can't wait, now passed the middle of the first one

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That's what the internet is for:) It's a place to indulge in your obsessions, regardless of how weird or obscure they are. That's why porn took to the internet like a fish to water. Rockin Rod Strychnine said:

Some of the bands I mentioned did make it on later and the show did get better as it continued. I just haven't been happy with it lately, but that's my problem. I don't have Sirius Radio but I guess those shows are available on his archives as well. I should just be happy that I do have alternatives and options.

Some of the bands I mentioned did make it on later and the show did get better as it continued. I just haven't been happy with it lately, but that's my problem. I don't have Sirius Radio but I guess those shows are available on his archives as well. I should just be happy that I do have alternatives and options.

The Pandoras and the Nomads are staples on the Sirius/XM channel, if that's of any consolation to you. Keep in mind that Little Steven's playlist boils down to what he likes, so naturally he's not going to please everyone. I'm sure there is a lot of great stuff he's overlooking or ignoring, but then again that does leave an open niche for sites like this one. Dee Snider of Twisted Sister has his own show called "House of Hair," which, of course, is an all metal show, and I'm sure a lot of headbangers take issue with some of his selections. That's just the way it is with any genre. One more thing I'd like to point out...one thing I do like about the UG is that he does throw in some variety. If he stuck to a pure garage rock format, that would get a little boring for me, because I would just get tired of hearing the same fuzztone guitar and Farfisa organ over and over again. I like the way he mixes in bands like Hanoi Rocks, Cheap Trick, Aerosmith and Alice Cooper with both classic and contemporary garage bands, along with girl groups and power pop. I also like a lot of those songs I've heard from the "Tracks" boxed set by Springsteen (I especially love that song "Where the Bands Are"). To me, it's all about good songs, not so much about whether or not those songs fit perfectly into the format. Now, don't think for a moment that I'm an apologist for LS...yes, I've heard songs and bands that I didn't care much for either on the UG. However, like everything in life, you just have to take the good with the bad. Rockin Rod Strychnine said:

Well, I took another look at the first year's archives and I guess my memory was a little off on what revival bands got played when. I just assumed that bands like the Cynics didn't make it on until the second year probably because I was so bothered by what else made it on. Other bands that were on included Chesterfield Kings (first episode), Creatures of the Golden Dawn, The Vipers, Swingin' Neckbreakers (Jersey boys of course), The Barracudas, The Greenhornes, Fuzztones, Hatebombs, Miracle Workers, Lyres, and Fleshtones. But I still feel there could have been a whole lot more. He also played Aerosmith, Bruce of course, solo Keith Richards, a lot of Graham Parker (like he's obsessed with the guy), Southside Johnny and the Jukes, Hole, Midnight Oil, Foo Fighters, and some others I had never heard of before but reminded me of MOR rock. Garland Jefferys? Tom Robinson band? They don't ring a bell. He introduced the Shazam, The Anderson Council, and Contrast but also two groups that sounded out of place called Cotton Mather and Mr. Brown. And I'm still put off by E'Nuff Z'nuff. Where were the Namads, Pandoras, Brood, the Gruesomes, Etc....?

Well, I took another look at the first year's archives and I guess my memory was a little off on what revival bands got played when. I just assumed that bands like the Cynics didn't make it on until the second year probably because I was so bothered by what else made it on. Other bands that were on included Chesterfield Kings (first episode), Creatures of the Golden Dawn, The Vipers, Swingin' Neckbreakers (Jersey boys of course), The Barracudas, The Greenhornes, Fuzztones, Hatebombs, Miracle Workers, Lyres, and Fleshtones. But I still feel there could have been a whole lot more. He also played Aerosmith, Bruce of course, solo Keith Richards, a lot of Graham Parker (like he's obsessed with the guy), Southside Johnny and the Jukes, Hole, Midnight Oil, Foo Fighters, and some others I had never heard of before but reminded me of MOR rock. Garland Jefferys? Tom Robinson band? They don't ring a bell. He introduced the Shazam, The Anderson Council, and Contrast but also two groups that sounded out of place called Cotton Mather and Mr. Brown. And I'm still put off by E'Nuff Z'nuff. Where were the Namads, Pandoras, Brood, the Gruesomes, Etc....?

