Wall of Mouths

I’m a steak kind of man. I just got Live After Death, A Real Live Dead One and Live at Donington, a real Dickinson-celebration. I guess it’s not a wonder they didn’t release Blaze-era live albums, but I would have liked to listen to one.

Dammit. I missed them a few weeks ago at Provinssirock festival and now after reading this I regret not seeing their show. Although being targeted by flying feces isn’t really my cup of tea but still. I did get a glimpse of them as I was on my way as I had road manager duties and it sparked an interest but now I wish I’d stayed there.

And Green Day? :D

Beastie Boys are a trio as well but they have at least Mixmaster Mike with them.

And, of course, Iron Maiden are likely to release a new studio album this year. These are interesting times.

Interesting. I don’t know Faudel and actually I don’t own any Khaled records, probably since they’re not easy to find here. The show back in 2000 was terrific. You can probably guess that rai isn’t all too popular up here in the North corners of the world so it’s hard to find like-minded people. But whenever I get a chance to buy a record or see a show, I take it.

Thanks sunshine for the email address but I’m sorry I’ll be away from the ‘net for a while since I’m between jobs and all that so I don’t think I’ll be writing anyone anything anytime soon.

I think Khaled rocks, well, as fas as a rai musician can ‘rock’. I had the pleasure of attending his concert two years ago. Usually lyrics are important for me but not in this case since I don’t know Arabic. He’s a great singer. Rai is the true rebellious music.

I haven’t got any albums but there’s a thought in the back of my head that I should get them all. The reason is simply the great and all-powerful “Fell in Love with a Girl” -video. If you haven’t seen it, one word: Lego. They were here a few months ago (or half a year ago, don’t remember for sure) and I missed them.

Tough call. I guess I’ll have to go with “Against the Grain”. “Stranger Than Fiction” does kick ass.

Btw, has anyone heard the infamous (and their only album not released on CD?) “Into the Unknown”? It’s supposed to be somehing completely different.

I would have liked to be Twisted Sister. Mötley Crüe is a close second (the first time I ever did crowd-surfing (which is of course dangerous) was in a Mötley Crüe comeback -concert in Roskilde). But Europe rocks, even though most of the time I can’t remember only one of their songs. Guess which song.

I’m Europe! Yeah! Rock on!

Alright, keep us posted. If you’re playing anywhere in Helsinki drop me or this message board a line, ok?

I like ‘Violet’ too. That’s the main reason I bought ‘Live Through This’ in the first place. ‘Doll Parts’ is also great, ‘Teenage Whore’ is a classic title and ‘Be a Man’ from ‘Any Given Sunday’ soundtrack rocks. I’ve always preferred Hole to Nirvana, mainly because when I started to listen to music for real, ‘Live Through This’ was just released and Kurt was dead.

Courtney kicks ass. She was great in The People vs. Larry Flynt and Man in the Moon.

Title: Reikä

Fascinating. How long have you been playing? Any demos, etc?

I’ve got mixed feelings about the whole break up thingy. They were great but it was surely time for the band to split up. On one hand it’s sad. Their music evolved a lot. The way from ‘Teenage Whore’ to ‘Heaven Tonight’ was a long and hard one and I would have liked to see the next step. On the other hand, Mrs. Love has been busy elsewhere, so I kind of expected it.

I love eBay. $9,701 is a lot of money for one gig. Or I don’t know, maybe that’s because they don’t tour much or are popular or something. Where I live the average price for a popular professional band with technicians is (of course this is just an estimate) something around 5000 euros (guess what that is in US$). Of course some lucky schmuck paid $23,200 just to meet Metallica (though it included accommodation etc., check http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1365706143).

I studied German for 4 years a long time ago. It is hard and mechanic and has lots of rules but as my teacher always (and I do mean always) said, “keine Regel ohne Ausnahme.” Can’t think of any examples though.

Last night I got home from a rock festival and we listened to some Sonic Youth, I don’t remember the name of the album but it was the first time I’ve heard more than two of their songs and they seemed alright, and if a band sounds alright when you’re listening to them in a car driving from a rock festival after two days of endless music and two nights of virtually no sleep, then it’s not a bad sign.

Reality Bites soundtrack. Excuse me for the pun.

I don’t know why but I’ve never been into Sonic Youth. I guess I’ve just never had a decent chance to listen them. I hear Murray Street is good though.

NOFX is another story, (please fasten your seatbelts, we’re cruising down the Memory Lane) they were an essential part of the summer of ‘95 when I was working (sort of, most of the time we avoided work and had an occasional rake throwing contest) as a gardener (or sth). Some about a year older guys used to listen to NOFX whenever possible. Kill All the White Man was a favourite. Ok, I was 16. Nowadays I don’t listen to them that much. They’ve had hilarious album titles, the B-side collection’s title is great.

I’d probably like to start my funeral with a song from a local band from my hometown, “Saattoväki” by Kotiteollisuus. (“Kotiteollisuus” means “home industry” and “saattoväki” means, well, the people that carry the coffin to the grave, if someone knows the English term then cheerio for him/her.) Actually, that band has other suitable songs since most of them are about death and other happy stuff.

On a lighter note, I’d want to priest to include in his/her speech the unforgettable Star Trek -line “he’s dead, Jim”.

Isn’t Rival Schools the one with CIV(ex?)-members? CIV rocks. ‘Schools sounds good anyway.

Anyway, my musical interests include of course Therapy?, The Rolling Stones (until early 70’s), The Doors, Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band (or The Magic Band after “Trout Mask Replica”)(check T?’s “Totally Random Man” lyrics), Sex Pistols, Joy Division, Soundgarden, Nirvana, The Smashing Pumpkins, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Oasis, Bad Religion, Pennywise, Moby, Photek, The Chemical Brothers, Blur, Manic Street Preachers, Hole, Bangles, Red Aunts, Björk, Air, Massive Attack, Eminem, OutKast and a load of Finnish bands such as Apulanta and Don Johnson Big Band.

My recent discoveries are Mother Love Bone (hair metal with a twist)and Mike Ness (Social Distortion -frontman goes country).

Oh, and I guess I have to mention my secret perversion of collecting albums from young female vocalists, such as Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, Mandy Moore, Jessica Simpson and bands like M2M, SOAP and Drömhus. Their older albums are amazingly cheap, most people would say for a reason. The gem of my collection is “Girl on the Run” by Victoria Silvstedt (if the name doesn’t ring a bell, check http://www.playboy.com/playmates/directory/199612.html) which probably has the most intelligent lyrics ever. Unintended humor at its best.

Hey, what about Finland’s finest rock ‘n roll unit, The Flaming Sideburns?