:: There's Always Room ... ::

Ah, Jello's still at it! Here's some info regarding his latest project from AlternativeTentacles.com:

It's the awe-inspiring collaboration from Jello you've been waiting for! The band also features Ralph Spight (Victims Family, Freak Accident, Hellworms), Jon Weiss (Sharkbait, Horsey), Billy Gould (Faith No More), & Kimo Ball (Freak Accident, Carneyball Johnson, Mol Triffid, Griddle). All of the art is by Shepard Fairey!

For a Limited time, you can grab a free MP3 from Amazon:

Strength Thru Shopping
by Jello Biafra And The Guantanamo School Of Medicine
From the Album The Audacity Of Hype

Random media response:
"It would seem as if hanging around extreme musicians such as Napalm Death has finally rubbed off on political thorn/punk rock legend Jello Biafra. Where much of his work over the past decade has been relegated to commentary CDs and the occasional forgettable song that could never dream of living up to his storied career, that tide is about to shift with Audacity Of Hype. Yes, this is outright hype but for once with an otherwise untouchable artist such as this ― who do you know that ever pans a Biafra outing? ― it's entirely justified. Energised, spirited and rather aggressive, the album boasts a guttural rock'n'roll basis reminiscent of classic Dead Kennedys tunes such as "California Uber Alles" and "Too Drunk To Fuck" without ever trying to be that. It's clearly just the same inspiration barging forth. Even Biafra sounds possessed, pointed and not annoying for the first time in ages. Grinding and expedient, intelligent and furious, this album spells good times for Jello Biafra and the Guantanamo School of Medicine."
- Exclaim

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[ - MR. RUSSIA - ]

Let's see, I've only been away for almost six months now! Sheesh. Yeah [e-sigh>, I'm simply trying to obliterate the notion that people who create blogs are asleep at the keyboard, dilatory, idle, inattentive, indifferent, indolent, inert, lackadaisical, laggard, lagging, languid, languorous, lethargic, lifeless, loafing, neglectful, out of it, passive, procrastinating, remiss, shiftless, slothful, somnolent, supine, torpid, trifling, unconcerned, unenergetic, unindustrious, unpersevering, unready, weary, or even just plain lazy! Right then. ;)

Get to it, man. Ok. MR. RUSSIA recently released Training for the Gameshow Host -- the follow-up to its 2009 debut Teething -- and its available [e-drum roll] as a free download from the band's Web site. It includes a rather faithful version of Radiohead's "National Anthem, but don't seek this music out just for a cover. The short collection of songs deserves a bit more credit, or so methinks, and I'm not alone. Left of the Dial Magazine said the following: "imagine, if one can, a merger between Killdozer and Semisonic, or Jon Spencer Blues Explosion and a KTel records disco ball bash: there’s some gargantuan, gristly, distressed, crunchy, and ironic white boy funk-attack rhythm in here, bleached and bouncy too."

Here's a brief bit about the band from Lens Records:
MR RUSSIA blends two basses with synthesizers, drums, and snarky, blunt, and sometimes devilish lyrics, that is described as “a slash-and-burn mix of adrenaline and melody” (Jim DeRogatis of the Chicago Sun-Times). The new six song ep Training for the Gameshow Host pushes home the point while displaying this guitar-free lineup's continuing pledge to not disappoint. With a reputation for furious, sweat soaked live shows, "MR RUSSIA is a damn good time" (Chicagoist).

Enjoy, and I'll probably show up again in another six months or so ;).

[P.S. Happpy birthday to me Mums! =]

Sunday Live - The D!

Tenacious D Live at The Wiltern Theater - Hurricane Katrina Benefit 9.22.05

After a prolonged hiatus, I'm back (sort of) with a live recording of Jack & Kyle, performing a great benefit show for people suffering (who probably still are) in the aftermath of Katrina. Here's a brief piece I found online about the show:

"Tenacious D may write songs about praising Satan and having threesomes, but there is a much softer side to the duo as well. The D have now organized a benefit concert in Los Angeles to raise money for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. The star-studded event will include appearances by Dave Grohl, Josh Homme, Jesse “The Devil” Hughes (Eagles Of Death Metal), Fiona Apple, along with comedians David Cross and Sarah Silverman. The show takes place September 22nd at the Wiltern Theater, with tickets going on sale tomorrow through Ticketmaster. All the proceeds from the ticket sales will be given to the American Red Cross. This marks the second benefit that The D have put together this year, as they staged a show for survivors of the tsunami disaster back in January."

OK. And now for some f-ing music already! Incidentally, you can download the entire show in 64Kbps MP3 or VBR ZIP.

Oh what a night!
Flash >
Wonderboy
Kickapoo story / intro
Kickapoo
Shells story / intro
Shells
The Government Totally Sucks
Master Exploder intro
Master Exploder
random talking 1
Dude, I totally Miss You
Sasquatch
The Pick of Destiny!
Saxaboom
I'm Roasted
The Road
I wanna take a piss, I wanna take a shit (Drum Beats)
Dio
Fuck Her Gently
Tribute
Double Team
The performers get the 'Van Halen' photograph taken from stage
Super Jam $

Cheers!