If you aren't into reading between the lines (or do they overlap?! Ooh, see what I did there.. be quiet Tash) this blog is squee at the the latest Paramore track, and the general buzz surrounding them at the moment (to say I was stoked for BNE would be an understatement) and.. reaction to last night's episode of Torchwood. The inner geek is back. ;DSo, after stalking Paramore around America via youtube, (and completely breaking down with excitement and sheer emotion at them performing Stand and Deliver by Adam and the Ants with No Doubt and The Sounds) I was of course aware of a couple new tracks from the upcoming album. I must say, I liked Ignorance from the get go, but now we've actually heard the full studio recording, it's a bloody tune and a half. I love this new direction they are taking - it's slightly different, but still oh, so Paramore - and I honestly thought that Zac could not top his RIOT! genius. But he seriously has, oh, how I idolize him. How I idolize them all! Lyrically I don't think they've ever been better. I think everyone dreads the whole "more mature, darker" album from their favourite band; I'd be lying if I said I hadn't been a bit worried. However, so far, it's sounding brilliant and I'm pretty much just super excited. I had to get that off my chest.
I am a bit concerned over this new influx of fans though. Don't get me wrong; the more people enjoying Paramore the better. I just want them appreciated properly! I know it's not on same scale, but this is their first big release since the whole Twilight thing. I hope the new fans who discovered them through the soundtrack take note of their previous achievements; the Green Day effect still leaves a bitter taste in my mouth.
Right. SPOILER ALERT. IF YOU HAVE NOT YET SEEN SEASON THREE TORCHWOOD: CHILDREN OF EARTH, EPISODE ONE, DO NOT READ ON.
Jack can't die. Jack can't die. I know this. I keep repeating this in my head. But it's like End of Days all over again! Is he going to wake up?! Of course, all logical reason says he must, how on earth can the show go on without him.. but he's got a bomb. In his fucking stomach. There'll be nothing left of him. We don't know how his immortality deals with that; what if he got decapitated?! I know he's not like dead!Owen (RIP you wonderful man) who would have had to carry his head around.. blah, I digress. I love Captain Jack Harkness, and I am worried. If that was him all burnt and screaming at the end of the episode two trailer... WHICH BASTARD WRITER DECIDED TO PUT HIM THROUGH THAT?! And they fucking wrecked the Hub, AGAIN!GWEN IS PREGNANT OH MY GOD. I kind of spoiled myself a few hours before the show aired by accident (fucking LJ comm) but still. She's clearly crapping one about telling Rhys, and Jack and Ianto are stoked for her. I don't know how I feel about this. It feels a bit.. predictable. Gwen as a mammy when she protects the earth and kills nasty aliens for a job? Hmm. I suppose it depends on how they handle it. But I shall remain skeptical for now.
Jack has a daughter. Before the OMGWTFKRAZYKOOKIES?! come on, it makes perfect sense. Jack is a manslag. For him not to impregnate anyone along the way (To quote John Barrowman in an interview with Jonathan Ross: "anything with a hole") would have been a flipping miracle. I'd been wondering about daddy!Jack for a while.
I'm still curious though.. I wonder who Alice's mother is, how she fits into the timeline. Logical explanation would be obvious, he met her whilst working at Torchwood Three (he has been there for centuries, waiting for the Doctor). It's sad, I think Jack would make a brilliant father, a brilliant grandfather. I wish Alice'd let him be around more.Missing Owen and Tosh, as always. I thought Gwen saying hello to their picture as she arrived for work was sweet; damn right you better not forget them, writers! I miss your geek!chic, Toshiko.
Ianto seemed much more melancholy compared to last season. Distinct lack of witty one-liners, sarcasm and his general dry humour! And this whole arguing about being a couple thing with Jack is extremely odd. I'm a bit worried for our Ianto. He's a sensitive soul. His coming out scene with Rhiannon and his brother in law was cute, but very uncomfortable. Bless him.
One last thing: GWEN, MMM. Especially this promo shot:
Season Three shows that yet again Gwen + Guns = Epic
I think I'll update on me and what's going on in due course. In the meantime.. Ignorance is not your new best friend, Cardiff. Or is it?
Tash? HE IS THE FACE OF BOE, HE CANNOT DIE. Bear that in mind :)
ReplyDeleteI know he is! But still. RT said Rose could never ever come back..
ReplyDeletelying bastard.