Sonic Overload 2/13/12

I wanted a pleasant birthday weekend so I couldn’t bring myself to put sift through the various reports from the annual CPAC (Conservative Political Action Committee) convention in DC. It’s basically a Klan rally with people wearing business suits instead of white robes. Think I’m joking? A couple of years ago, it was co-sponsored by the racist John Birch Society and there were appearances by white nationalists. What little I did catch was completely stomach-turning. This is a group of people who want to turn back the clock on any progress that’s happened in this country for at least the past 100 years. I don’t think I want to discuss it any further. Besides, I just ate.

Yes, I weigh in on Whitney Houston’s death. You’ll probably be able to figure out where and I hope I’ve articulated things the way I meant to because I sometimes have a tough time talking off the cuff on this show. That’s why I don’t talk that much and just stick with music, for the most part. I was never a fan of Whitney Houston—not one note, in fact—but I also don’t take the “good riddance, she was a druggie loser” stance. My wife works in human services and knows about the debilitating grip of drug addiction. I also know that it’s another celebrity death that people will pay way too much attention to. I’m done with it. If there’s a report on a show I’m watching, I’ll change the station or shut it off.

And, oh yeah, Happy Valentine’s Day! It’s a pretty fast-paced show this week. Those of you who’ve been missing the hardcore lately will be pleased...

Sonic Overload 2/13/12

TRACK 1

THE DAMNED-Love Song (Chiswick)

CAREER SUICIDE-Cherry Beach (Dirtnap)
TV FREAKS-Never Finish What You Started (Schizophrenic)
UX VILEHEADS-My Path (Sorry State)
SHITTY LIMITS-Future Mantra (Sorry State)

DEATH CRISIS-Problem Reaction Solution (Too Old To Die)
RAPID LOSS-Self Inflicted (self-released)
TINO VALPA-The Last Step (Kangaroo/Way Back When)
NEO CONS-High Anxiety (Deranged)
CHAOTIC NEUTRAL-Strangers (Lawful Evil)
DEADFALL-It’s Okay (Six Weeks)

FU’S-What You Pay For (Taang)
AGENT ORANGE-A Cry For Help In A World Gone Mad (Posh Boy)
ARCTIC FLOWERS-Vexed (Inimical)
KIM PHUC-Razorblades (Iron Lung)
NUCLEAR FAMILY-Believer’s Voice Of Victory (Loud Punk)

TRACK 2

UNWOUND-Valentine Card (Kill Rock Stars)
MY BLOODY VALENTINE-Feed Me With Your Kiss (Sire)
ROYAL HEADACHE-Really In Love (RIP Society)
SLITS-Love Und Romance (Island)

ED GEIN’S CAR-Boo-Fuckin’-Hoo (self-released)
NERVE AGENTS-War Against (Hellcat)
NERVES-Red Night (Thrill Jockey)
THE SERMON-Luzerne County (Alternative Tentacles)

7 YEAR BITCH-You Smell Lonely (C/Z)
SMEARS-Honey Jar (Headhunter)
HUMPERS-Plastique Valentine (Epitaph)
DEAD BOYS-What Love Is (Sire)
PAGANS-What’s This Shit Called Love? (Drome)
BUZZCOCKS-Love You More (IRS)

TRACK 3

ALTERED IMAGES-Dead Pop Stars (Epic)

TSOL-Love Story (Frontier)
SUICIDAL TENDENCIES-Won’t Fall In Love Today (Frontier)
DIE KREUZEN-This Hope (Touch and Go)
HEART ATTACK-Victim’s Inquisition (Serious Clown)
FUNERAL ORATION-Kill Kill (Gummopunx)

TAKE WARNING-You Are What You Buy (PurePainSugar)
THIS SHIP WILL BURN-So Frowned The Mighty Combatants (Thrashbastard)
BREATHE IN-Amygdala (Bridge Nine)
TRUE NORTH-Rocknroll (No Idea)
DOUBLE NEGATIVE-Endless Disappointment (Sorry State)

OVER MY DEAD BODY-Patriotic Cattle Call (Indecision)
CLASSACTION-Stop Making Punk Rock Suck (Rodent Popsicle)
BLOODKROW BUTCHER-Tribes Of Survivors (Total Fucker)
KROMOSOM-Swine Control (Hardcore Victim)
LOST CAUSE-Spike The Gears (Love The Music, Hate The Scene)
FUNERAL-Overnight Delivery (Funeral)

TRACK 4

HALO OF FLIES-No Time (Amphetamine Reptile)
URINALS-I’m A Bug (Warning Label)
REACTIONARIES-The Big Lie (Water Under The Bridge)
GIANT HAYSTACKS-Life Goes On (Mistake)
YOUNG OFFENDERS-Big Cities (625)
SCREAMING BLUE MESSIAHS-Sweet Water Pools (Elektra)

WHITE WHALE-Get Down (Feral Kid)
WYMYNS PRYSYN-Let It Snow (Scavenger Of Death)
DC SNIPERS-Criminal Dog (Dead Beat)
MIND SPIDERS-Neurotic Gold (Dirtnap)
A PLACE TO BURY STRANGERS-Onwards To The Wall (Dead Oceans)

MAGAZINE-I Love You, You Big Dummy (IRS)