This Is Where I Don't Belong

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.

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Corral of Hate

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

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

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

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

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.

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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

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.

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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

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.

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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

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

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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

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.

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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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