Enjoy and tell them Thanks!
"Comprised of demos, live recordings, etc."
rbally is also offering 3 live Dresden Doll tracks. Check it out.
Tuesday, February 28, 2006
The Smiths - A Bootleg
Enjoy and tell them Thanks!
rbally is also offering 3 live Dresden Doll tracks. Check it out.
one of the best albums like ever
What's up Los Angeles?
These immortal words start off Rage Against the Machine's Live at the Grand, an outstanding live album that you can't help but play really loud not so much as to piss your suitemates off but to pretend You. Are. Really. There. (Though I heard about some 2x4 enhanced moshing at one of those. . . ) Zack, Tom, Tim, and Brad take us through a charged, riduculously good performace, and the recording quality is excellent (unlike -sorry, Flogging Molly- Behind the Green Door, for example).
Live at the Grand marks the end of Rage; Zack went off for his solo career and to be spotted at a Knicks game, and the rest of the boys joined up with Soundgarden's Chris to form Audioslave.
I have unfortunately not seen the DVD, though a friend recommended it to me on several occasions, citing Zack's passionate performance as amazing. So if anyone has comments on the DVD, speak up, because as much as I want to see it, it doesn't look like it will be happening soon. I can tell from listening that Zack gets a great response from the audience; I can feel his charisma from my fucking stereo, and he lets the audience sing to him, then joins. What a nice young man.
I strongly encourage you to buy this album. It's easy to listen to over and over and over and over again without tiring, unless it be from singing along and jumping up and down and trying to pretend to be Zack or Tom. I know you do that in your car, but think about it, is air guitaring on the 2 really a good idea? (So don't buy it if you think you'll become the terror of the LA Fwy system.)
password: www.ratm.k6.com.br
Part I & Part II
Thanks for stopping by. Comments always appreciated. :)
Monday, February 27, 2006
Misc Links
- Rage Against the Machine over at Rockshot (Renegades, The Battle. . ., Evil Empire)
- Snow Patrol over at .emofreak's.delight
Plus, following up on the Pistols-Hall of Fame mess, Jim from the fabulous Bring Me the Heads had a very good point, which I quite appreciated:
Wouldn't the shocking, unexpected, punk thing to do be to *accept* the invite? Go the whole hog, turn up at the ceremony in nice suits and behave impeccably. That would be a surprise, Lydon's petulant response is completely predictable.
I, for one, would love to see that, and would be proud, rather than embarassed by/for Mr Lydon, as I am becoming.
Sunday, February 26, 2006
No Breaks
Nobody is Giving the Green Day Boys a Break!
I have a Buzzcocks poster on my wall, this blog is named after a Buzzcocks song, so I'm going to say NO. Or I'll feel like a little traitor. But I'm getting sick of all this interband drama.
Last year, the Green Day boys, excited to meet Diggle, were told by him that he had no idea who they were.
PS. Anybody got a working link for the new album, Flat Pack Philosophy?
"Buzzcocks guitarist Steve Diggle is concerned bands including Green Day fail to see the true point of punk - which is rejecting the past and creating something new.Clever attempt to get publicity before the new record drops?
The Ever Fallen In Love? Rocker is flattered the American rockers cite him and his contemporaries The Clash and the Sex Pistols as an influence.
But he'd prefer it if they acted like real punks and stopped trying to "ape" their heroes.
He says: "They're alright. They're nice guys, and I think it's a compliment they are inspired by us.
"But they are a watered down version of the original.
"The Buzzcocks, the Pistols and The Clash, we all developed something of our own instead of apeing people from before.""
I have a Buzzcocks poster on my wall, this blog is named after a Buzzcocks song, so I'm going to say NO. Or I'll feel like a little traitor. But I'm getting sick of all this interband drama.
Last year, the Green Day boys, excited to meet Diggle, were told by him that he had no idea who they were.
PS. Anybody got a working link for the new album, Flat Pack Philosophy?
