Every red cent

Rocky Votolato is tomorrow! I'm excited, I'm ready to see him play asap. And he's playing at Modified. (If you live in Phoenix or if you've seen a band play at Modified, then you know that seeing Rocky play there can only be a fantastic experience).

ALC

Audio Learning Center has basically finished a new album. Just needs to be mixed and mastered. Can't wait. I really like their shiznit. That's all I have for now. Pretty quiet.

My Fettish

No, way! Episode III? In that case I definately need to check this Whale Rider flick out.

Regal Leader

I heard that Whale Rider was Keisha Castle-Hughes' first movie. So in checking IMDB, it confirmed it. Then I noticed she's playing a Regal Leader in Star Wars: Episode III. More reason for Brock to see Whale Rider! And an appropriate role, as she was striving to be a leader in Whale Rider.

Yes, Loses Control has grown considerabley on me. It is more of a "rock" album, but distinguishable with Nanna's singing style and their cool licks and hooks.

Our overmade minds

Ok, time to talk about Hey Mercedes. Now, as you’re undoubtedly aware, their latest album, Looses Control, has been receiving some harsh criticism directed at the album’s pop-sensible nature. I think the easiest way for me to address this complaint is to simply regurgitate one of Gabe’s thoughts on the matter: “Pop nothin’”.

I was reading some of the reviews over at Amazon the other day when I found one fan comparing HM to Foo Fighters. I mention it because it really clarifies what Hey Mercedes is: an energetic rock band. Their debut EP was a catchy and rock driven, and Everynight Fire Works was an all out, take no prisoners, rock record, from start to finish. Looses Control merely builds upon that formula. In fact, Looses Control, in my opinion, will go down among the fans as boasting some of the band’s better songs (Police Police Me, Quality Revenge At Last).

Ultimately, I think it’s a worthy step for the band, and a perfect companion to Everynight Fire Works.

Hey Gabe, what's up? (I'm feeling much better now, don't worry 'bout me) Cool purchases! You'll have to let me see Whale Rider.

Hulk Whale

So, today Hulk and Whale Rider came out on DVD. Picked up both. The Hulk DVD got good reviews on the picture and sound. Should be fun to watch.

I saw Whale Rider in the theater and enjoyed it immensely. A rare movie that holds up on story and characters alone. Superb acting by the young lead actress. It's a movie, though, that I thought I wouldn't own. But I realized that it was small indie movie and needs all the support it can get. Support independent movies and music!!!

What's Missing is Dead

Brock's post and review of Hey Mercedes shall be momentarily delayed in lieu of the news

I'm really sorry to hear it. Truly, they'll be missed.

Broken Bike

Well, I heard from a guy on the Failure Mailing List, who knows a friend of the band, that Small Brown Bike is breaking up. It's on good terms, however, so there may be a last show or so.

A moment of silence please. Sadness.

Witch's Teet

Brock, hope you recovered over the weekend.

I'm back from a three-day weekend up in northern Arizona. Visited the Grand Canyon. It was in the 60s there during the day and colder than a witch's tit at night.