The Lost Years

So this morning, my girlfriend, my sister and I all met at 5am to watch the finale of 'LOST'. Full of excitement I didnt really know what to expect. I knew with only two hours they wouldnt 'answer' all the silly things and that it would all be wrapped up very fast ending with some meaningful metaphor.

What I didnt expect is that they would just end it with sloppy and lazy writing which left most people frustrated that they had watched for so long to only to be told they had been stuck in purgatory and are now off to heaven.

I have read a few people saying they were happy with the ending and have enjoyed the show throughout. I guess I am with them, but I do feel dissapointed that the double episode was let down by the writers having to squeeze too much in and still leaving massive gaps in the story, even the continuity of events within the episode were confusing..... How did ben get out from under the tree?

I really hope there is more to Lost than just this finale, maybe a prequel and sequel movie series?

Personally I would love to see a history of dharma spin off mini-series.

As when all great tv shows end its a sad times but see it as a journey, its not the destination that matters its the getting there.

FUN FUN FUN

So for ages I have been talking about starting a new video project.

Over the last month I have been building some launch content for a new website that will hopefully launch in May/June

Whilst doing this I am also doing some video work for various companies/pr agencies/record labels/websites

Here is the first video interview I have done in a long time. It's with the band .fun, they are a punky/indie band with ex-members of The Format. The interview is quite comical and worth a watch even if you dont know/dislike the band. Let me know what you think!



Look out for the new website soon!

Face To Face

Face To Face are touring in Europe this April. I really want to see a headline date of them but all dates are either festivals or support slots for The Dropkick Murphys.

come on FACE TO FACE.... please realise their is a demand for some headline shows!!

My top 10 records of 2009

So I have included 1 extra. Deal with it. Not in any order.

Rancid - Let The Dominoes Fall
http://www.myspace.com/rancid

Return to form for the punks from the east bay. Now they just need to come back and play some decent size shows in the UK.



Dear Landlord - Dream Homes
http://www.myspace.com/letslynchthedearlandlord

First time I heard this I was hooked. still play it daily. SYKED for the uk shows in May.




Nofx - Coaster
http://www.myspace.com/nofx

Best album since So Long And Thanks For All The Shoes




The Arteries - Blood, Sweat & Beers
http://www.myspace.com/thearteries

Easily best new band in the UK. This album will go down as another Household Name Records Classic.



The Lawrence Arms - Buttsweat and Tears
http://www.myspace.com/thelawrencearms

Best EP by far, only complaint is that it isnt an LP




Broadway Calls - Good Views, Bad News
http://www.myspace.com/broadwaycalls

If there had to be a no.1 this would probably be it. Great follow up to the hit-tastic self titled first album.




Classics Of Love - Walking In Shadows
http://www.myspace.com/classicsofloveband

Jesse Michaels of Operation Ivy new band. Hard Girls are behind the instruments. looking forward to a full length from these guys.



Cheap Girls - Find Me A Drink Home
http://www.myspace.com/cheapgirls

Ian Graham's vocals are nothing short of brilliant. Hopefully these guys will be back over in the UK during 2010



Pearl Jam - Backspacer
http://www.pearljam.com/

This was played constantly during my holiday in Australia this year, so great memories of an amazing trip with a superb soundtrack.



Mariachi El Bronx - El Bronx
http://www.myspace.com/thebronx

Finally got a proper release. Weird that I probably wouldn't buy any other mariachi music though.



The Gallows - Grey Britain
http://www.myspace.com/gallows

Fuck the critics, fuck the majors, fuck what you think. I love this record.

here we go again...

so predictions this week again come from myself and Mike. For those that are interested should go check out his blog/tumblr - http://miketreat.tumblr.com/

here are the score predictions for the weekend of 9th/10th May 2009

MINE

Saturday, 9 May 2009

Blackburn v Portsmouth, 15:00 1-0
Bolton v Sunderland, 15:00 2-1
Everton v Tottenham, 15:00 3-1
Fulham v Aston Villa, 15:00 2-1
Hull v Stoke, 15:00 0-1
West Brom v Wigan, 15:00 0-3
West Ham v Liverpool, 17:30 0-3

Sunday, 10 May 2009

Arsenal v Chelsea, 16:00 2-1
Man Utd v Man City, 13:30 3-1


MIKE'S

Saturday, 9 May 2009

Blackburn v Portsmouth, 15:00 2-1
Bolton v Sunderland, 15:00 1-0
Everton v Tottenham, 15:00 2-0
Fulham v Aston Villa, 15:00 1-2 (sorry)
Hull v Stoke, 15:00 1-0
West Brom v Wigan, 15:00 0-3
West Ham v Liverpool, 17:30 1-3

Sunday, 10 May 2009

Arsenal v Chelsea, 16:00 2-2
Man Utd v Man City, 13:30 4-0

Last time we did dreadfully, lets hope we are abit nearer the mark on these ones

Heroes

Two of my idol's in one picture, taken by me.

Predictions

I know its near the end of the season but something i may and try make a regular event for next season. Me and a friend give our predictions for that days/weekends games

Score predictions for 25/04/09


Dave McManus (me)

bolton vs villa - 1-3

everton vs man city - 1-1

fulham vs stoke - 1-0

hull vs liverpool - 0-3

man utd vs spurs - 2-1

west brom vs sunderland - 1-2

west ham vs chelsea - 0-0


Mike Hemsley (not me, Hassle Records, founder of MEGA LOLZ)

bolton vs villa - 2-2

everton vs man city - 2-0

fulham vs stoke - 1-0

hull vs liverpool - 1-1

man utd vs spurs - 3-0

west brom vs sunderland - 0-2

west ham vs chelsea - 1-0