William Shatner – Has Been
October 7th, 2004
Take a look at the sidebar. I’ve put what I’m listening to and reading at the moment.
The new William Shatner album “Has Been” is surprising. Alright, he’s still chatting his way through his songs, and that’s expected. No, not chatting — he’s reciting poetry in that unique overly-expressively pithy William Shatner way.
What is surprising is that the music is quite good, and his he goes well with it. And it has Ben Folds and Henry Rollins. (Or ask me if you’d like to borrow my copy)
Hey, did everyone realize that Kalan Porter, the new Canadian Idol, is from Medicine Hat? I used to go to Scouts with his cousin! That makes me next-to-famous!
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Holy Smokes!!!
Oh yeah, I know all about Kalan. When I went home this summer, my parents were totally obsessed with Canadian Idol…turns out my mom taught Kalan in grade 2.
Shatner is God. This album is proof. Leonard Cohen, watch your back!
I see you’ve been reading some Dan Brown. I could shake my head and say why, but that would be disingenuous, as I’ve read “The Da Vinci Code” myself.
OK. I must admit that I wasn’t really too drawn to listening to William Shatner…it just didn’t sound like it would be interesting at all…hahah But, since my turkey is in the oven and all my dishes are as prepared as they can be at this point…and I am just waiting here…I finally clicked on the link. It’s pretty good…I am enjoying it. Thanks for sharing!
Aha! Well done Skrabar. I have only heard one song of the Album – the cover of “Common People”, which I thought was greeeaaaaatt!(said in Tony the Tiger voice)
I will definitely have to get my hands on the album if, as you imply, the rest of the album is just as good.
I notice that you are also listening to the Scissor Sisters. I’d be interested to know what you think of them. Again, I’ve only heard a few songs from the album, but “Laura” really bugs me. I don’t think I’m a fan.
Of note: The Divine Comedy was just in town, and none of our gang went to see him! (I had a good excuse though)
There are definitely some good moments on the album, but Common People is the strongest of the songs. If you have nothing else to chuckle ironically about today, you’ll love it.
I’m revisiting Pulp on the basis of William Shatner’s interpretation. That’s what I love about music!
The Scissor Sisters are good in a 70s-crap meets 00s-trendy kind of way. You could dance to it, but not tap your toes. I’m convinced that I need to put together a mix tape with “Filthy/Gorgeous”.
As for The Divine Comedy, there was a concert at The Grand Rex, a stately old Art Deco theatre — with a full orchestra. I didn’t go because either:
a) Neil Hannon is taking himself far too seriously, and is thus boring, or
b) I just don’t get the joke anymore.
There was also (c) they were sold out of tickets by the time that it was worth going to see, but that doesn’t stop either (a) or (b) from also being true.