I guess I can feel really fortunate in knowing that (next to) no-one is going to read this, which really makes my life easy. I’m sat here at the moment, thinking about the nice things in life – my family, my cat, christmas, and especially my girlfriend.
She’s actually encroyable.
Y’see? I just typed French for her.
J’adore Shobha.
Just saying. ^.^
Basically, despite predictions, expectations and fears, we just possibly, magically and miraculously somehow didn’t die. Oh, there’s a God up there all right.
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I ripped open the envelope feverishly, trying to hide from the searching eyes of my mother waiting for me to confirm the worst. I pause in mid-tear, and gaze at the sea of smiles around me; everyone here has gained As, A*s and Bs at worst. I shift my eyes back on the envelope and proceed to tear the remaining half open, pulling out a small pile of white sheets in my right hand. Scrolling down the sheet, I feel my heart drop, then soar.
And I smile.
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Right, as pretty much all of you will know, today was GCSE Results Day. Along with everyone else, I was sat last night in my bed, failing to sleep and worrying about the dreaded hour which would sort out my future good and proper for the next two years. BUT, despite everything, I think i’ve done okay.
English Language – A
English Lit – B
ICT – B
Physics – B
German – C
RE – C
Biology – C
History* – C
Mathematics – C
Chemistry – D
My response? Meh, really – i’m kinda let down, but enough about that – I have a decent excuse up my sleeve, so I might as well use it, eh?
Spot the asterisk by History? I got a shiny letter with my exam results saying that my school think the exam board messed up biblically in some of our grades (worth pointing out here, I was predicted an A* and got given a C,) so I get the magical chance to appeal and get it remarked. I’m not counting my blessings just yet, but if I don’t get a B at the minimum someone’s still going to suffer a tragic death sometime real soon.
I’m just saying. ^_^
But here’s a good point to raise for many – what next? Thousands upon thousands of students will now be accepting courses into a plethora of different places; Sixth Forms, colleges, apprenticeships and maybe even starting the world of work if they wish.
Yeah, I used the word ‘Plethora.’
God bless an A in English. <3
As for me, I go to a Grammar school. Caistor Grammar, in fact, and to get into the sixth form I needed five passes at B or above, and a C in Maths and English, which I almost managed – but due to the History marking i’ve been kinda robbed of. As a result, John Leggott College, here I come!
If that fails, i’m going to take a leaf out of my friends’ book and try to find my way in the world with a new career path.
Internet fame.
Starting, of course, with today’s Video of the Day! Enjoy!
And with that, i’d best be off – See ya!
Love and Embezzlement,
Nap. x
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*tiny little side note*
I’m 16 tomorrow! Just thought i’d slip that in there.
No, really.
I’m counting down the hours left until 9AM tomorrow, when we all get our GCSE results and make that critical choice about where we park our rears for the next two years. Exciting, huh?
Also, WordPress > Tumblr big time. ^_^
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BREATHE! I shoot up out of bed in a puddle of sweat and reach in shock for an non-existant snooze button. Searching frantically for my phone, I check the time through groggy eyes; 9AM. ‘Cue the ticking clock from 24,’ I think to myself. ‘This time tomorrow, the shizzle’s gonna hit the fan.’
…But I could REALLY do with a toastie right now.
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Hey everyone! So, you’ve probably figured by now that i’ve abandoned the Tumblr ship and got my well-proportioned rear back to WordPress. Honestly, it’s only because it’s easier to use and edit (which essentially means it was easier to make pretty. ^_^)
BUT, what’s today’s blog about? Well, it’s going to be a good mixture of what’s gone on recently, future projects and some shameless plugging. So a good place to start is with my anticipated Vlog due to begin in November. I don’t mean along the lines of normal vlogging, it’s going to involve stop-motion videos and heavy editing, and’ll hopefully turn out something like RayWilliamJohnson, Shane Dawson and Meekakitty, and if you don’t know what they’re like, have a look at one riiiiiiiight here!
Shane Dawson - Third most subscribed Youtuber of all time!
Anyhow, the vlogs are due to start around November, when i’ll finally have enough money to buy a decent HD camcorder because-
Wait for it -
I now have a JOB. <3
Don’t get me wrong, it’s crummy hours, but it’s not far from home for me and £3.80 per hour sure helps with the whole ‘being broke’ situation which I seem to be under right now. Handy, huh?
