Laying Down the Law

Lately, a couple of kind-hearted folks have pointed out to me a few websites out there trying to pass my work off as their own. Yes, I recognize just how absurd that idea is. You guys realize that no one reads this website, right? At this point, the only ones left are me and the Propecia comment spammers. Unless these people have a burning desire to own a website that actively repels family members, romantic interests, and potential employers, I have no idea what's going on here. Nevertheless, I don't think it's a good thing. It'd be one thing if I were one of those fatcat bloggers with a stately mansion protected by an army of albino panda bears, but I'm not; I do all of the stuff here by myself for free. If you're going to use some of my stuff, please give credit where it's due. Whether it's a big bag of money or just a simple marble monument in my likeness, some consideration is appreciated.

Has it occurred to anyone that I've yet to complete my run-down of my favorite music of 2004? Probably not, but that's never stopped me before. And so, whether you like it or not, I present my favorite release of the year.

1. The Features, "Exhibit A".
If it were up to me, I'd have pot pies for every meal, Corey Feldman would be Secretary of State, and the Features would rule the pop charts. Since I'm still working on the omnipotence thing, I've only been able to manage the pot pie thing. Luckily, the Features' rise to prominence should take care of itself, as soon as Clay Aiken's deal with the devil runs out. If I had to classify it, I'd say that the Features play a rocking, infectious brand of New Wave. And in case anyone doubts my ability to recognize that which is infectious, I've had both the shingles and the chicken pocks, so brother man knows a thing or two. I probably played their song "Blow It Out" more than any other, and I did this for a reason: it makes me happy. That's pretty novel for a new release. The Features serve as a useful reminder that there's still music being made worth singing and dancing to, and for that, they are my #1 selection for this year. Whether my impromptu breakdancing is worthy of appreciation is another question entirely.