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Review: Rapidshare or MediaFire

Published on 2012-02-05 15:41:00

This is a fast review. I had been using MediaFire for awhile now and for one or two files they seemed fine. Well this past week I've been trying to back them up on a home drive and .... 1st it was useless without paying the $9 PRO fee. Nothing would complete. Then with the PRO account, almost 1/3 have a problem or were impossible to download. I'm going to have to contact them about getting a physical cd for those files.I still had some files at Rapidshare (also a paid account) and what a dream c [..] > read more

YIKES

Published on 2012-01-30 13:30:00

Between life happening, pathetic internet service, and complicated by many file host's (now called "cyberlockers" I guess) committing suicide, I've decided to take a break. Most of my files were on Rapidshare or Mediafire so I was lucky (grab them quick). I still have stuff to share and I really hate seeing good music disappear into obscurity. So I may be back or I may join another blog. I'm undecided at this time.However, in my absence, remember that apathy is the real enemy. For an example, se [..] > read more

Roger Waters on Occupy

Published on 2011-11-11 17:45:00

Support your local Occupy. If you can't participate, then donate.I'll get back to posting music soon - I promise. Meanwhile, check out this great site Indie Rock Playlist for new music downloads of unsigned bands. Enjoy! > read more

Ready for Censorship? SOPA

Published on 2011-11-10 14:33:00

Remember the "Borderless Internet"? It's Officially Dead (from ars technica)UPDATE: Vote taken in Senate, and the net remains open (for now) (from Public Knowledge)I posted this issue because the wording was very confusing. This stuff doesn't make good headlines and if it had, it probably would have been the result of a misleading press release. Yet this is the type of thing that affects us daily. Most of the communication and media moguls would prefer to have public policy decisions, like this, [..] > read more

Oct. 15th: 200 U.S. Solidarity Events

Published on 2011-10-14 20:37:00

‎"In 1776 we separated our government from England. In 2012 we will separate government from the corporations."-- Occupy Wall StreetMost people are aware that Occupy Wall Street does not consist of "dirty hippies", bums or anything else that media moguls would like to believe. And unlike the Tea Party protests, there are no coporate sponsers, political party funding, and they really are the "99%".The Daily Kos has a map and list of 200 U.S. events planned for October 15th. This guy explains w [..] > read more

It's Grim

Published on 2011-10-07 04:18:00

Leave it to Uncle Bonsai to put out an album that's syrupy sweet and creepy. Just as cute as the cover implies, then notice the vulture next to the smoke from the chimney forming a skull, the grave, the fish spilling out of a bowl .. everything is not what it appears at first. Great dark humor.Uncle Bonsai: The Grim Parade (2011)01 The Grim Parade02 The Fish Is In The Freezer03 Loving Tommy04 Theme Song (Live)05 Anne (Live)06 I Would Come Back (Live)07 The Baby's Head (Live)08 Precious Mime (Liv [..] > read more

It's Hard to Imagine...

Published on 2011-10-07 00:45:00

... the world without Steve Jobs. Hardy Fox of The Residents posted an interesting tribute to Jobs today as well. I'm a Mac fan and part of the reason has been it's simplicity and humor like the early error codes.But Jobs was more than just Apple; he was a college drop-out, studied Buddism and caligraphy and was fired from his own company. Jobs quoted Picasso's famous line, "good artist's copy, great artist's steal" and did what music labels wouldn't - a store with digital downlods. ITunes first [..] > read more

Promises Unleashed

Published on 2011-10-06 15:28:00

Money as Debt II covers the current economic situation. This is why the U.S. government can't "balance it's checkbook" - not as long as private banks control the money supply and act as one. This is why tax cuts won't work. This is why cutting social programs such as Medicare won't help, but will probably make it worse. Need more? It would have cost $10 trillion to buy out every person's principle on their home mortgage - and a GAO reports $16 trillion were given to banks.Of course the media has [..] > read more

The Vampires Keep Coming

Published on 2011-10-04 02:07:00

What is this fascination? As long as they keep putting out great soundtracks I'll break my rule with a current release ...VA: True Blood Season 301 Season Of The Witch / Karen Elson02 Me And The Devil / Gil Scott-Heron03 Te Ni Nee Ni Nu / Slim Harpo04 She's Not There / Neko Case05 Hitting The Ground / PJ Harvey06 Spellbound / Siouxsie07 9 Crimes / Darmen Rice08 Cold Grey Light Of Dawn / Nick Lowe09 Hell's Bells / Cary Ann Hearst10 Gonna Be A Darkness / Jakob Dylan11 What You Do To Me / Blakroc12 [..] > read more

And More Vampires ...

