Live – This was Kanye West’s week, he played four nights, I saw him twice and he was the epitome of artistic integrity and musical mayhem; an astounding statement defining musical and racial freedom in 2013.
Recorded: I’d give the nod to Blood Orange’s Cupid Deluxe, much much better than we usually get from modern r&b, with Jake Bugg close behind: the problem with Jake is he is so damn precocious and not smart enough to sell it. Robbie’s newbie is a disappointment after last years Take The Crown. Different, of course.
National – The US agrees to a nuclear disarmament plan? Slow down? Israel isn’t too amused and after the disastrous outcome in North Korea, who is to blame them. If you’re getting schooled by Kim Jong-un, maybe you need to be real careful with Hassan Rouhani.
Local – nyc goes back to the future as we all eagerly await the Bill di Blasio. Of course, Bloomberg had the best management skills imaginable for a Mayor, he just bought off anybody who disagreed with him. Bloomberg leaves with the nyc deficit paid off, see you in four years folks…
Sports: Knicks and Nets continue to lose at an alarming pace and A-Rod? Looks like he is going down.