Anyhow, back on topic, the new vlogs will all be going on my new Youtube channel called MrNapkat, which can be found here. But remember that besides a blue background and a picture of a devilishly handsome man, there’s not going to be a whole bunch of activity there until November – keep an eye on it, Yep?
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Other stuff
Welp, as stated above, there’s the dreaded GCSE results just a few miserable hours away. For pretty much all subjects I should be safe, although the flaws hit home hard in both Maths and Biology – Maths I feel worried enough about to be concerned that I might’ve earnt a D, wrecking my chances of even going to college. The other being Biology, although as i’m not taking it next year, I can’t complain, right?
Apart from that, it’s my birthday in two days! I’ll soon be 16, and girls, you know what that means – Oh yeah, i’m legal.
…To buy Paracetamol.
Raunchy stuff, eh? ^_^
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Shameless plugging!
I think the title says it all, but I know a few guys who know a few other guys who run literally the best online forum in the world and are referred collectively as Green Flame Inc. – why not check out and join their forum here? There’s a cookie in it for you?
Omnom?
Nom.
Welp, I suppose that pretty much wraps everything up so f- Not forgetting today’s Video of the Day, of course! I’ve been listening to this song all day, and I still can’t get over it; The song is called Rebirth by Hadouken! And it’s from their latest album For the Masses. Enjoy!
Welp, that’s all for today, See you soon!
Love and Street Fighter,
Nap. x
So tonight’s blog (probably tomorrow by the time this is posted) is just a lovely little post about things that have been on my mind, and in true blog form, Family Guy.
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“Look! Look! She’s right there! Look at her eyes… isn’t she just special?”
“Well, i’m sure Rhode Island State Prison’d agree…”
“…Yeah, she’s got down syndrome.”
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SO! Things, then. Things. Tricky little numbers with a title no more convincing than ‘noun,’ really. But what can you do? You treat it like every other problem in life; Go around your normal day-to-day life, waltz into the kitchen, grab a coke, watch Dr. Who for a few minutes and head off to bed sometime later.
Then think.
Think about things.
We’ve all got a certain thing (i’ve got to stop using that word) that bugs us, but why does bed seem to be the only sanctuary in which we can think in peace? Think about it. 24 hours in a day, yet we only spend around 4/5 hours of that at maximum trying to figure stuff out.
I mean, what’s the point? What am I missing here? Daytime TV’s all crap, can’t we think during that timeframe?
If I end up missing Mock the Week due to trying to solve problems, I think i’m going to hit a crisis of faith. Anyhow, quick GCSE update! If you can remember as far back to this blog’s conception, then you’ll remember me fearing the beginning of my exams. Now, however, they’re nearly over! With a total of a mere four remaining, the summer holidays are nearly bestowed here!
But, what to do?
Twelve weeks is a long time to fill, so, any ideas?
All’d be appre- look, today’s Picture of the Day!
And with that, G'night!
Sorry for the lack of posting recently, i’ll work on that!
Love and Fidelity,
Nap. x
Today’s blog takes a long, internet-wide hunt to find you five adverts that are guaranteed to make your day. From condom adverts to the World Cup, i- Well, I guess that sums it up perfect actually. ^_^
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First thought of the day? “The sun’s gone.” This thought hadn’t changed by the time i’d risen from my exam table and left the bright, machine-white metal walls of the exam hall. Not even on the bus home. I sighed to myself, and crashed onto my bed, and breathed – and it hit me. I couldn’t help but smile! I turned around and flipped open my laptop, the sun shining brilliantly through my window. It’s been ten days! But really – it’s good to be back.
Nike Football – Write the Future
Now, i’m not gonna lie – i’m not exactly a football fan. I don’t support anyone, and I probably couldn’t explain the offside rule to you. BUT. This advert is a pretty good attempt at showcasing how incredible the sport is.
The ad itself is a massive advert for the World Cup which begins less than 24 hours away in South Africa, and even if England doesn’t do great (it’s not likely, but there’s a tiny possibilty*), that advert alone could seriously hold its own for the sake of just how awesome it is.
