Random thought regarding my Q&A with Forever the Sickest Kids' lead singer that ran in today's paper: I'm thankful we didn't use "The Kids are Alright" as the headline. That expression is so played out.
And here's something not so random: Lead singer Jonathan Cook's thoughts on his favorite three songs from FTSK's power-popalicious debut album Underdog Alma Mater.
"Whoa Oh! (Me Vs. Everyone)" -- "It's a song we wrote together and has a lot of meaning, so we're excited it was chosen as first single."
"Hey Brittany" -- "It'll always be special because it was the song that got us the attention and notoriety that we have."
"She's a Lady" -- "Another one worked hard on by all six of us, but it has a clear message, in that it's about our respect for the females."
Forever the Sickest Kids, "Hey Brittany":
Forever the Sickest Kids plays a sold-out show Saturday at House of Blues.
A few years ago when I lived in Denton (I'm so cool) I wouldn't let a week go by without a trip to Recycled Books.
I'd spend at least an hour digging for used vinyl. I'd walk around with 5 worn paperbacks in my hands, trying to figure out which ones to put back because there was no way I would ever read all of them. I'd go through the alphebetized VHS tapes, finding countless classics for $3 each and, in turn, avoiding an unpleasant trip to Blockbuster. And I'd peruse the local-music shelf, silently judging the bands by their CD covers.
The store, on the Square at the corner of Oak and Locust, is still my first stop every time I go to Little D. It's just my kind of place. And thank Jeebus it hasn't gone the way of the dinosaur like so many other mom-and-pop places. In fact, the staff is celebrating its 25th anniversary this weekend. Look for big discounts from Friday through Monday, and on Saturday from 11 to 5 there'll be "goodies, prizes and drawings," according to the flyer I picked up there on Sunday.
So plan to go this weekend, especially if you've never been before. The store has expanded its local-music area from one shelf to three, and the section has prime real-estate right up front. Don't just judge the covers, by the way. Ask somebody what's good.
I'll gladly accept any and all ruminations on Recycled in the comments field.
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