This week on Asylum – Tales from the Devereaux Diaries Podcast, the Kousins talk about the 1987 film, Trick or Treat starring Marc Price (who was Skippy in Family Ties), Doug Savant (from Melrose Place), Ozzy Osbourne as a priest (if you can believe that) and Gene Simmons in a really believable role of “Nuke” a modern “Wolfman Jack” kind of DJ. We also talked about the soundtrack from Fastway that was featured in the film, even though it came out the next year. We had fun with it. Have you seen the film or heard the soundtrack? What was your thoughts on either or both? I’d love to hear from you! You can hear the episode here.
Until tomorrow, same blog channel… Scorp out!
— “This could kick you off into becoming an absolute pervert.” – Reverend Aaron Gilstom (Ozzy)
Tonight, I had a guest scheduled that needed to change dates. Done. Replacement guest scheduled. Needed to change dates. Done. Replacement to replacement scheduled. Needed to change dates. Done. I gave up. We did a roundtable discussion. Bethany talked about her trip to the beach, and cigar pairings. Tracy talked about food allergies and how she combats them. I talk about, well, I just talk. That’s what I do. We are working on something collectively with Tracy, so you need to listen each Wednesday evening to hear what that may be. You can hear that episode, here.
Your Tuesday reminder to listen to the Beeswax Vinyl Daily podcast. If you love music and want to know about what happened today in music history, this podcast is where you need to be. Plus, it’s only 6-12 minutes long, so it doesn’t take up a lot of your time. You can listen whilst you take the trash out, or walk the dog, or drive up to the corner store to get your cigs, condoms, beer, snacks, or whatever. It’s not WSNC specific so it can be enjoyed by anyone anywhere. Tell your friends about it. Especially if you have friends in other parts of the state, country, or world that are music lovers. There is just a smidge of personal opinion and snark that goes into it, but mostly, it’s just stating the facts, ma’am. I would really appreciate a like, a rating, a review and if you’d hit the subscribe button either on the blog site, or on your preferred podcatcher platform. I want this thing to be big! You can hear today’s episode, here.
Until tomorrow, same blog channel… Scorp out!
— “There’ll be times when my crimes will seem almost unforgivable. I give in to sin because you have to make this life livable. But when you think I’ve had enough from your sea of love, I’ll take more than another river full. Yes, and I’ll make it all worthwhile. I’ll make your heart smile.” – “Strangelove” (Gore)
I went solo on The Man Who Ate the Town Podcast this week, as Michael had scheduling conflicts. That’s cool. I don’t want to do it all the time but every once in a while, it happens. On this episode, I talk about the Eat Drink Burger Week that happened last week. I talk about a new craft cocktail bar opening on the most bar-concentrated block in town. A restaurant reducing hours, one eatery whose founder passed away, and one that disappeared. There’s a lot more that I talk about. You can hear the episode here. I truly appreciate you giving it a listen, subscribing, “liking” it, reviewing it, and so on. It does help me tremendously and thank you for it.
Until tomorrow, same blog channel… Scorp out!
— “After chasing this barbecue dream for almost 11 years, Goodtimes Bar-B-Cue will be shutting down.” – Goodtimes Bar-B-Cue
Underdog Records was back open after a respite for Jonathan. Soon after, The BCPF and I were at Papa Lee’s Grill where I emceed their “grand opening.” We then spent the late afternoon/evening at Bailey Park enjoying a pop-up from the soon-to-be restaurant, SixHundredDegrees, that is owned by my friends Travis Myers and Ryan Oberle. There was an event in the park that featured Gov’t Mule which is the band of the former-Allman Brothers Band guitarist Warren Haynes who is a native of Asheville. I am Allman Brothers/Allman Brothers-adjacent averse so I didn’t care about that, but it was great to hang around folks who are fans of Travis and Ryan. But, all that isn’t why we’re here today. We’re here for the haul, which is here:
Weezer – Weezer — This, just like the Beatles’ self-titled album is known as The White Album. It’s not just all white, like that more famous version, though. It’s Weezer’s “beach album.” Rivers Cuomo said it was obvious that they should do it. Okay. The BCPF loves Weezer (you’ll see a pattern). This is a NM copy.
José González – Local Valley — The BCPF loves her some José González. He’s an Argentinian-Swede that does indie folk music. This is his new album that was released last week. Limited, Green, “Indie Exclusive” edition. Comes in a gatefold jacket. New.
Elliott Smith – Elliott Smith — 25th anniversary remaster. Remastered from the original source material. We have the 2×LP version, too. New. The BCPF chosen.
Kanye West – Late Registration — #120 on the RS list that matters and #119 on the one that doesn’t. I have said this many times: it’s a shame that Ye is such an a-hole because he’s talented. 2×LP. This is in EX condition.
Sebadoh – Bakesale — A The BCPF choice. Contains 11″x11″ color insert with credits. Black vinyl with full album download code (mp3) + 25 extra tracks. From 2011. New.
Mac McCaughan – The Sound Of Yourself — The BCPF’s choice. Mac McCaughan is the founder of Merge Records, and The BCPF loves almost everything that comes out on that label. He’s also the lead singer of Superchunk and Portistatic. New this week.
Silverhead – 16 And Savaged — Silverhead was a 1970s band that Michael Des Barres (known as Murdoc on TV’s MacGuyver and Robert Palmer’s replacement in Power Station). I don’t know anything else about them. It’s hard rock from the early 70s, it should be good. EX all original.
