This is not a love entry.

Considering the fact that I’m heartbroken, I thought it might be appropriate to spend some money on myself. Admitedly, I’m not female. Meaning, I already knew what I was going to buy before I even started the van. This, as opposed to the stereotypical female tendency to “browse”. Though, I suppose I like to browse at things as well. Just different things. When I go out to browse, it’s clearly thus.

I wanted two CD’s. Somehow, the release of RAMMS+EIN’s new album slipped under my radar until Cliff and Dan told me about it. And. As a result of listening to too much radio, I’ve had interest in Franz Ferdinand. I feel sorry for people who don’t even know who the band is named after. I was delighted that I got both CD’s for $14 each, as opposed to $20. I mean, seriously. The RAMMS+EIN DVD that Dan got me cost around $14. (Or so he claimed.)

I bothered to babblefish the title of that DVD last night. That long-ass word translated to “Cinema”. How fitting.

Then, since I was in the mall, I wandered over to Frederick’s of Hollywood. Well. On my wandering, I noticed a Dippin` Dots. Um. Talk about proliferation of a hyped product. I remember seeing them at theme parks. But now in malls? Talk about turning the “Ice Cream of the Future” into a self-fulfilling prophecy. I like that stuff when it’s a novelty, but I’m not sure I want to make a habit of eating it.

I remember the first time I went to Frederick’s of Hollywood. Yeah, I was nervous. Now I waltz in and when they ask how I am, I ask whether they have any sales. *smirks* They rotate their stock, so I know when to come in. There’s really no point for me buying things there at full price. They typically have a thong/g-string offer of 3 for $19. Or something. I noticed they didn’t have any g-strings today. Instead, they brought in some cotton thongs. About damn time. Unfortunately, as it was clearance, most of the stock was XL. I just can’t fill a thong that size. : P

I saw two red cotton thongs and got both of them. Red’s my color, what can I say? To fill in the third slot, I got another silk thong, this time in purple. Buying undies makes me happy. I saw some super soft silk boxers there, two for $29. But um. I haven’t the cash to throw around. Perhaps another time. Moreover, that’s the kind of boxer you’d want to show off with a significant other.

So.

Given that the RAMMS+EIN album won’t sux0r, I listened to Franz Ferdinand first. It’s pretty much what I’ve read about it. Exceedingly unique sound. An almost disco beat, if you pay attention. Catchy, at times. I have a feeling it’ll be an album that I’ll listen to now, put away, then rediscover at a later date. I’m delighted that these Scots can play guitar. Any songs where you can actually hear the chords have my respect. They sound like a soundtrack to an indie movie. Though, maybe that’s just the european in them.

Which brings me to RAMMS+EIN. Cliff told me it isn’t all that good, and is filled with ballads. Um. I’m not sure what album he was listening to, but I like Reise, Reise. The album’s sound seems somewhat sinister. The songs build and build off each other, the way I felt when I listened to Mutter the first time. I was reminded of White Zombie while listening to the album, which isn’t a bad thing. The good thing about RAMMS+EIN is that all their albums have a different sound, yet when you listen, it’s clearly RAMMS+EIN.

My first favorite off the album is “Los”. A mean acoustic carries the song as complexity rises and falls. I’d swear I heard a harmonica in there. As for the publically known “Amerika”, you have to see the english translation to appreciate it. Which I happen to have. I don’t speak German, but I know how to find translations online. : )

Refrain:

We’re all living in America,
America is wunderbar.
We’re all living in America,
Amerika, Amerika.

When I’m dancing, I want to lead,
even if you all are spinning alone,
let’s exercise a little control.
I’ll show you how it’s done right.
We form a nice round (circle),
freedom is playing on all the fiddles,
music is coming out of the White House,
and near Paris stands Mickey Mouse.

We’re all living in America…

I know steps that are very useful,
and I’ll protect you from missteps,
and anyone who doesn’t want to dance in the end,
just doesn’t know that he has to dance!
We form a nice round (circle),
I’ll show you the right direction,
to Africa goes Santa Claus,
and near Paris stands Mickey Mouse.

We’re all living in America,
America is wunderbar.
We’re all living in America,
Amerika, Amerika.
We’re all living in America,
Coca-Cola, Wonderbra,
We’re all living in America,
Amerika, Amerika.

This is not a love song,
this is not a love song.
I don’t sing my mother tongue,
No, this is not a love song.

We’re all living in America,
Amerika is wunderbar.
We’re all living in America,
Amerika, Amerika.
We’re all living in America,
Coca-Cola, sometimes WAR,
We’re all living in America,
Amerika, Amerika.

So um.

I’m content with my support of the American economy?

Hmm. I think that’s all for now. If anything else comes to mind, I’ll be back. I always am.