Spring Break Forever Podcast

Another Record Store Day has come and gone.  While it still draws big crowds to record stores, we've heard and read some grumbling that RSD has been largely hijacked by major label product.  We discuss our opinions on this and check out tracks from some of the RSD releases we picked up, such as: 70s kiwi boogie glam by Bitch.  Todd Snider covering The Rolling Stones and Flaming Lips covering David Bowie.  Two killer 45s on Goner by Giorgio Murderer and Aquarian Blood.  And the soundtrack to a B-movie called Bad Channels which features Blue Oyster Cult and some yodel polka (mutually exclusive, of course).

Also: Slaxxx's cousin Fleetwood Bong shows up at the mention of the recent SB4E 420 mixtape.  The Colonel is quite amused.  Bobby Hazzard is much less so.

Grab them cakes!  It’s an action-packed week again in Springbreakland.  We’ve got another rasslin’-related party jam, this one by Junkyard Dog.  The Colonel gives a shout-out to The Brew Stooges taproom in Huntsville, Alabama as the gang enjoys a couple bottles of Founders Curmudgeon.  Then we check out a recent 45 by Giuda and some non-soundtrack music by horror/sci-fi director John Carpenter.  On the subject of movies, the Stones Throw Records documentary also gets discussed.  And did you know that Thomas Jefferson Slave Apartments “Straight to Video” album has finally gotten a vinyl release?

Plus: Bobby retires his title and tries to summarize a classic Motley Crue video.  The Colonel acquires a can of Flarp and can’t stop making disgusting sound effects.  “Fleetwood” Slacks has a new catchphrase or two.  P.A. Dave is in the house and on the assist.

This week we are psyched to have Rich Crook as our special guest at the Fluff-N-Fold!  Rich has been in several bands that we love, like Lover!, Lost Sounds, Knaughty Knights, American Death Ray, and The Reatards.  His latest project is a band called Thing, so we're talking about that and checking out some tracks from the forthcoming album on Solid Sex Lovie Doll Records.  Plus we hang out and shoot the shit about some other records like the recent Really Red reissues, a glam 45 by Juvie with exceedingly randy cover art, and a party jam by The Hemingers.  This one is a blast!   

Instead of talking new releases this week, the guys look back into their collections for some vintage deep cuts in multiple genres.  Naturally, this discussion is interspersed with impressions of a couple of 80s wrestlers. 

Plus: Bobby Hazzard wants to court sponsorship from Krystal.  The Colonel narrowly avoids running afoul of the brass at the home office.  Slacks with the save! 

More ATL connections this episode as Bobby does a man-on-the-street interview with Adult Swim collaborator Paul Painter.  The guys also sip on a sticky-icky hoppy beer called Dank Tank from the Sweetwater brewery in Atlanta.

In record reviews, we've got new international punk rock jams from Batman & Garage Kid (Germany) and a little band called First Base (Toronto) and some essential reissues for KBD fans from the likes of The Mad and Porno Cassettes.

Plus: Questionable soundtrack rap.  "Shartboy" finds himself in a sticky situation.  The word "stumpfucker" is uttered several times.  The guys banty about some potential band names.  We address the heartbreak of "dollar bin duds" - the opposite of "dollar bin diamonds." 

Freezing weather be damned!  SB4E plows ahead with icy resolve.  This week we talk to RYAN DINOSAUR (GG King Band / Predator / Scavenger of Death Records) about what's poppin' on the scene in Atlanta lately, plus some amusing road stories from the recent past.  Then we check out some records: "Unending Darkness" is the latest LP by GG King.  Feedtime just put out a new 45 on Sub Pop.  Tiaras' self-titled debut has chops for fans of classic 80s alt-pop.

Plus: Bobby declares himself "Jesus of Spring Break" after an encounter at Krystal.  Sandusky home office mandates the inclusion of "party song of the week."  The Colonel attempts to pair a record produced by Dan the Automator with a Dogfish Head beer that was ALSO produced by Dan the Automator.  Slacks is surprised to learn that Tumblr isn't just for pornog.

...But what's NOT to like about the variety of records coming out on the 12XU label these days?  Let's check out some recent releases of note, such as:

-Obnox "Boogalou Reed" LP
-White Lion (OK, not on 12XU but we still like to bring them up)
-John Schooley & Walter Daniels "Dead Mall Blues" LP
-Flesh Lights "Free Yourself" LP
-and a special pre-release preview of Blaxxx "For No Apparent Reason" EP (supergroup comprised of Bim from Obnox and Orville and Tom from OBN IIIs!)

Plus: Slacks confuses Fleshlights (the "personal stimulator" product) with Flesh Lights (the band).  The Colonel gives another classy poetry reading.  Bobby Hazzard lays out the recipe for Fart in a Bottle.

Oh no, we’ve said too much… This is a marathon episode of SB4E with more than our usual quota of music and beer talk. But when it’s this cold out, a damn good time can be had drinking some brews and checking out killer records such as:

-Matthew Melton "Outside of Paradise" LP (solo demos from Warm Soda/Bare Wires mastermind)

-Talbot Adams "Green Girl" 7" (Black and Whites/Dutch Masters alumnus making more great solo pop)

-Capital City Rockets LP (70s stompers from Ohio)

-Sweeney Todd "Roxy Roller" 7" (Canadian glam featuring Nick Gilder and Bryan Adams?!?)

-Ty Segall "Mr. Face" EP (parenthetical aside probably unnecessary)

-Neil Norman "Phaser Laser" 7" (crazed 70s psych)

-Michael Hayes "Badstreet USA" 7" (rasslin’ rawk!)

PLUS: The Colonel and Slacks pull a switcharoo, bewildering Bobby. Lite beers all around! It’s an on-air taste-test of a sixer of Rammer Jammer (from Alabammer). Bobby Hazzard is un-enthused with the 2015 Royal Rumble and/or most any Keanu Reeves project. Slacks thinks at least one of the records we review sounds kinda like at least one of U2’s hits from the 90s. "Twinkle ding dong music" is explained as a rock subgenre.

The guys re-convene for their first studio effort of 2015.  Slacks is back with "sassitude."  Bobby and The Colonel reminisce about using the Casio SK-1 to make fart noises.  And of course some records were obtained over the holidays:

-Electric Eels 7" reissues (proto-punk)
-Raven "The Pack Is Back" LP (NWOBM jock-rock)
-Geordie "Don't Be Fooled by the Name" LP (with pre AC/DC Brian Johnson)
-Shooting Guns "Wolfcop" soundtrack (heavy!!!)

Plus, The Colonel closes the program with a heartfelt reading of verse penned by wrestler/SB4E hero Lanny Poffo.

Last episode, Bobby Hazzard mentioned a treasure trove of unaired interviews that he recorded over the fall months.  With Slacks and The Colonel away for the holidays, Bobby hijacks the boards at Stately Hazzard Manor to bring you this collection of conversations with some other spring break budz of distinction:

-Unwed Teenage Mothers, a good time rock n' roll band from Oxford, MS/Durham, NC

-Richard & Glynis, Atlanta record connoisseurs and hosts of The Fringe Factory radio show on WFMU Rock N' Soul Ichiban

-Jeff, our homebrewing homeboy representing Yeast Mashville

-Jimmy, the guy responsible for Bobby Hazzard's first ever beer buzz and his accomplice in numerous teenage hijinx, many of which involved peeing on stuff

Also, SB4E's #1 fan Lee drops by the Manor for a sterling turn as Bobby's co-host.  (What's up, Lee?!?)