Playlist: 07/25/2008

Drumcorps - Grist
(Cock Rock Disco 2007)

I recently found this group on eMusic.com while I was browsing around. The CD was listed under electronic, but it is brooootal. Just imagine your favorite post-hardcore grind metal band remixed drum and bass style by the crew from Drumline. Yep, that pretty much sums it up. It is a little abrasive at times, yet still an interesting listen.
http://www.myspace.com/drumc0rps


One Day As A Lion - One Day As A Lion EP
(Anti / Epitaph 2008)

Zach De La Rocha and Jon Theodore, better known as the mouth piece of Rage Against The Machine and the drummer of The Mars Volta, return with a five song EP under the name One Day As A Lion. The EP is driven by distorted keyboards, bass heavy drum grooves and the same ol' politics you would expect from Zach. http://www.myspace.com/onedayasalion

Golf: Nine Holes at Payne Stewart

I went out yesterday and played 9 holes at Payne Stewart in Springfield. I played the back nine in under an hour shooting two over for the afternoon. Plenty of pars were had with one birdie on hole 17.

Bill & Payne Stewart Golf Course

Back Nine: 37

http://www.parkboard.org/information/golf/info/stewart.htm

Back from the Dead

Sounds like a B grade horror flick from the late 70's, but It's my return to the blog-o-sphere.

Here's the quick update...

• Work has been going very well, despite the volatility in the market.
• We have traveled quite a bit recently: St. Louis, Wichita, Kansas City, Branson, etc.
• My golf game has been coming back, the more I play. I even had an eagle a few weeks back on Hole #1 at Payne Stewart in Springfield, MO.
• We are expecting a Girl!
• Darci and I celebrated our 8th anniversary on Monday (July 21st)

Radiohead Album Preview

From RollingStone.com...

"As you've no doubt heard by now, Radiohead are releasing In Rainbows, their seventh studio album, in two different formats: a basic DRM-free download version that costs whatever you want that's available October 10th, and a deluxe boxed version that includes a double vinyl disc, a book, eight bonus tracks and two CDs, out the first week of December (it also comes with a DRM-free download that actives on October 10th).

The good news for those of you who can't wait: As any hard-core Radiohead fan knows, most of the songs on In Rainbows have been played live by the band for some time, and versions of them are widely available on the Internet. Here's a track-by-track breakdown of Radiohead's new album."

I have placed my order and can't wait to hear the new album!

Playlist: 09/25/2007

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

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

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