Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Random Album Upload Vol. 4

48inthebasement / The Microwave Orphans
Young N' Abrasive Split CD
1999
Eiffel Trousers Records

48inthebasement
The Microwave Orphans


I also got this CD at Empire Discs before it closed. This is an earlier release than the last and the 48inthebasement tracks are excellent, once again. I don't know too much about the Microwave Orphans. Download this and enjoy.



-Brian

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Random Album Upload Vol. 3

48inthebasement / The Backup Plan
Hurry Up And Wait Split CD
2000
Coal Miner Records | Refried Records


48inthebasement
The Backup Plan


I picked this split CD up from Empire Discs when it was still open. I got it used for $8.95. I was fascinated with the public access show "The Slack Pack" (Slacker TV) when I was younger and the lead singer of 48inthebasement was one of the main guys on the show. On the show, they showed the music video for "Lauren Said Not To Make Fun of Her" and I was very impressed. The video showed clips from Evil Dead, one of my favorite movies at the time. I find it funny that I bought this CD for the 48inthebasement side because The Backup Plan are a pretty big Long Island hardcore band and a lot of people I know really enjoy them. I'm included in that group of people. Every song on this split is good. Download this now!



-Brian

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Flickr - New Photos








Check it out:

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-Brian

Random Album Upload Vol. 2

3 Day Weekend
3 Day Weekend
2003
Self Released


Download


I picked this album up around the same time as the Cruisin' for a Bruisin' Volume 2 Compilation. 3 Day Weekend played at the fair around the block from my house & sold these CDs while walking around. 3 Day Weekend were a big ska band at the time and would play shows at the Bethpage Teen Center, as well as other venues, quite often. The first song on this entitled "Newni" was my jam. "40 Second Love Song" also got a lot of plays from me back in the day as well. I always pointed out that the song was a little over 40 seconds. This CD also has their hit song "Ska Whore" re-recorded from an older version. This whole album is very catchy actually. Here's the track listing:


1. Newni
2. Up to Par
3. 40 Second Love Song
4. Ska Whore
5. Foundation


-Brian

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Random Album Upload Vol. 1

Cruisin' for a Bruisin' Volume 2
2003
PE500 Music


Part 1
Part 2



This is probably the most obscure CD I own. I bought this at a Bethpage Teen Center show about 6 years ago. This was back when ska and pop punk were really huge on Long Island. I can't find any information about it online. There is a website on the back, but it is no longer functioning. I just found Volume 1 on Amazon! I'm totally going to buy this. There isn't much information about this one either. I find very strange because a lot of popular Long Island bands appear on here. I'm not too sure if this High School Football Heroes song is on any other release. There is an unlisted bonus track on here as well. Here's the track listing for Volume 2:

1. As Tall As Lions - And the Wick Burnt Black
2. Chance of a Lifetime - Because of Me
3. Floffus - Taking the Long Way Home
4. The Madison Chase - The Advil Moment
5. Tripside - Let's Go Down
6. Instant Reaction - Non Sexual Crush
7. Second to Last - Fallaway
8. Patent Pending - Yellow Snow
9. Kamino - Fate Keeps Fading
10. Last One Left - What's Right For Me (Live)
11. The Descent - Imperfection
12. Capital T - Another Way
13. The Verdicts - Everything Holidays
14. The Fad - Bright Lights and Texaco Stations
15. The Livingbrooks - Shi is Death
16. Sprout - Importance of the Deal
17. Plimpton 32 - K.M.I.A.
18. The Arrogant Sons of Bitches - Abandon Ship (Live)
19. High School Football Heroes - Until Tomorrow
20. Various Artists - ???



-Brian

New Favorite Thing




This is the best combo in the world. Enjoy.



-Brian

Maps

Here are some shots of my map project, as promised. Enjoy.











-Brian

Friday, May 1, 2009

Flickr - New Photos








I put some new photos up on Flickr. Enjoy.



-Brian