Comments on: obits | cake shop

By: Andrew

Andrew — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 21:38:19 +0000

Goddam! Yeah i wasn’t at the show (and yeah also I am another middle-aged guy w/glasses) but I have to weigh in with a considered opinion regarding the band. The single (named appropriately, 7″) somehow landed in my brain-space and fuck if it isn’t the best thing I’ve heard in like, well, a while. Also, I am very proud of Rick for holding out hope for us born in the 60′s. Will we get old? Hell no.

And as to the change in sound from Hot Snakes. There’s something in the water in NYC. It’s an infection that runs through the place … Ramones, Dictators, Fleshtones, Pussy Galore, Obits. I’m serious, but ‘One Cross Apiece’ is like the best thing ever. She-it. Dang. Time for another beer.
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By: Scooter McRio

Scooter McRio — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 22:36:51 +0000

I just had to note that this is just about the first time that I’ve ever read a blog on a band that was actually answered by the band, and that was introspective and evaluative without being critical. pretty damn cool.

- VERY late ’30s guy who always wears glasses, never sings, but occasionally drums and is a John Reis/Rick Froberg fanatic.

By: BUZZGRINDER » Obits Is Not About Being Socially Active

BUZZGRINDER » Obits Is Not About Being Socially Active — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 14:01:03 +0000

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Drive Like Jehu - O’ Pencil Sharp video, 1992 « The Trickle-Down — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 16:30:44 +0000

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By: Sohrab Habibion

Sohrab Habibion — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 19:45:50 +0000

Hey Yancey,

I just wanted to let you know that gig #2 has been confirmed. We’re playing at Union Hall (www.unionhallny.com) in Brooklyn on Saturday, March 8 with Pretendo, who are celebrating the release of a new record. If you’re around, I hope to meet you there.

Cheers,
-Sohrab Habibion.

By: Janice

Janice — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 14:18:36 +0000

The drummer is named Scott and he is in another band you have available right here on emusic: Shortstack.

By: yancey

yancey — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 05:36:11 +0000

steve, the show was recorded by an audience member and is out there on the interweb.

By: steve

steve — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 03:05:19 +0000

man, hot snakes and edsel were definitely two amazing bands that had nothing in common musically, i can’t wait to hear some music from obits!!! demos on myspace please?

By: paul

paul — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 06:19:15 +0000

hey yancey take some time and give the blues a chance. don’t worry about your punk rock shred cred, because you are going to find why a band of inspiring guys like this, including rick, could be so inspired by “boomer” rock and the music that inspired it.

By: Jim Withington

Jim Withington — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 02:57:32 +0000

So, as someone who doesn’t know any of the bands mentioned, I’m just dropping by to say “DAMN, you can REALLY write!”

Great post.