current favorite albums
I personally really like it, but then again I'm not the authority on Death Metal. If you are really into Metal you'll either love it or hate it based on the sheer absurdity of the concept of the show and the songs, like Murmaider (It's about Mermaid murder) or Hatredy (Which features the awesome lyrics "I hate this audience/ regardless of applaudience"). From a musical standpoint it's pretty solid, Brendon Small (The shows creator) does all the instruments, except for the drumming which is done by Gene Hoglan (You know, one of the creators of Death Metal itself.) Unfortunately for the show itself, IMO the second season so far has been a bit of a let down.
The "Music Video" for Bloodrocuted can be seen here
My personal favorite song is probably Go Into the Water (There's no real video here, so just keep it on a tab while you're doing something else. Also, since it was taken from the promo, it's got a couple of audio "stamps", but they're only like 2 seconds long)
Fun Fact: It debuted at #21 on the Billboard charts, making it the highest rated Death Metal album of all time (not that metal fans are all that impressed/focused on the Billboard charts)
The "Music Video" for Bloodrocuted can be seen here
My personal favorite song is probably Go Into the Water (There's no real video here, so just keep it on a tab while you're doing something else. Also, since it was taken from the promo, it's got a couple of audio "stamps", but they're only like 2 seconds long)
Fun Fact: It debuted at #21 on the Billboard charts, making it the highest rated Death Metal album of all time (not that metal fans are all that impressed/focused on the Billboard charts)
The Mutts really ought to call Malcolm Young about that whole "Let There Be Rock" thing.
Anyway, here's what I listened to while sick:
v/a "The Estrus Lunch Bucket" - Three 7" EPs totalling 12 songs. It's a mixed bag with shite such as Girl Trouble's ill advised cover of Rufus Thomas's "Walking the Dog" to bands I pretty much don't like at all blowing my mind. Like Seaweed and Young Fresh Fellows even.
The Pretty Things "Buzz the Jerk" - One of the few 60s garage acts that I genuinely enjoy. This seven incher has four tunes and "You'll Never Do It Baby" is just my kinda song.
Thee Headcoats Sect s/t - Don Craine w/ Headcoats. It's the stuff that ended up on that Elementary Headcoats CD. Which is sweet.
The Mummies "You Must Fight To Live On The Planet Of The Apes" - Funny single here. The song "Whitecaps" (fairly generic surf) is both the last song on the first side and first song on the second side. It's just cut in the middle to end the first and rejoined right where it left off to begin the second. Then the title track is listed as "Immigrant Song" on the back which cracked me up.
The Masonics "When You Cry At Night" b/w "Where's Johnny Moped Now?" - Everything Bruce Brand has done that I've heard is gold. This is no exception. I believe this is his most recent band but it's not like I'm up to the minute or anything.
The Stuckists "Art or Arse" b/w "Anachronism in the UK" - Billy Childish.
Thee Headcoatees "I'm Happy" b/w "Park it up Your Arse" - The first song is weak but "Park it up Your Arse" is great. My mom wanted to hear this or I might not have listened to it because the Headcoatees were a small flash in the pan for me. I don't care for them much now.
The Kravin' "A"s "Pushin' & A Shovin'" - Bruce Brand in the early 90s. Not as sweet as The Masonics or Headcoats but very much worthy.
Dwarves "Lucifer's Crank" - On the one hand I saw the Dwarves on their first tour and they are still one of the craziest bands I've ever seen. On the other hand their recordings are generally pretty weak to listen to. But this one has "Free Cocaine" which is one of the best drug songs ever.
Zeke "SWPR" - I used to live with Zeke's tour manager and this was the first record they gave me. It has two of my favorite songs "Mainline" and "Mystery Train" but I can't really stomach the tinny flat recording.
Zeke "Flat Track" b/w "Mainline" - This is a test press of two of the songs they did in a live set for KNDD. I don't know if it was ever released properly. I have a CD of the whole set and it is my favorite Zeke recording of any kind. And that is exactly what makes me wonder what went wrong with this record. It sounds like shit.
