A Record a Week: Le Tigre - Feminist Sweepstakes

SIDE 1.
LT TOUR THEME
SHRED A
FAKE FRENCH
FYR
ON GUARD
MUCH FINER
DYKE MARCH 2001

SIDE 2.
TRES BIEN
WELL WELL WELL
TGIF
MY ART
CRY FOR EVERYTHING BAD THAT'S EVER HAPPENED
KEEP ON LIVIN'


Another week of Le Tigre, but a slightly different sound. In between release of last weeks record and the release of this weeks, they underwent a slight lineup change, when JD Samson replaced Sadie Benning. This change seemed to bring on a more electronic-influenced sound. This sparked a change that made the lo-fi sound slightly fuller and quite enjoyable. I found the record was more listenable in whole as a result. No one song was better than any of the songs on the first record, but the style varied enough to keep me interested. Side A is excellent and side B has a few gems as well, including TGIF and Cry for everything bad that's ever happened.

Couldn't Care Less vs. Could Care Less

I am aware that my grammar is not perfect and I'm alright with that. I've noticed/fixed many mistakes on here and have surely made numerous others that I haven't caught. This one, however, gets to me every time someone says or writes it.

'I could care less about this' conveys that you must care at least a little bit, or that there is
an infinite possibility of how much less you could care. 'I couldn't care less about this' conveys just as it says. There may be other things you care equally as little about, but not less. I made this graphic as an aid.

A Record a Week: Hannah Georgas - s/t

This record is out of order, I know, but I went to see her on Saturday and picked it up, so why not throw it in to the mix.














SIDE 1.
ELEPHANT
SOMEBODY
ROBOTIC
ENEMIES
SHORTIE

SIDE 2.
FANTASIZE
MILLIONS
WHAT YOU DO TO ME
ODE TO MOM
WAITING GAME

The self-titled album from Hannah Georgas marks her third album, but her second full length. It is a rebirth of sorts, as she has left behind a simpler pop sound and branching out in a new direction. Her older albums are great in their own respect, but I feel like this is a more mature sound and one that reflects her shifting into her mid-20s. That's not to say that there can't be deep pop music or that there's anything wrong with her earlier records. In fact, they are great records and digest easily.

This record, on the other hand, has a couple of songs that pop right away, but the more you listen, the better the record gets as a whole. The echo-y vocals and drum machine sounds have replaced the catchy innocent beats and tunes.

The record is a blend of Florence and the Machine and Metric. Spacious sounds layered masterfully and well produced by Holy F*ck producer/member Graham Walsh. The record starts with the beautifully slow building Elephant and that sets the tone for the whole record. The record is, like the show was, a mix of steady beats and ambient beauty.

Other favourites include Robotic, Enemies, Millions and What You Do To Me.

Sunday Brunch: Tofu Scramble Deluxe

Concocted this at my sister's house with her leftover scramble and some other things.












INGREDIENTS:
1 pkg Extra Firm Tofu, drained
1/2 tsp Turmeric
1/2 tsp Cumin
1/4-1/2 tsp Chili Flakes
1/4 tsp Chili Powder
1/4 cup Corn, fresh or frozen
1/2 small Onion, chopped
1/2 cup Daiya Shreds (or other vegan cheese shreds)
3 tbsp Chili Sauce (this was her homemade, but any kind would work)
1/2 Avocado, diced

Heat a cast iron/aluminum pan to medium-high with a dash of oil. Crumble the tofu into the pan and add the onion. Add in the spices and the corn, if using frozen. Stir to combine and reduce heat to medium-low. Add corn if using fresh and cook for 4-5 minutes until warm through. Top with 'cheese' and put in the broiler. When the 'cheese' melts, transfer to a plate and top with chili sauce and avocado. Enjoy!