From Prog Archives: “The original Brainticket had already collapsed after the recording of Cottonwoodhill. Some of the members went to join future member of the Swiss prog band Island Benjamin Jäger, and…
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On The Subject Of Vaginas, The Mets, And LOST
Ah, I’m suddenly realizing that days off can sometimes be relaxing. All I’ve done today is transfer that LP (see: the post below this one), shower, and take a walk down Sunset…
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Joe Probst – The Lion And The Lady
Here’s another LP I found in the dude’s collection last week. I imagine it to be a pretty obscure (but no the valuable kind of obscure, as far as I know) folk-rock…
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Hearts On Fire – Dreams Of Leaving
So I was in Valley Village last week looking through some guy’s record collection, and I stumbled across a bunch of private press releases that I immediately added to my pile for…
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Sunday Mix Tape – Number 130
As if by some great, mystical force, Podcast Jack has found the strength to create five video-casts for his new series. I think I might have linked to one or two of…
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Harmonia – Live 1974
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…