(Joy Division) = Warsaw
Warsaw by Warsaw [rapidshare]
Product Description: 1994 reissue of compilation of early recordings from 1977 by Warsaw, an early moniker for the Mancunian act Joy Division.This pressing features 17 raw, but respectable cuts, including five bonus tracks: 'Inside The Line', 'At A Later Date', 'Gutz', 'The Kill' and 'You're No Good For Me'. Others include 'Failures', 'Leaders Of Men', 'They Walked InLine', 'Novelty', 'No Love Lost', 'Transmission', 'Living InThe Ice Age', 'Interzone', 'Warsaw' and 'Shadowplay'.
"Tracks 1 to 11 recorded in May 1978 at Arrow Studios, Manchester. > Track 12 recorded in March 1980 at Britannia Row Studios, Islington, London.
Tracks 13 to 17 recorded in July 1977 at Pennine Sound Studios, Oldham.
Originally released in 1995, this has been available in legitimate music stores in the UK since early 1997. The CD contains the previously unreleased first album, with the Warsaw Demo as "bonus tracks". "
Punkier, rawer sound before they became Joy Division.
| 1. Drawback |
| 2. Leaders of Men |
| 3. They Walked in Line |
| 4. Failures |
| 5. Novelty |
| 6. No Love Lost |
| 7. Transmission |
| 8. Living in the Ice Age |
| 9. Interzone |
| 10. Warsaw |
| 11. Shadowplay |
| 12. As You Said |
| 13. Inside the Line [*] |
| 14. Gutz [*] |
| 15. At a Later Date [*] |
| 16. Kill [*] |
| 17. You're No Good for Me |
Product Description: 1994 reissue of compilation of early recordings from 1977 by Warsaw, an early moniker for the Mancunian act Joy Division.This pressing features 17 raw, but respectable cuts, including five bonus tracks: 'Inside The Line', 'At A Later Date', 'Gutz', 'The Kill' and 'You're No Good For Me'. Others include 'Failures', 'Leaders Of Men', 'They Walked InLine', 'Novelty', 'No Love Lost', 'Transmission', 'Living InThe Ice Age', 'Interzone', 'Warsaw' and 'Shadowplay'.
"Tracks 1 to 11 recorded in May 1978 at Arrow Studios, Manchester. > Track 12 recorded in March 1980 at Britannia Row Studios, Islington, London.
Tracks 13 to 17 recorded in July 1977 at Pennine Sound Studios, Oldham.
Originally released in 1995, this has been available in legitimate music stores in the UK since early 1997. The CD contains the previously unreleased first album, with the Warsaw Demo as "bonus tracks". "
Punkier, rawer sound before they became Joy Division.
Saturday, February 25, 2006
You Dirty Old Man!
Kiss This?
Johnny Rotten and the Pistols Say No to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
"Britain's most infamous punk rabble rousers are giving the big middle finger to the music industry types who've tapped the band for enshrinement in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, issuing a grammatically impaired open letter saying they have no intention of attending the induction ceremony scheduled for Mar. 13 at New York's Waldorf Astoria Hotel."
Big Note.
johnlydon.com
"Britain's most infamous punk rabble rousers are giving the big middle finger to the music industry types who've tapped the band for enshrinement in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, issuing a grammatically impaired open letter saying they have no intention of attending the induction ceremony scheduled for Mar. 13 at New York's Waldorf Astoria Hotel."
Big Note.
johnlydon.com
the Lashes
The Lashes: They aren't anything new, they're disposable, fun, bubblegum power pop. So don't take it too seriously. The album is a fun listen, lively and catchy and easy to dance to. They may be manufactured or whatever, but wouldn't you rather listen to fun, manufactured power pop than obscure boring manufactured hipster stuff? Sure, they say We Love Girls, which really means they only like Hot Girls and we girls should definitely NOT trust them, but it's all in good fun. Don't think too hard.
You might remember that I posted a link to their album awhile ago. Don't know if it's still working. . .
