The Neus Subjex Back Issue #67 May

OUTRO
Done with ‘Done with The Butter!’

So, its over, the very first installment of the ONLINE Neus Subjex... What did you think? Well, I hope you didn't over emphasize your importance or anything, but it doesn't really matter... I know how much (or even little) Success the switch from print to online only has been. I can see it in everyone's eyes and the website stats... I Don't want to close the door to my good friends FAILURE so soon though, I know there will be ups and downs in the days to come but that's Ok cause in switching the NSX from a print zine, to online thing, I have found a new sense of humility and I have rediscovered what it is to be HUMBLE... and for that I am thankful.

In the next NSX issue, 68 which we'll begin updating in about a week or two, i plan on doing a bit better job in getting the word out there about website updates... Like numbering each update... The last update for #67, I listed as 67.4, meaning it was the fourth update. I think I'm going to keep this up.

I can foresee an e-mail update service in the near future, but I 'm taking it slow, like a slow motion JDAM hitting a straw hut... Huff and Puff and press a button and Blow your house down...

In the Next issue, as it updates you will see the return of some Print edition features like STORY BEHIND THE SONG and some e-mail interviews. Plus, I'm trying to get more people involved with the NSx and I will be expanding on some new features, like you seen in 67.4, called I ON ART ON I, which will feature different artist. if you are an artist and think for whatever reason you want your work featured on NSX, get in touch.

Well, that's it for now. Hope you had fun with this NSX online thing so far. if possible, send review material, let me know about news, tell me where to go and do something outrageous so I can write about it.

Shawn Abnoxious

NEWS
By Shawn Abnoxious

THOMAS JEFFERSON SLAVE APARTMENTS REUNION...
Todd Witt, the 'Andy Jody of the 80's' from GO TO HELL, THE WOLVERTON BROTHERS and BY PRODUCTS OF AMERICA sent me an e-mail to note some shows coming up... He reiterated the fact that BY PRODUCTS OF AMERICA will be playing THE NORTHSIDE TAVERN on July 14 (Bastille Day) with THE LIBERTINES (US), a band from the early 80's from the Cincinnati Underground. That's recently decided to give it another go around... You can go to MySpace.com/TheLibertinesUS for a sampling of the band. I did, and it's some pretty tight shit. Reminded me of THE GUN CLUB a bit. Todd said that the band invited him to play drums, and as he puts it, he will play for them as long as they allow... The Libertines had to add the 'US' to the end of their name because of the Brit band of the same name, as Todd reported....You can See AND BELIEVE... and YOU WILL (see and believe) that GO TO HELL will be at THE NORTHSIDE TAVERN with THE TIGERLILLIES on June 17. He also said that THE WOLVERTON BROTHERS are slated to play with a reformed (but very infamous) THOMAS JEFFERSON SLAVE APARTMENTS in Columbus on August 12th at LITTLE BOTHERS. The TJSA features Todd's college roommate, Ron House from Ohio State. Todd describes Ron as 'Rock.' None the less, this show is worth the drive, even with the high price in gas.

WHAT ABOUT.... THE HYPOCHONDRIACS!!!!
I'm in love with the Hypochondriacs. Ever since I first laid eyes on them; they tore apart my ears ... but left me wanting more! Definitely MORE! My hunger for Hypo's is unsatisfied, even after seeing a live set.... Speaking of live sets... The Hypochondriacs are one of my favorite live bands. I found myself wishing that a Hypo's show was happening the other night, if for no other reason than to watch Jenny Fever push around college frat boys the way she did at COOPERS (on Main Street). yes, that was the same night she punched that guy in the face who had been pleading the whole night for violence... But that was only PART of that beautiful night. You haven't lived until you see Jenny Fever flip off a bunch of college white hats and yell to them "Shut Up Bitch!" That some good shit man... Anyway, shortly after that show, The Hypo's entered a hiatus (of sorts) they began been laying low and I contacted band members to ask why. Electronic messages were sent out, with the only reply coming from Hypo's spokeswoman, Jenny Fever. She explained that since she tore her ACL (in a street-F-ball reenactment of Carson Palmer & his Bengals vs. The Steelers) she has been forced to take it easy in hopes of a full recovery. A SEVEN MONTH recovery! Jenny's injury left a Hypo's full length only partially finished but she promised the same as before, some Hypo's "classics" as well as some new ones all under a brand new thumb. So, there you have it! But seriously, I contacted Tim (Guitarist) in hopes of getting a usable quote, and he didn't even get back to me... Oh well.

What did the Knee-cap say to the Charlie Horse?
Go away, your cramping my style!!!

THE ROTATION OF THE WAY OF THINGS
STRIKES THE PERNICIOUS KNIFS
As reported from the band, THE PERNICIOUS KNIFS have been pretty quiet. They have been spending as much time as possible working on finishing their CD. They said you can check for updates from their website, www.PerniciousKnifs.com for updates as needed... As some of you may know, Knifs member, Jon Blackburn (Dreamy Guitar, not Psychedelic Guitar) will be departing the band, and the fair city of Eight Valleys (Cincinnati) for Chicago. Being that this happens to the Knifs, a band brimming with transferable talent from all aspects of the band, surely his position will be filled very quickly in yet another 'Rotation of the Way of Things' (This is a hidden power behind many bands formations, break-up's or member changes and brought upon every six months or so by unseen circumstances of boredom, anger, or artistic hunger). Jon will be sorely missed, but he will definitely have comrades where he is going because let's not forget, Chicago is GABE RANSOM's city. Gabe moved there just after the break-up of THE CHEMO KIDS... He formed a band with HOWIE (ex-GERIATRIX) called THE BUSY KIDS and to be honest, I lost track with what they were doing after that.... But they are still up there. (Gabe's now in Plasma Drive - AB1) And now, Jon talked about how MIKE SWEN from THE NOT, ZERO CRAG and MACHETE has relocated to Chicago too, and how he has long hair like a fucking hippie! So, none-the-less Jon, farewell and good luck. The Neus Subjex will miss you and your blue-jeans that you never washed (you dirty fucking hippie)!

NEW BAND
Right from the NEUS SUBJEX MESSAGES OF THE BORED... A new five piece band calling themselves MACHINES FOR BREATHING features members of BASED IN THEORY, UNX and the infamous EAST ARCADIA and have their first show planned on June 24th at THE POISON ROOM, They list bands such as At the Drive In, Refused and These Arms Are Snakes as influences.

NEW RECORD STORE
Covington's Mainstrasse Village... Its called RUMBLE RECORDS and will be located 644 Main St. (Covington, KY 41011). The BUFFALO KILLERS will do an in-store performance that day as well...So be there or be square... Further contact info: Phone: (859) 291-0888 email: rumblerecords@fuse.net

HORSEPLAY
Cincinnati's sweet morsel terrorist, CHOCOLATE HORSE told the NSX that they will be playing June 3rd at the GoGlow festival on Short Vine. They are still in the process of looking for a full time drummer but none-the-less, have finished their full-length. Now, though, despite plans to release the record with a DVD THEMSELVES, they have decided to shop a few labels who could do more promotion for the release when it drops. Options for the band doing it themselves are still viable, the Chocolate Horse are just keeping it loose a bit to see what happens... They are reportedly trying to "find the right energy"

How cryptic!

