By mattr on December 31, 2009
Back at the beginning of 2009, I picked out some stuff I was looking forward to – I had about 10 albums that I thought would be exciting. Looking back, I think I was about 50/50…
(each link takes you to the Spotify album page for a listen before you buy)
Antony and the Johnsons – [...]
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By mattr on December 31, 2009
And so the year, and the decade ends – and I’ve saved my favourite list till last, the most potent version of the most potent artform, the holy grail of new and old bands alike, the full album – these ones have been my favourites of the decade – in no particular order, these [...]
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By mattr on December 30, 2009
Some great pop music around during the noughties – here are 10 of my favourite tunes – you can listen to the entire playlist at Spotify by clicking here.
Gnarls Barkley – Crazy
Beyonce feat Jay-Z – Crazy in Love
Robyn feat Kleerup – With Every Heartbeat
Kylie Minogue – Can’t get you out of my head
Rihanna – [...]
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By mattr on December 29, 2009
Still my favourite way to relax, an appointment with the big screen and a chance to completely escape and immerse myself in someone else’s imagination. These are my favourite 10 movies from the noughties – in no particular order:
Slumdog Millionaire
Juno
There will be Blood
Lost in Translation
The Dark Knight
The Wrestler
City of Ember
The Lives of Others
Children of [...]
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By mattr on December 28, 2009
I doubt that scholars will think of any of these as classics – but these are my favourite books of the decade – in no particular order:
Atonement – Ian McEwan
Freakonomics – Levitt and Dubner (my thoughts at the time)
Small Island – Andrea Levy
I, Lucifer – Glen Duncan
Non-fiction – Chuck Palahniuk (my review in 2006)
The [...]
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By mattr on December 27, 2009
Right – we’re reaching the important ones now – these are some of the best music videos of the noughties – not necessarily the best songs, but the 3 minute masterpieces that accompany them – each with links to watch the video – again, in no particular order:
Kylie Minogue – Come into my world [...]
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By mattr on December 26, 2009
So, you’ve set up that shiny new laptop or netbook that you’ve been bought and you’re looking for new places to visit – I recommend these 10 – ten of the best blogs out there that will set you up for 2010 and beyond…
LifeHacker – tips and tricks to make you smarter
Zenhabits – minimalist [...]
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By mattr on December 25, 2009
Christmas Time – and wherever you are, whether you celebrate or not, I hope you are having a peaceful time with people you love.
I’m breaking one rule here today (give me a break, its Christmas!) – these are my alltime favourite Christmas Songs, not just from the Noughties – every single one is timeless – [...]
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By mattr on December 25, 2009
Do you have to have a reason for loving? – Brigitte Bardot
On this special day – nothing remotely business like for me – just a simple quote from a beautiful woman.
I’m celebrating with at my brothers with my beautiful family.
I hope you are with the people you love today…
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By mattr on December 24, 2009
Everyone knows the best bits of TV are in between the programmes – 30 seconds of brilliance from the mind of a marketing genius – in no particular order are 10 of my favourite ads from the noughties:
Nike – Parklife (so many great Nike ads)
Honda – the Cog
Will.I.Am for Obama (not strictly advertising – [...]
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