commandercranky

The Slits

commandercranky Oct 25, 2006 13:45

Has anyone seen The Slits in their revamped "reunited" lineup? They're playing tonight in Philly and I'm not sure if it's worth going. As if reunion shows weren't already weird enough, this is only half a reunion. I mean, The Slits were amazing, but at this point it's just Ari Up (original singer) and Tessa Pollitt (the original bassist) with ( Read more... )

postpunk, slits, reunion tours

Speaking of punk rock...

commandercranky Oct 18, 2006 22:54

Some smart people around here have posting about punk rock lately, particularly '80s hardcore and '70s punk (see gordonzola, purejuice). I've had my own surprising run-in with punk rock classics lately - while watching baseballThe playoffs are on, so I've been watching a lot of baseball on TV. If you've watched a little baseball, particularly network broadcast, you ( Read more... )

baseball, punk, commercialism

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commandercranky Oct 17, 2006 17:03

Got any recommendations on good places to buy books online? I'm looking for good selection and easy shipping. And since I indulge the tenuous notion that buying from small-time capitalists is somehow preferable to buying from big-time capitalists, I'm looking for good alternatives to Amazon.

Gallup

commandercranky Oct 10, 2006 22:10

I got polled by Gallup Sunday night. It was kind of fun - I've imagined how those phone calls go, but I've always wanted to be a recipient. I love filling out surveys (and forms), so this is right up my alley ( Read more... )

Discordance

commandercranky Sep 20, 2006 14:57

My coworker is listening (and quietly singing along) to the Little Mermaid* soundtrack ( Read more... )

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commandercranky Sep 19, 2006 18:01

I hate this piracy bullshit.

Pirates are not cool.

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commandercranky Sep 11, 2006 10:06

Do you feel much safer?
No I don't feel much safer.

punk, safety, 9/11

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commandercranky Sep 08, 2006 09:55

We don't torture, we're a civilized nation.

government, lies, au pairs

Boots

commandercranky Sep 05, 2006 19:44

I need some new nice casual shoes for the fall. I'm considering square-toed chelsea boots, which is a vision I have in my mind more than anything I've actually seen. Does anyone have any ideas on where to look or who might make an attractive version? Or for that matter, any comments on the advisability/fashionability of same?

boots, fashion

Music

commandercranky Sep 04, 2006 21:23

I've been listening to some really great music lately, which I thought I'd recommend:

1. Congotronics 2 - V/A - This is a compilation of bands from Kinshasa, released by the people who brought Konono No. 1 to international (European/North American) attention. Nine tracks by nine bands, and at least 3 of them are house-flatteningly good. ( Read more... )

music