Actually bought some music

A few days ago, I was keeping the kids occupied while The Lady was trying to get some work done (applying for a grant, I think). Wandering around the local mall, and ducked in to JB Hi-Fi, just to see if they might have a "Best of Run-DMC" album for cheap (I've had a hankering).

And actually, they did! Ten bucks Australian (about US$8.50). Sounds good.

Right next to the checkout counter, they had a ten-dollar bin. Took a quick flick, to see if they had anyone I'd actually heard of. Right on top was Operator Please (local band, getting national attention; they're all in high school, play fun, energetic poppy rock). Sold!

After I paid for my purchases, I thought, Hmmm... maybe they have **other** albums I've heard of. Two "Best of" Devo albums -- but one I already had, and the other one wasn't necessary because I have all their albums. (Devo is probably my #1 band...)

But, found a Rage Against the Machine live album; two more Thomas Dolby albums (the "She Blinded Me With Science" guy; I have one of his albums); and a "Best of" Alphaville CD (including "Big in Japan" and "Forever Young"!!!).

So: six CDs; about sixty bucks Australian (in Australia, the sales tax is included in the sticker price -- ha ha ha...!), which is about US$51.


I haven't done that in a looong time. Listened to Run-DMC at work today. Because it's tricky.


--GG