Besides, what could really compare itself to a facial-fuzzilised Wayne Rooney?
Exactly.
*seriously, tiny.
Banned Mastercard Advert
World Cup ticket? £130. Nice bottle of wine? £10. This glorious advert? Priceless.
This advert used to be aired on a few American channels past the 9PM watershed, but soon after it was banned due to its… well, ‘content.’ Seriously though, if this won’t make you smile, I don’t know what will.
…At this rate, I suppose a Video of the Day’s out of the question, huh…
Banned Condom advert – You Never Know
I think the title kinda says it all, really. I had to sift through a LOT of banned condom adverts to get to this (really, we’re talking generation-killer amounts here) but out of them all, it certainly sticks out as a lovely little jewel. Full innuendo intended. ^_^
Although this really begs the question, why does that guy just HAPPEN to have a bowl of condoms next to him whilst he’s watching his ‘toons?
You never know!
Companhia Athletica – Get in Shape
Now, i’ve often been mistaken for a babe…
…what?
Anyway, this advert’s a lovely gem by the company Companhia Athletica trying to encourage men to get into good shape. And hey, it makes a good point.
Not mistaken in a babies-may-have-nibbled-me kinda way, just thought i’d – y’know – point that out. ^^
Lynx – Just because we miss it. ^^
Back in 2007, you used to see this advert all over the place. On the TV, internet, even at cinemas, but for some reason it was banned. But y’know what I say to that?
Bow-chicka wowow!
Welp, that’s all i’ve got for today, except for today’s Picture of the Day, of course!
And like the rest of the world, it’s time to have a bit of World Cup mood goin’ on, right?
Feel free to leave a comment, and see you tomorrow!
Love and Lynx,
Nap. x
Before I begin, it’s worth pointing out that this magical goddess of a blog (that’s right – she’s female) isn’t going to be updated for a short while as i’m scraping the barrel for extra revision time as we speak, but will be back on Thursday 10th June as per usual. Got it? Guuuurd. Today’s blog takes a nice look at things that are garuanteed to help you revise – enjoy!
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There are planes flying outside today. Imagine how it must feel, thousands of feet up in the air, with barely a care in the world; a place where even the clouds are your equal? Now compare it to taking GCSEs. I crash down onto my bed amongst a pile of notes and wonder when it’s going to end; i’ve got twelve exams left to take and already time’s running short to revise. All of a sudden, it hits me. I sat bolt upright, reached blindly for a sheet of paper whilst I grabbed my pencil, and began creating this marvellous list…
Things that’ll seriously help revising
Welp, that’s it from me – See you on the 10th! Well, not forgetting today’s Video of the Day, ‘course!
See you all soon!
Love and Thirteen Years On,
Nap. x
Today’s blog takes a nice little detour from the world of Music and Daily Musings to give you a rough idea about the movie-based-game adaptation, Prince of Persia. With any luck this’ll give you an insight as to how the film compares to its game counterpart, and worth mentioning, spoilers ahoy – Enjoy!
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I spy, with my little eye, something beginning with C. Cinema? Not yet. Cars? Not a great deal – the roads empty. I saw clouds. And what came with the clouds? Rain; and lots of it. I finally realise how long i’ve been absent-mindedly ruffling my hair for and snap out of my trance. The film! I turn around to see my dad following behind me, thinking the same as me – Five minutes! We turn around and dart toward the escalator, we can’t afford to miss this…
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Plot and Other Stuff Worth Knowing
The plot itself is the well-converted story about the fabled Sands of Time, and brilliantly copied from the game hit. The story is largely about a young, adopted prince known as Dastan (played by Jake Gyllenhall - omnomnom much) who after storming a city and being dubbed ‘Lion of Persia’ is suddenly framed for his father’s death, and sent into exile with a large bounty above his long-haired head.
But what’s a good exile story without some kind of damsel in distress? As the princess Tamina of Azad (played by the feisty Gemma Arterton) somehow gets sidetracked along with Dastan, the two go along together to try to figure out what do do with their shiny new dagger that has the power to control time. Dastan wants to use the dagger to save his father’s life, whereas Princess Tamina wishes to take it back to her city and keep it safe.
Spoiler warning! If you don’t like having your films ruined before you see them, then try really hard not to suddenly trip forward and accidentally highlight the following text.
