Happy Halloween

The Misfits - Monster Mash


In 1997, the horror punk group The Misfits released a music video of them covering "Monster Mash" live. They also released a studio version as a single in 1999, and recorded a separate version for their 2003 album Project 1950 (see below).

Wikipedia: Monster Mash

Guidebook

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don't laugh...

Here are our cheesy engagement photos. Oh my! Our photographer gave us some pretty rotten poses to do. I found this CD in a pile of old things I was going through as I pack.

I used to rub his head for good luck. ;)

What a cute little booty I once had...haaaaa...the days....

Steve and I are laughing at how lame this pose was.

And this one, wow...I love how fuzzy these photos are. This was top quality photo scanning for 2002. ;)

it's snowing!

It is cold and snowy outside right now and this sweater looks divinely warm. It is a little pricey, $145. I am in love with it none-the-less!

Ummm, talented sewing friend Susan, what'cha think about this? Are you getting any affordable inspirations? (wink-wink just teasing).

Toy Dolls - I've Got Asthma

I haven't seen this great band in a long long time.

HEY ANONYMOUS CHECK THIS OUT:

Official Site: TheToyDolls.com

Wikipedia: Toy Dolls

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Legion of Doom!

The Evil 3-Inch Plastic that is the Legion of Doom!

The Legion of Doom is an unusual case: it is made of comic book characters, but it's from a television show! The Legion of Doom was the "Challenge of Super Friends" show's analogous to the Secret Society of Super Villains. Lex Luthor banded these villainous criminals together to destroy the Super Friends. All their members are enemies of members of the Super Friends. Members are:

• Bizarro (Willaim Callaway)- He is Superman's idiotic clone. On the show he has all the powers of Superman.
  


• Black Manta (Ted Cassidy)- This evil inventor is Aguaman's arch-enemy (or at least the closest thing he got to one)!
  


• Brainiac (Ted Cassidy)- He is super genius android that hates Superman.
  


• Captain Cold (Dick Ryal and Michael Bell)- He is a villain with a freeze-ray that hates Flash!
  


• Cheetah (Marlene Aragon)- She is a Wonder Woman foe with cheetah-powers.
  


• Giganta (Ruth Forman)- Thanks to stealing mystic powder from an Apache chief, she gained the power to grow to super sizes and back. She is a Wonder Woman foe.
  


• Gorilla Grodd (Stanley Rlaph Ross)- Exiled from his homeland of super intelligent apes for being evil, he became a foe of Flash.
  


• Lex Luthor (Stanley Jones)- He is the evil-genius-long-time-foe of Superman and the Legion's leader.
  


• Riddler (Michael Bell)- He is a Batman foe that uses riddles to confuse his foes.
  


• Scarecrow (Don Messick)- Thanks to his fear gas, he can make the worst fears of people seem to come to life. But Batman is still brave enough to stop him.
  


• Sinestro (Vic Perrin and Don Messik)- He is a former Green Lantern and now uses a yellow power ring.
  


• Solomon Grundy (Jimmy Weldon)- He is a dim-witted zombie with superhuman strength and endurance and foe of the Green Lantern.
  


• Toyman (Frank Welker)- He is a pyshco inventor who dresses like a jester and uses toy-theme weapons. But I have no idea if it's the Winslow Schott or the Jack Nimball version.
  

Despite the opening: "Banded together from remote galaxies, thirteen of the most sinister villains of all time - the Legion of Doom! ", 1o / 13 of them are natives of Earth. Only Sinestro (from Korugar), Brainiac (from Colu) and Bizarro (from Bizarro World) are aliens. They had a swamp dome-shaped base called the "Hall of Doom" able to travel in a bunch of ways. Please note: there is a wrestling team with the same name.
References:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legion_of_Doom_(Super_Friends) http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Legion_of_Doom
http://www.joeacevedo.com/images/customzone/customcon/stephens2006/LegionDoom_group.jpg

Yellow Lantern I

"In blackest day, in brightest night

All evil shall escape my sight

Lets those who don't worship evil might,

Don't beware my power... Yellow Lantern light!"

