Thursday, August 28, 2008

'The Twin Ports music scene is extremely cliquey'


Is it true? Is it really that bad in the Twin Ports? That's just one of the sentiments brought up in "Andy's in the Basement, Mixing Up the Medicine," my Duluth Budgeteer News feature on Andy Perfetti's Subterranean Productions in Superior, an all-encompassing multimedia studio he runs with LocalM.com's Craig Rhode Jr.

Elsewhere in the bin...

"CD Reviews: Andy Elwell, Josh Harty and the Toadies" :: Reviewed this week: Hibbing native Andy Elwell's "New Ground," Madison Americana purveyor Josh Harty's "A Long List of Lies" and, straight outta Fort Worth, Texas, the Toadies return with their third album in 14 years, "No Deliverance."

"Also Released 5" :: New(ish) albums from the Strugglers, Jean Grae and Hearts Revolution reviewed in brief. DuluthBudgeteer.com exclusive!

"DuluthGreen.com: It's About Time" :: "The truth is, unless you have a lot of time on your hands — which no one does — it makes ('green') products and services difficult to find," Ken Zakovich said of DuluthGreen.com, which attempts to help consumers find such products. DuluthBudgeteer.com exclusive!

Random photos of mine (of the Dutch-flagged cargo ship the Flinterland ... not exactly random, I guess) can be found adorning "Wind Turbine Blades Sail from Duluth to Brazil" -- including this weekend's front cover shot.

Plus, Doomtree and Heiruspecs confirmed to headline the Hip-Hop Back to School blowout at Duluth's Bayfront Festival Park Sept. 13! More details here.

Well, that's it for this week's shameless Budgeteer plug!

Wednesday, August 27, 2008

'Pet Sounds' is back on vinyl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Radiohead, Lennon and R.E.M. too, but "Pet Sounds"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Monday, August 25, 2008

Today's Moment of Zen: Rob Schneider is ... 'The Stapler'!

I like the Stan Marsh parodies in "Stanley's Cup" better, but I could only find the "Bummin' on Cancer" clip on YouTube -- it's funny, but it doesn't have the same ring as "Da Derp Dee..."! (If you haven't seen the "Cup" episode, follow this link for a free MP3 of one of its best segments.)

Friday, August 22, 2008

'It wasn't just Bob Dylan that came out of this city'


Tracy Lundeen's right with that "Bobby Die-lan" quote -- and he should know: He was the singer for Guided Tour and QuickBreath, two of Duluth's greatest offerings in the Me Decade. If you're reading this outside of the upper Midwest, you probably have no idea what I'm talking about. While that is a shame, there is a quick remedy for all of this: Buy the "Duluth Rocked" compilations Lundeen and partner Jeff Jarvinen have put together and hear Duluth's musical output from before Dylan's time to roughly around 1981. Learn more about Lundeen's company and former groups in "Back When 'Duluth Rocked,' There was QuickBreath," my main feature in this weekend's Duluth Budgeteer.

Elsewhere in the bin...

"Razzle-Dazzle Broadway Musical 'Chicago' Hits Up the DECC" :: I speak with lovely lead Melanie Waldron (she plays Velma Kelly in the production), who has worked with up-and-coming playwright Patrick Flynn on "Untitled Masterpiece" -- making waves at NYCFringe this year -- and in the student films "Dog Eat Dog" and "Jargon."

"Rock Plaza Central's Chris Eaton Sure Liked the Brewhouse" :: Buzzed-about Toronto act Rock Plaza Central recently performed a set at Fitger’s Brewhouse, so the Budgeteer sought out frontman Chris Eaton, a self-described “beer tourist,” to see how the trip went. Choice quote from the man behind the mix tape must "My Children, Be Joyful": "Sometimes you think you understand who will like [your music], but you never do. I’m constantly surprised by who comes up to talk to us after shows. When ['Are We Not Horses'] came out, I was kind of worried people would find the concept of robotic horses who think they are real horses too hokey. But instead, it just seemed to find a lot of people who sometimes feel like they don’t belong, or who aren’t sure what makes them who they are."

"Discover Duluth: Jay Cooke State Park, Vol. I & II" :: Jay Cooke is something special. It holds it own against powerhouse Gooseberry Falls up Minnesota's North Shore because getting there is half the fun. The latest in my pretty, pretty pictures series "Discover Duluth" guides you through this popular park near Carlton with not one but two photo galleries. Prepare to (hopefully) be amazed!