Check out this Interview from McBoozo:
"We love catchy love songs. What's great about a catchy love song is that Britney Spears can do it and Bary Manilow can do it. It's the closest a song can get to perfect. As far as bands, we love old stuff the Ramones, Cheap Trick, The Raspberries and newer pop music that you just know is good when you hear it on the radio and you're just like singing it for the next month." [full text]
>> (if I get any requests and the old link isn't working, I may post the album - see the clever attempt to get comments) In the meantime, Buy It.
James Blunt
Since we're on this Girly Roll.
I posted a dir. for the album but my sister pointed out that the Third Track was not there. For some reason. So after quite a bit of searching, here you go:
Also, you can download a song off of Mr Blunt's website here. A studio demo, "Out of My Mind."
And since we're being Girly and Fun and all that shit-- Sorry Boys-- I have to put in that I'm glad he got rid of the facial hair. He looks like Jesus, which is just weird. And he's oh-so-cute clean shaven.
And here's a nice little photo diary... And the Archives, including what might be a Streets reference or just might how everyone from Britain wanders around talking like all the time. And a funny little bio.
OK OK. I'm done. Back to the Exploited. Let's Go!! Put on your game face! Let's kill some bitches. Aaargh.
Kinky Boots
This looks like a fun movie.
"Inspired by the true story of a traditional English men's footwear factory in Northamptonshire which turned to production of kinky boots for transvestites in order to save the ailing family business and safeguard the jobs of the local community."
Review.
Joel Edgerton is adorable.
"Inspired by the true story of a traditional English men's footwear factory in Northamptonshire which turned to production of kinky boots for transvestites in order to save the ailing family business and safeguard the jobs of the local community."
Review.
Joel Edgerton is adorable.
Friday, February 24, 2006
Just When You Thought You were Safe
You thought we'd actually go a week without a Social D post.
Boy were you wrong.
Because the fantastic Weapon of Sound has 2 for you, Prison Bound and When the Angels sing EP.
What we see here is Social D, as always, edging more and more towards rockabilly, roots, cowpunk, and all that other good stuff. When the Angels Sing is gorgeous, a beautiful, poignant invocation of Mike's faith, and can be found on White Light, White Heat, White Trash. I realize some people prefer the harder Orange County punk sound that Social D helps to define in Mommy's Little Monster, but even on that album, the influences are still there. It really depends on your preferences and how you define punk; seriously, to each his own. I think I've reached the happy state where I just love it all. (I am consumed by love for Social D. I wore a Social D shirt yesterday, in fact.) And a lot of people do love it all. Social D are equally comfortable playing "The Creeps" as they are playing something off of Sex, Love, and Rock n Roll. It isn't so much an argument over how punk they are. It's an acknowledgement of their ability to still provide mind-blowingly kickass and beautiful music.
Mike Ness: I’ve always described Social Distortion as starting out as a punk band but along the way we grabbed everything we could from American roots music and incorporated it into our sound because I saw a connection from that kind of music through punk…being working class music. And music being of rebellion and revolution, I saw the connection of punk music going all the way back to the 20’s-the depression era, blues, jazz, rockabilly, country…all that stuff. In other words, I grew up with the Beatles and the Stones and then I heard the Pistols.
The EP-
Lonesome Train is, I think, a cover of a Johnny T Talley song from the 1950s. We've got Alone and Forsaken from the great Hank Williams, Shame on Me is a JJ Cale song, and Ring of Fire is, of course, a Cash-Carter song. They're all great performances, and you're probably familiar with the Ring of Fire cover, which Mike cheerfully enhances at Live at the Roxy (an excellent live record) with, "Let it burn, motherfucker!"
Enjoy and make sure to tell WoS thank you!
Boy were you wrong.
Because the fantastic Weapon of Sound has 2 for you, Prison Bound and When the Angels sing EP.
