"Someone asked the novelist how he was able to write so consistently and remain inspired and motivated. He replied, 'Two hundred crappy words per day, that's it.' The idea was that if he forced himself to write two hundred crappy words, more often than not the act of writing would inspire him; and before he … Continue reading Take a Look in the Mirror →

"Who pours himself forth as a fountain-head is known by the Knower,Who leads him, enchanted and serene, through the emergence of creation, Which so often closes where it ends and ends where it begins." Rainer Maria Rilke Satellite may be P.O.D.'s best-known work, but every time I listen to their self-titled fifth album, I wonder why … Continue reading Payable on Death →

"Everything hangs on one's thinking." Seneca In October of 2003, Korn released "Right Now" as the second single from Take a Look in the Mirror. It has often been used as an opening to the band's concerts and has been a fan favourite since its release. It was as heavy as anything Korn had created, … Continue reading Right Now →

"We all want progress, but if you're on the wrong road, progress means doing an about-turn and walking back to the right road; in that case, the man who turns back soonest is the most progressive." C. S. Lewis Limp Bizkit's fourth album, Results May Vary, was the product of a sixteen-month odyssey that saw … Continue reading Results May Vary →

"By refusing to commit and thus maintaining your autonomy you retain the initiative: Your moves stay matters of your own choosing, not defensive reactions to push and pull of those around you. Slowness to pick up your weapons can be a weapon itself, especially if you let other people exhaust themselves fighting, then take advantage … Continue reading Numb →

"The art of living is more like wrestling than dancing, in so far as it stands ready against the accidental and the unforeseen, and is not apt to fall." Marcus Aurelius In November of 2003, Korn released Take a Look in the Mirror. Their sixth studio album, it would mark a return to the American … Continue reading Did My Time →