tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20487080478128520482012-02-13T08:42:20.070-08:00less punk than youJoelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comBlogger3071100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-12010345590451671412012-02-13T08:42:00.000-08:002012-02-13T08:42:20.081-08:00ProperI feel the need to throw out there that I've been listening to Proper by Into It. Over It. a lot the last couple days, and it's really induced the feelings I remember getting upon early listens to Through Being Cool, Clarity, Something to Write Home About, Goddamnit, Dear You, The Photo Album, LIFTED, etc. The feeling that this record is important and heartfelt and without abandon or indifferenceJoelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-11314216928605877262012-02-11T06:56:00.000-08:002012-02-11T07:08:44.728-08:00Chris Conley, Matt Pryor and more!Thanks to Twitter, I was informed about a show that was completely off my radar. Some "old emo bastards" (as Evan Weiss calls them) do a tour called "Where's The Band?", which is just the frontman of a band with an acoustic guitar playing their songs...and it's awesome. Much more intimate and laid back than a packed house of kids (no offense kids, you keep it going), you get the lighter side of Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-59595781304164914302012-02-01T09:27:00.000-08:002012-02-01T09:28:04.840-08:00If you were to ask me what I love about skateboarding, it would involve a great video like this.
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Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-21885232389540180752012-01-31T10:19:00.000-08:002012-01-31T10:19:10.507-08:00Please, please do yourself a favor and watch this vid below. Bob's an old friend that I took in and helped out, and it's rad to see him continuing the dream. Maybe mute it, though, if you consider yourself one with any taste in music.
Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-83523732648995505732012-01-31T07:32:00.000-08:002012-02-08T21:44:10.855-08:00Forgot to post a little about some great bands I accidentally saw on Sunday. Wife and I went to see some of her friends at Plan B, and this incredible band was playing when we walked in. Very straightforward 3 piece rock that I certainly didn't expect to hear at "Hive" (Plan B's goth night that every now and then I get suckered into going to) due to their pre-disposition towards having the music Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-2808018108244616142012-01-29T20:44:00.000-08:002012-01-29T20:44:19.028-08:00Wow, must be nice to just have a fat stack of footage lying around to the point you can drop 5 minutes of it on a weekly video series...this guy is like a video game.
Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-26813495563003871662012-01-28T09:14:00.001-08:002012-01-28T09:14:46.563-08:00Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-72585536700460079142012-01-28T07:57:00.001-08:002012-01-28T07:57:27.188-08:00You should really do yourself a favor and check out swissted.Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-25577098188757990192012-01-24T08:35:00.001-08:002012-01-24T08:35:30.110-08:00The ex-skateshop employee in me (y'know, the guy that is around so much skate talk and opinions and ends up being able to find a problem with anything) would have a lot of things to say about the video below...but the rest of me finds it quite enjoyable.
Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-5111166070091841212012-01-23T07:44:00.001-08:002012-01-23T07:44:29.215-08:00Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-80401386629853326002012-01-21T09:01:00.001-08:002012-01-21T09:01:36.147-08:00First world problem #3My wife had me read this in seriousness. The very definition of FWP.Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-63484133233463359442012-01-19T06:49:00.000-08:002012-01-19T07:10:09.439-08:00This is what happens when you feel like typing and have nothing to go onThis warms the heart a bit.
This was an incredibly well put together part.
Tjark Thielker - Rollen Aaller 3 from CLEPTOMANICX on Vimeo.
First World Problems
Been listening to "You Made It Weird with Pete Holmes" a bunch. Good stuff. As he puts it, it's his "What The Heck?" to Marc Maron's "What The Fuck?". The Maron episode is really good.
My thinking on SOPA and PIPA? I'm reminded of Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-45353646836548167082012-01-17T06:36:00.000-08:002012-01-17T06:36:01.328-08:00First world problem #2Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-36782820843246657992012-01-17T06:04:00.000-08:002012-01-17T06:04:28.045-08:00First world problemJoelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-34536265271889305042012-01-14T16:21:00.000-08:002012-01-14T16:21:12.636-08:00Unknown kid from Michigan gets jaded blogger 'psyched'In a later interview, Joel W, the creator of the Less Punk Than You blog, admitted that "...this footage got me more psyched to skate than anything since Jake Donnelly's Since Day One part. Too bad it's raining.".
Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-77147206774187669752012-01-14T09:39:00.000-08:002012-01-14T09:39:08.384-08:00Wanted to make a quick mention of a record that I probably took way more from than I should have. The Wonder Years' "Suburbia I've Given You All And Now I'm Nothing" came out a few months ago, and without looking I can probably tell you it has a higher play count than anything else since I got it. Too often we get jaded with music and set our preferences so unquenchably high that we get Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-82766994506084931872012-01-13T02:51:00.000-08:002012-01-13T02:51:39.597-08:00Best part of the year contestant #1Thrasher was very awesome enough to put up a new full part from Mark Suciu on their site. I couldn't embed it here, but you can very easily click on the link and there it indeed will be.
It's super sick, with a serious, if not complete lack of filler clips. Everything about it is done perfectly - 2 great songs (FYI if you use an Elliot Smith song in your part I automatically like it more than ifJoelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-61071034019441587262012-01-12T07:13:00.000-08:002012-01-13T02:52:17.329-08:00ArgumentLast night my wife and I had a difference of opinion regarding something...which is fine. Happens all the time, most of the time, really. In fact, it happens so often with everyone that occasionally one will decide that their opinion is indeed fact. This is, of course, not the case, but it brought about an interesting thought.
If something can be argued, it is indeed not a fact.
This differenceJoelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-35196857541370736752012-01-02T07:24:00.000-08:002012-01-02T07:24:37.616-08:00Life experienceI've been thinking for the last hour or so about where to begin this post of unusual importance. No, nothing's wrong, no big announcement or anything like that; just something I wanted to share because I think it's worth reading. I hope you agree.
As with all things good and positive, I think I'll relate it to skateboarding.
Skateboarding has taken me places I otherwise would have never been, Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-74231063428791734702011-12-29T07:27:00.000-08:002012-01-13T02:52:33.109-08:00Couple quick things.
Sat in the car at lunch and listened to the American Football S/T record. It was a surreal experience. I felt so young and wide-eyed. It's a strange enigma when sad music makes you so happy.
Also, a few days ago I listened to Green Day's "Dookie" record probably 5 times in a row, and then once later. The transition between "Chump" and "Longview" is brilliant. I don't know Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-16497369203866157232011-12-28T12:02:00.000-08:002012-01-02T07:25:07.139-08:00Just thought I'd make note of an old acquaintance that passed recently. I used to see Peter Starrs around Portland every now and then when he was down from Seattle; never really friends per se, but said "What's up?" and did the slap-pound in mutual recognition plenty of times. Always a bummer when anyone dies before their time, especially those we know. Rip in Peace.Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-26384844807914310742011-12-26T11:12:00.000-08:002012-01-02T07:25:42.395-08:00Skateboard industry newsThat title should get a bunch of hits.
Anyway, I was talking with my wife the other day about my problem with industry news. It used to be part of my job, being part of a skate shop, to keep up with everything. I had to have all the answers to all the questions, so I developed the habit. However, years later I'm still keeping up with everything. Why? I have no reason to. I don't really talk to Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-67353758867099993682011-12-25T07:12:00.000-08:002011-12-26T07:06:22.063-08:00Mayree NauveedodJoelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-46795581646363245232011-12-23T11:31:00.000-08:002011-12-26T07:06:10.457-08:00I agree
I read this on Boil The Ocean and thought to myself, I wonder where my dark horses are? Here are a couples that I found and thought fit into that catergory.
And my personal favorite...
Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-35750997468165708412011-12-22T07:10:00.000-08:002011-12-26T07:05:55.828-08:00A little about meI have realized that even if you know me outside of LPTY, you probably haven't seen me in awhile. So I thought I'd take a survey and see if you can't find out a little about me.