When the Angels Sing EP [1996]:
When the Angels Sing
Shame on Me
Lonesome Train
Ring of Fire
Alone and Forsaken
When the Angels Sing
Shame on Me
Lonesome Train
Ring of Fire
Alone and Forsaken
What we see here is Social D, as always, edging more and more towards rockabilly, roots, cowpunk, and all that other good stuff. When the Angels Sing is gorgeous, a beautiful, poignant invocation of Mike's faith, and can be found on White Light, White Heat, White Trash. I realize some people prefer the harder Orange County punk sound that Social D helps to define in Mommy's Little Monster, but even on that album, the influences are still there. It really depends on your preferences and how you define punk; seriously, to each his own. I think I've reached the happy state where I just love it all. (I am consumed by love for Social D. I wore a Social D shirt yesterday, in fact.) And a lot of people do love it all. Social D are equally comfortable playing "The Creeps" as they are playing something off of Sex, Love, and Rock n Roll. It isn't so much an argument over how punk they are. It's an acknowledgement of their ability to still provide mind-blowingly kickass and beautiful music.
Mike Ness: I’ve always described Social Distortion as starting out as a punk band but along the way we grabbed everything we could from American roots music and incorporated it into our sound because I saw a connection from that kind of music through punk…being working class music. And music being of rebellion and revolution, I saw the connection of punk music going all the way back to the 20’s-the depression era, blues, jazz, rockabilly, country…all that stuff. In other words, I grew up with the Beatles and the Stones and then I heard the Pistols.
The EP-
Lonesome Train is, I think, a cover of a Johnny T Talley song from the 1950s. We've got Alone and Forsaken from the great Hank Williams, Shame on Me is a JJ Cale song, and Ring of Fire is, of course, a Cash-Carter song. They're all great performances, and you're probably familiar with the Ring of Fire cover, which Mike cheerfully enhances at Live at the Roxy (an excellent live record) with, "Let it burn, motherfucker!"
Enjoy and make sure to tell WoS thank you!
Mike Ness Interview
This is a pretty good Mike Ness interview.
"As a co-founding member of Social Distortion in the late 70’s punk explosion in Los Angeles, Mike Ness has evolved into one of punk music’s most recognized and respected musicians and songwriters. Born in Stoneham, Massachusetts and raised in Orange County, California , the lead singer and guitarist for Social Distortion has always held American folk and blues roots music in high regard. Social Distortion's trademark ( ferocious punk cords and aggressive playing style) are infused with thought provoking introspective lyrics, Influenced as much from Johnny Cash and Hank Williams as Joe Strummer and Sid Vicious. . ." [full text-- corrected link]And my editorial: I think they should have said Johnny Rotten rather than Sid. If they're trying to use the boy to represent the band, it should definitely be Johnny. Mr Strummer is a different matter. Joe's later music is certainly closer to Social D than Mick's later stuff, though it's ALL good and I recommend both BAD and JS & the Mescaleros. Also, I'm pretty sure Social D is considered part of the Orange County punk explosion, and LA and OC do like to consider themselves different from the other.
In other news. . .
February 13, 2006
MIKE NESS BREAKS HIS WRIST BUT SHOW GOES ON!
In case you've heard anything in the rumor mill about Mike Ness breaking his wrist then we're confirming that this is true. Never the less, the show must go on and Mike has reached out to friend Ron Emory of T.S.O.L. to step in and help out on guitar for this tour. We’re excited to have Ron on board and we look forward to seeing all of you real soon!!!"
This tour's been plagued by problems. Sick, cancelled/rescheduled A LOT of LA shows, and there were A LOT of LA shows in the first place. Hope it's a speedy recovery. At least the singing is still going, but it's a lot of fun to watch Mike play. And Johnny. I saw him by the bathroom. That's my Social D story. He's short.
Thursday, February 23, 2006
The Hand that Feeds Again and Again. . .
Nine Inch Nails - The Hand That Feeds [Photek Remixes]
The Hand That Feeds (Album Version)
The Hand That Feeds (Straight Mix by Photek)
The Hand That Feeds (Dub Mix by Photek)
The Hand That Feeds (Ruff Mix)
will YOU bite the hand that feeds you?
(I haven't downloaded or listened to these yet but figured I'd post the link.)
Indestructible Rancid
I'm INDESTRUCTIBLE!!
Amazon says. . .
