Sculpture By G. Augustine Lynas
Hah, this one never gets old.
On This Date, February 25th, in 1978: Nick Lowe released his debut album, Jesus Of Cool (entitled Pure Pop for Now People in the states). It contained the singles “(I Love The Sound Of) Breaking Glass,” “Little Hitler” and “So It Goes,” and well as fan favorites like “Marie Provost” – with its uber-dark lyrical humor – and Lowe’s delirious ode to Bay City Rollers fanatics everywhere, “Rollers Show.” Absolutely indispensable British Power Pop.
“A Crack On The Head Is What You Get For Asking…”
On This Date, February 23rd, in 1985: The Smiths’ Meat Is Murder was the #1 album in the UK. Meat Is Murder is a fantastic album just crammed with amazing songs like “What She Said,” “That Joke Isn’t Funny Anymore,” “How Soon Is Now?” and “The Headmaster Ritual,” but my favorite is “Barbarism Begins at Home.” I’m going to celebrate the spirit of The Smiths by playing this album really loud as soon as I get home today! Smiths!
Nirvana singer and guitarist Kurt Cobain was born on this day, February 20th, in 1967.
Okay, this introductory ad for After The Rapture Pet Care is either the single most hilarious thing ever on the Internet (if it’s a joke), or . . . still completely hilarious if it’s true. Seriously, I’m speechless.