With Greg Dulli coming to a sold out Boston show (from what I read most major city stops of his shows have been sold out on this tour), I figured over the next couple of days I would post a few videos taking a look at his work. Here is a video showcasing his longstanding collaboration with Mark Lanegan (Queens of the Stone Age, Screaming Trees). While they have worked together on various projects throughout the years, they officially released (an amazing) album called Saturnalia under then name ‘The Gutter Twins’. Here is the song “All Misery/Flowers”.
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Original ‘The Stills’ lineup reunite
Greg Paquet, former vocalist and lead guitarist of The Stills, left the band in 2005 after the tours supporting their debut album ‘Logic Will Break Your Heart’ and was replaced on guitar by drummer, Dave Hamelin. Recently Greg has rejoined the band and Dave has moved back behind the drum kit, essentially reuniting the original lineup that created the excellent pre-mentioned debut album (the line up is the same except it now includes keyboards, percussion, and backing vocals Liam O’Neil). Here is the video from The Stills debut album for the excellent song “Lola Stars and Stripes” (I was really tempted to go with “Still in Love Song” though).
Song of the Day-Peter & Gordon- World Without Love
Classic! Fun Fact: Paul McCartney wrote this baby. Alas, this is one of those numbers that have fallen through the cracks over the years. Well, KLYAM still acknowledges its high quality.
The Afghan Whigs: Conjure Me
Two reasons I am posting this 1) Greg Dulli, the lead singer of the now defunct The Afghan Whigs, will be going on tour October 8, performing some songs from his entire career including The Afghan Whigs and The Twilight Singers. 2) Do I really need a second reason to post something from The Afghan Whigs?
CD Review: Cum Stain [2010]
Band: Cum Stain
Release: 6/2010
Label: Burger Records
1. “Bachelor’s Life” – A+
2. “Broke My Dick” – A
3. “No Hearts/Big Mean Maniac” – A-
4. “Just A Kid” – A+
5. “Vicdumb” – A-
6. “Slip It Off Slip It In” – A-
7. “Smoker” – B+
8. “I Want It Now” – A
9. SuckHer4U” – A
10. “Jack Shack” – A
11. “Cum Stain” – A+
Comments: Just when I thought I heard the ‘last of the libertines’ so to speak, I hear this. Cum Stain. Whether the composers of Cum Stain realized it or not, they boldly described bachelor life from start to finish. Literally. When push comes to shove, the narrator is just another “cum stain on your rug.” This man is a heavy drinker, a heavy smoker, and a passionate lover. Except, he doesn’t actually love you or want to. Well, he wants to, but he figures that’s just a waste of time. He just wants to do it and get it over with. On “Bachelor’s Life” we learn a little bit about the dude. Every hour he “masturbates” and “just sits around and watch cartoons.” On a more positive note, he stocks whiskey and rum. “Broke My Dick” is pretty self-explanatory, but the narrator offers an alternative like none other: “slap you in the face while it’s limp.” Might as well do something, right? In a proto-hardcore punk, let me tell you what’s up kind of way, the narrator reiterates on “No Hearts/Big Mean Maniac” that he has no heart and that he is a maniac. The guy is straight nuts. Fuck, he even invented his own fetish: throwing manure in the faces of grade school children. So, just a quick recap. The dude is in his 20s, but he’s purely “just a kid.” He exemplifies that word, but puts an added spin on in it. I’m not really sure what he’s going for on “Vicdumb.” It seems like he is necessarily stating the obvious. Anything anyone does to you makes you a mere vicdumb. Perhaps the “dumb” instead of “tum” allows him to get away with whatever he wants. You’re the dumb-ass, not me for screwing you and then leaving. Vicdumb. “Slip It Off/Slip It In” is probably the maniac’s fantasies after a long day at the beach. Oh yeah, and everything you learned about smoking is all a bunch of shit. Smoking is for winners and the more the better. Another thing: impulse control? This guy has none and doesn’t care. If you can’t give him what he wants (as he says on the apropos “I Want It Now”), then he’ll go find it. Peace! It seems as if maybe there was a possibility for a relationship at one time (“SuckHer4U”), but he just couldn’t commit to anything more than casual. “Jack Shack” tells of a ride down to a “Gentleman’s Spa” where no (sleazy truck driver) knows your name. I must say, this is one of the best stories I’ve ever heard. The lyrics aren’t genius or intricate in any regard, but the narrative comes across very clearly. The music is incredibly lo-fi garage pop (similar to Nobunny circa Love Visions). It makes you think, too. Is this your average single guy with a job or an unemployed psychopath who has never had any women in his life?
Grade: A- (93)
Song of the Day- I Get So Excited
A catchy love number from our Band of the Week, Gentlemen Jesse and His Men. CHECK THESE GUYS OUT!
Song of the Day- To the Dregs
Cause we still dig pre- King of the Beach Wavves and because it’s a kickass song. Not to mention, a great fan video; the home movies footage nicely complements the music.
What’s Up Fatlip?
Classic!
Song of the Day- Mika Miko
One of the best from ’09 and certainly one of my faves. Too bad they broke up. :(
Fun Fact: Randy Randall co-directed this joint.
Radiohead: Live From Prague for download
Radiohead has released a live “dvd” of a concert in Prague as taken from the view point of fans’ cell phones. The footage was taken and compiled into a movie. The film is for download is multiple formats completely free of charge. Thanks Radiohead!! The link is: http://radiohead-prague.nataly.fr/
Kids Like You & Me (KLYAM) 