Goji Stomp

goodbye

2010-08-09T14:36:00.000-07:00

it was nice, wasn't it?
well i never post and i don't plan on it.
i'm going to leave everything up,
but don't expect anything.
if anyone wants to take over completely,
get bent.
turkey sandwiches for everyone.
i hate you all.

Goji Stomp Podcast

2010-04-20T20:01:00.000-07:00

Here is our 1st Podcast.
Give it a Listen.
We Want to Hear Your Feedback as Well.
Leave us your thoughts in the Comments.

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Tracklisting:
The Peabrains - What's Left
John Lee Hooker - You're Wrong
The Gun Club - For the Love of Ivy

Ice T - Midnight
Ice Cube - My Summer Vacation
QuEst - Listen to Your Heart

Brooke Waggoner - Young Friend
The Unicorns - I was Born (a Unicorn)
Gladys Knight & the Pips - I Know Better

Kind of Like Spitting - Holding Patterns
The Avett Brothers - The Ballad of Love and Hate
Metric - Between the Bars (Elliot Smith Cover)

Vampire Lesbos Are After Me

2010-04-05T10:21:00.000-07:00

appy polly logies for taking so godamned long..

#7.Psychedelic Jungle - the Cramps
released:1981

this record has it all, you've got the man himself Lux Interior handling all of the growls, hoots & hollers, Poison Ivy doing away with your ears on her screeching guitar and Kid Congo Powers laying waste to your gray matter with his classic style of guitar playing, Nick Knox banging away like a madman thumping his victims, while keeping the beat of course; all while you travel through the wires looking for your way out. i can't begin to explain why this is my favorite Cramps albums, mainly because i haven't the words or talent, but hell i'll try. the first half feels like i've been given this tab of acid created in the deep reaches of space, it's been through the atmosphere and landed in the jungles of the Amazon where it was found by these freaks and brought to me. upon dropping it, i'm sent into this world nobody can imagine with the dead dancing around me, a violent washed up wrestling hero, and a slime beast searching for oral sex, to name a few of the monstrosities. when suddenly i hit the peak, i'm on the other side by now and a voice instructs me to not eat what i find on the floor, naturally i don't listen and lose my mind. i make my way out of the clouds and i find myself in the middle of a jungle where there are dances and the trading of things i've never seen before. finally, i'm out of that steamy jungle and walking in the shadows, fearing for my life. for with every turn, there is a danger. i start to wonder if there is anything wrong with me, i've floated away with reality. the green door opens and i'm home.

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Our Friendship Never Died

2010-03-16T23:27:00.000-07:00

#8.Closer - Joy Division
released:1980

when those tribal drumbeats kick in & Ian Curtis directs me into his house of despair, i am already immersed in this album. this all happens within the first song and to me, that is what makes this a classic record. a staple in the post-punk scene; it containing some of the group's well known hits (Isolation, Heart & Soul & Twenty-Four Hours) along with my favorite Joy Division song A Means To An End. while listening to this i can't help but feel helpless and directly connected to Ian's words. in them i hear my pain, my shame & my fear. i cannot say more than what has already been said before me.

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Teen Dream Hipster

2010-03-15T20:48:00.000-07:00

#9.Music For Pleasure - the Damned
released: 1977

one of my favorite Damned albums, i first experienced it on a cassette that was missing the last two songs because of a bad dub but hot damn did i enjoy what i had. it wasn't until the folks over at Digital Meltdown brought it back into my life with a real nice piece on it. a lot of my favorite Damned songs are on this record: 'Politics', 'Your Eyes', 'Cry Wolf' & 'You Know', not to mention the stand out tracks that are good regardless of what i think of them: 'Stretcher Case', 'One Way Love' & 'Problem Child' for example. there a many folks that would say the Damned have had some hits & misses throughout their career, but i can't really agree. while they may have dropped their 'punk' roots and moved into darker territory, i feel they still put the same amount of talent into everything they've done since their debut. well, except for Grave Disorder but i can excuse that.

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It Begins

2010-03-12T10:39:00.000-08:00

i have decided to do a top 10 series.
i'm going to start with my ten favorite punk albums then move on to psychobilly & hip hop.
now then, the genre of punk spreads out all over the map of sub-genres, these are going to be included in my list, so make note of it. i really don't know why i feel i have to explain myself to you.
you could give a shit less, so why bother? i guess it helps me sleep.
onto album number 10.

As The Eternal Cowboy - Against Me! (anarcho)
Released: 2003

the statement made at the beginning of the album is very clear, 'the party's over/a CD skipping/it's the same hook repeating/grows more grating with every passing second', the fun is gone but not forgotten. i remember when this was passed onto me, i didn't know what to expect, i had heard of AM! before but wasn't much of a fan yet as soon as i heard 'Mutiny on The Electronic Bay' with my favorite line 'when an invasion can bring a country its freedom then unconsciousness is true happiness' i knew i was getting into something much more than i thought. aside from the fact that it is much more 'clean' than their previous releases and it lacks the anger that was very present in their demos & first album, Eternal Cowboy will always hold a special place in my heart as one of my favorite Against Me! albums.

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Was It A Dream?

2010-03-01T19:47:00.000-08:00

some say things aren't what they seem,
i say they are what you want them to be.
whatever.

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Los Angeles - X (punk)
from start to finish this rip roarin' adventure of an album socks it to ya raw. weird thing is, i had never experienced this entire album before this past month. believe it readers. i had heard wild gift & other albums BEFORE this one and i really do not know why. i can listen to this one from top to bottom without skipping a single track, which in my book makes a perfect album. organ duties are handled by the master himself Ray Manzarek which only adds onto the sheer beauty of this record. speaking of the Doors make sure to listen to their cover of 'Soul Kitchen'.

Smell of Female - the Cramps (rock 'n roll/live)
like i have said before, i am not big on live records, i honestly can't answer why seeing as how i really enjoy a lot of live albums. but this, this is something more, it is a glimpse into the greatness that is the Cramps. i'm sure you're all well aware of what an entity the Cramps were onstage, but now you can experience it. recorded in 1983 at the world famous Peppermint Lounge over the course of two days, we have a perfect moment in time captured forever for everyone to enjoy whenever the hell they want. Congo Powers & Ivy shine ever so brightly on their guitars, Knox as always bangs the shit out of his drum skins and Mr.Interior howls like no other. experience greatness at it's finest. plus, you get Surfin' Dead.

Girls In The Garage vol.1 - Various Artists (garage)
a perfect compilation of chicks making some raw tracks. it is chock full of hits and interesting bits from a slew of girl fronted groups. most of the songs are from what seems to be the mid to late 60's, seeing as how there are some references to the Fab Four. a lot of gems are hidden in this comp and you're going to have to find them yourselves. i'll let you in on two of my favorites: 'Nightmare' by the Whyte Boots and 'Come Back' by the Belles. happy hunting.

enjoi
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Saddle Up Pukebags

2010-02-27T23:14:00.000-08:00

i have been looking for the right words,
i can't find them.
nothing can really explain how i feel about you,
be it art, music or food.
all i know is that i love you with all of me,
and that's the best i can do.

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Bedtime for Democracy - Dead Kennedys (hardcore punk)
i feel this classic album is underrated, the kids i know that were introduced to DK through Fresh Fruit tend to avoid Frankenchrist & this one here, i honestly do not know why. in fact, my first taste of Jello & co. was with this record. i remember the guy that let me borrow his copy told me that he liked the first half only, he said that the rest was too preachy. i took it home and listened to it over & over again, after each listen i could not find anything remotely preachy. with that, i decided to close my mind and become an ignorant shithead, when i hit 'Chickenshit Conformist' i realized that is what made him call the album preachy. i kept his copy. he forgot, grew up and moved away, i wish he still lived here so i could punch him in his stupid face.

Moon Gas - Dick Hyman & Mary Mayo (space age pop/lounge)
spacey as fuck but hot damn is this one of the best records i've heard in a long time. this album was brought to my attention by a mixtape Lux Interior made that somehow got onto the internet, the song For All We Know was played at his funeral and i felt that it was a fitting farewell song. anyway, Dick Hyman as you may or may not know is a famed jazz musician and has gone through a number of transformations, musically anyhow. Mary Mayo on the other hand is probably only well-known to die hard fans of space pop, seeing as how she has gone uncredited on several of her releases, but you might remember her from the coke ads in the 80's, i sure as hell don't. well i can't find this album anywhere else really, so i figured i'd add my chip to the plate.

A Scandal In Bohemia - the Jazz Butcher (music)
i first heard these fellas on a psychobilly comp, an unlikely place to find a group such as this but i am glad i did. although i will admit there seem to be some rockabilly influences here & there, though not enough zombies (that could be funny, but it isn't). what i love most about this group is the way they handle multiple genres of music and twist them into a wonderful beast of a sound. the leader of the band Pat Fish is a brilliant dude that has a swell way with black humor, 'Caroline Wheeler's Birthday Present' is a fine example, with the lines ''Caroline Wheeler's birthday present was made entirely of the skins of dead Jim Morrisons''. i got a chuckle out of that one, maybe you will too..

enjoi
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You Got Good Taste

2010-02-18T09:52:00.000-08:00

i have been coming in & out of reality,
i had a taste of flesh and i can't get enough.
your scent is something i now yearn for,
i look for it everywhere i go,
thankfully you're the main source,
allow me to devour you.
i have become this strange being and i do not know why,
it's overwhelming but i like it.

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Gravest Hits - the Cramps (music)
this is the beginning of the end, the end of boring music and the rebirth of rock 'n roll. the second you hear that raunchy guitar intro, you will know that this is nothing you have ever experienced in your pitiful life. from it's autobiography of a mutant fly to the sorrowful cover of Mr.Nelson's Lonesome Town, this debut EP is a staple in music history.

In Sickness & In Health - Demented Are Go (psychobilly)
one of the first psychobilly bands i was introduced to. i can remember hearing them for the first time and being blown away, they were something wicked & my mind wasn't prepared for them. sparky crawled into my brain and had his disgusting way with it, leaving me a sick spazmoid; to this day i still don't mind and gladly let him run wild in my gray matter. another fine debut album.

Greatest Hits - Lighter Shade of Brown (hip hop)
i was a kid when i met these fellas and from what i remember they were nice dudes, then again i used to act like Godzilla every time i was in a japanese restaurant (which wasn't often, but believe you me every chance i was around any person of asian descent, i would be roaring like a motherfucker). back to the music, this is a fine example of 'chicano rap', i hate the term but it's what the kids called it then. it's a greatest hits compilation so you can expect to not be too disappointed by this.

enjoi
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Dulce Periculum

2010-02-15T00:17:00.000-08:00

i was reading about ways to hallucinate without spending any money.
i found a few examples but the best of the bunch has to be sleep deprivation.
which brings me to this,
i haven't been sleeping and i have been to these strange places,
there's a man i just met today and he told me of this land where anything can happen,
he shared the tales of this magnificent place, the sights, the sounds and the wonders.
i asked him for the easiest way into this world and he said:
'close your eyes'

aren't i fucking sagacious?

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Philosophy of the World - the Shaggs (outsider sunshine pop)
these gals have been hailed as the pioneers of outsider rock and i completely agree. i will admit it took me a few listens to truly find their genius, seeing as how it didn't follow my 'groove' for music. it took what i thought was right and chewed it up and spit it back in my mouth; the taste was amazing. i can think of a few people that i could show this group to and because they're full of shit, they would be repulsed by this band and shun them. if you're open minded and have an ear for music, you'll look past their idiosyncratic sound & find the real band hidden within.

Debasement Tapes - 45 Grave (death rock)
a slew of demos & live tracks, it is a definite must-have for fans of la tomba 45 & death rock in general. which brings me to this: does anyone have any Vox Pop recordings? all i have been able to find is their cover of Paint It Black and i really want to hear more. if anyone knows anywhere i can find it, please pass along the information.

