Shock and Awe

I aint done got me a new cd in ages:

Benassi's show was incredible and I have wanted for some time to post a proper review. My only problem was that I couldnt put to words what I heard that night. It was something of a departure from his usual sets, but what exactly was it? The tour was in support of his new cd Cooking for Pump-Kin so to gather insiration I decided to at least pick it up and give it a listen. Now I can't stop. Its the usual deep bass driven house that has become his signature sound but now deeply infused with trance influences. Right? I can't tell you, this something you have to listen to for yourself. All I can say is that its insanely addictive and like nothing Ive ever heard before.

Taken from the liner notes:

"I wanted to do this tour across Canada in a bus and not by plane to get to know the country a little better. I've played my sets in various towns over the past few years and I've always wanted to come back and explore. I also thought it would be a good idea to have a kind of souvenir of my canadian journey to share with all the people who come out to party when I play. Thats the reason behind this compilation."

Oh yeah, about my lack of entries recently . . .

Get ready for an update yall, here it comes . . . .

Benny Benassi: Rox Ma Sox. Lost my partner in crime before the show even started and went solo. Waited in line for most of the night out in the cold (One giant middle finger goes out to security and management at the Fever Nightclub for making this a regular occurance). Had some drinks, danced like an idiot and got hit on by some drunk chicks. Went home, showered, ate then went to work. Signed in while still half deaf.

Cradle of Filth: Thanks to View magazine I got myself on the guest list and bypassed one of the biggest, slowest lineups Ive seen all year (Another giant middle finger goes out to security and management at the Edmonton Events Center for making this a regular occurance) . Got first dibs on the merch and choice seats in the beer garden. Lost my partner in crime in the mosh pit and enjoyed the rest of the show from the relative safety of the beer garden. Got hit on by some drunk chick. Went home, showered, napped, ate then went to work. Signed in while still half deaf.

Mikes 30th: Spent with the coolest guys I work with and had a complete blast. It included pool, some fine mini golfin and a round of laser tag. We hit Whyte ave where we met up with the boss and got drank nearly under the table. Got hit on by a drunk chick. Caught a cab, went to work and had a quick nap in the change room. Signed in while still half deaf and very possibly still under the influence. (Happy birthday Mike, I will be a 90 year old alzheimers patient and still remember that night.)

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