Monthly archive August, 2006

Hungover.

Peter Parker: “Bender” (download) Mudhoney: “Into The Drink” (download) Have you ever been so hungover you can hardly walk? That was me today. Note to self: having four cocktails that aren’t the same kind of liquor should never be followed by two games of beirut. I would’ve posted earlier today, but I spent the majority...

Harvey Danger: Better Than You Think

When I mention to someone that Harvey Danger is one of my favorite bands, two things invariably happen: 1) there’s a reaction along the lines of “oh yeah, I forgot about them,” and 2) there’s mention of “Flagpole Sitta.” (Unless I mention this in my & Harvey Danger’s hometown of Seattle, in which case this...

5 Reasons to Love Cee-Lo that Have Nothing to do with Gnarls Barkley

I’ve been listening to a lot of rap/hip-hop, and r&b/soul over the past six months. There are two things I hold responsible for this. Firstly, I credit this in large part to the fact that I’ve been subjected to the radio more often. Secondly, when a relationship I was in ended back in January, I...

Debut of Rock Shows at McCarren Park Pool

Brooklyn’s McCarren Park Pool has been opened for rock shows for a little while now, but Sunday marked my first opportunity to see the drained pool in its new role as an indie rock venue. I went in with very low expectations, because outdoor venues usually have such shitty sound. However, I was pleasantly surprised...