I Don’t Like AFI Anymore

Get over it people! I’ve found other musical acts that I like so much better. Leave me alone.

Also, how can I be a “fair-weather fan” when my interests change? If I don’t like something, I’m not going to pretend I like it.

Guess Who’s Probably Not Buying the Next AFI Album?

Me.

Alright

If AFI’s next album is titled “Crash Love”, I will not buy it and I will never listen to AFI again. NEVAR EVAR.

Mystery’s Over

That’s a bit of a let down. But I suppose it was kinda cool while it lasted.

AFI Mystery Thingy

So, just of late, AFI has redesigned their official site. At first it was a black screen with a grey blob. Then it was updated again with a bigger blob. Another update showed another black screen with a grey blob. By then, I think a lot of us knew that each update actually revealed more and more of a picture. Today, Dec. 17, the picture seems to be complete with a hidden quote in it’s file name. You wouldn’t notice the quote unless you right-clicked on the picture and clicked on Properties. What is gotten is: learnfromyesterdaylivefortodayhopefor_theimportantthingisnottostopquestioning.  Why do this? Why cut out part of the quote? For those of you who don’t know the quote, it was from Einstein (his name separated into “ein stein” means “a stone” for all you conspirators). Another thing was the weird file names (01, two, iii, 4, Five, 6, seven, 8, nine, [insert above quote]). What has AFI come up with now?

Some More Random Thoughts

Let’s talk about AFI. I got into AFI around the end of 2007 I think. Can’t remember anymore. Anyways, it was not too long after the Love Like Winter video release. I actually watched LLW without even knowing that it was AFI. I was sitting in front of the TV one day after school eating something and watching Canada’s music channel Much Music. Didn’t listen to the music, but I was rather entranced by this effeminate man chasing after what turns out to be a snow vampire (this is the proper term, Marc, not ice bitch!). Didn’t think of the video again until I actually got into AFI. When I saw the video again some months later I was like “Didn’t I see this before?” then smacked myself when I remembered.

As to how I got into AFI, it goes like this: First heard the name was from Gerard Way while he was talking about the Despair Faction and the MCR fanbase. Then I saw a couple kids around my school wearing DF-exclusive AFI shirts (I think there’s a grand total of 3 AFI fans in my school not including me). I decided to check AFI out. Started up Limewire and downloaded about 5 songs. Got hooked on Miss Murder, The Great Disappointment, and Bleed Black. Then I bought Decemberunderground (DU) and the I Heard A Voice (IHAVe) DVD. Found that I really enjoyed DU and was crazy over the Days of the Phoenix performance. I then bought the retrospective album. Loved that even more than DU. After that I actually downloaded every AFI song I could off Limewire. Other fans may be pretty pissed off with me saying this. I can justify it though because I still bought every CD and then the All Hallows EP. Took me forever to get Black Sails In the Sunset, though. At HMV here, it’s rarely ever in stock and it’s not sold at any other close and convenient music shops.

I remember my first time listening to songs off of Very Proud of Ya (VPOV) and Answer That and Stay Fashionable (ATASF). The only music I had heard from AFI then was off of DU and Sing the Sorrow (STS). I could hardly listen to it. At the time, it sounded like shit. In time, ATASF became one of my favorite albums simply for the laughs I got out of it.

So yeah. After becoming a fan(atic), I was absolutely crazy about AFI. They were my favorite band, knew everything about them, the whole nine yards. Luckily, I’ve calmed down since then.

My Rant On P2P

Don’t know where to start on this, but I don’t understand why P2P file sharing is starting to actually replace buying the product, “product” being anything from CDs and movies to software and games. I can understand temporarily downloading a CD because your local media stores are out of stock. But once your media shops have that CD again, you get off your ass and go buy it. At least, this is what people SHOULD be doing.

I’m not completely down on P2P. I believe P2P is a good way to sample music. In fact, it’s how I got into AFI. Up until the end of 2006, AFI didn’t exist to me. I had heard stuff about them of course, eventually watched an AFI video without knowing it, and finally, saw some kid at school wearing a Despair Faction-exclusive shirt. I was then curious and sampled about 5 or 6 songs using Limewire. Some of the songs were The Interview, Miss Murder (I now hate this song), and Bleed Black. I was hooked. Through this file sharing, I got into other bands like VNV nation, HIM, ect.

But I supported the bands by actually hauling my ass to HMV and buying their albums. What happened to the feeling of ownership? That feeling like you owned just a tiny bit of your favourite band. Even without that feeling, how can you call yourself your band’s biggest fan if you won’t support them financially? I’m not telling you to buy the merch, I’m telling you to buy the CDs and enjoy the art and liner notes put into the package made specially for the true fans.

