I got my record collection up to speed today. For the first time in a long while I actually went out and spent a substantial amount of money on some vinyl at my favorite record store in the world,
Ear Candy. Here's a look at the cream of the crop:
1. The Supreme Genius of King Khan and the Shrines
I can't believe it took me this long to get into King Khan. Reminds me of Jon Spencer Blues Explosion in their prime. This will be one of my summer jams.
2. Metal Attack: The Cream of Hard Rock
A limited edition, colored vinyl from Germany circa 1982. Features Motorhead, Judas Priest, Twisted Sister, etc. Plus there's a guy on the front with a screaming shield.
3. Fucked Up - No Epiphany 7"
Awesome band, awesome track. Plus the flip side is a
No Age remix of said track. Should be listened to loud to really get the full effect.
4. Josh Martinez - The World Famous Sex Buffet
Josh Martinez is one of my favorite rappers of all time. I was going to wait on this, until I noticed that one of my good friends,
Elliot B., produced the last track on the album.
5. Vile Blue Shades - John Thursday California Adventure
Vile Blue Shades, from Salt Lake City, comes through town on a regular basis. So much so that this album was put out through
Wäntage USA. They always put on a great show, and this is the first record I've heard from them that really capture it. My only gripe is that the "mp3" download the album promises is actually a Windows Media Audo download. Laaaaame.
It seems our drink choices for tonight were color co-ordinated. I'm just glad this didn't happen on St. Patricks Day.
