Everyone I've talked to has said the same about the new Strokes- that they didn't want to like it, but they just can't help it. That means it must be pretty good. Though I saw the video for 12:51, and while it was a cool video, I couldn't understand a word Julian Casablancas said due to the mumbling.

I'm off to the Pacific Northwest- everyone pray I get this job so I don't have to live in a cardboard box for the rest of my life! (Ok, just a bit dramatic, but whatever)

p.s. There is talk of a potential Shins interview in November . . . stay tuned!