Mixed bag number 1:
A half eaten candybar, a tamagachi pet, all 4 colors of Zach Stern's hair, an "old" iPhone, Ted Williams thawed right eyeball, 30 mg perkisetts, Sharkula.
Fanta is like low grade meth if you're from some place outside of Mexico.
Root Beer is the new Fanta.
Striped Sea Bass
Vine Ripened Tomatoes
Words on a Page
I wanna to drop out of school and do drugs.-Moose Terry
Mike Lowell, Boriqua.
Cation mixed bag of musical pleasures
2008/07/28
2008/07/27
Autoreferential
http://lennonchords.info/
Wow, somebody likes that guy a lot. You know what discussion will never cease? The questions of chemistry and cohesion that involve those lads from Liverpool circa 1961. Even if Paul McCartney is just a syrupy reduction of his balsamic vinegar Beatles-era self, you gotta give the guy some credit as a musician; he was kept in check by the sheer swagger Lennon and Harrison could display. It's remarkable that Mccartney fell apart musically, at least from pushing the envelope, when he became more focused on parenting and being a good husband; Wings is garbage, yes I said it!
Margaret Cho's own show was amazing; Tera Pyle you've met your match!
What the fuck is this world coming to?!?!?!?
Wow, somebody likes that guy a lot. You know what discussion will never cease? The questions of chemistry and cohesion that involve those lads from Liverpool circa 1961. Even if Paul McCartney is just a syrupy reduction of his balsamic vinegar Beatles-era self, you gotta give the guy some credit as a musician; he was kept in check by the sheer swagger Lennon and Harrison could display. It's remarkable that Mccartney fell apart musically, at least from pushing the envelope, when he became more focused on parenting and being a good husband; Wings is garbage, yes I said it!
Margaret Cho's own show was amazing; Tera Pyle you've met your match!
What the fuck is this world coming to?!?!?!?
I was trying to catch your eye
3 Albums:
ONE LINK!
Some music that everybody's talking about in their sleep. I heard somebody say that they loved the Pixies. If I hear a "Pixies" Gipsy remix, I'm going to be sad. If you listen to Trompe le Monde, you have probably heard Frank Black's solo stuff already. That said, Joey Santiago is in rare form throughout the recording entitled "Teenager of the Year"; Pixies diaspora has been an intriguing one, and one has to wonder whose fault it was that they couldn't coexist for very long together. Also, reunion tours tend to be too commercial.
Sunshine Hit Me is another really great collection of songs that Band of Bees has put together.
The third contribution to this group is the album Talking Voice vs. Singing Voice it's really beautiful. It was made by a duo, wow, a monumental recording achievement, a real layer cake of audio sweetness, dripping and dribbling with sauce.
ONE LINK!
Some music that everybody's talking about in their sleep. I heard somebody say that they loved the Pixies. If I hear a "Pixies" Gipsy remix, I'm going to be sad. If you listen to Trompe le Monde, you have probably heard Frank Black's solo stuff already. That said, Joey Santiago is in rare form throughout the recording entitled "Teenager of the Year"; Pixies diaspora has been an intriguing one, and one has to wonder whose fault it was that they couldn't coexist for very long together. Also, reunion tours tend to be too commercial.
Sunshine Hit Me is another really great collection of songs that Band of Bees has put together.
The third contribution to this group is the album Talking Voice vs. Singing Voice it's really beautiful. It was made by a duo, wow, a monumental recording achievement, a real layer cake of audio sweetness, dripping and dribbling with sauce.
Fuck that movie Juno
Fuck that Roland Juno
Fuck that Juno, Alaska
The only thing I can think about is shooting a basketball. Occasionally, when the idea of shooting elbow jumpers fades in to something more sublime, I pick up a musical instrument or do something stupid like pretend to play the drums along with recordings through tinny, teeny-tiny speakers.
Hillel is for all the hungry non-jews, and seriously hungry jews.
