As of today, it'll be one week since I'm nicotine free. My fiancee's response to my temperament and mood swings? "Welcome to being a chick." Everything anyone recommends to help quit is total b.s. "Head On (J & M Chain Cover)" by The Pixies
Download via YSI or zShare "Car (The Normal Years Version)" by Built To Spill
This show poster takes the cake. Which one of these guys came up with the brilliant idea for this band photo? "Who knows an industrial place we could use as a backdrop? Make sure there's an oil barrel there!"
More awful band names: Necro...The King of Death Rap(I kinda think this one is funny), Uncle Junkie, Lady Bug Stingray, DangerBone, Blacklight Resistance, Snot, The Love Grenades...that's all I can take for now.
Once again, I'm inclined to listen to some great bands from a few years back. Check out some songs from bands that don't suck:
I think The Golden Globes is the only watchable awards show. All your celebs are gradually drunker after each commercial break. Also, you don't have to sit through every musical performance nominated for the 'Best Song From A Motion Picture' category, which equals no Randy Newman or Phil Collins, like the Oscars. Big ups to '30 Rock' getting the due it deserves last night(including a great speech from Tracy Morgan), and for Mickey Rourke getting the Best Male Actor award for 'The Wrestler'. Check out two tracks to welcome your Monday, below:
"It's Alright" by Spacemen 3
Download via YSI or zShare "Art Is Hard" by Cursive
A local show to report about for tonight, Blog pals Franco Near Death are playing at The Scene in Glendale. Approximate set time is 10p. Check out their radio appearance from earlier this week here, from ISGOODMUSIC.com. Franco frontman Sunil Sajwani has weathered the storm of several band member line up changes to bring forth Franco Near Death's brand of thoughtful melancholy. Hearing Sajwani's earnest crooning reminds me of Bob Mould's softer melodies from Husker Du or Sugar. FND is raw, but continues to grow musically. Check out their MySpace page here.
I kinda feel like there's not much left to say about how great Deerhunter is. The kids that love them already love them, and the kids that have to hear about them all the time seem a little put off. Here's a few tracks from Microcastle/Weird Era Cont. that I haven't seen too much of in the blogosphere.
The Health Club are a 3-piece band from our often superficial Los Angeles, but you won't find anything artificial about these guys. Keeping alive the great sound of bands like Sebadoh, Archers of Loaf, and Guided By Voices while adding their own, The Health Club are proof that talent alone will not gain you everything. This is one L.A. band I'm consistently rooting for the stars to be aligned, and for them to gain the recognition they truly deserve. They are the epitome of a hard working band that never gives up, and will play anywhere, anytime. Their live performances will leave you with a ringing in your ear, a smile on your face, sweat on your brow, and will have you wanting more. Check out a few tracks and videos below.
