The top 25 tunes of the year. download. comment. argue. agree. obey. recognize.
In random order
1. Lets Make Love And Listen To Death From Above by Cansei De Ser Sexy
Lets be clear, unlike most peeps I think the CSS album is up and down and since Alala's opening rips Boss Hog's "Ski Bunny" off abit too much for my taste, so I'm picking this one. Those are all good reasons, but the best reason is the song is unstoppable. Hipster references, check. Funky bassline, check. Cute members/video, check. Strange cheerful electronic gurgling beat, check. U get the point, the song couldn't fail, ok, it's still great, 6 months later.
2. XR2 by M.I.A
Two years in a row(you can make the argument she should be on three years in a row) M.I.A is in. Gone is the old reggaton esque beats. In with the dark minimal Egyptian Lover esque rhymes and dance beats. It is strangely hypnotic and will blow up GIGANTIC when the actual album comes out.(Unless they release one of the rumored Timbaland/MIA collaborations first.)
3. 300 Bars and Runnin by the Game
The Game hates everyone. He tells you so in the MOST GRANDIOSE hip hop song ever, a 15 minute diss track about why 50 cent and haters are shit. The song has like 20 samples, some good lines, and so much outright hate, it's deserves it's respect.
4. The Songs That We Sing by Charlotte Gainsbourg.
Wow, Charlotte owns the world. First, Science of Sleep and now a song that rivals some of the finest work by her brilliant parents.(i.e. Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin.) Anyway, Air does the production, Jarvis Cocker(Pulp) and that dude from the Divine Comedy did the lyrics, so you can't go wrong. The song itself just sounds big, with it's church bells style rhythm, jangle pop feel, and
5. Silent Shout by the Knife
Yes, I'm the one that said The Knife is like when Bjork was good. And yes, I always say Like A Pen is their best tune. BUT.
1. This is the single. and 2. I'm so sick of talking about the fucking Knife, similar to Bjork's rise, they are getting abit played.
They still deserve to be on here.
6. Bad up your betterness by The Presets
And now the elitist card gets played. If you want to talk about a band that sounds like the Knife, but is arguably better. You can talk about the Presets. They are Australian and they sound like Gary Numan.(Sometimes like an excited Gary Numan.) Nuff said. And I have no idea what single they have, I've only heard the album.
7. Lindsay Lohan by Spank Rock
It's true, put that pussy away Lindsay it looks like a dead rat. Dload the song if u can find it, since it's not really on the album.
Oh yeah, I forgot the description. Dirty rapping meets glitchy electronics and heavy bass.
8. Special by Mew.
They're 80's. They're Danish. They have bad album covers.
They also have interesting rhythm, harmonies and tunes that just stay in your hair. It's kinda like Yes's best work, pretentious, but too good to ignore.
9. Parenthesis by The Blow
Man, that girl from the Blow is cute. The songs are cute. The beats are cute.(Actually kinda harsh too.) This song is my favorite love song of the year by far. When you're holding me, we form a pair of parenthesis. Brilliant.
10. Circle Square Triangle by Test Icicles
What a fuckin waste. That's really all I need to say. It was such a great rock song with weird rapping and rhythm to go with the great angular guitar. What a waste, the band broke up, ALREADY.
11. Woman by Wolfmother
It's been everywhere and that Deep Purple style riff still sounds great. Afroed Australians make good music. I'm not really about hearing about unicorns and shit, but at least Wolfmother rocks out when doing so.
12. Let's Get Out Of This Country by Camera Obscura
Tracyanne Campbell is the Scottish Astrud Gilberto and the band has kind of a Scottish indie rock/honky tonk vibe. They really are great, u should get ALL of their albums. I just had to pick the best new song
13. I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor by Arctic Monkeys
Yes they are the Libertines-lite. Yes I said I wouldn't mention them anymore, but they still are good. If nothing else that Musikladen style video they made for this song gets it on here.(That's not even talking about the actual brilliant lyrics and playing)
14. Me and U by Cassie
Cassie is in because I like the screw tape Banananrama beat, the hot nature of the lyrics, the hot nature of Cassie herself, and the fact that you couldn't escape it on radio or the club.(The Janet Jackson Pleasure Principle style video didn't hurt)
15. Emily by Joanna Newsom
She no longer sounds like a 5 year old!(or Fievel as Gosey Wales says) Yes! I like the new control she has over her voice so it is more unique than annoying and The fact that she's studied composition makes her work more impressive. It's like a 10 minute song of harp and strings so getting Van Dyke Parks on there doesn't hurt. Simply put it's interesting music.
