I probably won't be around much tomorrow. I'm heading down to Hastings to spend Christmas with Jo and her family. It should be fun. And I'm hoping the weather on the east coast is better than in Auckland.

After Matthew Good Band split up a few years ago, Matt kept going on his own. And so he should. He's a strong singer and a good musician. I happen to love his lyrics, too. Strange Days has to be some of my favourite lyrics, full stop.

As I was glancing through a music shop this afternoon, I ran across a copy of Avalanche at a decent price. I figured that it would be a safe buy, so off I went. I'm still on the first listen, but I've enjoyed what I've heard so far. Not surprisingly. Matt's style is easily digestible. I haven't had a chance to pay much attention to the lyrics yet. I'm imagining the magic will be hidden in there, for the most part.