- The Yellow Lantern Oath

History

The Bizarro-Hal Jordan got a Lantern ring and Green Lantern battery from Bizarro, but Bizarro gave him a yellow lantern ring. So after 24 hours of actions, Bizarro-Hal is powerless (because the Bizarro-Yellow ring was powerless against green). Bizarro offers to craft a Yellow Lantern battery. But Bizarro-Hal refused because if (in Bizarro logic) the Green Lanterns are fearless, the Yellow Lanterns have to be fearful and easily scared by anything. So, being the most easily scare being in the universe makes the most courageous person on the Bizarro World.

Powers

He has a Yellow Lantern ring that works like a Green Lantern ring, but ineffective toward the color Green. Since his battery is green, he's powerless.

References:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellow_Lantern
http://supermanica.superman.nu/wiki/images/thumb/7/71/Yellow_Lantern.jpg/180px-Yellow_Lantern.jpg

Do It Yourself

Here's some compilation goodies for you on this lazy Sunday morning.

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Blogloads on that site:

• DIY 1: Anarchy in the UK – UK Punk I (1976-77)
• DIY 2: The Modern World – UK Punk II (1977-78)
• DIY 3: Teenage Kicks – UK Pop I (1976-79)
• DIY 4: Starry Eyes – UK Pop II (1978-79)
• DIY 5: Blank Generation – The New York Scene (1975-78)
• DIY 6: We’re Desperate – The L.A. Scene (1976-79)
• DIY 7: Come Out and Play – American Power Pop I (1975-78)
• DIY 8: Shake It Up! – American Power Pop II (1978-80)
• DIY 9: Mass. Ave. – The Boston Scene (1975-83)

perfect for playing

I think these felt cookies are so cute and good enough to eat! They are $10 for six and they last longer, look cuter and don't add pounds like the real thing. I think Mimi would just love these cookies to add to her kitchen play. They are from gingerblossoms who also makes other felt play food like scrambled eggs. So clever.

finally!

Finally a shirt for little girls with older brothers! I think my daughter would go crazy for this shirt and she'd feel cool wearing it with her brother and his dinosaur shirts. I found this on etsy (of course) for $16. Soooo cute! They also have robot shirts for girls.

The Jam - Down In The Tubestation At Midnight

On this date in 1978, The Jam released their sixth U.K. single, "Down In The Tube Station At Midnight". The B sides were "So Sad About Us" and "The Night". The A side appeared on their third album, All Mod Cons. The B sides were non-LP tracks but were added on as bonus tracks when the deluxe edition of the album was released on CD. The single reached the #15 spot on the U.K. singles chart. The Woking, England punk/mod revivalist band have not played together since disbanding in 1982 though Bruce Foxton and Rick Buckler have toured together as The Jam since. Paul Weller is the holdout.



Wikipedia: The Jam

Official Website: thejamfan.net

Video: The Jam - Down In The Tubestation At Midnight - on Top Of The Pops - 1978 - youtube

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Is Captain Crawl, Dead Or Alive???

CaptainCrawl - Music Blog Search Engine

Just when we thought he'd gone to Davy Jones's locker.

The Captain is ALIVE!!!

smiley faces

I took these pictures last weekend and can't get enough of them. I posted them on my husbands facebook page as well. I love Max and Henry's picture. So far Henry is quite happy go lucky. After he has slept and has been fed he is just all smiles. :)

Lemmy: The Movie

Coming sometime in 2010:
Lemmy: The Movie

Ambush Bug

Ambush Bug goes to court and his lawyer is the same guy suing him.

