In this time of economic turmoil, as our country struggles with a potential credit crisis and housing market collapse, the media has taken painstaking measures to ensure we know precisely how panicked…
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Mars & DNA – John Gavanti
This one came into the store last week and seeing that beautiful cover again made me revisit the record. Wow. Should any of you come across it, you will not regret purchasing…
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Tragic Mulatto – Chartreuse Toulouse
“If you aren’t totally repelled by the first album’s title or indescribably grotesque cover painting, you may find yourself enthralled by Tragic Mulatto’s bizarre musical universe. The five members — whose names…
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101 / 1001 Update
As of today, I am officially 275 days into my 1,001 day challenge. If you don’t remember what that means, here’s a brief reminder: Ken recommended that I look at the Day…
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Dead C – Harsh 70s Reality
“While just about all of their albums are winners, for many fans Harsh 70s Reality is the unquestioned best Dead C release, a fact it’s hard to argue with. Art and sheer…
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Comets On Fire – Bong Voyage
Surely by now you are aware of Comets On Fire. They’re a psychedelic rock band from northern California. Their lineup features Six Organs Of Admittance creator Ben Chasney on electric guitar, and…
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SUNDAY MIX TAPE – NUMBER 112
After a nice dinner last night at the new Michaelangelo’s location in Silver Lake last night, I realized that I didn’t have enough time to compile a mix tape and put together…
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White Hills @ Show Cave; Los Angeles, CA
After a long day of work yesterday, I planned for a relaxing evening with friends, maybe playing a board game or two, and drinking a bottle or two of wine. It would…
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Hammerhead – Into The Vortex
“If Hammerhead’s debut was to alternative rock what Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer was to independent film — a harrowing glimpse into the cold, hard heart of darkness — Into the…
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Charalambides – Joy Shapes
“Charalambides is the Greek surname that Houston musicians Christina Carter, Tom Carter, and Heather Leigh Murray use when they perform and record. It’s a word I never feel quite comfortable pronouncing; I’ve…