Category Archives: Personal

Outside Now

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Depending on how well you know me, it may or may not come as a surprise to you dear reader, that this is where Kill Ugly Radio ends. There are quite a few reasons why I decided today was a … Continue reading →

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Today’s Ear Worm: The Game

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Das Pop are a Belgian band who first became known through their victory in the 1998 edition of Humo’s Rock Rally. I never really thought much of them though I did buy their debut album “I Love” when it first … Continue reading →

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Zappa & The Mothers – Does Geography and Media Influence Musical Tastes

Posted on April 10, 2011 by urbangraffito

Having grown up on the Bible Belt of Western Canada where the only sources of musical entertainment for the longest time were the local Country & Western and adult easy listening radio stations, it’s hard to imagine such a place … Continue reading →

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From Hungary With Love

Posted on March 15, 2011 by Balint

I discovered Frank Zappa’s music in the early years of the ’70s, back in my home country, Budapest, Hungary. I was about 20 years old, and just went through eight years of music training, and four years of art school, … Continue reading →

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Space Brothers and Mike Keneally @ Red Dock Saloon, 2009

Posted on February 24, 2011 by urbangraffito

I’d like to dedicate this particular post to my friend, and fellow KUR-Meister, Balint, who recently reminded so well that sometimes it’s worthwhile just to post just for the fun of it all, and for the love of the music, … Continue reading →

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King Kong – Mother of All Monster Songs

Posted on February 14, 2011 by urbangraffito

From its first introduction in 1967, Frank Zappa‘s “King Kong” was a composition made for solos – horn solos, keyboard solos, drum solos, guitar solos. “King Kong” had them all. It was also a vehicle for extensive jamming. So, no … Continue reading →

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Mothers of Invention on Vinyl – Are You Experienced?

Posted on February 9, 2011 by urbangraffito

When I came across these posts on YouTube, I could not help but share them here at KUR. Not because of the individual tracks themselves (which have been digitalized) – “Aybe Sea” (above) which closes side one of Burnt Weenie … Continue reading →

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Sunday Big Note – Listening Session #13

Posted on February 6, 2011 by urbangraffito

Growing up as a Canadian teenager in the 1970s, one could literally count the number of well known “homegrown” musical groups and artists on the fingers of one’s hand (okay, maybe two). The trouble was that, at the time, Canada … Continue reading →

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Sunday Big Note – Listening Session #11

Posted on January 23, 2011 by urbangraffito

The choice of this week’s Sunday Big Note was an easy one as it is also one of our webmaster’s favorites as well. Indeed, it put a smile on my face to learn that he had this very recording in … Continue reading →

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Zappa’s Coven of Drowning Witches

Posted on January 19, 2011 by urbangraffito

On more than one occasion, upon seeing the colossal size of my Frank Zappa music collection, I’ve been asked, “How many versions of Zappa songs do you really need?” Of course, to someone who isn’t a fan of Zappa’s music, … Continue reading →

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