What is a seven-letter word for lunatic? Ambush Bug. On the planet Schwab, Brum-El got awards for being the "most well dressed" and became famous. One day, he got a letter (that he thought if he threw it away his life would be completely unchanged). So he did. He soon learn that it was really a intergalactic chain-letter! He should have been careful, because the last person to break the chain-letter was Jor-EL of Krypton! The now-disgraced Brum-El built an one-person rocket to save his clothes. But it was attacked by a radioactive, space spider, steering it toward Earth. In the attack and falling to Earth, only three pieces of clothes survived: 2 socks and a green, super suit with two orange antennae. Irwin Schwab (of Earth) was in his apartment and went to the roof to see what was wrong with the television antenna and discovered the now-damage rocket. He manage to get the suit and discovered the antenna were hollow and they created "bug-bots" that could teleport him. Meanwhile, Brum-El was actually looking forward to his planet's doom, only to have none thing happened. At first Irwin used this suit for evil and tried to destroy Superman as Ambush Bug, but only annoy him. So he became a hero and tried to befriend him, only to annoy him. This is because, due to his mental illness, Irwin can't understand what really is happening around him. He usually has bizarre adventure such as getting sent to Underworld and get forced to do stand-up comedy. His arch-enemy is a living sock called "Argh! Yle!" with a Dr. Doom-like mask.

References:

https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJV65kFzqpwOuWtdy-ScS9CT6y5ucMXIj_Wjphy09c9AEQ6b9zevaHob88il9jqHHRHtgl8d2tNjgFHkialr0OSway1FF2CEJ_oXQYrZ7Puzd-2pHCzVYvYYRkwO9S5qjSDkQWmv0ktzPv/s400/Ambush_Bug_Year_None_6.jpg

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambush_Bug

Showcase Presents Ambush Bug Vol. 1

i love Costco!

I loaded Henry into the car while my friend watched Max & Mimi the other day. I was on a hunt for boxes, I thought it would take forever driving from store to store picking up 5 boxes here and there. Well, I went to Costco first and asked them for boxes. The lady said she had a few, so I thought okay I'll go by wal-mart next...then she comes out with about 50 boxes for me!!!! Thank you Costco!

Kid Eternity

Kid Eternity (left) and Mr. Keeper (right)

Quality Comics

Eternity was a nameless kid (who only remember his "Gran'pa" calling him that) that was killed by a U-Boat that sunk his granddad's fishing boat. However, he discovered to a mix-up he died seventy-five too soon. To fix the error, he was turned into a supernatural superhero for the next seventy-five years. He could good historical / mythological figures or become intangible / tangible via saying "Eternity". He was also aided by the idiot that made the error, Mr. Keeper. Notable villains included Her Highness and Silk (two con women) and Master Man (who had similar powers to KE, but summoned evil guys).

DC Comics

The owner of Quality sold his company to DC Comic. Kid Eternity lived in the same universe as Captain Marvel (which is different from the main reality), Earth-S. The reason this happen was the writer thought his powers were very similar to the Marvels (activating superpowers via a magic word). He was, now, Christopher "Kit" Freeman, brother of Freddy Freeman (Captain Marvel Jr.). He became a supporting character for the Big Red Cheese. Later in 1990s, Vertigo Comics (imprint of DC) unveiled a dark version of Eternity. His grandpa was actually a sexual predator (using Kid for his own purposes). He was a fishing boat, when a U-Boat blew it up. He went to a pseudo-heaven created by the Lords of Chaos. They manipulated him into being their pawn and think that he died seventy-five too soon and their sending him back was to fix the error. They gave him a minor Lord (Mr. Keeper) as a guide. They did this to speed up the evolution of mankind, so God will let them back into Heaven. The people he summons are actually demons in disguise. He was killed in JSA # 1, only to come back in Teen Titans # 31 via the new Brother Blood. He rebelled againist the Lords of Choas and nearly lost his powers only to be saved by the Lords of Order. But, he was weakened. His powers were similar to his pre-Veritgo except he could only summon thr figures for little over a minute. He might have beaten to death by the Calculator (mad that KE couldn't get his dead son back).

References:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kid_Eternity
http://www.flashbackuniverse.com/blogImages/PDCCovers/KidEternity06.jpg

good or bad idea?

Yes, our 'older' home has some appliances to match. Now the fridge isn't as dated as the one above, but it's not lookin too new either. So I found this idea on design sponge. Can't decide if I like it or hate it...Steve hates it because his "handwriting is bad. " Ha!

