Author Archives: robchristopher

An exceptionally peculiar evening. Here’s how it went down: 1. After work I went to the gym, realizing halfway through my workout that my ensemble was deeply unflattering.2. I walked home from the gym wearing my deeply unflattering emsemble, now drenched … Continue reading →

It’s Xmas in August for yours truly! A free download from the new Byrne/Eno album became available today, and I’ve been listening to it on repeat. “Strange Overtones.” Lovely. It has more of a “traditional” song structure than some of Byrne’s other … Continue reading →

The Dead Girl [2006] 1. On the back of the kitchen cupboard, a recipe written on pieces of masking tape. 2. She puts the toilet lid down and then sits on it. In her lap is her purse and a … Continue reading →

The Dead Zone [1983] 1. He leans back, puts his hands behind his head, a look of calm, ritual determination on his face, then slowly bends forward until the blades of the scissors are inside his mouth and against his … Continue reading →

Surprise. I just won The Complete Decca Recordings of Count Basie on eBay with a low bid. I’m anxious to dig in. I’ve heard them compared to the Duke Ellington collection I have, and that I already listen to pretty … Continue reading →

My review of Chris & Don, A Love Story

This is directly from the official Trader Vic’s News Page, so it’s safe to assume it’s credible: For the fans of the old Trader Vic’s in the Chicago Palmer House Hilton, it has been a long agonizing wait, but at … Continue reading →