BOOKSALE

When I am in Shoe Mart usually the shop I am going to besides the record bar  it is always the Booksale. All the magazines and books I have I just bought in here. I can spend an hour in here just browsing the magazine and book section trying to find a worthy reading material. I just like this shop. Photo stolen in spot.ph

THE LAST MAFIOSO BY OVID DEMARIS

Another book I've got from Booksale. I am always mesmerized to the world of Mafia. Not that I am in favor of what they are doing but they're the most sophisticated organized crime syndicate to emerge in America. I get to know about the Mafia when I watched the Godfather trilogy after watching it I was already hooked. This book is about the account of Jimmy "The Weasel" Fratianno who reveals all the Mafia life. There are photos of different members and a photo of Frank Sinatra flanked by Carlo Gambino et. al. There is also a part in here that expose the connection of CIA and the Mafia. This is very informative all the things you want to know about them it is in this book.

KGB: THE SECRET WORK OF SOVIET SECRET AGENTS BY JOHN BARRON

I am posting a book that I've just finished reading but please don't think I am an intelligent person in fact I don't consider myself intelligent. I bought this in Booksale for 35pesos and I immediately grab it as I am always fascinated when it comes to this kind of thing. I think the title of the book is self explanatory. It's all about the espionage and clandestine operation of the Russians to destroy other countries. All names of known Russian agents were revealed in this book. All of the accounts in here happened during the 60's and 70's but they were all scary.

BLISS TAPES

Here are three tapes from Bliss Tape Label. The two compilation have indie rock and indie pop bands while the Kennedy tape is very reminiscent to The Smiths so it means it is jangly pop kind of thing. Again for info here is the website: http://www.blissaquamarine.net/

 

NIXON B. OLBES

It's been two years now since the death of our dear friend Nixon. I was really devastated at that time when I first heard this bad news from Banjo and I was also in the process of healing my broken heart so I was really down. From time to time we always share our fond memories about him. This is my eulogy to him. It took me a while to gather the enough courage to do this but here it is some pictures taken when we visited his tomb. For one last time rest in peace brother! 

LIL' LION TAPES

Another batch of indie tapes this time from Lil' Lion Records.This is indie pop at its best. Most stuffs are female fronted which is a winner for me. I have a soft spot when it comes to female vocalist especially in this genre. The music in here is very catchy and it is easy to listen with. I don't know if Lil' Lion is still operating for info check out the site: http://www.indiepages.com/lion/

The Pecan Sandies

Agent Origami "Maxi Single"

V/A: Sitcomp

BEST KEPT SECRET TAPES

Time for some indie. Here are releases from Best Kept Secret a tape label from Italy. I just visited their link and I've read they're stopping the operation of the label after 12 years. So I am lucky enough to have some copy of their releases. I inherited all these tapes from my uncle Nonoi. Here are all the stuffs:

V/A: We Are Not Alone: Songs For The Lo-Fi Generation

V/A: We Are Not Alone: Songs For The Lo-Fi Generation Vol. 2

V/A: We Are Not Alone: Songs For The Lo-Fi Generation Vol. 4

V/A: Beware of the Ricochet

V/A: Suspend Your Disbelief

 Uncletoe's Portasound "Covered"

 If you want information about these tapes visit the site: www.indiepages.com/bestkeptsecret

LYRICS OF THE DAY: CHARLES BRONSON "Marriage Can Suck It"/"The Kids Are Gonna Stick Together"

MARRIAGE CAN SUCK IT Ah to be 22, washed up and fuckin' through. You're a pair of K-mart shoes: plastic and phony and with the belief that happiness in life is matrimony. Padlocked to wedlock cuz time's a wastin' to hurry up and waste your life in marriage. Entrapment = death, caught in a web, sentenced to a harsh life of eating meals together and sharing the same bed, ick! How about you just invite me to the divorce instead. Skip the serenade and the bullshit promises your mom and dad would've made. Honeymoon narcosis brains in a love-bong like anyone really waits that long cuz the way I see it you were already fucked way before you ever got fitted for the stupid tux. You are fucking losers, and I hope your kids are ugly.  

THE KIDS ARE GONNA STICK TOGETHER They're pushing us down and forcing us back But when they're not looking,WE WILL ATTACK! We're always willing to help a brother in need and to stay positive for the scene Against out beliefs, they will fight But we'll stand strong 'cause WE KNOW WHAT'S RIGHT We're in this fight forever (x4) The kids are gonna stick together (x4)

V/A: The Rap Show

A compilation of live performances by Dobladista, Batang Silang, Kain @ Abel, IPK and Oblaxz. This has a good recording capturing the exact energy of all the groups lined up on this gig. Gobas also put an appearance on this show. Good stuff.

V/A: Rap Game One

Good compilation of never before heard groups. I think this was the only released material of the groups included in here. It's a shame they never got the chance to show some more of their talent. Tight tracks from Kain @ Abel, Squadron, Sabayang Bigkas, and Tropang Askal

OBLAXZ "Ang Testamento"/"Forever"

Here are two albums by Oblaxz led by K-OZZ. We first heard them on the compilation R.A.P. 1st Issue. On the "Forever" album there were good appearances by Syke, Jay Flava and IPK. While on "Ang Testamento" it still continues on the social commentary he observes on the daily lives of ordinary Filipino. They may be included as one of the pioneer in the Filipino hiphop scene during the 90's. 

V/A: R.A.P. Rap Artists of the Philippine 1st Issue

http://www.mediafire.com/?2241y45nhbagddj

To all the homies who requested for this here it is now. You can download now this classic tape in here. I tried my best to make the sound better for your listening pleasure. I hope you will like it. Enjoy.