Sad News

Brendan Mullen, founder of The Masque, died in Los Angeles today of a stroke. The Masque, located in Hollywood, California, was one of the few clubs actively promoting the early Los Angeles punk rock scene. It existed from 1977 to 1979. X, The Mau Mau's, The Avengers, The Germs, The Dils, The Dickies, The Zeros, The Bags and countless others played there.

Rest in peace, Brendan, and thanks for your important contribution to the California punk rock scene!



Wikipedia: Brendan Mullen

Wikipedia: The Masque

Video: The Avengers - We Are The One - live at The Masque - 1978 - youtube

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Big Bang Comic Heroes!

Big Bang Comic Info: Big Bang Comics is a comic publisher that makes comic book characters based off of Golden and Silver age comic book character. There are two main realities: Earth-A (the Silver Age world) and Earth-B (the Golden Age).

Characters: Here are some notable heroes from Big Bang Comics:

• Dr. Weird- Dr. Rex Ward (from the 24th century) created a time machine and went back in time to 1940 (on the Silver Age Earth). He died. He created a time paradox: he was man, who died before he was born! He became a undead creature. Now he wanders the Earth and fighting crime, until he gets to his true time and finally rest in peace. Doctor Weird can become invisible and intangible at will; fly; teleport; turn people to stone by looking at them; can talk to the dead; has visions; and is superhuman strong. He is based off of Mr. Justice, but has elements of Marvel's Doctor Strange and DC's Spectre.
  
• Protoplasman- His origin are unknown, he is the comic relief of Big Bang Comics. He either has body elastic or to turn his body to a liquid state allowing him to appear he's stretching. He works closely with Knight Watchman. He has a zany personality like Jim Carrey. He is obviously based off of Plastic Man.
  
• Knight Watchman- His brother and sister-in-law were killed by criminals, that Ted (the brother) owed money. So Reid Randall became a Batman- type anti-hero. His foes include Mr. Mask (based on Clayface), Pink Flamingo (a mix of Joker and Penguin) (don't ask), Quizmaster (Based on the Riddler) and Grandfather Clock (loosely based on Clock King).
  
• Ultiman (Earth A)- Chris Kelly gained flight, laser-vision (like heat vision), "ultra-human" strength, speed, hearing and invincibly after the Project Gemini incident thanks to radioactive meteor. His main foe is Reverso (as the name implies he's based off of Bizarro). Ultiman is based off of Superman.
  
• The Beacon- Earth-A Julie Gardner discover a power crystal that had three actions (each time one of them were used it transformed color): energy absorption (red), super strength (green) and defense (yellow). She decided to become a superhero and called herself Beacon. But in the Big Bang Comic's verison of "Crisis of Infinite Earths", she lost it and Earth-B geologist Scott Martin found and became a hero too and took the same name. However unlike Julie, Scott put the crystal in a hard-hat.
  
• Mr. Martain- CH'kk KK'xx is a martian that went to Earth to make sure the Nuclear Age didn't up in tragedy. His ship was shot down by Americans, mistaking him for a Communist attack, and crashed in Roswell. He took the alter ego of Chuck Cox. He has super strength, teleportion and a shrink ray. He is based off of Martian Manhunter.


• Robo-Hood- On Earth A, a suit of Armor "not designed to be worn by any knight" and had "an intricate system of gears and mechanism, dating back to the middle ages" was found and sent to a museum for research. The watchman, Arthur Dodd, figured out it was a robot! One night, he was shot by a thief in front of the armor. Then he had a vision of Merlin telling him that there were 3 of the suits and they were built to house fallen knights and the robots were "strong as any shield (with) marksmanship more precise than any mortal". Then Dodd's soul was teleported into the machine! Using arrows on display, he avenge his death. The thief said he was caught by "a robot Robin Hood- a Robo-Hood". He is a amalgam of DC comic's Green Arrow and Robot Man

References:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dr._Weird_(comics)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Protoplasman
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knight_Watchman
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultiman
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beacon_(comics) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Big_Bang_Comics_characters http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mr._Martian
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/2/24/Blitzbbc0.jpg
http://www.internationalhero.co.uk/r/robohood.htm

Johnny Thunderbolt

History

7 is a lucky number. No one knows that better than Jonathan L. Thunder! Born the 7th son on the 7th hour of the 7th day of the 7th month, Johnny was born with the power to control a genie-like thunderbolt. This causes foreign spies to kidnap him, until their political enemies stop them, unaware of Johnny's power. Johnny returns to the US and has a boring life, until he accidentally summon the genie with magic word "Cei-U" (pronounced "say you") and become a boxer. He called the genie "Thunderbolt". Then he joined the Justice Society of America! He was even "promoted" from mascot to a full-time member!

