Alien Lanes 20th anniversary
Any GBV fans read the site that I don’t know about? I assume there are a few of you out there who’re aware of the legend of Bob Pollard. Some of you might know that I’m originally from Dayton, Ohio. I also just happened to grow up during the time when Pollard was about to quit his teaching job and become one of the most important song writers of our time. I also just happened to be at the Canal Street Tavern in Dayton 20 years ago tonight when GBV released Alien Lanes and became the band you never wanted to hear on commercial radio because it would ruin the fun forever. Go listen to the album. It’s still as great today as it was 20 years ago. Yes kids, that’s what real lo-fi sounds like.
From “A Salty Salute”:
Disarm the settlers
The new drunk drivers
Have hoisted the flag
We are with you in your anger
Proud brothers do not fret
To carry us to the lake
The club is open
Yeah, the club is open
Hey, the club is open
Numbers from @ByBerkowitz:
The buyout for Shaka Smart leaving VCU: $500K, plus a home-and-home basketball series — or another $250K to buy out the series
