i hope anyone that’s reading this has a wonderful new year. i have a problem of never making plans and i think that might hurt me again this year. either way, new year’s eve is a fun celebration no matter where you are or who you’re with (then again, i’m an optimistic person and i know some people get an overwhelming sense of sadness with the coming of a new year). what better way to celebrate (or not) than by listening to Friendly Noise’s newest and last installment in their free mp3 releases, which i’ve written about in length down below. their newest release is quite fitting since it’s titled “New Year’s Eve” and it’s by the very excellent Testbild!, who are definitely no stranger to this column. the song is a lullaby for those stranded in their thoughts, wondering just what will happen when the clock strikes twelve and whether their dreams are just hopeful pennies that fall to the bottom of the pond. the line “gliding lanterns of imploded dreams” is quite succinct in addressing the hope of a new year. i for one will not be making any resolutions, but that doesn’t mean i won’t plant any wishes.

sadly, this brings an end to Friendly Noise’s MP3 Releases. i implore the one or two of you reading this blog to venture forth and get them all before they’re gone forever. hurry!