So this past weekend I started and quickly finished the book Natasha and Other Stories, by David Bezmozgis. It had me within the first 3 paragraphs and by the time I finished the main story, “Natasha,” I was really jocking this dude’s work. His perspective on immigrant culture delves deeper than usual and reveals a pure humanistic quality that I totally dig. The stories touch upon everything from basement masturbation and teenage love to self discovery and loss–always a bit of humor to accent the book’s melancholy.
Shortly, after finishing the book, the song ”Thirteen” by Big Star came on my ipod. It reminded me of “Natasha.” Read the story and listen to the song. It’s way better than me explaining the connection.
Bonus Shit: Elliot Smith covering “Thirteen”
These two clips from Serge Gainsbourg don’t need an intro. They’re simply amazing…..nuff said.
Random Fact: Serge Gainsbourg claims that he once had sex with Tolstoy’s granddaughter in Salvatore Dali’s home.
The only thing hotter than a woman with a foreign accent is a woman with a foreign accent having an orgasm. Enter Aguaturbia’s “Erotica:” 3 minutes and 49 seconds of a Chilean woman having an orgasm over an amazing instrumental track.
I’ve listened to this song countless times, yet I still get a little uncomfortable whenever it comes on my ipod while in public. I wonder whether or not the people standing next to me on the train can hear it. It’s kind of fun…..try it and let me know how you feel.