(F)ART
Music as madness .... Madness as music (that's a promise!)....Tim from THE WOLVERTON BROTHERS and BY PRODUCTS OF AMERICA has teamed up with ANDY JODY from THE PERNICIOUS KNIFS and PEARLENE to provide music for a conceptual artist work titled STRING THEORY. Four dancers, a puppet, and an impromptu soundtrack provided by Andy and Tim. One part feeds off another part with the idea of "Who's Pulling the Strings?" guiding the whole concept. STRING THEORY will be @ the fith third black box in the Arronoff, down town on Walnut. You could check in CITY BEAT for this listing... They will probably be all over it. CITYBEAT

A NEW STEP(s) FOR SHAKE IT RECORDS
Yeah, so the fine folks at Shake it Records (next to Darou Salam) in beautiful (and somewhat ergonomic) lil’ Gatlinburg (AKA Northside, OH) are putting in a new set of steps to their ‘Basement of Rock.’ The other day I stopped in, to take the old NSX holder out (which they wanted to remain as a symbol of ‘Scene history’ or something) and they told me, first hand mind you, that the new steps will be a direct access point to the ever popular SHAKE IT RECORDS INFO SHOP. Ultimately, the steps will be painted rain-forest green and have, (or shall I say) FEATURE, a different quote from an inspirational moon landing/space mission actually articulated by an astronaut! That shit WILL be tight.

Why quote from an astronaut on a set of steps going into an info shop? “Why not?” exclaimed Darrin “After all, Shake it Records is sort of pioneering the way by mixing rock and roll with the aesthetics of politics by supporting the info shop and there's no better way to show that than with astronaut quotes!” Well said! here, here!

Don't forget to mark your calendars, or whatever else you keep track of events with... on June 3rd (6 PM), Shake it Records is having a dual release BBQ for VIVA LA FOXX and STAGGERING STATISTICS at their store... Don't forget, Shake it Records is located in the (battered, deep fried) heart of NORTHSIDE next to Darou Salam, who still have a special on luggage (so stop on by, tell’em Shawn Abnoxious sent ya!).

MP3 DISCOVERIES
Since getting a new computer and high-speed internet connection, a whole new world of possibilities have opened up to me concerning my thirst for music. I had been wanting to list and share some of the sites I had been lurking on since finding them, but here recently, on a site called STRANGE REACTION (which you will find listed below with more) I came across two postings for a local band called SS-20, which features the band's earlier work and thought the time was better than ever to list these sites. To be honest, I spend way too much time on these sites finding rare and hard to find punk and art-wave stuff, than I care to admit... But I’m having fun. Also, (I will now admit, because I’m not ashamed to) I find some of the more obscure stuff that I play on FUNCTIONAL INCONVENIENCE from these sites. Visit them. Enjoy them. Thank them.

http://www.strangereaction.com/
This site's punk coverage is equally split between punk, hardcore and art-punk. An informative resource. Below you will find the exact page where you can find the bit about SS-20. Read the comments. They’re good ones... Especially since Jughead seems to keep finding copies of the MORE GOVERNMENT NOW Lp’s when SS-20 did find time to play out in the mid-late 90’s... I know that cause on one occasion, i received one of the five copies he had.
SS-20: http://www.strangereaction.com/page/4/(this link may change often - do a damn search! - AB1)

An e-mail was sent to Jughead (Singer) of SS-20 asking him to comment on this. He did NOT reply.

MY PERSONAL FAVORITES
http://www.postpunkjunk.com/
This is my favorite out of the bunch because it is a mixture of the old and the new. Plus, PPJ turned me on to my newest musical fascination: THE METHOD ACTORS, who I am obsessing about and having NO LUCK in finding their material to buy.
Method Actors: http://postpunkjunk.com/?p=1

http://dressedforthehbomb.blogspot.com/
This site deals mainly in hardcore-punk but I do find a tasty morsel every now and then, like THE ALGEBRA MOTHERS...

MORE:
http://anamericanpunkinsuburbia.blogspot.com/
http://deathwearswhitesocks.blogspot.com/
http://lastdaysofman.blogspot.com/

05/28/06 Sothgate House (Parlor)
1000 Arms, Ari Ari (from Indianapolis) 24 Hour Flu
A NIGHT OF SWIRLING LIGHT

For whatever reason, I was under the assumption that there were some fireworks something or other happening downtown. I think I got Memorial Day mixed up with Labor Day (again). I was thinking about not wanting to brave the crowd, and go to some other social event that wasn't happening... or maybe just to stay home to watch a Werner Herzog movie... Herzog does well with thick atmospheres, like the wet-heavy one that had been hindering me the whole day. Come to find out, there was no fireworks downtown and except for the multitudes of police patrolling the streets looking for TASTE OF CINCINNATI leftovers to hassle and make wish they had NEVER came downtown, it was fairly deserted. So I traversed to the House...

It was as deserted as the streets of downtown. Sporadic population, like that after a killer virus that would only leave 33% of the populace alive...

I liked it that way.

1000 ARMS were playing as I entered the angered door. I couldn't enter through my favorite door, and for that I was sad, but I said my apologies later in the evening... all the lights were off. Well, not all of them. There was some light from the rear of the parlor, the “bar ”area. I guess if you are going to spend $6 on a can of Fosters, its considered an extra for you to have light enough to see how dirty the aluminum can is. The pictures behind, and to the side of the band, were illuminated with their own lighting and except for the lights from amplifiers, pedals and synthesizers, it was dark.

The room was pulsing. The tribal beat, pushing you through the thick air... Andy was leading the charge, and not afraid of being killed, or maimed (or worse) by the enemy. 1000 Arms were at battle with their arch nemesis, moisture, for their entire set. Each song was like a dream that turned into a nightmare then back into a dream and when you awoke, you couldn't decide whether what you experienced was a nightmare, or a dream, because the lines were gray between the two. Gabe announced one song as ‘The Sound that Birds Make” or something along those lines, and it was a darkening song reminding me how GOOD I felt when I first seen that the crowd around the Southgate House was a sparse one, and maybe the bird flu had hit and its effects were complete and now I had more space to call my own...

This was the first show I had seen with their new bassist. He was great too. A deep bass sound, more whole-note than Todd. I liked it. He watched for Gabe's guitar movements and depended what he played off of that. I liked it.

Some record A&R guy was there that begged for another song, as the Arms came to an end of their battle with moisture (they lost, again) and I reminded him of an early 1000 Arms show where he told Gabe that if they got another guitarist, they would really be there with their sound. I interjected his praise of 1000 Arms and said that's the exact thing he told Gabe that night at The Northside Tavern. And I got the dirty look...

The nerve of ME.

Gabe approached me later in the night, as The Brightone was giving me an update on the One, then two, then three, back to two, then one piece band playing downstairs. He claimed that 1000 Arms and 24 Hour Flu were going to prove to anyone asking that art-punk is alive and STRONG in Cincinnati.

Maybe, as I now think of it, 1000 Arms had fought moisture to a standstill. Return to your trenches until the next barrage of artillery. Until you hear the whistle. Sleep well in your damp, trenches infected with lice and plague carrying rats... until next battle... think of dry, arid landscapes where newer, maybe even less powerful enemies, may await.

ARI ARI are from Indianapolis and whereas their set was a good one, it was also full of tension the entire time. Something I didn't quite understand though, was while 1000 Arms were playing, doing their thing, the drummer of ARI had placed his kick drum on a table directly in front of the band. This meant that those within the parlor, watching the band, couldn't get a clear view of the band unless they stood in front of the kick drum, which would make you practically standing in 1000 Arms' space... One could look at this many different ways, with and without intention, and I don't really wonder which it was. To be honest, I didn't really care. I had originally thought the show was a two band bill. Gabe later told me it was a four band bill. That would make sense since there was so much fucking equipment in and around the parlor that it look like some sort of staging area for a rock and roll evacuation. But none-the-less, this kick drum thing was weird and maybe a tad bit disrespectful to 1000 Arms no matter how you look at it.

So, that tension I was talking about had something to do with the drummer who said inbetween songs that they were going to have to quit soon because he had hurt his hand and the guitarist was playing too fast and something about the synth player too... It all looked a bit childish really but the whole band was on eggshells... Sound wise, yeah, the guitar was up a bit loud and the synth was blaring, but nothing to whine about...