16. Whole World by Aloe Blacc
It's by FAR the BEST R and B song of the year. It's got that kinda 60's back beat mixed with a REALLY Icy tune, but all of the lyrics are beautiful and warm odes to great music and musicians. This song's non props on Black radio and TV really bugs me.
17. Smile by Lily Allen
You knew that bratty lil white Brit had to be on here.(And no I don't mean the SOV who is so played, we will not discuss her anymore until after her fucking TRL appearances are over. Elitist card appearance #2) Lily is just as bratty as SOV, but her reggae style is just so different than what most pop stars are doing. It's smooth, yet plucky.(yes i know that description sounds more like a wine than a tune.)
18. Boy From School by Hot Chip
Best dance tune of the year. It fits in those early morning in your pad sessions and the 4 am afterhours scene. Don't give me shit about not putting Over and Over on here, it has nothing on Boy From School.
19. Tetang Cita by White Shoes and The Couples Company
They are the Indonesian Stereolab, but even more 70's. It reminds of that old Boards of Canada description "It sounds like old pictures coming to life." And besides it's just so cheerful and optimistic in that old Burt Bacharach way, you have to love it.
20. The Decision by Young Knives
Proof again Andy Gill deserves royalties on every post punk song(aside from the ones PIL and Raincoats did). He produced this one, and the YK's go to fucking town. Weird vocals meet a killer guitar tone. They are English, snotty, and have a bassist named the House Of Lords, get the album before the played domestic version comes out.
21. Sofa Song by The Kooks
You could put the whole first side of this album on this list. Catchy, kinda frantic, obsessive. Kooks are the new Supergrass.
22. God Knows by El Perro Del Mar
It's just so damn depressing. It's just so 60's girl group/Wall Of Sound. It's just so damn good.
23. Magick by the Klaxons
I'm not the biggest "new rave" fan, but if the Klaxons keep making new songs like this one I will be. It's mean like the Mondays, but has some absurd fast live drums on it.
24. Your Kisses Are Wasted On Me by the Pipettes
I'll stay with what I said last time. Scottish Girl Group meets Phil Spector meets mad fun dancing. You can't beat that
25. Shoot the Runner by Kasabian
Hey, they already are the younger Primal Scream. Now they wanna be Oasis when they were good. Danceable madness
Friday, December 22, 2006
Thursday, December 14, 2006
Tha 3rd Live OC Rant
Chrismakah time. Again.Time for joy. U know the rules about commercials and we get the live recap/opinions.
Is it me or does Ryan look closer and closer to Kirsten's age with each passing episode? He barely seems like he could be her son anymore.
Ryan has found a card post dated from Marissa.
Julie and Caitlyn straight out of Riverside. It's about time they goes back to Julie's hood.
Taylor bought Ryan the George Foreman grill because he likes lean meat. She is indeed lean meat, I saw the Stuff mag, Damn indeed.
Taylor and Ryan fight on a ladder(not Jet Li/Once Upon A Time In China style) and fall to unconsciousness.
Hey a new verion of California, it must be on that cover album of OC tunes. It actually sounds abit better, I'll find our who it's by in break 2.
Break one: Lets Build a Zoo by Saint Etienne
And we are in Bizarro Newport.(I assume Taylor has travelled with him.)
Kirsten(still head of the Newport Group) doesn't recognize Ryan. She banishes him from the house.
Julie does Charity work. It really is bizarro world. I think that was one of the bums from the Thanksgiving episode.
Seth is bullied by Luke's brothers, similar to the ULTRA NERDY way he acted in the pilot episode.
Sandy is the mayor-recognize. He thinks Ryan is stalking him. Ha
Meanwhile in the real world...
Taylor and Ryan are in the hospital.
Meanwhile back in Tron(I mean Bizarro Newport)
Taylor and Ryan find each other and are happy since they at least recognize each other.
Break 2:c'est a lamour by Francoise Hardy and
Side Streets by Saint Etienne(Wow they came up again)
So the cover version of California is by Mates Of States, who I hate, but not as much as fucking Phantom Planet.