Published on 2011-10-03 14:35:00

HBO kept up the good work with season two's soundtrack.VA: True Blood Season 201 Howlin' For My Baby / M. Ward02 Evil (Is Going On) / Jace Everett03 Bad Blood / Beck04 How To Become Clairvoyant / Robbie Robertson05 Shake And Fingerpop / Jr. Walker06 Frenzy / Screamin' Jay Hawkins07 Kiss Like Your Kiss / Lucinda Williams08 Gasoline And Matches / Buddie & Julie Miller09 You Did / Chuck Prophet10 You're Gonna Miss Me / 13th Floor Elevators11 Fresh Blood / Eels12 Forgotten People / Thievery Corporat [..] > read more

It's That Time of Year: SXSW

Published on 2011-03-17 17:38:00

Yup. It's that time of year when the indie bands and films (meaning without a major label/studio and not genre) take the stages in Austin Tx for what has become the biggest yearly entertainment festival in the U.S. It certainly is the one to watch. I > read more

Nuclear Boy

Published on 2011-03-17 15:39:00

This is how the Japanese are explaining the Fukushima nuclear plant problem to kids (from Laughing Squid). The video avoids explaining "explosion" or mentioning "radiation". Besides, where's the anime? I can't criticize. I have no idea what the U.S. > read more

Boosh Music

Published on 2011-03-17 13:11:00

"Come with us now, on a journey through time and space, to the world of The Mighty Boosh!"The Mighty Boosh is a show I discovered through their music - specifically the "Eels Song". It only ran 3 seasons (2004-2007) which was crazy since it was a hil > read more

Domain Seizures & Due Process

Published on 2011-03-13 17:52:00

As pointed out on Torrent Freak, "Several other commentators have pointed out that judges signed off on the affidavits despite numerous factual and technical errors." The judge even used a rubber stamp for her signature.Can you imagine being one of t > read more

Mark Feburary 17th

Published on 2011-02-14 13:16:00

So how important is open internet? Although not directly related, open access to the internet has proved itself essential through several global events recently. Some people believe blogs should refrain from politics, but access to blogs has become p > read more

Carlin Break

Published on 2011-02-12 17:32:00

The best way to introduce George Carlin (if one is needed) is with a few quotes:"Frisbeetarianism is the belief that when you die, your soul goes up on the roof and gets stuck.""Fighting for peace is like screwing for virginity.""Dusting is a good ex > read more

Supreme Beings of Leisure

Published on 2011-01-26 15:50:00

"Addictive and Classy" was how one Amazon reviewer described them. Out of trip-hop, rap roots comes retro-pop, James Bond-like, electronica smooth duo called the Supreme Beings of Leisure. If that doesn't sound like something your interested in, you > read more

Pink Panther Punk

Published on 2011-01-22 22:38:00

If you like oddities, then Pink Panther Punk should peak your curiosity. I found it over at Way Out Junk blogspot. It was a real toss up between posting the punk album or the Child's Introduction to Disco (which includes explaining the lyrics), along > read more

New From The Residents ... well, maybe

Published on 2011-01-22 03:30:00

It could be up to their fans. Read more here (offical site).A documentary about The Residents - Trailer from Well Dang! Productions on Vimeo. > read more

Old Girl Groups

Published on 2011-01-04 14:44:00

Discovering the old girl groups was one of those things I would have never been exposed to without the wonders of the internet. One of the best blogs, Classic and Rare Soul Sisters, has ended it's short run, but their links are still active. So don't > read more

Lou Reed Turns Eno

Published on 2011-01-02 14:17:00

This is not Lou Reed "walking on the wild side" but serious ambient meditation music he wrote to help himself with focus. Huh? For some reason, I wasn't expecting Lou Reed to listen to or enter the new age music genre. I'll try about anything to smoo > read more

Anggun

Published on 2011-01-02 01:50:00

Anggun is a beautiful and positive way to start off the new year. I melted the first time I heard the song, "Snow on the Sahara" (apx '96?) and the song remains one of my favorites. I don't know why she's hasn't become better known in the US. This co > read more

Christmas Presents from Paul Revere

Published on 2010-12-19 17:03:00

"It's a bizarre concoction of holiday cheer and humor that could have only come from Paul Revere and The Raiders during the 60's"I haven't forgotten y'all and here's proof! This is one of the most original Christmas albums I've heard to date, Paul Re > read more

A Phishy Ghost Story

Published on 2010-10-18 21:50:00

This is exactly what the album tittle says, a story about a ghost. However the story can be taken in many ways; a creative muse, a person's struggle to stay true to who they are, or literally about a ghost. Although not heavy on the jam's Phish is kn > read more

OST: Wait Until Dark (1967)

Published on 2010-10-11 15:54:00

"If you thought the musical relationship between Henry Mancini and Audrey Hepburn was all champagne kisses and caviar dreams, then you haven’t heard his utterly creepy score for WAIT UNTIL DARK."Mancini's score helped to make the movie, Wait Until > read more

Happy Halloween

Published on 2010-10-11 15:45:00

You can find my Halloween compilations here. > read more