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Archive for October, 2005

Questions & Recommendations

A couple of things:

  • Is anyone receiving popup messages when loading this site? I’m trying to determine if this is a spyware issue on my machine or something that’s been added to my template. Nothing against people that have ads, etc on their sites, but I’m not interested in making money of this. Just so everyone know that I haven’t added anything deliberately.
  • My needle is shot. Can anyone recommend a good cartridge or stylus? I’m currently using a Stanton D72E cartridge with an old Pioneer turntable and I’m having trouble finding info on stylus replacement or cartridge replacement. Recommendations appreciate.
  • If you have the chance I’d recommend seeing Bob Mould on this latest tour. Full band, songs from Sugar and Husker Du, very energetic and loud. We saw the Toronto show and it was well worth the drive.
  • Anyone listening to anything good? I’m spinning my wheels trying to find something new and exciting.
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    Catatonics


    The schedule has been pretty tight the past couple of weeks, and this week looks to be no exception. So here’s a quick rundown on the 1984 Hunted Down EP from the Catatonics, one of Syracuse’s first hardcore bands. Member Belvy K would go on to drum for 7 Seconds and the UK Subs before starting Libertine some time in the late ’90’s. In addition to this 7″ the Catatonics had a cut on the Flipside Vinyl Fanzine Volume 2 that was left off of the CD reissue. The whole 7″ was included on a bootleg of four old hardcore singles that included the Clitboys, Active Ingredients, and Mecht Mensch. In between the surface noise you’ll hear fast, screaming hardcore in the NYC vein, which to be honest isn’t very exciting to me anymore. Still, some punk related history from my adopted home town that isn’t about Earth Crisis. “Hunted Down” is the best track, but decide for yourselves:

    Catatonics - Never Again.mp3
    Catatonics - Bet I Will.mp3
    Catatonics - Hunted Down.mp3
    Catatonics - What You See and What You Say.mp3
    Catatonics - Obstinate.mp3

    Notes:

  • Anyone know a good way to reduce surface noise on MP3’s? I’ve been using Goldwave with some success, but as you can tell there’s obvious room for improvement
  • Info and graphic taken from the KFTH Catatonics Page
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