Thursday, October 18, 2007

West of Wakefield - "Lottery"


There is very little information on the internet about this band. They are called West of Wakefield and have one CD, the five song ep "Connecting the Dots." I believe they were from Michigan and released this CD around 2001. Here is the first song.


I came across this as a DJ at WGSU in 2001. It has a real autumnal feel, with a song about winter. It's got a real midwestern pop-emo vibe, heavily influenced by The Get Up Kids and The Anniversary. The recording is clear, and I consider it so good it must only be listened to once in a year. Yes, pop punk worth savoring.

One of the members of this band went on to a band called Flashing Red Airplane, who are really good too.

Photo: Mamma Mias Pizza Geneseo NY Winter 2002.

Monday, October 08, 2007

Car of the Month: My Bicycle


I traded my Raleigh Fixed Gear to my roommate Greg and I bought this, a 2003 Trek 1000. It was a 24 speed when I got it but I decided to go without a front derailleur, making it a 8 speed. It has aero-spoked wheels and an aluminium and is really stiff but nice for my commute. It's super light and fits me good. It is my first road bike and I like it.

Clinic - Walking With Thee

Recent Record Purchase: Clinic - Walking With Thee

Vinyl, $4.00

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