----Happy Birthday. You're getting old. Ha. Ha.---- Wait. That wasn't a very nice thing to say. Now you go over there and say you're sorry.

Who knew monkeys could be this much fun? And equally delicious...Check out the comments on yesterday's post.

Ok, it's far too hot to type for very much today. It's hotter than a porn shoot at a Turkish prison in the city. Whoa Nelly, that's hot.

We must quickly mention that The Frames are doing a free show at the South Street Seaport tonight @ 6pm. They are one of Ireland's finest exports so please go check them out if you get a chance.

Without further ado and with even less grace, here's this week's Top Five:

1. The Killers - Hot Fuss (Ok. We know. This band is all the rage right now and we don't want to seem like we're just jumping on the bandwagon. Nope. We're driving the damn thing. This record is superb. All aboard.)
2. Kings of Convenience - Riot On An Empty Street (We got an advance. It comes out on July 27th. It is beautiful.)
3. Rilo Kiley - The Execution Of All Things (They have a new record on the way. All indications are that it will be good. Like homemade soup.)
4. Snow Patrol - Final Straw (Love Scotland. This band helps that cause.)
5. Radiohead - OK Computer (Stop us if you've heard this one before...)

So kids, have a wonderful holiday if you're in the states. If not, have a wonderful weekend. We'll be back on Tuesday or something like that. Assuming, of course, that we don't blow our fingers off with firecrackers. Call 911 and get some ice. media5