyrics/Songwriting: 9/10
*Instruments: 8/10
*Vocals: 9/10
*Message: 8/10
*Sound: 7/10

*Overall: 8.2/10

Comments: Very impressed with this album. A unique blend of stirring lyrics, powerful vocals, and synthesized music. The previous two albums of this band have been very good as well. This is everything that could be expected from Falling Up. Although some of the songs aren't as catchy as their previous cds, the songs grow on you quickly and after listening to them a couple times they stick in your head. The hits off the album which are Hotel Aquarium, Goodnight Gravity, and Maps are all very powerfully exciting songs. The writing style is so unique in that it uses abstract ideas and almost dream-inspired lyrics. Sometimes is seems freaky, but yet evocative as well. They remain with a good message with lyrics like 'I can hear Him calling, "Come and follow Me my child ." ' and 'The further I am from You, the harder I try to exist, take these blinds from my eyes and wake me from the inside'. Although the music has matured a bit, it is still awesome music.

Music rankings moved!

okay, so with my music rankings have moved. Relient K is still no. 1 and Switchfoot is still no. 2, but now I have a 3rd and 4th. Falling up has moved to no. 3 with their latest cd 'captiva' which is so awesome! They have come out with 3 albums, all of which have rocked me extremely. Next, Anberlin has no. 4 since their latest cd 'cities'. I got it and I loved it so much. So, Kutless is in n0. 5 now. I also got Emery's cd 'the question' and am really impressed with it. I plan on doing a review on all three of these cds.

Ratatouille

I saw ratatouille a few days ago and it was awesome! A must-see. It was a completely hilarious movie. Another Pixar animated film that captured my heart and funny-bone. On the other side of things, we got Luke's mailing address. If you're interesting, I can send it to you.

Declaration of Dependence

This is something I thought of and how the United States has fallen away from God so much, I think everyone christian should take this pledge with me.

I pledge allegiance to a God who is not followed by the United States of America
And to the Savior, by which I stand
One family, under God
INDIVISABLE,
with Mercy AND Justice for ALL.

amen