Taylor says they are in a parallel universe. She is mad still that Ryan kinda dissed her.
Summer is getting married and is acting like she did in the earliest Summer. And isn't that Holly aka the one who did Luke? She's marrying Che? What? Couldn't it have at least been Luke?
Speaking of Summer it's official. She's lost at least 10 pounds, cuz in the early episodes(just seen again by me while typing the book up) she is crazy tan and buxom. I miss that Summer.(despite Anna being crazy thin and me loving it.)
And now we see Che is a player, he cheats on Summer. Taylor knows it.
Kirsten and Jimmy are married. how did that happen? Wouldn't a divorce have fucked up Sandy's election?
Oh wait, Sandy is married to Julie. Now that is funny. And Che's screwing her on the side.
Taylor sees Julie treating him like a dirty spanking sub.
Marissa is alive and at Berkeley, so they tell us.
Taylor's theory is they must fix what's "wrong" with Bizarro Newport to get back to the original world.
Meanwhile in the real world...
Caitlyn says they will be having "a Britney Christmas." That's a good one.
Kirsten gets the miraculous Marissa letter that fell out of Ryan's pocket in the ambulance
Bizarro Newport
Ah bait and switch on the Marissa thing, It's Caitlyn who is a prodigy and returning from Berkley. She says Marissa OD'd in the alley in Tijuana(because there was no Ryan to pick her up and carry her to safety.I totally just saw that one yesterday)
In a good style thing for this episode, they seem to only be using cover versions of pop songs, ie the Theme and Paranoid Android by Radiohead.
Another break:The world of Sex by Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
Bizarro Newport
Taylor tells Ryan how much he's done for everyone in the real world.
meanwhile in the real world
Seth thinks they are in a parallel universe as well. He thinks they must accomplish something to get back.(How many times are they gonna say this.)
In Bizarro Newport world
Taylor is a guy. And her ma is still evil. Ha
Bizarro Seth believes Ryan's parallel universe story. So they will work together to get him with Summer. Taylor is trying Kirsten to be into Sandy and vice versa.
How did Taylor know about Kirsten living in the mail truck? Anyway, it works she goes to talk to Sandy
Taylor sees her mom being crappy and calls her a bitch and it seems like she may be on her way back to the real world.
Julie is doing Che in bathroom and they get found by Jimmy. Who tells everyone what is going on.
Sandy and Kirsten realize Taylor is the one who told the lies that got them talking, but as soon as it happens, Taylor is back in the real world, leaving Ryan all alone and now arrested.
Another ad break Cars and Girls by the Dictators
Taylor's mom is mean as ever and seems not to care that Taylor is ok, but Taylor is actually nice to her.
Kirsten gives the letter to Julie, who opens it.
Sandy says the death of Marissa left everyone stuck, just like the show now. I'm sure they meant to reference it in this phrase.
And Caitlyn also says what we are all thinking"Taylor in a coma is a nice break" indeed.
In the real world/parallel universe:
In her letter Marissa wrote that for them to get on with their lives, she had to leave Newport,even though she loved Ryan.
As soon as Ryan read it in the parallel uni, he said goodbye to Marissa. AND not only was he in the old beach/lifeguard tower where they hung out the show went into a bomb cover of the old Mazzy Star Marissa motif/theme.
Ryan wakes up and it's the Christmakuh miracle, and everything is cool according to everyone in the room.
That closes the show.
Last ad break: DIng Dong The Witch Dead by Klaus Nomi
Next week Whoa Hercules is hitting on Julie Cooper. Is Taylor pregnant? Will Summer marry Seth?
The verdict: BEST USE OF MUSIC ON TV POSSIBLY EVER. I'm serious. Cover versions of tunes you've heard on the show before to simulate Bizarro world was a SPECTACULARLY GOOD IDEA. I realize it also works in the lets promote the covers version of our soundtrack that just came out, but it still worked. The episode was fun again, but didn't necessarily build anything crazy. And the bait and switch was semi crappy. And a quick last question. feel free and answer If Seth was still so nerdy does that mean there was no Anna?
Is it me or does Ryan look closer and closer to Kirsten's age with each passing episode? He barely seems like he could be her son anymore.
Ryan has found a card post dated from Marissa.
