08/06/2008
The Outsiders - "I'm Not Trying To Hurt You" Single
I found out about Cleveland's the Outsiders the same way most people born beyond the reach of the 60's did: Through the Nuggets comp and their track on it "Time Won't Let Me". But to be honest, I never really lost my shit over that song. Especia ... Read More
Posted by Pit on 08/06/2008 6:19 PM EST in Record Reviews, Classic Songs, Rare Records | Permalink
07/31/2008
Inspiration: Led Zeppelin "Whole Lotta Love" channels The Small Faces' "You Need Loving"
I still remember the first Small Faces CD I'd ever gotten. I was maybe 19 and had been digging the shit out of the first couple Who and Kinks LPs and had read that SF were right up there with them in song writing and ferocity. I'd found the disc ... Read More
Posted by Pit on 07/31/2008 2:41 PM EST in Record Reviews, Classic Songs, Random Shit | Permalink
07/22/2008
New Digital Leather Record 'Sorcerer' OUT TODAY on Goner Records!!!
In 2002 Digital Leather were two young men playing keyboards: DL Mastermind Shawn Foree and Ryan Wong (Destruction Unit, Tokyo Electron, Reatards). Electronic karate chops and drill sergeant drum simulators created fuzzed out synth punk at wa ... Read More
Posted by Pit on 07/22/2008 2:34 PM EST in Record Reviews, Record Previews, New Music | Permalink
07/21/2008
"Citadel": Best Rolling Stones Song of All Time??
Depending on the mood, yes. With a back catalog as mighty as theirs, there is really no right answer. However, there are plenty of wrong ones. This is off the Stones' "weird record", 'Satanic Majesties Request'. Sure, it's gets pretty "trippy ... Read More
Posted by Pit on 07/21/2008 5:31 PM EST in Record Reviews, Classic Songs, Rare Records, Random Shit | Permalink
07/17/2008
Love City: Live and Debut 7"
Philly's psychedelic, garage punks Love City are playing their first headlining show on Friday, July 25th at Johnny Brendas w/ Mondo Topless and The Fault Lines. The band have been getting known for their loud and wild performances character ... Read More
Posted by Pit on 07/17/2008 3:40 PM EST in Record Reviews, Record Previews, New Music, Upcoming Events | Permalink
06/06/2008
The Fleshtones - 'Take A Good Look'
Yes!! The Fleshtones are still here and, even better than that, are still on top of their game. With a great new album ('Take A Good Look') out on Yep Roc Records, the band has been tearing up stages across the U.S.A. like no other. Forget ab ... Read More
Posted by Pit on 06/06/2008 12:50 PM EST in Record Reviews | Permalink
05/19/2008
Jay Reatard - "Painted Shut" b/w "An Ugly Death" 7"
The 2nd and latest in Jay's limited edition single campaign for Matador Records. Each of the 6 records are supposedly getting pressed in smaller quantities with each release and, judging by this record, they're getting increasingly better too. ... Read More
Posted by Pit on 05/19/2008 5:01 PM EST in Record Reviews, Record Previews, New Music | Permalink
04/22/2008
Thomas Function - 'Celebration' LP/CD
In the past week I've gotten about 20 new LPs, half as many 7"s and a handful of CDs and haven't listen to any of them because I can't stop playing this CD. I play it on every car trip and listen to it when I'm messing around on the computer. Wh ... Read More
Posted by Pit on 04/22/2008 7:18 PM EST in Record Reviews, New Music | Permalink
04/05/2008
Jay Reatard - "See Saw" b/w "Screaming Hand" 7"
The first in Jay's six single series for Matador Records proves that his stuff is getting better all the time. I pre-ordered the record (along with a copy of the newly remastered Mission of Burma "VS" Dbl LP!) about a week ago and was pleasa ... Read More
Posted by Pit on 04/05/2008 3:30 PM EST in Record Reviews, Record Previews, New Music | Permalink
03/26/2008
Ric Rhythm and the Revengers - 'Free Love, Free Guns' 7"
Rather than extol the vibe on MONSTER of a 7" from France (by way of Omaha, Nebraska), I choose to instead type out the liner notes by Todd from the Shanks: These dudes kiss other dudes. I made out with one of them and got pink eye. I should ... Read More