Finally, mark your calendars: A bunch of Duluth musicians -- including Greg Tiburzi and, reportedly, Charlie Parr and Haddie Peterson -- will get together at Sacred Heart (where Low has made so much magic over the years) Oct. 2 to perform the Beatles' self-titled album -- aka "The White Album" -- in its entirety!

Well, that's it for this week's shameless Budgeteer plug!

Monday, August 18, 2008

sys19 :: OWL STRETCHING TIME


Awesome mix tape No. 19 out of, oh, I don't know, 3 million or so -- at the very least, I hope you're enjoying the recommendations as much as I am making them!

Advance hint: A fair share of these tracks featured today are available as free downloads from Amazon's better-than-ever MP3 store. (You might just have to do some digging to find some stuff you'll want to download -- yes, even at the cost of zero there's definitely music I wouldn't want to share a cab ride home with....)


1. Marah - "Freedom Park"*
Wife-approved! <- Does it get any more convincing than that?

2. Everclear - "You Make Me Feel Like a Whore"
Not literally, of course, but it seems all those Shameless Budgeteer Plugs are finally catching up on me.

3. The Stills - "Eastern Europe"
It's been exactly ... wait, what? "Without Feathers" came out more than two years ago? Man, time flies when you're having fun/spending your days (attempting to) beat up 12-year-olds online playing "Super Smash Bros. Brawl." Mama would be so proud!

4. Loudon Wainwright III - "Daughter"
Another wife-approved track -- Two on one mix tape; what are the odds, right? -- thanks to its inclusion in "Knocked Up" during the closing credits. Also, I'm sure you already know this, but Rufus' dad plays the oh-so-unreliable Dr. Howard in the film.

5. The Beach Boys - "Wake the World"
I'm a longtime Beach Boys, but I was only recently introduced to this wonderful gem by Jes, aka one of my BFFs.

6. Adam Green feat. Ben Kweller - "Kokomo" [Beach Boys cover]
Speaking as a child of the '80s, this track has always meant a lot to me -- much more than it has the right to, I'm sure -- and this cover version brilliantly weeds out a good portion of the original's most embarrassing "artistic choices."

7. M. Sarif and Kondang - "Tetigo"
A mesmerizing instrumental if I ever did hear one.

8. Felix da Housecat - "Rocket Ride"
Speaking of the "Decade of Decadence" earlier....

9. Mel Gibson and the Pants feat. Dessa - "Bit of a Buzz"
I (HEART) Dessa. <- Worst-kept secret in the universe?

10. The Cool Kids - "Pennies"
Not to sound too redundant today, but ... something about bringing '88 back.

11. Aesop Rock - "No Jumper Cables" [DJ Pawl Remix]
This is why I love my day job: I f------ got to interview Aesop Rock last week!

12. The Orb - "Katskills"
Whoa, whose nightmare/bad acid trip did I stumble into this time?

13. Rob Sonic - "Brand New Vandals"
In case you're just tuning in: Aesop Rock and Rob Sonic will perform at on the corner of Superior and Lake (at Duluth's Pizza Luce, of course) next Tuesday night.

14. Firewater - "Borneo"
Kind of "Music from Bedrock"-ish, but enjoyable nonetheless.

15. Country Joe and the Fish - "Marijuana"
Yet another musical awakening courtesy of Superstar DJ Walt Dizzo -- who, if I'm not mistaken, tried to take me out in my car the other day.... But that's neither here nor there!

16. Richard Swift - "Original Thought"
From the fantastical "Ground Trouble Jaw" EP, which is available for free on eMusic. (For how long, I have no idea.)

17. The Pinker Tones - "The Whistling Song"
If Mr. Slave ever opened up a dance hall, I'm pretty sure this would be appearing nightly.

18. Sloan - "The Other Man"
Leslie Feist is a bad, bad girl.... From the ever-so-reliable Wikipedia: From this album, the song "The Other Man" was released as a single. The song describes a love triangle among the Canadian independent music community as it was inspired by Chris Murphy's relationship with Leslie Feist. While Murphy was dating Feist, she was also seeing fellow Broken Social Scene member Andrew Whiteman.

