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Format Wars

Kill bad media.

About Me

WHAT IS F O R M A T W A R S?
Is it a state of mind? A way of life? A pit stop on the highway we call life? The ongoing struggle in your mind as you ponder the thousands of entertainment options that bombard you at every step?
The short answer is yes.
The long answer is still yes. But its also an exploration of thoughts and feelings about music, movies, culture and life in general. With some shameless plugs from Format Wars pater familia, Tower Records thrown in there. But it's all in an open, safe forum where everyones opinion is equal.
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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 10/14/2005
Band Website: tower.com
Band Members: All sportos, motorheads, geeks, sluts, bloods, wasteoids, dweebies and dickheads welcome.
Influences: Iron Maiden, Slayer, “Knock Three Times” by Tony Orlando & Dawn, fresh-cut grass, fresh-baked bread, hugs, kittens, getting VD from Rita Dunleavy of Marietta, Georgia in 1997 but getting it taken care of and being totally clean ever since, timanderic.com, Sno-Time at the Apollo, rare roast beef, Spinal Tarp, buddyhead.com, hot tubs and cold beer, near death experiences, Scubs, “No Scrubs”, Soul Train, Stephen’s slow cooked quesadillas, words that start with S, Franz Ferdinand (the historical figure not the band), Anthrax (the club not the band), shopping at Tower Records for all of my music, movie and video game needs, George Forman low-fat grilling, staying up all night talking about my painful childhood and stuff.
Sounds Like: 1,000 golden trombones whispering sweet nothings in your ear.Employee Picks Tower Top
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    Tower Locations:

    NEW YORK CITY
    VILLAGE RECORDS * 692 Broadway (@ E. 4th St.) * 212-505-1500
    VILLAGE VIDEO * 20 East 4th St. (@ Lafayette) * 212-505-1500
    TRUMP TOWER * 721-725 5th Ave. (56th/57th St.) * 212-838-8110
    LINCOLN CENTER * 1961 Broadway (@ 66th St.) * 212-799-2500
    LONG ISLAND
    CARLE PLACE * 105 Old Country Road * 516-873-1010
    MASSAPEQUA * 5294 Sunrise Hwy * 516-541-2222
    HUNTINGTON * 350-370 Route 110 * 631-425-2500
    CONNECTICUT
    STAMFORD * 1145 High Ridge Road * 203-329-6608
    DIRTY JERSEY/ROCKLAND COUNTY
    PARAMUS * 809 Route 17 South * 201-444-7277
    NANUET * 138 Rockland Plaza * 845-627-0500
    BOSTON
    CAMBRIDGE * 95 Mt. Auburn St. * 617-876-3377
    BURLINGTON * 101 Middlesex Turnpike * 781-272-1007
    Need directions? Google it , gramps.
    Or try tower.com .

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    My Blog

    THE WAR DIAL: Power Pop Edition

    Is "power pop" really a genre? I declare yes indeed! Here's some power pop old and new to prove it. Ok Go - "Do What You Want" - Oh No A spirited anthem from one of those permanent also-rans in mu...
    Posted by Format Wars on Sun, 26 Feb 2006 10:25:00 PST

    TWO WORD MUSIC REVIEWS

    TWO WORD MUSIC REVIEWS BY LARRY FOXX Cat Power - The Greatest - Depressing Soul Wolfmother - Wolfmother (import) - Zeppelin Fans Beck - Guerolito - Asi Asi The Strokes - First Impressions of Ear...
    Posted by Format Wars on Fri, 24 Feb 2006 02:18:00 PST

    *ALL THE PRIZES*: FEBRUARY LOVE-FEST!!!!

    Hi, It's me, Larry Foxx again... Reminding you that there's FREE STUFF, right here at FORMAT WARS all week in celebration of Valentine's Day and the love in the air all during the month of February...
    Posted by Format Wars on Tue, 14 Feb 2006 04:41:00 PST

    THE WAR DIAL: Happy VD Edition

    Some self-explanatory love-themed tunes for Valentine's Day. Boner apetite! Dizzee Rascal - "I Luv You" - Boy In Da Corner Even UK grime rappers aren't afraid to say "I Love You" once in a while. ...
    Posted by Format Wars on Sat, 11 Feb 2006 06:44:00 PST

    THE WAR DIAL: What the Eff Edition

    Last time was all heavy doody stuff. This time it's three sad-sack lullabies and one metal-hip-hop hybrid mess. Keep enduring! Cat Power - "Living Proof" - The Greatest Prob'ly not quite as good a...
    Posted by Format Wars on Sat, 04 Feb 2006 06:12:00 PST

    THE BLIND ITEM GAME: MAUDE MAGGART @ Tower Feb. 8

    As part of the T's (that's what people in the biz call Tower now) newly refurbished ANY WEDNESDAY AT TOWER jazz-a-thon, chanteuse lady MAUDE MAGGART will be performing at the Lincoln Center location o...
    Posted by Format Wars on Thu, 02 Feb 2006 04:40:00 PST

    UPCOMING SHOW REPORT

    Since I can't imagine anybody reading all the witty little descriptions I write for each of my recommended upcoming shows, I will re-broadcast this delightful feature here in the blog. Think of it lik...
    Posted by Format Wars on Sat, 28 Jan 2006 06:38:00 PST

    RADIO L. FOXX: Stoner Rock Edition

    Oneida - "Did I Die" - The Wedding Okay, not exactly a stoner rock band by definition (they're more arty Brooklyn weirdo rockers now), but this one is totally a stoner rock tune. Oneida is one of the...
    Posted by Format Wars on Tue, 24 Jan 2006 09:42:00 PST

    *UPDATE* DEATH CAB TAKES A HOLIDAY [BETTER PICS!!!]

    HOT OFF THE PRESSES!!! Death Cab for Cutie stopped by Tower to consult with Michael Tannen, Book Product Specialist at the Lincoln Center store. As you can see by the photo evidence, they rem...
    Posted by Format Wars on Tue, 24 Jan 2006 07:56:00 PST

    FREE LEWIS TAYLOR TIX

    Dear Lovers, Tower in the Village is giving away tickets to the Lewis Taylor show at Bowery. Go to the Tower on 4th St. & B'way on Thursday Jan. 26 and buy his cd and then you get a ticket. You lit...
    Posted by Format Wars on Mon, 23 Jan 2006 02:22:00 PST