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One of the things we discussed on the premier episode of "The Casual Geographer" (which you can listen to here and subscribe to on itunes here) was how hindsight is always 20/20 when evaluating cultural eras. People who came of age in the 90's probably thought the 80's sucked, just as much as people who came of age in the 00's generally didn't look back at the 90's with any reverence.

I'm willing to argue, however, that the early 90's were an incredible time despite any matter of perspective. Two friends had an argument on facebook recently about how music was just as trite ten-twelve years ago (during the height of Total Request Live-mania), which shed light on this perennial Millenial vs. X argument. But what settles this once and for all, as far as I'm concerned, was that in the early 90's, MTV was still airing amazing shit like this:





Greg Dulli and Donal Logue screw around between videos, every band of which they play is somewhere between good and legendary. Dulli even talks about how Wool had the Staal brothers from Scream in it! I can't believe I didn't appreciate this show even more when I was ten. Like the writing on the wall (literally, see some of the comments on these videos) says, MTV doesn't devote a second to counterculture anymore. Ironic, I know, since Dulli's band The Afghan Whigs was already on a major label by this point, and Donal Logue was hardly an indie actor. Actually, most of the videos they introduce were by major-label artists. But regardless, I find it bothersome that this wedge is being driven deeper between those who care and those who are completely unaware. Correct me if I'm off base. 

Also, the Afghan Whigs still own it. 

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I'm posting mainly because I haven't posted anything in a few weeks and I want to post something. I've got a new podcast premiering very soon, but for now, this is all I have to say about it:



Explanations soon. Also, I just got into Chamberlain. I don't know why they're clumped in with the 90's emo-golden-age bands when they sound more like a dad rock band from the late 80's, except good. Maybe it's because David Moore sings like he dusted off some Bob Seger records once the band decided to change their name from Split Lip.  Anyway, they've got some spectacular songwriting, no matter where your ears come from. I've ended a lot of these sentences with prepositions. Talk to you all soon.

Hey, sorry for the lack of updates, but there'll be more soon. For now, my first comedy album "Yeah, I've Thought This Through" is available for free (or name your price...which would be cool of you, just sayin) on Bandcamp right here. Audio embedded below for your convenience.

Have a great weekend!