Catshanghai

I have 46 minutes until I leave to go on holiday to Phuket for a much needed rest away from computers, Shanghai and the winter. Before I go, I’d like to wish anyone reading this a happy seasonal time whatever place and religion you happen to be abiding in. I will keep this post short and sweet by being all male and rattling off a series of meaningless lists that capture some of the things I have enjoyed over the year.

Time is pressing so I do not have anytime to justify or fully source my choices. That can wait until I get back.

Best Music

1. ‘Lantern’ by the Clogs
2. ‘Espers 2′ by the Espers
3. ‘Impeach My Bush’ by Peaches
4. ‘Radiodread’ by Easy All Stars
5. ‘Ys’ by Joanna Newsom
6. Cold Fairyland’s Live Album

Best Gigs/ DJ Sets

1. Vialka at Yuyingtang
2. Dirty Three at Live Bar
3. Cold Fairyland at DDM Warehouse
4. Goldie at Bon Bons
5. Banana Monkey at 1234 Festival

Best Films

1. V For Vendetta
2. Grizzly Man
3. The Proposition
4. Children of Men
5. Thankyou for Smoking
6. Black Dahlia

Best Shanghai Restaurants

1. Chalon
2. Crystal Jade
3. Xinwang
4. Azul
5. Caspah Cafe
6. Simply Thai
7. Vedas

Best Gadgets/ Software

1. Video Ipod
2. Portable hard drive
3. Mojopac
4. Stickis
5. Moodle
6. Drupal
7. Wordpress