The radio has been playing lots and lots of Tom Petty lately By Seamus O'Sparks on October 7, 2017 — 1 min read The radio has been playing lots and lots of Tom Petty lately. Deep cuts and all that. So many good musicians are facing the final curtain these days. It’s very sad, but boy howdy does it cut down on air wave treacle. Now, I’m not saying that I want ANYONE to expire. Not at all.... More
YELLOW STREET MARKER BITES MAN (Fractured Reflections On Drama, San Marcos Style) By Seamus O'Sparks on January 14, 2017 — 1 min read YELLOW STREET MARKER BITES MAN (Fractured Reflections On Drama, San Marcos Style) “Some of you are going to die, martyrs of course to the freedom that I shall provide.” Thanks for those words, Peter Gabriel era Genesis. That’s from a song of theirs called, ‘The Knife.’ It’s about demagoguery. I’ve been enjoying the recent FB... More
LONG POST-PERSONAL INFORMATION:VERY KINKY!!!! By Seamus O'Sparks on February 27, 2016 — 3 mins read LONG POST-PERSONAL INFORMATION:VERY KINKY!!!! Today I was tagged in a post that said, “In your status, list 12 albums that have stayed with you in some way. Don’t think too hard. They don’t have to be ‘right’ or ‘great’ records. Just ones that have touched you.” Thanks, Dave G Prewitt, for that. I have already... More
Last night’s Simpsons got a couple of good zingers in By Seamus O'Sparks on November 24, 2014 — 1 min read Last night’s Simpsons got a couple of good zingers in. It’s nice to see they still got it! HOMER-Okay, this crowd is about to experience the special magic of the cover band, the thrill of live music without the fear of hearing anything new. HOMER-You know what? Apu leaving is the best thing that ever... More
Just in time for Monday By Seamus O'Sparks on April 28, 2014 — 1 min read Just in time for Monday-one of the more lighthearted songs about suicide that you may ever hear. The lyrics for this song probably did as much to influence my own stabs at verbal irreverence than anything else. Look ’em up! Genesis, 1971. More
I am and always will be a PROG SNOB!! By Seamus O'Sparks on December 4, 2013 — 1 min read I am and always will be a PROG SNOB!! “Lord of Lords, King of Kings Has returned to lead his children home To take them to the new Jerusalem.” More