Basically, Dastan discovers that it wasn’t his brother who killed his father as he first presumed, but rather his uncle Nizam (played by Ben Kingsley) who wishes to use the dagger to turn back time and kill Dastan’s father (King of Persia, if you didn’t figure this out already) and make himself king, as Nizam is the king’s brother, and so killing him before the king had any sons would make him king instantly, rather than merely his advisor, which he already is. End result? Dastan watches Princess Tamina die, then manages to use the dagger to turn back time right before his father died and kill his Uncle Nizam. As a result, Tamina is still alive, along with his father, and everyone else who died throughout the course of the movie. Then, as all movies do, they miraculously end up married. You can tell it’s a game adaptation, huh?
Okay, you can stop highlighting now. ^_^
The film itself has all of the big-budget special effects that any man could wish for that genuinely border on the realistic, and the story is well written and closes well with more action than Chuck Norris’ pecks to boot. With twists and turns at every corner, it’s got enough surprises to keep the suspense ever-going and all sandwiches together to make one hell of a summer blockbuster.
Just as a little side-note – count how many times Gyllenhall and Anterton try to make a move on one another – I swear they try at least six times. ^_^
So, I suppose that’s it – lest we forget today’s Picture of the Day, of course!
See you all tomorrow!
Love and the Apocalypse,
Nap. x
Now that the lag’s gone, today’s blog will be focusing on why it’s still uncool to be a gamer. Whether it’s World of Warcraft or Call of Duty that takes your fancy, here’s a list of five reasons as to why no gamer is safe. Enjoy!
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“Four exams down, thirteen to go…” I say to myself with a sense of futility – the two years of studying for these damn exams went by a lot quicker than this, surely! I flick over the pages in my diary to check what the next coming exam is – Physics, 9AM. Right, I think. If there’s anything i’ve been taught, it’s that R = V over I.
But does it? As fifteen years of gaming, The Simpsons and Austin Powers has shown me, surely R = Futile?
Pfft. Physics.
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1) We still can’t shake that ‘Single chubby virgin’ Stereotype
No matter how hard we try, it’s a label that Gamers across the globe will be forever forced to wear. Imagine
The Longer it Takes, the Harder it Gets, right?
a picturesque scene where your friends ask you what you got up to last night and you decide to pick Gears of War – give that man an extra 50ibs, tubbs.
If it doesn’t sound bad already, you’ve then got to shove your mind into what money people are making out of this. This used to be all fine and dandy, you could sit down on your ’360 and play Grand Theft Auto IV to your hearts’ content, but now some companies are even offering the ability to play with women – Yep, $8 for ten minutes – PEGI 18, no doubt (zing).
Now, I know that 50ibs extra isn’t going to do a whole bunch in your favour if you try to score, but come on.
Some women even like a little podge.
2) We will Always be Obsessed with Shiny Gadgets
It started off with Soul Calibur and has carried right on into the latest instalment of Final Fantasy – No matter what it is, no matter how big, how small, or how undeniably crap it may turn out to be, a general rule of gaming is that “If it shines, it sells.” To make my point, they even managed to shove this into Sonic by giving him a metallic alter-ego and the end result of it boosting SEGA’s sales of the pint-sized steroid junkie into orbit.
Take, for example, the series of Metal Gear Solid, and it’s latest counterpart, number Four. Now, the last three games have shown us very easily how we can kill or put soldiers to sleep, but the main enjoyable part of MGS4 was the new
Somebody say "Pimp my Zelda?"
innovative ways in which you could do this. For example, you have a gun that fires emotion; basically, you can make the soldier so happy that they pick up their AK (as they always have AK’s) and shoot his best friend in the face.
No matter how stupid, non-realistic or violent as that may sound, it will never stop being fun – hell, they could base a game on a Robo-Hitler (as awesome as that’d inevitably be) and you’d still find the fun side to it. Despite the hours of fun this can bring, it’s this whole ‘screwing around with sensitive issues’ thing that doesn’t really make being a Gamer on the top list of ’things to do.’
