Feel The Same Way

FIRST, THE REVIEWS

• Frozen Pre-Packaged Squash: Hideous
• "A Band Called Death:" Really interesting. There's a Vernon Reid quote towards the end of the doc that sums it up nicely. When describing the band's recently rediscovered lost '70s album he says, "There's no doubt on this record. Only conviction." 

I'm going to see Saigon Kick in August. And yes—that is a Frodo magnet holding the ticket to my fridge. In one of those wonderfully serendipitous moments that sprinkle our lives like sacred jimmies, I was shuffling through my iTunes last week when I hit a Saigon Kick song. I thought "Wow, I must've seen those guys a half dozen times back in the day. Such a shame the original lineup isn't intact anymore." 

I Googled, and found out they'd recently reunited (including original singer Matt Kramer). Binge listening commenced, and I remembered just how much I loved their first two albums (if you think "Love Is On The Way" sums up the Saigon shebang, you're at the same party as those who think "Love In An Elevator" sums up Aerosmith). 

I'm now anxiously awaiting a night of songs I love at unhealthy decibels that fill the musical chamber of my chest cavity with godlike power. Or, at the very least, a good game of Count the Middle-Aged Mullets. 

You know who else I'm excited about? These guys: 

I'm a Thin Lizzy fan from way back, and since this is the most recent touring amalgam of Lizzy under a new name (that's Scott Gorham second from right), AND features Ricky Warwick from The Almighty on lead vocals, I was primed. 

Is it as good as hearing Phil Lynott sing "Cowboy Song" or "Emerald?" 

No. 

But (A) that's not the point, and (B) it's damn good stuff. They channel the denim and leather Irish outlaw feel of the band they're honoring and it works. Check out the first single, "Bound For Glory" to see what I mean. 

Meantime, we've hit the suffocating summer 90s here so my Arctic DNA won't be outside until November. When the air makes you physically sick, it's time to hit the library, or in my case, my Booksfree account. 

Here's my new thing for today: 

Until next time, for the love of God...hydrate!