Darren Daulton
Bon Scott
Von Wafer
Wafer thins (Vanilla):
Best guitar for under 2,000 dollars:
Martin
or
Taylor
Fuck that Roland Juno
Fuck that Juno, Alaska
The only thing I can think about is shooting a basketball. Occasionally, when the idea of shooting elbow jumpers fades in to something more sublime, I pick up a musical instrument or do something stupid like pretend to play the drums along with recordings through tinny, teeny-tiny speakers.
Hillel is for all the hungry non-jews, and seriously hungry jews.
Darren Daulton
Bon Scott
Von Wafer
Wafer thins (Vanilla):
Best guitar for under 2,000 dollars:
Martin
or
Taylor
2008/07/26
Carlsberg is not a twist-off beer bottle.
When you cut your hair, your face looks wider. Only certain demigods like Brad Pitt and Gilbert Godfried have yet to fall victim to this human inevitability.
In a musical world full of puff pastries, buttery, fattening treats with no real nutritional value or particular flavor, Love added some real color to the mix. Their most recognized song, in my mind, is "Alone Again Or", which Wes Anderson used in the Bottle Rocket soundtrack quite masterfully. So you probably already own this album, but maybe you don't. If you d/l and find that you were wanting more B-sides and versions that hit the cutting room floor, don't hesitate to comment and those will get sent right your way.
Forever Changes
2008/07/25
B&B Pilates
I don’t give a fuck right now about what I made before today
Mainly because most of it is garbage
This whole weekend is dedicated to Jackie, so I decided the only way to start it would be by having a Puerto Rican conversation between myself and the TV, just like she once had for a day or so in Miramar, a wealthy section of San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Fran’s projected results:
USA
Spain
Argentina
I love basketball, I love basketball; that’s what every fan tells himself as he takes a long sit on the porcelain throne. Why is toilet time such a good time for releasing things? I guess that was a dumb question.
Carmelo Anthony to Europe? Just ask Bill Walton:
His FIBA game is incredible, maybe he’s an even BETTER fit for a Euroleague club than a Josh Childress type. Wow, ‘Melo has been dunking with great tenacity. Why doesn’t Walt “Clyde” Frazier announce every video game? A dream team of him and Keith Hernandez might cause my TV to shatter, Cathode Ray tubes have a tendencies to overload when the colors are too intense.
Digital Photography
This is not a photograph, it’s a file.
How does it feel for Leo Rautins, playing for daddy? That must suck to know your dad was a bigger beast than you'll ever be at basketball. Anyway, go Canada, I guess. Also, I thought Carl English would be nasty, but there is only room for one English in the short history of the NBA and that is our man, Alex English. As NBA.com will tell you,
Roosevelt Roads; give that shit back to Puerto Rico, what the fuck USA??!??!?
Elliott Smith’s Self-Titled; Wes Anderson, ok I forgive myself for buying in to his movies, is pretty on point in following Gus Van Zandt’s lead in utilizing early Elliott Smith pieces in films to emphasize sadness.
NCAA basketball is dumb, it should share rules with FIBA, that way the NBA can have a true outlet to international style. This way more players will develop in the international style and make all national teams better by having the NCAA system be one where players the world round interested in attending school, and getting certain extracurricular benefits, can actually improve their basketball games. Athletic departments need to have accountability, as all students should have equal opportunity to pursue their aims, therefore we should take title IX on step further and say that all academics and athletics should be funded equally.
Tayshaun Prince versus UNC:
Maybe he is a great team USA addition. Also, how good defensively was the Dominguez team with Tyson Chandler and Prince in high school?
Blogs really should just be what you do in person, but whatever watered down version of that the internet can cook up. That is why I will try to give away as much music as possible on it before it’s too late.
Elliott Smith-S/T
Wow, this is a really amazing recording. It feels like someone is stabbing himself in the heart with a steak knife until he finally bleeds to death along in his kitchen. Something like that…
I bet a lot of people like to Google their own names. So maybe I’ll just write down people’s names here, and maybe if they google their own name randomly they’ll find me.
