(Belated) Happy New Year to all the folks on this forum! Hopefull, 2011 will prove to be loads better than 2010! Cheers, guys!

I am looking forward to the releases of the following bands : Graveyard The Rasmus Evanescence Bloodhorse (hopefully) (to name a few )

Well, if I was foolish enough to be listening to the radio where all the mainstream nonsense is being played or foolish enough to watch music channels like VH1 and MTV, then I would have to say that bands like "Kings of Leon", "Green Day", "Maroon 5" and "One Republic" are haunting me! But being the sensible person that I am, I only listen to bands which I want to listen to and which sound pleasing to my ears on my own fuckin' terms (thank you very much), and certainly not to those which are literally being fed to the masses day after day by some corporate organisation! So, no! There is no band which haunts me! Besides, in any case, I do not believe in Ghouls, Ghosties, Pixies or Goblins or whatever other paranormal nonsense is out there! Hey, we are talking about being "haunted", aren't we?

Me too! That's what makes libraries dedicated to music some of the most interesting places to hang out, on the planet! To think that some folks actually feel that libraries are exceptionally boring places! They are dead wrong if you ask me!

:hysterical: Ooh! You're naughty!! Damn you! :hysterical:

I was lucky enough to watch this really sweet, yet dramatic animated film on Christmas day!

Well Magic, hypothetically, if the 4th test match ends in a draw tomorrow, the Aussies still have a chance because the next test at Sydney will pretty much be a "the winner takes it all" sort of situation! I do hope that doesn't happen! I really want things to go England's way! EDITED TO ADD : I am aware of the fact that the chances of the 4th test ending in a draw are very close to nil. However, I am absolutely terrified! I want England to win so bad that I don't want to make any bold predictions now and have them literally blow up on my face tomorrow! Anything can happen! Only time will tell!

Wow! I can't believe I forgot about Michael Crawford! Wonderfully talented, that's for sure! Ah! You used to love Enid Blyton's works too? OMG! Yet another thing we have in common! No wonder we are such good friends! OK, back to the topic : Wellington boots Greetings like "Cheerio" The BBC (you have to admit that quite a few of their shows are good!)

LOL! I know it ain't a fight! But it is very interesting stuff indeed! And you are very creative by the way! I love this post! A big hello from Auckland, New Zealand!

I have proof that "The Hellacopters" have definitely made a mark here in NZ. I know I'm way off topic but I can't help myself! I have to tell you this! About a month ago, I went to the Music Library at the University of Auckland (that's where I study by the way) to borrow Zep's biography "When Giants Walked The Earth". I (out of curiousity) was checking out the CD collection there (which depends on the music tastes of the Faculty of Music). I found the usual bands like Zep and Floyd. Just a couple of shelves away under "H", while I was looking for stuff by another fav of mine, "Herman's Hermits", (CDs are arranged as per the artist / band's name), I found "Supershitty To The Max"! (Seeing the back of the CD cover with the phrase "Respect The Rock" was so cool!) That was the only album by "The Hellacopters" I found there (unfortunately! ) but I just couldn't believe it to be honest! I got all excited and stuff and I listened to it, through my laptop and that really made my day! After listening to it, I made up my mind to buy it ASAP!! I really do wonder who on earth in the Faculty of Music is a fan! The tracks "TAB", "How Could I Care", "Born Broke", "24th Hell" and "Gotta Get Some Action Now" were instant stand-outs in my book! Again, apologies for being off topic! I just couldn't help myself! Oh and I'm thinking of buying "Rock & Roll Is Dead" and "Payin' Their Dues" next! LOL! I know! I have to control myself! But, I am obsessed!

OK, now I am really tempted to make some popcorn! Continue the fight, gentlemen!

I sure hope so!!

1. A big bottle of Gordon's London Dry Gin 2. A new fan in my room to cope with the Auckland heat 3. 7 itunes downloads I couldn't be happier!