Peter Townshend – Who Came First — Pete’s debut album. A lot of the album is part of the aborted Lifehouse concept album from The Who, which later was used for Who’s Next. Gatefold sleeve with poster, but I’m not sure it has the poster inside, as I’ve not looked. VG+.
Heavy on The BCPF faves this week. You can follow Underdog Records on social media to see what he’s gotten in and is putting out for purchase. You can order new vinyl, day or night, 24/7 by visiting the Underdog Records website. Wear a mask if you go. And, use Discogs to track your collection.
Until tomorrow, same blog channel… Scorp out!
— “You say you know what he did but you idiot kid, you don’t have a clue. Sometimes they just get caught in the eye.” – “Needle in the Hay” (Smith)
Today is the 42nd anniversary of Gang of Four’s Entertainment! album. It was ranked at #483 on the RS list that matters and climbed to #273 on the one that doesn’t. It probably deserves the climb, though. Here’s a decent cover from the album. Enjoy!
Until tomorrow, same blog channel… Scorp out!
— “Sometimes I’m thinking that I love you but I know it’s only lust. The sins of the flesh are simply sins of lust. Sweat’s running down your neck. Sweat’s running down your back. Heated couplings in the sun. Colder couplings in the night (Never saw your body). Your kiss so sweet. Your sweat so sour.” – “Damaged Goods” (Allen/Burnham/Gill/King)
I have lived in my house for just over 19 years. The BCPF has lived in it for almost 11. I have always “liked” my house but other than having a house, I haven’t loved it. Parts are really cool, or were. Parts can be cool and if we can help it, will.
When my house was built in 1998, garden tubs, jacuzzi tubs, etc. were all the rage. I have NEVER liked them. I don’t like being in them as I don’t like being wet. The BCPF is less than five feet tall and those things are deep. Climbing out of the things are hard for her. We had one in our very large main bath in the en-suite. It looked cool (in the early 2000s) with the glass-block window. But, time passed on, as it does, and it became less “cool” and more an eye-sore.
We also had a dual-head shower in the en-suite. It was made of fiberglass.
I am not a light guy. I am over 300 lbs. I think I carry it well but am 300+. The showers in my house are fiberglass. Fiberglass is just plastic slivers reinforced by glass fibers (hence the name). Fiberglass and 300lbs can only be friends for so long and I have broken the shower upstairs, twice. We used the single person (a very small person) shower in our downstairs bathroom because we couldn’t use the upstairs one. Well, guess what…? I broke that one twice, too. But, not as bad and it’s on the ground floor with a concrete base. The upstairs one had started making marks in our kitchen ceiling which was directly below it. We had to do something…
So, we did. We hired West Shore Home to come take that fiberglass piece of trash shower out and the grotesque monstrosity of a jacuzzi tub along with it. They replaced the garden tub area with a very large two-head shower that is made of acrylic with easy-to-clean acrylic walls. They took the old shower away, made a wall where the shower doors were and created a closet.
There was a lot of “scarring” on the floor where the tub sat. We had them reserve the whole tiles that they removed to put the new shower. But, I think looking at it now, it won’t be feasible to use them to fix the scarring. West Shore is also not licensed to do sheetrock work so we will have to do some things. That works for us because it turns out this has opened some creative juices in both The BCPF and me. So, we are going to look into some salvage warehouses and getting ideas for tile styles, a new vanity, paint schemes, and so on. The en-suite bathroom is going to be a showcase, again, to go with its new centerpiece. I’ll share that journey as we make it.
Until tomorrow, same blog channel… Scorp out!
— “Everyone who’s ever taken a shower has an idea. It’s the person who gets out of the shower, dries off and does something about it who makes a difference.” – Nolan Bushnell
You know I do a podcast with my Kousins (my actual cousins) about the band KISS because it is all three of our favorite band. It’s called Asylum – Tales From the Devereaux Diaries. We talk about KISS and KISS-adjacent topics. This week we talked about our top 10 album closers, meaning the final song on KISS albums. The assignment was mine. The caveat was no live albums and no compilations. Solo albums were allowed and I used one of the four as one of my closers. You can listen to that episode, here.
Until tomorrow, same blog channel… Scorp out!
— “You, you’re living your life when you’re dreaming. Late at night you’re hearing my voice in your head, yeah. But you can’t silence your own heavy breathing, ha! When you try, you wake up alone in your bed.” – “Say Yeah” (Stanley)
This week on The Less Desirables, I was without my work-wives Tracy (illness) and Bethany (vacay) and brought in the fantastic Jax who brought five Scotch Whisky brands for us to taste and try. I love Scotch and these were fantastic. Monkey Shoulder, Jura, Dalmore, Glenfiddich, and Balvenie. Mmmm, listen to Jax and me discuss Scotch, life and more, here.
Until tomorrow, same blog channel… Scorp out!
— “The Balvenie DoubleWood is a 12 year old single malt whisky which gains it’s distinctive character from being matured in two wood types.” – The Balvenie
Yep, here’s your reminder that if you like music history, then you really should be listening to the Beeswax Vinyl Daily podcast. Every single day, I bring you the musical things and events that happened on that day. You can listen to today’s episode here.
Until tomorrow, same blog channel… Scorp out!
— “You didn’t know what you were looking for, Till you heard the voices in your ear.” – “Voices” (Nielsen)
Useless Things Need Love Too 