The bands sound was a good one. Fem vocals, that would undoubtedly be compared to Karen O. of the YEAHS... but then again, I bet every girl singer that jumps around is. ARI ARI were a bit on the more heavier side of things than the YEAHS though, frolicking beat, stop and start with a power and edge to them that you figured would make any band argument Ok in the matter of a few notes. I mean, when they were playing, they sounded flawless and did a pretty fast job of winning me over rather quickly. Especially with the appropriate use of their synth. I gave the band a NSX business card in hopes of getting review material from them... If you see this band on a flyer, see if you don't have a minute to check them out.

By time 24 HOUR FLU took the stage, it was go time but I stuck around long enough to get a CDEP from them for review and to snap a few pictures... So, Like Gabe said earlier, he is wanting 1000 ARMS and 24 HOUR FLU to usher in a new era of Cincinnati Art-Punk. I'm fine with that.

24 Hour Flu has that same syndrome that Chalk had in Chalks early formations... They are so electronically enhanced, with keyboards and laptops and traditional rock and roll equipment, that you never really know when a song is beginning or ending, or if they are just jogging their respective instruments and getting them set up for the next song. Sound had been coming from 24 Hour Flus set up equipment about 10 minutes before I realized that their set had began. And remember, I have been feeling all night like it was CLOSE to the end of the world, and a virus had killed 33% of everybody and how the music of the night had been its soundtrack, but never more fitting than before 24 Hour Flu began.

Their sound is that of a final goodbye... let me talk a bit about the CD EP they gave me... Three songs. the whole release ends up being about as long as some regular “full length” releases, clocking in a bit shy of 45 minutes. It’s not a bad listen though, reminds me a bit of FUGAZI. Atmospheric, and quiet a times loud, involved and frantic other times. Like I said, three songs. 45 minutes. So you better have your new-experience hat on and be ready for new definitions of song length and content. Get more information on this band from their website
www.24HourFlu.Us

So, its back across the river, through the forest of skyscrapers and the evil trolls in their white cars with flashing lights out to ruin all your good times. I will falter in my memory of what I could have done on this night, several times, but maybe that's just moisture getting the better of me....

REVIEWS

(VARIOUS) “The Dirtier Inch” Volume 2 CD
Thank god there are still people out there that enjoy real punk rock. This
Compilation comes from mostly Seattle bands that have not lost their edge in the Grunge/Indie Rock scene. Twenty-Eight songs on this CD from some the most brutal original music that has come my way in a long time. DEATLIST 5 is just one of the bands that stick out the most, but their are plenty more on this to make anyone that still enjoys the harder style's of punk rock music very grateful. I would have liked a full lyric sheet to go with this as well, but for the price you really can't complain. This label is putting out some real interesting CDs that need to be discovered. Drop them a line. -Dave Fishwick
$5 ppd from BEER METAL RECORDS
PO Box 77244 Seattle, WA 98177-0244
www.beermetalrecords.com

MANG “The Sequential Displacing of Flesh” CD+DVD
I want to start off by saying that MANG have outdone themselves. In saying that, I think even they would agree that the capability of outdoing themselves is seemingly impossible, but at the same time totally inevitable and ASSURED. You know the roster, but for you newcomers let me refresh you: MANG is two parts... One part is Mark, longtime legendary front man from THE TWERPS. Andy is the stoic, monolithic bassist from THE SLOBS. These guys were both scene regulars when I started hanging around and have been active in local happenings the whole time. Andy and Mark began MANG when there was a lapse in other projects. THE TWERPS had been dead a while and Mark had returned from an overseas teaching stint... THE SLOBS went defunct and Andy was looking for something to do... Mark and Andy began meeting once a week with the sole purpose of recording a song... Going from nothing to something in just one evening. To make a long story short, everything clicked and they released a CD, and began working on it’s follow up right away... So, this is the second release from MANG. First, you have an audio CD of twenty-one brand new tracks. Like I said, Mark and Andy have outdone themselves with these songs! They have abandoned the explorations with experimental instrument’s and sounds (to a degree, but not entirely) and opted for more conventional styles. I would say that most tracks fall within the same aesthetic as bands like CAPTAIN BEEFHEART or (early) SONIC YOUTH but even closer in spirit and delivery to locals LOPEZ SOPHISTICATES (from the reissue CD of AUTO GLAMOR SOUND released by Shake It earlier in the year). But hey, don't let me fuck you up or anything.... The atmospheric, scary MANG is still here. The disturbed, and frantic MANG is still there. The cryptic and sonic-art pioneering MANG are still everywhere... MANG are still “out-there” but maybe perhaps not so “Difficult Listening” as before. MANG are still “out-there” and MORE “art-damage” than ever! The second part of this release is a DVD of videos. Four in total, and where MANG really shine... The video work is superb and for you diehards out there, you probably have seen some in various art showings in Cincinnati and Columbus... but here they are all in one place for your viewing displeasure! In fact, I think MANG songs are best WITH video and it wouldn't be a let down at all if this project had been 100% DVD... There is even a revealing commentary track with each video that was a good listen. Also as “bonus” features there’s an early attempt at a MANG video, and a documentary called “Fleshing the False” where Andy and Mark take turns beating each other up with emotional fist... I want you to watch the documentary and pay close attention in the span of 6:50 and 7:05 cause in the background, one of the film crew farts... The camera keeps rolling and Mark, who is talking about Andy, works the fart into his criticizing of Andy. It’s a (new) classic!
-Shawn Abnoxious
by CENTSLESS PRODUKTIONEN (#12)
5945 Monticello Ave.
Cincinnati, OH. 45224
http://www.centslessprod.com/

(VARIOUS) “Life. Love. Hardcore” CD
A good sampling of hardcore bands from around the US with a heavy dose of the Boston area crunch. My favorites included PARADES END, SONG OF KERMAN, but more brutal stuff comes from the likes of DISEMBODIED, CABLE, CHILMARK, DIVE, CANEPHORA, INTENT TO INJURE, THE ULTIMATE WARRIORS, and the final recorded output from 7 YEARS WAR. Given the totally affordable price of this CD, I would say if hardcore is your thing then this is a great place to get a new dose of the splat. Turn it up, make your parents think you're not stable. -Shawn Abnoxious
$3 ppd from MOO COW RECORDS
38 Larch Cr. Belmont, MA. 02478
MooCowRecords@netzero.com
www.MooCowRecords.com

AGAINST THE GRAIN/FACTION ZERO "War Stories" split CD
NYHC's Against The Grain have returned with a more experimental sounding oldschool hardcore. Elements of hard rock and punk are mixed in well with the NYHC style sound. This makes for an original sounding offering that is sure to please fans of the oldschool NYHC sound. NJ's Faction Zero released their first CD Liberation in 1997, but soon after went separate ways due to commitments to other bands, college, etc... The songs on War Stories represent a sound that has evolved significantly since the Liberation days. The music is darker and more powerful. Those are the label's words, anyway. I'm just passing along the info. -Gunther 8544
http://www.factionzero.com

GO TO HELL “Rough Stuff” CD
This is a newish local Cincinnati punk band that has been gigging pretty frequent the past few months... I have been seeing their name out and about. This CD was given to the NSX back when I was still trying to come to grips with my own decision to switch to an online only resource, and to be quite honest, listening to this CD was sort of like taking an aspirin. It helped. It helped because this band is all about GETTING IT DONE. If this band was a helicopter crew in Vietnam, it would be the one called on for the rough missions. The missions where you didn't expect them to come back. The sort of missions where they leave smiling, BARELY return in a chopper the service techs don't see how it still remained airborne, and they would still be smiling! The title, “Rough Stuff”, not only implies a cork up an ass (cover image) but a philosophy. This CD has shining imperfections. I love them when they shine. Sometimes something might be up a bit too much. A vocal mistake here and there... a solo comes in choppy... The Drummer chokes a bit... The singer isn't breathing right... the bass isn't loud enough... I like it. I RESPECT it. “Rough Stuff” could imply that these tracks are demo’s... I dunno, but anyway, I love it. Life is a hard fucker, and this is the soundtrack to that. Desperation! This release isn't for everybody. After all, its PUNK-ROCK (with the dash) and these days, more so than ever, punk-rock isn't a dangerous thing anymore. It brings to mind MTV to the majority of those you that would ask...GO TO HELL bring back the UNCONTROLABLENESS with this CD! And I don't want to say GO TO HELL is OLD SCHOOL punk rock because that term bothers me... School sucked. Let's leave it behind. I listen to GO TO HELL and I hear STOOGES... SEX PISTOLS...a bit DAMNED.... Its good to see this band doing what they are doing, in the place they are doing it, the WAY they are doing it..... VOXHALL STREET!!!!! Fuck yeah!
-Shawn Abnoxious
SELF-RELEASED
(Todd Witt) TLotharW@aol.com