Dan Opatut
John Rocker
Rock Hudson
Hudson Hawk
Josh Smith
Wes Anderson
Birdman (The Rapper)
Taka Yasuzawa
Edward Sayid
Nathan Link
Alex Diaz
Guillermo Diaz
Dax Shepard
Horace Grant
Brian Grant
Ron Gant
Tom Hanks
Colin Hanks
Colin Farrell
Will Ferrell
Woody Harrelson
Kobe “Beef” Bryant
Joe “Bean” Bryant
Mick Foley
Axl Rose
Phil Lynot (Thin Lizzy lead singer)
C.C. Sabbathia
Max Kotelchuk
Jordan
Peter
In that order
Because let’s face it, you can’t play the game unless it’s all in order, otherwise it’s just random chaos.
Ella Fitzgerald
Richard Simmons
Ernie Sims
Homer Simpson
Gomer Pyle
Phytoplankton
Johnny Depp
Gerard Depardieu
Gary Carter
Joe Carter
Mitch Williams
Butch Cassidy
Dan Akroyd
Dana Carvey
Steve Harvey
Harvey Fierstein
Robin Williams
Edward Norton
Bill Gates
Edward Sayid
Englebert Humperdink
Coronel Clink
Bell Peppers
Dr. Bepper
Yuta Tabuse
Lane Staley
Darren Mcfadden
Dante
Nate Dogg
That last one was the best one yet. Dante + O.G. = Nate Dogg
Calvin Broadus
Charles Bronson
Will Leitch
Emitt Rhodes
Darrel Arthur
Ichiro Suzuki
Jianlin Yi
Manny Corpus
Roberto Bein
Mr. Bean
Mr. Clean
Bruce Willis
Sir Sean Connery
Duff Man
Expendable Lad
Lard Lad
Inspector Clusoe
Peter Sellers
Larry Sellers
Lon(g) Johnson
John Trapasso
Jim Morrison
Mainly because most of it is garbage
This whole weekend is dedicated to Jackie, so I decided the only way to start it would be by having a Puerto Rican conversation between myself and the TV, just like she once had for a day or so in Miramar, a wealthy section of San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Fran’s projected results:
USA
Spain
Argentina
I love basketball, I love basketball; that’s what every fan tells himself as he takes a long sit on the porcelain throne. Why is toilet time such a good time for releasing things? I guess that was a dumb question.
Carmelo Anthony to Europe? Just ask Bill Walton:
His FIBA game is incredible, maybe he’s an even BETTER fit for a Euroleague club than a Josh Childress type. Wow, ‘Melo has been dunking with great tenacity. Why doesn’t Walt “Clyde” Frazier announce every video game? A dream team of him and Keith Hernandez might cause my TV to shatter, Cathode Ray tubes have a tendencies to overload when the colors are too intense.
Digital Photography
This is not a photograph, it’s a file.
How does it feel for Leo Rautins, playing for daddy? That must suck to know your dad was a bigger beast than you'll ever be at basketball. Anyway, go Canada, I guess. Also, I thought Carl English would be nasty, but there is only room for one English in the short history of the NBA and that is our man, Alex English. As NBA.com will tell you,
Alex English
Jersey #2 Retired: March 2, 1993
Alex English's career can best be summed up in one word: consistency. In 10 of his 11 seasons with the Nuggets (1979-90), English averaged better than 21 points per game. In eight of those 11 years, he scored more than 25 points per game.
When he departed as a free agent in 1990, English left as the Nuggets all-time leading scorer - having notched 21, 654 points - and his career average of 25. 9 ppg is the best in Nuggets history. He also ranks 10th on the NBA's all-time scoring list.
The eight-time NBA All-Star is also the Nuggets career leader in games played, minutes played, field goals made, field goals attempted and assists. He ranks third in rebounds and steals.