Question Mark and the Mysterians "Are You For Real?" b/w "I'll Be Back" - My mom bought me this and I'm 50/50 on it. The first song is exactly what I like about garage rock. The second song is exactly what I hate about the sixties.
v/a "Teriyaki Asthma VII" - Stupid name for a stupid record. I'd throw this thing right in the trash if it wasn't for the awesome "Sister" by Superchunk.
The Pattern "Feverish" - Kinda cool that they took the time to name a single that only has two songs. They're about one step up from plain mediocrity. The singer should seek better friends.
The Dicks "Pigs Run Wild" b/w "Hate The Police" - This record rules. I never bothered much with the Dicks in the old days but I should have.
The Drags "I Killed Rock and Roll" b/w "Blacklight" - Basic rock of some sort. Slightly better than the Pattern. Not awful but it won't see the light of day again for a long long time either.
Ape City R&B - "She's Candy Coated" b/w "Oh Lil' Girl" - The best two piece I know of and one of my favorite local bands. Fat guys always rock and the guitar player is the fattest ever! I wish these guys would do an LP some day.
Hank Williams "I Ain't Got Nothin' But Time December 1946 - August 1947" - Mom was in town while I was sick and she wanted to go to Bop Street Records. Lucky for me because I saw this right when I walked in. The title track is my favorite Hank Sr song but I only had the version I like on an old cassette. This LP has that version too. Double album, pressed in 1985, brand new, $12. SCORE!!!
Ray Charles "The Genius Hits the Road" - Ray sings a bunch of whitey songs and it's awesome.
Bill Cosby "Why Is There Air" - I coughed so much one night that I tweaked my back. Laying face down and listening to comedy is the best cure I got. I grew up on this record and it never lets me down. Cosby was a genius.
Bill Cosby "Is a Very Funny Fellow RIGHT!" - Yeah he was a genius but this record has that weak Noah bit. I never did like that one. But it also has "Superman" and "Karate" which make up for it.
Justin Wilson "I GAWR-ON-TEE" - I think he's most famous for his cooking show "Cajun Cookin" but he was a funny comic too. This album is super lighthearted and tame with the jokes focusing on things like duckhunting, alcohol, cajun stuff and dogs. I love old comedy like this.
The Damned "Smash It Up The Anthology 1976-1987" - Wouldja believe I never really listened to the Damned before? Sure I heard 'em but I was led to believe they suck through a series of the wrong people playing the wrong songs. Their earlier stuff is obviously 110% what I'm into right now so I've been getting mega mileage out of this.
The Valley s/t - This is the king of the CD player right now though. Yes, I am totally biased. But it still ROCKS!
Pa
Anyway, here's what I listened to while sick:
v/a "The Estrus Lunch Bucket" - Three 7" EPs totalling 12 songs. It's a mixed bag with shite such as Girl Trouble's ill advised cover of Rufus Thomas's "Walking the Dog" to bands I pretty much don't like at all blowing my mind. Like Seaweed and Young Fresh Fellows even.
The Pretty Things "Buzz the Jerk" - One of the few 60s garage acts that I genuinely enjoy. This seven incher has four tunes and "You'll Never Do It Baby" is just my kinda song.
Thee Headcoats Sect s/t - Don Craine w/ Headcoats. It's the stuff that ended up on that Elementary Headcoats CD. Which is sweet.
The Mummies "You Must Fight To Live On The Planet Of The Apes" - Funny single here. The song "Whitecaps" (fairly generic surf) is both the last song on the first side and first song on the second side. It's just cut in the middle to end the first and rejoined right where it left off to begin the second. Then the title track is listed as "Immigrant Song" on the back which cracked me up.
The Masonics "When You Cry At Night" b/w "Where's Johnny Moped Now?" - Everything Bruce Brand has done that I've heard is gold. This is no exception. I believe this is his most recent band but it's not like I'm up to the minute or anything.
The Stuckists "Art or Arse" b/w "Anachronism in the UK" - Billy Childish.
Thee Headcoatees "I'm Happy" b/w "Park it up Your Arse" - The first song is weak but "Park it up Your Arse" is great. My mom wanted to hear this or I might not have listened to it because the Headcoatees were a small flash in the pan for me. I don't care for them much now.
The Kravin' "A"s "Pushin' & A Shovin'" - Bruce Brand in the early 90s. Not as sweet as The Masonics or Headcoats but very much worthy.
