“The killers are coming! Kill! Kill! Kill!”
Author: Chas.
Answers and Such
For Trachalio:
Yep. It’s so sad that DJ Shadow will never be mine. I have obsessed over him for a few years now. I can’t even tell you how many times I have watched his segment in the movie “Scratch.”
For Homer & Ben:
Yes. The bed was very cozy. The chilly weather has made me add extra blankets. They make the bed very cozy and warm. Yes. The bed would have been cozier with Mr. Burroughs there (or anybody for that matter). But, what can ya do?
I Am Totally Crazy
I suspect that the drop in my mood (which kicked into high gear this week) is the upcoming holiday. Evil should be back in town and I know what that means. Why do I worry about, you ask? I really don’t know. That must mean all the cylinders aren’t firing. I know you’re sick of hearing about this. Get over it.
Weekend Plans
Clean. Clean. Clean. I gotta get started on getting all the ripped down drywall outta my bedroom. I gotta sort through some old clothes that were piled in the closet. I gotta straighten up the living room and kitchen then sweep, dust, mop. I gotta get the dead leaves outta the front yard. Maybe all this will keep my mind off being crazy. Whoo.
Another Day
It’s been grey and dreary all day today. No rain yet, but it’s being called for. It goes along with my mood. I think I’m gonna have dinner and crawl into bed with the new Augusten Burroughs book.
Things To Look Forward To:
1. The arrival of the “Short Cuts” dvd.
2. The arrival of the Siouxsie and the Banshees “Downside Up” CD Box Set.
3. The arrival of the Pet Shop Boys “PopArt” dvd.
4. The framing of my original S. Livengood painting.
Ah, material goods. Can you tell I have been on a spending spree?
It’s Out Next Week!
“The long-awaited Nirvana box set ‘WITH THE LIGHTS OUT’ will feature 68 previously unreleased recordings. Released on November 23, the four-disc set will feature 81 tracks including 68 previously unreleased recordings – rehearsals, outtakes, Kurt’s home demos, as well as a DVD which is confirmed to have unreleased band home movies, live footage, rehearsal footage and 20 full-length video performances. A 60-page booklet will accompany the release.”
CD 1
01. Heartbreaker (1987)
02. Anorexorcist (1987)
03. White Lace and Strange (1987)
04. Help Me, I’m Hungry (1987)
05. Mrs. Butterworth (1988)
06. If You Must (1988)
07. Pen Cap Chew (1988)
08. Downer (1988)
09. Floyd The Barber (1988)
10. Raunchola (1988)
11. Moby Dick (1988)
12. Beans (undated)
13. Don’t Want It All (undated)
14. Clean Up Before She Comes (undated)
15. Polly (solo – 1988)
16. About A Girl (1988)
17. Blandest (1988)
18. Dive (1988)
19. They Hung Him On A Cross (Leadbelly cover – 1989)
20. Grey Goose (Leadbelly cover – 1989)
21. Ain’t It A Shame (Leadbelly cover – 1989)
22. Token Eastern Song (1989)
23. Even In His Youth (1989)
24. Polly (1989)
CD 2
01. Opinion (1990)
02. Lithium (1990)
03. Been A Son (1990)
04. Sliver (1990)
05. Where Did You Sleep Last Night (1989)
06. Pay To Play (1989)
07. Here She Comes Now (1990)
08. Drain You (1990)
09. Aneurysm (1990)
10. Smells Like Teen Spirit (demo – 1991)
11. Breed (1991)
12. Verse Chorus Verse (1991)
13. Old Age (1991)
14. Endless, Nameless (1991)
15. Dumb (1991)
16. D-7 (Wipers cover – 1990)
17. Oh, The Guilt (1992)
18. Curmudgeon (1992)
19. Return of the Rat (Wipers cover – 1992)
20. Smells Like Teen Spirit (Butch Vig Mix – 1991)
CD 3
01. Rape Me (solo acoustic – 1992)
02. Rape Me (electric – 1992)
03. Scentless Apprentice (1992)
04. Heart Shaped Box (1993)
05. I Hate Myself and Want to Die (1993)
06. Milk It (1993)
07. Moist Vagina (1993)
08. Gallons of Rubbing Alcohol Flow Through The Strip (1993)
09. The Other Improv (1993)
10. Serve The Servants (1993)
11. Very Ape (1993)
12. Pennyroyal Tea (1993)
13. Marigold (1993)
14. Sappy (1993)
15. Jesus Doesn’t Want Me For a Sunbeam (1994)
16. Do Re Mi (1994)
17. You Know You’re Right (1994)
18. All Apologies (undated)
DVD
01. Love Buzz (house party – 1988)
02. Scoff (house party – 1988)
03. About A Girl (house party – 1988)
04. Big Long Now (house party – 1988)
05. Immigrant Song (house party – 1988)
06. Spank Thru (house party – 1988)
07. Hairspray Queen (house party – 1988)
08. School (house party – 1988)
09. Mr. Moustache (house party – 1988)
10. Big Cheese (1989)
11. In Bloom (1989)
12. Sappy (1990)
13. School (1990)
14. Love Buzz (1990)
15. Pennyroyal Tea (1991)
16. Smells like Teen Spirit (1991)
17. Territorial Pissings (1991)
18. Jesus Doesn’t Want Me For A Sunbeam (1991)
19. Talk To Me (1992)
20. Seasons In The Sun (1993)
Updates!