So My Eve Begins…

Coffee, The Misfits, AFI, The Creepshow, my computer, Microsoft Word, and perhaps Caitlin will make up my Night of the Dead. I currently have 3 different versions of Halloween on my playlist. “WTF?” right? But I love Halloween. I blame Danzig. Actually, I blame AFI for doing a cover of the song and me loving it.

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Now playing: The Misfits – Halloween
via FoxyTunes

Hello Again

Sooooo, it’s been another long while since I last posted. Strangely enough, I just don’t feel like blogging too much anymore. There just hasn’t been much to post. Still don’t have a lot to post.

Waiting for midnight to arrive in California. I’m listening to KITS Live 105, a radio station in Cali, and there is supposed to be a midnight special show featuring new songs from a variety of artists including Blaqk Audio, VNV Nation, and HIM. This special is supposed to last 3 hours. So that’s either 3 or 4 am I’m going to bed at then. They have a typo on the front page. Said “new dark cuts from AFI…” when it’s supposed to say “new dark cuts from Blaqk Audio”.

You’d Be Surprised By What You Find By Accident…

Well, heLLO, Mr Rabbit. Where have I seen YOU before? In and AFI-related object? Oh that’s right, you are scribbled out on the second last page of the Sing the Sorrow lyric booklet with the caption “RABBITS ARE ROADKILL”. Seems Davey dis/likes rabbits. And perhaps Tricia McKellar’s work. Or maybe Dave’s just obsessed with little furry animals.

Like Whoa!

This has been the longest stretch between posts aside from my vacation/nightmare. Damn. I’ve been distracted lately. That and tired. Horrible excuses, I know. I just haven’t had anything to write about.

Blogging Final Fantasy hasn’t posted in 42 days. That makes me sad. Blogging Zelda is still gone. Even sadder still.

Snuck off to the mall today. Bought AFI’s Shut Your Mouth and Open Your Eyes. I am loving it. Why oh why does HMV NOT have Black Sails In the Sunset? And why do they only have ONE copy of Answer That and Stay Fashionable? Monday, I am going to buy that one copy. I don’t care if I get into trouble with the ‘rents. I am going to get it. And another cd. Maybe Very Proud of Ya. Or maybe a Fort Minor cd. Or a Social Code cd.

Another thing: The Umbrella Academy has made a pretty good debut. A comic reviewer has said some pretty good things about it. Just scroll down… you’ll find it quickly. And I know, I’m still obsessing over HIM. HE who started the comic. HE who created the art and the story. This obsession is no longer about HIS looks, but more about who HE is. I hate you, Gerard. I hate you to the point that Monday I might buy your comic book. I hate you to the point where if and when your band comes out with another album, I’ll buy it no matter how shitty it is.

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Now playing: Social Code – I Was Wrong
via FoxyTunes

No Longer Filled With Teh Angry and Da Grr.

I played the AFI game today. I beat the AFI game today. How? Via Vern’s computer. Took me only 2 hours, no, LESS than 2 hours to beat it. It’s intelligence-insulting. But I absolutely love the Jade Tree. I never knew you could grow Jade on a tree.

Random thought while watching the IHAVe DVD: You can see AFI’s tattoos through their white clothing. IF they are wearing some sort of undergarment, WHY can’t you see them?

Of Accidents and Annoyance

*is currently remembering the laws of friction* When you rub two things together, you generate heat. Also, the two things being rubbed together will break down. Hence the unintended eraser burn on my arm. Eraser burns hurt like a BITCH. Even worse than a razor-inflicted cut.

I just found an AFI game made by a fan. I downloaded it. I tried to play it. Did it work? No, cuz Windows Vista is a bitch. Fills me with teh angry and da grr. I want to see the Jade Tree! And I want to actually see Davey say (in the game) “Hi, I’m Davey. I’m an alcoholic”. Then there’s Danzig and his fictional twin Giznad. Apparently Matt Skiba loses his head in the game, too. Also, there’s appearances from Nick 13, Tim Armstrong, and others like former band mates Mark and Geoff. Teh angry and da grr, I tell you!!!

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Now playing: AFI – This Time Imperfect
via FoxyTunes

More Stuff

My depression’s getting out of hand. Really. Or call it bipolarity. In the mornings I experience a really nice, natural high. Afternoons, I crash into the depths of despair and agitation. Especially at school. It sucks, cuz the crash takes place during my favorite class.

Aaaannnnddd today I came across another AFI fan. Crossley せんせい asked a couple people yesterday to show off what they are good at. They presented themselves today, of course. The first person, Tai, decided to sing the first 2 verses and the chorus of Silver and Cold. She’s fairly good at singing. Then a guy played Good Riddance (Green Day) for us. He was pretty good as well.

You Speak Fish? Amazement! -glub-

So I went to the mall today [amazement!] with the ‘rents and the Brat [death by McDonald's]. I FINALLY bought both CexCells and The Art of Drowning. If I was not a good little girl, I would’ve snuck to the mall anyway bought them much much sooner.

