S. Finefrock

The Best ROCK Record in Ages, July 16 2004

There have not been many great records of late that one could say are "roll down the windows and sing along at the top of your lungs". This one cetainly qualifies.

Many people cite Lynyrd Skynyrd or the Allman Bros., but what I hear is Steve Earle joining up with the Replacements. These guys don't shoot for the majesty of FREE BIRD, instead they create a grungy Southern-Fried Riff rock that draws as much from punk as classic rock. Great songs, supurb lyrics and a blue collar spirit that does not dumb itself down to the lowest common denominator. HELL NO I AIN'T HAPPY could be an anthem of epic proportions if ever anyone heard it on the radio. All in all, a modern… Read more

David Sedaris Strikes Again, Jun 25 2004

You have got to love a book that makes you laugh out load uncontrolably while reading it. Sedaris has a true gift. But then I might be biased, since I've had my floors done by his brother(The Rooster). By the way he was a perfect gentleman and did an outstanding job! I highly recomend the book and the flooring business.

Checking out on a High Note, Jun 23 2004

I am just so happy that Joe Strummer was able to get this album completed after his untimely death. STREETCORE is a classic that rivals his esteemable work with the Clash. Though basically a rag tag collection of demos and unfinished tracks, the Mescalero's pitched in to finish off what Strummer had started to great effect. This is a remarkably consistant album considering it's origins.

All tracks are of excellent quality with the rocking COMA GIRL, GET DOWN MOSES and ARMS ALOFT leading the way. STREETS ARE BURNING successfully revisits an earlier Clash anthem and MIDNIGHT JAM is an revelation, that perhaps could have pointed a way towards future recording. Covers of Marley's… Read more