Neu!
Krautrock: as the name suggests, it’s a German sub genre of spacey, experimental rock. Characterized by “motorik” (or ostinato type melodies), and improvisational inspiration, Neu! composed on a level of comparative accessibility (and listen-ability) akin to other Kraut bands such as Faust and even elements of Amon Duul. The horroresque visions that other Krautrock groups such as Can crafted are kept to a minimum, but the reverb of white noised chaos is just a blink away. I presume it’s that fringed chaotic, evil element that makes this genre so appealing. Comprised of Klaus Dinger and Michael Rother, who teamed up after Kraftwerk’s split, Neu! is a nice introduction into the world of Krautrock, and they very well may be the band that provided the framework for the entire genre. Go with Neu! ‘75 (the most melodic and user friendly of the bunch) if it’s your first time.
David Bowie was extremely influenced by this band, to the point that his song “Heroes” was a flattering nod to Neu!’s original, uncanny “Hero”, and encore version entitled “After Eight”. Other successful musicians influenced by Neu! include Radiohead and Brian Eno.
The song titled “e-musik” in broken beat is an early example of what would later influence artists to create an evolution of electronic music. Hence the name.
Hope you enjoy these guys.
-Rob
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Rob vs Food!
In homage to my food devouring idol Adam Richman, I set out on a fantastic spur of the moment challenge this weekend to put my belly to the test! The place was Fatburger in South Lake Tahoe at Harrah’s Casino, the time was 3:00am, and I waged war against the notorious XXXL burger in attempt to prove my manliness to my accompanying 6 sexy vixens, and my brother Dillz (who needs no introduction to the world of food destruction)!!!
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For a competitive edge, I danced the night away at Opal Lounge and got into a serious drunken munchie state for a Man vs Food face off with the gut-busting 24oz burger behemoth! The colossus sized meal arrived, and the weight alone was impressive. I took a deep breath and my eating sprint was off like a prom dress!!!! Nom after nom, there was no turning back, my appetite seemed insatiable, this burger is no match for me, I could eat two of them! 4/5ths of the way through, my sprint came to a screeching hault! The proverbial wall hit me square between the eyes, and I was crippled. My brain had wisened up to my little scheme of food domination, and after a couple of rally attempts, the burger had stopped me dead in my tracks. Rob vs Food, and food had undoubtedly won this time. But my appetite is far from finished!
See you in Vegas for round two Fatburger!
Wait. . .DeadmauSC ?!
Check it out!!!!! Deadmau5 spotted at the Pacha in Ibiza reppin Santa Cruz. You know this guy is legit, fo sho, sho nuff. What’s that he’s holding, a head of lechuga???? Bhaha. NO. Its a coveted Kryptonite award. Way to go Mau5man.