D. Boon, Rest in Peace

Ween - Live in Toronto

Gene and Dean spreading the love with the Shit Creek Boys.

nuff said
actually, there's more

Television - Live at the Old Waldorf

One of Television's final concerts prior to reunion, this recording sounds like heaven after listening to 'The Blow-Up', the only other widely available Television live release. Make no mistake about it, Television truly were one of the greats. While Richard Lloyd (it might be Tom Verlaine, I'm not sure) appears to be slightly dominated in the mix, Billy Ficca and Fred Smith prove themselves to be one of the swingingest rhythm sections. The bass rocks jubilantly, while the snare and cymbal crack remain consistent.

Highlights include "The Dream's Dream", and, as always, "Little Johnny Jewel" and "Marquee Moon", easily one of my 10 favorite songs.

Also, if you have not already, I implore you to obtain a copy of 'Marquee Moon', one of my favorite records of all-time. So, if you feel you can trust my judgment,

entre

Rock for Light by Bad Brains

This is the original PVC Records mix, since the CD release, though containing a few bonus tracks, features a bungled track listing and the majority of tracks (all but the reggae blips) being slightly off-pitch, sped up even further. I have no idea why.

HOWEVER; this o.g. mix is one of the best punk albums I have ever heard. While the production is A LOT shinier than the self-titled ROIR cassette (this album produced by Ric Ocasek), the Brains still bring the thunder. While the bass is practically inaudible, tracks like "Attitude", "Joshua's Song", and "How Low Can a Punk Get?" still rip with abandon. The reggae is take-it-or-leave-it, depending on your own opinion. Myself, sometimes I dig it, other times, it screeches things to a hault.

Either way,

classic.

not music, but...

Today's featured article on Wikipedia is Frank Zappa.

I'm so happy, for some reason...

VIVA LA ZAPPA