My ultimate favourites : 1) (Gotta love the "Indian" influence here, although that wasn't Hendrix's intention! ) 2) (Would you look at all the trippy colours here?! Lovely psychedelic cover art, that's for sure! ) 3) (Radio Moscow ALWAYS fascinates me with their art work! ) 4) (Damn! Not only is the album fantastic but the cover art just blew me away! ) 5) (To be honest, to me, this album cover looks way more interesting than the cover for "The Dark Side of The Moon". Just sayin' ) 6) (This album cover reminds me of the Zep song "Stairway To Heaven" ) 7) (It's a bit gothic and creepy looking! I like it! LOL! ) 8) (A bit bizzare looking but that's what makes it a stand out IMO! ) 9) (Although, I couldn't give a shit about the album, I do love the cover art! ) I think that's about it! For now

I think it is John Paul Jones (by a mile!) I love guys who are quiet and underrated! Robert and Jimmy are way too wild for my taste! What a cutie! *Sigh

Mr. Bean (well, the guy is a nutter but you can't help but like him! ) Black Adder Cartoon characters like "Noddy" and "Postman Pat" The "Carry On" series Charlie Chaplin

Wow! The theme sure sounds fun! I love it when comedies get all controversial! I better stick to the topic too! The Catherine Tate Show Charles Darwin The Barmy Army Footballers Wives (yes! That was one hell of a show, but who's complaining? )

Hi Swede! I've been very obsessed with "The Hellacopters" these last couple of weeks (but I don't think the obsession is going to go anywhere, even in the distant future)! I was very pleased to find practically all their albums here in New Zealand, at reasonable prices! Usually the good stuff is either out of stock or is never available or is an import which burns a huge hole in a person's pocket! But I have you to thank, because you're the one who recommended them to me in the first place! And yes, "High Visibility" and "By The Grace of God" are indeed their best offerings (like you very rightly pointed out), but "Super Shitty To The Max" (should be renamed "Super Explosive To The Max") is really amazing too! And I'm really loving "Head Off" so far (best birthday present, a girl could ask for! ). OK, I'm getting really carried away here! BTW, I see you've made some really nice purchases too! I love "The Sonics", "The Sparkles" and "The Wailers" too! Enjoy your 45's!

Hi Fool Well, I have heard of it but I've never really got a chance to see it, to be honest! Is it good?

Woah baby!! What lovely knockers! Hmmm...does that belong to "The Beautiful Women" thread?

OK, this could take a while because I have so many things that I would like to thank England for! MUSIC & POPULAR CULTURE Led Zeppelin Queen The Beatles Pink Floyd The Jimi Hendrix Experience (yes! I do believe that this band is English! ) Cream Blind Faith The Who MOD culture (including "swingin' London" ) LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE The English Language William Shakespeare William Wordsworth The concept of Tragedies & Comedies Jeffrey Archer (for his novels and short story collections, damnit!! ) J.K Rowling Enid Blyton (get over it! she is a childhood fav of mine!) Slang terms like "oh blimey", "sod it/ sod off" (yes! I think they sound very cool ) SPORTS Football Cricket ECONOMICS & POLITICS J.M Keynes (perhaphs the greatest economist, the world has ever known! ) The Westminister System Sir Winston Churchill (for his role in WW II) (I would have mentioned Adam Smith here but he was Scottish! ) T.V SHOWS Little Britain My Family Fawlty Towers Are You Being Served? Some Mothers Do Have 'Em Bless This House After You've Gone Wire In The Blood The Bill Eastenders Coronation Street The Benny Hill Show Doctor Who Waterloo Road Eggheads The Weakest Link (To name a few) I'll be back with an even bigger list. Stay tunned!

Wow! This thread is so entertaining! It is even better than cable T.V!

Damn! That owl is sure as hell making me very sleepy! I have never yawned so much in my life! Wow! I better hit the sack before I fall asleep on the god damn keyboard or something! Goodnight folks!