Two new releases which I've been listening to. Radiohead's "Hail to the Thief" and The New Pornographers' "Electric Version."

Two excellent albums from ultra creative bands... Radiohead have come up with the only thing I really like from them since "OK Computer." They're still moody and very dynamic. And the music is back to actually sounding like songs. Cool.

And if I liked "Mass Romantic"... well, you can imagine what I think of "Electric Version." Signed to Matador (and Canada's Mint) Records, The New Pornographers are now more energetic and, dare I say, making music that's even more interesting than on their debut. Good things do get better.

And I need a portable mp3 player!