19. Blind Pilot - "I Buried a Bone"
Look for these guys on a highway near you: This duo gets to its shows on bicycles ... no matter how far away they are! Gimmicky, sure, but once you hear their music, you will drop your reservations about the group in a second. This might just be my most-recommended "find" of the year.

20. The Mother Hips - "TGIM"
Thank God it's Matt's mix tape blog??

21. Bob Mould - "Paralyzed"
Always a winner in my book.

22. Stereophonics - "Positively Fourth Street" [Bob Dylan cover]
If you want to find out more great "Bobby Die-lan" covers, check out an aptly titled mix tape I did in June called "The Best Bob Dylan Covers, Pt. 1."

23. Ben Kweller - "Sorry Signs on Cash Machines" [Mason Jennings cover]
My favorite Honolulu-born/Minnesota-based singer/songwriter covered by my favorite former Radish lead singer -- what could go wrong? Absolutely nothing.

*As always, an underlined selection means I have provided a link to a free, artist-sanctioned MP3 of the song. Happy listening!

Thus concludes your nineteenth dose of SHAKE*YOUR*SHORES, the awesome mix tape series previously known as Don't Tell a Soul.

Sunday, August 17, 2008

sys18 :: THE SENOR OF SEEK


I love me my awesome mix tapes....

1. Ol' Dirty Bastard - "Brooklyn Zoo"
For a really depressing week or so back in Fargo (circa summer of '05, I suppose), I had a really s***** job cleaning a prison's visiting room, NAVTEQ offices, etc. -- and this was my soundtrack....

2. Ben Folds - "Adelaide"
3. Ben Lee - "Close I've Come"
4. Ben Kweller - "Hear Me Out"
The Bens! Which one's your favorite? I'd have to go with Kweller, but Folds is always entertaining and this Ben Lee track, "Close I've Come," brings back the only fond memories I have of that bizarre/aforementioned cleaning job. (Speaking of which, I miss my YH-925GS Samsung MP3 player I had during those days. Without a doubt, it would put my iPod's sound quality to shame.)

5. Elf Power - "Why Can't I Touch It?" [Buzzcocks cover]
I don't think I want to know what this song is about....

6. Veruca Salt - "Burned" [Buffalo Springfield cover]
Haven't heard from these lovely ladies in awhile, but, man, what a comeback!

7. Tift Merritt - "Tell Me Something True"
A little "quiet" for my (usual) taste, but I find this strangely alluring.

8. Pennies for a Dime - "Home"
These guys -- Pennies for a Dime includes Dustin Fennessey, Portraits for Judith's impressive singer, and Number One Common's exceedingly talented gutiarist, Mikey Trifilette -- are so new that when I first got their demo CD, they didn't even have a name! Expect great things, as this mellow number evokes pre-suckage Red Hot Chili Peppers. A gratifying listen, to be sure. UPDATE: The band now has a MySpace page -- check it out!

9. Black Kids - "I'm Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How to Dance with You" [The Twelves Remix]
Thanks again to Sir Walt Dizzo, who first introduced me to this group on his eclectic radio show (heard every Thursday night from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. on KUWS).

10. The Rumble Strips - "Motorcycle"
Say what you want about Chicago, but horns almost always sound good in rock songs.

11. The Dead Trees - "Head Trauma"
This year's Sir Salvatore strikes back with another would-be No. 1 shot. Come on, where's their iPod commercial?

12. The Hidden Chord - "Beauty is an Ugly Mask"
Hailing from ... Minneapolis? Funny, I always thought these guys were British!

13. Tool - "Lipan Conjuring"
Something I wish more Tool songs were: short.

14. The Flaming Lips - "Hot Day"
15. Beck - "Time Bomb"
I'm so proud of these artists, whom I've been following since my elementary days. Of all the groups I was listening to at that time, I had no idea how huge these two would get. It's just beyond me.

16. The Owls - "All Those in Favor"
One gracious melody.

17. Atmosphere - "@"
No disrespect to Slug and Ant, but they've sure come a long way. No disrespect to the earlier stuff -- especially this instrumental -- of course, as it deserves almost as much of your time as the new records.

18. Black Milk feat. Fat Ray - "Take Control"
Like the Atmosphere classic "God Loves Ugly," this Detroit MC (whose productions values sound more similar than not) gets his records distributed via Fat Beats.

