Aziraphale + Crowley + early-80s technology = 200 words, ( Bonus Round )

For this week's installment of the music-blog-that-isn't, I thought we'd take a field trip to the general store. Need some Ajax? They've got it. Raspberry preserves? You betcha. It's close to two in the afternoon, and the air is full of dust and diesel exhaust, and somewhere, just over the horizon, an old wireless eeks out Ruth Etting.

But wait! That's so cliché: I know squat about small town living. I also know how much I dislike the term Americana -- its use tends to gravitate around record execs who have a vague and unclassifiable artist on their hands. In other words, laziness. Is lumping the following in one post any better? Probably not, but they still sound sweet from here.

Bowerbirds - In Our Talons

Christine Fellows - What Makes the Cherry Red

Jim White - That Girl from Brownsville, Texas

Peter and the Wolf - People of the Night

Wildcard: Grace Potter and the Nocturnals - Ah, Mary

Title: Heavy Weapons
Author: Argyle
Fandom: Life on Mars
Pairing: Sam/Gene
Rating: PG
Disclaimer: These characters belong to the BBC and Kudos. This is a work of fiction, and no profit is being made.
Summary: Sam likes men of action.
Notes: Crack. For the 1973flashfic comfort challenge.

( Heavy Weapons )

Title: Pillars of Salt
Author: Argyle
Fandom: Life on Mars
Pairing: Sam/Gene
Rating: R
Disclaimer: These characters belong to the BBC and Kudos. This is a work of fiction, and no profit is being made.
Summary: Gene has a history. Sam's seen it.

( Pillars of Salt )

So! In the category of things I've always wanted to do comes this little number: host a music blog. But I've neither the time nor the wherewithal to deal with such a thing right now. Which brings this pale imitation -- Argyle's Portmanteau. Five songs, once a week, up for download. A miniature playlist which might well fit in with waiting for the kettle to boil or the beer to chill. It's low-commitment! A sentiment to which I can relate. And perhaps there'll be something new for you, because who doesn't love new music?

And now? Ladies' Night. Seems as good a place to start as any.

The Ting Tings - Great DJ (Dance punk/pop)

Santogold - Shove It (Ska, urban, new wave)

St. Vincent - Now, Now (Sonic folk)

Joanna Newsom - Inflammatory Writ (Chatty folk)

And the wildcard: Françoise Hardy - Je N'Attends Plus Personne (Yé-yé)

Aha, and if there's anything I love more than talking about music, it's listening to music. Please rec if you're so inclined!

Title: Carpe Demon
Author: Argyle
Fandom: Good Omens
Pairing: Aziraphale/Crowley
Rating: PG
Disclaimer: Messrs Gaiman and Pratchett own all. I make no money from this, and no copyright infringement is intended.
Summary: Every good plan has a little wiggle room.

( Carpe Demon )

Title: As It Is When It Was
Author: Argyle
Fandom: Life on Mars
Pairing: Sam/Gene
Rating: PG
Disclaimer: These characters belong to the BBC and Kudos. This is a work of fiction, and no profit is being made.
Summary: How strange it is to be anything at all.
Notes: Set directly post-1.08, because I'm totally smitten by the crazy. "Assume the position!" Also, written in an hour and change for the contrelamontre choose your own challenge, this one nicked from 20 Sept. 2004: "There is nothing like returning to a place that remains unchanged to find the ways you yourself have altered." -- Nelson Mandela

( As It Is When It Was )

So, first off, thanks for all the birthday wishes!

While I'm feeling zany and not a little bit tipsy, I think I'll offer this: a five things meme. Request a "five things..." fic in any fandom I've written in the past two-ish years (predominately Good Omens, Life on Mars, Dead Like Me, Wind in the Willows, and Hot Fuzz, but feel free to peruse my tags if you're in need of a refresher), and I'll be most happy to write it for you. Really! I've rather a tetchy bit of work-related travel coming up, so I'll definitely be in need of time-fillers. &hearts

And the other totally amazing thing to come out of '83? Oh yeah.

Title: Touch of Evil
Author: Argyle
Fandom: Good Omens
Pairing: Aziraphale/Crowley
Rating: PG
Disclaimer: Messrs Gaiman and Pratchett own all. I make no money from this, and no copyright infringement is intended.
Summary: Some pleasures are less guilty than others.
Notes: Originally sketched for some Contre challenge or other. Happy 13th!

( Touch of Evil )

Title: Creatures of Habit
Author: Argyle
Fandom: Life on Mars
Pairing: Sam/Gene
Rating: R
Disclaimer: These characters belong to the BBC and Kudos. This is a work of fiction, and no profit is being made.
Summary: Every man's disease is his personal property.
Notes: Written in 30ish minutes for the contrelamontre h/c challenge. Aha. A comedy?

( Creatures of Habit )