Jack The Ripper - Link Wray & his Ray Men (surf/instrumental)
one of the kings of guitar. a very influential dude indeed, Link & his Ray Men certainly did a number to the surf rock scene, hell, overall music. his influence is widespread; from teenage garage trash to graveyard rockin' psychobilly, Link Wray is the man and always will be.

enjoy
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A Wild Bunch

2010-02-14T20:47:00.000-08:00

Title non-descript.

Good times and bad, gotta move on and grow up and get your shit together, ain't nobody gonna do it for you.

and it is happening right now, whether you like it or not.

Neil Young - Tonight's The Night

The second album in Young's The Ditch Trilogy, although released third, this was recorded 2nd, (first being last weeks Time Fades Away, and the final On The Beach) Continuing with the Live album format, Young cruises down the lonesome road, dealing with death and drug use. Tonight's The Night, see Young at possibly his most darkest hour, singing despondently over the piano and playing over loose, rock blues rhythms. The band was going through much internal turmoil, and Young himself has been noted as being intoxicated throughout most of the tour. In an interview he once said of this album that it was the closet he'd ever come to making art. This is not your Dad's Neil Young.

Everything's In Dutch, Anyway

Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings - Naturally

Modern soul from the Dap-Tone label, Sharon Jones brings the romance back with style, being helped by a great backing band with The Dap Kings. Get down on this Valentines Day, this ones for the modern lovers. Includes a great version of This Land Is Your Land.

Key Tracks: Stranded In Your Love, How Long Do I have To Wait For You?

One Soul Woman Left

Thorns of A Rose

2010-02-09T12:36:00.000-08:00

i'd like to extend a warm welcome to our new contributor Moon Tapes,
thank you for your helping hand, i appreciate it.
lord knows i can't keep up with this old thing like i used to,
i hope to get back into the flow of things soon though.
down time is coming up quick for me and with that,
more posts.
question is, do i still have what it takes to be an unknown blogger that has nothing truly interesting to say?
the answer my dear followers is no,
but as it always has been, i do not give a flying shit.

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Damaged - Black Flag (punk/hardcore)
i have finally experienced Black Flag, before all i had truly heard was the Nervous Breakdown EP. i wish i had the chance to listen to this while i was in high school, i am sure i would have found a way to somehow relate. it was interesting to find out that Rollins had only joined a few weeks before the recording of this album, i figured i'd share that with you. this is their first record and is considered one of their best along with being a staple from the early 80's hardcore scene.

Primary Colours - the Horrors (post-punk/shoegaze)
a drastic change from their debut album & EP, this sophomore effort shows no signs of a slump. a lot of people i know consider this change to be a bad choice, at first i was on their side and felt it was a mistake to change until i actually sat down and gave it a listen. i found that while they may not be as raucous as they once were, the direction they went is just as impressive. i am glad i had a chance to catch them live this past year, they performed a lot of songs off of this album and it was great. although i left their set early (my opinion hadn't changed yet ;P) i still had a excellent time.

All Meat No Filler - Fat Boys (hip hop)
the three stooges of early hip hop shine brightly on each track in this compilation. these dudes were about food, girls, food and...the Beach Boys? yes believe it, they cut a single with the kings of sunshine pop. i can remember watching the music video on tv as a kid and always wondering what those chubby dudes were doing with the old surfers. moving on, this is a perfect way to get yourself into them, it contains all of their finest cuts and hopefully you can find yourself eating a bit more. more of their music of course, lord knows you do NOT want to go out like Buff, bless his soul. plus you get the jam they recorded with the master of dreams himself, Freddy Krueger.

enjoi
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Correspondence from the Moon

2010-02-04T09:41:00.000-08:00

The Moon is Earth's only natural satellite and the fifth largest satellite in the Solar System.The Moon makes a complete orbit around the Earth every 27.3 days, and the periodic variations in the geometry of the Earth-Moon-Sun system are responsible for the phases of the Moon.

Legal status: see Space Law

Neil Young - Time Fades Away (1973)

We are going to begin Neil Youngs "The Ditch Trilogy"

This a three album series depicting a darker, moodier, and all around despondent Young. He had recently suffered the deaths of two close friends, and inspired by their loss went down a path that took him away from his recent mainstream success, (His previous album Harvest had a #1 hit with Heart of Gold). Speaking of Harvest and the material after Young said "This song put me in the middle of the road. Travelling there soon became a bore so I headed for the ditch. A rougher ride but I saw more interesting people there."

Time Fades Away is a live album that sees guest appearances from both David Crosby and Graham Nash. Hard to find but critically acclaimed, Time Fades Away documents a man struggling with success and death, and doing it in front of the viewing public.

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Sleepy Sun - Embrace (2008)

San Francisco troop embarks down a psychedelic journey heavy enough for the Sabbath heads and sweet enough for the Indie kids. These guys (and one gal) are a force to be reckoned with in the modern psyche movement, doing it in a way that is neither cheesy nor dated, drawing upon the deep history of California roots and rock n roll.

Key Tracks: Lord, Sleepy Son, White Dove

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The Entrance Band - Bootleg Series Vol. 1 Live in Big Sur at The Henry Miller Library

If Sleepy Son is representing the San Fran Psyche Scene then The Entrance Band is representing everything in between. This LA trio brings a powerful force of rock that is only equaled by their ability to turn that unbridled noise into melodic, catchy tunes. This selection catches them near the formation of the band, and captures their former style of longer, jam inspired rock. This 5 song CD contains all of their standout tracks including Silence On A Crowded Train and Grim Reaper Blues, it closes with the haunting blues ballad, Prayer of Death.

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hope you enjoy.

keep well.

This Is Where I Don't Belong

2010-01-30T15:11:00.000-08:00

i always look up from things and see my blog calling me.
i have been ignoring it and well i intend to continue doing so.
i am opening up my doors to whoever would like to help out.
i don't care if you are new to this, it doesn't matter, you don't need any journalistic abilities to contribute here.
leave a comment if you're interested or e-mail me @ iheartyoubabysnakes@gmail.com

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s/t - Santo & Johnny (instrumental)
i recently got into this duo, all i had heard before was the song that was playing when richie valens died. i wish i had heard everything else before, because they have much better songs. their rendition of 'Over The Rainbow' is heart wrenching, 'Tequila' is always a blast to listen to and 'Teardrop' could be considered a much better 'Sleepwalk'. there are many more songs to be heard though, so make sure to get this.

New Hope For The Wretched - Plasmatics (punk)
wendy o. williams you wonderful woman, your vocals are simply amazing and your band is just as great. this is the essential album to start with if you want to get into them i guess. i don't know.

Ultimate Collection - Arthur Alexander (r&b)
dig this guy, he was covered by the beatles and whatnot. so i guess he's influential, perhaps he could influence you and your lack of creativity.

music link comments yeah..

Corral of Hate

2010-01-22T01:07:00.001-08:00

i don't really post much anymore.
i've become disenchanted.
fucking sue me.
times are a-changin' and whatnot.
i've got school coming up,
a woman of my own,
and a new found love for the dark lord.
wanna take over?

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s/t - Slipping Into Darkness (goddamn rock 'n roll)
these motherfuckers can put on one hell of a show. got to hang out with some of them on new year's eve, real swell fellas. but enough of that cock polish, this is something you need to get. a band from the valley i live in and probably one of the few bands worth anything. put this on and enjoy what my godforsaken desert has to offer. Their MySpace

Miami - Gun Club (raw blues rock 'n roll)
kid congo powers isn't back on this one, plus it has mother of earth on it. any female vocals can be blamed on debbie harry. they make the song about that fateful craps game that dylan & the silver apples covered worth listening to and well it's another piece of jeffrey's genius which means it should be listened to & appreciated.

s/t - Motörhead (heavy metal)
there is nothing wrong with a little bit of motörhead. this is their second album and it's great. they got some great tunes on this one, a sweet cover of 'The Train Kept A-Rollin' and a song from their previous band Hawkwind (which should have some attention as well). also, their umlaut reminds me of my girlfriend, so they get a special spot for today.

enjoy it you ingrates
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I'm Really Running Out of Steam

2010-01-13T11:08:00.000-08:00

where have you been??
around, you just didn't notice
well, why haven't you said anything to me?
i didn't know i had to report to you
it would be nice to know your exploits every now & again..
well i'll make sure to write up a 20 volume series of what i've been doing and then maybe you can live your life again.
sometimes, i really don't understand you and i don't think i ever will

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Scumdogs of the Universe - GWAR (heavy/thrash metal)
if you have ever wondered where to begin with GWAR, this is the album. sure there is one before it, but their sound changed on this one and is the sound they continued with, rather than the thrashy noise punk from the previous album. this cut also explains how they came to Earth and enslaved us all and we get a taste of our nation's favorite game show 'Slaughterama'. hopefully with this, you'll get into them and go off into the full story of GWAR's rule and adventures. one more thing, how do you hide money from a hippie?

The Evil One - Roky Erickson & the Aliens (music)
Roky Erickson's whole mentality is one that i most certainly can get along with. i have recently gotten into his work (solo & 13th Floor Elevators) after first experiencing him through the Return of the Living Dead soundtrack. released in 1981, Roky had traded in his psychedelic chops for a more heavier sound and with that he has a number of great tunes on the album: 'I Walked With A Zombie', 'Don't Shake Me Lucifer', 'I Think of Demons' and 'If You Have A Ghost', these should be listened to at least once. what i like most about this album is his lyrical content, ghouls and goblins, vampires & cosmo demons, just the type of things i really enjoy.

Ralf und Florian - Kraftwerk (electronic/krautrock)
as the title states, this album was worked on by two men, respectively named Ralf Hütter and Florian Schnider and is seemingly sought after, in the real world anyway. it is nearly an instrumental album save for a few wordless yodels on a couple of tracks and it seems it isn't as rhythmic as the albums that followed. it was released in 1973 and it is their third album, the tracks to listen for are: 'Tongebirge', 'Heimatklänge' and the epic 'Ananas Symphonie'. all in all i'd say if you already are a fan of Kraftwerk but you have yet to hear this album, get it. if not well give it a couple spins regardless, it'll grow on you.

enjoi
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Not A Bad Question Burt

2010-01-06T10:47:00.000-08:00

so as long as you hold on,
we'll be okay, right?
that's what i tell myself,
just so i can keep going.
i know you've let go,
you did a long time ago,
but it's okay,
i have a strong imagination.

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Come On Pilgrim - Pixies (music)
instead of thinking of something interesting to say, here's my review of this album that i did for a 'zine: what starts off with a sweet riff and ends with an echo of religion & anger, Come On Pilgrim to me is an essential part of any Pixies collection, hell, any music collection. it's raw, it's beatuiful and i can't get enough of it. Frank Black's vocals are so pained on Caribou, i always get chills when he growls 'REPENT'. Mr.Black's spanish shines on both Vamos & Isla De Encanta, i especially love the line 'Nuestro propio animal canta a la gente par gratis' in Isla. Ed Is Dead has some fantastic bass playing from Kim Deal displaying those sweet bass lines she has been gracing us with for so many years with Pixies & the Breeders, also the infectious chant E-I-D at the end of the track is fun to sing along with, if you're into that kind of thing. The Holiday Song is my favorite track off of the EP, one of my all time favorite Pixies songs in fact, although i prefer the studio version. It stands out to me considering it's such a lovely story, it paints the tale of a boy who makes out with his sister, makes sweet love to her, impregnates her and they both die, by far one of the most endearing tales of incest i have ever heard. Not to be outdone, Nimrod's Son follows with it's acoustic guitar scratchin', distorted guitar riffin' chronicle of more incestous antics, my favorite line being 'You are the son of a mother fucker', sums it all up nicely don't it? I've Been Tired is a conversation Frank Black & a whore with disease, or so i'm lead to understand, the bass line is what stands out to me most, simple yet effective. Levitate Me is the end of the line for this wonderful EP, it's chorus constantly makes me laugh, 'won't you please run over me?'. In conclusion, i suggest you pick up this record whenever possible, it's a definite must-have and i hope this review will give you things to say if you're ever given the dreaded 'poser test'. adios.

