Instead, I've spent my off-time with a few newly released compact discs, specifically the ones from Hed Pe, Reel Big Fish, and Mindless Self Indulgence. It's been a slightly mixed bag. Hed Pe is…explicit, to put it mildly. Their last album, Blackout, was extremely watered down and bleak, difficult to listen to. Their new album is so outrageous and raw, it's hard to imagine that the same group produced both albums. Mindless Self Indulgence, sadly, doesn't sound as mindless. It's not bad, but if you're looking for the days of "Dicks Are For My Friends", you'll be disappointed. The Fish still rock out in the spirit of Ska, but seem to be slightly depressed these days, with titles like "Don't Start A Band", and "We Hate It When Our Friends Become Successful". Ah well, such is the way of the world.
I've also started reading The Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy once again, in preparation for the upcoming theatrical release. Partly, because the humor of Douglas Adams is one that can be found no where else, and partly because it's interesting to see how books get converted to movies. Sometimes it works, sometimes not.
In the mean time, you've got a few titles to look forward to in April: Unreal Championship 2, Darkwatch, and Jack's favorite, Psychonauts. See you in the game.
