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• Bat Loveman's Punk for Nothing ep 1

  by Erik Carlson December 27, 2014
  This is your grandparent's punk. No Blink, No Fall Out, No Shit. No Podcast - Just a 1/2 hour mix of classic '77, Oi, Hardcore, New Wave, and other qualifiers. Every few weeks I'll put one out. All you have to do it crank it up and listen. Drop me a line if you feel so inclined. Rage Well, See yo...
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• The Novel Sound Top 10 Albums

  by Erik Carlson December 12, 2014
  It was a rough year for music. Even with two distinct Record Store Days and some great contenders, ultimately it was a year of weak attempts and sub-par reissues. That said, the releases that rocked my world shook it right to its volcanic heart. I tried listing these albums in order of bombastic ...
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• This Island Surf Ep 8: Bruce Lee Superstar

  by Erik Carlson November 25, 2014
  Forget Thanksgiving. Forget Black Friday.Crank your stereo, listen to This Island Surf 8, and dance those calories off!   The Bahareebas – Asian Quickstop Man or Astro-Man? – Calling Hong Kong Messer Chups – Bruce Lee vs Christopher Lee Los Straightjackets – Fortune ...

• 10 Songs for Lumbersexuals

  by Erik Carlson November 23, 2014
  Sure, most of us can’t see the forest through the cities. There are, however, certain urban explorers enveloped in plaid, coifed in wool, and sporting well-manscaped facial hair, who have never held an axe or stacked a cord of wood to get ready for winter. Regardless of their deep forest cre...

• 10 Best Original Soundtrack Songs

  by Erik Carlson November 15, 2014
  10. Partytime (Zombie Version) – 45 GraveIf you grew up in the 80’s the odds are pretty good that you loves the punk zombie schlock of Return of the Living Dead. Since the world is brimming with zombie-philes, it is only fitting that this screamer starts off the list. 9. The Harder They ...
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• 10 Best Numbers in Music

  by Erik Carlson November 10, 2014
  10 Best Numbers in Songs10. 12xU – WireThis track has been covered by Minor Threat, Pink Cadillacs, and a legion of other bands thanks, in part, to the Wire’s satirical take on pop culture’s hypocritical stance on sex and violence. The title, 12XU, is one of rock’s most cleve...

• Bibliodiscoteque Ep 51: Southern Bastards

  by Erik Carlson October 28, 2014
  Download | The Novel Sound Web Site | Facebook | GPPR RSS Feed Every Sinner – The Toot Toot Toots We Welcome You Home – Possessed by Paul James Bad Times Are Comin’ Round Again – The Waco Brothers Been Down Too Long – Scott H. Biram Close Your House Down – Cord...
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• This Island Surf Ep 7: Kurt Russell Overdrive

  by Erik Carlson October 9, 2014
  The Krontjong Devils – Space Creature The Cosmic Vampires – Panico en Urano The Abstinence – Horror Tetrico Los Straightjackets – Galaxy Drive Los Twang! Marvels – Space Tiki Twist The Space Cossacks – The Space Victory Theme The Pornadoes – Cosmic Sign Th...

• Bibliodiscoteque: The Misfits Cover Collection Part II

  by Erik Carlson September 29, 2014
  Collection II tracklistThe Misfits – Horror BusinessMatthew DeVoll - We are 138/ComebackThe Slackers – AttitudeThe Bricats – Last CaressCromosoma 3 – Return of the FlyAlkaline Trio – Children in HeatAllen Sherman – Rat FinkLos Meesfits – Horror HotelThe Ms...
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• Bibliodiscoteque Spook City USA

  by Erik Carlson September 4, 2014
  Welcome to Spook City USA, a two episode collection of The Misfits covers! A various collection of different genres including punk rockabilly, lounge, and mariachi. Check out The Novel Sound for show notes and don't forget to leave a message.   Misfits Cover Collection I Telnet – Astr...