jerseydave77

All - looking for an assist - anyone live near a Zia? I am still looking for Either/Or. I got the Basement when it briefly went back up. I'm pretty good at repaying favors (or simply saying thank you). Apparently Either/Or is in stock in many of their locations but its in-store only. 
 
Let me know and thanks in advance. 

Where this thread went in the past 24 hours is a throwback reminder of why I quit coming around for a long time. These aren't freaking pokemon cards. 

Where this thread went in the past 24 hours is a throwback reminder of why I quit coming around for a long time. These aren't freaking pokemon cards. 

Real quick, guys... as fun as it is to circle-jerk and shit on an easy target, I'd like to go on record as saying NoWorthyIcons is a good dude, and hardly a "Karen" with vinyl.  I've known him for years – as an online acquaintance, anyway – and homie hasn't flipped a single record in his life.  Not even sure if he's sold one, to be honest with you.  Just this year he's started to really get back into the world of vinyl and collecting newer releases he's slept on – he's been out of the loop for a little bit.  I don't want to speak entirely on his behalf, but before 2020 I don't think he was in a position where he was ordering new releases or being subjected to the classic "mockup vs. end product" dilemma we're all used to.
 
But I can confirm he bought two copies of Lament, tops.  A splatter variant he's just "okay" with - but is considering selling? - and this Revolver color-way.  I can also confirm he's just as nerdy and particular as most of us are about the way our vinyl turns out.  Pretty understandable when you're passionate about the music on the record and settling for one copy.  Lord knows I do the same.  I have 100% sold off a pre-order because I was disappointed with the way it turned out, just to fund a different variant that suits my preferences better.  Yeah, it all sounds the same at the end of the day.  (More or less, anyway.)  There's nothing wrong with caring about the way your collection looks, though.  Vinyl itself is a pretty tangible medium; it's really the only excusable format to care that much about.
 
I ended up grabbing a deluxe copy of Lament a week or two after I placed my Revolver order.  I only need 1 copy, truly, but I kept the Revolver order because I figured the merge could end up making for a really cool variant.  If I didn't have the deluxe, I would actually sell off my sealed Revolver (at cost) and buy an electric blue or that Euro splatter.  Both variants are more appealing to me despite sounding identical.  And at the end of the day, as someone who doesn't own 6+ copies of this thing, I want to be jazzed when I go to listen to the 1 copy on my shelf.  There's no crime in that.  I enjoy tracking down cool variants for just about every album I'm fond enough to buy; there is very little black vinyl or "bleh" variants on my shelf, proportionate to appealing variants I own.  That's been my MO for a decade now and I have no regrets.  Not gonna' knock anyone who feels similarly.
 
And finally, I highly doubt NoWorthyIcons would actually e-mail a label or distro to complain about a variant or demand a discount in the process.  Not gonna' speak for him, or anything like that... but those who ordered the Revolver variant paid extra (it was like ~$30 shipped, wasn't it?), waited longer to receive it, and ended up with something way different than described.  Which, yeah, it happens.  If you've been buying pre-orders for years, you're used to it and may shrug it off.  If you're newer to that disappointment, then maybe it leaves you pretty salty.  I'm somewhere in the middle – not surprised, but still annoyed.  Not furious or anything but strongly considering selling it, in all honesty.  Call it petty or whatever you want.  It is what it is.  I just think it's unfair to accuse someone – who has been a positive influence to many threads and discussions on VC – as some kind of uptight, "vinyl portfolio" Karen when it's not the case.
 
My wordy 2¢.  Appreciate anyone who took the time to read it.

Where this thread went in the past 24 hours is a throwback reminder of why I quit coming around for a long time. These aren't freaking pokemon cards. 

I once did a show with Sebastian Bach where I spent a few days at his house. THe artwork for Slave was painted by his Dad, David Bierk. His work was amazing. The original painting was hanging in the dining room and was huge - it didn't come close to all fitting on the cover. I stared at it for some time looking at all the detail. His dad was insanely talented. 

I once did a show with Sebastian Bach where I spent a few days at his house. THe artwork for Slave was painted by his Dad, David Bierk. His work was amazing. The original painting was hanging in the dining room and was huge - it didn't come close to all fitting on the cover. I stared at it for some time looking at all the detail. His dad was insanely talented. 

I once did a show with Sebastian Bach where I spent a few days at his house. THe artwork for Slave was painted by his Dad, David Bierk. His work was amazing. The original painting was hanging in the dining room and was huge - it didn't come close to all fitting on the cover. I stared at it for some time looking at all the detail. His dad was insanely talented. 

I once did a show with Sebastian Bach where I spent a few days at his house. THe artwork for Slave was painted by his Dad, David Bierk. His work was amazing. The original painting was hanging in the dining room and was huge - it didn't come close to all fitting on the cover. I stared at it for some time looking at all the detail. His dad was insanely talented. 

10/30

do people actually put this shit on their turntable and enjoy listening to it?

I was 100% out for Saturday but now I want to find a copy of Tropics by June of 44. 
 
Every time I think I'm out, I get dragged back in.  