In each of his first 10 seasons with the Nuggets, English finished among the top 10 in the NBA in scoring. In 1982-83, he became the first and only Nugget to lead the league in scoring with a 28.4 average. English also holds the distinction of leading the NBA in scoring during the decade of the '80s, after compiling 19, 682 points.
A second-team All-NBA member in 1982, '83 and '86, English guided the Nuggets to Division championships in 1984-85 and '87-88.
Also a leader in the community, English was presented the J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award for community service in 1988. IN 1985, he convinced NBA players to donate their shares from the All-Star game to Interaction Ethiopia, a relief fund.
During his playing days, he was also involved in a variety of other activities such as acting in major motion pictures, Amazing Grace and Chuck. He has continued to stay busy since his playing days by being involved in Internet sites and coaching in the NBDL.
He was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1997.
Roosevelt Roads; give that shit back to Puerto Rico, what the fuck USA??!??!?
Elliott Smith’s Self-Titled; Wes Anderson, ok I forgive myself for buying in to his movies, is pretty on point in following Gus Van Zandt’s lead in utilizing early Elliott Smith pieces in films to emphasize sadness.
NCAA basketball is dumb, it should share rules with FIBA, that way the NBA can have a true outlet to international style. This way more players will develop in the international style and make all national teams better by having the NCAA system be one where players the world round interested in attending school, and getting certain extracurricular benefits, can actually improve their basketball games. Athletic departments need to have accountability, as all students should have equal opportunity to pursue their aims, therefore we should take title IX on step further and say that all academics and athletics should be funded equally.
Tayshaun Prince versus UNC:
Maybe he is a great team USA addition. Also, how good defensively was the Dominguez team with Tyson Chandler and Prince in high school?
Blogs really should just be what you do in person, but whatever watered down version of that the internet can cook up. That is why I will try to give away as much music as possible on it before it’s too late.
Elliott Smith-S/T
Wow, this is a really amazing recording. It feels like someone is stabbing himself in the heart with a steak knife until he finally bleeds to death along in his kitchen. Something like that…
I bet a lot of people like to Google their own names. So maybe I’ll just write down people’s names here, and maybe if they google their own name randomly they’ll find me.
Dan Opatut
John Rocker
Rock Hudson
Hudson Hawk
Josh Smith
Wes Anderson
Birdman (The Rapper)
Taka Yasuzawa
Edward Sayid
Nathan Link
Alex Diaz
Guillermo Diaz
Dax Shepard
Horace Grant
Brian Grant
Ron Gant
Tom Hanks
Colin Hanks
Colin Farrell
Will Ferrell
Woody Harrelson
Kobe “Beef” Bryant
Joe “Bean” Bryant
Mick Foley
Axl Rose
Phil Lynot (Thin Lizzy lead singer)
C.C. Sabbathia
Max Kotelchuk
Jordan
Peter
In that order
Because let’s face it, you can’t play the game unless it’s all in order, otherwise it’s just random chaos.
Ella Fitzgerald
Richard Simmons
Ernie Sims
Homer Simpson
Gomer Pyle
Phytoplankton
Johnny Depp
Gerard Depardieu
Gary Carter
Joe Carter
Mitch Williams
Butch Cassidy
Dan Akroyd
Dana Carvey
Steve Harvey
Harvey Fierstein
Robin Williams
Edward Norton
Bill Gates
Edward Sayid
Englebert Humperdink
Coronel Clink
Bell Peppers
Dr. Bepper
Yuta Tabuse
Lane Staley
Darren Mcfadden
Dante
Nate Dogg
That last one was the best one yet. Dante + O.G. = Nate Dogg
Calvin Broadus
Charles Bronson
Will Leitch
Emitt Rhodes
Darrel Arthur
Ichiro Suzuki
Jianlin Yi
Manny Corpus
Roberto Bein
Mr. Bean
Mr. Clean
Bruce Willis
Sir Sean Connery
Duff Man
Expendable Lad
Lard Lad
Inspector Clusoe
Peter Sellers
Larry Sellers
Lon(g) Johnson
John Trapasso
Jim Morrison
2008/07/24
Fender Telecaster Deluxe
Love single-coil pickups? Sure you do, even if you don't play an electrified string instrument, you've enjoyed countless recordings that featured the clarity and ring of these lovely magnetic boxes. Count me among the millions of people who dig on the single-coil. However, just as poop trumps pee in every numerical argument, at least in an olfactory sense, two is always better than one. So let's not forget the importance of the dual-coil, "Humbucker", pickup; credited in large part to Seth Lover, while working at Gibson, he sought a way to eliminate the low level electrical hum through common-mode rejection.