Name: Joel
Nickname: nothing really rhymes with Joel that's at all humorous, ironic or clever, so generally it's something like "Joelie-Olie" or something similarly brilliant. Also, "honey".
Age: old enough to have Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-78923819600628849932011-12-22T06:23:00.000-08:002011-12-26T07:05:34.517-08:00Different blokesIt's fucked up when you realize that there are precious few out there that even partially get you.
Every now and then I hit the "Next Blog" button up top and see what random thing pops up. Holy crap. Everyone is either extremely pretentious or self absorbed. Oh wait, so am I. And I'm sure anyone who happens upon this little cog will think so. Even those that know me probably think so. I just Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-67977341734583857542011-12-22T05:26:00.000-08:002011-12-22T05:26:49.567-08:00Have you noticed that those that seem to post the most on comment threads are folks you've never heard of? Just something to think about...although I know several household names that like to go on skate message boards and troll around. That's all.Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-87448308325779874912011-12-22T04:38:00.000-08:002011-12-22T05:21:16.692-08:00Pretty muchJoelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-6379940541286122092011-12-20T05:52:00.001-08:002011-12-20T05:54:15.664-08:00So sick!Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-29210549711923866862011-12-19T09:47:00.000-08:002011-12-22T05:21:01.039-08:00Ouch
It's weird that a few years back, this was me. Most of my friends are either married or nearing it, and it's just strange to encounter a friend in pain because of a breakup, especially in the within-a-year-either-side-of-30 age range. It's just something I hadn't considered in so long. Good reminder to get my head out of my ass and remember there are other folks out there that have their own Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-24693261907105982752011-12-14T06:26:00.000-08:002011-12-22T05:21:32.626-08:00See, I'm not lying...
As long as it's dry, I "force" my friends to get off their asses and skate.Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-29384535257879485232011-12-08T05:24:00.000-08:002011-12-22T05:22:20.000-08:00Less Punk Than You Awards 2011 - MusicLess Punk Than You Awards 2011 - Music
Most Unexpectedly Sick Record: I Am The Avalanche - Avalanche United
Record That I Didn't Like At First But Grew On Me The Most: letlive. - Fake History
Record With The Most Obvious Coheed and Cambria Ripoffs: letlive. - Fake History (honorable mention: A Skylit Drive - Identity On Fire)
FINALLY! Awards: Saves The Day - Daybreak, Wire - Red Barked Tree, Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-23032435186719368372011-11-30T10:03:00.001-08:002011-12-22T05:22:56.065-08:00Holy what the casual NBDs huh?Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-20125663245383951472011-11-27T15:38:00.000-08:002011-12-22T05:23:13.187-08:00For you skateboarding connoisseurs out thereJoelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-40218787420424675762011-11-24T07:02:00.000-08:002011-11-24T07:04:32.244-08:00Read the comments thread after Grant Taylor's SOTY vid, it's hilarious.
Louis C.K. has a bit about having a life that's so problem-free that folks have to really look for things to complain about. The above link provides a great example. You get a free video and still bitch. It's cool, though; provides me with hours of entertainment. Just like the "Letters to the Editor" in any local paper. ThisJoelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-84543396989346563692011-11-24T06:32:00.000-08:002011-11-24T07:02:51.147-08:00Thanks!A big steaming platter of thanks to -
family
friends
skateboarding
music
podcasts
introspection
hope
revalation
Saves The Day
Marc Maron
Jared Hester
Jets to Brazil
memories
pets
The Get Up Kids
Rancid
Thrasher
conversation
Bill Eckerson
Kevin Smith
WLIIA?
my bed
and everything/one else that makes every day that much better.Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-29591646174547278922011-11-18T08:15:00.001-08:002011-11-24T07:03:26.984-08:00Something more about nothingIn a sort of continuation of the 2nd to last blog, I'd like to expand on making judgements of other people.