Julie and Caitlyn straight out of Riverside. It's about time they goes back to Julie's hood.
Taylor bought Ryan the George Foreman grill because he likes lean meat. She is indeed lean meat, I saw the Stuff mag, Damn indeed.
Taylor and Ryan fight on a ladder(not Jet Li/Once Upon A Time In China style) and fall to unconsciousness.
Hey a new verion of California, it must be on that cover album of OC tunes. It actually sounds abit better, I'll find our who it's by in break 2.
Break one: Lets Build a Zoo by Saint Etienne
And we are in Bizarro Newport.(I assume Taylor has travelled with him.)
Kirsten(still head of the Newport Group) doesn't recognize Ryan. She banishes him from the house.
Julie does Charity work. It really is bizarro world. I think that was one of the bums from the Thanksgiving episode.
Seth is bullied by Luke's brothers, similar to the ULTRA NERDY way he acted in the pilot episode.
Sandy is the mayor-recognize. He thinks Ryan is stalking him. Ha
Meanwhile in the real world...
Taylor and Ryan are in the hospital.
Meanwhile back in Tron(I mean Bizarro Newport)
Taylor and Ryan find each other and are happy since they at least recognize each other.
Break 2:c'est a lamour by Francoise Hardy and
Side Streets by Saint Etienne(Wow they came up again)
So the cover version of California is by Mates Of States, who I hate, but not as much as fucking Phantom Planet.
Taylor says they are in a parallel universe. She is mad still that Ryan kinda dissed her.
Summer is getting married and is acting like she did in the earliest Summer. And isn't that Holly aka the one who did Luke? She's marrying Che? What? Couldn't it have at least been Luke?
Speaking of Summer it's official. She's lost at least 10 pounds, cuz in the early episodes(just seen again by me while typing the book up) she is crazy tan and buxom. I miss that Summer.(despite Anna being crazy thin and me loving it.)
And now we see Che is a player, he cheats on Summer. Taylor knows it.
Kirsten and Jimmy are married. how did that happen? Wouldn't a divorce have fucked up Sandy's election?
Oh wait, Sandy is married to Julie. Now that is funny. And Che's screwing her on the side.
Taylor sees Julie treating him like a dirty spanking sub.
Marissa is alive and at Berkeley, so they tell us.
Taylor's theory is they must fix what's "wrong" with Bizarro Newport to get back to the original world.
Meanwhile in the real world...
Caitlyn says they will be having "a Britney Christmas." That's a good one.
Kirsten gets the miraculous Marissa letter that fell out of Ryan's pocket in the ambulance
Bizarro Newport
Ah bait and switch on the Marissa thing, It's Caitlyn who is a prodigy and returning from Berkley. She says Marissa OD'd in the alley in Tijuana(because there was no Ryan to pick her up and carry her to safety.I totally just saw that one yesterday)
In a good style thing for this episode, they seem to only be using cover versions of pop songs, ie the Theme and Paranoid Android by Radiohead.
Another break:The world of Sex by Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
Bizarro Newport
Taylor tells Ryan how much he's done for everyone in the real world.
meanwhile in the real world
Seth thinks they are in a parallel universe as well. He thinks they must accomplish something to get back.(How many times are they gonna say this.)
In Bizarro Newport world
Taylor is a guy. And her ma is still evil. Ha
Bizarro Seth believes Ryan's parallel universe story. So they will work together to get him with Summer. Taylor is trying Kirsten to be into Sandy and vice versa.
How did Taylor know about Kirsten living in the mail truck? Anyway, it works she goes to talk to Sandy
Taylor sees her mom being crappy and calls her a bitch and it seems like she may be on her way back to the real world.
Julie is doing Che in bathroom and they get found by Jimmy. Who tells everyone what is going on.
Sandy and Kirsten realize Taylor is the one who told the lies that got them talking, but as soon as it happens, Taylor is back in the real world, leaving Ryan all alone and now arrested.
Another ad break Cars and Girls by the Dictators
Taylor's mom is mean as ever and seems not to care that Taylor is ok, but Taylor is actually nice to her.
Kirsten gives the letter to Julie, who opens it.
Sandy says the death of Marissa left everyone stuck, just like the show now. I'm sure they meant to reference it in this phrase.
