The Ill Crate

Tracking the Rock Star: Supernova finale

Okay . . . both L.G. and I are sitting down in the basement of Zin City Studios, watching the unfurling and dubbing of the Superpirates’ new lead singer. It is L.G.’s birthday, so wish him a big happy 50th! Hahahahaha. Just kidding L.G.

Anyway, we’ve seen an action packed first ten minutes. Both of us were surprised that Toby was in the bottom two. Neither of us were knocked out by either performance by Toby nor Magni. We’ve seen it before. L.G. notes that both of us predicted that the contest would come down to Dilana and Lukas on the very first episode. I think we based this simply on their image. We are both happy that we didn’t have to suffer through Toby and Magni’s original material again. Though we both sorta like Toby’s song. We forgot what Magni’s even sounded like, despite suffering through it a couple of times. BTW, we thought Toby really lacked energy during his performance this evening.

That was weird, they used Lukas’ “Headspin” for background music during a Survivor promotion . . . a sign that Lukas is the new lead singer for the Pirates and that his song will be on the forthcoming album?

L.G. was tired of Lukas’ bittersweet sympathy before the end of the first bar. I kind of like it. Not a bad performance though . . . as usual. We’ve yet to determine if he can sing though. But then again, who cares? Mick Jagger can’t sing and we love the hell out of him. So we can see that the Pirates might be inclined to pick him. Imagine a singer who can’t sing and a guitar player who can’t play guitar! A match made in friggin’ heaven.

Okay, Zombie . . . I do have to admit I really really really like this . . . and I love the original . . . one of my favorite songs of all time. 101011 used to rock out on this song, but we called it Zombij . . . in tribute to our beautiful little Shih Tsu. Dilana does a super job with this song. But it is such a great song, that if you can hit the notes, it is impossible to make this one suck.

Okay . . . love the Killers . . . and Toby is doing a great vocal job, however, he still seems to be performing a bit scared, not sporting his usual swagger. L.G. thinks Lukas has seemed the most confident.

Overall . . . the 3 performances were mediocre, but Lukas gets the edge performance wise and Toby gets a singing edge. L.G. liked Toby best overall. I guess I concur.

and . . . going home is, is, is, looks like Toby . . . yes! Toby goes home.

Well then, L.G. and I were right . . . the weird hair twins find the final two spots. We knew that during the first hour of this season’s Rockstar: Superpirates!

And . . . the new singer of the SuperPirates is is is is is is a commercial.

Ohhhhhhhhh, breaking news . . . L.G. and Padrino . . . Major major disagreement. L.G. says Dilana! He wants you to know he’s been saying Dilana from the beginning!!! I believe it was always Lukas from the beginning. That is why Jason was coaching him on how to “open his throat!’ Well well well kiddies, which of us is correct?

And the winner is . . . L.G.! No . . . No . . . No . . . wait, it is me? Yup, Lukas is the newest Pirate!

Nice parting gift . . . Gilby as cowriter and producer for Dilana, NOT! L.G. says, “at least he doesn’t have to play guitar!” Dave gets to do that!

Here we go . . . SuperPirates hit the stage. Wonder if they will do the Pirate song?

Yes, it is the Pirate Theme Song! Like Toby’s version better.

Umm, looks like the audience is less than impressed.

Well, we’re out with another Pirate original and another vanilla song I won’t remember in three minutes.

That’s all folks!

Until next season, then. Evs. :p

Nelson out, er, I mean . . . see you later, I hope.

Thanks for hanging out and giving us your time and your insights. You’ve been fabulous.

Pads

Ill Crate episode 49, a.k.a. Rock Star: Supernova, Week 10 Performance

We tried something a little different this time. We recorded this show while watching Rock Star: Supernova, specifically the performance episode for week 10 (Sept. 5, 2006). The idea was that you’d get to listen to our wisecracks while watching your own recording of the show at home. Unfortunately, you’ll have to guess at the right time to start your MP3 player and your VCR/TiVo/whatever, because we couldn’t get the TV audio to pick up well at all on the microphone. Oh well, hopefully you will find our entertaining insights, er, uh, entertaining. We did also slip in some bits of our regular features, too (Slangoria and Reposing or Decomposing?).

Episode 49 in plain-jane MP3 format

Episode 49 with visuals for iTunes, iPod, QuickTime, RealPlayer

Attention Rock Star fans

Tonight’s the next performance episode of Rock Star: Supernova. Even if you don’t usually record these episodes, you’ll want to record tonight’s.

