Matmos @ Lakeshore Theater, 2008-07-27

Good. Messed with my paradigm of a "show" a bit because each piece was at least 7-10 minutes long, and there were only 4 of them. But MC Schmidt talked for a while about how he used to watch a lot of pr0n growing up and then they played this awesome piece that was like a pr0n soundtrack that simulated a wiggy VHS tape with random pitchshifting / detuning. And then they did "Supreme Balloon" and it was a totally different show for a half hour.

summer's too nice for opinions

here's some recent ones though:

Dark Knight - Joker references for years to come. Why so serious? See it.

X-Files - NOT terrible if you've grown with the characters. What, you want them to be flirting with each other after (spoiler from the series!) they had to give up their child for adoption to protect him? You crazy. I just hope there's still a chance for the threequel that wraps up the invasion when the world actually ends, according to the Mayans.

Coldplay (7/22/08 United Center) - Did you know the other guys in Coldplay sing? They could totally be R.E.M. if they raised the faceless ones' profiles.

Wanted - Reminded me of the value of watching popcorn movies with big boisterous crowds. More fun.

Dawen Wang - My man, he's started playing out a lot and I've seen him a couple of times. He be good.