Dwarves "Lucifer's Crank" - On the one hand I saw the Dwarves on their first tour and they are still one of the craziest bands I've ever seen. On the other hand their recordings are generally pretty weak to listen to. But this one has "Free Cocaine" which is one of the best drug songs ever.
Zeke "SWPR" - I used to live with Zeke's tour manager and this was the first record they gave me. It has two of my favorite songs "Mainline" and "Mystery Train" but I can't really stomach the tinny flat recording.
Zeke "Flat Track" b/w "Mainline" - This is a test press of two of the songs they did in a live set for KNDD. I don't know if it was ever released properly. I have a CD of the whole set and it is my favorite Zeke recording of any kind. And that is exactly what makes me wonder what went wrong with this record. It sounds like shit.
Question Mark and the Mysterians "Are You For Real?" b/w "I'll Be Back" - My mom bought me this and I'm 50/50 on it. The first song is exactly what I like about garage rock. The second song is exactly what I hate about the sixties.
v/a "Teriyaki Asthma VII" - Stupid name for a stupid record. I'd throw this thing right in the trash if it wasn't for the awesome "Sister" by Superchunk.
The Pattern "Feverish" - Kinda cool that they took the time to name a single that only has two songs. They're about one step up from plain mediocrity. The singer should seek better friends.
The Dicks "Pigs Run Wild" b/w "Hate The Police" - This record rules. I never bothered much with the Dicks in the old days but I should have.
The Drags "I Killed Rock and Roll" b/w "Blacklight" - Basic rock of some sort. Slightly better than the Pattern. Not awful but it won't see the light of day again for a long long time either.
Ape City R&B - "She's Candy Coated" b/w "Oh Lil' Girl" - The best two piece I know of and one of my favorite local bands. Fat guys always rock and the guitar player is the fattest ever! I wish these guys would do an LP some day.
Hank Williams "I Ain't Got Nothin' But Time December 1946 - August 1947" - Mom was in town while I was sick and she wanted to go to Bop Street Records. Lucky for me because I saw this right when I walked in. The title track is my favorite Hank Sr song but I only had the version I like on an old cassette. This LP has that version too. Double album, pressed in 1985, brand new, $12. SCORE!!!
Ray Charles "The Genius Hits the Road" - Ray sings a bunch of whitey songs and it's awesome.
Bill Cosby "Why Is There Air" - I coughed so much one night that I tweaked my back. Laying face down and listening to comedy is the best cure I got. I grew up on this record and it never lets me down. Cosby was a genius.
Bill Cosby "Is a Very Funny Fellow RIGHT!" - Yeah he was a genius but this record has that weak Noah bit. I never did like that one. But it also has "Superman" and "Karate" which make up for it.
Justin Wilson "I GAWR-ON-TEE" - I think he's most famous for his cooking show "Cajun Cookin" but he was a funny comic too. This album is super lighthearted and tame with the jokes focusing on things like duckhunting, alcohol, cajun stuff and dogs. I love old comedy like this.
The Damned "Smash It Up The Anthology 1976-1987" - Wouldja believe I never really listened to the Damned before? Sure I heard 'em but I was led to believe they suck through a series of the wrong people playing the wrong songs. Their earlier stuff is obviously 110% what I'm into right now so I've been getting mega mileage out of this.
The Valley s/t - This is the king of the CD player right now though. Yes, I am totally biased. But it still ROCKS!
Pa
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Anything special in that big box of piper at the gates of dawn?
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The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn 40th Anniversary Limited Edition includes the original mono version, a remastered stereo edition and a bonus disc with a few rare singles and alternative versions.
It's all bound in a beautiful cloth-covered book that features some history, along with a 12-page reproduction of Syd Barrett's notebook.
It's all bound in a beautiful cloth-covered book that features some history, along with a 12-page reproduction of Syd Barrett's notebook.
Trek trough the Galaxy on silver wings and play football online.
Got this guide for some good (noob-ish) reading material. Listening to the rest of my stash of classical this week. Yesterday's picks:
Piazzola - Complete Music for Flute & Guitar -- classical guitar is awesome
Schubert - Death & the Maiden (Britten Quartet)
Piazzola - Complete Music for Flute & Guitar -- classical guitar is awesome
Schubert - Death & the Maiden (Britten Quartet)
Speaking of classical, working on some mozart over the weekend who I typically don't have much patience for. Namely working on the missae (collected in a box on philips.) This stuff anyway feels pretty satisfying to me, but it is hard to fuck up religious music.
