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Bush ‘n Bulbous

Posted on Thursday, 10/21/04 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

John Cleese: “How many Bush administration officials does it take to change a light bulb? None. Thereâ€™s nothing wrong with that light bulb. There is no need to change anything.”

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Postmodern DIY

Posted on Thursday, 10/21/04 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Here’s a great idea involving old record sleeves — and Kinko’s.

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It’s A Has Been, Jim

Posted on Wednesday, 10/20/04 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

At the small chance that you hadn’t come across this already: Has Been — William Shatner’s new album as produced by Ben Folds and featuring, among others, Adrian Belew. You can listen to some tracks here (via evaristo). A classic in the making, I say.

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DÃ©ja Voo

Posted on Wednesday, 10/20/04 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Guess what: the rock-concept-opera-album is making a comeback. Run Forest, run!

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Pungent 3D

Posted on Wednesday, 10/20/04 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

This morning at KUR headquarters: a slight headache, pungent cigar remnants and some very entertaining 3D Bush animations. Oh, and looking up the correct spelling for “pungent”, along came this.

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This morning, at KUR Headquarters

Posted on Tuesday, 10/19/04 by Dr Sharleena

I demand an explanation!

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Kwizz of the month

Posted on Monday, 10/18/04 by Dr Sharleena

Which file extension are you?

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The Zappa Composing Method

Posted on Sunday, 10/17/04 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

“When composing, would he go straight to drawing notes on music-sheets, or would he use a piano/guitar and hum along until something good came along? How much of his compositions were accomplished during rehearsals, and how much was defined right away on the “drawing board”? To what degree did FZ’s “sidemen” contribute to the tunes?”
Questions, questions…

Posted in Frank Zappa, Zappa Articles, Zappa Misc | 1 Comment

Zappa Misc

Posted on Sunday, 10/17/04 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Our Brazilian pal Filipe sent us links to some Zappa-related mp3-downloads you will no doubt enjoy: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6.

Posted in Frank Zappa, Zappa Audio/Video | 9 Comments

” I think I did OK in the debate”

Posted on Sunday, 10/17/04 by Dr Sharleena

Verbatim highlights of the daily journal of George W. Bush for the week previous to the third debate.

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Olympia En Regalia

Posted on Saturday, 10/16/04 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Goodbye Sandwich, hello Paris. Also: an interesting write-up on “Peaches En Regalia”.

Posted in Frank Zappa, Friday Boots, Zappa Articles | 4 Comments

A Hideous New Trend

Posted on Friday, 10/15/04 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Sears poncho, anyone?

Posted in Pop Cult | 3 Comments

Les Triplettes

Posted on Thursday, 10/14/04 by Barry's Imaginary Publisher

Surreal, funny, subversive, no dialogue, outstanding drawings. Down with Disney junk — “Les Triplettes De Belleville“ has to be the best animated movie I’ve seen in many years.