3) Game Designers Still think Final Fantasy = Instant Success
No matter how suggestive the title is, Final Fantasy has basically transformed itself from the final memento of a dying company to the Calvin Klein of the gaming world. And now it’s managed a very final 13 main titles, we’re still in love with it. To be honest, I should rather spend my day playing Saints Row II than Final Fantasy XI any day.
You don’t have to wander around for 20 minutes to find that elusive save point.
You don’t get Random Encounters.
You don’t have to upgrade every spell.
It’s not horribly stereotypically Japanese (spot the hair trend).
But despite that, i’d still pick Final Fantasy. It might be that they’ve learnt how to lodge opium into a small disc, but it’s just something that you can’t really put down until you finish it.
Perhaps they should ditch the whole 'Roman Numerals' thing, or they're going to have fun when it comes to #30
As to whether the upgrade system is too entertaining for us or the endless hunt for a title with true ‘free roam’ which takes form in more than just an airship, it doesn’t seem important – it’s something you just do. Logic tells you that you’re better off running over an old lady on Grand Theft Auto whose name is actually garuanteed not to be ‘Cid,’ but still we go for it. (Probably because the latest instalment has lezzers, but watcha gonna do? ^^)
4) We’ve still got that whole ‘Piracy’ issue
Now, once upon a time there was a lovely company who decided to try releasing a game of their own, in their Humble Indie Bundle which can be (kinda) found here. Now, the aim of this is that people could download this game and decide to pay however much they thought it deserved. And you can guess what happened, of course – a whopping amount of people decided that the game wasn’t worth a penny and got the thing for free.
And people still do, thanks to thepiratebay, isohunt and demonoid, people can pretty much torrent away games to their hearts’ content – really sucks for the developers.
Now, if it was music, this’d be okay. Pretty much everyone pirates music nowadays, but you don’t really see a great deal of people pirating games, they’re probably in the cinema with their camcorder hoping they’ll get lucky, or something. Anyway, my point is is that by admitting you’re a gamer, people’ll probably take a look at you and instantly brand you some kind of thief, as innocent or not, it’s certainly something that happens in the online world. It’s a bit like throwing an old granny out of a helicopter in Saints Row II – the temptation is there, and sooner or later you’re probably gonna give in, huh?
5) Billy-Goddamn-Mitchell.
Ever played Pacman? Donkey Kong? Ever decided that you wouldn’t give up until you got past level three and never did? Welp, Billy Mitchell is the one guy who has, whose renowned for getting his perfect score in Pacman and holding one of the best scores in Donkey Kong and Centipede alike – basically, he’s the guy who does better than you, and thus have a right to hate.
It’s kinda hard to emphasise my point here, but think of him as the ultimate ‘No-lifer’ in the Gaming world, or that one camper in Call of Duty who always kills you when you least expect it. Since he’s managed to get the media’s attention for his scores, people might look at Gamers in the same way – take a look back up to the whole ‘Single Chubby Virgin’ section. But y’know who’s never a single chubby virgin? Today’s Video of the Day – Enjoy!
See you all tomorrow!
Love and Diabolical Fruitcakes,
Nap. x
Today’s blog takes a good look at the back catalogue for 2010 of the currently unreleased music across the genres, and asks the question; what should I keep my eye on? With my reading glasses on and Vimto at hand, there’s only one way to find out, right?
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A small, faint ‘clunk’ issues from my door as I quietly close it shut. Mum’s on the rampage, and i’ve boiled it down to two things. Either visiting my friend during school hours without telling her and appearing home two hours late, or she’s had too much coffee.
I’m going with the Coffee Theory.
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Bionic – Christina Aguilera
Set Release Date: June 4th
The first album worth keeping score of in the coming weeks is Christina Aguilera’s new album Bionic, which will be her first studio album since 2006′s Back to Basics. So, what’s the world-renowned aussie got in store for us this time?
Christina has stated herself that the album will have a more “Futuristic concept” than anything else; a complete turn around from Back to Basic‘s 40s-style theme. However, if her previous album is anything to go by reception-wise, she may end up looking forward to mixed ratings from Two stars (Awarded by The Guardian and 4 1/2 Stars (awarded by Allmusic), with the possibility of a Grammy thrown into the mix.
I suppose we’ll just have to sit through the following weeks and wait to see what becomes of it.
