That "The Dear Hunter" band has to have one of the lamest band names around and every time I see it it physically makes me cringe, it's so f'n corny. Not to mention there was ALREADY a well established band that completely rips with essentially the same name without the cheeseball. GRRRR...
Does everyone get shipping notices from Secretly Society or am I just the only one who's never gotten one in a couple years? Wondering because I still haven't gotten or heard anything about my UMO - II release.
When I mentioned my order's origin the owner/clerk was super stoked! Also Mario Rubalcaba (drummer from Rocket From The Crypt, Hot Snakes, Earthless, OFF!, pro skater etc.) was spinning records. Dope!
You are doing the Deity's work Mike H!
Anyone remember the Beatles Mono full discography album box set that went on sale for $150 on their own website years ago when we went nuts at the old place??
My dumbass thought about it for an hour, ordered, and then it got canceled. I still get physically angry (fist clench, air punch. other...
From all accounts the tour has been killing it. Saw the gig here in San Diego and a buddy who isn't terribly familiar with them summed it up with "That Robin guy has a voice that shuts people the fuck up".
Dammit... after 7 years canceled last fall but they sucked me back in with the offer. Signed up for a year to make it worth it the $ and started with Sigur Ros.
Patsy and Willie are on my radar for future picks. What else has sounded excellent or been a nice surprise this past year?