Now that you're probably tired of these lists, here's mine. Am I the only one to deliberately wait until the year is over before starting this listmania frenzy? Maybe I just don't care about the pageviews, ads or the reputation. Or maybe I just couldn't make up my damn mind. Though I look forward to this time all year, I wait it out. For the same reason The Hype Machine's Zeitgeist does, not to influence my judgment, but to absorb as much music as possible. I look forward to this time all ...
Film: Moon
Moon is a magnificent story about a man whose sole purpose is harvesting an alternative fuel source on, you know, the moon. His captivity and isolation confronts him whereas loneliness and strange happenings make him question his sanity. Written and directed by Duncan Jones, starring the very charismatic Sam Rockwell and Kevin Spacey's voice. And yet, this is what is considered a low-budget movie compared to Hollywood type production, but still substantially more than say Brick or Napoleon Dynamite. Although it doesn't feel that way, I feel like I have to plug this movie if only for ...
Fuck Buttons – Tarot Sport
I loved every minute of their 2008 album, so much so that I still repeatedly play it when i feel the need to relieve me from built-up stress. It works wonders. Tarot Sport builds upon that. Naming an album after the card game is one thing, but to make a song as repetitive in this genre and still feel as comfortably relaxing and fascinating is masterly songwriting. Filled with subtle differences and smooth transitions while still maintaining dense stretched-out arrangements, brings out a tensionless vibe and leaves you in a completely relaxed mood. Pure bliss. Just let it fill a ...
Nosaj Thing – Drift
You can't read much about Nosaj Thing aka Jason Chung (as simple as Jason spelled backwards) without finding a reference to Flying Lotus. The two are both active in the LA beat culture and have a comparable style, which some would describe as instrumental glitch-hop, whatever that means. But there's just as much difference in technique and overall ambiance as any of the following artists, which I have no doubt were an influence in the creation of Drift. Aphex Twin, Boards of Canada, Burial. I've been thoroughly enjoying the 24 year old's debut LP only to find that the album as a whole ...
Josdigital 3: Shiller
Design is a very important factor to differentiate yourself from millions of other generics nowadays, another is to produce quality content and be consistent in writing. Some of which if fail to deliver at times, and will gladly be compensated with a digital makeover. "Quality of Design is an ...
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Josdigital’s Favorite Albums of 2008
Late again and another year past. I wish for a new blog design this year, if I can schedule in the time with my overall laziness.
I put a lot of thought into the list. The top five was just ...Digitalite
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Video » Efterklang – “Modern Drift”
Beautiful inspiring spring filled video and song from a promising new 4AD sign. (via Grizzly Bear)
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Video » Massive Attack – “Splitting the Atom”
Love the touch of film grain combined with black chrome. The evolution towards the end is amazing. P4k calls it monstrous shit, which it definitely is.
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Video » Broken Bells – “The High Road”
Lovely video for the Danger Mouse/James Mercer combo project out in March.
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Music » Caribou – “Odessa”
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2010-02-06 23:52
As a Coen bros fan, it's a real joy to witness their specific and perfected style of filmmaking, the cinematography and their effortless way of portraying with just a still image. But the subject, which apparently is a retelling of The Book of Job, is less intriguing than what Coen fans expect.
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2010-02-06 23:42
I thought Bullock's Oscar nomination is a bit overrated, but nonetheless the film is fairly decent, heartwarming and emotional, but sadly relies too much on cheesy dramatization and clichés.
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2010-02-06 23:30
With all these war movies capturing the same topic, it's still great to see a film be both unpretentious and intense. Not overly dramatized nor overwhelming. Just decent.
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2010-01-16 15:06
Fun, evocative and beautiful cinematography, but aims a little too much towards Wes Anderson film making which already is an acquired taste for many, like me.
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