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I recently was hipped to the audio version of John Jospeh's book "The Evolution Of A Cro-Magnon" by my buddy Tobey One from LOLTATZ and I have not been able to stop listening to the damn thing since I got it.

John Joseph was the original front man for the Cro-Mags amongst other things, but on here he is simply John Joseph narrator.

His story (autobiography) is nothing short of "crazy as fuck" and he tells it in a way that is less "how great he is" and more about how much environments and parents shape America's youth with his absurdly horrible upbringing as the primary example.

Right now I am at the part where he first meets H.R from Bad Brains and how he started the Cro-Mags. 30 years later from this point in the story I myself would get the chance to meet H.R from Bad Brains and it had far less impact on my life than John Joseph's. Given 30 years ago H.R was not a full blown bi-polar mess. The point being don't ever get excited about meeting your idol. 99% of the time they are going to bum you the fuck out.

This audio book is perfect for a road trip or iPod and I have to say it has a shit ton of replay value as Joseph is a damn fine story teller.

Even if you are not big on 80's hardcore punk or East Coast Hardcore you will thoroughly get into his story. Trust me.

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Heavy Manners Presents Hardcore

I figured it was time to give a little shine on some of the hardcore bands that inspire some of the imagery and sediments that go into Heavy Manners.

This is not a definitive mix of all things hardcore and it is actually missing a lot of great bands, but it is a good starting point to build off of.

Punk and the numerous sub-genres that sprung from it can be a bit overwhelming to take in for the beginner.

Hardcore as defined by Wikipedia:

"Hardcore punk is a sub-genre of punk rock that originated in North America and the UK in the late 1970s. The new sound was generally thicker, heavier and faster than earlier punk rock. The songs are usually short, fast, and loud, covering topics such as politics, personal freedom, violence, social alienation, straight edge, war, and the hardcore subculture itself."

Now that you have the gist of what "hardcore" is download the mix and go punch something.


Track Listing:




Download:

Heavy Manners Presents Hardcore (Full Mix)

SDTW's Holiday Gift Guide

I have the sinking feeling that my wish list might be a bit too esoteric for Santa. Not to mention I haven't exactly been a saint all year either. Fingers crossed.

Fearless Vampire Killers

Things related to this movie:

- The poster artwork was done by Frank Frazetta
- Roman Polanski (director) married Sharon Tate (stars in the film)
- Charles Manson has posse kill Sharon Tate and 6 other people i.e "Helter Skleter"
- Heltah Skeltah is the name of a popular 90's hip-hop group
- Fearless Vampire Killers is the title of a Bad Brains song
- Roman Polanski would win Best Director in 2002 for "The Pianist"


Strange indeed.

Bad Brains: Rock For Light

More Bad Brains?

Yup.

What's the difference between "Rock For Light" and the first ROIR album?

Not too much for the uninitiated Bad Brains listener, but the track mix is different from the original vinyl release and when the cd came out in 1991 it was remixed by Darryl Jennifer (bassist). He gave everything a bit more "speed" if that is even possible. As a little bonus they added a lot of songs that were never available previous to this album.

I've always enjoyed the fact that the first album's tracks exist is so many different forms. Each version sort of has its own nuisance about it and you can sort of pick your favorites.

Enjoy!





Track Listing:

1. "Big Takeover" − 2:29
2. "Attitude" − 1:09
3. "Right Brigade" − 2:07
4. "Joshua's Song" − 0:32
5. "I and I Survive" − 5:13
6. "Banned in D.C." − 1:57
7. "Supertouch" − 2:20
8. "Destroy Babylon" − 1:19
9. "F.V.K. (Fearless Vampire Killers)" − 0:58
10. "The Meek" − 3:37
11. "I" − 1:55
12. "Coptic Times" − 2:06
13. "Sailin' On" − 1:45
14. "Rock for Light" − 1:36
15. "Rally Round Jah Throne" − 3:58
16. "At the Movies" − 2:16
17. "Riot Squad" − 1:59
18. "How Low Can a Punk Get?" − 1:49
19. "We Will Not" − 1:34
20. "Jam" − 1:15



Download:

Bad Brains "Rock For Light"

Found Flyers

Ed* I'm sort of biased when it comes to hardcore. My list pretty much could solely consist of BB. If you don't like that then f*ck you.

Bad Brains

Lyrics:

No one dared to show for that shower, when nobody turned to be clean was not even touched by the water, just another Nazi scheme.

The Big Takeover.

All throughout this so called nation prepare yourself for the final quest.

Your world is doomed with our own integration.

Just another Nazi test.

So understand when I say, there's no hompe for this U.S.A.

Your world is doomed with our own integration,

Just another nazi test.

Bad Brains tee

Someone send me this tee please.

Banned In D.C

I have a case of the Mondays. This will help.

Bad Brains 7" Box Set

Whoa now! Just came across this little nugget of awesome.

I wish more bands did cool collector box sets although with the music industry in the quote sh*tter end quote it makes perfect sense why we don't see these very often.

You can buy this one by clicking the link below:

Bad Brains 7" Box Set

Bad Brains

"Black Dots is a collection of early songs recorded by Bad Brains. It was recorded at Inner Ear Studios in 1979, which at the time was in Don Zientara's basement. In between songs you can hear Zientara's son talking to H.R. The album was released in 1996 with a complete set of liner notes."


- the above taken from Wikipedia

I think "Blackdots" is more essential to the Bad Brains catalogue then any of the other albums or "re-issues" if you want to be more accurate. Where as the tracks on "Blackdots" are similar to "Rock For Light" and the first ROHR album "Blackdots" excels on the fact that it was all recorded in 1979 when the band was still finding themselves and hadn't yet tightened up the rawness of their style so to speak.

Also you get a couple songs that are only found on this album like "Redbone In The City" and "Don't Need It."

Enjoy.





Track Listing:

1. Don't Need It
2. At The Atlantis
3. Pay To Cum
4. Supertouch/Shitfit
5. Regulator
6. You're A Migraine
7. Don't Bother Me
8. Banned in D.C.
9. Why'd You Have To Go?
10. The Man Won't Annoy Ya
11. Redbone In The City
12. Black Dots
13. How Low Can A Punk Get?
14. Just Another Damn Song
15. Attitude
16. Send You No Flowers



Download:
Bad Brains "Black Dots" Full Album