Return of the Living Dead - Various Artists (punk/death rock/synthpop)
one of my favorite soundtracks from a classic film. if you've seen the movie, then with a few listens you'll be able to relieve the scenes that had the songs presented here. for example, Roky Erickson's 'Burn The Flames' is playing during Frank's suicide scene, when the punks are driving to Freddy's place of work, the Damned's 'Dead Beat Dance' is blasting out of their boombox. i feel that aside from the classic scenes & new ideas that this movie brought, the soundtrack helped make this movie what it is. if there is any soundtrack to get from me, it'd be this one.

Story - Screaming Lord Sutch (music)
what wonderful music that is on this compilation. i wish Lord Sutch was still with us, lucky for him he got to escape this damn blasted planet. i don't know what i can say about him that hasn't been said before, although i do feel he & Jay Hawkins ought to be recognized for their efforts in the music world. it's a shame that there are people who believe Alice Cooper & GWAR are the originators of the shock rock theatrics, when in fact it's thanks to Screamin' Jay Hawkins & Screaming Lord Sutch that we have those types of shows today. thanks go to both of the men, wherever they may be.

enjoi
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We Were Talking

2010-01-04T11:14:00.000-08:00

slowly but surely, i'm starting to come around.
before i was frightened and worried,
i didn't really want to let my guard down.
thing is, you guys make me feel better,
a bit safer and a lot happier.
thanks for making this monster a bit friendlier,
i love you both.

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In Heaven - the Meteors (psychobilly)
this is one of my favorite albums of all time, i can listen to this in it's entirety without jumping tracks. it should be included in all of those lists of greatest albums and then some. released in 1981, this is the Meteors' first full-length album. after a slew of EPs & a short film, this bad boy was unleashed on the world. a product of the brilliant minds of Paul Fenech & Nigel Lewis, their destruction of the drab rockabilly world and reconstruction of music as we know it is presented here. i suggest finding a spot to sit and playing this album front to back with headphones on, expect to never be the same when it's over.

Acoustic EP - Against Me! (anarcho)
this EP is what got me into AM!, a friend had sent me a few of their songs off of this EP and i couldn't believe what i was hearing. at the time i had never heard of anything that was even remotely anarcho, let alone acoustic anarcho, i was blown away. it is a quintessential album to listen to and hopefully after your experience, you'll grow to enjoy more of AM!'s work. which is what we're all trying to do, right?

Trans Europa Express - Kraftwerk (electronic)
a classic album for hip hoppers & electronic junkies. the hip hoppers dig it 'cause of it's influence on hip hop in general, having some of the first samples (used by Afrika Bambaataa) and with that it helped jump start the Electro Hip Hop movement. released in 1977, this is Kraftwerk's sixth album and definitely one of their finest. i've read that the group went to train stations and listened to the sounds of trains to create music with, they found that it wasn't that easy to dance to, so they tweaked it to their own image thus giving the world an awesome album. it's a staple in electronic music and it revolutionized it, putting Kraftwerk on top of the game forever.

enjoi
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Sour Candy

2009-12-30T09:27:00.000-08:00

i have a lot of faith in this,
with that it puts a strain on me.
i have become irritable,
i can't seem to be happy unless you're somehow involved with it.
i don't know what it is,
maybe you can help me with it.
i'll give you the gun,
all you have to do is pull the trigger.

/music

Showcase - Patsy Cline (country)
as i said yesterday, i am in love with Patsy Cline and her wonderful voice. released in 1961, this is her second full length album. like all of her other Decca releases she is backed by the Jordanaires. it has the single she is well-known for: 'Crazy', which was recorded after a car accident which she luckily survived. the tracks to listen to are: 'The Wayward Wind', 'Seven Lonely Days' and 'San Antonio Rose'.

A Lesson In Crime EP - Tokyo Police Club (post punk revival)
i remember this guy i used to sit behind in high school, big and brawny dude that wore death metal band shirts and those pants with the unnecessary pocket. well he introduced me to this group, he said they were doing something no one else was doing in the mainstream, that and he used to love getting stoned to 'Nature of the Experiment'. i wonder what happened to him. i am glad that he introduced me to these guys, had he not i wouldn't have been able to experience them at Coachella in '07.

Those Are Not My Bongos - Fuck (lo-fi/noise pop)
i rarely see this album anywhere, let alone the band itself. this is their last studio album, although i've read there was another but it has yet to be released. i hope to see it out there soon, i'm sure it is as good as their other work. this album is fantastic, once you begin with your listening session of the album, you will be sucked right in. the first track is what got me hooked, 'Motherfuckeroos' it's called, with that i didn't want to leave my seat. tracks to listen to are: 'Jazz Idiodyssey', 'Hulk Baby' and 'How To Say'

enjoi
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My Fault

2009-12-29T22:32:00.000-08:00

i think i made a mistake,
perhaps it was too soon.
i don't even know for sure,
but this feeling makes it hard.
i guess all i can do is hope for the best,
wish for the better outcome.
i get the feeling i've doomed myself,
gobstoppers.

/music

The Official Adventures of Grandmaster Flash - Grandmaster Flash (hip hop/turntablism)
let me begin by saying if you do not have this yet, you better get it now. a necessity if you are a hip hop head or anyone that is into any form of scratching & mixing. Grandmaster Flash was first and like the man says 'first is forever'. i remember hearing this when i was a kid, my pop had it on cassette and i remember he could 'cover' The Adventures of Grandmaster Flash on the Wheels of Steel, i am sure he still can. this essential compilation of all of GMF's exploits is something out of another dimension, to this day it still can get a party jumpin'.

Two of Us - Yarbrough & Peoples (funk/r&b)
straight outta dallas, texas comes Yarbrough & Peoples and they bring some funk with 'em. this album has their biggest hit 'Don't Stop The Music' and it doesn't stop there, it contains some real gems such as 'Want You Back Again', 'Third Degree' and 'I Believe I'm Falling In Love'. i have yet to find any of their other albums so if you have any of them, send a link my way.

s/t [the blue album] - Adolescents (punk)
orange county's own brand of punk, here is the Adolescents' debut album from 1981. i've read somewhere it is the second best selling californian punk record trailing behind DK's Fresh Fruit. it contains the hits 'Amoeba', 'I Hate Kids', 'LA Girl' and 'Creatures'. a classic album that should be in every music collection.

enjoi
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Saw You Passing By

2009-12-28T10:55:00.000-08:00

time waits for no one.
i wait for one.
i pray it is not in vain,
but i fear i am in over my head.
save me.

/music

Sentimentally Yours - Patsy Cline (country)
i have fallen in love so deeply with Patsy Cline. i have listened to this album again & again ever since i bought it. the tracks on arranged perfectly, i feel it's one of those albums that one can listen to without skipping any songs. it was released in 1962 and was her final studio album before her untimely death. it is chock full of a lot of Hank Williams covers and she handles them so beautifully especially I Can't Help It (If I'm Still In Love With You). this album has been the soundtrack to my heartache and it helps in so many ways. if you're into female vocalists, golden age country or sorrowful tunes i would make it a point to get this.

Various Artists - Hell Comes To Your House (punk/death rock)
groundbreaking stuff here. this is one of the first compilations that contained mostly death rock, it served as an introduction to it for america. containing some of the more popular groups in the death rock scene such as 45 Grave & Christian Death, while throwing some great punk bands in the mix (Social Distortion, Secret Hate & Red Cross). if you want to get into death rock or some great music in general i suggest getting this compilation.

Honeymoon In Red - Lydia Lunch (post punk/no wave)
the Birthday Party backing Lydia Lunch who could ask for more. released in '87, Honeymoon In Red is a showcase of great minds coming together and creating some amazing tunes. although i have read that the group had a falling out with Lydia, we can be thankful that this had a chance to be released. Nick Cave also appears on a few tracks and the two dark entities mesh beautifully. i would recommend this to anybody who is interested in Nick Cave, Lydia Lunch or the Birthday Party. don't expect too much influence from Teenage Jesus, there are some tracks that are reminiscent of the group though.

enjoi
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Strawberry Cake

2009-12-22T12:01:00.000-08:00

today's post is for my friends.
that means james & yesenia.
i hope they enjoy this.

/music

s/t - Gilberto Gil (tropicalia)
this is a re-upload of a dead link. released in '68, this album has one of Brazil's best bands Os Mutantes, if that isn't a reason to immediately get this, well then you just don't understand music. kidding of course. this album has a hint of influence from Sgt.Pepper then again, what album from '68 didn't? don't expect a copy though, what i mean is how Pepper broke boundaries, this album did the same for the tropicalia movement in Brazil.

In Blood - Billy Childish & Holly Golightly (lo-fi/garage)
two great musicians together on one album. it displays both of their genius without there a bumping of heads or one upping each other. if you are a fan of either of these musicians it is a necessity for your collection.

The Good Things - Holly Golightly (lo-fi/garage)
we have here Ms.Golightly's first album, a dark toned solo debut if i do say so myself. not to say it's depressing, it has a tinge of sadness but to a point of relation rather than feeling utter despair upon a quick listen.

enjoi
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A Wolf At Your Door

2009-12-21T12:28:00.000-08:00

so much for all of that.
dust in the wind i say.
then again, what do i know?
i never have in an opinion in these kind of things,
and when i do it's ignored.
i'll bite my tongue with this one as i have the last.

/music

Debaser: A Japanese Tribute to Pixies - Various Artists (music)
what a find this was, i didn't know what to expect. it's pretty wild and fun to hear, i'm sure it's how people in other countries react when they hear us speak their languages. all in all it's a fine tribute with a lot to offer.

Low - David Bowie (ambient/electronic)
the second Bowie album i have ever truly listened to. it's good and..well i don't know what to say about it. the Eno influence shows though, i think that's why i like it so damned much. first in the Berlin trilogy.

Through The Looking Glass - Siouxsie & the Banshees (music)
an album full of covers. my favorites are 'Strange Fruit', 'Hall of Mirrors' & 'The Passenger'. a must have for any Siouxsie fan.

enjoi
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Tastes Like Copper

2009-12-18T09:16:00.000-08:00

infatuation is a bastard.
i want what i have to go away,
i mean, i wouldn't mind getting with someone,
but this time i feel i'm in over my head.
i'm not going to bother with anything really,
just go with the flow of things.
who knows where i'll end up.
couldn't be that bad, right?

/music

Hyæna - Siouxsie & the Banshees (post-punk)
what could be better than robert smith in the banshees? an album with him in the banshees, believe me it's as great as you imagine. this is easily one of my favorite albums, with it's crashing drums, Smith & Severin wailing away on their instruments, coupled of course with Siouxsie's vocals creating a noteworthy experience.

The Sky's Gone Out - Bauhaus (post-punk/goth)
after an ample listening to this, i feel that it's my second favorite out of the three albums i have listened to fully. i really fancy the Three Shadows bit. a must have if you appreciated the last two albums i have put up.

Experience Blues - Blind Willie McTell (blues)
another fine blues record for you all to spin, just as amazing as the last few i have put up. something about a man losing his eyesight, truly brings out some inner pain. not saying you have to be blind to know the blues, but it sure as hell does help.

enjoi
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The End Is Near

2009-12-17T09:36:00.000-08:00

i've made a cassette for someone i hardly know,
i keep getting the feeling i'm some sort of weirdo for doing so.
i mean, i didn't put any love songs or 'i'm gonna kill you' songs (whatever those are) on it.
just songs that i like & i thought they would like.
and what i want out of it,
is knowing they truly enjoyed it.
that's all.

