Fucking DotNetNuke

This fucking CMS sucks. First I tried to upgrade to the latest version this morning. I followed all the instructions precisely but the upgrade completely broke this blog, causing a ton of database access errors. So I tried upgrading the blog module, hoping that would fix it. No change. I backed off and restored my … [Read more…]

Strong On His Mountain

I think the reason Aaron even asked me to do some shows here on Radio Gen1us in the first place is ’cause he was hoping I’d do a metal show. ‘Cause I am totally metal. Believe it. Anyway, now I’ve gone and done it and god help those of you who listen. Metal is not … [Read more…]

A More Perfect Union

Barack Obama gave a speech the other day. I was inspired to make this mix. I hope you enjoy it.           Desmond Dekker – Israelites The Melodians – Rivers of Babylon Fishbone – Slow Bus Movin’ (Howard Beach Party) Living Colour – Funny Vibe Billy Paul – Am I Black Enough … [Read more…]

Restless Leg Syndrome

“People with RLS feel uncomfortable sensations in their legs, especially when sitting or lying down, accompanied by an irresistible urge to move about.” Like they got ants in their pants and they just gotta dance? “…often described by people as burning, creeping, tugging, or like insects crawling inside the legs.” So, that’s a yes. Am … [Read more…]

That Lonesome Whistle

You’re riding the train–maybe you’re on your way to work, or back home from work, or to meet friends, or to a job interview. Whoever you are and wherever you’re going, right now you’re between places, disconnected. Your own earbuds and the newspaper masks of the strangers around you only add to this sense of … [Read more…]

As much of a “best of” list for 2007 as you’re going to get

Blew me away: Darkestrah – Epos Cloak/Dagger – We Are Avett Brothers – Emotionalism Battles – Mirrored Oceansize – Frames Really liked: Finsterforst – Weltenkraft Kroda – Fimbulvinter Drautran – Throne of the Depths Akron/Family – Love Is Simple Intrigued me, need to listen more: Bloody Panda – Pheremone Gowns – Red State Liked enough … [Read more…]