Yet more additions to the links bar, and kind of by way of addressing the massive proclivity of "Da Phenomenon," I'd like to shower a little love on some of my favourite bloggers, be a little selective for a change. Somewhat ruefully I was reflecting that doing one of my pictorial bloggers break-outs again is now becoming increasingly unlikely. Ladies and Gentlemen a big hand for the following (in alphabetical order):
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You know him as Luka Vandross, the improbably porous poet. You might not know that that the medja continues to heap garlands upon the youthful Vandross's slight frame. Luke 'Eronbone has recently starred in articles in Scotland's "The Herald", featured prominently in Michael Tufluv's excellent FACT article on "Da Phenomenon" (the only blogger discussed, though links in evidence), been interviewed by Resonance FM, and has appeared in a small walk-on part in Mel Gibson's biopic "Jesus." More than this he's the best fookin writer on the net. A big round of applause for LD.
Blissblog
OK, so we don't hear as much from him as we'd like, but as Luka recently remarked in his trademark lowercase: "the funny thing about simon is, he's always right. uncanny." Well, Ladies and Gentlemen, I'd like to echo those words. It's scary how on the money Reynolds is, he's like a shining light illuminating the bullshit, detonating the easily-hyped (after a lukewarm comment he made about the Linda Perhacs record I found myself questioning it myself!) and honing in on the culturally vibrant with penetrating alacrity (Crunk ahoy!). Blissblog will never die!
Evergreen Daze
Jim makes no pretense of being the world's greatest writer, or the world's greatest authority on anything. Me neither. However Evergreen Daze, the graphically lovely upgrade of that hardy perennial Emerald Daze is a prize bloom. Always a pleasure mate.
Grievous Angel
Here's one for fan's of my discomfort. Paul has also done some first-rate digging on the subject of the effects of file-sharing and the results are worth a read. Nice to see so much going up big feller.
House at World's End
Robin seemed to have a bit of a rough ride recently at ILM, part misunderstanding on the part of some, part gross hooliganism on the part of others (you fuckin' monkeys). Learning his age came as a huge shock to me, I'd been offering posts up in deference to him thinking he was in his late sixties, when in fact he's but a toddling 23. Carmody is a fascinating, erudite and acerbic pundit, a man with his own vision. I raise my glass to you sir!
k-punk
Outstanding stuff as usual. Mark's absolutely charming manner and gentility combined with his gracefully incisive, theoretically-informed writing make k-punk a veritable jewel in the crown. So many highlights! The Cafe Wars, The Poptimism debate, the recent celebration of British Superhero comics (replete with beautiful stills). I spend my days scheming of ways in which to drag him into conversations so that he might lend his keen critical eye to proceedings. Bravo!
Naked Maja
Naked Maja has been absolutely essentially reading since Marcello's bollock-busting 1985 break-out. Carlin is on absolutely tearing form, writing with wit, charm and pugnaciousness. In my humble opinion, Naked Maja is shaping up to be a more a playful and (yeah I know I'm superficial) FUN read than COM ever was. I've examined my conscience (this took 2 minutes) and I can vouch this opinion has nothing whatsoever to do with our welcome patch up of relations, at least not on any mundane level. Naked Maja rocks!
Uncarved
Pithy and unfailingly stimulating, it's been great seeing Jon branch out on a few subjects.
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So there you have it, my current TOTB. Others, most notably my man, the ever-brilliant Jess Technicolor would have been in there but for a slight dearth of new stuff. Anyway, not everyone is a sad fucker like me and chooses to waste time on it. A huge big up to everyone on my links bar. (blowing kisses) I love you all dahlings!
Posted by Woebot at March 17, 2004 10:09 PM