Tis also the first day of September. School starts on the 4th. Fuck fuck fuck. Why does school start on a Tuesday? Doesn’t make sense. My stomach hurts. Not ANOTHER ulcer. School sucks. Ulcers suck.

In Which I Raise An Eyebrow

It’s 2:52am. Why don’t the neighbors bitch about me blasting AFI at this ungodly hour? Unless they can’t hear it, even with my window open.

Jepha Howard makes me giggle. See the special version of Pretty Handsome Awkward? I have a screenshot of it! To upload it to PhotoBucket or not to upload it to PhotoBucket. I don’t want to get banned. Maybe I’ll risk it. EDIT: Now gone. How long will it be before I get banned from the site? I linked the pic instead of uploading into the post because I understand that not everyone wants to see Jeph’s sacks. I guess it’s not REALLY porn. You can’t see his cock. Maybe I won’t be banned?

DON’T! SPEAK! MY! DON’T SPEAK MY NAME!!!

So now you’ll love my screams
What’s left of me?
Love my screams like she does

Fuck. I hate it when dad talks to me, let alone under the influence of booze. I just wanted to walk away. But they already suspect I hate them. Do they care? Mary Anne has accused me of hating dad.

It won’t be all right despite what you say
Just watch the stars tonight as they, as they disappear, disintegrate
And I disintegrate ’cause this hate is fucking real
And I hope to shade the world as stars go out and I disintegrate

I… break down, and cease all feeling
Burn now, what once was breathing
Reach out, and you may take my heart away
Break down, and cease all feeling
Burn now, what once was breathing
Reach out, and you may take my heart away
… Heart away
HEEYAAAAAAAAAAHH!!!

This anger burns out quickly, and leaves me empty. AFI rob me of my anger, my hate, my bad emotions. I thank them for it. Now, I think I’ll watch the making of Love Like Winter just to see Adam prance around with the coat around his waist. Silly guy. It makes me laugh so hard.

So, It’s Like Almost Giving In To These Desires and Temptations

Just something I think you all ought to know: I nearly just gave in to the urge to make another MySpace page. Tis crazy. MySpace actually gave me something to do, with the forums, browsing people, reading other people’s blogs (namely AFI’s and Dandy Jon’s), and posting stupid bulletins.

That Dandy Jon. He’s a punk poet. An awesome punk poet. He’s a fellow Deadmontonian. That’s Edmontonian for other people who don’t know E-Town’s nicknames.

Fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck, fuck. I’m starting to wonder if the ‘rents paid the Telus bill. My Internet has disconnected and the modem’s goin’ all crazy-like. I’ll have to wait before I can post this. I only noticed this when I went to hyperlink Jon’s MySpace. Rebooted the modem. Perhaps it will work this time. Do we have a connection? Yes we do!!!

I would post the link b u t I’ve been out of the loop for so long that I’m not sure what happened to it. He has a page, b u t something (or Jon) went wacko and his profile is screwy? Or maybe it’s cuz I don’t have a MySpace anymore? *resisting urge to make another MySpace* Maybe those of you with a MySpace can figure it out: Dandy Jon.

So, No Sleep Last Night

I wonder how long I can go without sleep. I didn’t sleep at all last night; drank soy milk coffee every couple hours and messed about the MCR and AFI forums. Worried over tomorrow’s class cuz I don’t have any sketchings done for our next project. I suppose I could have started sketching last night, but the forums kept me occupied. I suppose I better get started now.

Instant inspiration! I was flipping through my cds and I saw HIM’s heartagram. So, I want to do either a heartagram or a pentagram. *blink blink* Did I mention that I’m Pagan? I think a pentagram would be really awesome. And be controversial. I’m a controversial person: I’m vegetarian, Pagan, a hater of Jesus-based religions, a left-winger, and I support DIY punk.

Damn, I’m tired. Maybe I should take a nap later. And I got two designs for my next project. I might need a third. Though I technically only need one. There we go: a hexagram, a pentagram, and a heartagram. I can relax now. Well, anyways, NAP TIME!!!!

*Crying*

I missed the first US concert. It’s all due to the alarm clock. Never went off like it should’ve. That damn clock NEVER goes off when I need it to. Why the Hell don’t things ever go my way? I’m going now to be emo. Who wants to come be emo with me?

Activist Davey…! *faint* A David Bowie cover… Ziggy Stardust! *squee!* I was hoping they wouldn’t play Miss Murder. They have a whole lot of other good songs. He’s having trouble screaming. Perhaps he didn’t warm up properly? That’s it?! Oh well. All that sleep deprivation for that. Linkin Park put on a longer show than that. I shouldn’t be comparing them. But it was a good show.