...but what do people really want? Billy Idol wants some honesty: Generation X - Gimmie Some Truth (from a 1978 b-side, collected on the 2002 reissue of the 1979 Valley of the Dolls LP) Mr. Pop desires a little excitement in his life: Iggy & The Stooges - Gimme Danger (from Raw Power , 1973) Steve Winwood longs for some tender affection: [...]
B esides giving rise to punk and new-wave bands, the era of 1977-1987 also birthed the bands that formed the foundation of "alternative" rock like Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jr, Husker Du, and many more. There was so much innovation and change during this time period that just wasn't accepted by the mainstream media of the day. This era also spans a time period large enough that includes my uncle's college years and my first exposure to the music that would eventually change my life. I find it interesting that this is the music that made most [...]
(photo by ME, while driving, click to see bigger) So last night, I had some weird dream that I met the Black Keys at some old woman's house, who just happened to be a PR woman. I can't explain more cause it would make me seem insane. But here are some bands who have BLACK in the name. Why? Stop questioning and just listen. After doing this, I can't believe how many bands have BLACK in their name. Ill even post more up tomorrow or Monday. (I [...]
Take a good look at the man above (he's Frank Carter, lead vocalist). Listening to Gallow 's debut album Orchestra Of Wolves will have the same effect on you. This is not an idle threat. Time to put aside all those Sex Pistols albums you've been listening to, and make room for the UK's latest hardcore punk offering, Gallows. They've been working on their Johnny Rotten snarls and their Henry Rollins ' ear rupturing sweet nothings, and are ready to wreak havoc in the US this [...]
sampled chuck dukowski's (bassist for black flag. like duh.) wine this week and was quite impressed. not like that coppola shit . Black Flag "Rise Above"
Jun 3, 2007, 10:29am
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Today is West Memphis Three Awareness Day. Make yourself aware . Recent DNA testing - agreed with the prosecution after much wrangling - have resulted in developments said to be significant and could mean a new trial. Learn more about facts and news in the case at the West Memphis Three site and contribute to the WM3 Support Fund . If you think it couldn't happen to you - think again. It can. It has. It does. Black Flag - Rise Above
No joke, I listened to everyone of these songs on the way to work using the Shuffle songs feature on my Ipod . Who would have thunk that so many songs with the word "Modern" could have shown up by chance. My Ipod Spoke To Me.. Who am I kidding.. I am no John Locke. Great Tunes. Song: She's So Modern Artist: Boomtown Rats Album: No Thanks! Comments: I may hate Mondays also, but this 1978 classic is just as solid. [...]
My friend John turns 36 today. What I never realized is that he shares his birthday with Paul Hewson . Paul started a little band back in Ireland in 1977. Most people know him as Bono and his band as U2. When Boy finally came out in 1981 I would like to imagine that the following songs found a way onto one of his mix tapes . Death Cult is a reasonable expectation, as is, Siouxsie and the Banshees and The Specials. Black Flag and X were from a different side of [...]
been listening to the new gui boratto a lot recently - more of a subway album than a kicking it with friends album. although, somewhat paradoxically, i'm not sure that i would call this a headphone album. less expansive yet somehow less cohesive than, say, a kompakt total comp, gui boratto explodes the boundaries of minimal / schaffel into the realm of pop. satisfying and digestible. gui boratto - mr decay #### schmidt sting pain index. oddly fascinating. [...]
Song: Out of Control Artist: Chemical Brothers Album: Surrender Comments: For some reason in 1999/2000 I was into Electronica on a "Top 40" level. This track especially stands out since New Order's Bernard Sumner sings on the track. New Order hadn't put out anything in years so it was nice to hear his voice again. Song: Sin is a Good Man's Brother Artist: Monster Magnet Album: Spine of God Comments: I got my first Monster Magnet CD in the early [...]
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Black Flag: TV Party [1984] Burning Sensations: Pablo Picasso [1984] Inspired by a comment under the recent Jonathan Richman post, here are two songs from the Repo Man soundtrack. Who didn't start looking at no-frills items differently after seeing Repo Man ? You like music? Listen to (and buy) this .
Over the holidays I got very nostalgic. My parents brought up most of my stuff from home and now it's in my attic. I have Baseball cards, gi joes, star wars figures (with all their weapons), but the must touching thing to me was my skateboard decks. All the days of Mark Gonzales, Natas Kaupas, Mike Vallely, Mike McGill, Steve Caballero, and Tony Hawk came rushing back. Enough that I grabbed one of the still complete decks and gave it a spin around supurbia. I loved skateboarding...I still do. After that I had to [...]
Absent Friends, part 2 George W.S. Trow, 1943-2006. The message of many things in America is 'Like this or die.' It is a strain. Suddenly, the modes of death begin to be attractive. Public Image Ltd., Public Image. The Kinks, 20th Century Man. Gang of Four, We Live As We Dream, Alone. Black Flag, TV Party. X-Ray Spex, Identity. Bob Dylan, I'm Not There (1956). It's a special crossover
Holloween isn't officially until tomorrow but the grown-up version of trick or treating, i.e. getting tanked in a silly costume, hit its prime over the weekend. A few sights and sounds... the Vaselines - "the Day I Was a Horse" I, horse. //the Vaselines - the Way of the Vaselines: a Complete HIstory - buy Modest Mouse - "Trailer Trash" J. [...]
A recurring theme amongst my many ramblings has been the ability of music to elegantly remind us of past experiences and states of mind. I don’t mean this is in a judgemental sense, far be it from me to assume that those of us that owned a 2 Unlimited album ...
This has been a crazy week for me and basically all I want to do this weekend are drink and listen to some good music. Which is why I have chosen Songs About Alcohol as my theme for this week's mix. For some time I've been posting these mixes without really following the rules of the mix, and I'm hoping to rectify that with themes and thought progressions and so forth. This is my first effort at this and I think it's the best mix I've posted here thus far. Hopefully you'll all agree with me and love every moment [...]
(your author in 1991, 2nd from the right) Has it really been fifteen years since the autumn of 1991? I was nineteen then, returning to college as an English literature major after an ill-advised freshman year attempt at majoring in physics. In practice, it merely meant I’d be skipping out on Practical Criticism instead of Calculus II that semester. My college attendance record, at least for the first half of my undergrad career, was dismal. My friend Leech, a fellow punk rocker who dropped out of college the previous year, and I would meet up every [...]
Yo Haven't Updated Since I Hit The Road to Ruin A Few Daze Back & I Suppose A Lot Has Happened... Uh, Around The Mean Old World, and even in my own meager lil' whirled... Pay Attention, As This May Be Your Only Communication With My Lil Azz For Awhile... This is mainly cuz my phone was absconded by Richmond bound ghetto rapscallions at around 3:30 am Saturday Morn in downtown Oakland. I tried in a futile effort to get custody back, but after a cash for my hostage phone situation deteriorated into furtive [...]
Armagideon Time
Can You See the Sunset
Thepunkguy
Mainstream Isnt So Bad...Is It
death from below
SlavetoShuffle
disco-not-disco
Art Decade
pentangle.net/blog
The Perm & The Skullet
Locust St.
Merry Swankster
The Muso
Pop Tarts Suck Toasted
Lil Mike's Last Known Thoughts & Random Revelations
The National - The Rains Of Castamere [Game of Thrones Soundtrack]
Summer Camp – Always
Running To You