I only bought a ticket for the Mummies show as I'm only able to afford to stay in San Francisco one night. But yeah, I was lucky. I was at the computer on my e-mail the second Sectmaniac made the announcement they were available. kopper said:

You got tix to Budget Rock? Lucky bastard.

Rockin Rod Strychnine said:

Normally I'd go since it's only a few hours away, but driving back that same night would be tiresome and I'm already spending what little I have on hotel fair for the Budget Rock two weeks later. Also it seems that all the big acts are practically playing against each other instead of co-headlining. It's not like these are the last shows of any of these groups.

You got tix to Budget Rock? Lucky bastard. Rockin Rod Strychnine said:

Normally I'd go since it's only a few hours away, but driving back that same night would be tiresome and I'm already spending what little I have on hotel fair for the Budget Rock two weeks later. Also it seems that all the big acts are practically playing against each other instead of co-headlining. It's not like these are the last shows of any of these groups.

Normally I'd go since it's only a few hours away, but driving back that same night would be tiresome and I'm already spending what little I have on hotel fair for the Budget Rock two weeks later. Also it seems that all the big acts are practically playing against each other instead of co-headlining. It's not like these are the last shows of any of these groups.

I'm glad you enjoyed. I heard it for the first time 5 years ago and I was amazed that there was a version that incorporated that riff (and at a breakneck pace). It was recorded in 1964 a year or two before the Kinks version.

Excellent version by Ricky Nelson. I’ve never heard it before. Thanks for the link! It sure sounds like a blueprint/inspiration for the Kinks’ take. Rockin Rod Strychnine said:

OK I was dead wrong about Howlin' Wolf's original version of Hidden Charms. I guess I never heard it before. I would have thought Link Wray's would have been based on that. But anyway, the Kinks really didn't come up with that riff but they slowed it down. Maybe Elvis' version wasn't really a good example but maybe this Rick Nelson is. It's a bit of Rockabilly but the riff is recognizable and I guess you're right that Link Wray probably did knick it off the Kinks.

Here's a link to Ricky Nelson's version

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06Uw4rI_fHI

Oh man... I die every time I hear Mojo Nixon doing "Tie My Pecker To My Leg"

oh go on then heres another, careful this ones dangerously funny!!!!!!!

...... actually pretty much every bonzo dog band song is a cracker :-) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gWQzqd6Bh0

Canyons of your mind - bonzo dog band, and the b-side is a side splitter too ;-)

1. The French Toast Man - Fred Lane
2. Wine Wenches and Wheels - The Meatmen, a lot of Meatmen actually.
3. Constipation Blues - Screamin' Jay Hawkins
4. The Gibson Bros "Man Who Loved Couch Dancing" and "Memphis Sol Today" CDs
5. Sham 69 - they're so sincere it's funny
6. The Monks "Black Monk Time" CD

Bobby Stanton and the Sextet - Screee....ahhhh

Oh! You mean the one off of the Big Itch #4 I believe....that is a good one. The Driving Stupid always does a fine job a cracking me the fuck up. Like "Im gonna Bash your Brains In" version 2...hysterical.

"Little Egypt" is actually a Coasters song (written by Leiber & Stoller).

I'll add "Hell Lucille, Are You a Lesbian?" by T. Valentine.

I always have a laugh when i'm listening to the gibberish of Screamin' Jay's Hong Kong and Downliners Sect's Lil' Egypt song! Got some others?

Any gals in a band? Tell us about it. Leave some links. I'm in a very new band (just a couple practices) called Meat Coma. I guess we're sort of lo-fi fuzzy basement punk. I play guitar and drums. And you?

It's an amazing young band ! The singer is exceptional ! I think they'll go far, far...

Hey, thanks for finding that! And thanks also to Johnny Singles for the splendid rewrite! You guys rock. kopper Jannell said:

Just added a great link to the references section. Check out this article I found. Pretty good!
Examiner, Indianapolis The Raw Sounds of the Garage Punk Podcast Ne...

The Mummies Crypt Bootleg

Awesome. One of my most favorite bands.