Record a day. Day 30: Death Cab for Cutie 'The Photo Album'

I figured that since I started with a photo of records to start this that I could end it with the photo album... again, I first heard of these guys through Adam Powell. Obviously they got big (I wasnt on the wagon until they were big). I like this record... mostly for track 8, Styrofoam plates... a song written about Ben Gibbords fathers funeral... great lines through out the whole record but I love the line 'a bastard in life, thus a bastard in death'... I wish I could have a 'screw you' attitude like that but im too forgiving of a person. The Bjork cover at the end is rad. if you can, pick this record up before Plans.

Record a day. Day 29: Thursday 'Full Collapse'

I first heard of these guys through my friend Adam Powell... I guess its Screamo/Hardcore... I used to rock this album full blast when I was working in reception for the medi-cal transcription place and people walking by would think i was insane... "Are they murdering someone on record?" "No old lady, just screaming... duh!" This band has a good mix of real nice singing vocals and some guy blasting his throat... Graham and I used to do this style of vocals back in Reward Drive System. Guitars are real clean and tight. So if you can get behind some super throaty vocals, check this out.

Record a day. Day 28: Dave Matthews Band 'Crash'

of the first three major releases (under the table and dreaming, crash, before these crowded streets) I like this one the most. This one is real drum heavy and obviously they are known for Carter's skills. I remember the first time seeing these guys in 2001. Mike and I drove up to Dodger stadium and picked up Theresa on the way there in north county somewhere. I felt real out of place driving in to dodger stadium but it was cool when we got there. May 22nd 2001 to be exact... it was the day we moved in to our new apartment in El Cajon... driving home was a little tricky as my car started to over heat in the parking lot.... dangit!... i found that going 90+ mph kept enough current of air on the engine to keep it cool. I dont remember if I got a ticket but I did see a few cop cars on the way down.... im gonna assume I did. anyway... DMB = thumbs up!

Record a day. Day 27: Blink 182 'Cheshire cat'

Hometown heroes right here, I've only liked 2 groups before they got big...Blink and Against Me! and I dont care that people think they are sell outs or lost their roots or whatever... yeah, they could have more adult themes, whatever. I first heard this record through a friend that let me borrow it for a couple weeks and I think Jim was trying to figure out Carousel on the bass so I knew of them through him... it isnt necessarily my favorite album of theirs but does have some good riffs... and we still keep M&Ms in our set list so if you ever see us... just shout it to hear our version..

Record a day. Day 26: The Mars Volta 'Deloused in the comatorium'

You into Acid Jazz? well this aint that... You into Heroin Jazz? Well then this is for you... from the more creative side of At the Drive in comes The Mars Volta... Not their first release but their first full length. This is good for long drives or spacing out while listening to harder music... Real tight musicians but no real structure to their songs... You wont find a sing along chorus on this guy...you will need an online dictionary/thesaurus/google to figure out what he's talking about...this record is 100% balls to the wall. It comes close to being too ecentric but not yet. Try it out!

Record a day. Day 25: The Chinkees 'Peace through music'

Ok, so Ive been on a ska thing for a couple days... no big whoop. I got this last night actually.... its awesome... great sound... Mike Park of Skankin Pickle... his group after from late 90'2 early 2000's... asian pop ska... very similar to skankin pickle and bruce lee band but no horns..instead, a ragin organ.... if you are into Mike Park, or B.Lee band or Skankin pickle, then youprobably already have this.... but if not... get it!

Record a day. Day 24: Goldfinger 'Self titled'

Originally bought this in Washington DC. It was the first record I had with the punk/ska sound. It is mixed and recorded very well. and is a good mix of pop ska and pop punk. Never seen them live but saw the horn section a couple times... its the guys from Reel Big Fish... so its a nice brassy sound. I recomend this for anyone who misses 1996.