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The Roots Train

Roots Train chugging into outer space. RIP Junior Murvin. May your legacy live on forever.

It's Christmas Everywhere This Year

Much awaited, much anticipated, Vol.2 of the raddest collection of original holiday instant classics. So stoked on this comp it isn't even funny. Well, it is a little funny. Check it out, buy it even…

Santa Claus is Coming…

I took a few weeks off to relish in the holidays. Ate a ton around Thanksgiving. The holiday parties have begun. Today, we brought a tree home. As hard it is to think that cutting down a tree is a good idea, I am a sucker for tradition.

Some years back I was given a very sweet gift of an old Magnavox TV/Radio, minus the TV part. 12" speaker with an old tube amplifier. It came with a rad collection of classical 78's and 33n1/3's. Amidst the LP's are a nice handful of holiday records. For the two weeks I missed I spun an extra record today. These are the discs that were played during the tree trimmin' and spiced cider sipping':

Thank you so much M3, you will always be in my heart and in my memory…

London Calling, Again

London Calling graced the table again this morning. This record was spun on a Sunday earlier this summer but, then again this fall day is feeling a bit summery; 75˚ and sunny. Not to say that I wouldn't spin this record every Sunday! The world would be a much better place if every Sunday started off with The Clash. Effing love this album!!!

We Are Under You

Hi Ho Silver, Ride…

The Kids are Back

On the record shelf at least:

It is here! The early recordings from Tumwater, WA.

So effing stoked on this 3 disc set. I have only heard stories of the storied past of rock godz, Unwound.

Made it through disc A on Sunday. That was a full day; more than a 3 disc session would allow

Disc 2 on Monday—that happened.

I once met a kid who said that every morning should begin with Unwound. He was talking about New Plastic Ideas being a record that one should listen to before leaving the house. I would have to agree, that is one of the best records that I own. So far, this week I have been living up to that challenge with the new release. Disc 3 happened on Tuesday.

All I can say is, thank you...

The Dull Thump is Alive and Well

Cool school is now in session.