Didn't Graves have a website called ConservativePunk? He's always been a loser. 
 
Never hated his voice but his stage presence was so annoying - he moved like a poorly made knockoff muppet. 

Didn't Graves have a website called ConservativePunk? He's always been a loser. 
 
Never hated his voice but his stage presence was so annoying - he moved like a poorly made knockoff muppet. 

the remasters are great and can be had for cheap through dischord and discogs. I have Talking Songs and Sound In Time and I'm quite pleased with the reissues. 

I feel old since all the reissues of the past couple of years came out when I was in high school and seeing these bands on the regular. 
 
Plus, nostalgia is a bitch so I'm buying.
 
Also, why can't Fat put up a couple things at once instead of one at a time? I'm sure someone here has the answer. 

That promo video taking the piss out of Turner is pretty terrific. 

Finally got the Drain LP - rock solid album, I imagine the live set is sick.
 
I also got Restraining Order's  "The World is Too Much" - I dig it, a few of the songs stand out.
https://bbbrecords.bandcamp.com/album/this-world-is-too-much
 
I've ended up with a bunch of new HC recently, always nice to visit with my old friend.

The Jersey City sorting facility seems to have become a black hole. No reports of it being closed but with Covid hitting the state so badly I can only imagine they are severely short handed. If you want a job in a shipping company's sorting facility in NJ - there are a lot of job openings starting at $17/hour. Tells you what's happening. 
 
A good friend of mine is a Senior Supervisor at a national shipping company's NJ facility. When the outbreak happened they gave no PPE and he was told it was mandatory to come in to work. He got Covid. On his third day in the hospital. 12 hours after coming off the respirator, he was told he had to give up his bed since he was well enough and someone worse off needed it.  They wheeled him into the lobby with no ride home. As he called everyone he knew to get him home, I told him I couldn't do it. Yes, I felt like shit but with a wife, kid, and duty to my community as a volunteer firefighter - I couldn't risk it. I could get his groceries etc but that ride home while still sick was a family matter.  He did alright but it was three hours in the lobby waiting. So, you think those folks making 25% of what does feel good knowing the experience of their supervisor? Probably not. Those jobs aren't filling up on a steady basis too soon. My pal is alright now. Those first few days after the hospital were nasty for him. He's going back to work soon. 
 
Be well. Stay safe. Stay patient. Be understanding. Stuff in that Jersey City location are likely going to be insurance claims according to one big music distribution company I was in touch with. We'll survive not having a particular record but in the end refunds or replacements will be made when it's all said and done. 

The Jersey City sorting facility seems to have become a black hole. No reports of it being closed but with Covid hitting the state so badly I can only imagine they are severely short handed. If you want a job in a shipping company's sorting facility in NJ - there are a lot of job openings starting at $17/hour. Tells you what's happening. 
 
A good friend of mine is a Senior Supervisor at a national shipping company's NJ facility. When the outbreak happened they gave no PPE and he was told it was mandatory to come in to work. He got Covid. On his third day in the hospital. 12 hours after coming off the respirator, he was told he had to give up his bed since he was well enough and someone worse off needed it.  They wheeled him into the lobby with no ride home. As he called everyone he knew to get him home, I told him I couldn't do it. Yes, I felt like shit but with a wife, kid, and duty to my community as a volunteer firefighter - I couldn't risk it. I could get his groceries etc but that ride home while still sick was a family matter.  He did alright but it was three hours in the lobby waiting. So, you think those folks making 25% of what does feel good knowing the experience of their supervisor? Probably not. Those jobs aren't filling up on a steady basis too soon. My pal is alright now. Those first few days after the hospital were nasty for him. He's going back to work soon. 
 
Be well. Stay safe. Stay patient. Be understanding. Stuff in that Jersey City location are likely going to be insurance claims according to one big music distribution company I was in touch with. We'll survive not having a particular record but in the end refunds or replacements will be made when it's all said and done. 

yeah baby

You’ll be surprised how a little Spanish, even slow respectful attempts, can earn you a lot of friends and courtesy. 

Btw - Duolingo on your phone will give you an assist on some basics. I can speak Spanish like a four year old - some sentences and comprehension.  It helps me increase vocabulary and is easy to use.  My Mexican in-laws say I speak well but I know they are being kind and complimentary since no one else in my family can say a single word or even tries.

LOLLLLLLLLL eat shit Lurch
 
This shirt is still available in large! There's never been a better time to show off your misogyny while also supporting neo-Nazis!

This one is for the old-school VC-ers (hey, by the way!):
 
Those that might recall Jake from the Paramedic and the joy he brought many might have been intrigued to see him quoted in the NY Times in support of his White Nationalist pal who used to be their drummer. Ah, the good old days... Those that are curious can check the old Hall of Fame thread or search Paramedic. That band was awful, wore shirts supporting violence towards women and were just creepy mall-metal lameness but this whole article reframes their "legacy" even further. 
 
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/25/us/ohio-hovater-white-nationalist.html
 
http://www.metalsucks.net/2017/11/26/nazi-metal-drummer-the-focus-of-new-york-times-feature-on-white-nationalism-in-the-u-s/