Heavy Rotation

  • The Clientele -

    The Clientele: God Save the Clientele
    I love this record with its rich pop melodies and guitar feedback. Might be a little mellow for the kids today, but give it a listen on Sunday morning while having your coffee and reading the paper.

  • The National -

    The National: Boxer
    These indie darlings are well worth a listen to.

  • Ted Leo and the Pharmacists -

    Ted Leo and the Pharmacists: Living With the Living
    Hmmm...only way to describe it is Black Flag meets UB40.

  • Ryan Adams -

    Ryan Adams: Easy Tiger
    The alt-country king returns with something fantastic. This is one of my favorite records of 2007.

  • Bob Dylan -

    Bob Dylan: Blood On the Tracks
    I was cleaning out my CDs and forgot that I had this. I could listen to "Tangled Up in Blue" all day. I think this might be my favorite Dylan album.

  • Tegan and Sara -

    Tegan and Sara: The Con
    Go get this record. Do not delay. Sleater Kinney I'm over you.

  • Josh Rouse -

    Josh Rouse: Subtitulo
    Humor me. Just go get it. Give a listen to "Given' It Up" and you will thank me.

  • The Sea and Cake -

    The Sea and Cake: Everybody
    These guys are awesome. I can't decide who is dreamier Sam Prekop or Archer Prewitt. If you are looking for something to listen to this summer, this is it.

  • Stephen Malkmus -

    Stephen Malkmus: Pig Lib
    How can you not love the smart ass lead singer from Pavement? "Vanessa From Queens" is my favorite tune on this whole album. This album is filled with hypnotic melodies and sarcastic lyrics. Fans of Pavement will not be disappointed.

  • Dinosaur Jr. -

    Dinosaur Jr.: Beyond
    J Mascis is back. If you are a fan of Green Mind you will love this record.

  • Marvin Gaye -

    Marvin Gaye: What's Going on
    I love this record from start to finish. With lyrics about drug abuse, poverty, and the Vietnam War, this album was an immediate sensation and has endured as a classic of early-1970s soul. Get the remastered version released in 2002.

  • Urge Overkill - Urge Overkill

    Urge Overkill
    Urge Overkill: Saturation
    An awesome Chicago Band from the early 90's. I used to go see these guys all of the time at Metro, Empty Bottle, and Double Door. These guys played all over the city for a year straight. Check out "Sister Havana" and "Back on Me".

  • The Shins -

    The Shins: Wincing the Night Away
    GO GET THIS NOW...The Shins will change your life!

  • Josh Rouse -

    Josh Rouse: Nashville
    Just simple dreamy lyrics- I love sensitive boy rock!!!! I put his songs on mix tapes for girls I am trying to woo.

  • Cat Power -

    Cat Power: The Greatest
    Some people think Chan Marshall is a mess- I find her dreamy. Go get this record listen to it, then listen to Dusty Springfield, and then finish the evening off with a good belt of whiskey. Call me in the morning and we'll talk.

  • The Hold Steady -

    The Hold Steady: Boys & Girls of America
    Paste rated this album #2 in their best of 2006. I gave them a listen off of that review and let me tell you they rock. What I dig most about them is the fact they sound like a drunken Springsteen. This album is loaded with a ton of heavy guitar riffs and lyrics you can't understand. RUN DON'T WALK to your nearest record store and pick this bad oscar up.

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November 29, 2007

Party Date

Tradingplacesp16Tomorrow is Duke & Duke's holiday party.  Before I could even sit in my chair this morning the phone was ringing. 
ME: SPEAK
TURBO:  AH....There you are.
ME:  What can I do for you?
TURBO:  Are you ready for the Holiday Party?
ME:  Does the Pope wear a funny hat?  I'm ready.  Are you ready?
TURBO:  Does Rose Kennedy wear a black dress?  You bet your sweet ass I'm ready.  I've been practicing my moves all week.  I'm hoping to reach a new low.
ME:  Excellent
TURBO:  You wanna go together?
ME:  Turbo, are you asking me on a date? 
TURBO:  No, asshole.  Do you wanna hang out before hand, do some Jaegger Bombs and blaze a trail together?  You know I don't like to roll to their functions solo.
ME:  Wow, you really know how to flatter a girl.  Are you afraid of HR after last year?  I can't.  I've got shit to do.
TURBO:  I ain't afraid of nobody!  Like what?
ME:  You're afraid of HR-don't bullshit me.  That lady has been gunnin' for you ever since last year.  None of your business.  Girls must have secrets.
TURBO:  Fuck her.  She'll change her tune after she sees my moves.  Wait, when did you become such a PUSSY? What do you have to do?  I don't even want to know.  YOUR EXCUSES ARE YOUR OWN.
ME:  Nice.  I will see you there around 7.  I have work to do.  Later.
TURBO:  You ain't got shit to do except reading ESPN.com.
ME:  That's your opinion and you're entitled to it.  Later.
TURBO:  ( Hannibal Lecter voice) Run for the lambs Clarice.
I often wonder what we look like to other people when they see us bickering in a bar like an old married couple. I've spent way too much time with him over the last 5 years.

Posted at 12:30 PM in TURBO |

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Colleen

You need to start an "Overheard at Duke & Duke" website...hilarious stories!

Posted by: Colleen | December 02, 2007 at 11:07 PM

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