Harmonia! Live! Aquarius Records says, “Record covers like this one just aren’t fair. Michael Rother, Dieter Moebius and Hans-Joachim Roedelius hiply dressed on a platform in an abandoned train station with their…
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Record Review: Mono – Hymn To The Immortal Wind
It’s been far too long since the last Mono record. At least three years, right? What was that one called, anyway? I can see the artwork in my head, but I can’t…
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Why I Am The Biggest Nerd
I am writing this entry from a table at Aroma Coffee & Tea. It’s not exactly warm enough to be dining outdoors, but it’s not uncomfortable either. I’m waiting on a turkey…
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Jorge Ben – Africa Brasil
One of my co-workers was talking about this album a few weeks ago, and said I should look into finding it. Amazon marketplace prices start at $60, so I’ve since turned my…
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The Massage From Hell & Other Stories
Last Wednesday I wanted to get a massage. I was having a rough week, and thought that it would help relax me. Unfortunately, the place in Studio City where I went last…
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The Distinguished Gourmand: Roscoe’s House Of Chicken ‘N Waffles
It’s pretty amazing that I’ve lived in Los Angeles for over a year and a half and I haven’t yet stepped foot inside one of the city’s most-famous eateries. I’m not talking…
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Interview: Paul McDonald
Paul used to be my neighbor. Now he’s a friend! Also, he’s still Nicci’s neighbor, so I see him pretty much daily. He’s kind of an enigma, because he acts like he…
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Sunday Mix Tape – Number 129
I had a strenuous day at work, helping to re-price all the jazz LPs in the store. It entailed pulling all the records and lugging them to the back of the store,…
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The Top Ten Things I Could Have Done While My Website Was Down (That I Did Not Do)
Apparently my web host’s server crashed on the morning of the 22nd. The company, 1&1.com, was doing a horrible job of quelling my rage and anger, so I decided that after two…
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Dog Faced Hermans – Hum Of Life
“Orchestral instruments, including viola, trumpet, and saxophone, were combined with such oddities as hippo tube and foghorn to create the ultra-loud post-punk sounds of the Dog Faced Hermans. Although the group disbanded…