*sigh.*
Or, as the album’s been released early online, you could simply download it – the link’s on the picture caption, knock yourselves out, you silly little pirates, you. ^^
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Korn – Korn III, Remember Who You Are
Set Release Date: July 13th
You might be thinking ‘off all the albums, why this?’ Simple answer, really. It’s their first release since 2007′s Untitled album, and is their first album on their new record label, Roadrunner Records. As the album name suggests, the feat
itself is suggested to be a return to Korn’s earlier music, such as Follow the Leader and See You on the Other Side. Korn also seem to be going back in time with this album as less multi-track layering will be used to amplify the sound. As this was also done on hits Falling Away from Me and Here to Stay though, this may well end up working in their favour.
Album sales-wise, it’s impossible to speculate; with their previous (Untitled) album having their current worst performance and sales and having previously gone Platinum and topped charts, there’s no definite way to guess on how their 2010 feat will work out. Only one way to find out, right?
Until then, bring on July 13th!
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Miley Cyrus – Can’t Be Tamed
Set Release Date: June 18th
Latest effort by teen pop singer/actress Miley Cyrus should be one to keep tabs on this year (I honestly cannot believe i’m writing this) to finally back up the ongoing question of how she would fare in the music world as herself, rather than her Disney counterpart Hannah Montana.
After having released an album and EP, Cyrus may have to hope on her musical talent rather than on-screen popularity to make this feat a success
Currently, it’s hard to gauge as to how good the album will be; despite having received mid to positive reviews on her previous album Breakout and her EP The Time Of Our Lives, this might partially be due to her overwhelming popularity on her Disney show, Hannah Montana.
Time in her musical career’s getting on, however, and it may be time where Cyrus fans will start judging her by what she cranks out rather than how well she can act.
However, we’ll see, right?
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Nightmare – Avenged Sevenfold
Set Release Date: July 27th
Since the death of world-renowned Avenged Sevenfold Jimmy “The Rev” Sullivan shook the world on December 28th last year, Avenged Sevenfold are finally releasing their first album,
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Nightmare, since his passing. Lead singer had this to say about the album, and about fellow band member The Rev;
The new album, Nightmare, is dedicated to The Rev’s memory and although it’s not exactly a concept album, it does center around The Rev. The eeriest thing about it is there is a song on the album called “Fiction” (a nickname The Rev gave himself) which started out with the title “Death”. And the song was the last song The Rev wrote for the album, and when he handed it in, he said, that’s it, that’s the last song for this record. And then 3 days later, he died. – M Shadows
Mournings aside, no album artwork has been released as of yet, although if there’s anything we can learn from their previous albums Diamonds in the Rough and Avenged Sevenfold, then we can expect quick drum beats, beastly guitar and roars galore, along with positive reviews and Gold sales. With the death of their drummer making such news however, maybe this will boost their popularity?
What do you think? Leave your thoughts (tributes to The Rev will also be gladly accepted) in the comments section below.
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Audio Secrecy – Stone Sour
Set Release Date: August, spec. date unknown
With this being Stone Sour’s first release in four years, Audio Secrecy should be sure to please fans galore, especially if it gets the highly favourable reviews it’s predecessor, Come What(ever) May achieved.
Although there’s little to go on regarding how this album is likely to sound, Taylor stated in a recent interview that the sound is “darker than ‘Come What(ever) May’, but a lot more melodic, a lot stronger, a lot more mature, and the lyrics that are coming out of me are really good. I’m really excited.”
As a side-note, lead singer Corey Taylor’s main band, Slipknot, suffered the loss of their bassist Paul Gray passing away on 24th of May due to currently unknown causes. As to whether this will effect the album is yet to be seen. Again, if you feel like paying tribute, the comments place is the place to go.
But d’you know what never dies? Today’s Picture of the Day – Enjoy!
Love and Cornetto,
Nap. x
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Today’s blog is based on the top singles from your childhood in the UK that you might remember, and ask the question; where are they now? From the Spice Girls to Busted, I sift through the bad pop acts and embarrasing outfits to find out just where they ended up in 2010.
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I feel amazing. Really, actually, genuinely amazing. Why? It’s raining. I’m standing out in the rain with my arms raised and smile – I can’t tell if it’s tears of joy running on my face or the rain. What does it matter? All of a sudden, my neighbour’s Land Rover goes by; I can hear the Baha Men playing on their radio as they kindly splash a puddle in my face. Normally i’d be furious at this, swear loudly into the morning sun, or whatever. But right now?
