Archive for May, 2010

Screw You And Your Memorial Day

Monday, May 31st, 2010

I was thinking about driving to San Diego on Wednesday to see the Mets game, but if they’re going to suck shit and lose 18-6 again I’m not sure if it’s worth it. Does anybody reading this page live in San Diego? Want to grab a drink? No? Fuck you! I didn’t want to drink [...]

Sunday Mix Tape Number 185

Sunday, May 30th, 2010

Yeah, I know that the categories widget in the right side-bar says that there have already been 187 or 188 Sunday Mix Tapes, but this is number 185. I’m sure of it. Maybe the others weren’t official SMTs, because maybe I didn’t post them on a Sunday! Did you ever think about that, asshole? Well, [...]

Sometimes…I Actually Have A Life

Saturday, May 29th, 2010

Sorry about the lack of update today. I worked open-to-close and immediately drove across town to catch the Paul F. Tompkins show at Largo. I’ve never quite been a fan of the comedian, but I most definitely enjoyed the show tonight. Those of you who have had the misfortune of watching me mum my way [...]

Exuma – Exuma II

Friday, May 28th, 2010

Last week I shared the first, self-titled Exuma album. This week I’m sharing his second effort, Exuma II. Both albums were released in the same year, but this one sounds a bit more straightforward…well, as much as wild voodoo tribal music can sound straightforward.
“Exuma’s second album is perhaps a little less strange and a little [...]

Concert Review: Amanda Palmer Living Room Show

Thursday, May 27th, 2010

Until last week I didn’t know who Amanda Palmer was. I remember vaguely learning of the Dresden Dolls years ago, and might have watched them perform once on Conan O’Brien or another late-night show when I was in college. Still, I couldn’t place her as a member of that band, nor have I ever heard [...]

Letters To No One: A Response From Sirius / XM

Wednesday, May 26th, 2010

Ever since the publication of my letter to Sirius / XM, I’ve been receiving both feedback from readers and e-mails from customer service representatives at the satellite radio behemoth. As it turns out, sometimes copying and pasting a nasty e-mail into a blog post can expedite the handling of one’s claims against a major corporation!
On [...]

Fresh Maggots – Fresh Maggots

Tuesday, May 25th, 2010

Image courtesy of Prog Archives
From Aquarius Records:
“For those of you into acid folk from the early 70’s, we have another terrific find with FRESH MAGGOTS. This teenage British duo’s only record, not surprisingly deemed a failure upon its release with such an unappealing name (though of course we think it’s cool), came out in 1971. [...]