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Dream Theater: "Systematic Chaos" Review

It would be way too easy for me to say "Dream Theater's new album Systematic Chaos is the best freaking thing ever and you all need to buy it now."  As my favorite band, I like to think they can ...
Posted by Pete on Thu, 14 Jun 2007 09:44:00 PST

Porcupine Tree is the Freaking Best

More people need to listen to this band - seriously.  Take all the best elements of Pink Floyd, Muse, Soundgarden, Led Zeppelin, Tool, Nine Inch Nails, Radiohead & Slayer - and what you get i...
Posted by Pete on Sat, 02 Jun 2007 11:19:00 PST

Rush Album Reviews

With the release of Rush's excellent new CD Snakes & Arrows, I felt compelled to post short reviews of each of Rush's 18 studio albums (I know - I'm that freaking lame).  Each album is rated ...
Posted by Pete on Mon, 14 May 2007 10:02:00 PST

Every Concert I've Been Waiting For....

.....all likely within the same few months... The Police. Genesis. Van Halen (w/ DLR) Rush.  ....and I'll still pay $75/ticket to see these shows before I'll go see Ozzy for free.  God bles...
Posted by Pete on Thu, 15 Feb 2007 07:02:00 PST

I Cannot Wait For Spring...

Porcupine Tree - "Fear of a Blank Planet" - APRIL Rush - "Snakes & Arrows - MAY 1 Dream Theater - "Systematic Chaos" - JUNE
Posted by Pete on Thu, 15 Feb 2007 06:56:00 PST

Mischa Barton Is Not Hot

Everywhere I look I see Mischa Barton - magazines, TV, out-of-home print ads.  She's being paraded around like we men are supposed to drool over her, and I frankly just don't see the attraction.&...
Posted by Pete on Sat, 23 Dec 2006 03:32:00 PST

Top 10 Songs That Had Nothing To Do With 2006

10) "Deuces Are Wild" (Aerosmith) 9) "Any Way You Want It" (Journey) 8) "Headin' Out To The Highway" (Judas Priest) 7) "Fear of the Dark" (Iron Maiden) 6) "Highway Star" (Deep Purple) 5) "Baba O'Reil...
Posted by Pete on Sat, 23 Dec 2006 10:39:00 PST

Top 10 Songs of 2006

Once in a while I'll actually listen to music that's (A) not Dream Theater, and (B) was made after 1987.  2006 was a pretty decent year for some of that new music.  Here, in somewhat of an o...
Posted by Pete on Fri, 22 Dec 2006 01:15:00 PST

Summerfest Recap

Lavish Radish rocked Summerfest this past Thursday at the all-new Miller Oasis.  We had a great crowd for a weekday afternoon, likely because the weather was perfect and there was a free adm...
Posted by Pete on Sat, 08 Jul 2006 09:32:00 PST

SUMMERFEST!!

Well, it never hurts to try, I guess.  I  just got a call from Summerfest, and my old band Lavish Radish got a coveted slot on the brand new Miller Oasis stage.  Although we h...
Posted by Pete on Mon, 17 Apr 2006 02:58:00 PST