thedavidescapeplan

I am so tempted to go to the Loop location and pick up all three Superchunk records they have...

right now, i am wondering why i haven't joined this group yet. first thing to do when i get home from work today? i think so. Duh you do! I'm eventually going to make shirts that just say "DA>JC" so you have that to look forward to. Also, my band the Burbs are making shirts that are affectionately called the "skull and cross Dave"...I am just that awesome.

Real name: David (that is probably obvious) Favorite Bands: There are a ton, but I have tattoos of the following: Alkaline Trio, Hot Water Music, Avail, and The Lawrence Arms. I like a ton of other stuff that ranges from 90's screamo to hip-hop, so take that for what you will. What's your Facebook/Twitter/Tumblr etc.?: www.facebook.com/milkisdelicious There's also a facebook group devoted to me being bigger than Jesus... Hobbies (outside of record collecting): playing music, biking, jogging, reading, writing for a website that is supposed to launch in the near future. Play in a band? Run a record label? Link us!: I play in way too many. The Burbs: www.myspace.com/burbsrock www.facebook.com/burbsrock The New Brunette: www.myspace.com/thenewbrunette Cross Ice Pass To The Seventh Level Of Hell (Hockey themed thrash metal) I don't remember our facebook url... A fourth band that a buddy and I are trying to get off the ground and a fifth band that is kind of new wave-ish. I play guitar, drums, harmonica and do some singing an lyric writing. Random things you want us to know about you: I don't consider myself straight edge any longer as I am not a fan of the label, but I don't drink, smoke or do drugs so take that for what you will. I love coffee more than any sane person should. Last year I set a world record at Pitchfork's music festival in Chicago and it was broken a day later. I go to school at Columbia College Chicago and am perhaps the only person there that does not appreciate Animal Collective. Want to know anything else? Just ask.

This is a really rad idea! I probably won't take advantge of it as I always feel weird getting a gift from someone for no reason.

I'm interested in the Ink and Dagger and Bridge and Tunnel test but probably couldn't afford them.

I was on a train full of kids heading to Notre Dame last week and it was awkward as fuck. They were all reading bibles and as I stepped on they gave me the dirtiest looks. They must have heard of my "David Anthony is Bigger than Jesus" group on Facebook.

I don't know if I'll ever stop avidly searching out new music, but it definitely depends more on the time issue that many have already addressed. I work, I go to school and I play in four bands. My time is already very limited but music is and always has been my passion. I don't see that ever stopping, in part because I'm a musician and I am constantly searching for new things that move me and challenge me in that arena. Luckily I was "listening" to a music at a young age. I was given a jump start by mom and my uncles. They turned me on to stuff like The Clash, The Ramones, Bruce Springsteen, Black Sabbath, etc when I wasn't even a teenager. I've been able to amass a pretty large catalog of old stuff I like and now I can just kind of search out new things in the same vein as things I already love. This is tough considering I would say I have a diverse palate. I like everything from hip-hop to thrash metal so I try and keep my ear to the ground, read reviews and listen to recommendations of friends. I don't know if that really answers your question, but it is my perspective nonetheless.

This is really, really sad.

I can understand where you're coming from, dude. I was only there once when it was doing shows back in the day and it definitely left a mark on me. I've not been back in there since, but I am truly honored to be able to say I am getting to play there. Regardless of the changes, it is still the Fireside. It's definitely not the same as it used to be, but it's something I never even thought would be a possibility. To be asked to be one of the bands to play this new incarnation means the world to me knowing - and honoring - what came before me.

To sum up this post, the board's biggest idiot defends the world's dumbest label.

I've wanted to get one his prints for the longest time and that chrome one is damn tempting...

Mine came in today and it looks fantastic. I'll be spinning these this weekend. STOKED!

If you have either In/Casino/Out or Relationship of Command and would want to part with them I'd be interested.

The thing is that No Pocky and On the Mouth are the first two Superchunk records I heard. It's what made me fall in love with them, so I really want those lps. It just sucks because I want to support the band/Merge but I don't want to feel ripped off either. I'm hoping that some may start turning up used in the near future or if I could snag them all from a place like Insound and use a discount coupon. They really need to play Chicago again. They killed it at the Randolph street fest and I'd love to see them in a club.

My band will be placing an order on Saturday. Thanks for posting about this!

I had seen the two reissues at Reckless and was really tempted to buy them but the price threw me off. I really don't want to spend close to $60 on these three records but I like them all a lot...decisions.

This album is fantastic! I just wish the lp wasn't so expensive.

Haha! We totally would. If you bring that I'll hook you up with some free shit.

These things are ture. You should come to the show. I promise good times!

I love Defiance, Ohio but have no desire to go to this.

i pretty much have to drive there from my place, it sucks. luckily my girl lives in pilsen so i won't have to drive a long way home! It's not a horrible drive for me, but I hate leaving my car in that area for a huge chunk of time. And considering most of the shows there never seem to run on any discernible schedule I wouldn't want to be trekking home at three in the morning.

Also, if I didn't have to drive to this place I'd probably go.

Rumor has it the drummer from Like Bats quit the band earlier this week...

pm'd, sir!