Aidan, he of the Depeche Mode Facebook covers, attended the Depeche Mode concert in Chicago Aug. 24 and is here to give a micro review. We’ll start with the set list and comments following some of the titles. The songs performed from the new album Delta Machine are in bold and Aidan says they chose the right ones and were to be expected. “Welcome to My World” “Angel” “Walking in My Shoes” “Precious” “Black Celebration” “Policy of Truth” “Should Be Higher” – amazing “Barrel of a Gun” “Higher Love” (sung by Martin Gore) ~ could do without this acoustic slowed-down version of a song with a majestic build-up in its original form. “Shake the Disease” (sung by Martin Gore) – enjoyed his “aaahhh-aahhha” parts…
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Chicago reclusive author Clive Javanski was having custom book shelves installed in his new apartment and our friend Aidan came to help. Clive is still in Bucktown, but now he lives near Lottie’s Pub. It’s where the three of us went on a recent Monday to enjoy few lunchtime pints (Dos Equis on tap) and the taco special . Aidan, who doesn’t live far but drove to Clive’s in order to bring work supplies and wood of some sort, bitched about the “no parking” signs plastered around Lottie’s before he figured out they were for a different day and time. It turns out they were posted because the TV show Chicago Fire films scenes at Lottie’s, something I’d forgotten about if I knew it…
“We’re gonna HBO that shit” 10:35 a.m. I call Lena Dunham to discuss season 3 of Girls and declare ban of Vince Vaughn movies. 10:55 a.m. I call the producers (Mark Wahlberg) of How To Make It In America and tell them that if they can, to go ahead and make a third season to close out the canceled series. I think running back-t0-back with Girls sounds about right. 11: 05 a.m. For some reason, Lana Del Rey is in the hallway and as she walks by, gives me the finger. 11:30 a.m. I also call Bored To Death creator Jonathan Ames and discuss a 1-hour movie version of that show. 12:10 p.m. There’s a message from Treme creator David Simon regarding the final (shortened) season that’s…
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