Why? Padrino and I are planning to record our own running commentary to go along with it. Sometime after it’s over (hopefully no more than a day or two), you can play back the episode, sync up your MP3 player with our commentary, and listen along.

Fun for all! (We hope.)

Ill Crate episode 48: Krushed by Kompressor

Here’s the forty-eighth episode of our little podcast. No, it shouldn’t be the last, despite Padrino’s bellyaching. This time we listen to German/alien industrial act Kompressor. And, lucky you, we also have our regular features Slangoria, Reposing or Decomposing?, and The Geek Zone.

Episode 48 in MPEG-4 (includes slideshow)

Episode 48 in MP3 (audio only)

Ill Crate episode 47: Zayra Alvarez

This week (month? biennium?) we focus on Zayra Alvarez, one of our favorite “rockers” from Rock Star: Supernova. Yeah, we know she doesn’t exactly “rock,” but she does have a certain undefinable quality that we like (maybe it’s that Puerto-Rican-ness). You will also hear our regular features Slangoria, Reposing or Decomposing?, and a tiny bit of The Geek Zone.

This episode does not come in MPEG-4 flavor with an embedded slideshow like the last couple of episodes (due to annoying GarageBand gremlins), so this one is slideshow-free. If you iTunes/iPod fans miss the slideshows, let us know.

Ill Crate episode 47

Ill Crate episode 46

Jello Biafra and Mojo Nixon.

Ill Crate episode 46 (MPEG-4 for iPod/iTunes)

Ill Crate episode 46 (MP3 format for everything else)

Ill Crate episode 45

In this episode, Ministry is out for some Rio Grande Blood, so we give their new album a listen (no, that’s not R. Lee Ermey. Also, Padrino shares a story about the cruelty he endures at the hand of his wife 101011. In our regular features, we butcher the English language in Slangoria and we test our knowledge of celebrities living and dead in Reposing or Decomposing?. I know this is a short post, but it’s a short podcast (if 43 minutes can really be considered “short”).

Ill Crate episode 45 in iPod-ready MPEG-4 audio or good old-fashioned MP3 format like Mom used to make.

Ill Crate episode 44

What do Godzilla and the number 44 have in common? Um… probably nothing until now. Our 44th episode features music in tribute to the giant lizard by Taz Dev, Michael Graves, Roy Buchanan, and SpEnt fiXer. We also take an early visit to The Geek Zone, which may as well be called “The MacBook Zone.” Also among our regular features: Slangoria butchers the English language once again, and Reposing or Decomposing? tests Padrino’s knowledge of Playboy Playmates.

Ill Crate episode 44

Experimental episode 44 in MP4 for Apple players (some visuals not safe for work)

For context (no, really, that’s all), here are links to the Playmate pictures that LG was showing to Padrino during Reposing or Decomposing? (these contain nudity and are not safe for work):

Episode 43: the Wheel of Chaos returns

In our 43rd episode, the Wheel of Chaos (originally appearing in episode 30) gets dusted off again and we spend the entire show picking songs entirely at random by SpEnt fiXer, The Zarkons, In the Woods, and Lizzy Borden. Also, Padrino is inspired by his upcoming golf trip to wax philosophical on the game. We take one last look at the The Amazing Race 9, its season finale, and a flashback to Padrino’s prediction on the outcome. Our “Slanguage” segment is renamed Slangoria just in time for Halloween (okay, we’re a little early). In the Geek Zone, LG discusses this week’s spam woes and the death of the Blue Frog, but cheers up with the latest on Kari Byron of Mythbusters and now FHM(!!). Finally, in this week’s Reposing or Decomposing?, we challenge each other on famous Misters as well as members of the Reagan Administration.

Ill Crate episode 43 (43:22)

If You Enjoyed The Music In Episode 42:

Believe it or not, Illiterati, the band to which episode 42 was dedicated, those melodious monsters of Indie pop, Rilo Kiley, will be featured on an upcoming episode of Austin City Limits! That’s Right! You heard right. Rilo Kiley! Live! Austin City Limits!

What?

Oh, “when”, you ask?

Well, in the Seattle area, you should be able to find them on your local PBS station at Midnight on 5/28. But please, check your local listings. The only downside, is that they are splitting the bill with Jack Johnson (I think I have that right). But if you’re familiar with the outstanding quality of Austin City Limits, even Jack should be tolerable.

Enjoy!