Horror!
I just had to rewatch “Ju-On” again last night. It’s just too sweet. It’s always nice to see a horror film made with subtlety. If’n you ain’t seen it yet … get to it!
Home!
I got 99.9% of the insulation up last night. Now it’s the “waiting game” until the electrician comes to re-wire the room … which is cool. I need a day or two off for improvements. The part I hate comes next. Drywall. Mud. It’s a pain.
Related!
You can just call me “Bloody Knuckles” for a while.
Porno!
Owen Hawk (my current porn actor obsession) has started a New York based company called Dark Alley Media. The first release entitled “Mutiny” will be out soon. Mmmmmm, Owen Hawk!
DVD!
My copy of the Criterion release of Robert Altman’s 1993 film “Short Cuts” is on it’s way. If you know me at all, you know that it’s my favorite film of all time. It’s been unavailable on dvd until now and the only widescreen version available before this is the excellent Criterion three disc LaserDisc edition. Hopefully it will arrive before the weekend and I can snuggle up with it on Saturday.
Related!
Yeah. The United States Postal Service’s online tracking system really sucks. I wanna know where that DVD is!
Music
So, how depressed was I to find out DJ Shadow is married? Very, very depressed.
Links!
There are none ’cause I’m a lazy bastard today.
Yet Another Sunset
The view from work yesterday at sunset. I love the mountains.
Toshio!
Well, I don’t need to see the American movie version of “The Grudge” anymore. The roomie’s woman rented “Ju-On” last night …. and, man-oh-man, is it sweet. “Ju-On” great example of using sound, imagery and tone to create great thrill moments without relying on gore. It’s definitely worth checking out.
Get Pink
Homer brings up the point of insulation being itchy. It’s not really that bad anymore. The current insulation being sold is slightly itchy but nowhere near as horrible as the old stuff. I have the old stuff in my attic. It’s probably been up there 50 years. That stuff is pure fucking evil. I was gonna remove it and put down new insulation … but after touching one piece I decided that was the worst idea on the planet. Main thing is to remember to have a cold shower afterwards. Heh.
In The Mountains: Part V
Yesterday’s sunset through the trees. All the leaves are now gone and I have started to settle into my winter hibernation routine.
In The Mountains: Part IV
After work, I will go to the local Lowe’s Home Improvement Warehouse.
There I will purchase R-13 3-1/2″ Insulation.
There I will purchase Contractor Trash Bags.
There I will purchase Outside and Inside Corner Strips.
There I will purchase Electrical Outlet Boxes.
After Lowe’s, I will have dinner with my father and step-mother.
After dinner, my father and I will reframe the closet in my bedroom.
After reframing, my father and I will remove more drywall.
In The Mountains: Part III
It’s later and we’re playing the “Trivial Pursuit” 90’s edition. More noise from outside disrupts the major “battle of the brains” that is going on.
“That raccoon is back and he’s brought his friend.”
Mr. Raccoon has returned with fellow raccoon in tow. Apparently he has a buddy that he pals around with.
Shanda goes to the door and tries for a few minutes to get them off the deck. Mr. Raccoon’s friend is dead set to have a easy dinner as well. He shovels cat food into his mouth with one hand while holding the bowl with the other.
Shanda finally gives up.
“Ah, screw it. Let ’em have the cat food.”
In The Mountains: Part II
We’re watching television when a noise from outside distracts us. Shanda looks out the window.
“The raccoon is back and he’s eating the cat food!”
She goes over and opens the door. Mr. Raccoon doesn’t pay any attention to Shanda as she tries to get him to leave. The raccoon just continues to shovel cat food into his mouth. When she takes a step towards him, he backs away from her … dragging the food dish with him. Forrest comes over to help out. I guess to make sure Mr. Raccoon doesn’t freak out and maul his girlfriend.
Damn. And I thought there was no need to cart my camera around this evening.
“Oh, please little raccoon. That food’s for the cats … not for you.”
Mr. Raccoon moves away just enough for Shanda to rescue the cat food. With the food source now removed, the raccoon scampers off into the darkness.
In The Mountains: Part I
The view from my deck at sunset on 11-15-04.