I have been as of late a Lauren of very little words. I will be honest in the state of my mind words are so finite, that I almost fear the possibility of my words being misconstrued.

And there isn’t much that I believe a well thought out doodle or game of lemon can explain.

SO. . .

All I really have to say is that this year has been *special* to say the very least. And 2008 has finally waged what I hope is its final yet nastiest blow…

the disbanding of Phantom Planet.

Yes, I know they have been a band for 14 years. AND that they have changed their line-up several times. I have seen them perform at least 3 times and every time I have, they were nothing but awesome.

I can also recall the first time I heard “California” (before it was the theme song for the O.C.) and how Jenny Ching lent me her copy of the Guest. I remember that I was 14 and had my folder covered in collages (my pre-photoshop art form.) I also recall in the group of friends I mingled with, a Phantom Planet album was a much needed staple in your music collection. I suppose I just feel melancholy and a bit old.

I shall always have a place in my heart for Phantom Planet. And I wish all the guys in the band the best of luck in all the stuff they do.

My suggestion if anyone else feels slightly melancholy about this is to listen to both editions of “Do the Panic”… I like the second one better.

Also they are performing their last show December 12, 2008, in Los Angeles at the Troubadour.. tickets are $15. And I am totally going…tell me if you want to go too

xx LAUREN