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as quoted by a friend: 

"a relaxed mind, a peaceful soul, a joyful spirit, a healthy body & heart full of love"

2010 top release, where jimlucky is concerned

I effin' love music....it consumed too much of my time it becoming borderline unhealthy!..I hope everyone out there loves music too.

and this shitty blog talks lotsa crappy music that makes u wanna throw up n wonder whether this guy got any other subject to write about rite? :]

so here is best music of twenty ten, where i am concerned...read and checkout the clips...maybe you'll dig your new favourite band

5. NONE MORE BLACK- Icons

i cant get enough of Kid Dynamite, Jason Shevchuk's legendary hardcore punk band.  When the group disbanded, i began to quench the thirst by listening to the so-called copycats (eg Shook Ones/No Trigger)

Jay then formed NMB and released the classic This is Satire...It’s been 4 years since and they’ve returned with 'Icons', an album nothing short of amazing...songs that make you want to dance with your fists...sic riffs + thoughtful lyrics...mind blowing

4. MIXTAPES- Maps

Mixtapes were arguably the most prolific band of the year, releasing an LP, a split and 2 EPs...which is even more surprising since they weren’t even a band in 2009. All material they’re pumping out is damn good. Catchy pop-punk goodness with sugar-coated male/female vocals and interesting/intelligent lyrics. And i'm a sucker for girl voice in punkrock (Tsunami Bomb and Lemuria comes to mind)...the fact that Maura Weaver has a cute voice certainly helps. This is sunshine in audio form

3. DOPAMINES- Expect The Worse

Bomb The Music Industry!'s head-honcho Jeff Rosenstock always spot a Dopamines t-shirt...so their music must be good eh?...thats how i discovered Dopamines...and bullseye, i was damn right...'Expect The Worst' is 13 simple but catchy tunes in less than thirty minutes in the mould of the Ramones and perfected by new waver Teenage Bottlerocket/The Copyrights...without a doubt the pop-punk album of the year...I need to checkout their discography

2. THE FLATLINERS- Cavalcade

I remember back in 2005 when i was paying RM80 for the imported CD Destroy to Create , a fiery ska-punk infused debut album by a group of Montreal, Canadian high-school kids.  5 years and one LP later they have completely ditched the ska with Cavalcade, excellently became an exponentially better band with anthemic, emotional and catchy melodic hardcore/skate punk offerings. Chris Cresswell sounds years beyond his age, gruffy vocals firing from all cylinders. Cavalcade is culmination of a sound of a band finding their niche without the growing pains usually associated with such a transition.. The best FatWreck release of the year


1. THE MENZINGERS- Chamberlain Waits

after releasing the massive critically acclaimed brilliant EP Hold on Dodge, the stoked-bar was raised quite high on the anticipation of their full length follow up Chamberlain Waits.  The Scranton, Philly quartet doesn't disappoint, producing such a sweet transitional feeling that sweeps over this whole album.  From one moment to the next, it's gritty and gruff, infectiously poppy, viscerally emotional, and firmly in touch with its punk roots from the Clash to Billy Bragg.
In fact, any of the first 5 songs (Who's Your Partner, I Was Born, Home Outgrown, Deep Sleep, Time Tables) could be the song of the year! Menzingers could be the new Lawrence Arms and Dillinger Four! and for getting the most playtime in my iPod...Chamberlain Waits is the best release of 2010.

btw checkout the band ripping out the stage at this year's Fest here

Honourable mentions

not among the top 5... but these albums are still sick

THE WONDER YEARS - The Upsides

RVIVR - LP
OFF WITH THEIR HEADS- In Desolation
CRIME IN STEREO- I Was Trying To Describe You To Someone
CEREMONY- Rohnert Park
GASLIGHT ANTHEM- The American Slang
IRON CHIC- Not Like this

Related post:
top music of 2009
mixtape 2008
top music of 2007

[AgainstTheOdds]story of a bunch of no-hopers

inilah barisan kita yang ikhlas berjuang...we salute you!

*update* checkout this cute blog-entry courtesy of ontd football

who would have taught that after the 1-5 humiliation by the Indonesians in the opening game of the AFF Suzuki Cup, the Malaysian youngsters fondly known as 'Harimau Malaya' would go all the way to clinch the title...beating the same opponent 4-2 on aggregate in a two-legged finals

it was an xtraterrestrial achievement that is simply breathtaking considering [1]the inexperience of the players..the entire backline is between 19-23 [2]the absence of 10 regular players due to variety of  injuries...the untouchable rita rudaini/ayu raudhah brothers included [3]getting the better of regional favourites Thailand and Vietnam on the road to the finals was no easy feat...so a huge kudos to FAM for finding the right winning formula

[pic credit: armayaphotography]

the euphoria on the Malaysian Football Team is at an all time high, bringing back the glory years of 70-80s golden era when we were among the powerhouse of Asia... so its no surprise that the Contingency Planning & Management of MANGGA and URTV are currently contemplating the next action to manipulate this situation... be afraid, be VERY afraid :]

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final first leg, Malaysia 3-0 Indonesia (26/12, Bukit Jalil Stadium)

 
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final second leg, Indonesia 2-1 Malaysia (29/12, Gelora Bung Karno, Jakarta- Malaysia won 4-2 on aggregate)... i watched with sahabat2 at Rasta, TTDI

celebrations at Rasta!

