I've been going without sleep for days, after I saw the mysterious trailer for the untitled film produced by J.J. Abrams (of Lost fame) that played before Transformers. The film, currently being known as Cloverfield or 1.18.08, has been creating "ginormous" (yeah, I hate that word too, but I'll freely use it now that is it in Webster's dictionary) buzz due to its viral marketing campaign of mysterious clues and arcane websites. I think this is obviously lame, but a fun and stressful way to kill time at my job. My mind is so tired from searching for clues that anything could be a clue now.
For instance, I should be discussing the Rogue Wave album Asleep At Heaven's Gate due September 18 on Brushfire Records. However, all I can think about is how Rogue Wave might have something to do with that damn movie. FYI: I have no life other than TMT and catering to my Mr P altar/nudity room, so it is understandable that I am totally nerding-out on all the hype. Fuck this Rogue Wave news. Lead singer Zach Rogue gets enough attention anyway, like getting his music played on popular television shows like Weeds,Friday Night Lights, and Heroes. Okay, so there was that time when "Bird on a Wire" was playing at the abortion clinic where my sister was getting a... um... controversial procedure done. But that is neither a humorous nor entertaining story to share. I did get a free t-shirt from the whole experience though.
Eh, alright I forgot what I was rambling on about. I'm so tired. I should go to sleep. Okay, quick Rogue Wave wrap-up. Let me see, Asleep At Heaven's Gate was produced by Roger Moutenot (Elvis Costello, Yo La Tengo, Sleater Kinney), so that is a definite upside. The album will also feature guest appearances from Matthew Caws of Nada Surf and John Vanderslice. I know at least one TMT writer who would buy this album on the Vanderslice collaboration alone. The downside to this might be that Brushfire Records is a record label that was started by Jack Johnson and his wife in 2002. Do I despise Jack Johnson? Maybe I did at one point, but maybe the hate will wear off eventually.
Truthfully, I highly doubt Rogue Wave have anything to do with 1.18.08, but maybe this album will put me in much-needed peace. Still, I need some sort of clue. If you do know something Mr. Rogue, and you are keeping it secret, you better spill the beans. I mean why are you asleep at heaven's gate anyway? Is the monster up there? Is God the monster? I know you know. Tell me! I am now beginning to realize that maybe it's "us" who are the monsters. We are the consumers and the impatient fanboys who are as quick to realize our own downfall as we are to realize that premature ejaculation is not impressive to anyone.
Now, I must head back to the IMDB boards to obsess some more. I have learned nothing. But at least this article has been absolutely successful.