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Book V.

August 30, 2004

 

My Kind of Something

“I really hate Chicago,” said the man in the bathroom. He was not directing his opinion to me but to anyone willing to listen. I was in the public restroom of Marshall Fields, washing my hands and trying to tame these impossible curls growing on my head. The voice evidenced an older man of Midwestern background. He was behind the stall door and I had not the inclination to investigate further. Nevertheless,...
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August 27, 2004

 

Neruda para mi diosa

Tengo hambre de tu boca, de tu voz, de tu pelo Y por las calles voy sin nutrirme, callado, No me sostiene el pan, el alba me desquicia, Busco el sonido líquido de tus pies en el día. Estoy hambriento de tu risa resbalada, De tus manos color de furioso granero, Tengo hambre de la pálida piedra de tus uñas, Quiero comer tu piel como una intacta almendra. Quiero comer el...
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What's Vince Been Listening to Lately?

Inspired by Xtop's musings on music, here's my version ala Larry King: Having never before heard a Björk recording, I may either be the best or worst person to review her latest, Medulla. But damn it, I know what I like and I like this. A few oddball moments aside, this is compelling and passionate music sprouting from multitracked throats and not a single instrument-- unless I’ve been fooled. Whatever. Be it...
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J.L.B.

Stolen from the Garden of Forking Paths site. Everyone, fuck whatever you are reading-- Borges is probably better....
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New B-O-R-E

My favorite Japanese band, maybe the best band working today, The Boredoms, are gearing up to release a new CD. This makes me happy in the way I assume everyone else is happy about the Pixies. I love the Pixies too, but a new Boredoms CD is sure to out bam any bam thwok out there. These are exciting times, children. Read the speculative link: http://pitchforkmedia.com/news/04-08/17.shtml...
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August 26, 2004

 

From Satan's Grand Ball

…something flashed like fire in Azazello’s hands, and there was a soft noise, like a hand clap, and the baron started to fall backwards, as scarlet blood spurted from his chest and soaked his starched shirt and vest. Korovyov held the goblet under the pulsing stream, and when it was full, he gave it to Woland. By that time the baron’s lifeless body was already on the floor. “Ladies and gentleman,...
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August 25, 2004

 

We Belong

Now that the entire globe is strung together like popcorn decorating a Christmas tree; now that shopping and trading shortbread recipes is easier than ever; now that porno is only a click away, we must ask ourselves an important question: is life any better? Of course, how ridiculous to even suggest otherwise. Right? I don’t know. Consider this: Life on line is quite different from life in cold, cruel reality, where people...
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The search for Bad Boy

As this is my first attempt at blogging (ha!) I offer a personal tidbit for one and all, which may only be one. I don’t know if anyone is as obsessed with their very own holy grail as I am with mine, but for almost a decade I have been searching for Bad Boy Butch Batson’s classic piece of outsider art, Twisted and Bent. I have called record stores, combed the internet,...
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August 24, 2004

 

changing of the guard

Xtop has left us. I am at the helm. I am all things. I am Vincent....
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