19. Toadies - "You'll Come Down"
Seeing as how we're two days away from this Texas group's comeback record, I thought I'd revisit some material from the landmark sophomore release "Hell Below/Stars Above."

20. 764-HERO - "Wait Until Five"
A staple of these awesome mix tapes -- heretofore known as "Don't Tell a Soul" -- since my college radio days.

21. Conor Oberst - "Danny Callahan"
Just who is this Danny Callahan fella? Answers.com sez ... "Daniel Callahan (born 1930) was a philosopher widely recognized for his innovative studies in biomedical ethics. The co-founder of the Hastings Center, an internationally-acclaimed research institute for biomedical ethics, Callahan was best known for proposing that a looming crisis in health care resources would require society to set priorities and limits on medical care."

22. Jamie Ness - "I Like the Moonlight"
Wow, what a family -> one's the mayor of our fair city and one's a bona fide rock star!

23. Low Flying Owls - "Strange Connection"
Easily rivals anything on Beck's triumphant 2002 opus "Sea Change."

24. AM/FM - "Head Gone Vertical"
When in doubt, scavenge the Amazon.com reviews for comparisons: "Modest Mouse meets the Beach Boys." (Thank, time2panic!)

25. The Glands - "This is the Coat"
David Cross-approved indie rock that *ahem* really doesn't require David Cross' approval: One listen and you'll be hooked.

26. They Might Be Giants - "Havalina" [Pixies cover]
Always one of my favorite Pixies tracks, now immortalized for a second time by one of the quirkiest veteran groups haunting the scene. Kudos, John and John!

Thus concludes your eighteenth dose of SHAKE*YOUR*SHORES.

Saturday, August 16, 2008

This Week's Shameless Budgeteer Plug

Aesop Rock, Chromeo, some random photos, A-Trak, Sloan, One Day as a Lion, Dizzee Rascal, Virginia Coalition, Cadillac Kolstad and Maudlin. Yes, Maudlin ... again!

"Aesop Rock Finally Shows Duluth Some Love" :: In this exclusive Budgeteer Q-and-A, San Francisco's Aesop Rock discusses what his straight-laced parents think about his unconventional music and how a “complete introvert” lives in the spotlight. (He's playing Luce Aug. 26 with Rob Sonic.)

"CD Reviews: Chromeo, One Day as a Lion and Sloan" :: Reviewed this go-round: Chromeo’s “Fancy Footwork (Deluxe Edition),” One Day as a Lion’s self-titled debut EP and Sloan’s “Live at Lime” EP. (Hint: All good!)

"Also Released 4" :: If the above CD reviews weren't enough, new(ish) albums from Dizzee Rascal, DJ A-Trak and Virginia Coalition reviewed. (Hey, I'm still having fun!) DuluthBudgeteer.com exclusive!

"Cadillac Kolstad: The New American Standard for Boogie" :: For Minneapolis’ Andrew “Cadillac” Kolstad, music is a family affair. An interview with the notorious party man, which originally appeared in the latest edition of Canal Park Times -- but, seeing as how I was in Las Vegas all last week, I wasn't able to pimp it out properly. My apologies.

As promised, some random photos: Jim Johnson, a UMD Bulldogs co-captain this year, and Kasey Yoder, who runs Two Guys Pizza up on Fourth Street with ... some other guy.

Finally, St. Paul's Maudlin is back in the news as the guys from Local M/Twin Ports Underground have finally posted their podcast with the group at www.localm.com/feeds/localmshow9.mp3. If you'll remember, I was lucky enough to be invited to take some pics (OK, a lot) during the recording of the podcast and, before that, interview the group, which you can bet your bottom dollar I won't rest until everyone at least gives them a shot.

Sunday, August 10, 2008

Eerie ... is Samuel L. Jackson next?

With all due respect to the recently deceased -- Isaac "Shaft" and/or "Chef" Hayes and Bernie Mac -- this is either totally creepy or 100 percent an inexcusable hoax. Either way....

Yesterday, it was Bernie Mac. Today it was Isaac Hayes. Could Samuel Jackson be next?

Daryl Toor, president of Attention!, an Atlanta-based publicity firm, a former music reviewer and record company executive notes:

"This photograph, taken from Isaac Hayes' official site at www.isaachayes.com/myframes.html is as eerie as the time I read a newspaper obituary on its own obituary writer…."