MORGAN “...and The Moon was Hungry” CD
Dark, operatic, electronic. Combining styles and shit... This effort reminds me allot of JEMM somewhat except Jemm is more rocking (if you may imagine). There’s allot of big-name credentials behind Morgan so I guess I’m hoping she don't let them down.-Shawn Abnoxious
by OBSCURA RECORDS (Maelstrom PR)
www.MorgansMusic.net

MEEOOW MOTHERFUCKER “Self-Titled” CD
Meeoow Motherfucker sounds like a mix between THE CIRCLE JERKS and SLOPPY SECONDS with a wee touch of ANGRY SAMOANS and vocals that bring to mind THE GERMS in quite a few spots. Excellent production, and flow-quickly songs make this CD a standout, if for no other reason than Meeoow Motherfucker are punk-as-fuck in the classic meaning of the term. There's no fooling around here. Circle-pit punk like it isn't known in the now-a-days... Some may say that this band is 10 years too late or maybe, more like 10 years too early. Newer bands in the Cincinnati area, as well as other areas, have a lot to learn from Meeoow Motherfucker. Maybe they [Meeoow Motherfucker] should start an academy to right the wrongs done to ‘Punk Rock’ over the last 10 years, or maybe go deeper and become an opposition force to the said bands, and throw molotov cocktails made from Colt 45 Bottles into their practice spaces and tour vans bought by indie labels that think the latest band, whose name is really a sentence (i.e. “Standing Alone in the Park.” or “Taking Back Sunday”) are going to make them household names. Yeah, let Meeoow Motherfucker be the soundtrack to the great sonic-bloodletting that shall rectify the wrongs done WORLD-WIDE!!! Buwah-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha-ha! -Shawn Abnoxious
SELF RELEASED
MeeoowMofo@hotmail.com
www.MySpace.com/MeeoowMotherfucker

Note: A ‘Story Behind the Song’ special has been planned for this release. Stay tuned to www.TheNeusSubjex.com for its release.

CAPOTE DVD
In 1959, four family members residing in a sleepy Kansas town are brutally murdered. Paging through the morning newspaper, Truman Capote (Philip Seymour Hoffman) is immediately taken by the account and decides to conduct his own investigation for an upcoming article. Traveling west by train, he is accompanied by the dishy Harper Lee (Catherine Kenner), who assists with the research and acts as a babysitter of sorts. Capote realizes that the numerous events need more than a few pages' length to recount them properly, so he attempts to author a work referred to (by him) as a "non-fiction novel." Access to one of the accused, Perry Smith (Clifton Collins Jr.), is blocked at first, but Capote's charm and a fistful of greenbacks grant him entrance behind the bars. The writer is drawn to Smith and forms a tight relationship with the prisoner, but Capote isn't above telling outright lies in the name of art. For example, he assures Smith that In Cold Blood is a title made up by the organizers of an advance reading in NYC. In one self-serving moment, Capote mentions hiring a new lawyer for Smith after several appeals are exhausted. To which a listener responds (paraphrasing),
"Did you hire the attorney for Smith or for you?" The prolonging gives him
more grist (not to mention time) for his story, which is three-quarters finished at this point. After an extended absence where Capote doesn't
visit or write, he returns to Kansas for one important reason: Smith's
honest recollection of the life-changing November day.
-Gunther 8544

LAST BUT NOT LEAST...

I on ART on I

“Keating Leis (Second Draft)”
by UNKNOWN SCHOOL BUS DRIVER

“Men of X (Keiting Leis; Third Draft)”

“I earned money for Law School driving a school bus for a local catholic middle school. Of my self ordained duties, one was to take the last girl on the bus to Ault Park. There I educated her in the ways of kissing. After being graduated I applied my law degree as a local judge, prosecutor, and sheriff. In my spare time I like to make photo collages, and edit newspapers.
Yours Truly,
USB Driver

THE BUFFALO KILLERS; THE NEW HUNT
By Shawn Abnoxious

Let's begin by saying... “So”

So What? No.

So YEAH! Yep.

I don't want to start by telling you that THE BUFFALO KILLERS is what THEE SHAMS have changed their name to. Cause they didn't ‘change their name’... THE BUFFALO KILLERS are a new band. And I know that from an early conversation on the night of May 19th with Zach Gabbard, longtime friend, ally and confidant of THE BUFFALO KILLERS while sitting at a table in front of a window overlooking beautiful downtown lil’ Gatlinburg from inside THE NORTHSIDE TAVERN.

I didn't so much as get in the door than he shoved some sorts of beer (well, I hope it was beer because it tasted great BUT was yellow and foamy, like piss) and thanked me for naming the new band.

Quickly, we raised our glasses in a toast to the Buffalo Killers. But I bet you're wanting to know how I named the band... It’s something I'm rather proud of, and I tend to shy away from being proud, so when you see me holding my head high (over something I have done) watch out... But hey, let me explain how I named this band.

Some of you may have gotten hold of one of my many refrigerator magnets. In all, over the last few years I have done about 200 or so. Bands, slogans, artwork... A wide variety. Well, at an early SHAMS show at TOP CATS I took some pictures of THEE Shams and some of them turned out real nice. One of Zach I had taken I turned into a magnet and put the caption ‘BUFFALO KILLER’ beneath his name, like that was a position he fulfilled in the band. Why? I don't know. In some sorts of drunken ramble it sounded good.

About a year later I did another rather impressive, full color magnet that featured a buffalo in a field under a sun and on this magnet was THEE SHAMS. Zach liked the magnet so much that he asked me to make as many as I could so he could hand them out to people... I had been hired! As payment I took copies of THEE SHAMS “You Got it” 7” that I sold when I could to who I could.

About a year or so after that, and the release of THEE SHAMS 3rd, and what would become their LAST CD, “Sign The Line” (and what would ultimately be the last time I seen the band live) at THE MAD HATTER, Zach shown me a bundle of shirts that the band had been selling on the road. They were the same design as the magnet that he liked so much!

Me? I felt honored that I would have any sort of hand in doing something that anyone would like that much ... and a little awkward cause of all the apparel, my size wasn't there.

Zach? Honestly, I think I embarrassed him because he knew I wanted a shirt, and he wanted to give me a shirt, but I couldn't wear any of them. But me not being able to wear the hip, or even barely recent fashions, isn't a big deal to me because I have always been outside that box.

So, fast forward to this past week. I get an e-mail advertising a new band, THE BUFFALO KILLERS. I go to their MySpace.com account and yep, its THEM. A refurbished, brand new band, rising out of the ashes of THEE SHAMS in a phoenix the shape of the Great American Bison, and this band is called THE BUFFALO KILLERS and I helped them with the name.

As you can imagine, I felt honored. Zach went on to say that of all their possible names, THE BUFFALO KILLERS was one they kept coming back to because someone else, me, had came up with it and no one else had it.

