The cigarette ad on Nada is completely disgusting. Earning money off of cigarettes is even more disgusting. Shame on you.

Mucho thanks to the Hex County guys for kicking much ass last night at my pre-Birthday Bash. They put on a hell of a show, and we'll definitely have them on a bill at Chop Suey, Tractor or the Croc soon. There will  be a bottle of Old Crow with your name on it tonight in the Green Room kids.

I'd also like to thank Chris, Corie and Steve from the Mayor West camp for helping me get so fucked up last night that I can't possibly freak out in anticipation of tonight, as I'm in too much pain. Bastids.

not my fav way to start out a birthday. fuck.

This is such unbelievably sad news. . . . .

From: Nadine Saez nadines@jps.net
Date: Wed, 08 Oct 2003 15:06:03 -0700
To: nadines@jps.net, nadines@jps.net
Subject: Kill Bill movie passes, Start!


Stop by Start! tonight and pick up (one per person- none of the that
passhole bizniz) which admits 2 to any Seattle Area Landmark Theater from
Oct 14, M-Th. Etc.

Details on the Pass.  Just got these in last minute so pardon the double
email.

Nadine

Hey Kids -

Engaged in a bit of sparring with my good pal Snizz earlier today that reminded me of why we started Nada way back in 1997 in the first place - to more openly argue about who knows more, has better taste and says more interesting things about music. Here's how it went. You can all clearly see that I, Nada Supreme Overlord Matt Ashworth, am totally smart and Snizz is my muse.

Matty says:
hey buddy

The Snizz says:
sup

Matty says:
how is it?

The Snizz says:
  aight

Matty says:
you able to get Oct 23rd off so you can come to the nada bday show?

The Snizz says:
   yes

Matty says:
sweet

Matty says:
you like the turn-ons disc i made you?

The Snizz says:
  I have listende to it a little bit.  It seems ok.  DOesn't instantly grab me

