Notes From The Record Room: Dave Allen, Al Barile, Clem Burke, and David Thomas (RIP), 7 Seconds, Ceremonial Abyss, Shifting Heigo, METZ
A post written in increments over the course of April, I share some thoughts on new music from Ceremonial Abyss and Shifting Heigo, an unearthed track by 7 Seconds, lament METZ via the band’s one-off reunion, and post some videos from the recently departed Dave Allen, Al Barile, Clem Burke, and David Thomas.
What’s (Re)New?: KoenjiHyakkei, Unrest, Dome
More of a journal entry than a review, I’m spotlighting some reissues I recently acquired by Koenji Hyakkei, Unrest, and Dome (Wire’s Graham Lewis and Bruce Gilbert).
What’s (Re)New?: Favorite Reissues of 2024
2024 is about to close, so I’m listing my personal favorite “old/new” albums. These are my top 5 reissues.
Buys & Receipt: November Is Over… Where Are You? (Ancient Artifax & RSD Black Friday)
Some thoughts on Ancient Artifax, a published book of punk rock memorabilia, and this year’s Black Friday iteration of Record Store Day.
What’s (Re)New? — NoMeansNo, Butthole Surfers, Bad Brains, Helmet
New acquaintances and reconnection, I typed out some thoughts regarding recently purchased reissues from NoMeansNo, Butthole Surfers, Bad Brains, and Helmet.
Notes From The Record Room: Melt-Banana (Live), Butthole Surfers, Osees, Fucked Up, SSD
Playing witness and listener, some thoughts on a recent live event and other music-related goings on which include a teaser for a Butthole Surfers documentary, new singles, and an upcoming SSD reissue.
Notes From The Record Room: Black Flag’s My War at 40
Black Flag’s polarizing second LP, My War, was released on March of 1984, celebrating 40 years. For better or for worse, some thoughts were typed out.