Personality

Johnny's main personality trait is he's dim-witted. This causes him to be comical. However his genie, Yz, is smarter and sarcastic towards his new boss.

Powers and Abilities

• Johnny is a Jack of all trades, master of none. He also can summon "Thunderbolt", who cann't disobey his wishes.
• Yz is able to alter reality, being a 5th dimensional "genie".

References:

http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Johnny_Thunder_(John_L._Thunder)
http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/marvel_dc/images/d/d0/Johnny_Thunder.JPG
DC encyclopedia

Johnny Sorrow

"Hello, sir! Why are taking off your mask? AAH!!!!!"

-Victim 162 of Johnny

Johnny was a silent movie actor, until the "talkies" sent him into retirement. So he turned to a life of crime. He stole the "Subspace Prototype", which made him intangible. But Sandy the Golden Boy destroyed it, causing Johnny to go to another dimension. There his face was scarred and the "King of Tears" let him return. But now he was invisible until he took off his mask. He soon learned he was so scarred he killed anyone who look at him (with a few a exceptions)! He also learned the souls of those he killed went to the "King of Tears". He became an enemy of Sandy. Later joined the Injustice Society. Now he is the "King of Tears" enforcer.

Reference:

http://www.mocpages.com/user_images/16173/1229808127m_THUMB.jpg

http://www.mocpages.com/folder.php/37729

http://www.mocpages.com/moc.php/86089

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Sorrow

The Secret Society of Super-Villain I

Issue 3 of their series

Beware of the SSSV! Formed by Darkseid (enemy of the New Gods), he did this to replace the ineffective Intergang. He got these mind-like villains: Captain Comet, a Paul Kirk-clone, Captain Boomerang, Captain Cold, Copperhead, Gorilla Grodd, Mirror Master, Shadow Thief and Star Sapphire. After learning why Darksied formed the team, they rebelled against him and functioned on their own. They plagued many super heroes and super hero teams. The Society still has struggles within the group for leadership.

References:

http://members.shaw.ca/vcofell4/myweb7/secret_society_of_super_villains_3.jpg

http://dc.wikia.com/wiki/Secret_Society_of_Super-Villains_I

we found a house!

Yippee! We just need to do an inspection, but it looked very clean so I am pretty sure all will check out! We had to go farther North to get a home with a decent amount of square footage and a big yard we liked within our humble price range. ;)

I love it, the entire first floor has hardwood floors. It is 3150 sq. ft. (with about 800 sq. ft. unfinished in the basement) and on about a 1/3 of an acre. (we could never do that in SLC). I don't know what I will do with all the space but I am excited to find out. As my brother said, it is much better than "Molestation Manor". (our previous dream-first-home) hee-hee

Now I finally have a place to decorate!

Echo (DC Comics)

I want to shine some more ligth on Echo. Myke-4 Astor teams up with the Adult Legion of Super-Villains (for unknown reasons) calling himself "Echo". While the LSV try to lead their heroic counterparts to their deaths, Echo ambushed Cosmic Boy. Using his sound manipulation (manifested as vibration waves and sonic scream), he nearly defeated Cosmic Man (that time line's older Cosmic Boy)! But Cosmic Man use his magnetic control to take away the air from Echo (since it's oxygen and nitrogen are slightly paramagnetic) to knock him out and render him powerless (since sound travels through air).

References:

http://www.majorspoilers.com/archives/6842.htm/

http://www.comicvine.com/echo/29-47366/

The Gymsllips - 48 Crash

On this date in 1982, The Gymslips released their debut single, "48 Crash". It was backed by "Miss Nunsweeta". The A side appeared on their debut album, Rocking With The Renees. The B side did not but was added when the album was re-released on CD. The all-girl power pop band from London released one album and a few singles before disbanding in 1983.