Bliss.
…God, I sound like a tramp.
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Spice Girls – Wannabe (Have a listen here!)
Year: 1996
Position: #1 (For 7 weeks)
Now, the Spice Girls managed to dominate the pop genre for a good four years with their albums Spice, Spiceworld
...Possibly an era of music best forgotten, Yuh-huh?
and Forever respectively, embossing ‘Girl Power’ into british culture, if only for a short while.
But lets face it – they weren’t exactly the most ‘together’ of groups, huh? With Geri Halliwell (more affectively known as ‘Ginger Spice’) leaving the group in 1998, the group began to make a nosedive, with Forever hitting their lowest ratings ever – 2/5 start from Allmusic, who had previously rated Spiceworld an almost-flawless 4 1/2 out of 5. Goodbye, paprika.
In 2007 we saw their (albeit brief) comeback and the release of their Greatest Hits album, along with one last tour, which ended prematurely in Toronto. But where are they now?
Emma Bunton ended up leaving her music career with a nice sum of two million album sales from her solo career, and is now a popular music DJ as well as a judge for the TV show Dancing on Ice.
Victoria Beckham? Not a whole lot I can say here – she’s now 36, has three kids and is married to one of the worlds’ most famous footballers.
Get in. ^^
Melanie Chisholm went on to release more albums as a solo career, her most recent being This Time released in 2007 and hitting Gold sales in Sweden. Niiiice. She also has a currently untitled album due out later on in the year. Also during this year, her acting career has taken her to perform in the west-end musical Blood Brothers, for which she was nominated for the Best Actress in a Musical Category at the Lawrence Oliver Awards.
Melanie Brown went on to be a serious competitor in Dancing with the Stars in 2007, managing to grasp second place. She now has a daughter Angel, and as of January is working on Oxygen’s fitness program Dance your Ass Off.
Really.
Aaaand that leaves Geri. She’s currently signed a six-book deal with Macmillan’s Children’s Books to write six books based on a girl called Ugenia Lavender, a rough impersonation of her. Also as of 2010, she’s also planning a return to music after a hiatus from 2005.
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Busted – You said No (Have a listen here!)
Year: 2003
Position: #1 (For one week)
For those of you who had a good memory, you might remember Busted‘s rise to fame in 2002/3 with their debut self-titled album,
Amid rumours of reforming in 2010, Charlie Simpson says not right now
spawning the memorable singles Year 3000 and What I Go to School For. Their next present A Gift for Everyone had the singles Air Hostess and Crashed the Wedding.
In 2004, they also released their compilation album (also self-titled), but soon after in 2005 came the famous split.
But five years on, what now? As we all know, Charlie Simpson formed rock band Fightstar.
James Bourne has now formed his own band Call me when i’m 18, who are currently recording their debut album. Matt Willis also featured in I’m a Celebrity… Get me out of here! in the 2007 series, and has since faded back into the normal life.
However, this year rumours have occurred as to their reformation; Unfortunately, however, Charlie’s disagreed to this for it being a part of his life over and done with; Looks like they’ll never make it to the Year 3000 after all.
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Baha Men – Who Let The Dogs Out? (Have a listen here!)
Year: 2000
Position: #2
Although the Baha Men weren’t well-known in the UK, their hit for the millennium Who let the Dogs Out gained international fame, claiming the top spot on Australian charts and second in the UK charts, along with earning 28th
Earning two Grammy's, it's not quite the pushover it sounds to be
place in Uk top 100 songs of the decade. But where are they now?
Since the hit, they’ve since released four three albums, their most recent being Holla! released in 2004. Despite them having spent six years doing nothing, however, they’re planning their return to music with a new album due later this year – not sure as to whether it’ll be any good, but something to keep a good eye on, for nostalgia’s sake, at least.
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However, just before I sign off for the day, here’s today’s Picture of the Day, courtesy of just-jackie.typepad.com – enjoy, and i’ll see you all tomorrow!
Love an- N’aww, look, it’s a kangaroo. ^^
Nap. x
See you all tomorrow!
