Author Archives: olneyce

World Spins Madly On – The Weepies Alright, so we’re a little bit removed from the blowback surrounding a series of very stupid Romney comments. While I can’t help but feel just a little bit of glee about these things, I … Continue reading →

Tell Me Ten Words – Idlewild Apparently the Romney campaign has decided that the ‘are you better off than you were four years ago’ question is going to be a big theme of their campaign. I get where they’re coming from … Continue reading →

Hi all, it’s that time of year again where election season kicks into gear. Which I guess means it’s time for me to get the blog back up and rolling. I’ve got a ton of good music to post about, … Continue reading →

Near Light – Ólafur Arnalds Songs composed and performed in a living room, made quickly and then immediately performed. It’s a gimmick, to be sure, but a gimmick that manages to work brilliantly. Ólafur Arnalds is an Icelandic composer, who … Continue reading →

The Sting – Vanessa Peters Copilot – Vanessa Peters Vanessa Peters has been one of my favorite artists of the last few years, with two fantastic albums on the bounce (and a nice Christmas record last year). Her most recent … Continue reading →

Writing about Kagan and Breyer’s apparent decision to strategically join the majority on limiting Congressional spending power, Scott Lemieux is quite reasonable that such strategic voting is inevitable and even (marginal) desirable.  The Court is a political institution, and it’s … Continue reading →

So the Supreme Court finally gave us a decision on health care. And it was about as confused as it could possibly be. Here are some thoughts, somewhat organized, mostly scattered: * Roberts’ opinion is particularly crazy. Not in its … Continue reading →

It’s been a pretty great tournament so far. Lots of good games, a fair amount of goals, and all of the groups are still poised beautifully. Group A Russia has looked pretty good, Greece has been terrible (with some flashes … Continue reading →

Perfect Day – Lou Reed Perfect Lovesong – The Divine Comedy My friend Ben wanted to see a game this week, so we talked about the Wednesday night one or the Thursday afternoon one. The Thursday one had the advantage … Continue reading →