Matty says:
i like how that first song sounds like a british strokes

Matty says:
only its better than any song on that boring new strokes album
The Snizz says:
  you're dumb
Matty says:
you like the strokes record a lot?
Matty says:
or just comfort food?
Matty says:
its just exactly like the first one only not as good
Matty says:
and totally boring
The Snizz says:
 it's fuckking great.
Matty says:
they will never make another album
Matty says:
you heard it here first
The Snizz says:
   I don't think it sounds that much like Is This IT either
Matty says:
polyphonic does bore me though
Matty says:
it sounds exactly like it
Matty says:
like the outtakes
The Snizz says:
dumbs
Matty says:
they are a live band
Matty says:
when you play it for people have you noticed how everyone who hears it says "it sounds exactly like the last one?"
Matty says:
on account of it sounding just like it only boringer
Matty says:
i'm giving it a 6/10
The Snizz says:
  If thats boring then the Turn Ons should make you want to blow your head off
Matty says:
writing a review
Matty says:
except they have a way more interesting sound
Matty says:
and songs 1 and 4 are better than any song ever made by the strokes
The Snizz says:
  sometimes you are the dumbest person I know
Matty says:
its true
Matty says:
listen to them
Matty says:
you can't deny they sound like a british strokes only more interesting
The Snizz says:
 I can I have and I will
Matty says:
you just haven't listened to it
Matty says:
this will be one of those times where after you buy their new full-length at the show
The Snizz says:
   whatever
Matty says:
or you will hold out until they are huge
Matty says:
strokes unfortunately are destined to be a one album band like sex pistols
The Snizz says:
 don't tell me what I know.  I lsitened to it and it was ok.  
Matty says:
they are completely irrelevant now
Matty says:
k
The Snizz says:
here we go again
Matty says:
you are certainly right about speakerboxxx though
Matty says:
its a 9/10
Matty says:
or higher
Matty says:
love below 7/10
The Snizz says:
  love below 5/10
Matty says:
no
Matty says:
you like the kings of leon record at all?
The Snizz says:
    only heard three songs
Matty says:
the ep?
The Snizz says:
  I dunno. I downloaded em
Matty says:
ah
Matty says:
i see the potential and they have some good songs
Matty says:
but its not that great either
The Snizz says:
  I could see that.  But haven't heard it
The Snizz says:
  I got new Jet.
The Snizz says:
  I lik eit
Matty says:
nice
Matty says:
we got it too but i haven't listened to it
Matty says:
love the songs on the ep you burned
The Snizz says:
They are a rock band
Matty says:
BMRC same as last time - like about 2-3 songs
Matty says:
yeah
Matty says:
a very good rock band
Matty says:
got the hiss yesterday and some other albums on their label
The Snizz says:
cool
Matty says:
saw turbo negro last night
Matty says:
one of the best shows of the year
Matty says:
you would love them
Matty says:
scandanavian leather is name of new album
Matty says:
like motorhead/supersucksers/acdc/motley crue vein
The Snizz says:
maybe.  Thats how Datsuns were portrayed and they were ok I guess
Matty says:
six of them
Matty says:
very good shomen
Matty says:
crazy
Matty says:
have songs like "excuse me just a minute, while i fuck the world
The Snizz says:
  overhyped
The Snizz says:
 the datsuns that is
The Snizz says:
  P.S.  how can say those comments about The Strokes.  If you actuall beleive that then I would think the same could be said for the White Stripes.  
Matty says:
datsuns suck i think
The Snizz says:
  Why does a band have to reinvent itself.  
Matty says:
i wanted to like them
Matty says:
they don't
Matty says:
but they shouldn't put out a replica that is a downgrade in quality
Matty says:
suckers put out the same album over and over, but it pretty much got better every time
Matty says:
this is just fucking boring
The Snizz says:
  I just don't see it.  We'll have to agree to disagree.
Matty says:
not the first time
Matty says:
i got joe on guest list for placebo
Matty says:
per his request
The Snizz says:
  If you were being truthful though you would say the same thing about Elephant
The Snizz says:
  he got me a ticket for my birthday
Matty says:
elephant?
Matty says:
white stripes?
The Snizz says:
  y
Matty says:
its their most consistenly great album
Matty says:
that  sonically is more polished, better songs and better arrangements
Matty says:
more diverse than the others
The Snizz says:
  but it sounds basically like  the last one
Matty says:
that's the dumbest comparison ever
Matty says:
they have gotten better every single album
Matty says:
yeah
Matty says:
but better than it
Matty says:
unlike the strokes
The Snizz says:
  dumb dumb dumb
Matty says:
its like listening to those last few Oasis albums
Matty says:
sure, its oasis
Matty says:
but why would you listen to it when you've got the first three?
The Snizz says:
 I can't deal with you
Matty says:
whereas you look at all the white stripes albums
Matty says:
and pick the one that's the best and represents them the best
Matty says:
and you pick elephant
Matty says:
their newest album
Matty says:
once you start putting out new albums that make people just wanna listen to the last one ]
Matty says:
its time to hang it  up
Matty says:
and it came early for the strokes
The Snizz says:
  you are so stupid
Matty says:
Is This It still a modern classic
The Snizz says:
  time to hang it up.
Matty says:
it is
The Snizz says:
  give me a fucking break
Matty says:
they are just a boy band anyway
Matty says:
must go buy cigarettes
Matty says:
back to argue music like the old days soon
Matty says:
did you come to grips about how shortsighted and narrowminded your musical tastes and views are while i was gone?
The Snizz says:
  thats the kettle calling the pot black
Matty says:
no its not
Matty says:
you just listen to the same stuff over and over or bands that sound like bands you already like
Matty says:
you've lost your edge man
The Snizz says:
shut up indie boy
Matty says:
haha
The Snizz says:
I listen to what I like
Matty says:
i'm just teasing you
Matty says:
what are you listening to right now?
The Snizz says:
Nothing
The Snizz says:
Jet earlier
The Snizz says:
Have you heard of these chick rappers called Northern State
The Snizz says:
 I heard a bit
The Snizz says:
  critics love their asses.  Not sure I agree though
Matty says:
i heard two songs
Matty says:
and did not like them
Matty says:
cause although they may be smart white chicks    
Matty says:
and have witty social commentary
Matty says:
and strong political views
Matty says:
it didn't make my head bob or my ass shake
The Snizz says:
hip hop is in shambles
The Snizz says:
  I ain't too sure about power pop right now either.  
The Snizz says:
  Maybe I am getting behind but it seems like there is no great rock anthems coming out at the moment.  Those sing drunk songs.
Matty says:
yep
Matty says:
you are right
Matty says:
on both accounts
Matty says:
that's how turbo negro is
Matty says:
like alice cooper meets soccer anthems
Matty says:
it was the biggest crowd i ever saw at graceland
Matty says:
and everyone chanting and singing along to "I got erection" and "ooh, fuck yeah" with fists pumped
The Snizz says:
ha
Matty says:
very ding srunk in your beer type shit
The Snizz says:
I'll have to check it out
Matty says:
i think J's got a greatest hits
Matty says:
we'll burn you
Matty says:
you peep hal's new column?
The Snizz says:
yeah
Matty says:
good stuff

Snizz is right. "Ghettomusik" is far superior to "The Love Below." I never would've suspected that, but it turns out Dre needs LOTS of Big Boi to temper his neo-hippie bullshit vibe. They are both good albums, but Big Boi's is like a 9.5/10 to Dre's 7/10. Next time, do it together and its a definite 10/10, like the last three.

The Passing of The Man in Black - saddens me very much.
Mayor West Covering The Man in Black at Chop Suey - excites me very much.

Oh we'll find out all right, though.

wow, nice quotation use man. that shit turns me on.