R.I.P.

sys17 :: YOU HEAR THE MUSIC THEY MOVE TO


Mix tape 17 in the SHAKE*YOUR*SHORES series equals happy, awesome happy.

1. City on the Make - "Chicks on Bikes"
Sounds like Lifter Puller ... fronted by Crew Jones' Burly Burlesque. Definitely a band to watch.

2. Radish - "Falling and Leaving"
While Ben Kweller's first band was limited to short bursts of genius (on par with his superb solo career, that is), this gem is still enjoyable from start to finish.

3. Syrup USA - "New You"
Pure joy.

4. Atmosphere - "You" [Live Acoustic Vers.]
How does Slug improve on 2008's best track? By stripping it down and *ahem* totally leaving Ant in the dust. (Tear.) Better yet, this terrific version of "You" was, to the best of my knowledge, only available on the now-unavailable Independents' Day 08 compilation. (Another tear -- for those who didn't grab it last month.)

5. Grieves - "Greedy Bitch"
Mac Lethal's Seattle (soon to be San Diego!) crony nearly puts Kenna to shame with this mesmerizing pop nugget. From his in-the-works sophomore release, which should finally put this worthy emcee -- whom my cousin may or may not have likened to a "hip-hop Napoleon Dynamite" during a recent set at Pizza Luce -- on the map.

6. The Modifiers - "Divine Hammer" [Breeders cover]
I know exactly nothing about this group (unfortunately), but this is one fine cover.

7. Joy Zipper - "Wave of Mutilation" [Pixies cover]
Same here (great cover), but Joy Zipper and I go way back, like to "American Whip," which was released, like, a couple years ago....

8. Grandaddy - "The Go in the Go-for-It"
Confusing title aside, classic Grandaddy = great song!

9. The Chemical Brothers - "Elektrobank"
I thought I'd be clever and use this to honor the Olympics (hint: Sofia Coppola), but, yeah, I'm pretty sure I heard NBC using this already during its coverage. Isn't that strange/sad?

10. Caviar - "Flawed Like a Diamond"
Like snortin' Pixy, this will turn you into a "hyper-hypo" in no time.

11. Northern State - "A Thousand Words"
In Northern State's early days, the girls' rhymes really ran the gamut, from clever ("The country's getting ugly / And there's more in store / But don't blame me / 'Cause I voted for Gore") to completely ridiculous ("Chekhov wrote 'The Seagull' / And Snoopy is a beagle").

12. Big Audio Dynamite - "Suffragette City" [David Bowie cover]
Pretty sweet cover, but I still can't get over how this group decided to market itself: "B.A.D." So, so ... lame.

13. Stone Temple Pilots - "Sex Type Thing" [Swing Type Vers.]
Actually more of a "lounge type" version, but, hey, who's counting?

14. Big Hate - "Beauty Mark"
Despite its close approximation of Alice in Chains' biggest hits, Big Hate's "You're Soaking in It" can be found in exactly every bargain bin across the nation.

15. Cracker - "Teen Angst (What the World Needs Now)"
With lines like "'Cause what the world needs now / Is another folk singer / Like I need a hole in my head," what's not to love?

16. Actionslacks - "Lying in Bed"
Come on, they're f------ named "Actionslacks"!

17. Doug Hoekstra - "On the Interstate"
Doug never ceases to amaze -- even on his brilliantly titled debut, "When the Tubes Begin to Glow."

18. Golden Smog - "Cure for This"
Beautiful, beautiful music.

19. Quicksilver Messenger Silver - "Dino's Song"
Recommended if you like Duluth's early '70s sensations QuickBreath. No joke!

20. Giant Sand - "El Paso/Out on the Weekend"
Since these guys will be in town soon supporting Neko Case, I thought I'd give them a shot. Verdict? Not bad ... not bad at all. After a sleepy intro, GS ventures heartily into early Neil Young territory. Will seek out more songs and report back.

Thus concludes your seventeenth dose of SHAKE*YOUR*SHORES.

Saturday, August 9, 2008

sys16 :: I'LL METROID YOUR SECTION


Funny how I can go a month without any awesome mix tape action and, then, two in so many hours!

1. Talking Heads - "Love -> Building on Fire"
The ultimate quirky-pop anthem?

2. Andrew W.K. - "The Song"
A strong contender for best summer song ever. I don't know, I just don't think it'd work as well in the cold(er) months.

