tao of the dead

I'm a fan of 'TRAIL OF DEAD and have been since "SOURCE TAGS AND CODES" came out when I was in high school. And for the most part, their albums are usually pretty solid or if anything, at least what we've come to expect from the band.

Their new effort, "TAO OF THE DEAD", however, is FUCKING TERRIBLE.

As a musician, I know it's not cool to slam other bands' output. It's a really dick move, because I would hate to hear someone call my records "fucking terrible" but this album is just so bad I can't help it. I've desperately tried to listen to it hoping it will redeem itself, but it can't.

It's like 'TRAIL OF DEAD is trying to make themselves more accessible to the Arcade Fire crowd or something.

Terrible. Give it a listen online somewhere and make up your mind, but I just wanted to warn you all.

adventures in ipod shuffle /// veruca salt

My favorite song about the vag.

I miss this band, they created a perfect blend of crunchy alternative rock and catchy pop.

If you've never tried them out, I suggest 'eight arms to hold you.'

every song is a jam. it is interesting hear the differences in the song writing styles between

nina (bouncy tunes and ballads about bowie and breakups)

and louise (hard edge buzzers about a drug addicted boyfriend that she can't break up with)

it's no wonder they eventually had a falling out. nina moved on and louise was left carrying the name of the band 

til 2006, unable to let go.

-JW

The Thermals ///

Just a reminder to all our JR readers in Florida: the Thermals are coming!

Apr 7 2010 8:00P	The Social	Orlando, Florida
Apr 8 2010 8:00P	Club Downunder	Tallahassee, Florida
Apr 9 2010 8:00P	University of Florida - Rion Ballroom	Gainesville, Florida
Apr 10 2010 8:00P	Cafe Eleven	St. Augustine, Florida

I believe the Gainesville show is free. Dirty, dirty.

_GP

Joan Rivers & Husker Du? /// WTF

For every idiot that blathers away on the webcam, there's a priceless gem like this Husker Du interview on YouTube. Apparently Husker Du made an appearance on the short-lived Late Show Starring Joan Rivers. Modern TV would never allow this type of authenticity. Enjoy it!


_GP