Killer song in that video huh? That’s The Clean, they rip. My homeboyz at Merge Records put out their newest record, “Mister Pop”, and they emailed me this morning cuz they wanted ME to personally know about the new video for The Clean’s “In the Dreamlife You Need a Rubber Soul”. Oh boy, were they right! Considering all the bummer emails I get everyday, opening the one from Merge felt like scratching off a winning lotto ticket. Not only was it a cool new video from The Clean, but they emailed me directly because I’m guessing they’ve read my Shakespearean writing and they wanted me, Travis Keller, to know and write about it! Well your wish, Mr. Merge, is my command! Wah-la bitch! Now send me an LP, asshole.

See, I get around 500 emails a day and answering reading/asking them is my least favorite part of the day. One day I will figure out how remedy that, but until then I have to deal. If I had to guesstimate on how many of those emails that I get everyday suck V.S. don’t suck, I’d say that about 489 of em suck and are from a Nigerian Prince I don’t know that is wanting to give me two million dollars (for some reason they never reply, but I make sure and reply to all of em just in case), about some total bullshit crap band I don’t wanna know about (Yeah dude, thanks for the press release for the new Puddle Of Mudd record. There’s a few seconds of my life I’ve never get back) or just regular day life shit I don’t wanna deal with. But then there are always those 11 (or so) rad emails that are either from a really good friends, news that I’m getting a check in the mail (Hey Vice, still waiting on that one from you MOs for that party I DJed four months ago! Let’s do THIS COWBOYS!), a PR person letting me know one of my favorite bands is coming through town on tour (and they’re getting me into the show for free) or says something to the effect that I’m getting some new killer record for free in the mail. I really love my job. It might not pay me anything, in fact I actually have to put money into it so technically because it just takes money from me it’s an opposite job, but there’s nothing else I’d rather be doing than being around music, reviewing records, putting out records and reading all your comments – good or bad, cuz I know deep down you all love me. But the best part of writing for Buddyhead is the free schwag. Sorry I know you wanted something deep but I fucking love getting free records in the mail and it’s sadly happening less and less these days due to digital PR servicing. With that said, I pose the question: What the fuck dudes?

Either way…. Do everyone a favor and download these two songs from “Mister Pop”, crack a cold one and let us know below what the results are in the comments below.

The Clean – “Tensile”
The Clean – “In the Dreamlife You Need a Rubber Soul”

I gotta confess to all of you…. after repeated listens to this new Clean record, I think it’s my favorite one out of the entire Clean discography. I mean, I’ve already written about it a few times (plus posted mp3s) HERE) & HERE. Speaking of, what does it take for you clowns to send me an LP version of “Mister Pop”? Do I gotta get on my knees and do the Pitchfork Shuffle with your private area? That digital download was cute and all but I need something to come in the mail so my girlfriend keeps believing this bullshit “I’m a music journalist baby” shtick that I’ve been woo-ing her with now for about 6 months. If some LPs don’t show up soon, I’m telling Jeff Wood you’re trying to make sex illegal.

Man, back in the day when I used to review records, labels would walk through 8 feet of snow to bring music journalists albums! I wanna make sure that this complaint isn’t coming from that of a cry-baby brat but from a collector of all things cool. Like most of us “old-fashioned dudes” I enjoy holding a record in my hands. Putting the needle down on a killer vinyl record, putting on some big ass 70’s headphones that look like you’re part of the N.A.S.A. space program, grass and checking out the 12 inch by 12 inch artwork. I like that music listening experience but I don’t always get to hear music like that. But if you wouldn’t mind, as well as sending us a digital copy of the records you want us to write about, hook us up with a real copy as well! We’ll be your best friends for life or sometimes.

We love LPs, a copy of the record on CD would be cool as well, but if we have to pick then we’re sticking with vinyl LPs. But we just love music and free music sent to our PO Box. So come on, it’s not like we’re those soulless posers at Spin, Rolling Stone or Blender asking you for free shit, we just wanna own your art. And I promise you if we own your art, we’ll end up writing about it way more. Buddyhead is not your standard music website with your standard music journalists. We really love music. We love it so much we’re sticking our necks out and being completely honest, I can unfortunately say that sometimes people get so upset with what is written on this website that they punch me in the face nine times. But that’s what great about Buddyhead, it forces you to have an opinion and from what I can tell people either love it or they hate it. No one’s sitting on the fence with Buddyhead.

I’d like to apologize to The Clean for interrupting this post about their new video for a long-winded rant about myself and Buddyhead. Sorry dudes, hos gotta eat. And I want some fucking vinyl bitches! So consider this a call to action! I need the attention of everyone reading this that works for a label (major or indie), manages a band, is in a band or for some reasons sending free CDs to me to write about. I understand that digital servicing is cheap, more effective, quicker and the industry standard but hear me out on this… In fact please keep sending us digital promos, I think it’s great cuz I not only get more music but I get it quicker which in turns makes me write way more. And in case you didn’t notice by this post alone, Buddyhead is not your standard music website with your standard music journalists. We’ve got some talented freaks “working” for us (and I say “working” cuz no one gets paid here, not even me) who love music more than life itself. Feel free to call us music-NERDS, it’s cool cuz we really love music. We love it so much we’re sticking our necks out and being completely honest to any of you out there who happen to care.  So the least you could do would be to hook our asses up with a fix in the form of a big thick slab of rock n’ roll vinyl. We need it! You’re our man and we’re waiting for you on Lexington and 125th St.

Seeing as how Merge got randomly picked to be the example for my complaint about not getting enough free shit, I’m gonna mention that you should check out their new bool “The Story of Merge – “Our Noise” which also got blessed with a random Travis-rant about who-knows-what after drinking two bottles of cough syrup outta boredom, read it HERE. I guess Merge kinda makes me feel how Lester Bangs (if he couldn’t write very well) felt about Lou Reed… I just get all gooey and I can’t stop writing about you! Fuck, you know me man! I’m just giving the people what they DON’T want. Yer welcome loyal shitty comment leaving Buddyhead readers! I love each and everyone of you.

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