Top Five That Keep Me Alive, Clive.

Completely unbidden, a Txt message from Von Krosch arrived on my phone today. It said, simply... Top 5 Albums?
Normally this would be enough to throw me into a complete spin, however being the zen master I am I simply centred myself emptied my mind of all intrusive thoughts and vowed that I would list the first five albums that flew into my consciousness.

Accordingly and in all it's glory I give you..

Fugazi- In on the Kill Taker
Released June 1993 on Dischord Records

My favourite record from my favourite band of all time. My heartbreak/triumph album. enough said.



Weezer- Pinkerton
Released October 1996 on Geffen Records

This easily outstrips anything that Rivers Cuomo ever did before or after.Critically acclaimed, yet maligned by the man who wrote it. Named after the Lead Male in Madame Butterfly and filled with self loathing, sexual urges and huge shitty drums. I'm Jello baby.



Refused- The Shape of Punk To Come
Released October 1998 on Burning Heart Records

This album makes me want to yell very loudly and jump out of windows. superfluous.Refused are fucking dead? more's the pity...



Queens Of The Stone Age- Rated R
Released June 2000 on Interscope Records.

Drugs. Fucking. Monsters. Judas Priest. Summer. Beer. Parasols. James Duncan.




The Bees- Sunshine Hits Me
Released March 2002 on We Love You

I remember driving around in my Hyundai Crying because I had heard the song "angry man" on the radio and thought it was the lead out single of another Auckland Band. I thought, "that's it, we're done". Lucky for me, eh? This album is beautiful. It reminds me of Kingsland, Jim the trombone player and most importantly, my wife. I lovity love love love this record. mmmm. I note that the below is the original of A Menha Menina (My Girl) by Os Mutantes which is covered on the album. It too, totally rules.