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Vinyl Find: Mike Watt – Ball-Hog Or Tugboat?

I bought this on CD back in 1995 after seeing a live performance of Mike Watt featuring Eddie Vedder and Dave Grohl performing “Big Train” on John Stewart’s late night show.  Remember that show? Ball-Hog Or Tugboat? is anything but consistent as its detractors will undoubtedly raise as it’s main flaw.  Yes, it’s Mike Watt [...]

Review: 2010 – The Year in Box Sets

I am certain MoB will drop its “Best of 2010″ list in due time, but I thought I might get a jump on the proceedings and highlight three of the top box sets of the year. You have likely heard all about Springsteen’s The Promise: The Darkness On The Edge Of Town Story, the reissue [...]

Ten Atoms

I have started a label with Kyle Matteson called Ten Atoms (follow us on Twitter). We are thrilled to be releasing a limited edition, 300 copy, 4-song vinyl EP from Conrad Plymouth. In this digital age why bother, right? I enjoy the portability of music as much as the next person. It’s convenient and easy, [...]

Vinyl Score :: Taboo 2: New Exotic Sounds of Arthur Lyman

I feel like I’ve just opened Pandora’s box. I returned from a marathon vinyl shopping trip at Bay View books and vinyl. Seriously, that place has got some great stuff in there. I could have spent another 5 hours in the joint. Anyway, thus far the total gem that rises above the rest of my [...]