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Joe Crow - Compulsion

On this date in 1982, Joe Crow released his debut solo single, "Compulsion". It was backed by "Absent Friends". The Birmingham, England punk/post punk guitarist was a former member of The Prefects and The Nightingales.



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Infa-Riot - Kids Of The 80's

On this date in 1981, Infa-Riot released their debut single, "Kids Of The 80's". It was backed by "Still Out Of Order". The B side appeared on their debut album, Still Out Of Order. The A side did not but was added as a bonus track when the album was re-released on CD. The single reached the #10 spot on the U.K. indie singles chart. The London Oi! band disbanded in 1984 after one album.



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The Curse Of Zounds!

On this date in 1981, Zounds released their debut album, The Curse Of Zounds! None of their previous singles or future singles were included on the album (though the CD re-release added them as bonus tracks). This was their only full-length album. The Reading, England punk band hung it up in 1983 but re-formed in 2001.



Wikipedia: Zounds

Official Website: zoundsonline.co.uk

Blogload: Zounds - The Curse Of Zounds - musictraveler.blogspot.com

fun, fresh fabrics

Here are some wonderful fabrics I found on a blog I frequent, portabello pixie. She is just amazing at what she creates.
This is a line of fabrics she designed, I just love them!

The Moondogs - Who's Gonna Tell Mary?

On this date in 1980, The Moondogs released their second single, "Who's Gonna Tell Mary?". It was backed by "Overcaring Parents". The A side appeared on their debut album, That's What Friends Are For. The B side was a non-LP track. The Derry, Ireland mod-influenced power pop band disbanded in 1981 after one album and, after a lengthy hiatus, got back together to record and perform.



Wikipedia: The Moondogs

Official Website themoondogs.free.fr

Blogload: The Moondogs - Who's Gonna Tell Mary? - 7 inch (both sides) - and more - musicruinedmylife.blogspot.com

One Gang Logic

On this date in 1979, One Gang Logic released their self-titled debut EP. It contained the tracks, "Alienate (Kafka Laughs)", "Queue Here", "Repeat Action" and "Who Killed Sex?" It was the only release for the Lincolnshire, England post punk band.



Blogload: One Gang Logic - self-titled EP - fritzdiesspinne.blogspot.com

Patrik Fitzgerald - The Paranoid Ward

On this date in 1978, Patrik Fitzgerald released his third EP, The Paranoid Ward. It was a nine song effort. The EP was released in both 7 and 12 inch form. Patrik Fitzgerald, who once auditioned to be in London SS (the pre-Clash band that featured future Clash members, Mick Jones and Terry Chimes, future Damned guitarist Brian James and future Chelsea, Generation X and Sigue Sigue Sputnik member Tony James) was a London punk poet whose poetry was usually accompanied by his acoustic guitar. He enlisted musicians to assist as necessary.



Wikipedia: Patrik Fitzgerald

Myspace: myspace.com/patrikfitzgerald

Blogload: Patrik Fitzgerald - The Paranoid Ward - rocketremnants.blogspot.com

The Saints - One, Two, Three, Four

On this date in 1977, The Saints released a four song EP entitled One, Two, Three, Four. It was issued both as a four song EP and as a double 7 inch. It was their fifth 7-inch record. The four songs were "Lipstick On Your Collar", "One Way Street", "Demolition Girl" and "River Deep Mountain High". Both "One Way Street" and "Demolition Girl" had previously appeared on their debut album, (I'm) Stranded. When the album was re-released on CD, the two other tracks were added as bonuses. The Brisbane, Australia punk/post punk band has continued on despite the fact that Chris Bailey is the only original member left and has been since 1979. Founder Ed Kuepper, who left to form Laughing Clowns in 1979, has done shows with The Saints in the last few years.