Zach also explained, over that same celebratory “beer” that the BUFFALO KILLERS wont play any released SHAMS song because that was SHAMS songs and the BUFFALO KILLERS are a new band, with new material. Now, some of the BUFFALO KILLERS songs may have been SHAMS songs, toward the end ... and these songs you may get a sampling of on the BUFFALO KILLERS MySpace.com account (at the end of this ramble) but those songs were never released by THEE SHAMS and were the beginning foundation of what has become known (now) as THE BUFFALO KILLERS from which a new hunt was set forth...

An all-new BUFFALO KILLERS “EP” is in the works, but as Zach proclaimed THIS TIME everything is going to be different. Zach has witnessed FIRST HAND the scoundrels and saints of THE MUSIC INDUSTRY and has promised himself to approach this band, and everything it does, with two sets of eyes. One facing forward and the other watching for knifes in his and the other BUFFALO KILLERS’ back!

And this time around, in a sleek three piece lineup, Zach has picked up a bass. His brother Andy Gabbard on guitar with Joey, another late edition addition to THEE SHAMS but an all-time BUFFALO KILLERS warrior on drums. For a brief moment John Curley from THE STAGGERING STATISTICS (who produced the last SHAMS effort) stepped in on bass, at which time Zach took hold of a six string, but or the most part, the BUFFALO killers are a trio...

Getting the job fucking done! Both arms raised! Fist in the air!

They played a tight set. Rambled through warrior ballads and tales of death wishing. There was a re-found desperation in Andy and Zach's switching vocals. There was an anger and a jaded-ness that you couldn't see in Zach or Andy’s eyes, because they play most of the show with their eyes closed! Charlie Daniel's style... Because they FEEL it. Because they MEAN it. Because with their eyes closed, those daggers won't fly....

Into you.
Wounding you.
Bleeding you...... killing you.

And Joey plays with a fervor never before seen since the time of the ancient hunts. He looks like he stops breathing the moment before he hits a drum and takes a quick breath before the next hit. In between songs, he catches his breath. Joey's heart doesn't beat ... it pounds. His eyes are affixed ABOVE THE BAND on his ancestors, all the roaming spirits above the BUFFALO KILLERS... WITH them. And FOR THEM...

Andy wields a triple hum bucker SG that I am thinking means “spirit guitar” due to the fact that he has some native mojo, in the forms of feathers and beads, attached to the head stock of his weapon. The moment he launches into a solo, it's "hold on time" for its duration. If asked, Andy COULD tell you that the native Mojo attached to his guitar allows for the spirits of wall fire (electricity) to flow freely to the spectators at this and future shows. OR he will tell you that he thought it looked cool.

Either way, I'm digging it.

Zach. The original BUFFALO KILLER. His stature is that of a GLADIATOR. His heart is strong, like the heart of a LION (king of all beasts). His personality is a shining one... Like GOLD. I'm envious of his bearded face. He is a guy who always apologizes for not staying in touch enough but all of that doesn't matter when he gets behind a microphone... He is convincing. As is the whole BUFFALO KILLERS experience.

I am convinced. I have been convinced. Charged with the spirit of extinction and the promise of a new day, there is a new gang in town. There is a new reason to subscribe to revenge. There is a new way, a new trail. This trail is blazing to and fro, from the old to the new, to the before and to the after.

THE BUFFALO KILLERS watch this trail. This is their trail. This is their land. This is their sound.

This is their way.

www.myspace.com/buffalokillers ... a site the band keeps very up to date. A good place to experience and track the untraceable.

REVIEWS

THE DESTROYED “Russian Roulette” CD
I don't come across too many bands that stay true to their roots, but I have
finally found a gem shining bright through all the bullshit that our world has to offer as music goes. The Destroyed have been around for quite some time releasing their music and gaining a huge fan base across the world. This band has stood the test of time and remained focused on what is really important.... The Music! It's almost amazing to me that a band that started in the 70's is still playing just as hard as they ever were, powerful drums and creative guitar riffs give this new CD a refreshing outlook on what PUNK-ROCK was like for many of us when the movement started. My hats off to these guy's for never letting go of what changed the world of music and inspired so many others. True Punk-Rock! Highly recommended. -Dave Fishwick
SELF-RELEASED by THE DESTROYED
www.TheDestroyed.com

THE TELEGENIC “AsphaltGasoline...” CD
I'm just going to go ahead and grab something out of their press release that accompanied this CD to describe the band. After all, I cant add anything new to it. This band sounds like a newer SOCIAL DISTORTION, a band and sound that I have little time for, or a watered down ‘lite’ version of KINGS OF LEON. I would expect to hear stuff from this CD on that show, THE OC... Which might actually be the case. I wouldn't know though cause I don't watch that show. The Telegenic are dramatic, involved in styles and heavy with baggage. They want me to feel it but I'm not in the mood to either reach out, or be fooled with. -Shawn Abnoxious
by LOCKSTEP MUSIC (MAELSTROM PR)
www.Telegenic.com

DRIVER “Ninth Valley” CD
This is the third, and longest CD from Driver yet, checking in at a whopping 25 minutes! The title, “Ninth Valley”, is a reference to the NSX epithet of calling Cincinnati “Eight Valleys” and in doing so, have recognized their home base of Hamilton, Ohio as the “Ninth Valley.” I like this cryptic analogy! I FULLY endorse it! So, Nine valleys strong now, I'm waiting for the tenth! Why is it that I think the 11th will be in our MINDS? Frankly enough, “Ninth Valley” is definitely Driver's best work to date featuring a good mix of straight forward hardcore punk like the FILTH and MOTORHEAD sound mixed with a healthy dose of midwest humor (more of that good ol' Driver standard: “Adjective, Noun from Adjective Noun” song structure) and breakthrough tracks like on my favorite tracks of the release, “Communism (Catch the Fever)” and the ever-blazing-track-to get-behind “Fan the Flame”. This CD is definitely for fans of fast-paced hardcore-punk, whatever the fucking kids are calling it these days. -Shawn Abnoxious
by LOOKATMEBUMPOLE RECORDS
130 Martin St. Covington, KY. 41011
Driver@macpunk.net

(VARIOUS) “Diggy, Diggy, Dead!” (2x)CD
Just looking at the roster on this CD, I was expecting something good. Being two CDs strong and except for a handful of somewhat interesting tracks, like a kinda crappy sounding live DICKS song, an impressive rendition of a Bee-Gees song by a Swedish band called RICKSHAW, a Sonics-ish RAVENS, another Swedish showing called ON PAROLE, and Chicago band (reminding me of Akron Ohio’s Z’CREEMIN HOTT a bit) called GALACTIC INMATE this whole thing (both CD’s even) is pretty lackluster. This CD is for fans of dirty bar-running dirty-tattoo whiskey drinking low-life ROCK and/or ROLL and I mean that all lovey-dovey and shit with sprinkles on top and plenty of Brill cream on the comb! Did I just hear a ‘57 Chevy peel out? -Shawn Abnoxious
by RUBBLE RECORDS
www.RubbleRecords.com

NUCLEAR (MIXED TAPE) CASSETTE
C-90 chaos from "Phil Hendrie, Skull outtakes. Whatever." The opening paragraph of the attached letter says it all: "Listen up and listen good... I'm all over the place. Music (underlined), art (underlined), inventing (underlined) shit, trying to invent new sex positions with willing female subjex, blah, blah blah..." -Gunther 8544
by www.nuclearskull.com

THE STRONGEST PROOF “One Percent” CD
In rare times like these when every other band on this planet starts to sound the same I am really thankful for bands that just stay true to themselves, and just play what they feel. There is no exception for true music lovers that just want it the way it is supposed to be. First hearing of this band grabbed my attention because some of the members' past projects that I have come to enjoy over the years. But this is foremost the best that has come to date, I guess experience speaks for itself. THE STRONGEST PROOF play a little slower than most of your typical Rock bands, but does not lack in quality for a moment. If I'm going to talk about the songs individually I would be here all day, so I will mention my favorite track.... “Windswept”, that seems to be just a beginning of what this band is capable of when writing good music. Eight fresh songs on this CD, and I hope to hear more in the future. Highly recommended for the collection, you wont be disappointed. Go check them out right now! -Dave Fishwick
from PHRATRY RECORDS
P.O. Box 14267 Cincinnati, OH 45250
www.phratryrecords.com
www.thestrongestproof.com

