UNKLE - War Stories
(Surrender All 2007)
The evolution of UNKLE continues. Now with three full length records under his belt, James Lavelle has produced an eclectic dance rock record that is heavy with guitar and his famous friends. Guest spots include: Josh from Queens of the Stone Age, 3D from Massive Attack, Ian Astbury, that one dude from Eagles of Death Metal, Nada Surf, and more.
http://www.myspace.com/unkle
Wired All Wrong - Break Out The Battle Tapes
(Nitrus 2006)
When I heard about the prospect of Jeff Turzo from God Lives Underwater and Matt Mahaffey from Self/Beck teaming up to record I got a little giddy. After all these were two of my guilty pleasures from the high school days. The record sounds amazing and dives right into the world of loops, samples, keyboards and more.
http://www.myspace.com/wiredallwrong 
Orange 9mm - Tragic
(Atlantic 1996)
I pulled this CD out of a box that had been unopened since I moved to Springfield last year. I love this record. It has raw aggression teamed with some angular grooves. I miss the noisy hardcore from the 90s, like Helmet, Snapcase, Unsane, Quicksand, Handsome, etc.
http://www.myspace.com/orange9mmband
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Playlist: 09/25/2007
Friday, September 7, 2007
Launch-A-Label
In a world where it is easier to illegally download your favorite music online than pick it up at the local record store people have come up with some ridiculous ideas on how to take back control of the music industry. This is my current favorite: Launch A Label. This site will allow you to become one of 50,000 co-owner's of a record label for a $25 donation. You will then be able to vote on the record labels name and the first 5 artists/bands that they sign. Check it out: launchalabel.com
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Colorado Golf = Massive Drives
While visiting Darci's parents this past weekend in Colorado I had the luxury of playing an amazing course outside of Grand Junction called Redlands Mesa Golf Course. This course has to be one of the best I have played. Almost every hole had a scenic view and some interesting challenges. The best part of the entire day was my rental driver (an extremely large King Cobra,) paired with the mountain altitude. I was hitting my drives between 280-350 yards all day long!!!
Redlands Mesa Golf Course: 86
Front Nine: 44
Back Nine: 42
