MATT MANERA

---

They attack from the north

The government makes me laugh

What the population of the world needs is something to take their minds off of the mundane chore of life itself.

What's my age again?

"They" say that you learn from your experiences and that experience comes with age. Considering my robust age, I feel that I have learned some rather valuable things in life so far.

"America, the easy"

A park bench has the potential to offer a remarkable place for observation. Under human tissue, its steel and timber composition willingly cradle while listening to the world as it continues in its ever-persistent existence.

"In Love and War, (without the love)"

Over the course of American history many wars have taken place, and coupled with every war there is artistic expression.

Wish you were there

The color pink never sounded so good. On Saturday night, the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra lended their musical talents to perform a noteworthy selection of the psychedelic songs of Pink Floyd.The BPO, along with Berklee-trained guest conductor Brent Havens and vocalist Randy Jackson, lead singer of rock band, Zebra, joined forces to give the crowd at Kleinhans a show that would make Roger Waters crack an approving smile.

Grittiness gives 'Berth'

Like squeezing out a newborn from the womb, The Used rear their dirty heads for the first time in two years with the release of "Berth," a live CD/DVD album.

Valentines Day Laylist

There can be a lot of pressure based on setting the romantic mood on Valentine's Day. When the situation calls for boiling sexual fluids between you and a partner, flip on these tracks if you need that extra push over the edge to crank the romance up to 11.1.

MCR says the best isn't good enough

Even with his band's new album, "The Black Parade," having earned the golden praises of countless music critics as well as netting the label of best new album of 2006, My Chemical Romance guitarist Frank Iero still feels just as awkward as ever.

The '80s Won't Die

The 80's hosted many killer films with motivational and inspirational '80s anthems that still haven't grown old.