"Where Rancid's eponymous 2000 album saw the band attempting to re-seize the moral high ground by aping the hardcore sound of the early 1980s, Indestructible is a return to the eclectic mix of their own breakthrough album And Out Come the Wolves. Thus "Red Hot Moon" and "Memphis" are melancholy, Clash-inspired grooves, "Arrested in Shanghai" and "Back Up Against the Wall" are melodic pop rock, while "Out of Control" and "Born Frustrated" are screaming punk assaults. Their politics, naturally, remain sound, as evinced by "Ivory Coast" and the anti-violence anthem "Spirit of '87"."
Goldfinger, Best of
Goldfinger - Best of Goldfinger (2005)
1. Here In Your Bedroom
2. Mable
3. Miles Away
4. Superman
5. If Only
6. This Lonely Place
7. Just Like Heaven
8. Counting The Days
9. San Simeon
10. 99 Red Balloons
11. Tell Me
12. Open Your Eyes
13. Spokesman
14. The Innocent
15. Vintage Queen
16. Hopeless
17. Rio
clicky for rapidshare
password: neutek.net
1. Here In Your Bedroom
2. Mable
3. Miles Away
4. Superman
5. If Only
6. This Lonely Place
7. Just Like Heaven
8. Counting The Days
9. San Simeon
10. 99 Red Balloons
11. Tell Me
12. Open Your Eyes
13. Spokesman
14. The Innocent
15. Vintage Queen
16. Hopeless
17. Rio
clicky for rapidshare
password: neutek.net
Wednesday, February 22, 2006
The Vandals = Happiness
What could possibly make you happier than 3 Vandals albums?
Vandals! Vandals! Vandals!
& don't forget to say Thank You x3.
ps. i adore the vandals.
pps. listen to joe escalante's radio show!
ppps. go to the link and hear Jonesy sing an ode to Joe. ("Joe Escalante, he knows my auntie." Oh Jonesy.)
ppps. screw it. Right click & Save the Song here. Because you LOVE Jonesy, Barely Legal, and Joe.
Vandals! Vandals! Vandals!
& don't forget to say Thank You x3.
ps. i adore the vandals.
pps. listen to joe escalante's radio show!
ppps. go to the link and hear Jonesy sing an ode to Joe. ("Joe Escalante, he knows my auntie." Oh Jonesy.)
ppps. screw it. Right click & Save the Song here. Because you LOVE Jonesy, Barely Legal, and Joe.
Tuesday, February 21, 2006
more Rancid
Life Won't Wait
>>Crane Fist is a really Cool Song.
Amazon.com cuz if you Like it Buy it
Life Won't Wait bursts with a thrilling ambition. On Rancid's past albums, these Clash-via-Cali punks came on with an invigorating twin guitar attack that sounded like it wanted to take over the world--to set it free!--and their fourth release continues in this radical vein, insisting that "all people must rise and decide your fate." But there's newfound ambition in the music, too, as the band's raging attack is supplemented now by new sounds (rocksteady and rockabilly, even doo-wop and soul), new musical textures (the exhilarating "Crane Fist" features a piano battling a B3 organ), and new sources of inspiration, as the boys shout out for Salvadoran immigrants and brag like rappers in anthem after anthem of urgent, beautiful poetry. --David Cantwell
>>Crane Fist is a really Cool Song.
Amazon.com cuz if you Like it Buy it
Life Won't Wait bursts with a thrilling ambition. On Rancid's past albums, these Clash-via-Cali punks came on with an invigorating twin guitar attack that sounded like it wanted to take over the world--to set it free!--and their fourth release continues in this radical vein, insisting that "all people must rise and decide your fate." But there's newfound ambition in the music, too, as the band's raging attack is supplemented now by new sounds (rocksteady and rockabilly, even doo-wop and soul), new musical textures (the exhilarating "Crane Fist" features a piano battling a B3 organ), and new sources of inspiration, as the boys shout out for Salvadoran immigrants and brag like rappers in anthem after anthem of urgent, beautiful poetry. --David Cantwell
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