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Aloha, Suit Up
Rumored to have been recorded for only $600, At the Drive-In’s first album, Acrobatic Tenement harnesses the bombastic, melodic shrieks of Drive Like Jehu into a steel-solid collection of instantly-classic, post-hardcore ditties. Originally released by Flipside Records solely on compact disc in 1996, the album didn’t debut on vinyl until this 2013 reissue from Twenty-First Chapter Records, the band’s own label. If you have the stomach for aggressive adventures in and out of post-hardcore shadows, Acrobatic Tenement is certainly not one to miss.
One Dollar = One Vote!
A worthwhile read, courtesy of Canada’s Propagandhi, by means of the insert to their 1996 album, Less Talk, More Rock. Remember kids, ANIMAL-FRIENDLY, ANTI-FASCIST, GAY-POSITIVE, PRO-FEMINIST. Also, hurray Canada.
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.
From A to D
Officially now caught up with our outstanding “need to listen to” records. Digitized the 14 sides to this bad boy last night, and can’t wait to enjoy these acapella classics to and from work. Hit me up if you want a copy. 14 tracks total.
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!
Passin’
If you couldn’t tell, we’ve been on a bit of a Pharcyde kick these past few days. Remixes, singles, bootlegs, and of course, this reissued Passin’ Me By single from 2012. Number four of seven, this gold (yellow) vinyl version contains both the single version of the the track, as well as the acapella for, you know, your future weekend hip-hop beat-making ventures.
If you see this box set at your brick & mortar (The Singles Collection), don’t let it pass you by.
Ya Mama 2.0
Next in line in The Pharcyde Singles Collection is another Ya Mama pair, but this time of the J-Swift persuasion. Remix on side A, and an instrumental on side B, this 2nd in line (of 7) maintains the rambunctious bursts from yesterday’s starter, but ups the ante in terms of initial productivity. 7 records, kids… long live The Pharcyde.
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.
Essential Reading Material
When camping, I find a good book helps to set the calming, relaxing, slow-paced vibe of living like a pampered homeless person. I just cracked open NOFX’s The Hepatitis Bathtub and Other Stories, and it’s absolutely, without question, batshit crazy… in the best, possible sense of the term. Anyway, no records this round. Just ZZ Top’s first album over the iPod, good company, and random-ass NOFX stories. Life is good.
The Prudent Groove 