Cheers To The New Radiohead Album

A salutation to the new Radiohead album -- which is definitely the best thing I've heard all year, partly because I am a huge fan but also because of the songs' transcendence; this may be a new path for Radiohead, at the same time, however, retracing precious roads. I am curious, though, to see if there'll be any music videos for any of the songs. Anyhow, below, from Youtube, is one of the songs (15 Step):

The Dream-like Versus Reality

The Beacon Theater, October 10 -- I found myself, with a friend, at the hands of dreamily unforgettable musical experience: PJ Harvey live. As she played her classic songs from Dry, Rid Of Me, and more, that strong, blatantly emotional Harvey was there; yet what I did not expect was that ability to contrast that with her newest masterpiece, White Chalk. It was a mesmerizingly surreal contrast of old and new, dark and light; it seemed the only breather was among each song. A whole new side was revealed. (Slant Magazine's article on the concert, by Sal Cinquemani, is definitely meant for a great read. Also on the forum, you'll find my comments and more.)

In the "real world", below there's a review for 12:08 East of Bucharest, one of the greatest releases of the year so far. Soon, after this heavy amount of school work, a review for the abortion documentary Lake of Fire as well as that culminant New York Film Festival article will appear.