CHARETTES EYE VIEW      ZINE
This is a quick-read sample zine of sorts designed to showcase the works of JIM CHARETTE. He shows you a few comics, a humorous short writing about a t-shirt he once owned, a sketch drawing and urgings for you to buy one of his “real” zines that is published under the same name by RIVERRATS PRESS (see contact info below). Interesting to say the very least, The bit about the t-shirt caught me. -Shawn Abnoxious
$3 PPD from JIM CHARETTE
PO BOX 9833 Fall River, MA. 02720
www.DarkSideInk.com     www.LeekingInc.com

WAR OF THE WORLDS     DVD
I always sort of felt as if INDEPENDENCE DAY was a remake of the original WAR OF THE WORLDS and always sort of felt cheated by the whole deal... INDEPENDENCE DAY at its best, is no-brainer entertainment... A modern day million dollar b-movie. I saw it in a theater... and It was entertaining.... but not memorable. This version of WAR OF THE WORLDS is much more acceptable. Done better in general. Better FX, better everything. I didn't even mind the sappy ending that only had 1 Billion humans dying, and a reunited family because there was some choice bazooka work in key moments of the movie that made me feel warm! -Shawn Abnoxious

WORD WARS DVD
Based on Stefan Fatsis' highly entertaining bestseller Word Freak, producer and co-director Eric Chaikin (an expert player in his own right) documents four of SCRABBLE's finest tile-trackers in all their eccentric glory en route to the 2002 National Championship in San Diego. Matt Graham is a world-class anagrammer who's done some writing for Conan O'Brien and Saturday Night Live. His crammed apartment houses hundreds of dictionaries and bottles of vitamins referred to as "smart drugs." Graham also has a taste for beer and gambling, and a deep scar across his neck illustrates the recklessness. Marlon Hill purposely speaks Ebonics, despite his vast word knowledge, and plans to relocate to Ghana one day. Temperamental to a fault, he often storms away from a game with expletive-laden tirades when drawing too many vowels. However, Hill has enough patience to teach SCRABBLE to inner-city schoolchildren in his hometown of Baltimore. "G.I." Joel Sherman is a former World Champ whose heroic nickname relates to gastro-intestinal issues. He lists his occupation as "professional SCRABBLE player," as medical problems have rendered him unable to hold a regular 9-to-5. Listen for G.I.'s unique rendition of The Beatles' "Across The Universe." Joe Edley's exacting self-discipline has made him a National Champ in three different decades. He memorized the entire Official Scrabble Players' Dictionary while employed as a night watchman and once lived outdoors for five months. Edley's serious M.O. makes him a favorite target among fellow competitors, and his lecture at a Holiday Inn draws yawns from Sherman and others. Also featured are the outdoor SCRABBLE scene in NYC, a roundtable with several women players, and a brief glimpse inside the Hasbro factory. -Gunther 8544
http://www.wordwarsmovie.com

THE ORIGINALS by Dave Gibbons GRAPHIC NOVEL
I read about this graphic novel last christmas, added it to my list of stuff to look for, but never found it. When I ran across it again, after forgetting all about it, I picked it up and gave it a read. Basically, this is a retrofitted futuristic version on QUADROPHENIA about Mods who ride around on hover-scoooters and fight a leather-clad version of the rockers called THE DIRT who, you guessed it, ride Hover-cycles! There's drug use, sex, rock and roll (I suppose) and fashion galore... Like a coming of age sort of tale... But in the end, it all seemed to jump around a bit and didn't flow all that well... Like it could have used about 90 more pages to get it right... It was a good read and I would say if you are only mildly interested in comics but have a mild appreciation for them, and really get into QUADROPHENIA or the scooter phenomenon then check it out. if nothing else, go to BORDERS or some place similar, find a copy, and sit down to read it... -Shawn Abnoxious
by VERTIGO
VertigoComics.com

Reuben from PEARLENE watches the debut of the BUFFALO KILLERS while having the stature of a Greek myth.

Until next time... It’s been “real”... new update soon...

NEWS
By Shawn Abnoxious

I read about something called THE MUSIC LAB on The Neus Subjex's MESSAGES OF THE BORED and found it real interesting... Since a press release was planned for local bands, labels and other media, I just went ahead and got some info from there to regurgitate on the new Online NSX. As always, the NSX isn't seen as "local media" and therefore selected to receive press releases.... Anyway, this whole MUSIC LAB biz seems real interesting and full to the brim with an inspiring focus on the local music scene. Basically, from what I gather, THE MUSIC LAB is a new 30-minute program will air on the Waycross Community Channel. The program will be a monthly program and plans to feature a wide variety of music genres with MUSIC LAB reps set up to scour various clubs filming bands. The first episode will air in June and will feature CROATAN, CHAKRAS (with interview), DARK SOUL, GERALDS RAINBOW (also with interview), CZAR NOK and more. Almost makes me sad that I cancelled my cable, AND I actually lived in the Waycross area. Those interested can stay tunned to the following website for more info:
www.waycross.org

THE MAD HATTER in Covington is supposedly featuring a monthly series of ROCK shows called HELLS BELLS. PHRATRY RECORDS artist THE STRONGEST PROOF was in the first wave of attacks supported by ROCK AND ROLL SOLDIERS, THE GREAT DEPRESSION and LANGUS... Of course it was time to do another episode of FUNCTIONAL INCONVENIENCE, but since it's a SERIES, that means there is still time...

The spaciously superb, all-ages MAD HATTER is located at 620 Scott Street in Covington (KY, 41011) http://www.madhatterclub.com

Websites of bands:
www.rnrsoldiers.com
www.thestrongestproof.com (also: www.phratryrecords.com)
http://www.myspace.com/langus

GUNNY!!!!
Everybody join me in welcoming Gunther 8544 to the permanent ranks of the NSX. His is a friendship that I can account totally to the NSX, and I'm glad he has decided to jump onboard the new NSX online ride... Read his review of the new one from the BUZZCOCKS... It's happening.... There's two more “staff” additions possible too. Can you guess who they are?

I know that I have posted this on the BORED and put it into the ZERO WORSHIP database, as well as carry a hard copy around with me to show people and all, but its just so damn funny! Here it is again, just to hammer the point home:

E-mail sent to TheNeusSubjex@aol.com:

Hello jerx--

I've written to you before about the info on my band, PJC, on your website which is SO WRONG it's ridiculous. My singer Kelly has snail-mailed you a letter. Still the same misinformation appears. So let me try one more time to give you the facts. Victor, you're entitled to your opinion, if you think us "dreary", well whatEVER... I prefer to think of it as "moody." There are a whole bunch of folks scattered around the world who are paying big bucks for our 1985 EP; I guess not everyone finds us so "dreary." We have quite an international following these days...are getting ready to do a European release of our
own as well as appear on an international compilation on a German label. Perhaps you need another listen. Curious when you saw us play and what tunes of ours you've heard to make this judgment. At least get our band's history right. Dougie Death Hallet has the FACTS SO WRONG. Kelly and I were in a band with Randy Cheek and Joe Hamm BEFORE the birth of PJC. That band, named Get Christy Love, had a strong run in the early 80s on the local punk rock scene. As bands do, Get Christy Love broke up and Kelly & I developed PJC, which played locally/regionally from 1983-1988. Never had to convince anyone to join our band---at one point we were up to 6 players.
If you would please print correct info about PJC, I'd be less likely to be pissed off when I see your site come up when I do a PJC search. The least you could do is put a link to our website---perfectjewishcouple.us---to make amends for spreading this garbage about us. Thank you for your cooperation.

