Saddle Up Pukebags

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

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

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?

/music


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

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

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

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.