rock and roll musings by Tim Byrnes

BLEEKER AND MACDOUGAL'S CORNER OF THE WORLD

(Author's note: between starting a new job at a local convenience store and familiarizing myself with 'Aerial', I haven't had the time to prepare anything so I'm gonna give the reins to our two newest correspondents, my cats. In depth 'Aerial' review coming soon. All I'll say for now is that I'm in love. Again. tb)

     "MacDougal, we're gonna get in trouble."

      "Oh don't be such a pussycat, Bleek, the skinny guys been under the headphones since last night listening to that new Kate Bush CD. He ain't paying no attention to us. Come on, say hello to the people."

     "Uh, h-hello folks. I'm Bleeker Street Kitten, Scared-of-Patti-Smith, I'm a Gemini, a black and gray tabby and would like to go on record as being against this whole idea...."

      "Then step aside, Alice and let a real cat show you how it's done. Yo, hello and whattaya know, rsidents of motime? This here's MacDougal X. Cheese, the orange door hinge of power slapping out curds of words to you and yours throughout the bloggedty blog universe!"

       'McDougal, I don't think Tim would like it..."

       "Oh, Tim doesn't like anything, remember? With the possible exception of Sonic Youth and all that lease-breaking crap he plays all the time."

     "That's not, true, no it isn't, no it's not. Tim likes me! And you! And even Buster."

      "Well, OK, he likes us, I'll grant ya that, but ya gotta admit, the boy spends more time bitching than enjoying things."

      "That's because he's thoughful. Like me. S'matter a fact, I'd say that me and Tim are a lot alike. You and Buster just run around having fun alla time like it's OK and me and Tim worry about important things. You really can't look at how the world's going without getting worried and I think me and Tim have the right idea."

       "Well, a number one, you can't change it and neither can Tim. B number 2, all we see of the world is this apartment except for when we escape and even then it's just the parking lot. Heck, Tim doesn't get out much more than us and half of that time he's just walking Buster anyway. Besides, if you and him are so much alike then why are you afraid of Patti Smith? Tim dotes on her doings."

      "Ahem. I am NOT scared of Patti Smith! It's just that 'Easter' was a little jarring coming after that Tangerine Dream record he'd been playing. I'd never heard music before and neither had you. As I recall, you were frozen in fear when that came on. The only reason Tim knew I was scared was 'cause I was running around. So physician, heal thyself or something. You're not the boss of me. Buster is."

     "BUSTER??!! You mean to tell me you let that mangy old hound tell you what to..."

      "He's right behind you."

       "AHHHH!!! WHAT??!!!

      "Gotcha. heheheheheheheh."

       'Why you, I oughta........"

       MEOWWgrzzleklkikRARRARmoew&^%#$@%&*( catfight noises)

      Good day, kind readers. This is Buster Byrnes in for Tim, who's currently immersing himself in the new Kate Bush CD, preparing for his upcoming review of same. I'd like to apologize for the behavior of my 2 feline charges, who's opinions most certainly do not reflect the opinions of punk rock blues. I'd also like to take this opportunity to remind you that the 30th Anniversary edition of 'Horses', tthat phenomenal Patti Smith debut record was released the other day under the title 'Horses/Horses'. Disc One is a newly remastered version of that classic work while Disc Two is a live recording of the entire album, featuring Tom Verlaine and Flea as well as Lenny Kaye, Jay Dee Daugherty, Tony Shanahan, Oliver Ray and, of course, the lovely and talented Patti Lee Smith.

     Tim has gone down on record as saying that "Horses" was a life changing record for him and I'm sure he wouldn't mind my urging anyone who has not heard the record to purchase one today. And judging by the idiot grin he's currently wearing as he listens under the headphones, I would bet that 'Aerial' by Kate Bush will soon be heartily recommended by our second favorite author.

      I mean, Tim's good but he's no Lester Bangs.

      '

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