I'm a fairly positive, idealistic, nice person naturally. I've had to learn to be a realist, and everything that entails. I've had to teach myself about negativity, and that it isn't a bad thing; just a natural reaction. Being negative doesn't make anyone less of a person, less Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-14660336942724993202011-11-14T10:37:00.000-08:002011-11-18T08:13:08.706-08:00Funny comments
You'll notice in the comment thread that there are two folks who are so out of perspective with the world that I can't even get mad, just laugh. You can see it here.Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-30078530488444987182011-11-13T10:55:00.000-08:002011-11-13T10:55:59.980-08:00And now for something about nothingFirst off, rain is never fun. Especially when you finally get some time set aside to get out and skate with your friends and the rain pisses all over it. Hopefully we're not in for a month straight. Or 2.
Was thinking about the "middle class" last night and how it's really only existed in the modern sense for 100, maybe 140 years. Food for thought.
The Todd Hansen ep of WTF? held my rapt Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-64859485371345815052011-11-11T08:29:00.000-08:002011-11-24T07:03:50.731-08:00Rise and Shine initial reactions(after 1 watch)
I kept telling myself I was going to pass on this one. Can't say I've really ever taken to this kid, but he's been growing on me over the last few months so I donated to a person and company that really doesn't need my hard-earned money and got the "Rise and Shine" Nyjah part.
It's good. Really good. Mostly rails, but there's some good ledge and manual stuff in there, as well. Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-34138531553335241402011-11-06T09:48:00.000-08:002011-11-24T07:04:08.839-08:00Kasperi Kropsu, the Finnish Shane O'neill!Whoa! It's like Shane O'Neill was born in Finland and skated more rails! Nice 540 shuvs.
Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-1025619149248167352011-11-06T09:39:00.000-08:002011-11-06T09:39:18.780-08:00Man, Europe footage is getting so good. I remember when it used to be kind of a joke, but anymore its right up there with the best of everywhere else.
Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-80057788424813582002011-11-06T09:35:00.001-08:002011-11-06T09:40:13.898-08:00Yeah! Always stoked for new Jimmy Lannon clips! Leo Valls is killing it, too, with some real SF footage. This gets me all kind of excited to skate.
Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-5345642405463188222011-11-06T09:29:00.000-08:002011-11-06T09:39:58.006-08:00This kid is sick...I love it when folks' regular skating looks switch.
We got a yorkie yesterday. She's super sick. It's weird to have a well behaved dog.
I definitely see why fakie 3 flips became a cool trick a few years back. They're super fun to do and watch from above.
Looking forward to making my end of the year lists. I think this year's will consist of "Favorite Records", "Favorite Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-14782396093234743812011-11-05T20:36:00.001-07:002011-11-06T06:37:16.579-08:00If you're a Wenning fan, this is a great little mix of a bunch of old footage.
Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-59846588925404428002011-11-03T12:03:00.000-07:002011-11-06T06:36:42.763-08:00Wow, I didn't realize Davis Torgerson had so much footage out there. Get Since Day One.
Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-46087522912028131412011-11-01T06:51:00.001-07:002011-11-03T10:56:08.872-07:00I love trick surprises.
ORGANIKA - GRADUATION - WALKER RYAN from KAYOTV on Vimeo.Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-68536563497209291372011-10-31T16:26:00.000-07:002011-11-03T10:55:48.852-07:00Matt BergerThere's some seriously good skateboarding happening around us. Oversaturation of content? Nah, not if its good. Embrace it and let it inspire you.
Flip Skateboards Welcomes Matt Berger from FLIP SKATEBOARDS on Vimeo.Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-16315149638434419542011-10-31T13:19:00.000-07:002011-11-03T10:55:32.429-07:00Best ender trick?I love it when folks skate weird stuff and do weird tricks, but I love it even more when they back it up with solid tricks as well. This part was so sick, and I don't think I've been this hyped on an ender trick in a long time.
