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Flipper Cancels Tour, Fun Fun Fun Fest Appearance

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 16:29:11 +0000

Brooklyn Vegan is reporting that Flipper has cancelled their upcoming tour, including a stop at Fun Fun Fun Fest in Austin. Rumors circulating indicate that the Flipper meltdown occurred when bassist Krist Novoselic (ex-Nirvana) left the band.

Fun Fun Fun Fest organizers are reportedly on the hunt for a replacement band. The annual festival is scheduled for November 8 – 9 this year, at Waterloo Park in downtown Austin.

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ACL Preview | Foo Fighters Schmoo Fighters

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 19:29:15 +0000

I have nothing but respect for Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters. Dave’s accomplishments in Nirvana and Foo Fighters in the 90’s were groundbreaking. But in this decade, they’ve become overplayed and overexposed. The Foo Fighters are the least exciting band on the 2008 ACL lineup.

The Foo Fighters in the 90’s were fresh, they were new and they were different. In the new millenium, the band seems to have fallen into what I refer to as “The Nickelback blackhole.” Starting with 2002’s One By One, the Foo Fighters have produced nothing but banal, inconsequential radio hits. Their current singles all sound alike and leave me completely uninspired to listen to any deeper cuts. The Foo Fighters have become so one-note that I wouldn’t even download a leaked copy of Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace. When our local modern-rock station plays Foo Fighters, I change the station everytime. It’s just that bad.

I might go see the Foo Fighters performance at ACL, if only out of deference for what they did in the 90’s. All it will take is Long Road to Ruin or The Pretender and you’ll find me sulking at the beer booth furthest from the AT&T stage.

The Foo Fighters headline ACL Sunday, September 28th at 8:30pm on the AT&T Stage.

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90’s Soundtrack to an Afternoon

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 14:17:34 +0000

Lately my music selection has been pretty heavy on the 90’s end of things. Emo and its various offshoots have taken us all back to Depeche Mode and The Cure era 80’s and synth-pop again entered the mainstream. Meanwhile, I’ve been waiting patiently for the 90’s to take the driver’s seat back.

It seems that the rest of the world is starting to agree. We can only hope this means the end of skinny jeans and guy-liner.

Without further ado, I present you with some of the best 90’s music that was the soundtrack to my afternoon.

Rage Against the Machine – Down Rodeo
I’m secretly hoping they will play ACL 2008.

Foxboro Hot Tubs – Ruby Room
Included because Green Day finally admitted what we all knew.

Flys – Got You Where I Want You
From the Disturbing Behavior soundtrack, this one will get stuck in your head.

Dr. Dre – California Love
One of my favorite hip-hop songs of all time, it will get me moving everytime.

Nirvana – Verse Chorus Verse
I can’t write about 90’s music without mentioning Nirvana. One of their best, but lesser known songs.

Faith No More – Midlife Crisis
Lead singer Mike Patton is one of the enduring talents of the 90’s. I’m a huge fan of his new work with Peeping Tom.

Garbage – Stupid Girl
Rumors abound that Garbage is getting back together. Butch Vig says they’ll be recording new material this year.

Beastie Boys – Super Disco Breakin’
This track is from my favorite Beasties album to date, Hello Nasty.

Sneaker Pimps – 6 Underground
The only Sneaker Pimps album featuring Kelli Alli on lead vocals. Not surprising, they haven’t done anything noteworthy since.

White Zombie – Black Sunshine
One of the best White Zombie tracks and Guitar Hero 3 favorite.

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