/music

The Eye - K.U.K.L (anarcho/post-punk)
this is probably the only Björk album i will ever enjoy. don't get me wrong, she has some hits & some other random goodies, but K.U.K.L is where it's truly at. this is her first band and i wonder how things would have been had she stuck around with them, ah, i can only imagine. now that's a show i'd like to see. reunion! reunion!

s/t - Hound Dog Taylor & the Houserockers (blues)
i've been getting deeper into ol' Hound Dog lately and i most certainly like what i hear. there's a definite sign that this feller influenced a slew of other musicians especially Jack White. what i savor most about this dude is the raw feeling in his recordings and judging by yesterday's live album, i just know that he was definitely the man.

Dark Was The Night, Cold Was The Ground -Blind Willie Johnson (blues)
mr.Johnson was not born blind, it seems his step-mother got into a tiff with his father and threw lye, not at his pop but at him thus blinding the unsuspecting child. with that, he took his cigar box guitar and started praising the lord with some of the best blues guitar playing and that voice! not to mention that bass thumb picking. one of my favorite masters of the blues, that is a fact.

enjoi
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I'm Caught In A Trap

2009-12-16T09:37:00.000-08:00

face it, i'm cooler than you.
there is no denying that i am vastly superior,
when it comes to certain things.
you're lagging behind in some areas,
the stampede is closing in,
you should have joined me in this horse drawn coach,
now you're just going to have to get trampled.
what a shame.

/music

Beware of the Dog - Hound Dog Taylor & the Houserockers (blues)
i usually don't take kindly to live albums unless i know the group or artist really well, but this one, it sucked me right in. i didn't feel awkward listening to it, i felt sort of welcomed, if that's possible. Hound Dog can put on one hell of a show, i wish i could have experienced at least one. this is a prime example of what a live album should be.

Stations of the Crass - Crass (anarcho)
after a sweet 19 track album, we get thrown into a live set. lemme tell you, they crash & bang through it in such a masterful way. the energy is truly captured here, well auditory-wise.

Ghost Town EP - the Specials (two-tone)
a must have for any fan of two-tone or the specials or good music in general. if you don't have it already, get it now.

enjoi
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You've Got Big Hands

2009-12-15T11:05:00.001-08:00

i stopped keeping tabs on you,
i figured what is the point?
your whole life is on display,
and what isn't, i already know.
i'm not going to share any of them,
i'm not like that.
besides you've seen me at my weakest points,
so there's no competition.

/music

Peel Sessions 1978 to 1985 - the Cure (post-punk)
another set of peel sessions, this time from the cure, the desperate journalist version of grinding halt is on here.

Brothers Grimm EP - Death Cult (post-punk)
i had this EP on repeat last night, i enjoyed it to it's fullest extent. i feel it's my starting point to getting deeper into this band. i don't know much, i've heard they're different now, but i'll just see where to go.

Third - Portishead (trip hop)
rounding off portishead's studio albums, another tasty cut of their waxy goodness.

enjoi
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You Bit The Wrong Brotha, Sucka!

2009-12-14T21:54:00.000-08:00

you can fool some,
but you can't fool me.
i see right through your ruse.
you're invisibly dry and could use some wit.
maybe an industrial sized box of speed stick.

/music

The Yeh-Yeh Girl From Paris - Françoise Hardy (yé-yé)
i am insatiable when it comes to girl singers, the female voice is such a beautiful thing. i cannot get enough.

s/t - Portishead (trip hop)
can't get enough of beth gibbons either. she has such a sorrowful croon that haunts the soul on occasion.

So Young But So Cold: 1977-1983 - Various Artists (cold wave)
i've been exploring cold wave lately and this was my starting point. it has lead me to some interesting places, i suggest listening to Roman Photo by Ruth, Triangle by Jacno & Iceland by Richard Pinhas.

enjoi
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Believe It

2009-12-11T09:37:00.000-08:00

you listen here mister,
things are gonna change.
especially since i have a gun now,
so you're predisposed to listen to me.
it's fear you bastard, fear.
i can control you with it.
go ahead, fight back, i dare ya.
hell, try to run, i'll give you a head start.
*bang*

/music

Make Yourself - Incubus (music)
this was the first incubus album i bought, i was in 7th grade and it grew on me. which led to me buying more of their albums, thus becoming a fan. this is my favorite out of all of them.

White Chapel Murders - Spook & the Ghouls (goth/psychobilly)
i think i've seen maybe 1 or 2 links to this great album and i'm just putting more out there.

Places Like This - Architecture In Helsinki (synth driven pop)
i caught these guys a few years ago at coachella, they put on a swell show. filler. FA

enjoi
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The Dead Men Are Dangerous

2009-12-10T11:47:00.000-08:00

i had the best dream last night.
i dreamed i was thrown into an office building inhabited by the living dead.
strangely, they were all in their monkey suits,
filing, stapling & making calls to phil in human resources,
for lunch of course, ('i'll have a diet coke with my infant, thanks')
i pulled out a weapon from my pocket,
a banana that fired 12 gauge shells,
and i murdered the lot of them.

/music

Pony Express Record - Shudder To Think (post-hardcore)
i was first introduced to this band by a close friend when i was 16, i had only heard one song and it was from this album. years later i found the cassette & i got to hear the rest of it, i understood then why i liked that song, for the rest were just as great.

Dziewczyny Kontra Ch³opcy - Partia (music)
before they were komety, they were partia. my favorite tracks are adam west, vampire beach & kobiety.

Me - Sandie Shaw (vocal)
another great from this female vocalist, i can see how she inspired morrissey and i'm glad she did. she brings such a presence and i can't get enough. if anyone has her first release, i'd love to get my hands on it.

enjoi
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Oasis of BLOOD

2009-12-09T11:50:00.000-08:00

alright listen,
it's just you & me now man,
the turtle is out.
he went off to join gabara.
it's fine though,
we can make it on our own.

/music

Peel Sessions 1983-1986 - the Smiths (music)
like the smiths? so do i and so does the rest of the world, one way or another.

Strawberries - the Damned (punk)
a great cut from Vanian & co., i really prefer the later releases from the damned. i enjoy the darker sound they adapted while still retaining their punk roots.

The Feeding of 5000 - Crass (anarcho/punk)
a must have for any fan of music. this is for you james.

enjoi
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We Know You Sympathize

2009-12-08T10:56:00.000-08:00

in case you ever wondered how Godzilla worked, here you go.
i have a diagram of myself that is somewhat similar,
but in my model you get to see my lack of motivation to write.

/music

1980 Demo - TSOL (punk)
a friend passed this onto me, it's a great find for any collector. thanks to joe from brazil.

s/t - the Worst (garage)
fantastic garage rock from Canada, isn't that where all the greats come from? it's quite evident in this band despite their name.

Fire of Love - Gun Club (punk/blues)
if you don't already own this, you need to get it now.

enjoi
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Holds Me Hypnotized

2009-12-07T16:28:00.000-08:00

it's raining today,
quite lovely.
a friend said they hated themselves for not feeling sympathy towards certain people,
i told him not to.
they didn't ask why.
i think the reason they shouldn't,
is because i'm saving myself for the day that i run out of people to hate.

/music

Phantasmagoria - the Damned (melodic/punk)
this is by far my favorite Damned album, everything about it is just perfect. Vanian's vocals, the band and their tunes, the lyrics, oh where do i begin? nowhere because i'm lazy and far from intellectual enough to do so. fa.

Where Did You Sleep Last Night? - Lead Belly (blues)
if you liked the Robert Johnson i put up, i know you gonna dig this.

Kill Uncle - Morrissey (pop/torch)
i was going to see him perform live this past saturday, but he canceled. it's a drag but life goes on. his second album is good, especially 'There Is a Place in Hell for Me and My Friends'.

enjoi
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I Got A Feeling Inside of Me

2009-12-03T09:41:00.000-08:00

someday this monster would like to find a love of his own,
someone completely different rather than an exact clone.
the girls of the past all share the same key,
they all somehow rip off my own identity.
i wonder if i'll find her buried six feet deep,
where the has held her for me to keep.

/music

the Black Album - the Damned (punk/post-punk/death rock)
a seemingly overlooked album in the mainstream community, i just recently discovered this one and i am very glad i did. i feel i am a fan of the Damned's darker material, it holds so much more for me.

At Home - Karen O (acoustic)
found by one of the guys from TV On The Radio and spread like wildfire thanks to the 'internetz', a sweet find and an intimate look in at karen o's home life. which i'm sure consists of playing guitar and singing.

Why Do Birds Sing - Violent Femmes (acoustipunkfolk)
i believe this is their fifth album and while not as good to me as say, Hallowed Ground or their self-titled, it's still a great find especially with that damned cover of Do You Really Want To Hurt Me. FA

enjoi
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The All Seeing Dog

2009-12-02T12:58:00.001-08:00

i've hit the bottle,
i have been,
and will continue.
when it consumes me,
i'm not going to cry about it.
it's my own undoing,
i plan to live with it.

/music

the Voice of the Sparrow - Édith Piaf (vocal/chanson)
from morrissey to marc almond, this woman has inspired a lot of my favorite artists. i can see how she did so, she has such a beautiful voice, full of true emotion.

Phat Trax vol.7 - Various Artists (funk/dance)
i had been looking all over for this, i remember it playing over & over at my father's house. the best song in the world is on this 'We Got The Juice', play it and it will get the party started, i promise.

Myra Lee - Cat Power (pop/electric folk)
another great album from Chan. i'm really starting to enjoy her work more & more, i hope to see her perform sometime in the future, that would be a swell treat.

enjoi.
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People All Around Me

2009-12-01T12:22:00.000-08:00

put your hands in mine,
whisper i love you.
AGH.
love me.
also, sharebee can fuck off real horrorshow.

/music

The Queen Is Dead - the Smiths (music)
i'm sure everyone already has this, but in case you want it in 320, here it is. a classic in the Smiths' library, not my favorite but it's a must have.

Machine Gun Etiquette [expanded] - the Damned (punk)
i've been getting deeper into the Damned's discography, before it was just their first release for me. i'm glad i have though, i've found a lot of great work in their later releases.

Wild Teen Punk From Peru - Los Saicos (garage/trash/psychedelic)
a sweet little cut from Los Saicos, my favorite, it's chock full of raw fuzz, just the way i like it.

enjoi
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Slimy Little Opus

2009-11-30T23:42:00.000-08:00

break is over,
time to kick it into a gear.
maybe one slower than the one i was using before.
i couldn't do that, no, never.
i'll just keep my normal pace.
i apologize for today's late post,
here i am!

/music

Live At the Apollo I - James Brown (soul/funk)
the motherfucking godfather of soul knew how to funk it up real horrorshow back in '62, it is documented here. fa.

With Love - Ralfi Pagan (latin/salsa/groove)
i was introduced to mr.Pagan through an lowrider compilation, i had no idea he was more than a guy you could cruise to, you can also cut some rug with this man & his band.

Catalogue - I Start Counting (electronic/dance)
my buddy james passed this onto me and it's quite snappy. they remind me of depeche mode. i can't find much else from this duo but i hope to maybe find more soon.

enjoi
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Giblets

2009-11-26T10:08:00.000-08:00

hope everyone eats well today..
and i mean everyone..

Live at the Olympia [france 1981] - the Cure (post punk)
i have fallen in love with live bootlegs from the Cure. their live sets sometimes make my favorite songs even better than before, maybe it's the emotion in robert's voice, could be the atmosphere i get when i close my eyes, i don't know. what i do know is that this is a must have for a Cure fan.

Sleep In Safety - 45 Grave (death rock)
i remember watching Return of the Living Dead for the first time and wanting to know who performed the song when the dead started to rise from their graves. a few months passed and i bought the soundtrack (which is classic on it's own) and found out it was 45 Grave. i fell in love instantly with Dinah Cancer's voice and grew to appreciate death rock.

