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Kill Ugly Radio | Frank Zappa & Elsewhere Kill Ugly Radio: Frank Zappa & Elsewhere home fz discog mix wiki jawaka old poop the crypt flickr links Outside Now May 3rd, 2011 • Posted by Barry's Imaginary Publisher Depending on how well you know me, it may or may not come as a surprise to you dear reader, that this is where Kill Ugly Radio ends. There are quite a few reasons why I decided today was a good time to put this old and rusty site to rest, but I won’t go into that. Instead, allow me to say it has been an honor and a pleasure to host KUR during the past 11 years. I’ve learned so much from your comments and emails, laughed my ass off at some of them, and believe me when I say that without KUR, I would have never met some of the brightest people within the Zappa community. I’m proud to say some of them remain close friends to this day. I hope KUR has been a source of fun, discovery and inspiration over the years. Perhaps it gave you a chuckle, or perhaps you became acquainted with music you’d not heard before, perhaps you engaged in, or read some really erudite discussion on a variety of topics. A huge thank you goes out to fellow contributors Balint , Urbangraffito , Dr Sharleena, SOFA, Magicfingers and Alex — and to you silly people for having been with us all these years. If you’re reading this, pride yourself in knowing you were once part of … It’s been a pleasure talking to you — and don’t forget to register to vote . Filed under: Community , Frank Zappa , Personal | 100 Comments » Sunday Big Note — Listening Session #25 April 30th, 2011 • Posted by urbangraffito Read more about: 1995 , 2004 , Chile , classic albums , classic songs , Madrid , streaming audio , the alan parsons project Just about anyone from my generation who became a teenager in the 1970s is going to be extremely familiar with today’s Sunday Big Note artist. Indeed, the debut solo effort by this group – Tales of Mystery and Imagination , released in 1976 – is considered to be a classic album. Of course, I’m speaking of The Alan Parsons Project . Read the rest of this entry » Filed under: Miscellany , Music , Sunday Big Note , YouTubery | 7 Comments » Today’s Ear Worm: The Game April 27th, 2011 • Posted by Barry's Imaginary Publisher Read more about: belgian pop , das pop , ear worm Das Pop are a Belgian band who first became known through their victory in the 1998 edition of Humo’s Rock Rally . I never really thought much of them though I did buy their debut album “I Love” when it first came out, which left me underwhelmed. Fast forward to the here and now, and Das Pop have a new album out called “The Game”. I haven’t heard the full album yet, but the title track I must say is an absolute gem. The retro-style introductory vamp, the vocals, the guitars, the production: this is as close as a pop song gets to being perfect . Don’t take my word for it though — check out the official video (which itself isn’t too shabby either!): Update: For those who cannot view the above video, Urbangraffito has provided this Grooveshark link . Have an ear worm to share yourself? Do tell. Filed under: Music , Personal , Today's Ear Worm , YouTubery | 14 Comments » AltRock Extravaganza – 2011 April 25th, 2011 • Posted by urbangraffito Read more about: 2011 , AltRock , Calomito , Factor Burzaco , Humble Grumble , prog , Sanhedrin , streaming audio , symphonic prog From the very first instant I received a CD release from the independent AltRock label from Milan, Italy, I have been increasingly impressed by the exceptional quality of their releases (see Yugen & Rock In Opposition posted on Saturday, October 30th, 2010). Indeed, the AltRock label appears to be increasingly the “go to label” for prog music lovers. The following four new releases which arrived in my mailbox only add to this label’s increasing appeal. Now, “Let’s hear it for a great Italian label…” Read the rest of this entry » Filed under: Miscellany , Music , Official Releases , YouTubery | 3 Comments » Sunday Big Note — Listening Session #24 April 23rd, 2011 • Posted by urbangraffito Read more about: 2009 , Eddie Jobson , Jammin' Java , streaming audio , Ultimate Zero Project , Vienna , Virginia From the very first time I heard Eddie Jobson perform as a member of Frank Zappa ‘s band in 1976-77, I was immediately drawn to the style and playing of this virtuoso violinist/keyboard player. Whether it was Zappa compositions, or those of Roxy Music , Jethro Tull , or even his own solo work or through the supergroup U.K. – Jobson’s style was and is uniquely his very own. Read the rest of this entry » Filed under: Music , Sunday Big Note , YouTubery | 6 Comments » This Is What Frank Zappa Heard – Sept.9th,1973 April 18th, 2011 • Posted by urbangraffito Read more about: 1973 , Hawaii , napoleon murphy brock , This Is What Frank Zappa Heard , Waikiki Napoleon Murphy Brock’s physical CD, This Is What Frank Zappa Heard, recorded live at the Red Noodle in Waikiki, Hawaii on September 9th, 1973 gives an example of what Frank Zappa heard when he was looking for a lead singer for the Roxy band. Available from CDBaby for $19.00 (US). Listen to brief samples here . Filed under: Alumni , Frank Zappa , Official Releases | 23 Comments » Get Yer Zappathon On April 17th, 2011 • Posted by Barry's Imaginary Publisher Read more about: zappathon Filed under: Community , Frank Zappa | Comments Off on Get Yer Zappathon On Sunday Big Note — Listening Session #23 April 17th, 2011 • Posted by urbangraffito Read more about: 1972 , Amsterdam , Concertgebouw , Manassas , MusicLaden , Radio Bremen TV Studios , streaming audio , The Netherlands Although Manassas only released two albums in their brief history as a band – the double album, Manassas , released on April 12th, 1972, and Down The Road on April 23rd, 1973 – the impact of these two albums is really quite undeniable. There are many who consider Manassas’ debut album somewhat of a masterpiece, and even though I wouldn’t go quite that far with that assumption, myself, Manassas were a very unique ensemble to say the least. As Stephen Stills comments in the above interview, he and his assembled musicians were able to accomplish a lot musically under the banner of Manassas . Read the rest of this entry » Filed under: Interview , Miscellany , Sunday Big Note | 6 Comments » Ed Palermo 2011 April 13th, 2011 • Posted by Balint Read more about: 2011 , Ed Palermo , Inca Roads , New York Filed under: FZcovers , YouTubery | 29 Comments » Zappa & The Mothers – Does Geography and Media Influence Musical Tastes April 10th, 2011 • Posted by urbangraffito Read more about: downbeat , geography , media , musical tastes , personal essay , Zappa Having grown up on the Bible Belt of Western Canada where the only sources of musical entertainment for the longest time were the local Country & Western and adult easy listening radio stations, it’s hard to imagine such a place nurturing such a Zappa and Mothers freak as myself. That’s right, two stations on the AM dial. The rock music format did not even reach Northern Alberta until the mid-60s, and then, it was top 40 radio, and the usual repetitious one that so many are accustomed to with that particular format. FM radio wouldn’t even appear until the mid-70s. So, local record stores followed these top 40 stations as a guide on what to order, and likewise promoters on which touring acts to bring through town. Read the rest of this entry » Filed under: Frank Zappa , Miscellany , Personal , Visual Arts | 2 Comments » « Older Entries Recent Chatter Sharleena: So nice to have met you all! Don't forget to practice your Kegelmasters and defrost your fridge periodically (there might bernard: You'll see (age permitting) : doing thigs the old fashioned way will keep coming back. Things such as - Writing a Alex: [quote comment="29001"]...glorify the animal magic used by certain entertainers...[/quote] ABOOK, you are a madman. When you stole that cow, and Hugh: [quote comment...