Instead of Moby

For some unknown reason Moby's show at the Paramount is sold out. His most recent album, 'Hotel,' is amazingly bland and forgetable. Actually, now that we think about it the album before that was also amazingly bland and forgetable. According to Moby's website, 'Hotel' has gone gold or platinum in France, Germany, Uk, Switzerland, Poland, Belgium, Austria, Portugal, and Italy. Sure, the U.S. may have Focus on the Family's James Dobson, Bill Frist and Fox's 'Life on a Stick' but at least Moby's album hasn't gone gold. Frankly, that is enough to make us want to stand up and recite the Pledge of Allegiance. On second thought since Moby always sports cool glasses, maybe the crowd is just looking for some fashion tips.

Instead of Moby may we recommend checking out the Magnolia Electric Co. at the Crocodile. Most people compare Magnolia Electric Co.'s sound to Neil Young and who are we to argue with most people. If that doesn't sound like your cup of tea, check out the Snow Patrol at the Moore Theatre. AMG says they sound like Belle & Sebastian, but we think they rock a little harder.