Oh, and as far as classical guides go; probably a good idea to get one, but really the best thing is to start sifting through samples and find periods of music you like. Then you can really zero in on classical you are more likely to enjoy. There are plenty of 'obvious' picks that I find enormously boring and just have to differ with the general consensus.
Regarding the Piper at the Gates of Dawn box. I saw it today and gave it a pass. I have all the 'extras' already, as they have been issued in may forms previously. This may be my favorite floyd album, but I don't need an expensive box to celebrate the fact.
Still, if I didn't have the singles or the album, I'd think about it. What's the point of the mono version?
Oh, and as far as classical guides go; probably a good idea to get one, but really the best thing is to start sifting through samples and find periods of music you like. Then you can really zero in on classical you are more likely to enjoy. There are plenty of 'obvious' picks that I find enormously boring and just have to differ with the general consensus.
Regarding the Piper at the Gates of Dawn box. I saw it today and gave it a pass. I have all the 'extras' already, as they have been issued in may forms previously. This may be my favorite floyd album, but I don't need an expensive box to celebrate the fact.
Still, if I didn't have the singles or the album, I'd think about it. What's the point of the mono version?
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The sound effects sound more like a part of the music on the mono version, while in the remastered stereo it feels more like it's live.
There's a significant difference in sound and feel.
There's a significant difference in sound and feel.
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Shweet, man. I'll definitely give 'em a look-see when they come through. Thanks!PaCrappa wrote:The Valley - I think they'll actually make it to Austin this year MadSteel.
Awesome. This is a favorite of mine to play on the jukebox at the local punk dive bar/pizza joint.The Mummies "You Must Fight To Live On The Planet Of The Apes" - Funny single here. The song "Whitecaps" (fairly generic surf) is both the last song on the first side and first song on the second side. It's just cut in the middle to end the first and rejoined right where it left off to begin the second. Then the title track is listed as "Immigrant Song" on the back which cracked me up.
It's been another busy-ass week, but I was able to slide some tunes into my schedule.
Pole - 2
Yabby U - King Tubby's Prophecy of Dub
Xploding Plastix - Amateur Girlfriends Go Proskirt Agents
The Daktaris - Soul Explosion (Still one of my all-time faves, regardless of where they were from.)
Green Milk From the Planet Orange - City Calls Revolution
The Beguiled - "Black Gloves" 7"
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Coheed and Cambria - Good Apollo, I'm Burning Star IV, Volume II: No World For Tomorrow (leaked before the official release)
Gets second place for needlessly lengthy album title. The only album that I have seen that has bested it is Good Apollo, I'm Burning Star IV, Volume I: Fear Through The Eyes Of Madness.
Gets second place for needlessly lengthy album title. The only album that I have seen that has bested it is Good Apollo, I'm Burning Star IV, Volume I: Fear Through The Eyes Of Madness.
"You are the Hero of Tomorrow!"
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knee-slapping lolIn 1999 [Fiona] Apple's second album, When the Pawn..., was released. Its full title is When the Pawn Hits the Conflicts He Thinks like a King What He Knows Throws the Blows When He Goes to the Fight and He'll Win the Whole Thing Fore He Enters the Ring There's No Body to Batter When Your Mind Is Your Might So When You Go Solo, You Hold Your Own Hand and Remember That Depth Is the Greatest of Heights and If You Know Where You Stand, Then You'll Know Where to Land and If You Fall It Won't Matter, Cuz You Know That You're Right. The title is a poem Apple wrote after reading the readers' letters that appeared in Spin after an article had cast her in a negative light in an earlier issue.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=yqiMfPe6U7g
I've been enjoying this band, kind of strokes-y
Also got a few more Smithereens albums, great band
I've been enjoying this band, kind of strokes-y
Also got a few more Smithereens albums, great band
http://youtube.com/watch?v=whSYTSXm8wo& ... ed&search=
"the public wants what the public gets," lol awesome
"the public wants what the public gets," lol awesome