Marty's Album of the Month for July 2006

Quickly becoming the signature album of the summer of 2006, Nelly Furtado’s Loose is striking a chord with an audience that never thought it would enjoy hip-hop…namely, me. I’ve always been a fan of Ms. Furtado, but when I heard the first single off her new album, Promiscuous, I was more than a little concerned that her career had simply been hijacked by a desire to appeal to the larger audience out there that has embraced a more urban sound in pop music. Yet, the more I heard the song, the more began to appreciate it’s sensual nature. In fact the more I listen to it, the more I want to throw someone up against a wall and rip their clothes off.

Most of the rest of the album is equally as impressive. The beats are emotional and compelling, and the lyrics make each song worth a few listens to make sure you catch everything. What I find most interesting is that this album has made my changing taste in music a bit more apparent. Take a listen and you’ll understand what I mean.

I Need to Run More

After two cups of Tryst coffee on Saturday morning, it was necessary for me to release some excess energy because, as anyone who frequents this establishment knows, Tryst coffee stays with you for days. What better way to accomplish this on a beautiful unseasonably cool July morning than to jog my butt around down around the White House since, well, I live ten blocks from the White House. Because my most significant thoughts come to me while I run, I wanted to share with you some of the wisdom that my endorphins delivered.

1. The only people in suits on Saturdays are Republicans.
2. No matter how stupid, slow, and unfamiliar the tourists seem, they WILL get out of your way if you are running AT them at a high rate of speed. Even the kids.
3. All gay dance music sounds the same. No, seriously. Really. All of it.
4. The worst part about living under this administration living ten blocks from the White House and having to say "Wow, it's amazing that I live ten blocks from the White House, but ..."

I Need to Run More

After two cups of Tryst coffee on Saturday morning, it was necessary for me to release some excess energy because, as anyone who frequents this establishment knows, Tryst coffee stays with you for days. What better way to accomplish this on a beautiful unseasonably cool July morning than to jog my butt around down around the White House since, well, I live ten blocks from the White House. Because my most significant thoughts come to me while I run, I wanted to share with you some of the wisdom that my endorphins delivered.

1. The only people in suits on Saturdays are Republicans.
2. No matter how stupid, slow, and unfamiliar the tourists seem, they WILL get out of your way if you are running AT them at a high rate of speed. Even the kids.
3. All gay dance music sounds the same. No, seriously. Really. All of it.
4. The worst part about living under this administration living ten blocks from the White House and having to say “Wow, it’s amazing that I live ten blocks from the White House, but ...”