Dusty Chalk

Pete Namlook tribute album fan submissions -- I didn't make the final cut on the physical release, but they need a certain amount of pre-orders before they'll master it for a digital release....mine is "larzotog", easily the shortest of the bunch.

Katatonia, Dethroned & Uncrowned -- very different, their take on a "soft album" (e.g., Damnation)

Listened to the new Fates Warning -- Dusty like! Not enough clean vocals + rawk in the world (this being exactly that). Too bad the closest they are touring is Reading, PA. Now listening to Omar Rodriguez Lopez, Un Escorpion Perfumado -- so great

Aw, really? I didn't think he was old enough to worry about yet...

Yeezh, dude. Sympathies.

I don't know, I'd have to A/B them -- I'm still hearing some serious clipping, but (a) I'm still listening to it, so it is listenable, and (b ) I'm listening on a completely different system than I did then, so it be being euphonized. Cheers for doing that, Graham. Thought I'd compare it to Snakes and Ladders -- which, although very compressed, is still quite listenable. I consider S&L to be compressed the way we would expect a contemporary rock'n'roll record to be -- perhaps a little harsh. Vapor Trails Remixed is still worse.

Lorde was first (did you know she was only 16?) -- definitely like her hiptronica-tinged take on Fiona Apple-esque singer-songwriting alto... Then started Fates Warning, but taking a detour through Rush, will then return to Fates Warning...

Rush remix Vapor Trails ...but do they make it listenable? Listening now...will report back if I can finish it...not set up to take a screencaps of waveform from online streaming...

Okay. Because I heard of fried ice cream, but not...grilled...frozen anything. I imagine the spaces between the bars would be cause for extreme messiness.

Yeah, back when I ran, it had that effect on me, too.

You're grilling that?

You should also see what's playing around town that night -- Humphrey's Half Moon etc.

Is that out? Queuing that up next...

"F**k you, just f**k you guys." in a mainstream commercial == hilarious

Roger -- are you a member of the trade? If so, you need to declare yourself as such. A member of the trade does not have the same stigma as it does elsewhere, so please do. You are currently suspended, but when you are able to post again, please respond openly and honestly.

SPC ECO, Sirens and Satellites again online streaming link

First serious post: Rest in Peace, S.N.Goenka, father of meditation

I wouldn't go into Mexico if you only have one day. But if you have a car rental and a couple hours to burn, Lou's Records in Encinitas is worth the trip. And then a little further, and you can visit Legoland in Carlsbad, but if you only have one day, I think you're better off spending it at the zoo. The "...like all things in San Diego, its just nice to be outside..." comment is spot on. San Diego is my second favourite place on earth that I've ever been (Hawaii being the first). Perhaps browse local record stores Sunday a.m.? I also second the Old Town suggestion. When I went there on vacation, we had dinner every night in the same place. Don't remember the place, though. It was 10 years ago anyway, so probably best to just find a 4.0+ place and eat there.

I actually like AudioValve, and miss my Mk II, so any serious criticism of the layout would be appreciated. English isn't their strong suit. Not that I'm in the market. Oooh, a phono section. What's a headphone protector? Damnit, now I want one.

Back when I was on the classic rock forums frequently, someone complained about all their heroes dying recently. I said, "that's your lot when you're a fan of classic rock", and then made some apology for being morose or blackly comic or I forget how I phrased it. I got a lot of, "too late, I laughed" comments. So to synopsize -- I get you. I think a lot of people there would get you too. I think a lot of people here would get you too.

Goblin are touring with Zombi !!!1!ones! Squee!

Also new Phantogram! (self-titled EP)