Shari Lauter
Perfect Jewish Couple
Chief Composer, violinist, engineer, and all-around musical bitch

(what's wrong with "dreary"? if they hadn't come across as such whiners, I'd be interested in their band. I love "dreary"! - Andy the NSX webmaster one)

The response that I composed myself:

Sheri...

Well, now, I could respond many different ways to your e-mail but as usual, I will overlook the IDIOCY of humanity in general to clear up a few things ... and in the process try not to call you any names...

1) I have only heard one PJC song. It was on a JOCKEY CLUB tape, and I actually thought it was cool. So don't mistake Victor's comments as NEUS SUBJEX fact. But then again, having an opinion of my own is MAYBE wrong, so perhaps I should hold onto that "JERX" thing and re-judge the only song I heard by you... Nah, that's not my style, but know this: You are dangerously close to ruining any burgeoning sense of appreciation that I may have had for PJC and its ability to grow ... maybe you should just shut your pie-hole BEFORE YOU RUIN THE WHOLE THING!

2) The ZERO WORSHIP database was created from a long e-mail Victor had written and designed to be added to with the help others. Look to the page for help. So any lack of not getting something straight or even out there, is really your fault. It's an objective oral history of sorts. You want say your bit, then go ahead and fire away! The opportunity has always existed, and you failed to even notice.

3) I think you may be guilty of over emphasizing your importance in life and the scheme of things. You should be grateful that when you do a search for PJC that ANYTHING pops up. The fact that something that is perceived as negative pops up close to the top isn't anyone's fault. Not mine. Not Victor's... Not even yours... I wonder if someone still had said something wrong, but positive (in your eyes) if you would still be so damn angry... I mean, FUCK! You claim to be a violinist and that is one beautiful instrument! I didn't think anyone who played such a beautiful instrument could be so damn angry! Girl, you're a whirlwind! Damn!

I have the utmost appreciation for music ... of ALL sorts. And a furthered appreciation for my City's music heritage. I think that I have proven that over the last 10 years, and continue to do so. So this is what I'm going to do for you... I'm going to take your e-mail, and my response, and post it on the ZERO WORSHIP page after I finish this e-mail. Your snail-mail will be ignored because I don't feel like retyping any blab you have put in there. You didn't notice before about anyone's ability to post responses on any band, but now you know... I am also going to put this on the NEUS SUBJEX MESSAGES OF THE BORED because I would like to use you as an example of just some of the
B U LL S H I T (and I took the time to space those letter out) that I go through on a pretty frequent, but too infrequent, basis.

Honestly, seriously... You maybe have ruined your own band with me. Even if I found your rare records, I now, would probably just laugh them off. I have enough music in my life and enough friends (not that we were ever going to go there despite this e-mail) to waste time on such a snob as yourself. I don't care if you EVER participate in ZERO WORSHIP, check out my message Bored, read my zine or send me any review material. I don't like people like the way your appear to me in this e-mail. THANK YOU for showing your true colors so I may stay away.

You said your piece. I said mine. I went ABOVE AND BEYOND anyone else's request and critics from ZERO WORSHIP so only one more thing to say to you...

LIFE IS A HARD FUCKER. Don't EVER forget that!

-Later Days,
Shawn Abnoixous
Jerx, Editor of The Neus Subjex, Musical ASSHOLE

(You'd think that they'd have a better website if they wanted to set the record straight. Get off your _____ PJC!!! I want to download some "dreary" MP3s. - Andy B1!)

REVIEWS

BATTLESHIP “Princess” CD-EP
This CD is one of the finest examples of what it's like to be totally open to new ideas that end up being something great. BATTLESHIP has got it all right when it comes to letting go of influences and just letting things fall into place. In my past years, I have come across many bands that have impressed me this way, but at the same time, I can still point my finger on what this reminds me of. A little band that was here in Cincinnati destined to be great, but fell short do to a unexpected death that was (BRAINIAC). I say this due to the similar style, and instruments that were used to make it stand apart from others. Needless to say I still feel like this is a great CD... but I believe this style has come and gone, and cannot be duplicated by anyone other than the originals. That's my feelings anyway. Judge for yourself!
-Dave Fishwick
from ON/ON Switch
PO Box 641122
SF, CA 94164
www.OnOnSwitch.com

FUXTER SCHITTLY “Buddy Weed” CD
One part experimental, the other part mind-fuck (which I guess one could consider experimental too)... FUXTER SCHITLLEY is brought to you from deep inside the mind of Max Cole who is also the drummer from BY PRODUCTS OF AMERICA and provides the music for this CD, and features samples from RICHARD PRYOR stand-up comedy routines for lyrics. Interesting to say the least, out-there and odd. For those who are all Lewis & Clark about their musical definitions. -Shawn Abnoxious
SELF-RELEASED by FUXTER SCHITTLY

JO & THE MUTHAF!@#$%^ers “JO” CD/EP
I'm quite amazed by this latest release from this girl (JO) and the band
(The MFers). This CD has brought back the brutal vocal style of the hole
(RIOTGRRL) thing that tends to pop up from time to time. But don't get me wrong... and this is the way it was meant to be. It's ROCK/PUNK/SOULFUL, and most of all just plain out great. Three songs that are just a taste of what's to come, and I can't wait! Fans of (The Dropkick Murphy's),(Tommy and the Terrors) should really take hold of this CD. I have a feeling that this is just the beginning of more great albums to come. Send this girl a e-mail and show your support, or check out her website. You have nothing to lose but a good time. DO IT NOW!!! -Dave Fishwick
SELF-RELEASED by JO
5 Mosley ST, APT.1 Boston, MA 02125
www.jo234.com
jo@jo234.com

BUZZCOCKS "Flat-Pack Philosophy" CD
With the fifth post-reunion album from these lads from Manchester, the 'Cocks continue to enhance their legend and maintain their credibility in 2006. The blueprint drawn by Shelley/Diggle has been examined closely by Oasis, Pete Yorn, Ash, and the Arctic Monkeys. Like several efforts from the recent past, some folks have had a beef with the modern rock-type production. If studio-tweaking's not your bag, then go buy a Mummies or Rip Offs record. Actually, you should do that regardless of the band in question, but I digress. What I'm trying to say is that 1977 was almost thirty years ago. The spiral has been scratched, Reggie Jackson no longer pitches VCRs for Panasonic, Devoto's face is buried in a dirty magazine, and only Don Fleming from Gumball still listens to 8-tracks. "Wish I Never Loved You" is a fine, hook-filled choice for a single (released with two non-CD cuts), with its phrasings of longing and regret. "Reconciliation" could very well be the next one picked from the basket. Repeated "Oohs" contained throughout recall "Love You More" from the classic era. The agonizing tone ("The separation's more than I can bear") cuts like a straight razor. Consumerism is given a ride on "Credit" ("Paradise is a brand new car") before crashing on "Soul Survivor" (a tightly-wound, two-minute lap penned by Diggle). What's with him and autos? (Diggle did author "Don't Let The Car Crash," after all.) While a friend and I were hanging out on the Buzzcocks' tour bus in '99, someone asked, "Have you ever watched a NASCAR race?" A band member answered, "I've seen examples." Ok, it was Shelley who replied, but Diggle would've probably countered with something similar. "I've Had Enough" has tons of jangle that would make Johnny Marr jealous. "Between Heaven And Hell" creates a new harmony in your head, as Shelley and Diggle join together in the refrain. I'd say catch the 'Cocks on the Warped Tour, but I wouldn't want you to embarrass yourself in public. Still, you could take in their set at 10 AM and have plenty of time for the 11:00 brunch at your favorite stripper bar. Check the juke for "Orgasm Addict" before ordering your grits and Guinness. -Gunther 8544
www.cookingvinyl.com

