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by El Vez
Wed Jun 18, 2003 6:10 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: My Aim Remains
Replies: 15
Views: 19805

In reference to MBA's comment......these guys must be idiots and/or cowards to not call you back post haste. My best guess is they are intimidated because you're smarter than they are.
by El Vez
Wed Jun 18, 2003 6:07 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: Reconsidering Extreme Honey
Replies: 4
Views: 11014

Reconsidering Extreme Honey

I know that anyone looking for a comprehensive overview of E.C.'s catalogue would not want to start with this disc and its half-assed birth was eloquently bemoaned by The Man himself on his excellent ATUB liner notes. Still, I think this is a damn fine listen and culls some of the most interesting m...
by El Vez
Wed Jun 18, 2003 3:27 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Top 10 Cult Classics
Replies: 60
Views: 58829

Top 10 Cult Classics

Entertainment Weekly recently came out with a Cult Movie issue. The editors and contributing writers for EW chose This Is Spinal Tap while the readers picked Monty Python & The Holy Grail. Here's my top 10..... 1. The Big Lebowski. 2. Crumb 3. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 4. Fear & Loathing I...
by El Vez
Wed Jun 18, 2003 12:28 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: My Aim Remains
Replies: 15
Views: 19805

Poppet- We live on Alcoa in what could be called the poor side of town. It's driving us crazy because we are so ready to get a bigger place, get a dog and have a kitchen two people can occupy. Saw Dolly on The Today Show singing a really bad (like, Lee Greenwood bad) patriotic ditty. Dolly Parton is...
by El Vez
Wed Jun 18, 2003 12:24 pm
Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
Topic: They were annoying to begin with
Replies: 42
Views: 55169

This Is Hell is my girlfriend's favorite E.C. song. For me, it sounds a lot like a Desolation Row redux. Love the Andrews/Coltrane verse though!
by El Vez
Wed Jun 18, 2003 12:20 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Top Ten Americans
Replies: 27
Views: 30972

I voted for Eleanor Roosevelt.
by El Vez
Wed Jun 18, 2003 12:18 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: Joe Jackson Tour Dates
Replies: 6
Views: 11400

I'm afraid I am going to have to join the Otis Front on JJ. I picked up a copy of Look Sharp! last week. It lasted about three days before I decided to sell it back. Dull, airless and predictable.
by El Vez
Wed Jun 18, 2003 12:16 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: So, tell me one true thing.
Replies: 68
Views: 61254

Steve Earle could go upside Toby Keith's head with the proverbial quickness.

True.
by El Vez
Wed Jun 18, 2003 12:14 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: the lost epistolary art
Replies: 23
Views: 24217

Having received a lovely handwritten letter from MBA before, I must take this opportunity to praise her exquisite penmanship as well as her ability to turn a phrase like nobody's business.

Which also reminds me......I owe you a handwritten letter!
by El Vez
Tue Jun 17, 2003 5:02 pm
Forum: The Annex
Topic: My Aim Remains
Replies: 15
Views: 19805

My Aim Remains

First I want so say thank you to everyone who has continued to keep in touch with me; especially BlueChair, Miss Buenos Aires and Sp00ky Girlfriend. Taz.....Why do I not have your email!?!?! Noiseradio? I remain humbled by my good fortune in these past few months. Lelia and I had the day off and wer...