This is a fast and furious little song. The urgency of Anders' voice is pretty intense. Great video too. It's a high-tension race on the highway as the band tries to save Anders from presumably, his girlfriend - which fits very well with they lyrics. I'm not exactly sure what the ending means, but it's rad anyway. If you're digging Monster, be sure to add them on myspace.
Sunday, April 30, 2006
Saturday, April 29, 2006
VIDEO: Monster - The Longest Line
Here's another Monster video featuring the band playing semi-live. I love this song. They did a Dub remix of it on a B-side somewhere that's really nice... The ending pretty funny too...
Friday, April 28, 2006
New Limited Vespas
I usually despise new scooters. I loved the Stella by Genuine Scooters but they aren't legal in California, so whoop-de-doo. But Vespa announced these 3 limited models for their 60th anniversary and I think I like the design. Oh well, I think these are only available in Italy, so I guess I'm out again.
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p.s. Hope to see you at the show tomorrow!
More Video fun!: The Toasters Radiation Skank
One of my favorite Toasters songs and probably their best video because they aren't even in it!! So long, Buck ;D !
VIDEO: Monster - Don't Answer The Phone
If you know me, you'll know that I try to get everyone I know to listen to Monster at every chance I get. See, they're from sweden and broke up back in 2000. I've converted a few fans and hope to reach more because they're just so good. They describe themselves as "The Clash meets The Supremes". If that doesn't pique your interest, then you must be dead. Anyhow, they combine punk, reggae, soul, ska and rock so well... I wouldn't dare call them a "ska-punk" band. They were so beyond all of that. But maybe that's the closest thing people can grasp. Parker called them the "rudest non-ska band ever"... but whatever - enough of my vague contradictory descriptions...
This video is one of their earlier ones. I love the low budget video style, the dance breakdown in the middle, the style is killer... if you look carefully you can see the book "Boss Sounds : A Guide to Skinhead Reggae" on the table. Enjoy!
I'll be adding more Monster videos in the days to come... I ripped these from Burning Heart's "Hang the VJ" DVD, and if you like it, go buy it!! :)
This video is one of their earlier ones. I love the low budget video style, the dance breakdown in the middle, the style is killer... if you look carefully you can see the book "Boss Sounds : A Guide to Skinhead Reggae" on the table. Enjoy!
I'll be adding more Monster videos in the days to come... I ripped these from Burning Heart's "Hang the VJ" DVD, and if you like it, go buy it!! :)
Thursday, April 27, 2006
Gangster Fun - I'd Buy a Gun
P.S. The album cover by is by an old friend of the family,
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Madness Video Treasure Trove
Back in the day Parker and I had a VHS video called "Complete and Utter Madness". It was a collection of both their Greatest Hits albums in video format (first their 'ska' era and then their pop era. Both equally as good if you ask me.. okay almost.).... Parker and I used to watch it over and over again and study their every move. Now thanks to the magic of the internet, here are the videos at no cost to you.
1. The Prince
2. One Step Beyond
3. Bed And Breakfast Man
4. My Girl
5. Night Boat To Cairo
6. Baggy Trousers
7. Embarrassment
8. Return Of The Los Palmas 7
9. Grey Day
10. Shut Up
11. It Must Be Love
12. Cardiac Arrest
13. House Of Fun
14. Driving In My Car
15. Our House
16. Tomorrow’s Just Another Day
(actual video is missing, so here's a live performance)
17. Wings Of A Dove
18. The Sun And The Rain
missing
19. Michael Caine
20. One Better Day
missing
21. Yesterday’s Men
missing
22. Uncle Sam
missing
23. Sweetest Girl
missing
24. Waiting For The Ghost Train
okay, so sorry for the missing ones, but this should keep you busy for long enough. :)
1. The Prince
2. One Step Beyond
3. Bed And Breakfast Man
4. My Girl
5. Night Boat To Cairo
6. Baggy Trousers
7. Embarrassment
8. Return Of The Los Palmas 7
9. Grey Day
10. Shut Up
11. It Must Be Love
12. Cardiac Arrest
13. House Of Fun
14. Driving In My Car
15. Our House
16. Tomorrow’s Just Another Day
(actual video is missing, so here's a live performance)
17. Wings Of A Dove
18. The Sun And The Rain
missing
19. Michael Caine
20. One Better Day
missing
21. Yesterday’s Men
missing
22. Uncle Sam
missing
23. Sweetest Girl
missing
24. Waiting For The Ghost Train
okay, so sorry for the missing ones, but this should keep you busy for long enough. :)
Oi Skall Mates - Sadness
I nearly died when I saw this video. So amazing. These guys are great... but apparently everyone I knew saw it ages ago. go figure.