BLACKPOOL ROX II #08
This zine focuses a majority of it’s space to its local scene, both old and new, but also provides some info on what's going on in other places in their extensive review section. This issue features a co-release with a CD titled “The Ugly Truth About Blackpool” which is a 27 track CD covering bands from the Blackpool area spanning from 1977-2005. The zine has a large portion of itself dedicated to a blurb about each band that I really enjoyed reading. Bandwise, the CD covers a wide range of sounds ranging from early punk and post-punk noise, to street-punk/Oi to some modern day sounds (i.e. Turbonegro). In fact, The CD shines in the spectrum of different music styles covered with some of them coming from hard-to-find CD’s and demo tapes that the bands released themselves for promotion or whatever. I was especially interested in tracks from the bands TUNNEL VISION, SYNTAX, THE(E) TRANSMISSIONS, KENNETH TURNER SET, and THE PHANTOM CREEPS (to name a select few) which ranked among my fav's but really, the CD and Zine package was a great thing and provided a morning’s worth of entertainment keeping me amused while drinking beer and waiting for the guys who were installing high-speed internet to try and find a way out of work. -Shawn Abnoxious
JUST SAY NO TO GOVERNMENT MUSIC
PO BOX 1025 Blackpool, ENGLAND, FY3 0EB
www.JSNTGM.com

THE LOVELESS DVD
Cool rockabilly soundtrack fantastically fills out this early eighties art film that doubles as Willem Defoe’s feature debut. Classic story line set in the fifties about a small biker gang stuck in a small town and townspeople go out their way to make trouble, but this film looks way cool and has a David Lynch type of feel to it probably due to it. It’s almost comedic how “gay leatherboy” that they make these tough guy bikers look. For those in the know, also features original score by Robert Gordon and John Lurie.
-Andy Breighton
www.blue-underground.com

PALINDROMES DVD
This is writer/director Todd Solondz’s (Happiness, Storytelling) lastest foray into the darkest neverworlds of black comedy. It has all the typical dry wit and slow moving humor and sarcasm that you would expect with a Todd film. The big twist this time is that the main character is played by about six different actresses. It’s no big deal that you’ll get confused, because you’ll want to watch this more than once. The scenes from the Sunshine Camp are damn priceless! Where do you hire actors like that? If you don’t think that fun can be poked out such topics as teen sex, statutory rape, abortion, religion and patriotism then I suggest that you stay away from this, but I’m going to go watch it again right now. Shawn will die when hears the line “Please pass the freedom toast”.
-A. Brite One Wellspring,
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NATTYVILLE DVD
Hats off to local Cincinnatian Lee Zellars for writing, producing, and directing one hell of fun local film. Lee, obviously working with a bare bones budget, has twisted up a nice little mini Scarface like rags to riches tale that marries well with the several smaller subplots that he sprinkles throughout these 95 minutes. Sex, drugs, cicadas, violence, and success follow the lead characters, Tim and Eddie, throughout this “crime don’t pay” modern day fable. Man, I’d love to see what Lee could cook up with some real money behind! So do you what it to be the big head or the little? You decide. And when you do, decide Nattyville! Andy Brightohn
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Let these few words serve justice to the memory that is Sam Shipman from THE 13’s... He deserves so much more than JUST words... He was a great guy and a pleasure to run into when out and about and the perfect person to have a drink with. Always a smile from Sam... Always a handshake... Always a pat on the back... He will be missed.

NEW MOVES FROM THE WOLVERTON BROTHERS
By Shawn Abnoxious

Recently, THE WOLVERTON BROTHERS had gotten together to prepare for an opening slot with RUBY VILEOS at The Northside Tavern, only to discover that they felt need to do something new.

So they did exactly that and went to work writing new music.

By April 29th, they had three new ones for the hungry crowd to digest. The German group CAN came immediately to mind... The songs were instrumental-based magnets. Droning in parts, grabbing your mind and twisting it around in a form of psychedelia. One of the tracks was very dub influenced, and it sounded great.

Finding a new launch-pad, I hope these songs usher in a new time of creativity for the band.

REVIEWS

THE WANKERS “No Need for a Solo...” CD
Basically, The Wankers have officially documented themselves on this CD... All their best tracks and more from a handful of CD-R’s and some new ones to boot... The Wankers are all over the board with their musical styles, leaving no rock and/or roll rock untouched. They hit them all... a lil' bit this, a lil' bit that... but really, the guys in this band are talented and when they get a good song going, it's hard stopping it. There is something definitely polished about this recording. It’s a good one, but I am so used to the gritty, raw, earlier Wankers material that this CD has had some time getting used to even after several listens. Still, included are murderously tight tracks like “Cable TV”, “Back to Basics” , “3rd Shift Sucks” and “Simple Distractions” (even if it’s a lil' bit Ska-y). “Solo” was a long awaited listen that I'm glad to finally get my greedy hands wrapped around.
-Shawn Abnoxious
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BOMBSHELLS “Audio Wasteland” CD
It seems that California has added one more great punk band to the scene... The Bombshells are a band that I have never heard of before... but will definitely stay on my list of bands to look forward to. This CD has all the elements from the PUNK-ROCK generations that have past us all, but they keep it fresh, and not a burned out sound. The Bombshells have me thinking of some of my favorite past bands such as THE SEX PISTOLS and MUDHONEY, and our very own current locals THE KILL OUTS. I liked every song on this disc cuz all the songs were equally as good as the next, and it didn't drop at all. Thirteen tracks in just 33 minutes grabbed my attention, and hopefully on others as well.
-Dave Fishwick
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THE INCOHERENT ADVENTURES OF      EVERYTHING ALL AT ONCE (Sub-Issue’s) #1, 2
How interesting... This is an always changing comic zine that features a mix-match of used and created characters sort of centering around a cartoon piston named Everything All At Once. This form of the adventure, the sub-Issue, is but yet one of the versions. Saying that there is no coherent story-line to this spectacle is an understatement because after all, I don't think this ‘adventure’ is designed to be coherent. It all really comes across as situationist in its final delivery. Very deep but yet also VERY humorous and somewhat political... “A is A” (I think I get that one). “Toll of Rape” that shit is deep! Deep like the majority of Bob Dylan material is deep. You see, I’m not quite sure I really understand all the various messages of Bob Dylan songs. I can talk about them for hours and really bore those around me (I know this cause I have did it before), but I know in the finish-line muck of it all, Dylan songs have to be deep. This zine is deep in that same way. -Shawn Abnoxious
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“THE HUNT FOR SOMETHING NEW”
It's official, since the unjustified cancellation of ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT, I have been looking for something new to replace its comedic power. I watched HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER a couple times, it’s decent. It’s good to see NEIL PATRICK HARRIS still on the up’s after HAROLD & KUMAR GO TO WHITE CASTLE and I watched THE LOOP (which is a bit better than MOTHER) and an episode of FREE RIDE (which is about like THE LOOP) but I think I found an adequate replacement in THE OFFICE. I never really got the British version of the show, but the American version had me paralyzed with laughter. Especially the “Diversity Day” Episode from the Season one collection! ARMS LOWERED for the enamored E-RING cause I haven't heard anything about it cancellation or otherwise. I have ANDY BRIGHTONE looking for a all-new completely stupid show for us to get behind the way we did with E-RING, but he's coming up WAY short so far. -Shawn Abnoxious

BUKOWSKI: BORN INTO THIS     DVD
I had to watch this movie in three, or four separate sittings. Too much to take in in one sitting. Too great to take-in in just one sitting. In fact, I thought I was going to explode from how great the movie was done. It was very inspirational. It’s made me want to redo EVERYTHING I have done so far, and I guess that fact shows in my various projects. I didn't know too much about Bukowski before this movie but by its end, when his last wife was talking abut his last moments, I got choked up. This movie is a great exploration of the man, the character and the legend known as Bukowski and as I see it, isn't SUGGESTED , but REQUIRED viewing for everyone reading this. -Shawn Abnoxious