Thanks for all the kind feedback regarding Episode 1. I’ve decided that in between episodes (yup, Episode 2 is in the works) I’m going to post tunes that I’m currently listening to. I’m also going to do some other stuff — I’m not sure what that is but I’ll figure it out as I go along. By the way, if anyone wants to set a deadline for Episode 2 I’d be more than happy to work something out.
So let’s dive back in with a tune by Alkaline Trio called Warbrain.

This track comes off the 2007 Vagrant Record’s release, Remains, which is actually a collection of EPs, B-sides and international releases. Warbrain was originally released on the Rock Against Bush, Vol. 1 compilation album which features other standout acts like The Descendents, PennyWise and Jello Biafra w/DOA. I got all this information from Wikipedia but I put it in my own words because I try to lead by example, and if I’m going to teach the kids that’s what I’ve got to do. But damn, goddamn — that compilation looks like it would be a hell of a listen.

Like the majority of Alkaline Trio’s tunes, Warbrain, encapsulates the straightforward intimacy of Alk3 trademark sound. This is a band that has always made me feel like they would be good dudes to hang out with. The kind of guys that would talk to me about what their lives were like when they were 13. The kind of guys that would listen as I told a tale or two about my upbringing as well. Plus, they rock really hard, and give me that urge to go outside and walk a few laps.

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