Currents (Music)

Downloaded/Listening To:

Les Claypool's Discography - (Blind Illusion, Primus, Sausage, Holy Mackerel, Bucket Of Bernie Brains, Oysterhead, Flying Frog Brigade, etc...) The names go on forever, which is weird because anything the guy puts his voice to makes me think of Primus regardless...so it was nice to find out he finally released a solo album under the simple title of "Les Claypool". I once was lucky enough to hang out and get stoned to the bejesus-belt with Les and Tom Araya (Slayer) in San Fransisco. I swear to fucking god all he did was talk about fishing. I was so starstruck (and stoned) all I could do was nod my head and listen. It was awesome.

The Police's first 4 albums - I teach at the Eden Prairie Minnesota School Of Rock, and there's a "Best Of Season" show coming up at the end of January where all of the teachers perform selections from the upcoming semester. I'm playing guitar on, among others, "Can't Stand Losing You" from their "Outlandos d'Amour" album. I always thought Andy Summers was an out-of-tune bastard and a pretty sloppy live player. Don't get me wrong...I've dug The Police since I was 10 or 11, but I definitely have a new ear for his playing. On the song I'm covering, he does this trick called "Harp Harmonics" that is a bitch to do properly. But I will prevail; or at the very least be in tune.

Patton Oswalt's "Werewolves and Lollipops" - On Kentucky Fried Chicken's Famous Bowl: "A failure pile in a sadness bowl." Do I really need to say anything else?

The Doors "Weird Scenes Inside The Goldmine" - I'm not usually one for compilations, but I have a hard time sitting through an entire record by The Doors. This one is perfect for me. (Little known fact: I was an extra in Oliver Stone's "The Doors" for the infamous 1969 Miami gig where Jim was arrested for purportedly exposing himself.)

Does It Offend You, Yeah? "You Have No Idea What You're Getting Into" - Well, I read this: "An obnoxious, dizzying, perfectly of-the-moment blend of Daft Punk, Justice and Rage Against the Machine." I'd add that they use gigantic, fat, distorted synths that sound like horny, 800 pound bumblebees. Always a selling point.