Peace Thru Vandalism EP - the Vandals (punk)
another band i was introduced through Manic Hispanic, godamn them cholo boys now what to pick.

enjoi.
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Faces In The Rain

2009-11-25T10:24:00.000-08:00

the other day i saw someone i used to know.
they walked up to me & swore they remembered me from somewhere,
but for the life of them, they just could not remember me.
i on the other hand, knew exactly who they were and just played opossum for laughs.
after oh so many guesses, i told them who i was with a smile on my face.
their curious grin faded and they said,
'that can't be, i heard you died last year'

/music

Dummy - Portishead (trip-hop)
my first experience with Portishead took place last year at Coachella fest. i was blown away although i was extremely tired. i had never heard of them before that encounter and i found out later that it was their first US show in god knows how long which made me feel like i was a part of something.

Old World Underground, Where Are You Now? - Metric (pop new wave guitar)
what i like most about this album is the song 'Dead Disco', if you listen closely, you can hear a SERIOUS influence from the Cure's 'A Forest', i've read it was deliberate but i'm not too sure. either way it's a great song off of this primo album.

Les Comtes de la Krypt - Kryptonix (psychobilly)
i love things in french, it gives things a kind of snooty/classy feel, Le Big Mac for example. Kryptonix aren't snooty or classy though, which is good because i can only stomach so much of that.

enjoi
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Big Lizard Comin' Your Way

2009-11-24T09:30:00.001-08:00

sometimes we'll do things we can't explain,
normally we might just despise doing a certain thing,
but when it's for someone you truly care for,
it's as easy as apple pie.
there are times though,
where the things we do for others are disregarded,
and if it was for someone you truly cared for,
it's as easy as gouging eyes.

/music

Various States of Disrepair - Hickey (punk)
i recently got into this group and i really like their style. they did a 'split' with Voodoo Glow Skulls, er well, sort of. they stole a trumpet from those bastards and after so many phone calls, they gave it back...full of pudding. afterward the lead singer of VGS along with some of their Epitaph cronies left some hilarious voicemails, threatening the group, pretending to be satan and just making fools of themselves. in the end Hickey won.

The Black 45 EP - UK Decay (post-punk/death rock)
i've been drowning myself in post-punk & other stuff considered 'goth rock', i love the feel of it, the bass lines are always the best. this is a fine example, i agree with others when they say that these guys should have been just as big as Bauhaus or whoever else they get compared to.

Wreckers Yard - Coffin Nails (psychobilly)
i'll probably just say what the rest of the world has already said about this group, so i won't get into it. i rarely see this one floating around, i just wanted to drop my coin in the hat.

enjoi
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Meet Bo Derek & Be Her Tarzan

2009-11-23T10:22:00.000-08:00

today is my father's birthday, i know he'll never see this,
but happy birthday dad.
thank you for all the things you've done & still do for me.
thank you for heavily influencing this music taste of mine.
thank you for being there even though you couldn't.
i love you dad.
you're always going to be the best DJ in my eyes.

/music

The World Is A Ghetto - War (funk soul)
this one is for my dad..

Fold Your Hands Child, You Walk Like A Peasant - Belle & Sebastian (jangle baroque pop)
another fine album from mr.Murdoch & friends. if the opening track doesn't keep you locked in your seat, you either don't have a soul, own a bad pair of headphones or are just picky. which is fine. more music for the rest of us.

We Did Not Know The Forest Spirit Made The Flowers Grow - Black Lips (flower punk)
these fellers put a really great show, what with the igniting of guitars and the genitals flopping around, who wouldn't be having a great time? actually i haven't seen the genitals bit, but i have heard stories..

enjoi
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The French Press

2009-11-20T01:10:00.001-08:00

you're going to be gone one day,
i've learned to accept that.
the truth is,
i want to keep that day as far away as possible.
i don't know how much time i have left,
so i'm going to try my best to use it wisely.
maybe we could just sit in your apartment,
listen to your favorite album
and talk about what things were like when you were my age.
hell, i'd love to just hear you talk about anything.
only because i love you.

/music

All Day Music - War (funk soul)
i'm just going to say that anything from War is here because of my father's influence on my music taste. this is another great album.

Moon Pix - Cat Power (electric folk)
i've recently started listening to Chan Marshall a lot lately. something about her breathy vocals just has me hooked.

Creepin' On Ah Come Up - Bone Thugs-N-Harmony (hip hop)
a classic, one of the many soundtracks to my childhood. i remember listening to this all the time in my mom's corolla, oh the times we had.

enjoi
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Blood of Young

2009-11-19T12:22:00.000-08:00

i'm tired, i'm feeling rundown.
i'm not having any fun right now.
i think if i sleep,
i'll feel okay,
but first things first,

/music

Unholy Passion EP - Samhain (death punk heavy)
one of my favorite releases from Glenn Danzig's post-misfits group, mainly because of the re-recorded version of All Hell Breaks Loose & the song Misery Tomb.

If You're Feeling Sinister - Belle & Sebastian (jangle baroque pop)
Stuart Murdoch has this voice, i can't quite put my finger on it or truly find the words to describe what it makes me think of, but even in his happiest of tunes, i hear pain. that is why i like B&S.

Killer Klowns EP - the Dickies (punk)
i was introduced to the Dickies through their cover of the Toxic Avenger theme song. i rarely see this EP anywhere, so i figured i'd spread it.

enjoi.
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I Won't Expect It

2009-11-18T09:29:00.000-08:00

what is the point of anything?
if i try to change the world,
i'll just end up destroying it.
even while trying to save it,
i damage the fucking thing.
sometimes i wish i could just,
i don't know,
sleep at the bottom of the ocean,
forever.

/music

...restlessly wander while the leaves blow...- Various Artists (autumn/winter)
i found this mixtape at a local thrift store and it blew me away. only because all of the other mixtapes i've found have Billy Graham shouting his praise for Jesus or some dude's Patti Smith mix. captures the season perfectly.

Sticks & Stones - New Found Glory (easycore/pop punk)
this album was stuck on repeat a lot while i was in middle school. i remember getting flack for it, but i didn't care, these fools were good & i still think they are. this is something i couldn't let go from those days and i don't think i ever will.

Funtime - the Tall Boys (garagey junk)
it seems nigel lewis & paul fenech are competing with each other, 'who can have the most side projects', although for mr.lewis they are post-meteors projects. in my opinion this is one of his (nigel lewis) better ones, a great chapter in the garage scene of the 80's, another fine example of branching out.

enjoi
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What Can I Say

2009-11-17T00:11:00.000-08:00

one of these days motherfucker,
i'm going to stop holding back,
and tell you what i think of your pretentious ass.
you can fool some, but i know the truth.
until then, everything is going to be hunky dory, dig?
see you in the funny papers.

/music

Rock 'n Roll Is Straight From Hell - Unknown Hinson (country western hillbilly hell)
a 6 track cut from the king of country western troubadours. the live tracks are great. all in all it's a fun little album.

Why Can't We Be Friends? - War (funk soul latin beat)
another one of my father's favorite War albums and i can see why. this one has a lot of classics on here, i suggest listening to Heartbeat in it's entirety.

s/t - Vivian Girls (lo-fi girl punk)
these brooklyn born girls can really kick it into high gear and judging from their live videos they most certainly know how to put on a fun show.

enjoi.
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This Was Meant For Friday

2009-11-16T04:41:00.000-08:00

i remember i said something about not feeling like myself.
it was funny & dramatic.
i wish i could remember it.
oh well.

/music

Love Me, Please Love Me - Sandie Shaw (girl pop)
i like girls that sing. i have yet to meet one. oh well.

Recline of the Mexican Civilization - Manic Hispanic (punk parody)
these guys are hilarious, weird al 4 tha punx for sure.

Chasin' A Dream - Lost Souls (psychobilly)
i rarely see this one anywhere. the Drunksongs link has died, so i decided to bring it back to life.

enjoi
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Sorry..

2009-11-12T09:59:00.000-08:00

i'm having problems uploading,
until i can get this fixed,
i won't be posting.
until then,
smell ya.

-duke

You Give Me Fever

2009-11-11T09:38:00.000-08:00

i used to always think that if i were to be a palm tree,
things would be swell.
turns out having that many dates at once can be hell.
*badum-psshhh*
sue me.

/music

Fire Party - the Curtains (psychobilly)
one of our country's finest psychobilly band, i've heard great things about their live performances & their recordings are well done. listen well, you may see these boys doing great things before you know it.

Skylarking - XTC (new wave/psychedelic)
even though the band hates the shit out of this album, people consider it their finest work. reminds me of '68 Beatles with a bit of early Kinks and a twist of synth junk.

Separates - 999 (punk)
second album from an early london punk band. strangely, i was introduced to this band through a Manic Hispanic parody. spooky eh scoob?

enjoi.
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I Don't Wanna Die For Indio

2009-11-10T11:37:00.000-08:00

i'm sick and tired of being beaten down by your words,
they drag me up & down breathy staircases.
if your lips shoot me with another venomous line,
i'm going to stand right up, look you in the eye
and say:
'shhhh'

/music

Songs of Praise - the Adicts (punk)
are you a joker in the pack? if you don't have this album, you're not. so get with the times & enjoy this great album.

Worship & Tribute [drum & bass] - Glassjaw (posthardcore)
this is a must-have for any fans of gJ, all it's composed of is the bass & drum tracks from the album W&T. it's an interesting way to listen to Gj's most popular album. i like to think so..

Braindrops - the Fuzztones (garage)
fuzzy punk from NY's best garage outfit. thank you rudi protrudi.

enjoi
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Dance With the Devil's Uncle

2009-11-09T12:45:00.000-08:00

do you ever wonder if animals feel any type of emotion?
i have,
so i rounded up a group composed of a dog, a cat, two iguanas & a horse.
i taught them how to live in society and live like humans.
in the end, they all formed a suicide pact and offed themselves.
leaving a note that read:
''lief iz a reel dowhner''
never did get to teach them proper grammar..

/music

It's Alive - the Ramones (punk live)
a classic set from one of my favorite bands. you must have it in your collection.

Walk Among Us - the Misfits (punk)
i first bought this album when i was 13, it blew me away, it still is my favorite album to this day.

S/T - the xx (dream pop/lo-fi)
filler. but dreamy filler. get it and find out..

enjoi.
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You Cold Busted

2009-11-06T14:17:00.000-08:00

i think i've had too much to drink.
'i'll tell you when i've had enough!'
sometimes i wish you'd come home.
'why don't you just stay away forever!'
i love you.
'bye'

/music

Big Beat From Badsville - the Cramps (psychotic rock 'n roll)
at 320 anything sounds awesome. haha. plus it's the Cramps.

Southern Boys - Legendary Raw Deal (rockabilly)
one of paul fenech's side projects, i like this one most. classic roots stuff, ya know?

the Mirror Conspiracy - Thievery Corporation (trip hop/dub)
a nice album to relax to, take a dip and enjoy the show.

enjoi.
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It's So Lonely Coming Down

2009-11-05T10:27:00.000-08:00

all of these little lies are eventually going to catch up to you.
i'm going to play stupid until then,
'just smile & nod', i told myself.
know this, the longer it takes for the truth to come out,
the worse it shall be for you.
i suggest you get it over with,
so everyone can be happy.
pull the goddamn trigger.

/music

Psychotic Sounds For Freaks & Weirdos [strange house] - the Horrors (garage punk)
their first full length release, a bit tame compared to their first EP but it's just as good. i need to stop doing this, i need to just tell you if it's good or not. it's good.

Treasure - Cocteau Twins (dream pop/post-punk)
i recently got into this group, they're hypnotic & dark, just the way i like 'em. it's good.

Sodbusters - Long Tall Texans (psychobilly)
a classic, from start to finish, this is good ol' psycho rock 'n roll. it's good.

enjoi.
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Life Is Just A Party

2009-11-04T15:38:00.000-08:00

i enjoy being overly dramatic,
it's the 'cool' thing to do, in my world anyway.
i'm sure you can tell,
what with all of my poor attempts at being deep,
in each of my posts.
sometimes i go back and read them,
i'm about as deep as a puddle.

