Rawk

Makes you want to start a band...

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Go east boy - of Stp that is...

Finns are straight down the line no bullshit people. This years best Christmas present has already arrived. As Hank would have put it - Run, do not walk to the DVD store.


Kiitos Esa

Xmas shopping

Scary things happen in your surroundings when Christmas is approaching.
Charles Manson may be behind bars but there are still some crazy mofo's out there...
Done most of the Christmas shopping today in confined spaces with a pram, you gotta love it. And yes, the picture is from the close vicinity.
To calm down I have played some records. Tonights playlist so far:

Phil Spector's christmas album x 3 (well, you have to adopt to your environment, don't you?)
Beasts of Bourbon - Chase the dragon
St Etienne - Only love can break your heart
Polyphonic Spree - 2000 places
Hank Williams - I saw the light
Granpa boy - Eyes like sparks
Teenage Fanclub - Sparky's dream
Make it reggae song from Soul Jazz 300% collection
Gorillaz feat. S. Ryder - Dare
Depeche Mode - Never let me down
Skids - Valley of the dolls
Curtis Mayfield - People get ready
Mighty Diamonds - Pass the kouchie
Then I had to cook dinner so albums was the way to go -
St Etienne - Smash the system
Mattias Alkberg Bd - Tunaskolan

Mayhem rules the mall!

Tomten

Heavy Shit Man

Had to bail out to the pub at lunch today. Have heard from the locals that the waterhole have a bit of a dark history. Check this out.
You kinda understand the name change from Viking Tavern to Milperra Palms.
Great coasters.

Kyokushin on public service

Some great links to SVT with clips about Kyokushin karate and Swedish Open knock down tournament.

Tournament clip

Training clip

El Z

Old Bastards

Anyone for a new deck?

This is from Social Ds official website. From there you can access http://www.blackkatkustoms.com/ - nice.

Pablos bar @ Sås & Krås

Funkyzeit mit Jocklo.



Olive snacks...



24 hour party people





And as I eventually ended up drinking Niks pear cider there are no photos of the bar Or the fabulous hosts, Robban & Linda.


I thought this picture kind of sums up what its all about.

Computer crash

I can certainly relate to this strip.
Not too fond of big corporations in general. But I tell you when your small business relies on a working computer you are quite happy when the FedEx guy picks up your broken IBM laptop and delivers it fixed to your door a couple of days later, all this free of charge. All you need to do is to pick up the phone and dial a toll free number.

I stole this pic from my Old Bastard friends who stole it from someone else.

Hello It's good to be back

More updates to follow about exciting topics such as:

Computer failure
European holiday
Records

Stay tuned cause we will be black!

Expensive reading

Yes I know what you are thinking. Old man Zunkador is getting slow and tired. My only excuse is that the goddamn bookstore on Oxford Street took ages to realise that PEOPLE NEED EDUCATION ABOUT THESE HIDDEN GEMs in music history. Well the copies eventuallly got there and now finally I think I'm ready with my first round of reading and digesting. I say digesting because Mr Raynolds is approaching his subject of matter quite thoroughly. My spontaneous comment about Simon R's writing would be 'lightweight Lester Bangs', but don't get me wrong the contents and stories definatly makes up for any weak spots. THIS BOOK IS MANDATORY READING.

But folks be warned! After you have read the book you might find yourself placing bids at gemm.com for an overpriced copy of PILs Metal Box.

My favourite disco tune right now (not in the MP3 player because once again I'm slow), courtesy of Mr Raynolds:

The Devil Lives In My Husbands Body - Pulsallama

Only thing I can say is that oil drums certainly kick ass, even more so than cow bells.

And how about this part of the lyrics:

The doctor said - "I'm sorry but your husband has an incurable psyciatric disorder, Tourettes syndrome."
-"Aaaah and our health insurance doesn't cover it."

Weltklasse as the organisers of the friendliest World Cup ever like to put it.

