Frank Chow: Asian- American Political Pundit

I was introduced to this band by an acting buddy. The entire album has this kind of infectious groove. And with various vocal appearances by some of the most talented performers, you get one of my favorite albums of the year. I could've picked a couple of different tracks from this album and undoubtedly you would have liked all of them, but this so happens to be my fave. Enjoy! Sbtrkt website I am Frank Chow and I approved this message

And it begins! With, predictably, music and the best songs of 2011. So the first in this installment is Fleet Foxes - Helplessness Blues . This song hits on all the ethereal notes of phenomenal folk music. Fleet Foxes released such a strong album and this so happens to be the defining song as well as the album's namesake, Helplessness Blues . There's a reason it was nominated for a Grammy, it is simply that good. Lyrically the song levels me with its honesty and sincerity: I was raised up believing I was somehow unique Like a snowflake distinct among snowflakes, unique in each way you can see And now after some thinking, I'd say I'd rather be A functioning cog in some great machinery serving something beyond me But I don't, I don't know what that will be I'll get back to you someday soon you will see I don't know about you, but basically that's how I've felt all of 2011. I am Frank Chow and I approved this message

Well I'm back in sunny California. The trip to Chicago although brief was fantastic in that I got to see my family. There's nothing quite like an Oak Park Christmas Eve. It was cold, but not unbearable. I received some lovely unexpected gifts and played a mean board game or two. Lots of screaming, drinking and laughs. That's my family. We also trekked to my ladies neck of the woods for a farmer's Christmas. There's something relaxing and peaceful about being surrounded by nothing i.e. the picture above. Her nieces and nephews were adorable as can be, watching them reminds me of what Christmas used to feel like each year. And it snowed the last day. The only downfall was I didn't sleep much. With all the travel and my retail work schedule I think I only had one decent night of sleep...somehow though it makes sense. Christmas and the holidays have always seemed so rushed and full of anxiety these past couple of years. I guess I should expect it more so now that I ...

One more day till Christmas Eve! I'm not that excited because I'll be working at 6am, then hopping on a flight (thank God it's Virgin) and arriving late to the party in Oak Park. At least I'll be able to see family for like two hours. What's everyone up to this holiday? How's the Festival of Lights going? I hope everyone is having a blessed and fantastic time with family and friends. Here are your highlights: Louis C.K. hilarious comic, model citizen House Republicans couldn't say no forever, Payroll Tax Cut clears Let's talk about jobs record Romney Eight soldiers charged in death of PVT. Danny Chen Ummm Amazon and teh super duper computer Chow!

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news , world news , and news about the economy I woke up feeling wretched. Not sure what's going on. Perhaps it was working nine hours last night. Meh. I'm actually looking forward to traveling to Chicago on Saturday. As for the forecast it looks like it won't snow...hmm, warmer than normal in the Midwest during winter...that reminds me of something Al Gore once said...what was it? Oh yeah, he invented the internet! Here are your highlights: Boehner cuts off C-Span cameras A reminder, the auto industry bailout did some real good Concept bottles for Evian... STAR WARS!! Mitt Romney "Any President?" ad by the DNC. Pretty bold. And the calamity continues! Watching Boehner Twist in the Wind Chow!

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Ho ho ho holy hell the GOP is full o crazy this time of year. No payroll tax holiday, no unemployment benefits and a bit of procedural tricks in a pear tree! And in even better news this is the least popular Congress in history. So it's got that going for it as well. Only a couple of days till it's on for Christmas, Happy Hanukkah to those who rock that out as well! Here are your highlights: Even conservative pundits think the GOP House is messing up Obama's poll numbers look promising. Also too, help out Washington Monthly if you can Robot takeover continues TNC, on Ron Paul "Old News" and "Ron Paul's Shaggy Defense" Pitchfork has their "Top 50 Albums" , do you agree?! Chow!