/music

The Don Killuminati (7 Day Theory) - 2Pac (hip hop)
a classic from Makaveli, it hits hard and leaves an imprint on ya.

This Island - Le Tigre (riot grrrl electronic pop)
a toned down album from our ladies in LT, in comparison to their self-titled release, this is easy listening. i said it.

The Living Road - Lhasa De Sela (latin/french/english-mesh eclectic soul pop)
another album from my favorite multilingual singer. a little darker this time around which makes it that much better.

enjoi.
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Youth Gone Wild

2009-11-03T11:15:00.000-08:00

i had a dream about a dead person last night,
except in this dream,
they kept on living and i was the dead.
i liked the change of pace, but i'd rather keep my place.
who wants to be dead anyway?

/music

British Steel - Judas Priest (heavy metal)
a real heavy rocker from the guys in Judas Priest, one of my favorite cuts from them. it's fast-paced, melodic as shit & a punch in the face.

The Chronic - Dr.Dre (hip hop)
along with Snoop's Doggystyle, as a kid this album was all i would listen to. i thank my mother & father for being who they are and introducing me to the doctor.

Castaways & Cutouts - the Decemberists (nautical folk rock)
i love almost anything this group does, i also enjoy boats & sailors & other sea-faring things. go figure.

enjoi.
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If Cats Could Cry

2009-11-02T10:40:00.000-08:00

i chucked stones across a house,
i broke my record because it was far too scratched,
i tossed a brick,
and killed a cat.

it is the beginning of a new month, second day or not,
it has just started.
i wouldn't mind if anyone decided to join my blog,
i want new contributors.
if anyone is interested, feel free to e-mail me.

also,
big 'ups' to yesenia.
thanks for enjoying the shit fest i consider a blog.
:^)
/music

Power - Ice-T (hip hop)
ice's second album, i remember i bought it for the album cover when i was 16, i can never pass up a sharp dressed ice-t. i mean, who could? thankfully, it wasn't a 'judge-a-book-by-it's-cover' kinda deal, as the album is great.

the Record - Fear (punk)
a must have for anyone. 77 at it's finest, although recorded in '81. fa.

Holy Diver - Dio (heavy metal)
for about a week after listening to this, i was constantly avoided by god fearing citizens on the street, i could never figure out why. i mean, it's only ronnie james dio. :/

enjoi.
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Freaks Come Out Tomorrow

2009-10-30T17:06:00.000-07:00

the spooks come out tomorrow night,
i hope your children are safe.
my children of the night are going to be out & about.
beware.
muha, muha.

in other news,
i have decided to pass out apples with razorblades in them.
happy haunting.
/music

Bossanova - Pixies (sub pop rock)
almost the end of the line for our favorite incestuous rockers. a classic album.

Midnight Marauders - A Tribe Called Quest (hip hop)
a good listen for casual fans of hip hop or hardcore fans of a tribe called quest.

Unclogged - X (acoustic punk)
a wonderful session from one of los angeles' greatest punk bands. get this.

enjoi.
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Inject Me With Love

2009-10-29T15:48:00.000-07:00

it's getting cold.
the clouds have been rolling in & out daily,
the rain has yet to make an appearance.

'shoot me in the face, yeah?'
"okay"
'with what?'
"a water gun"
'that'll never do..'
"why not?"
'because i want to feel something'
"don't worry, i'll tuck you in the for big sleep"
/music

Deliver The Word - War (soul)
this is my father's favorite War album, i felt the need to spread it about. enjoy it as he & i have.

Peel Sessions (December 10 1979) - Joy Division (post-punk)
the version of Love Will Tear Us Apart is beautiful. much better than the studio recording.

Hell's Winter - Cage (hip hop)
a darker release from Stoney Lodge's outpatient, one of my favorites of his work.

enjoi.
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Mogador Or Bust!

2009-10-28T16:42:00.001-07:00

work was long today, but busy so i had a nice day.
until some guy decided to cut one while i was bending to pick up a shoe.
life goes on.
'lately it's been love song central, you bastard.'
have i mentioned that i like to drain water from my eyes?
it happens every night, you just don't realize it.
but why you may ask..
the answer is you are the light of my life.
/music

s/t - Wolfmother (heavvvvvvy)
every track on this album is fucking amazing, every guitar lick and every howl from mr.Stockdale makes this a goddamn righteous album. every.

Ace of Spades - Motörhead (rock 'n roll)
listened to this on the way to work this morning, got me pumped. lemmy's croaky vocals made me want to kick out the bus windows and walk to work.

Black Sunday - Cypress Hill (hip hop)
i remember when this first came out, i had just gotten into Dr.Seuss and i can recall having this visuals that went along with 'Insane' that incorporated the Cat in the Hat getting chased by the cops. a must-have.

enjoi.
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It's The Medicine, I Swear

2009-10-27T13:45:00.000-07:00

i have found a way to sleep without breathing, it's not that hard.
it feels like i have been on this amazing ride for a few days but now it's over and i have to get off.
i don't want to, you can't make me.
let me ride one more time and i'll leave for good.
for fucking good, i swear it.
/music

3 - Nouvelle Vague (jazz/french/covers)
the songs that this group has covered are handled perfectly, not your typical cover band, i promise.

Your Ideal Tragedy - Here On Out (good)
a local band that has long since broken up, i got to see them at their last show, this is all that remains. enjoy it.

Poison - Bell Biv DeVoe (new jack swing)
a staple in the new jack swing genre. a definite must have.

enjoi.
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Baphomet Take A Bow

2009-10-20T18:56:00.001-07:00

work, shows & keeping to myself. i've gone into seclusion, i don't talk to a lot of the same people i used to, i'd like to but whenever i do it's never the same. shit happens as they say.
i was sick too, but that wasn't too bad. my mother is nearly home, for some reason it doesn't make me as happy as i'd imagined. over hyped. i get drunk a lot and i don't know why.
i'm also romantically entangled with the sun. she keeps me warm and balanced.
/music

s/t EP - Hola Ghost (flamenco psychobilly)
i'm going to see this duo perform on halloween at a secret show, i'm excited for it.

How The Gods Kill (Danzig III) - Danzig (metal)
a very brooding album from glenn & co., handled beautifully, his masterpiece. yes, i said it.

s/t - Kitty, Daisy & Lewis (rockabilly/r&b)
i have been listening to this album nonstop, ever since it reached my ears i can't seem to get it out, i hope you enjoy this as much as i have.

enjoi.
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Dicks and Knives Don't Mix

2009-10-01T18:00:00.000-07:00

"Seasons change, mad things rearrange /
But it all stays the same like the love doctor strange"

10 Internets to the soul who knows the song those lyrics are from.
Without Google-ing it.

For those in the dark, here's your consolation prize...

--------------------(Covers Are Linked)--------------------
Peter King
Shango
(Afrobeat/Jazz)
Taste Test

The Pharcyde
Bizarre Ride II the Pharcyde
(Hip Hop)
Taste Test

Nickelus F & Portishead
R.A.R.E. (Reliving A Real Experience)
(Hip Hop)
Taste Test

Sharp As A Razor

2009-09-30T19:04:00.001-07:00

a quick & super psycho post. enjoy it. i'm tired from working. later.

Early Demos - Klingonz (psychobilly)
sweet cover of Rock This Town, if you're really into the Klingz, get this.

Ein Bier Bitte - Coffin Nails (psychobilly)
a must have for any german psycho fan.

Wazzed N' Blasted - Batfinks (psychobilly)
this one is just fun. hah.

enjoi.
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I Hope You Motherfuckers Choke

2009-09-29T01:06:00.000-07:00

Small Victories - Hi Ho Silver, Away!
this is beautiful, it brought me to fucking tears.
please, share my joy and download this.
you won't regret it, i promise.
i love you nathan, wherever you are..

12"EP - Against Me! (anarcho)

Old Moon In The Arms of The New - Kind of Like Spitting (acoustic)

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Cold Cod Soup

2009-09-28T15:17:00.000-07:00

well if it ain't rough it ain't shit, if it ain't stiff it ain't worth a fuck and so on. does anyone ever want to say anything to me? talk some 'mad' shit maybe? by all means, go right ahead, at least you'll give me some feedback. i'm gonna be volunteering at different places soon, so posts will be less frequent (not that i post on the regular anyway) but just a heads up. well, enough of my bullshit. bunnies.
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I Just Want To Be Held - Nathaniel Mayer (soul)
a newer record from the creator of Village of Love, his vocals are a buzz saw and his cover of I Found Out is beautiful. if you're into raw soul, go with this.

s/t - Elliot Smith (acoustic junk)
a must have for anyone who is into quiet stuff. honestly, this is filler. don't let that change your mind, it is a great record, i just don't have much to say about it.

Straight Outta Compton - N.W.A (hip hop)
if you do not have this already, get it. now.

enjoy.
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Death Rides A Pale Goose

2009-09-24T12:56:00.000-07:00

let me in on your secrets? tell me them, the big ones, the small ones and the ones you wouldn't share with your dog. they're all lies anyway, right? so i've heard anyway. why is it that the one i used to hold dear to my heart, thinks i'd just as soon drop them as they did to me? as if i had this premeditated revenge that i was just waiting to exact on them. i hate you, you fucking foolish girl, you pour yourself into nothing and follow the herd that you apparently wish you had nothing to do with. let me tell you something sweetheart, you are the herd, you are a product of your generation as we all are. regardless of how 'different' YOU feel, you are just like everyone else, just a new shell around the same bolts.
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La Llorona - Lhasa De Sela (latin/french/english-mesh eclectic soul pop)
i just found out about Lhasa De Sela a few days ago, her vocal range is amazing and the fact she can sing in different languages makes her that much cooler than you.

Forthcoming Science Theory - the Baltic Sea (shoegaze)
something about this band, i can't put my finger on it. musically they are excellent, lyrically just the same and vocally, deep & dark yet retaining an optimistic quality. if that makes sense.

What's For Dinner? - King Khan & BBQ Show (garage punk raw)
you can't go wrong with mark sultan. anything this motherfucker gets his hands on he just turns it into his own raw sounding doo-wop group, a definite recommendation.

enjoi.
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It's Hard To Be Alone

2009-09-23T23:56:00.000-07:00

i can't be funny all the time, especially when i don't feel like being funny. i feel low, like a bottom dwelling creature i speak with a raspberry. this sounds like a flow, but it isn't, i hate flows especially kids who can't flow, like me. oh right, i'm sorry i haven't posted in the past few days, i had been out of town, playing shows with the band i'm in & just trying to have a good time. met new people, that was nice. but now i'm home again and well, i wish i wasn't, really, i'd rather be out somewhere. sadly my clothes are in the wash and i feel bloated, excessive gas isn't attractive these days, bummer. guh, i'm jealous of the real world, people who live in reality and do things with themselves, what can i do? what can you do? oh fuck it all.
/music

Underwater Cinematographer - the Most Serene Republic

Winter Songs EP - Matt Pond PA

You Secretly Want Me Dead - Kind of Like Spitting

enjoi.
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Dance Into The Moon

2009-09-16T00:16:00.000-07:00

sorrrry i didn't post yesterday, here is the post for the day. i'm tired. if i'm up to it, i'll post again later, i'm sure i will be. :)
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Good! - Tabaltix (psychobilly) [for anonymous ;p]

Djangology - Django Reinhardt (jazz)

Fresh Fruit For Rotting Vegetables - Dead Kennedys (punk)

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enjoi.

