Dark Poem of Addiction

  Let me just get this post started by saying I love Lou Reed. One of the first albums I ever bought from the record store was the Velvet Underground & Nico, and it rocked. There's a famous quite (supposedly by Brian Eno) "The Velvet Underground's first album only sold a few thousand copies, but everyone who bought one formed a band." Although it has been confirmed that around 1969 (about two years after the album's initial release) that about 58,476 copies were sold, rather than just a "few thousand," I feel that this quote still holds true power. Just listening to anything by the band and you will absolutely love it. It will transport you to a futuristic world in which music cannot be defined by year or genre. And you will love it.
  That being said, I don't plan on making this a depressing tribute post to the lovely life of Lou and all his work. I plan on making this a celebratory post on everything going on in my life right now, and I hope you all will appreciate it.
  This past Thursday and Friday were.. heavenly. I was finally happy, for one of the first times in the past year, and for no particular reason, either. Actually, on both Thursday and Friday I couldn't stop listening to the Velvet's "Heroin" and "Sweet Jane." Both those songs always mellow me out.. I'm listening to them as a type, and the sweet sixties vibe is calming me down. It's strange.. they're an upbeat rock band, yet they make you feel like you're floating on a groovy cloud. I wasn't planning on making this a Lou post, but fuck.. listening to the Velvet Underground again is bringing back so many memories. They just have a sound that's so unique, I can't even describe it. Screw ranting about my life. Everyone go listen to Lou Reed!

♥ It's a Mod Mod Mod World ♥

  Here is yet another personal post! Following this are some images of things I own/received since the last time I posted (which was before Christmas!) so enjoy!

My Jim Morrison painting.

My homemade life-size Robert Plant cardboard cutout. Took my two and a half hours!

My first flower crown :)

My bass guitar. It was originally covered in duct tape and stickers, and after a week, we removed it and repainted it like George Harrison's Rocky. :)

Some records. From top to bottom, left to right: The Doors by The Doors, Bob Dylan's Greatest Hits by Bob Dylan, Hot Rocks by the Rolling Stones, The Velvet Underground and Nico by The Velvet Underground and Nico, Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd, Meaty, Beaty, Big and Bouncy by the Who, Simon and Garfunkel's Greatest Hits by Simon and Garfunkel, The Kids are Alright by the Who, and Who's Next by the Who.

My favorite Christmas present, my record player! I think that's Simon and Garfunkel playing.

The Pattie Boyd picture inside Eric Clapton's Slowhand.

My Beatles related records, from top to bottom, left to right: The Beatles at the Star Club (1981) by the Beatles, All Things Must Pass by George Harrison (1970), Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band (1967) by the Beatles, Let it Be (1970) by the Beatles, Living in the Material World Soundtrack (2012) by George Harrison, Ram (1971) by Paul McCartney, Imagine (1970) by John Lennon, Abbey Road (1969) by the Beatles, and Rubber Soul (1965) by the Beatles.

 

 

She's a Femme Fatale

 Warning: Feminism Rant!

 I personally feel like females in the entertainment business are not taken seriously. If they try to make a career out of themselves people generally think, "Oh, good for her!" Or, "Oh, how cute!" It's always a 'I'm-glad-she-could-do-it' type of situation. If a male is in the entertainment business, it seems to come as second nature. It's just expected of him to get a decent career.
  I've found this unintentional sexism especially evident in the music industry. Male bands are considered typical, while all female groups are mostly considered a joke, and they're simply not as popular with the public. Young girls listen to bands consisting of all males because they're attractive and talented, while young boys don't listen to all female groups because they lack interest. The only way they'd associate themselves with these groups if they thought the band's members were attractive, and even then, they probably wouldn't listen to them.
  Now of course this isn't always the case, but most of the time, sadly, it's true. I haven't really been involved in feminism before this year but sites like Rookiemag have really made me think. Why aren't girls treated fairly in the business world?
  This also got me thinking: There are a lot of female musicians that I really admire. But do I admire them just because I'm a female as well? If any guys read this (which I know they don't) is this statement true? Do only females actually appreciate music other females make? Because I sure as hell love music men make as well. In fact, a majority of my favorite musicians are men. This isn't because I'm sexist against my own kind; It's simply because there aren't many serious female musicians out there. There used to be, but they slowly died out and were replaced with sluts using auto-tune.
  Here are a couple female musicians from the 60's and 70's that I love. I won't provide all that much about them, but that doesn't mean I don't love them!

France Gall was a French pop singer in the mid-60's. Although her career wasn't vivid, she enjoyed great success with the few hits she had.

Nancy Sinatra; She was Frank Sinatra's daughter. Although she didn't have as vivid a music career as her father, her hit song "These Boots Are Made For Walking" is still deemed a classic in female power.

Nico, pictured center; This picture is of the Velvet Underground from when Nico joined them for their hit album, The Velvet Underground and Nico. She is know for her deep voice and was very good friends with pop artist Andy Warhol.

Brigitte Bardot; Although Brigitte was seen as a sex symbol throughout the world during the 1950's and 60's, she tried a singing career and landed a decent hit with "Moi Je Joue." She is more known for her acting, but this is sadly a song that provides men was a more sexual healing than musical.

Before Cher launched her acting career, she was a singing partner with then husband Sonny Bono in the group Sonny & Cher. Their hit song "I Got You Babe" was yet another example that a wife couldn't make it without a man by her side. Cher later disproved this point by creating a successful solo career after she and Sonny divorced.

The Runaways were an all-girl punk rock band in the late 1970's. They didn't have too many hits either, but I think this is primarily because they were an all-female group. Joan Jett (far right) became the most famous of the group, launching a successful solo career throughout the 1980's afterward.

Twiggy was more known for her iconic modeling throughout the 1960's, but she did launch a singing career eventually. "When I Think of You" was her biggest song but wasn't much of a hit.

Like many others on this list, Françoise Hardy wasn't known much for her singing up until the mid 60's. She was also a French TV actress and model.

  I guess for those of you who don't appreciate music made by female artists, I've made a playlist with a few of my favorites from the 60's and 70's. Enjoy! Hope the rant didn't bother ya.

The Feminine Female. from itsamodmodworld on 8tracks Radio.

1.) "These Boots Are Made For Walking" - Nancy Sinatra

2.) "Femme Fatale" - The Velvet Underground and Nico

3.) "Moi Je Joue" - Brigitte Bardot

4.) "I Got You Babe" - Sonny & Cher

5.) "Laisse Tomber Les Filles" - France Gall

6.) "When I Think of You" - Twiggy

7.) "Cherry Bomb" - The Runaways

8.) "Le Temps De L'amour" - Françoise Hardy