A music review

I’m back baby! That was pretty quick, huh? I go forever between posts and now I’ve got something added within a few days.

Today I was at my local record store picking up a couple new CD’s and a DVD. I purchased the new Disturbed album (“Ten Thousand Fists”), the fairly new God Forbid record (“IV: Constitution of Treason”), and a Lamb of God DVD entitled “Killadelphia.” Because my true love in life is music, I thought it would be a good idea to play rock critic and pass along a few of my reviews as well as a heads up on what I’ve been listening to lately. Without a doubt, if you are a metal head, you should give the aforementioned God Forbid album a listen. It sounds the way Lamb of God should sound. Don’t get me wrong, I really like Lamb of God but this album rules! As far as Disturbed is concerned, I would suggest borrowing a copy before spending your hard earned cash on it. It’s growing on me, but I haven’t decided if they are really good songs or just a bunch of filler material. We will see…..

As far as other stuff goes, the best heavy metal record I’ve heard in awhile is by a band called Devildriver. The album is called “The Fury of Our Maker’s Hand (which is their 2nd album).” For those of you who don’t know, the lead singer of the band is Dez Fafara who was formerly in Coal Chamber. But don’t worry, this album in no way contains the sound of that nu metal garbage (although Coal Chamber was pretty bad ass). Trust me; this is not one for mom or dad. This one’s definitely for the kids. It is a full on brutal album and as I like to say, it is full of controlled chaos.

Just to go slightly retro on you, do yourself a favor and pick up Life of Agony’s the “River Runs Red.” This bad boy came out in 1993 and still holds up today. Geez, these bands sure have some depressing titles for their band names and records, huh?

Finally, if you only listen to Limp Bizkit, Linkin Park, Sum 41, or the Foo Fighters….first off, God have mercy on your soul, secondly, you are not a metal head. It’s cool if you listen to them, but don’t try and explain to me why they should be in the metal category. It’s kind of like giving yourself a nickname. It should be earned, and if it’s real, you will know it when you hear it. I’ve crapped out heavier things, and trust me, it still stinks.

Well, that’s it. If I do another music review, I will add in some things other than hard rock music, although it may be difficult. I’m also a huge fan of the oldies (I know, I know) and some classic rock such as Clapton and Skynard. Just don’t get me started on AC/DC, Van Halen, or Aerosmith especially when it involves a triple shot from that damn station in Sioux City, Iowa!!!!
Until next time you crazy bastards.

With Love,

The C-Man

I need to get some things off my chest

Well, well, well,

Hey Kids, it’s been awhile since I’ve posted and I truly apologize for that. From now on I will make a better effort to get these rants out to my fans. In all honesty, I have a few written out but I was just too damn lazy to get them passed on to Bluto so he could post them online. Now that that’s done….

I need to begin here by passing along a big thank you to my manager. She was nice enough to let my drunken ass hang out the other night and get a few things off of my chest. On the negative side, she knows about this website now so I can’t talk shit about work (not that I would Bridget). So thanks a lot Bridget and hang in there. What was that email address again…joecop? bluecop?....

Normally my rants will be in good natured fun about something pissing me off that’s really not that big of a deal like my shitty football team (any Vikings fans out there?...probably not anymore, go Bengals) or about fun topics like why monkeys rule, but this time I’ve got something that’s really bothering me. I won’t get into the specifics or name any names, but if you are a guy and feel it’s necessary to hit a woman, then you better hope I don’t hear about it. Unless you are a boxer or in the military, there’s no reason to lay your hands on anyone, male or female, unless it’s to protect yourself or your family. Too many times lately, I’ve heard about and personally experienced these situations where these fucking rednecks (sorry about the stereotyping, you’re all included in this group) feel it’s necessary and funny to hurt their girlfriends or wives because they had a bad day. If you feel the need to vent and release some aggression, why don’t you put on your wife beater and go build that carburetor or whatever the hell else you guys do with your dumb ass pickup truck. I know violence makes you feel better, but I hope you realize (which you won’t) that it’s more than the physical pain you are causing. Emotionally you are scarring them and making them afraid to do anything out of fear. If you need someone to fight, give me a ring. I will be more than happy to accommodate your wishes. I may not win the fight, but at least it will be more of an even competition. But then again, that’s part of the problem. You don’t like a fair fight, because then you may get hurt and realize the pain you’ve caused these women.

O.K. Sorry about that. Next weeks rant will be more light hearted and fun. I definitely have to get one out there about my anger towards cell phones (YOU’RE NOT THAT IMPORTANT, HANG IT UP!!!!). Anyway folks, you all take care and remember life is all strawberries and orgasms.

Your Higher Power,

Curtis