My Hands Are Warm

2009-09-14T04:19:00.000-07:00

some people have said that i'm too depressing and that reading my posts brings them down.
well, i'd like to change their minds about me, i'd like to show them i can be just as happy as they.
how i'm going to achieve that, i don't know, so i'll wing it.
today, i was looking at the clouds, they were the fluffiest clouds i'd ever saw and upon looking at them i was filled with such a joy that i went down to the local animal shelter and set all of the stray cats & dogs free. the animals and i frolicked amongst the posies and danced in the daisies all day long singing 'tra-la-la' then i woke up. the end.
now onto a happy dump:
newborn chicken pecking at hay, a rooster smiling saying 'that's my boy', a bee stinging a rapist that is allergic to bees, ducks crossing at a duck crossing, little moe with the gimpy leg, the sunshine on an albino's face, a butterfly floating into the sky, jesus shooting hoops with some orphans, a successful line of dog t-shirts, friendship, love, smiles and the death star being blown up.
/music

The Swiss Army Romance - Dashboard Confessional (acoustic)

Solitude - Billie Holiday (jazz)

s/t - Suicide (no wave)

enjoy.
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2009-09-11T12:30:00.000-07:00

hey there, i've decided to be lazier today and just copy 'n paste this thing i wrote yesterday, sorry to you happy folk, i was told it's sort of depressing, oh well, here goes:

he sat there staring at empty bottles of water,
'what the fuck am i doing? wasting my days here, day in day out, doing the same goddamn thing i did yesterday. i sit here, supposedly talking to girls, believing one of them will accept these horrible flaws of mine,' he cleared his throat and continued, 'i mean, i'm not much of a catch, but i'm not a wretch either. sure my hair never looks right, i'm terrible at math, i tend to sweat a lot when it's hot, i have obnoxiously uncontrollable burping, i stay up late and i don't eat meat, does that mean i'm just not the right choice for girls?'
he looked down at his hands and sighed, thinking that he must look like a mad man talking to himself like this and he laughed. 'this truly must be my lot in life, a series of unsuccessful relationships and a plethora of letdowns with a side of heartbreak. all i want is a companion that would like to just sit down somewhere in the shade and listen to music with me. a girl that doesn't care if she's matching or is considered "presentable", a girl that doesn't care that i occasionally think about starving myself while eating a banana, a girl that likes to drink soda, a girl that thinks godzilla is real. i don't really care much for looks, seeing as how i'm no stud myself, honestly i don't think they really matter. i know that's been said a million and a half times, but the more i think about it, all the girls i've been with have been very beautiful to me until i see something i hadn't before, or just lose interest.'
having said that, he looked at the ceiling fan above and his face grew low,
'i am a monster though, i have broken too many hearts to be even considered a suitor for anyone. i have put some girls through hell, i am not an angel, i am not the perfect boy, i am a foolish person that will let his mind take over his heart and ruin everything he has. not a day goes by where i find myself thinking of them, the few that have been hurt by my recklessness, and how i wish i could erase my presence from their memory. i wish i could go back and just make it so i never met them, to save them from the stupid dramatics i put them through. i'm so childish, i honestly don't know what anyone could see in me, i wish i could see what others have so maybe then i could appreciate myself a little more. i'm not someone i'd want to spend time with, although it seems i'm stuck with myself for life.'
taking a drink of water and spilling a bit, he wiped his mouth and coughed a bit, the water was warmer than he expected. he turned on his radio and it was in the middle of a song about a town where lonely people go, he then began to write down how he felt about himself and all he could come up with was a list of negatives. he searched himself for a positive and wrote
'i don't have much longer to live'
/music

Wild & Peaceful - Kool & the Gang (funk)

Here's Little Richard - Little Richard (rock & roll)

Yellow House - Grizzly Bear (acoustic)

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enjoy.

I'm Only Sleeping

2009-09-10T11:46:00.001-07:00

hullo there, not much to write today, i apologize i haven't been posting as frequently, i had jury duty & it drained me. which is strange because i did nothing but listen to a lawyer drone on & on. it was quite a drag, but it's my 'civil duty', go america. it wasn't too bad of an experience, just a tad bit boring, i still would rather have boils laced.
anywhoo, how about those remasters?? you know what i'm talking about! hoooo boy are they amazing! i've got a few, mostly the later stuff but i can't find the early junk, it's all been erased, if anyone knows where to score them, contact me. well, i haven't much else to write, posting should resume regularly now, tomorrow will be a regular post though. ;P
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Night Life - Ray Price (country)

Getz/Gilberto - Stan Getz & João Gilberto (bossa nova)

City Baby Attacked By Rats - Charged G.B.H (punk)

enjoy.
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Hear My Mother Call (MMP)

2009-09-07T03:13:00.000-07:00

godzilla beat the shit out of manda then proceeded to utilize the photo op with some giant breezy. going to try to be a bit more upbeat. i like flowers & purple sunshine. birds singing, tra-la-la. a bulldozer being ripped apart and used to create new homes for homeless animals. a pony walking into the sunset. a natural spring where animals go to drink being fortified with vitamins and steroids so man can no longer overtake them. a cloud that looks like a cherry bomb or some dude getting 'iced'. a handful of blue balloons. a cup of your favorite soda. a bowl of fruit. friends. smiles. happy.
/music

One Nation Under A Groove - Funkadelic

Veni Vidi Vicious - the Hives

s/t - the Rutles

Light of the Worlds - Kool & the Gang

Machine Gun - the Commodores

s/t - Fatback Band

enjoy.
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Identical

2009-09-03T01:40:00.000-07:00

change has occurred, for the better? i do not know. i feel alone. i saw someone recently, it felt different, they are moving ahead while i stay behind. maybe i'm thinking about it too much, but i'm afraid they're all going to just drop me like yesterday's turd. i wouldn't blame them. it's happened before, it's bound to happen again. so here i am, sitting in my room, the tv is on and it's showing a sitcom about sisters, i'm sure you can guess the name. i feel like such a waste of space. a complete and utter waste of space.
/music

Hardcore Jollies - Funkadelic (funk)

Truth & Soul - Fishbone (ska funk)

Moanin' At Midnight - Howlin' Wolf (blues)

links in comments
enjoy

I Ain't Got Nobody

2009-09-02T15:40:00.001-07:00

truly i feel alone these days. nobody to actually talk to. sure there's the phone & the internet, but i want some actual human contact. where does one find that? am i so blind to the world around me? this is by far one of the worst times i've had in such a long time, everyone else is so busy, i want to be busy as well, but i'm not. i only wish i was. i feel sick. i don't want to write anymore. i don't want to exist on this plane of existence..fuck me.
/music

Let's Take It To The Stage - Funkadelic (funk)

Here, Here & Here - Meg & Dia (pop)

Replicas - Gary Numan (new wave)

enjoy.
links in comments.

Deluge

2009-09-01T11:40:00.000-07:00

not much to say today, like fucking always. aren't you sick of this routine bullshit? i know i am. day in, day out, i post whack crap that only i dig around here, either that or everyone already has this shit i think is way awesome, so i'm boned either way. i can't start a blog chock full of music that is obscure & foreign, Mutant Sounds has me covered there. fuck this. here's the post.
/music

Standing On The Verge of Getting It On - Funkadelic (funk)

What Time Is It? - the Time (funk)

Planet Rock - Afrika Bambaataa & the Soul Sonic Force

enjoy.
links in goddamn comments.

Satellite In My Brain

2009-08-31T11:47:00.000-07:00

not much to say today, i'm in a good mood though and passed those tests! :D go me. now to continue with life. derp derp derp. also, megaposts won't be as frequent, sorry, sometimes i do have a life outside of this thing. ;P 'sometimes'. plus, i've got that funk band i'm in. :)
/music

Cosmic Slop - Funkadelic (funk)

s/t - the Time (funk)

Reality of My Surroundings - Fishbone (ska/funk)

enjoy!
links in comments..

Wallflower Central

2009-08-27T02:28:00.000-07:00

hippopotamus devours little girl after this update. i feel sick. very sick. in my head. so sick. that i use periods when i don't have to. i just like the look of a million periods. plus the lack of readers gives me an artistic freedom. i love diet soda. confectioneries. corporations. money money money.

Edit (6:12pm): egg on my face, i apologize for not including the links in comments. my mind was elsewhere. my deepest apologies go out to Skip. they are there now my friend, they are there now. :)

/music

America Eats It's Young - Funkadelic

How Will The Wolf Survive - Los Lobos

Ain't Love Grand! - X

links in comments...

Bicycle Express?

2009-08-26T20:01:00.000-07:00

appy polly loggies for the late post, i was with james today plus i took the final piece of a three part test. james & i have decided to start a funk group, we're working on getting together a band and taking our town by storm! we hope to, anyway. well that's all that i want to say. get some music, leave me some goddamn feedback and let's keep living!
/music

Maggot Brain - Funkadelic

Romance 1600 - Sheila E.

Red Mecca - Cabaret Voltaire

enjoi..
links in comments.

A Love Bizarre

2009-08-25T02:01:00.001-07:00

i want to go on a trip, somewhere far or somewhere close. definitely a place where people don't know me by name. where that place is? i haven't the slightest. i do know that sheila e. is a babe and is worth checking out, musically. :) try to get it all!
/music

Free Your Mind...And Your Ass Will Follow - Funkadelic

The Glamorous Life - Sheila E.

Give 'Em Enough Rope - the Clash

enjoi.
links in comments.

I Don't Have Much

2009-08-24T11:46:00.000-07:00

i take a big test tonight. i'm terrified and almost positive i'm going to fail. blugh. might as well take it anyway. right? poor punctuation, it's complete & utter bliss. damn, i should haven written 'udder'. oh well, i guess next time there will be time for those type of timely things. i have been waiting for something interesting to happen, but nothing yet, in time i suppose. (note: i want to use the word time, 10 times, including these three times) i guess waiting isn't so bad, if something happens soon or eventually, i won't have anything to complain about and more to write about. the smiths once said 'these things take time' while the chamber brothers said 'time has come today', when either of these will apply to me, i haven't the slightest idea. guh, sucker think he good, sucker think he could take me.
/music

S/T - Funkadelic

Rocket To Russia - the Ramones

Strictly Rude - Big D & the Kids Table

links in comments!
enjoi.

Always Come Back (Mega)

2009-08-21T00:15:00.000-07:00

it's friday, feels like a sunday. i feel like i have more pictures of godzilla than anything interesting to say. it's a super happy mega fun post time thing today, so get something at least, i feel like i waste my time with this damned thing, honestly, can it get any better than the way this is now? i like to think so, then again, popular blogs & the others i go to, don't get many comments yet they thrive with a fan base, do i have a fan base? do i? is there a legion of dweebs out there that follow me & pay attention and actually listen to this crap i put up or read this nonsense?? if so, god bless you all.
/music.

Black Sessions - the Cure

Kink Kontroversey - the Kinks

What Is? - King Khan & His Shrines

Black Metal - Venom

Tidal - Fiona Apple

Leave Home - the Ramones

enjoi.
links in comments.

Living In A Dreamworld

2009-08-20T03:21:00.000-07:00

'hello? who is this? what kind of sick bastard would say such a-URK!'
point? no. i just thought it'd be funny to see a luchador on a phone. go santo!
mehhhh, i feel sick today, still. blarrrggggggh. music,

Execution of All Things - Rilo Kiley

S/T - Ramones

Magic Flowers Droned - Psychedelic Horseshit

there you go.
links in comments.

Buzz In Now With The Answer

2009-08-19T12:12:00.000-07:00

hey short entry. get it while it's hot. woo.

You Can't Take It With You - As Tall As Lions

Construction Time Again - Depeche Mode

Decadence - Head Automatica

enjoi.
links in comments.

Building A Pipeline

2009-08-18T03:43:00.000-07:00

tuesday tuesday toos-day. i had a teacher once who would say 'toos-dee', it always made me feel weird, but i say it still as a small tribute to him, not that he's dead or anything. anyway, i've realized for the first time ever, i'm into music that no one that i know is into or likes, even after playing it to a few friends, they weren't feeling it and it showed. the music i'm talking about is brazilian bossa nova/tropicalia/forro, basically the brazilian music i've been putting up lately. it makes me feel weird knowing that not even my close friends dig the music i'm into, i feel like an outcast sort of and i like it. i hate the fact that starburst released a package devoted to the favorites, i hate playing that game, they're all good too me, not just strawberry & cherry. also, for some reason, i've been entering a lot of contests lately, i'm hoping to win either a year's worth of diapers or a grand. either way, i'll be happy. here's your music.