Anyways, I picked up a black beauty.
Here's a fun column on the Telecaster Deluxe.
Anyways, I picked up a black beauty.
Here's a fun column on the Telecaster Deluxe.
Cream of Cauliflower
There is an increasingly widening gap between my left and right butt cheeks.
Oh, you're still reading. In that case, make yourself at home. Here's an album I really like (SEEB EHT EERF), because it has 5 things all albums ought to have:
-Vocal harmony
-Tight, crispy drums
-Electric bass guitar
-Fun noises
-Quality rhythm guitar
ANIHC ENIF EMOS SKAERB DNA SESPALER NEEUQ EHT, AET EROFEB
AYA!
Oh, you're still reading. In that case, make yourself at home. Here's an album I really like (SEEB EHT EERF), because it has 5 things all albums ought to have:
-Vocal harmony
-Tight, crispy drums
-Electric bass guitar
-Fun noises
-Quality rhythm guitar
ANIHC ENIF EMOS SKAERB DNA SESPALER NEEUQ EHT, AET EROFEB
AYA!
2008/07/22
I know
I may have promised some other shit first, but I just remembered that this album is ridiculously good. As allmusic.com will tell you, Beulah was a member of the Elephant 6 collective, big ups to Phil Warren for opening my eyes to this music back in freshman year.
When Your Heartstrings Break
As allmusic might also tell you, this album demonstrates Beulah's leap from lo-fi to medium-fi. There are so many standout tracks, it may take repeated listens, so take your time with this album.
Some quick thoughts:
-When I watch old couples sitting and eating in a restaurant I get really sad. Does this mean I have problems?
-Isn't there a better way to be happy than by doing what other people tell you?
-Why can't there be full frontal male nudity on public access programming?
When Your Heartstrings Break
As allmusic might also tell you, this album demonstrates Beulah's leap from lo-fi to medium-fi. There are so many standout tracks, it may take repeated listens, so take your time with this album.
Some quick thoughts:
-When I watch old couples sitting and eating in a restaurant I get really sad. Does this mean I have problems?
-Isn't there a better way to be happy than by doing what other people tell you?
-Why can't there be full frontal male nudity on public access programming?
2008/07/21
De.lir.ious
Beep Beep
Who's got the keys to my jeep?
Vroom Vroom
Sometimes a record hits home for no reason at all, for better and often for worse; treat the Macarena like the Alamo, never forget the asinine group dancing. When I first heard The Good Life's Album of the Year I was immediately hooked, and I was perfectly happy with my girlfriend of the time to boot. Repeated (excessive, daily) listening drove me slightly mad and to the single life; I was so absorbed by the themes of alcoholism, loss and the midwest that I actually was compelled to lead my life in a similar fashion. Call me pathetic, call me what you will. So it is with a great pain in my heart that I reveal the album that started a movement in my head that will just not slow down no matter how stoned I get in rebellion of my formerly alcoholic self.
Album of the Year
In other news:
The Phillies are going to the first round of the playoffs, and then they will lose to whoever the hell they are playing.
The capital of Cambodia ain't got shit on the Baton Twirl.
Dunking outdoors by yourself in your hometown is pathetic after years of hyping oneself of.
Who's got the keys to my jeep?