My only issue right now is that Pulsallama seems to be unheard of on the Internet. One thing I know for sure though. Once I manage to track down any of their records they will cost me a bloody arm and a leg.

Ve och fasa

There is light at the end of the tunnel

On my ski trip my friend Krille Krokodil told me to check out www.fbi.org.au. Have been my channel of choice ever since. Non commercial channel with, by and for all you lovers of music. In additon they promote the local independent music scene. Frankie says: stream!

Free your heels and your ass will follow

Have been somewhat busy lately. All good stuff though. Been skiing for the first time in two years and I think we discovered a new gem.



Quote:

"Home of the hard core, Craigieburn is steep, deep and often gnarly. Beginners are advised to just stay home. For those who can handle it, this is THE place."

I rode the mountain to the best of my old and slow ability on these...



What would have happened to the ski industry without snowboarding??

Our guide took on the mountain using these beauties.



I put my vote on these until they put out of a pair of Raymond Pettibon ones.

Run to the Hills.

Vidar rocks

This is my son Vidar. He has already a good taste in music.



I'm sorry son but there really isn't much room for your own choice for the time being.

Members Only

Some clubs are just better than others. Whith signs like these how can you possibly go wrong?

GET OUT OF THEE GARAGE FESTIVAL

Annandale HotelCnr. Parramatta Rd & Nelson StAnnandale, NSWAustraliaSaturday 12 Aug 20064:00 PM

THE MEANIES on stage 10:40pm+ The Booby Traps 10-10:40pm (Raymond Js)+ The Crusaders 9:20-10pm+ Kamikaze Trio 8:40-9:20pm (RJs)+ Johnny Casino 8-8:40pm+ Jed Whitey 7:20-8pm (RJs)+ The Curly Wurlys 6:40-7:20pm+ The Cheats 6-6:40pm (RJs)+ Six Ft Hick 5:10-6pm+ 3DTV 4:30-5:10pm (RJs)

Well it's Australian & it's punk rock & it's at the Annandale - what else can one wish for?

The Suede Denim Police

Yesterday I was exposed to a new phenomenon - the Census survey from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. This is what happened. I was having dinner with my collegues in Brisneyland and they asked me if I had received THE form in my hotel room.
So as it turns out the Australian Bureau of Statistics puts out this form every 5 years or so to work their shit out.
Now here's the question that kept me awake all night after filling out the form:
Why the fuck does everyone in the whole goddam country have to fill out a form when it is called the Bureau of Statistics? From what I have learnt in the Northern Hemisphere is that there are quite sophisticated statistical theories that works on samples...
On the other hand where I'm from you are a number from the day you were born so no need for any global surveys there.
I wonder if the goverenment official can figure out that it was me who filled out that form where Yoda is my religon.

Random acts of sensless violence

Went to the Australian Full Contact Open last weekend to watch some organised bar fighting. Heard today that the guy that won weighed 120kgs and didn't throw any kicks. I didn't watch that fight but unfortunatly weight seems to have won over technique (or maybe some questionnable refereeing). Anyway the big one hits our shores in November - don't miss it.

Surprise surprise

Oh my god, the Tour De France winner seems to have dropped some illicit substances.
What a fucking surprise!!!
Let's put on some real Darwinism here and let the riders drug themselves and push the limits of humankind. And whilst they are at it - can they please send some performance enhancing drugs to the southern hemisphere so we can make it through the direct broadcasts.
'Ever felt like you have been cheated' as the great John Lydon put it.
Peace.

By the way the pic is from back in the day when doping checks were unheard of and Sweden produced one of the best cyklist ever. Tommy Prim is up there amongst the greats.
Enjoy.

Its hockey a la Hanson

Possibly the worlds best punk rock side project (even better than their main act NoMeansNo). Hockey Night Tonight anyone?

Hey ho let's go

Inspired by my mate http://theoak.blogg.se/ its about time to fire off the Zunkador blog. So here we go...
This is me at home with unnamed pet who unfortunatly isn't with us anymore.