ClipsOfTheDay: PULP FICTION ending scene

One of the great moment in cinema in my opinion. To date, Pulp Fiction is still Tarantino's best work. If u haven't watch it u r truly missing out on something special

synopsis: when criminal cross into the path of another criminal  

2 robbers, Ringo(Tim Roth) & Yolanda(Amanda Plummer), try to make away with money from a diner... but unfortunately 2 hitman, Jules Winnfield(Samuel L Jackson) & Vincent Vega(John Travolta), were having breakfast there...nuff said...watch the clip below

checkout other scenes i dig from the film:

-Vincent & Mia (Uma Thurman) dine at Jack Rabbit Slims/ enter twist dancing contest

-Jules & Vincent getting their boss' briefcase from some college kids

-'The Bonnie Situation'...and a cool problem solver Mr.Wolf(Harvey Keitel) to the rescue

Milan reported to have snap up Antonio Cassano; drawn Spurs for Champions League last 16

i have a mixed feeling about this:

Italian star Antonio Cassano on verge of sensational Milan move - Report 

Milan want to sign Cassano, but we can't afford him - Adriano Galliani 


Silvio Berlusconi's reaction

meanwhile, Milan-Tottenham Hotspur battle royale is on the cards for the Champions League last 16 
view full draw 

Milan Coach Max Allegri On Tottenham, Roma, Ronaldinho & Antonio Cassano  

Berlusconi: "It will be a good match with Tottenham and Cassano"

  
[right pic] 1bolehland 2-0 Vietcong

crash your hard drive

still got space? fill it!

starring: Danny Trejo, Robert De Niro, Jessica Alba, Michelle Rodriguez, Steven Seagal, Lindsay Lohan
plot:
The highly skilled 'Federal Machete' is hired by some unsavory types to assassinate a senator. But just as he's about to take the shot, he notices someone aiming at him and realizes he's been set up. He barely survives the sniper's bullet, and is soon out for a brutal rampage of revenge on his former bosses aka they f***ed with the wrong Mexican

watch trailer here

download here

starring: Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Anna Kendrick, Chris Evans 
(lame) plot:
Scott Pilgrim plays in a band. He dates Knives Chau, a high-school girl five years his junior. When Scott falls for Ramona Flowers, he has trouble breaking up with Knives. As if juggling two women wasn't enough, Ramona comes with baggage: seven exers, with each of whom Scott must do battle to the death in order to win her heart (double lame)

watch trailer here 

download here

Find more artists like DEEPSLEEP at Myspace Music

migration/paradigm shift of the mind & attitude

lets reflect and review the past year and make new resolutions for the year. 

It is a time to check personal progress and to find ways to make ourself a better person

may this year bring much more barakah and rahmat to you, me and all ummah

stoked part 13: 'El-Clasico, 29-11-2010'

*update 2* Barcelona 5-0 Real Madrid !

'Galacticos' & Mourinho were mauled at Camp Nou by the sheer masterclass of The Catalans & Pep Guardiola

frankly i was slightly disappointed, hoping for a more balanced and tight game but Messi & Co were simply out of this world!

Read post-game review, analysis, player ratings etc here.

watch post-game highlight below

*update 1*: Real Madrid team bus stoned on arrival at Barcelona Hotel. Read here

part 13 of the stoked series

Tuesday Nov 30, 3.55 am
Astro Supersport Ch 811

probable line-up

Barcelona (4-3-3): Victor Valdes- Dani Alves, Gerard Pique, Carles Puyol, Maxwell- Sergio Busquets, Xavi, Andres Iniesta- Pedro Rodziguez, Lionel Messi, David Villa

Real Madrid (4-2-3-1):  Iker Casillas- Sergio Ramos, Ricardo Carvalho, Pepe, Marcelo- Sami Khedira, Xabi Alonso- Mesut Ozil, Cristiano Ronaldo, Angel Di Maria- Gonzalo Higuain

 former Real, Luis 'Judas' Figo, on his return to Camp Nou, El Clasico 2002

players to watch:

Lionel Messi (Barcelona, 13 goals in 10 games): Given his recent form is it right that he is considered to be one of the top two players in the world (alongside Cristiano Ronaldo). Was immense in the 8-0 destruction of Almeria last weekend, scoring three and laying on two, plus he also registered against Panathinaikos in midweek. Indeed, Messi has scored in his last nine matches for club and country.

Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid, 14 goals in 12 games): Just as Leo is Barcelona’s talisman, ‘CR7’ has been close to unstoppable for los Blancos this term and has matched his great rival goal for goal. Just as Messi scored a hat-trick last weekend, so did Ronaldo, who has been in wholly remarkable form since the beginning of October. The 25-year-old surely has a massive role to play in proceedings on Monday. Justifying his tag as the most expensive player in the history of football

 

Read xtensive coverage of the latest and greatest features, news and interviews ahead of the mammoth clash at Camp Nou here, courtesy of Goal.com

ClipsOfTheDay: "Thrush"

winner of the 2010 Vimeo Awards (best narrative category). 

Checkout the rest of the losers here

lame shit

baby, please cheer me up

 after a wait that seems like an eternity its finally here

abah was designated to be the first co-pilot but this baby came 10 day late :[