Music Trader hooked me up (for $10) with a great find in the Madness' One Step Beyond. The title track is one of the best, and actually is a great memory from my youth when I used to see the music video on Much Music Retro. That was back when there were video themed programming on Much rather Bring It On in 53 different versions. I loved the beginning which also started the Much Retro commercial. "Don't Watch that. Watch this."
This album is one for those that are into a more old school type of ska, although it is by no means "real" ska, it does have a lot of instrumentals, and it is definitely made for people that are looking to have a good time. The songs are fast moving, and have beats that make you want to get out of your seat and skank.
Some other highlights on One Step Beyond are The Prince, Rockin' in a Flat, Land of Hope and Glory, and one wierd one that you may very well dig becuase it is catchy, but I'm sure how may times I could listen to it in one day. If today is any indication, once.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Screeching Weasel Back With A New Album... Finally
Yes even though Ben Weasel is rumoured to be in some legal troubles, but that didn't stop Fat Wreck Chords coming through the first new Screeching Weasel album in 11 years.
The First World Manifesto is a nice mix of classic style Weasel, with a new vibe the is lighter, and seems a little less surf, and more poppy. Don't let poppy turn you away from this album though. I t full of the usual mix of snotty/love songs, and is a great variation of the classic sound that makes Screeching Weasel on of the best, if not the best band to come off of Lookout! Records.
The First World Manifesto is a nice mix of classic style Weasel, with a new vibe the is lighter, and seems a little less surf, and more poppy. Don't let poppy turn you away from this album though. I t full of the usual mix of snotty/love songs, and is a great variation of the classic sound that makes Screeching Weasel on of the best, if not the best band to come off of Lookout! Records.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Have a Blatz - if that's what you are into.
The Sonata of Beethoven Blatz by Armin Wiebe was much different than I had originally believed it would be. I have not been to many plays in my life, but of those that I had seen Miss Saigon probably had the most
Bawdy humour, and there wasn’t much. Thank God I, because it was a Christmas present to my mom.
I tell ya one thing I would be mortified if I had to watch this play with my mom. From the poison crotch to the almost violet “love” scene on the piano. I half expected the baby to be another nationality just to throw a bigger twist at the end.
People leaving in the middle of the play surprised me a little although I think a few may have left due to the religious content, and that it was being played with in a light religious manner. These are topics that don’t really bother me, but coming from a religious home I thought that could be offensive to some.
I do have a few criticisms of the play and following talk, mostly with the talk. I didn’t think that Wiebe did a very good job of explaining his inspiration, or the reason for some of the scenes and characters. Wiebe, I thought, referenced making decisions, because that was the story, or that is the character. I kind of wanted to know more about Susch and Beethoven. Did these two have a deeper connection other than being set up by Obrum. I thought that Obrum is kind of a unique thinker, so I wasn’t to surprised by his decision to procure Beethoven’s assistance, but (and this just may be because this was my first experience with live implied sexual content) I didn’t see Susch getting so into it - or at least not so hardcore. And I half expected Beethoven to lose interest half way through, and jump back on the piano, and then maybe get back to work.
I thought the actors did a great job with a script that they really brought to life, and Wiebe for making the dialogue unique, while not leaving those of us that had trouble with the dialect changes behind not fill in blanks throughout the story.
Overall I thought the play was very entertaining, but there is something about weird love triangles that creep me out a little. Maybe I’m just over sensitive.
Bawdy humour, and there wasn’t much. Thank God I, because it was a Christmas present to my mom.
I tell ya one thing I would be mortified if I had to watch this play with my mom. From the poison crotch to the almost violet “love” scene on the piano. I half expected the baby to be another nationality just to throw a bigger twist at the end.
People leaving in the middle of the play surprised me a little although I think a few may have left due to the religious content, and that it was being played with in a light religious manner. These are topics that don’t really bother me, but coming from a religious home I thought that could be offensive to some.
I do have a few criticisms of the play and following talk, mostly with the talk. I didn’t think that Wiebe did a very good job of explaining his inspiration, or the reason for some of the scenes and characters. Wiebe, I thought, referenced making decisions, because that was the story, or that is the character. I kind of wanted to know more about Susch and Beethoven. Did these two have a deeper connection other than being set up by Obrum. I thought that Obrum is kind of a unique thinker, so I wasn’t to surprised by his decision to procure Beethoven’s assistance, but (and this just may be because this was my first experience with live implied sexual content) I didn’t see Susch getting so into it - or at least not so hardcore. And I half expected Beethoven to lose interest half way through, and jump back on the piano, and then maybe get back to work.
I thought the actors did a great job with a script that they really brought to life, and Wiebe for making the dialogue unique, while not leaving those of us that had trouble with the dialect changes behind not fill in blanks throughout the story.
