Archive for June, 2006
Martian Time-Slip
Martian Time-Slip by Philip K. Dick (1964) - Classic early 1960s PKD: set up a batch of characters with complicated relationships in a tokenly sci-fi setting and pull reality out from under their feet halfway through. Includes lots of disturbing material about schizophrenia.
Opel
Opel by Syd Barrett (Capitol/1988) - More Syd. This is a mid-1980s compilation of outtakes and alternatives from the Madcap and Barrett sessions. Less overdubby stuff, more Syd alone with a guitar. Which is just fine, say I.
Live At The Whisky A Go-Go
It’s “NEWWAVEROCKNROLL” Night, as Mr.BaliHai presents his 1977 vintage photos of Blondie and The Ramones at the Whisky a Go-Go.
(spotted via Eye Of The Goof)
Real Gone
Real Gone by Tom Waits (Anti/2004) - Tom Waits’ most recent long player, and boy did they give this one a heavy soaking in the distortion bucket. I hope they’ve gotten that out of their system. A few tracks come off as generic Waitsian boogieman boogie, but then he’ll hit you with a killer ballad like Green Grass. Tom Waits… collect ‘em all, kids.
Narthex Podcasted
Narthex appears in this week’s Local Support podcast from Philadelphia’s City Paper. Episode 007, if you’re reading this at a later date. Thanks again, Jon.