The Vanishing

I have heard what I think personally is one of the best albums ever. It is by a band called Brand New, and the album is called 'The Devil And God Are Raging Inside Me'. It is such a full and complete album, very technical with lots of winding guitars. But very easy to listen to. It is not an album full of radio-friendly one hit wonders, but more of a long-term investment. Think slight Modest Mouse but with tones of Six By Seven, but with a very current feel. Its good. Listen to it now.

I got some new brakes for my bike yesterday. A pair of Hayes 203mm mechanical disc brakes. They are absolutely killer. Will stop me on a dime no problem.

Going to view two flats tomorrow. One in Ibrox and one in Dennistoun. Both look good, so will hopefully get one soon. Will be nice to move into somewhere new and have some more space, and living back in Glasgow will be good fun.

Still looking forward to when Steve and I can hit up the West Highland Way. Need to wait for his leg to heal and for me to get some time off again. Might be doing some hills this weekend so can add them to the list.

Check this website out. It is for the new Truativ HammerSchmidt cranks. Very nice technology. An internal front derailleur system which allows you to shift without even pedalling and gets rid of the front mech. It blows my mind with how it works, but its good progress to getting rid of derailleurs for good.