3. Everclear - "Nehalem"
Before Everclear became ... well, whatever we have today. Regardless, nothing will ever tarnish "Sparkle and Fade" in my mind.

4. The Hold Steady - "Yeah Sapphire"
"If Cheyenne's too small, we'll haul it all back to St. Paul." -> Funny, I've always wanted to relocate to Cheyenne.

5. The Rentals feat. Petra Haden - "Keep Sleeping"
6. David Bowie - "The Prettiest Star"
Two timeless classics I first discovered on an early trip to Vegas, from which I just returned. (Definitely not the "crappy pap" heard throughout all the casinos and public places.)

7. Jamie Ness - "I Puked on My Girlfriend"
Finally landed myself a copy of "Dodging the Landlord" -- it took way too long!

8. Doomtree - "Gander Back"
Not to whore myself out too much, but ... from my review of "Doomtree": The ferocious track, which positions P.O.S. as a RZA-in-waiting production-wise, will surely elevate Doomtree beyond “regional supergroup” status: If this track lands in the right person’s lap, P.O.S. solo albums might become a thing of the past.

9. Brother Ali - "Original King" ["Off the Record" vers.]
Quickly becoming my favorite Ali track -- quite impressive.

10. Atmosphere - "The Rooster"
Since Superstar DJ Walt Dizzo seems to play this every other show, I figured it was high time for me to "give it mad props"* as well.

11. Tears for Fears - "Head Over Heels"
Two words: "Donnie Darko."

12. Felix da Housecat - "Nina"
I'm in love with this song and *Bonus!* it fits in nicely with "Head Over Heels" and "Momma's Boy."

13. Chromeo - "Momma's Boy"
Last year's funniest song is also one of its most impressive -- who knew Supertramp keys and the Cars' knack for rock theatrics could combine so beautifully?

14. Slow Down Tallahassee - "Beautiful Light"
In the all-out-nervous-energy department, SDT easily puts Elastica to shame.

15. Nine Inch Nails - "Survivalism"
NIN definitely doesn't have enough of a SHAKE*YOUR*SHORES presence, and for that I'm sorry.

16. One Day as a Lion - "If You Fear Dying"
Rage Against the Mars Volta. Cheeky? For sure. Accurate? Personnel-wise sure, but sound-wise it's more RATM than anything else.

17. AC/DC - "Who Made Who"
Hey, remember how funny "Maximum Overdrive" was for the first 15 minutes? Good times!

18. System of a Down - "B.Y.O.B."
Another band I stopped listening to for a few years, but is quickly making it back up the mix tape charts.

19. Arcade Fire - "The Well and the Lighthouse"
I'm ashamed this one hasn't made it onto a mix tape before -- as classic as anything else on Arcade Fire's terrific albums.

20. Flickerstick - "Girls & Pills"
Put your hands together!

21. Cracker - "The Man in Me" [Bob Dylan cover] [LIVE]
Not the exact sound file from Cracker's recent performance in Superior, but a close approximation. A terrific cover, indeed.

22. Neko Case - "Train from Kansas City"
Hey, did you hear? The New Pornographers' resident chanteuse will be gracing the stage at St. Scholastica Sept. 17! (Giant Sand opens.) Get more details here.

*Totally kidding -- I know I could never pull that off that kind of language!

Thus concludes your sixteenth dose of SHAKE*YOUR*SHORES.

Friday, August 1, 2008

This Week's Shameless Budgeteer Plug

Franken's latest opponent from the Democrats, Filter (the band) and Doomtree and Tangier 57 album reviews!

"New DFL Candidate for U.S. Senate Unhappy with Franken"
:: Lawyer Priscilla Lord Faris is upset with Al Franken — so much so, in fact, that she’s taken off two months of work to campaign against him. A candid Budgeteer interview.

"Richard Patrick Revitalizes Filter with Pro-Troop Stance" :: “Anthems for the Damned” isn’t just a catchy name. Richard Patrick is using the new Filter album to honor those who gave given their lives for this country — people like Sgt. Justin Eyerly. Another candid Budgeteer interview.

"CD Reviews: Tangier 57 and Doomtree" :: Reviewed this week: Tangier 57's EP trilogy (“Last Night Never Happened,” “Moves the Masses” and “Takes on the Cosmos”) and Doomtree's self-titled "debut."