Jul
21
21
turn it up!
Posted under music, punk by patrickA befitting song, for hopeful times..
The Clash - 1-2 Crush On You
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Jul
08
08
ah damn
Posted under music, random by patrickLooks like I’ve done exactly what I was afraid of: engage in a COMPLETE disregard of this blog. Total bullshit, and trust me, I’m disappointed in my (lack of) actions.
I have no decent excuses as to why I’ve neglected my duties. Trying to keep myself from being spied on by loser ex-girlfriends may or may not have a lot to do with it.
To get back into the swing of things, here are a few songs:
My friend from work, Mark, graciously “lent” me this record from which I’m now “lending” you. I’ve been pillaging his collection of old soul and rocksteady records without his knowledge..Let’s keep that between just you & I.
The song is by Sam Cooke, whose name you’re probably familiar with, but you may not realize how many truly righteous songs you’ve heard, that were originally his. Here’s one I’m pretty siked on:
The other song I’ll be sharing is by The Animals. I’ve lately found myself with a few (to varying degrees) “crushes.” Call it insecurity, call it a projection of how I protect myself, I tend to think girls assume I’m some scumbag motherfucker who’s only trying to get some ass. Pardon my French.
This song reflects the vulnerabilities of putting yourself out there, despite exterior assumptions. Just listen to the song, I feel completely non-sensible when it comes to feelings. Shocker.
Feb
12
12
The Exploding Hearts
Posted under music, punk by patrick
The town I most associate with hippies and Poison Idea, Portland has produced some excellent music in the past 5-10 years. The Riffs, Soda Pop Kids, Defiance, and The Exploding Hearts have all seemed to dry themselves off long enough to put out some quality records.
The Exploding Hearts formed in 2001 and fused influences from The Buzzcocks, The Jam, Generation X, The Boys, and The Real Kids. They made music so catchy you couldn’t help being in a good mood, and it’s exactly the type of music you wouldn’t expect. At the time, the Hardcore / Street Punk scene had all but taken over, but The Exploding Hearts were a band teenagers could relate to with songs about love and failed relationships. They put out 1 full-length in April, 2003 titled “Guitar Romantic” that’s some of the catchiest power pop these ears have ever heard. It’s easy to dismiss the band as just a revivalist 1977 punk band, but there’s so much more behind the stretch jeans and leather jackets. They seemed to fully understand what made their sound work. They were playful, but had an intense and confident quality that made them so relatable that you felt like you knew them. They were the guys you hung out with, struggling with life and love, just like you were. The band was gearing up for an anticipated nationwide tour when they went on a weekend tour down the West Coast.
Tragically, the band was involved in an accident, a mere 2 months after their albums release, en route from a show in San Francisco. 3 of the 4 band-mates’ lives were taken when their van lost control and rolled on Interstate 5. The surviving member, guitarist Terry Six, went on with 3 ex-Riff’s to form The Nice Boys in late 2004.
Dirtnap Records released the aptly named Shattered in 2006, which consisted of alternate mixes and previously unreleased material recorded during the bands entirely too short existence.
Sleeping Aides & Razorblades
You’re Black & Blue
I’m A Pretender
Jan
28
28
shit!
Posted under music, punk, random by patrickWell, hello faithful DNW readers! I’ve been one busy dude, let me tell you. There have been plenty less-productive activities as of late, for which I apologize. I’ve been neglectful, and feel a deep empty inside for being so selfish. Like a dead-beat dad to his bastard child, I’ll reward your patience with an entry sure to quench your undeniable thirst. The inevitable follow-up on:
Every now and then, I come across a band that down right pisses me off. The King Khan & BBQ Show is one of them. This 2-piece (1/2 from Montreal, 1/2 from Berlin) is so fucking good, it makes you wonder why there’s so much other boring shit being made. They make other music worse, and subsequently, unlistenable. For example:
I feel like an asshole comparing them to anyone, or even stating their influences. What I DON’T mind saying, is they sound like a 5 piece band. How the fuck you sing, play rhythm guitar, and percussion is beyond me. That’s just Mark Sultan. I don’t get it. That dude sounds like some doo-wop, punk rock blues guy from New Orleans. And King Khan? His guitar sounds like a god damn junk yard watch dog. They’re such a good combination of Doo-wop, garage, punk, blues, and straight up rock & roll that I honestly can’t say enough good things about them. Dig it before all those Pitchfork scenster dorks try to claim it first.
Check out more of their righteous fury here.
Jan
07
07
Posted under music by patrick
Continuing with the soundtrack for heartache…
The Exploding Hearts - I’m A Pretender
Mike Ness - Ballad of a Lonely Man