Wikipedia: The Saints

Myspace: myspace.com/saintsmusic

Blogload: The Saints - (I'm) Stranded - the-roadhouse-viander.blogspot.com

XTC - 3D

On this date in 1977, XTC made their vinyl debut with a four song EP called 3D. It contained "Science Friction", "She's So Square", "Dance band" and "Goodnight Sucker". The fourth song was not listed on the label and is an unlisted bonus track. None of the tracks appeared on a regular album though the first three were added as bonus tracks to their debut album, White Music, when it was re-released on CD. The Swindon, England post punk/new wave band called it quits in 2006 when Colin Moulding expressed a desire to call it quits. Andy Partridge didn't feel that it would be XTC without the both of them.



Wikipedia: XTC

Official Website: xtcidearecords.co.uk

Blogload: XTC - 3D EP - haundbound.blogspot.com

John Cooper Clarke - The Innocents

On this date in 1977, John Cooper Clarke released his debut EP, The Innocents. The record contained "Suspended Sentence", "Innocents" and "Psycle Sluts Parts 1 & 2". "Psycle Sluts Part 1" wound up on his debut album, Ou Est La Maison De Fromage, S'Il Vous Plait. Both parts of "Psycle Sluts" wound up on his second album, Disguise In Love. John Cooper Clarke was a punk poet from Manchester, U.K., whose poems would often, but not always, be set to background music. He opened for such bands as Buzzcocks, Sex Pistols, Joy Division and The Fall. He still performs.



Wikipedia: John Cooper Clarke

Official Website: johncooperclarke.com

Blogload: John Cooper Clarke - The Very Best Of - sensacionauditiva.blogspot.com

Eater - Lock It Up

On this date in 1977, Eater released their third single, "Lock It Up". It was backed by "Jeepster". The A side appeared on their one and only album, The Album. The B side was a non-LP track that was added when the album was re-released on CD. They made their debut with Buzzcocks in November, 1976. The London teen punk band released five 7-inch records and one album before disbanding in early 1979. They have re-formed for the occasional series of performances since.



Wikipedia: Eater

Blogload: Eater - The Album - punkrocker-4ever.blogspot.com

D.I.Y.

Now that you have all of this great music on your computer what are you going to do with it all?



How To Build A Great Media Center For Your Home [PDF]

Happy Birthday!

Tommy Stinson of The Replacements turns 43 today!


The Replacements, clockwise from bottom left:
Paul Westerberg, Chris Mars, Bob Stinson and Tommy Stinson.

Wikipedia: The Replacements

A fansite: twintone.com/mats

Video: The Replacements - Goddamn Job and Junior's Got A Gun - live 1981 - youtube

Blogload: The Replacements - Sorry Ma, Forgot To Take Out The Trash - rockgoster.blogspot.com

Monsoon - Tomorrow Never Knows

On this date in 1982, Monsoon released their third single, "Tomorrow Never Knows". It was backed by "Wings Of The Dawn". Both tracks appeared on their only album, Third Eye. The London, England post punk/new wave band disbanded in 1983 after one album and a few singles.



Wikipedia: Monsoon

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The Alarm - Marching On

On this date in 1982, The Alarm released their second single, "Marching On". It was backed by "Across The Border" and "Lie Of The Land". All three tracks appeared on their 1983 debut self-titled EP. They had begun life as a punk band called The Toilets. Later, they were a mod-influenced band called Seventeen which is when they released their first record. As The Alarm, the Rhyl, Wales post-punk/new wave band disbanded in 1991, only to re-form recently.



Wikipedia: The Alarm

Official Website: thealarm.com

Video: The Alarm - Marching On - on American Bandstand - 1984 - youtube

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Einstürzende Neubauten - Thirsty Animal

On this date in 1982, Einstürzende Neubauten released their second single, "Thirsty Animal". It was backed by "Durstiges Tier". Neither track appeared on an album. The Berlin, Germany experimental/post punk/industrial band is still recording. Lydia Lunch sang the vocals on the A side of this single. Rowland S Howard (The Birthday Party) also lent a hand.



Wikipedia: Einstürzende Neubauten

Official Website: neubauten.org

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Ritual - Mind Disease

On this date in 1982, Ritual released their debut single, "Mind Disease". It was backed by "Nine". The Harrow, England goth post-punk band only lasted two singles before disbanding without an album.



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