Skinhead history lesson
In light of the awesome Ska & Soul History Lesson, here's another video with Laurel Aitken and Buster Bloodvessel talking about skinheads and skinhead culture... It's the goods.
Mr. Review LIVE
Mr. Review is a legendary post-2Tone band from The Netherlands. They've been a favorite of mine and ParkaAKA's for many many years. This is a video I just found of them playing "Prejudice" live... I don't know how old it is or what... see if you can spot see any shirtless skinheads. You'll have to look hard! hahaha
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
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Last Year's Shelved GOGO13 Cartoon
Here's some images from last year's GOGO13 Cartoon that I wasn't able to finish. It was a super cool surf spy adventure with ninjas and cameos from Bluebeat Lounge regulars. I've shelved it to make room for things like this project I've been working on for "Yo Gabba Gabba". Maybe I can get back into the swing of it this Summer, but honestly I'd rather have a new GOGO13 album out, wouldn't you?
M.C. Bat Commmander Visits Paul Frank Industries
So the M.C.B.C visited PFI on Friday. He was asked to sign his name on the wall in the PF band practice room.The said wall has autographs from Bad Religion to Avril Lavigne to Kelly Osbourne to legenday artist/filmmaker Thomas Campbell. I was amazed at how his doodle shamed everthing else on that wall. Behind the Commander, on either side of the beam were drawings of guardian wizards Falcor and Mulchcap. Seriously Awesome.
The Jam - Strange Town
AHH, memories of London. But mostly, memories of Tyler Jacobs' cinema classic and directorial debut, "Moot Local".
Take it away Paul...
Take it away Paul...
Planet of the Apes - The Ultimate DVD Collection
WHAT THE WHAT THE WHAT THE WHAT???? It's EVERYTHING Planet of the Apes!!!!I want that head! Check it out!!
From Chuck Heston to the cartoon series to Tim Burton...wow
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Until I can afford to buy that I guess I'll settle for the one thing they left out...
Monday, April 24, 2006
OCTODOG FRANKFURTER CONVERTER
Tired of having to cut your hot dogs into octopus shapes all by yourself? I know I am. That's why I want an "Octodog Frankfurter converter". It's this little thingamajig that cuts your favorite wiener into an octopus shape for you. Apparently, the logical reasoning is that by cutting the hot dog laterally you can reduce the risk of choking. But screw that! I want a hot dog shaped like an octopus now!!
But seriously folks, since learning of this wonderful contraption I have sliced up many an octopus shaped hot dog...but I still have yet to drop the $16.95 (+ shipping & handling) for the actual frankfurter converter. I guess the plus is that it comes with little cartoon eyeballs that you can remove and place in the 'dog for the full octopus effect.
I'm just waiting for the Muno the Cylops(from the Aquabats!/Yo Gabba Gabba!) version to come out.
http://www.octodog.net
2 Tone Archive Photos
I didn't know about this when the exhibition came out. It's a collection of photos documenting the 2tone era. The Body Snatchers, The Selecter, Madness & Bad Manners shot in various locations back in the day. I like the ska.
http://www.tonitye.com
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