Vroom Vroom
Sometimes a record hits home for no reason at all, for better and often for worse; treat the Macarena like the Alamo, never forget the asinine group dancing. When I first heard The Good Life's Album of the Year I was immediately hooked, and I was perfectly happy with my girlfriend of the time to boot. Repeated (excessive, daily) listening drove me slightly mad and to the single life; I was so absorbed by the themes of alcoholism, loss and the midwest that I actually was compelled to lead my life in a similar fashion. Call me pathetic, call me what you will. So it is with a great pain in my heart that I reveal the album that started a movement in my head that will just not slow down no matter how stoned I get in rebellion of my formerly alcoholic self.
Album of the Year
In other news:
The Phillies are going to the first round of the playoffs, and then they will lose to whoever the hell they are playing.
The capital of Cambodia ain't got shit on the Baton Twirl.
Dunking outdoors by yourself in your hometown is pathetic after years of hyping oneself of.
Walking by the River
The elevator at 150 W. 58th street is remarkably fast. Up on the 30th floor one can find the austere Spanish consulate general that reminded me of the Department of Motor Vehicles, but with a nice view.
Stay tuned for some Band of Bees, Neil Young, Little Feat, and some Chris Brown (maybe) all this week. Also, don't throw beer bottles after chugging them, nobody ever wins in that situation.
Long story short
Baseball is having an interesting year
The NBA off season is full of intrigue and bad signings by the NJ Nets
The Boston Celtics might be better this upcoming season if Tony Allen and J.R. Giddens start smoking out of the same ROOR bong
The Golden State Warriors are in big trouble
The LA Clippers are going to win just enough games to disappoint Bill Simmons
The LA Lakers will dub Andrew Bynum, "Baby Bitch", because of his obsession with chocolate and cheese
Goldschlager will jockey for position with Jaeger in the pools of vomit I leave all over my quiet neighborhood
Philadelphia might show the world the genius that is Ed Stefanski
Bald GM's continue their coup of building successful NBA rosters around talented players whose skills can be placed in to the coaches system, implying they find coaches that have proven system that can work with particular pieces. In a desperate attempt to stay current, Danny Ainge calls up Dan Akroyd and borrows his skin cap from "Coneheads".
When Carmelo Anthony hits the trading block for pennies on the dollar, will he finally team up with Lebron James to form the postmodern Bulls squad we've all been waiting for? Maybe Denver should defrost the formerly rotting corpse of Gerry Mcnamara and get him to show Carmelo what it means to love the game again.
Earl Boykins can bench press a lot of weight, they say.
Stay tuned for some Band of Bees, Neil Young, Little Feat, and some Chris Brown (maybe) all this week. Also, don't throw beer bottles after chugging them, nobody ever wins in that situation.
Long story short
Baseball is having an interesting year
The NBA off season is full of intrigue and bad signings by the NJ Nets
The Boston Celtics might be better this upcoming season if Tony Allen and J.R. Giddens start smoking out of the same ROOR bong
The Golden State Warriors are in big trouble
The LA Clippers are going to win just enough games to disappoint Bill Simmons
The LA Lakers will dub Andrew Bynum, "Baby Bitch", because of his obsession with chocolate and cheese
Goldschlager will jockey for position with Jaeger in the pools of vomit I leave all over my quiet neighborhood
Philadelphia might show the world the genius that is Ed Stefanski
Bald GM's continue their coup of building successful NBA rosters around talented players whose skills can be placed in to the coaches system, implying they find coaches that have proven system that can work with particular pieces. In a desperate attempt to stay current, Danny Ainge calls up Dan Akroyd and borrows his skin cap from "Coneheads".
When Carmelo Anthony hits the trading block for pennies on the dollar, will he finally team up with Lebron James to form the postmodern Bulls squad we've all been waiting for? Maybe Denver should defrost the formerly rotting corpse of Gerry Mcnamara and get him to show Carmelo what it means to love the game again.
Earl Boykins can bench press a lot of weight, they say.
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