S/T - Gilberto Gil

I Am The Blues - Willie Dixon

Black Celebration - Depeche Mode

enjoi.
links in comments.

Drink Yourself Smart

2009-08-17T02:20:00.000-07:00

monday, day of days, right? no just another, like always. unless something interesting happens. i doubt anything will. or maybe I'm wrong. i,m going 2 use poor punctuation` like always but this time it's intentional. i mean. who really! reads this cr;ap i post? i KNOW: i would"nt i know? that much;
/music

Encore - Arthur Verocai

Panther Phobia - Tav Falco's Panther Burns

Amir - Henri Texier

links in comments

Fly On By Sweet Angel (Mega)

2009-08-14T02:26:00.000-07:00

friday! which means a megapost for ya'll. hope you guys get something out of this, i know i don't. haha. mehh, who cares though. it's all for fun, right? i like to think so. :) i'm tired still, really irritable too, i slept seven hours, isn't that enough?? i don't think it is, but eh, who gives a damn! i'm not writing a lot, i'll let the music speak for me. make sure to get Gilberto Gil, Robert Johnson, Carlos Winter & Paul Lyra and the Meteors, very primo stuff. :3

Louvação - Gilberto Gil

Crossroad Blues - Robert Johnson

Have Love, Will Travel - Thee Headcoatees

Sound of Ipanema - Carlos Lyra & Paul Winter

In Heaven - the Meteors

S/T - Gorillaz

there you go,
links in comments.

Rainbirds

2009-08-13T12:03:00.000-07:00

i'm in a good mood today, not a writing mood but a good one. :) life is going alright, not exactly the way i want it to, but in some aspects of it, i'm top dog. the soda ban i had going has been lifted, but i still don't drink as much as it used to. if there is anything you should get from me today, it is the Arthur Verocai record, i've been listening to it for days now, even sleeping with it on. it's very well done and quite beautiful, one of brazil's best that is for sure. :) willie dixon & memphis slim are great as well. the brainblasters, well they're quite a good psychobilly band, i've only seen one other blog with it up & i think the link is dead, this needs to be spread a bit more, because it's an essential for any psychobilly collection. that's it for me. i've used a lot of smiley faces and could give a shit less if you don't like them. ;P :) :D :B :3 music!

S/T - Arthur Verocai

Willie's Blues - Willie Dixon & Memphis Slim

Haiti Nightmare - Brainblasters

links in comments.
enjoi.

Live To See

2009-08-12T04:22:00.000-07:00

wednesday, i'm sick. life is boring while really good at the same time. good update, right? bye.

B-side Collection 2 - the White Stripes

Ode to Quetzecotal - Dave Bixby

Best of... - Liquid Liquid

links in comments.

Control

2009-08-11T20:29:00.000-07:00

tuesday. boring. nothing to say. here's music.

B-sides Collection 1 - the White Stripes

Surfer Rosa - the Pixies

Door Door - Boys Next Door

links in comments

Have Love Will Travel

2009-08-10T09:32:00.000-07:00

how true, eh? i've realized that in all of my efforts to do things differently, i can never really do what i want. i have the means & i am allowed but nothing ever comes out the way i'd like it to. perhaps i'm stressing too much on tiny imperfections, maybe i'm not sure of what i want yet, eh i'm probably just listening to my inner critic just a bit too much. i'm trying to think of something interesting to write about and honestly, i'm coming up dry. i really like Godzilla films, mostly the ones from the 60's & 70's. i remember being a kid and watching hours & hours of Godzilla, i even cried during the Return of Godzilla. i think that's why i love the movies so much, it reminds me of childhood, times where a man in a rubber suit was an actual tyrannical beast that lived on an island somewhere in Japan. i hated Gabara's roar, still do. i think i'll watch a few today, who knows. enough of that. i've decided to stop drinking soda for a week, to see how i feel. it's the first day and i'm jonesin' for a diet dr.pepper, bad. what a terrible feeling and thought, to think, i feel like i need soda, what a shame. product of my generation i suppose. blah. my brain feels like pancake batter. here's your music.

Icky Thump - the White Stripes (garage blues)

Sabotage - Black Sabbath (heavy)

Florida - Diplo (disc jockey beat)

enjoi.
links in comments.

Can You Spare A Dime? (Mega)

2009-08-07T14:41:00.001-07:00

friday. the day a lot of people look forward to, i used to look forward to it when i was in school, now it's just another day, i'm trying to remember when the last time i actually gave a shit about friday was and i can't. how annoying. i didn't want to go through with this 'megapost' business, but it's friday, i ain't got no job and so on & so forth. i wish i could eat my head's weight in gummi bears, i'd wash it all down with a gallon of water and await the explosion in my stomach, i'd only do this to see if the few bears i'd swallowed whole survived the journey, ah, gummi bears drenched in blood & stomach fluid. :) i read somewhere the coke killed Billy Mays, godamn that man knew how to party.
here's your music.

Get Behind Me Satan - the White Stripes (garage blues)

Sabbath Bloody Sabbath - Black Sabbath (heavy)

Sharpen Your Teeth - Ugly Casanova (indie rock)

Juturna - Circa Survive (prog indie)

Fabric Live 24 - Diplo (disc jockey beat)

Rock Swings - Paul Anka (swing revival)

enjoi.
links in comments.

Enter The Bumblebee

2009-08-06T11:51:00.000-07:00

happy thursday. how are you all? pretty funny picture eh? hah. reminded me that i didn't go to my prom, a lot of people make it a big deal, i just saw it as a waste of money. honestly why do i have to pay to create memories? i make them fine on my own for free. i'm sure this idea has been tossed around so many times before me, but this is my input. i remember hearing girls gab on & on about how much they spent on the dress they would only be wearing once, if i was a girl i'd buy a dress that i could wear all the time and just made sure it looked nice that night, maybe by adding a bow or some sequins. the dudes would just talk about getting laid & the after-parties. i hated that crowd, still do. i wonder what those kids are doing now, i wonder if they still think about their prom, do they even hold that memory dear to their heart? i sure hope so.
here's your music.

Elephant - the White Stripes (garage blues)

The Joys of Losing Weight - Beirut (flavored)

Vol. 4- Black Sabbath (heavy)

enjoi.
links in comments.

Tell Me Your Troubles

2009-08-05T11:46:00.000-07:00

it's wednesday, wonderful. i want to write more but i seriously have nothing interesting to say. i can try to talk about the music but i'll just ramble. eh, who cares. today i continue the pseudo-series i've had going, consisting of the White Stripes, Beirut & Black Sabbath, they've been blasting through my speakers for the past week, especially the White Stripes. i think their first album is my favorite so far because it's so damned raw, i love it, reminds me of Screaming Lord Sutch. Beirut remind me of mexico, i think it's the horns. Black Sabbath is well, fucking Black Sabbath. if i could make heavy music like that i would in a heartbeat, but i'm doomed to make whatever noise it is that i make, i'm okay with that though. :) well here's your music..

White Blood Cells - the White Stripes (garage blues)

March of the Zapotec/March of Holland EP - Beirut (flavored)

Master of Reality - Black Sabbath (heavy)

enjoi.
links in comments.

Cry Me A River

2009-08-04T13:00:00.000-07:00

back again today, tired but managing could be worse, right? haha. i dunno though, i get this stirring feeling that things are going to get really bad soon, probably just me though, who cares. :)
well here's your music.

De Stijl - the White Stripes (garage blues)

The Flying Club Cup - Beirut (flavored)

Paranoid - Black Sabbath (heavy metal)

there it is.
enjoi.
links in comments

Boogie Down Bronx

2009-08-03T15:31:00.000-07:00

hey sorry i've been gone. going to resume my posts regularly hopefully! but when school starts, i know i won't have much time, i'm gonna post as much as i can before then. maybe two posts a day? i don't know, nobody comes here so i'll just keep it to once a day. :) here's your music!

S/T - the White Stripes (garage blues)

Gulag Orkestar - Beirut (flavored)

S/T - Black Sabbath (heavy metal)

there you go.
enjoi.
links in comments.

Lassie Go Away

2009-07-27T01:37:00.000-07:00

back back back! my trip to LA was fun, had a ball and junk. now i'm home, hating this ungodly heat. it's sweltering! anyway, i have yet to think of a new series. but until then, here's some music!

Adventures In The Land of Music - Dynasty (funk)

Laika Come Home - SpaceMonkeys VS Gorillaz (dub)

Motion - the Cinematic Orchestra (relaxing beat)

there you go!
links in comments.
enjoi.
smell ya later.

Friday Night Goji Stomp Mega-Post!

2009-07-17T23:59:00.000-07:00

Can You Dig It?

-------------------(Covers Are Linked)------------------
Issac Hayes
Hot Buttered Soul (1969)

...To Be Continued (1970)

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Donovan
What's Bin Did and What's Bin Hid (1965)

Cosmic Wheels (1973)

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The Isley Brothers
Go For Your Guns (1977)

Showdown (1978)

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Only True Hip Hop Heads Should Download the Following.
If the only Tribe you know is called Quest,
If you knew DOOM before the Danger and the MF,
If you a Nigga Wit an Attitude,
If your Uzi weighs a Ton and so does your Vinyl,
then this is for you.
Endtroducing... Jay Electronica

Style Wars EP

Act 1: The Eternal Sunshine (The Pledge)

Scratches & Demo Tape Vol. 1

Add It Up

2009-07-16T23:11:00.000-07:00

here's my megapost friday! :) i'm going to finally kill off the 'Weird Al' Yankovic series. i don't have Straight Outta Lynwood, sorry to those who care, i know you're somewhere out there. but i'm going to be leaving to LA, so i won't be posting for the next week. finally time for a little vacation before i have to start living a real life. :) here's your music!

Those Damn Bandits (ska) - RX Bandits

Halfway Between Here & There - RX Bandits (ska)

big lizard in my backyard - the dead milkmen (punk)

s/t - the bravery (dance)

Donde Los Ponys Pastan EP - Porter (spanish indie)

running with scissors - 'weird al' yankovic
poodle hat - 'weird al' yankovic

there ya go.
enjoi.
links in comments.

Earwigs In My Soup

2009-07-15T23:30:00.000-07:00

week is almost up! tomorrow is friday and everyone's weekend begins. i hope you all have a good one, i know i...might. haha. well i hope i do. i just received some news and turns out i'm not going to have a good weekend. i still think you should though, for the better of mankind.
here's your music..

Street Gospels - Bedouin Soundclash (reggae)

Peace Sells...But Who's Buyin'? - Megadeth (metal)

Bad Hair Day - 'Weird Al' Yankovic

enjoi. links in comments.

Hop Along Dusty

2009-07-15T12:05:00.000-07:00

wednesday. i just caught a bug or at least it feels like i did, i hate when that happens. you feel accomplished with the destruction of a pesky bug when suddenly you see the little bastard floating around like nothing ever happened. oh well..here's your music.

White People - Handsome Boy Modeling School (hip hop)

(Who's Afraid of the) Art of Noise? - Art of Noise (ambient)

Alapalooza - 'Weird' Al Yankovic

enjoi.
links in comments

Humphrey The Moose Died Today

2009-07-14T13:36:00.000-07:00

tuesday, tuesday, tuesday! nothing is going on, but i need to get on top of my blog posts againn. blah! not much to say, as always. so here's your music.

Danse Macabre - the Faint (dance)

Matando Güeros - Brujeria (death metal)

Off The Deep End - 'Weird' Al Yankovic

links in comments!
:)
enjoi