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This is COOL, even though I haven’t read it yet.

from Behind the Velvet Rope (wherever that is)
Punk Rock music nowadays is everywhere, on the radio, television, commercials, the internet, and beyond. It’s totally accesible and totally become as common as a loaf of Wonderbread. But is it real? Depends on who you ask. Some bands and more to the point, some MUSICIANS claim to be “Old Skool Punk Rock” but the reality is more like PUNK ROCK POSER. One of the most heralded returns of a well known OC Punk Rock band is turning up some interesting information lately regarding their 8th album. Having been well received by the industry and fans alike, this band’s latest album which was just released last August, is by far and wide one of the best they have ever put out. Group effort? Almost. While those who were present at the recording of this band’s latest album know that NOT EVERY MEMBER participated in the creation or recording of this album-THE FANS AND THE WORLD DON’T. Like the Johnny Rotten saying goes; “Ever get the feeling you’ve been cheated?” The truth is, that while there are 5 members in this band, only 4 of them actually had ANYTHING to do with the album’s creation, writing, pre-production, and ultimately the recording of their album. Sadly and pathetically, the one who showboats the most at shows, rolling around on stage like a epileptic in the middle of a seizure, COULD NOT and DID NOT have anything to do with the creation or recording of his band’s latest album. Why? Count not showing up for practice, not practicing at home, and essentially the inability to play music he claims to have “in his blood”-BOTTOM LINE: HE DIDN’T KNOW HOW. The truth IS stranger than fiction folks. Sometimes when you scratch surface, all you get is more surface. That is the case here. Next time you’re at one of their shows, take a closer look. Clean the wax outta your ears and really listen carefully to this band member’s playing. Is he hitting all the right chords? NOT EVEN CLOSE. Is he singing on key? Painfully, NO. Is he rolling around on the stage, winking and pointing at the audience like a beauty queen on a float at the Rose Parade? YOU BETCHA. While there are scheduled show dates booked for this band and with the prospect of going to Europe at hand, the general consensus of the other members of this OC PUNK ROCK band are that they would rather cancel all their gigs then have to play 1 more embarrassing show. When you are part of a team, that team is only as good as it’s members-and this member is full of hot air. Egos can only take you so far. Eventually, you better have the substance to back up all the posturing and posing. Is this thing even on? YOU HEARD IT HERE FIRST