Overall I thought the play was very entertaining, but there is something about weird love triangles that creep me out a little. Maybe I’m just over sensitive.
Friday, April 15, 2011
Set A New Record
If you are anyhting like myself, whenever there is a chance to pick up a 7 inch (or a 45 if you are from the vinyl hayday) at a concert you do. If you are even more like me until a few days ago you didn't have a place to play those albums becuase your record player was ancient, and passed away last summer, so you are left wondering what hidden gems are on records such as the Casualties' Who Is In Control.
Well now that I picked up a turntable from War On Music I am happy to let you know that all four tracks on Who Is In Cotrol are dynamite, and getting a digital turntable hooked up to your itunes is super easy.
All you need to do is insert the software disc, let that noise load up, then plug the turntable into the input slot. You are ready to go. All there is left is selecting what album you download first and hitting record on both your computer, and turntable. Enjoy!
You can pick this kind of stuff up at everyone's favorite store for the hardcore War On Music.
Well now that I picked up a turntable from War On Music I am happy to let you know that all four tracks on Who Is In Cotrol are dynamite, and getting a digital turntable hooked up to your itunes is super easy.
All you need to do is insert the software disc, let that noise load up, then plug the turntable into the input slot. You are ready to go. All there is left is selecting what album you download first and hitting record on both your computer, and turntable. Enjoy!
You can pick this kind of stuff up at everyone's favorite store for the hardcore War On Music.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
The Real Deal
Real Mckenzies live tonight in Winnipeg at the Royal Albert.
If you like celtic rock, or celtic punk like the Pogues get down to the Albert and check out one heck of a show. The Mckenzies shouldn't be on until 11 or 12 so if you catch this post soon you should be able to get down there and rock out to my favorite Mckenzies' tune Get Oot.
Get Oot to the Albert and take in one of the last surviving true punk bands left in the world. It is worth the 17 bones.
If you like celtic rock, or celtic punk like the Pogues get down to the Albert and check out one heck of a show. The Mckenzies shouldn't be on until 11 or 12 so if you catch this post soon you should be able to get down there and rock out to my favorite Mckenzies' tune Get Oot.
Get Oot to the Albert and take in one of the last surviving true punk bands left in the world. It is worth the 17 bones.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Flatliners Tuesday April 5 - Park Theatre
The Flatliners are in town tonight, and if you have never heard of this group, or scene them live make sure you get down there to see one heck of a show.
Some fans, myself included, are a little disappointed that they don't really include ska tracks on their albums too often any more, but the new album, Cavalcade is still chalk full of great tunes like Bleed, Shithawks, and the first track The Calming Collection, which are all real hard, real fast tunes that are similar to Bigwig, especially on their Reclamation album which is one of the best albums I picked up in 2004. Right now Cavalcade is one of the top five new albums I have picked up in 2011.
Just to prove that the ska and reggae vibes they pumped out on Destroy to Create are not completely gone check out track three from Cavalcade.
As I have siad before on this blog intros are usually crap, but there are a few funny ones on Cavalcade including the one that is taken from Spinal Tap. Hilarious movie if you have never seen it. Spinal Tap will have to be a blog topic after I rewatch it.
Give me some comments if there is anythng you want me to touch on in particular in Spinal Tap.
Some fans, myself included, are a little disappointed that they don't really include ska tracks on their albums too often any more, but the new album, Cavalcade is still chalk full of great tunes like Bleed, Shithawks, and the first track The Calming Collection, which are all real hard, real fast tunes that are similar to Bigwig, especially on their Reclamation album which is one of the best albums I picked up in 2004. Right now Cavalcade is one of the top five new albums I have picked up in 2011.
Just to prove that the ska and reggae vibes they pumped out on Destroy to Create are not completely gone check out track three from Cavalcade.
As I have siad before on this blog intros are usually crap, but there are a few funny ones on Cavalcade including the one that is taken from Spinal Tap. Hilarious movie if you have never seen it. Spinal Tap will have to be a blog topic after I rewatch it.
Give me some comments if there is anythng you want me to touch on in particular in Spinal Tap.
Friday, April 1, 2011
Live It Up With The Flatliners
Wicked show coming up in the Peg.
Flatliners at the Park Theatre TUESDAY APRIL 5.
These guys put together a nice mix of 90s skate punk, and a little ska-core. Make sure you check this show out, and get there early for kids on fire. These dudes are on fire if you will.
Flatliners at the Park Theatre TUESDAY APRIL 5.
These guys put together a nice mix of 90s skate punk, and a little ska-core. Make sure you check this show out, and get there early for kids on fire. These dudes are on fire if you will.
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