Benjamin Delaboulaye "la deca danse" from TRAUMA on Vimeo.Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-71791083706307862792011-10-31T13:03:00.000-07:002011-11-03T10:55:10.467-07:00Henry Rollins, the voice of reason on all things worth notingFrom henryrollins.com:
Scream, Dracula, Scream!: Occupy Is Obviously Onto Something
The Occupy movement is several weeks old and has captured the interest, concern and consternation of countless people all over the world.
At the beginning of the protests, before they spread like a rash on the skin of banks, corporations and on the thinnest skin of all, conservative pundits, the protestors Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-18457115104207643462011-10-29T07:26:00.000-07:002011-11-03T10:54:46.578-07:00You would do well to click here.Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-41939207309630579362011-10-26T10:31:00.000-07:002011-11-03T10:54:32.504-07:00Every now and then I read the Letters to the Editor in my local paper. It makes me feel smarter and better about myself. People really are stuck in their little bubbles sometimes.
It felt really fucking awesome skating in 32 degree weather this morning. That's how you know you love it.
Had a really great conversation about Hunter S. Thompson with my buddy Rick this morning.
My 2 year old keepsJoelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-70008065736673537322011-10-26T10:13:00.001-07:002011-11-03T10:53:55.852-07:00Seriously, best line I've seen in a long time. Karl Watson would be proud.
Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-63520302750923573032011-10-23T11:56:00.000-07:002011-11-06T06:40:27.764-08:00Occupation and my conflicting thoughtsI'm conflicted. This doesn't happen very often. Not to say I'm terribly opinionated or terribly indifferent; I'm just realistic. I know where my faults lie, I know how poorly I moderate myself, I know my capabilities, where my limits lie, and where they are infinite. To this end, I tend to not get conflicted in my own opinions. However, this has been happening a lot lately. The "Occupy ________" Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-34023023381420825472011-10-23T11:07:00.000-07:002011-10-23T11:49:51.568-07:00I saw Saves The Day last night.......and it was probably the best set I've seen from Chris in possibly 10 years. Reconnected with an old friend to go see them play in Portland, and he'd never seen them live. I'm very happy that was his first. They played a strong set of a little bit of everything (including "Daybreak" in its entirety and a few songs I don't think I've seen them play live before) and everyone looked like they wereJoelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-4709379390377158822011-10-23T11:02:00.001-07:002011-10-23T11:49:31.679-07:00If Gravis keeps up these parts, I will be in skate video heaven.
Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-9317516850599956362011-10-16T08:58:00.000-07:002011-10-23T11:49:17.074-07:00Holy switch backside flipThis guy, man...I have seen very few folks look more natural on a skateboard. And he's some random Swedish fella. Serious tricks (almost difficult to determine which stance he is) and the sickest switch backside flips you'll ever see. Do yourself a favor and watch.
Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-69084183230257260252011-10-15T09:45:00.000-07:002011-10-23T11:49:01.876-07:00In skateboard industry news, Mike Mo Capaldi leaves Lakai for sponsor unknown.
In actual skateboarding news, I skated the Macadam ledges at 4AM this morning by myself.Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-59164045227307537132011-10-14T11:02:00.000-07:002011-10-23T11:48:33.877-07:00Set Your Goals and a reverse theoryI just picked up the new Set Your Goals record, Burning At Both Ends. I was pretty stoked, as I was a huge fan of Reset and Mutiny!, and although This Will Be The Death Of Us was something of a step backwards, I maintained in my head that SYG was capable of expanding on the posi-core ethos and idealism of Mutiny! and becoming an eventually-legendary modern version of 7 Seconds. I spoke with Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-77195237585071601072011-10-14T09:38:00.000-07:002011-10-23T11:48:13.989-07:00Another part from "Hungover-it", which is probably the best homie video you'll see all year. Just raw skateboarding with very little in-between nonsense. The nosegrind nollie flip at 2:45 is stupid cool.
Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-23865413422857296242011-10-14T05:10:00.000-07:002011-10-23T11:47:58.331-07:00és Footwear dies or How I Learned to Give Up and Love Big Skateboarding
A few weeks ago, Sole Tech announced it put the és Footwear program on hiatus (or, as those of us who know better say - shit-canned). I tend to keep my nose out of industry politics and all of that nonsense; reason being - I love skateboarding. I love every aspect of it. I love skating everything (although high impact stuff doesn't happen too often anymore with the ol' knees, ankles and hips Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-38751887986333034372011-10-14T04:58:00.000-07:002011-10-23T11:47:31.423-07:00You'd like to see some 100% sick real skateboarding? Well, I would be doing you a disservice if I didn't show you this.
Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-47848666371040495842011-10-10T10:08:00.000-07:002011-10-23T11:47:14.774-07:00Nick Tucker, sponsors and comments
Above is a recent commercial featuring Nick Tucker, who is really good a doing tricks on a skateboard. If you view the video at its source, you see all sorts of fun comments about Nick's sponsorship status...and my thoughts are, "Who cares?" Is it cool when folks I like get hooked up? Of course. Do I care about who Nick Tucker, someone I've never met and only seen in videos on the interweb, mayJoelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-37180037312450691112011-10-07T07:16:00.000-07:002011-10-23T11:46:54.588-07:00Some stuff I'm into at the momentNew records by Saves The Day, Bayside, Wonder Years, Alkaline Trio, La Dispute, Small Brown Bike, and Marc Maron.
Twitter, believe it or not. It's still so neat to me that I can have a casual back and forth with folks that I have been a huge fan of for years. And I can do it by texting. Convenience!
This show on Showtime called "Homeland". It's looking to become pretty sweet judging by the Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-50132400507322150482011-10-06T08:36:00.000-07:002011-10-23T11:46:24.997-07:00Its that time of year againTime to remember where the undercover spots are and when you can get away with skating them. This is my personal favorite. It's not that great of a ledge, the ground's not so smooth, but it is somewhere dry to skate from about 10PM to 6AM. I frequent this parking garage on Macadam during the wee hours. You can get a better view/idea of it here. I guess this is something of an ode to the few dry Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-245622786458546242011-10-05T19:42:00.000-07:002011-10-23T11:46:05.345-07:00La Dispute and post-hardcoreI've spent the last 14 hours listening to La Dispute's records in order on repeat and it has been quite an experience. If you're a lyrics person, and like music that falls generally under the "post-hardcore" category, you'll probably like them. Makes me think At The Drive-In meets Trophy Scars. Good stuff. Actually missed them play at a show I was at...as I was deep in conversation about NOFX Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-53023162952801363142011-10-03T09:05:00.000-07:002011-10-23T11:45:44.308-07:00Even more Saves The Day loveI just wanted to say how truly excited I am for this. I haven't been this stoked for a show in some time, maybe since Envy, and that was awhile back (thanks for informing me of that one, Bill, I would've missed it otherwise). It's really special to have a band that genuinely gets me excited in this day and age, with life and all of its distractions. Also, last time I checked Saves The Day was Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-41685789583273809612011-09-29T11:55:00.000-07:002011-10-03T08:50:00.578-07:00More Saves The Day loveJust got the acoustic Daybreak bonus disc from a friend (as I don't tend to frequent such places as FYE), and it's pretty rad. I've been enamored with Chris playing the acoustic guitar for many a year. I can't tell you how young it makes me feel when I see Chris pull out the acoustic guitar onstage (although it's been a few shows/years). Just wanted to throw that out there. Also, on the Daybreak Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-85950422324075347822011-09-28T04:11:00.000-07:002011-10-03T08:50:30.817-07:00Parenting skillsFor how incredibly difficult, heartbreaking, sleepless, boring, expensive, painful and inconvenient being a parent can be, there is nothing in the world compared to how rewarding it is. Yesterday, Conley, my 2 year old, stood on a board by himself for the first time. He thought it was awesome, but I felt like everything I've been through and dealt with was all worth it. Nothing like feeling proudJoelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-85400537681351676192011-09-27T21:51:00.000-07:002011-10-03T08:53:50.076-07:00Love some SD skatingNice to see a new SD come-up in the making; it's been awhile. Basically, if you liked the SK8mafia Am Video, you'll dig this guy for sure. Great trick selection is key these days.
Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-27716458178389114152011-09-27T21:40:00.000-07:002011-10-03T08:54:04.514-07:00Sponsor me videos now are better than pro parts 5 years agoWow, quite the 'sponsor me' video. Normally they say raw footage, no music, but this was pretty sick. I'd take notice of this more. He's like Darrell Stanton meets Wieger.
Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-41116663959937921862011-09-27T15:03:00.000-07:002011-10-03T08:54:36.028-07:00Pre-mid-life crisis, indeedThis is my bathroom now.
Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-61951292503744122592011-09-26T22:34:00.001-07:002011-10-03T08:54:52.728-07:00I love this dude, killing it for the built folks, like myself.
JABARI "POWERHOUSE" PENDLETON from BIGPAULYFILMS on Vimeo.Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-15626328112913739142011-09-26T19:23:00.000-07:002011-10-03T08:50:49.983-07:00Upon Further Review (UFR) 1: Saves The Day - DaybreakI have now owned Daybreak for 1 week. I have listened to it every day, at least once. As you may know, I have a big bad thing for STD, and it is wonderful, as I get older, to not be disappointed by bands I've been into since I was a young lad. Only a handful of other bands can lay claim to that. Daybreak is cohesive, dark, and gives the feeling like Chris put his heart and soul into it. When a Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-55087686051723754722011-09-26T19:01:00.000-07:002011-09-26T19:09:33.200-07:00New skate game!I came up with this in the bathroom at work a few nights ago. Make a list of tricks, get someone(s) to play with you, and see how many tries it takes to land each trick (we played with no more than 10 tries; also, if you give up on it before 10, you take 10). Kind of like golf. The numbers are how many tries it took per trick, per person. Jared was kind enough to indulge me. Not bad for no warm Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-49817150783529745732011-09-25T08:37:00.000-07:002011-09-25T08:37:14.432-07:00Sublimity Snow and SkateWanted to give a quick shout-out to Steph and Ryan at Sublimity Snow and Skate in Beaverton, OR, for being really awesome and knowledgeable regarding pretty much everything having to do with skateboarding, and for being the many-years-running providers of banners, cutouts and other sorts of decorative skateboard related products. Also, props for having a unique selection of goods and brands. WhenJoelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-39092727391980885632011-09-25T08:21:00.000-07:002011-09-26T19:09:21.064-07:00Self cavity searchOh shit, why do I read comments? Why do I feel the need to still, after addressing my problems with them over and over, scroll through comments?! Why do I do this to myself? Why do I read the fucking letters to the editor everyday in the paper? Is it to feel better about myself? Is it to...I don't even know. Explanation, anyone?
Anyhoo, I thought I'd share some fun things I've been thinking Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-77847370062653040012011-09-23T09:13:00.000-07:002011-09-23T09:16:18.140-07:00Damn! Good day for videos!
Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-1490756164081409192011-09-23T09:08:00.001-07:002011-09-23T09:16:07.318-07:00This video is quite a nice change, full of awesomeness and interesting clips!
Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-3144654160315179102011-09-23T07:10:00.000-07:002011-09-23T09:15:49.122-07:00Catfish strikes again!As far as I'm concerned, this guy can do no wrong, clip-wise. I don't think I've seen one clip that hasn't got me stoked. Enjoy a Cody McEntire mini-part courtesy of Hellaclips.
Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-22638210714558361242011-09-21T05:13:00.000-07:002011-10-03T08:52:25.518-07:00MFR update / Saves The Day "Daybreak" reviewThere haven't been any MFR posts in a couple days as I have been fully immersed in the new Saves The Day record, Daybreak. It's a fucking doozy, especially if you're a big STD fan, like myself. Very few bands are able to 'progress' so perfectly. So, I'm going to go ahead and say until further notice, Daybreak is my default MFR. Such a wonderful, brilliant record both musically and lyrically, and Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-62175181310315359462011-09-19T07:16:00.000-07:002011-09-19T07:19:11.600-07:00All growed up Bob AndersonHoly smokes, I almost forgot! Mr. Bob Anderson is a finalist in Bang Yo Self 3 at the Berrics! Bob and I go back quite aways, so please vote for him if you're on facebook. Yeah Bob!
Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-80845723162847023312011-09-19T07:03:00.000-07:002011-09-19T07:18:57.724-07:00"Disclaimers are a deep-seated psychological issue of mine." - Bill
As well as I, sir. If you've noticed, I preface just about anything I get remotely into detail with with a disclaimer of some degree. Wonder why that is. I should ask my therapist.
Anyways, I thought some skate videos would be appropriate for this moment.
This fella has always been a fun watch. Can't quite put my finger on Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-62250780572946156592011-09-18T17:41:00.001-07:002011-09-19T07:18:35.557-07:00MFR day 30.3: Ben Folds Five - Whatever and Ever AmenJoelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-75222933849635278062011-09-18T17:37:00.001-07:002011-09-19T07:18:23.274-07:00Thinking about changing the name of this blog to "I sort through Hellaclips so you don't have to, records I like and 3 or 4 other things"Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-37918070107989394262011-09-18T17:14:00.001-07:002011-09-19T07:18:07.537-07:00MFR day 30.2: Thrice - Identity CrisisJoelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-79109836599341421182011-09-18T17:13:00.001-07:002011-09-19T07:17:56.582-07:00MFR day 30: Strongarm - The Advent of a MiracleJoelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-66412484864761536192011-09-18T10:44:00.000-07:002011-09-18T10:44:34.623-07:00This was super sick! Fun watch, this guy gets points for everything from trick selection to style to spots. Love me a straight nollie.
Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-14921395731180786582011-09-18T10:36:00.000-07:002011-09-18T10:36:37.254-07:00RelicsFriend just sent me this pic from probably 2007. This was a sort of "pre-game warmup" for his wedding. If you were wondering what my Flava Flav impression looks like, here you go.
Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-20535424384395179362011-09-18T10:30:00.001-07:002011-09-18T10:30:59.754-07:00RIpper!Sam Giles. from LUSH PRODUCTIONS on Vimeo.Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-27554469091237891632011-09-17T13:00:00.001-07:002011-09-17T13:00:33.729-07:00This was totally a fun little watch. I like shit like this.
Dom Henry for VIC from VIC Apparel on Vimeo.Joelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-61958805593694323052011-09-17T12:04:00.001-07:002011-09-17T12:39:55.641-07:00MFR day 29.2: 7 Seconds - The CrewJoelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-59396609132369220342011-09-17T11:56:00.001-07:002011-09-17T12:39:44.955-07:00MFR day 29: Bright Eyes - LIFTED or The Story is in the Soil, Keep Your Ear to the GroundJoelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-9504934036078513342011-09-16T08:33:00.001-07:002011-09-17T12:39:34.248-07:00MFR day 28: Silverstein - Discovering the WaterfrontJoelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-66471903503968954332011-09-15T03:00:00.001-07:002011-09-17T12:39:22.916-07:00MFR day 27: Felt - 2 - A Tribute to Lisa BonetJoelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-73384086669218371892011-09-14T22:25:00.001-07:002011-09-17T12:39:01.346-07:00MFR day 26.2: Bane - It All Comes Down to ThisJoelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-66673707971097691652011-09-14T05:51:00.001-07:002011-09-17T12:38:51.071-07:00MFR day 26: Suicidal Tendencies - Join the ArmyJoelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2048708047812852048.post-84781914829594551822011-09-13T21:52:00.001-07:002011-09-17T12:38:39.752-07:00MFR day 25.3: Trophy Scars - Hospital Music for the Aesthetic of LanguageJoelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17209742375778935511noreply@blogger.com