And Caitlyn also says what we are all thinking"Taylor in a coma is a nice break" indeed.
In the real world/parallel universe:
In her letter Marissa wrote that for them to get on with their lives, she had to leave Newport,even though she loved Ryan.
As soon as Ryan read it in the parallel uni, he said goodbye to Marissa. AND not only was he in the old beach/lifeguard tower where they hung out the show went into a bomb cover of the old Mazzy Star Marissa motif/theme.
Ryan wakes up and it's the Christmakuh miracle, and everything is cool according to everyone in the room.
That closes the show.
Last ad break: DIng Dong The Witch Dead by Klaus Nomi
Next week Whoa Hercules is hitting on Julie Cooper. Is Taylor pregnant? Will Summer marry Seth?
The verdict: BEST USE OF MUSIC ON TV POSSIBLY EVER. I'm serious. Cover versions of tunes you've heard on the show before to simulate Bizarro world was a SPECTACULARLY GOOD IDEA. I realize it also works in the lets promote the covers version of our soundtrack that just came out, but it still worked. The episode was fun again, but didn't necessarily build anything crazy. And the bait and switch was semi crappy. And a quick last question. feel free and answer If Seth was still so nerdy does that mean there was no Anna?
Thursday, December 07, 2006
The Partly Cloudy OC Live Rant
And another week of the Live OC rant. I must burn CD's as we go along so I can write with power later on and since the show may be cancelled soon, I'm trying to show support.
Also, instead of the ad breaks i will shuffle my itunes and see what comes up because musical interludes are awesome.
Ryan dreams in 80's technicolor of Taylor Townsend dancing like husband beater Tawny Kitaen.
Aw, Summer's been suspended for a YEAR. Ouch, is that worse than losing than her rack? No it's not, I'm sorry to answer a man there, but it's true.
Ad break 1: Jocko Homo by Devo.(Wow this idea is better than the show. Are we not men?)
And we come back to a depressing montage that usually signals the end of an episode. But it's broken up by Che in his beautificent trustifarian madness. And Summer is MAD.
And another Taylor Townsend dream, this one is much more Cool Hand Luke.
Kirsten catches her kinda son in mid hard on, but luckily he's fully clothed. And she's trying to fill in as Seth, by listening and gasp! talking to him.
Kirsten is indeed right, Taylor IS cute. I'd pay to read a Anais Nin dirty version of Felicity, but only if 1995 guest starring on
DIRTY Innuendo only cuz Does Caitlyn even go to school? We never see her there. Oh wait now it's...
Harbor the Next Generation.
Perhaps they can use "Always up to no good" by Phantom Planet for the new show as a theme instead of California. And there's an asian girl, finally a non restaurant working or slutty asian on the OC.
Ryan and Taylor WILL DATE... later tonight.
Seth is in Rhode Island. Did Seth say he bought meth, brilliant, that explains Summer losing her rack.
Ryan and Taylor are having their date in the comic store(since she's filling in for Seth's shifts) and it is kinda cute.
I have to admit I haven't seen this anime they are watching, it certainly seems like a less spirited Bobobo.(Yes,I know only like one person is getting that joke.)
So Summer is in Cali, Seth is in RI, didn't they do this one before? But she told Seth the truth already, mad props on that one.
Ad break two: Double Feature by Camera Obscura. What a depressing tune, for an absurd episode.
Sandy is auditioning to be "substitute Seth" and he explains his son's whole character in one phrase which was funny I have to admit.
Seth Wants Revenge(and so does Interpol for being pilfered by those fuckers) will he go all "Ryan Atwood or Julie Cooper" as he said. It looks like no.
I like how nice Summer is to Julie considering that broad STOLE HER DADS HOUSE.(And ran him off the show which is worse.)
Caitlyn could give a fuck about the Super Sweer Sixteen moment, because she's holding her her party with mad mad booze and drugs.
Julie is hit on by that old dude who is the silent partner in her biz, he won't take no for an answer. But he has called some single men,
Is there really a biography of Fukusaku? That would be cool. Taylor is dissed by Ryan, and now she's making him jealous with Seth-Lite.
Che is in Cali to win forgiveness, but Seth is on his way back.
Does anyone know if Alex survived her trip into Brazil? Just curious, to see if anyone actually saw Turistas.
