IN SHORT: 2009 Best-Of
Generally, we stick to music here on the OUTLANDOS blog. But once a month, we digress. The idea being that if we share the same taste in music, we likely share the same taste in other stuff, lifestyle stuff. It’s kind of like what we do with THE DAILY DOSE; by associating music with “other stuff” — in this case wine and cheese — it adds a greater value to the music, an expanded aesthetic experience. So that’s the theme for IN SHORT, monthly recommendations of “other stuff” that we think you’ll like, will perk your interest or at the very least make you chuckle. Hence, a review of 2009, the Top Five:
1. Fans
It’s a recurring theme around OUTLANDOS HQ, not only the power of fans but also what to do with it (more on that next week). But for now, just again touching on the idea that We can help.
2. Boxed Wine
Been trying it out this year and I can honestly tell you, it’s not bad. As in, good. Especially for a table wine around the house. And both cheaper and environmentally more friendly with 4 to 6 bottles of wine condensed into one box. Less waste. Black Box is our current fave, if you can find it.
3. Razor Saver
Yes, you can actually sharpen the razor blades you shave with instead of plunking down 20 or so bucks for new ones. It saves a ton of money and it’s environmentally friendly. I bought mine about 3 years ago and I think I’ve purchased a total of 20 blades since… and I mean individual blades, like a couple of 10 packs. It’s totally awesome, idiot-proof and it’s $12. Everyone needs one of these.
4. Breakfast at Sulimay’s
It’s bunch of older folks reviewing new music, most of which is alternative. They are insightful and at the same time hilarious. You will pee your pants. You likely also go and buy some of the stuff they recommend.
5. Autotune the News
The only way to get your news. These guys compile a montage of current stories and autotune the voices so it’s kind of like CNN meets Broadway meets Cher. Ridiculously brilliant.
xo
Tags: CUT THROUGH THE NOISE, IN SHORT, KATE BRADLEY, OUTLANDOS MUSIC —
12/22/09
Categories: CUT THROUGH THE NOISE • IN SHORT • KATE BRADLEY • OUTLANDOS MUSIC
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