I signed up for the September Father Knows Best gig back in the Spring thinking it would be a nice to discuss what it’s like to be newly minted empty nesters, especially given the fact that many Citizens have young children (or at least preteens). You know, assure everyone that there is light at the end of the tunnel. Unfortunately since that time my life has been a huge roller coaster ride and if you forgive me, I’m going to write about that instead. However, if you get to the end of this very long post (1,100 words plus) I do have a Father Knows Best related piece that I promise you will find interesting. Continue reading Father Knows Best — Life Happens
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Riot Fest Recap
I was suppose to write a Father Knows Best post today but a couple of things are still in flux that I want to include so I promise I'll have one out in the next 2-3 weeks. I hope that doesn't step on anyone's toes. In its place here is a recap of my time at Riot Fest this past weekend. Continue reading Riot Fest Recap
Patti Smith — You Light Up My Life
O.k. I like the Who just as much as the next guy but 4 days is just too much. I got more of these if more videos aren't posted.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j90pMqadsII
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Loading... Dinosaur Jr. — Start Choppin’
I think this song was played once or twice at the old basement but not this version. Fun to see a young J Mascus, plus I love the mod get-ups the band is wearing. Don’t see anyone plugging their ears so J and the crew must have the amps turned down a bit.
That’s it. Thanks for listening and watching Freealonzo’s Rock Week. Are You Not Entertained?
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mMXH8AiA5U
From Where You Been
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Loading... Soundgarden — Jesus Christ Pose
One of my favorite rock songs. Ever. Back when Chris Cornell still played guitar.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4ygBladNLo
From Badmotorfinger
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Loading... Redd Kross — Stay Away From Downtown
From one of the better rock albums of 2012. These guys have been banging it since the early 80’s as snot nosed punks. Thirty years hasn’t affected their ability to rock out however!
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twLbWAFgWFY
From Researching the Blues.
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Loading... The Wedding Present — Dalliance
O.k., this one may be a little whiny which is the antithesis of rock week, but I love how it builds up at the end, basically matching the singer’s anger. So it’s angry, not whiny.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_aL0v4IXLk
From Seamonsters.
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Loading... Built to Spill — Stop The Show
One of the greatest live acts out there. Believe me with three guitarists, BTS has only one setting: Rock!
From Perfect From Now On
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Loading... Guided By Voices — Expecting Brainchild
I know everyone was expecting a week of GBV, who knows maybe next time. But of course I have to include some Guided By Voices. Sure their most beloved albums are considered lo-fi classics, but Pollard and Co. can turn up the guitars when they needed to.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5-AFrCnmww
From Vampire on Titus.
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Loading... Mekons — Memphis, Egypt
So after a week of star fu-- er I mean star grabbing, welcome to Freealonzo’s Rock Week! This week will feature my favorite rock bands rocking out to rock music at its bone-jarring rockingest. No lofi-emo-jazz-acoustic-goth-folk-country-pop-soul music for 7 whole days. Can you handle it? I think you can, in fact I know you can. So get ready to rock because these songs go to 11!!!!!
I think it’s mandatory to start off Freeaolonzo's Rock Week with this song from the Mekons.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9q_yT4Rykq4
From The Mekons Rock and Roll
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