Ad Break number 3: All U Need Is Blood by Test Icicles.(Wow I miss them, what a fucking waste.)
Sandy and Kirsten are forced to endure Julie and old man Bullet at their annversary thing. And now they are horrified.
AND TWO Threesome jokes in 5 minutes. One from the fifteen year old. OUCH.
It's Summer's house? She thinks? Does she even know that Julie STOLE that shit?
OK Taylor looks BOMBNESS as rollerskater, but why does it always have to be with old 80's tunes. Oh that's right they had Ryan rep Journey in the first season. Fine continuity there.
Hey Dirty Pretty Things are the latest good British band to have a song on The OC.
Of course the Asian girl was back doing dirty shit, I take back my earlier comment.
Is that Jenna Von Oy aka Six from Blossom's sister playing Caitlyn's other friend? She looks just like her.
It's true if u are 15 and passing on Caitlyn u ARE gay.
Enough questions/statements back to the recap
Wow Caitlyn's man came out of the closet and then he's fucking Taylor's Seth Lite. that's quick turnaround. So anyway, Taylor wants Ryan to be jealous, by offering a beat takeshi action figure to the guy. Can the Takeshi-san figure do his patented stare into space/twitching thing he does so well?(Actually Takeshi IS a genius, I take that back)
Ad Break 4: First Time by Junior Boys
Seth is all violent pushing Che and tha still hand cuffed Summer into a pool, not that anyone cares in warm winter Cali.
And Caitlyn is the partier with a heart. Psych. After that harsh cell phone bit of hers she has officially carried the episode."Hello 911 I'd like to report a totally lame party." That was funny.
Winchester =Che. He's rich, how surprising. At least he has a butler like Alfred from Batman. And now he's written off into the Oliver/Alex sunset of no return.
Ryan and Taylor reunited, in a cute/out of character way. And since her character "wants to use bodies like a jungle gym," Taylor Townsend is hot.
And Julie's old man is sorry/abrasive and it's kinda funny. They got rid of Caleb for this fucking guy?
So Kirsten and Sandy will be renewing their vows.
Even at her own party Caitlyn is still alone, that is actually a rare moment of poignant sadness in this season.
Taylor and Ryan are happy and making out in the episode
Julie seems to be running an escort service on accident, or at least that is what is implied.
So Seth is staying for Summer, which is good cuz we can get rid of all that globe trotting garbage. BUT it means we won't be getting Anna for awhile.
How is Summer dumb again? Missing Seth's jokes and stuff, I thought she was smart now.
Last break before next weeks preview: Love me or Hate Me by Lady Sovereign
Its a bizarro verse OC in the Christmakah? It sounds fun, but anyone else think the show REALLY has gotten aimless?
In fact that is the verdict, AIMLESS. I'm cool with the only comedic OC, and it is fun to watch at moments, but this non drama/non storyline policy is REALLY hurting the show.
Also, instead of the ad breaks i will shuffle my itunes and see what comes up because musical interludes are awesome.
Ryan dreams in 80's technicolor of Taylor Townsend dancing like husband beater Tawny Kitaen.
Aw, Summer's been suspended for a YEAR. Ouch, is that worse than losing than her rack? No it's not, I'm sorry to answer a man there, but it's true.
Ad break 1: Jocko Homo by Devo.(Wow this idea is better than the show. Are we not men?)
And we come back to a depressing montage that usually signals the end of an episode. But it's broken up by Che in his beautificent trustifarian madness. And Summer is MAD.
And another Taylor Townsend dream, this one is much more Cool Hand Luke.
Kirsten catches her kinda son in mid hard on, but luckily he's fully clothed. And she's trying to fill in as Seth, by listening and gasp! talking to him.
Kirsten is indeed right, Taylor IS cute. I'd pay to read a Anais Nin dirty version of Felicity, but only if 1995 guest starring on
DIRTY Innuendo only cuz Does Caitlyn even go to school? We never see her there. Oh wait now it's...
Harbor the Next Generation.
Perhaps they can use "Always up to no good" by Phantom Planet for the new show as a theme instead of California. And there's an asian girl, finally a non restaurant working or slutty asian on the OC.
Ryan and Taylor WILL DATE... later tonight.
Seth is in Rhode Island. Did Seth say he bought meth, brilliant, that explains Summer losing her rack.
