My fresh, new, filtered copy of Front 242’s 2003 electro masterpiece, Pulse (also the band’s last studio offering), 1) is limited to only 242 copies on gold vinyl and 2) arrived bloody damaged! I’m currently in communication with Alfa Matrix, the label, with the hopes that they’ll send out another, undamaged sleeve. I had high hopes to display this one, with it being the first time it received a vinyl release. Fingers and toes crossed Alfa Matrix makes nice!
Category Archives: Misc
Count the Evening Stars…
I’ll say, against popular belief, that I’m not at all surprised that HBO’s Vinyl won’t be picked up for a 2nd season. What are big names when content is second rate? And I love Scorsese, but just couldn’t get behind Vinyl. To each their own, I suppose.
Do You Know the Way to San Jose?
Written by Burt Bacharach and made famous by Dionne Warwick, Do You Know the Way to San Jose got its best makeover (of about a thousand), by the the Baja Marimba Band back in 1968. This lovely little sketch is featured on the back of said band’s album cover and, I thought, needed sharing. Tomorrow is Friday, kids. Don’t forget to smile… it’s free.
Some Things Never Change
Fun to discover decades-old fliers in well preserved record sleeves. Village Green Preservation Society at its best, am I right?
Enthusiasm vs. Tongue
Curb it.
The Reminder
Because I’ve been sitting on this for the past few weeks, my return to Drag City Records gets a prominent seat until I drag myself to the post office. You see, I was shipped more than I’d ordered, some weeks back, and I’m (slowly) in the process of returning what does not belong to me. Honesty has its place, kids.
BMF Summer Ever
Here’s hoping… yeah?
Enter title here
Dear, these precious “United” States. This is why we can’t have nice things. I’m disappointed in you, California, and am ashamed to call myself a born Californian. What good is history when derived from dishonest means? As good as it ever has been, I suppose. Is Canada hiring?
One of 1K
Bring home the lovable madness of these Southern California masters, The Mad Caddies. Titled, Consensual Selections, this Fat Wreck Chords comp contains many of the band’s primary selections, as well as a few previously unreleased choice cuts. Limited to 1000 copies, I’m happy I’ll never have to buy this double LP again.
D.Y.
No ABC Family Special here, just good-ol, quality, down-home, Dwight Yoakam. Tally-ho!
White Boy Blues 2016
Happy June, everyone. I’ll leave you with your Saturday save to say this… where would we be without the Blues?
Carnegie Hall
At long last… It’s A Beautiful Day at Carnegie Hall! That, that is all, unfortunately…
Happy Listening
Often, we overlook the simplicities of our everyday surroundings. Take stock in the now, because tomorrow, you’ll wish you were here. Happy listening.
Let it Ride
Let it ride.
That’s the Spirit
“It’s Bible Belt Babylon.”
Only the Lonely
I’m ashamed to admit, but, with hesitation, it must be known, that this is the only Rancid record I own… rectification of said issue to commence, starting tomorrow.
Just Another Saturday
This recently acquired Death box now houses the first three Death albums, and was ordered directly from Drag City. A fourth album came out last year, that, unfortunately, won’t fit into this box, but is currently in the mail. If you haven’t, be sure to check out the feature length documentary on this iconic Detroit proto-punk band titled, A Band Called Death. Cheers.
Magician
Oops… forgot to hit send last night… please forgive the lateness of yesterday’s post. Fundue fondue at the table, with the new Mrs Magician album, Bermuda spinning on the hi-fi makes for quite the enjoyable evening. I highly recommend both fondue, AND Mrs Magician. Happy Friday, kids!
Music for Dirt, Peacocks, and Fire
The below list is, we feel, adequate camping music for the inner, nature-minded ruffian in all of us. A few old standbys, a few personal favs, but all helping to create a calming soundtrack for our recent, peacock-screaming nature excursion. I’d be interested to hear what others would consider like-minded, camping-acceptable albums.
Creedence Clearwater Revival – Willy and the Poor Boys
Creedence Clearwater Revival – Cosmo’s Factory
Jim Croce – I Got A Name
ZZ Top – First Album
John Fahey – The Dance of Death & Other Plantation Favorites Volume 3
Booker T. & the MG’s – Green Onions
Michael Bloomfield / Al Kooper / Steve Stills – Super Session
The Beatles – The Kinfaun Demos
The Kinks – Muswell Hillbillies
Sunday Morning Soundtrack
Decided against the turntable this camping round, and instead charged all things digital. We were afforded the opportunity for coffee (breakfast), and The Beatles, and we had to take it. Camping playlist to come. Happy Sunday.
The Prudent Groove 