Meow Meow Meow

In Squeaky, the way lyrics are written can be a little strange. Generally, the song is already written and arranged, musically speaking, and the lyrics are the last thing to get finalized. If I am in charge of singing/lyrics, I generally settle on a melody and a syllabic pattern and write the lyrics on my own time (sometimes scribbled in The Book while we're getting ready to play). But at practice, it's generally just nonsense words so that I can memorize how the patterns work. Who cares, right? Well, I was driving to work this morning, reviewing the recording from last night's practice (too much of my guitar, as usual), and during the newly named "Pony Show" (named by Danny, probably will be about what it's like to be judged on the basis of looks), I was heard to say:

Everyone's staring
Why don't they go away
You piece of shit
Suck my Meow Meow Meow

Not sure what that means, but I'm proud.
Off to grow my beard,
H/Sq

That's right, KarlO is in the House

And he is very very pissed off!!! So pissed off that he is writing in the third person. KarlO takes great offense at HairO's extremely misguided and naive statement regarding CCR. If KarlO wore panties, they would indeed be in a wad. Yes, John Fogerty was actually born in California (at least that's what HairLess says) and wrote many a song about how he really is from the Bayou, born there even, but the point is that the band recorded many many fine ditties that are quite catchy and memorable and even rock, yes, they do. "Lookin out my back door" aside, they did rock. OK, "Have you ever seen the rain" doesn't really rock either, but "Run to/from (KarlO can't remember) the Jungle" - now that one rocks. And "Green River"? Rock. Suzie Q pretty much sucksit, but even that is better than Boston!!!! WAY BETTER!!!! Shit, the sound of KarlO's farts is better than Boston, even the silent but deadly ones.

Noise Noise Noise

A good time was had by all Saturday night, and really the evening's winner was Hospitals on the Moon, who not only pulled off a great set but brought half the crowd with them. We really appreciate their enthusiasm and the their brand of rock. Miles is going to be Gainesville's newest guitar hero, mark my words.
Crush Your Cupcake did just what we hoped, they brought the noise and they brought the cupcakes. Best moment of their set? It was a tie, between a) seeing Terry's pink panties and b) seeing the mannequin (Brent) get nailed in the face with a cupcake. Vonne's slippers were ruling as well.
If you were at the show, thank you. If you weren't, we understand. Times are tough.
I feel like we haven't settled a few issues. Just how much does CCR suck? What is the status of the Boston vs. Styx battle? Did anyone take pictures of the show?
Next on the Squeaky agenda is some recording, early next year. maybe a show at 1982. Some tofurkey is in the future as well. Happy thanksgiving and thanks for rocking.
H/Sq

Fogerty vs. Sonic | Axl vs. Perry

The last practice before a show is usually a fun one - set list is done, decisions made, nothing left to do but pack up the equipment and change strings on the guitars. And, apparently, argue about the relative merits of classic (and not so classic) rock bands. Hot topics last night included such epic mindblowers as:

Who sucks worse: Guns n Roses or Jane's Addiction?
.38 Special or Molly Hatchet?
Which Police album is the best (not Synchronicity)?
Who is a better drummer - John Bonham or Keith Moon?
Who is a better drummer - Neil Peart or Stewart Copeland?
Who is the better bass player - Chris Squire or Geddy Lee?
There was some heated arguing between Karl and me about Creedence Clearwater Revival, but I can't remember what the beef was. Also, Foghat was mentioned, maybe in conjunction with Foreigner.
The weirdest thing was Karl playing "Bad Moon Rising", and all of us playing along, even though I hate that band and that song. Wait a minute, there's a Sonic Youth album called Bad Moon Rising. That's pretty cool...
It was no surprise that me and Karl argued passionately about this type of stuff, we're both wildly opinionated, and I know I am really hardheaded about music. Even though Karl threatened to quit over my John Fogerty position, we were finally all united in our love for Van Halen (pre- Diver Down). And Iron Maiden was unanimously preferred over Judas Priest (shit... I think Steve actually liked Priest.. maybe we're in trouble after all).
Anyway, the fun of being in a band is that we sound like us, regardless of our "influences". In Squeaky , my biggest influence is Karl, who is just a great all-around musician. He makes me want to play better. I never do, but I want to.
H/SQ

addendum: what really got us laughing at practice is when Karl created the following beautiful lyrics (we had been talking about "Godzilla" by B.O.C. and sushi... it sort of made sense...):

I ate a godzilla roll, then ordered a mothra roll and they battled in my bunghole.

He's the lyrical genius in the band.

Squeaky Crushes Moon

I believe this says it all...

Green Hair

What else can be said about this? Squeaky Steven at work on Halloween day. He looks like Billy Idol. With green hair.
H/Sq