Ryan and Taylor are having their date in the comic store(since she's filling in for Seth's shifts) and it is kinda cute.
I have to admit I haven't seen this anime they are watching, it certainly seems like a less spirited Bobobo.(Yes,I know only like one person is getting that joke.)
So Summer is in Cali, Seth is in RI, didn't they do this one before? But she told Seth the truth already, mad props on that one.
Ad break two: Double Feature by Camera Obscura. What a depressing tune, for an absurd episode.
Sandy is auditioning to be "substitute Seth" and he explains his son's whole character in one phrase which was funny I have to admit.
Seth Wants Revenge(and so does Interpol for being pilfered by those fuckers) will he go all "Ryan Atwood or Julie Cooper" as he said. It looks like no.
I like how nice Summer is to Julie considering that broad STOLE HER DADS HOUSE.(And ran him off the show which is worse.)
Caitlyn could give a fuck about the Super Sweer Sixteen moment, because she's holding her her party with mad mad booze and drugs.
Julie is hit on by that old dude who is the silent partner in her biz, he won't take no for an answer. But he has called some single men,
Is there really a biography of Fukusaku? That would be cool. Taylor is dissed by Ryan, and now she's making him jealous with Seth-Lite.
Che is in Cali to win forgiveness, but Seth is on his way back.
Does anyone know if Alex survived her trip into Brazil? Just curious, to see if anyone actually saw Turistas.
Ad Break number 3: All U Need Is Blood by Test Icicles.(Wow I miss them, what a fucking waste.)
Sandy and Kirsten are forced to endure Julie and old man Bullet at their annversary thing. And now they are horrified.
AND TWO Threesome jokes in 5 minutes. One from the fifteen year old. OUCH.
It's Summer's house? She thinks? Does she even know that Julie STOLE that shit?
OK Taylor looks BOMBNESS as rollerskater, but why does it always have to be with old 80's tunes. Oh that's right they had Ryan rep Journey in the first season. Fine continuity there.
Hey Dirty Pretty Things are the latest good British band to have a song on The OC.
Of course the Asian girl was back doing dirty shit, I take back my earlier comment.
Is that Jenna Von Oy aka Six from Blossom's sister playing Caitlyn's other friend? She looks just like her.
It's true if u are 15 and passing on Caitlyn u ARE gay.
Enough questions/statements back to the recap
Wow Caitlyn's man came out of the closet and then he's fucking Taylor's Seth Lite. that's quick turnaround. So anyway, Taylor wants Ryan to be jealous, by offering a beat takeshi action figure to the guy. Can the Takeshi-san figure do his patented stare into space/twitching thing he does so well?(Actually Takeshi IS a genius, I take that back)
Ad Break 4: First Time by Junior Boys
Seth is all violent pushing Che and tha still hand cuffed Summer into a pool, not that anyone cares in warm winter Cali.
And Caitlyn is the partier with a heart. Psych. After that harsh cell phone bit of hers she has officially carried the episode."Hello 911 I'd like to report a totally lame party." That was funny.
Winchester =Che. He's rich, how surprising. At least he has a butler like Alfred from Batman. And now he's written off into the Oliver/Alex sunset of no return.
Ryan and Taylor reunited, in a cute/out of character way. And since her character "wants to use bodies like a jungle gym," Taylor Townsend is hot.
And Julie's old man is sorry/abrasive and it's kinda funny. They got rid of Caleb for this fucking guy?
So Kirsten and Sandy will be renewing their vows.
Even at her own party Caitlyn is still alone, that is actually a rare moment of poignant sadness in this season.
Taylor and Ryan are happy and making out in the episode
Julie seems to be running an escort service on accident, or at least that is what is implied.
So Seth is staying for Summer, which is good cuz we can get rid of all that globe trotting garbage. BUT it means we won't be getting Anna for awhile.
How is Summer dumb again? Missing Seth's jokes and stuff, I thought she was smart now.
Last break before next weeks preview: Love me or Hate Me by Lady Sovereign
Its a bizarro verse OC in the Christmakah? It sounds fun, but anyone else think the show REALLY has gotten aimless?
In fact that is the verdict, AIMLESS. I'm cool with the only comedic OC, and it is fun to watch at moments, but this non drama/non storyline policy is REALLY hurting the show.
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