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 Yo La Tengo – This Stupid World (Limited Edition Clear Blue)

COVER: An old picture possibly 80’s of a drive thru parking lot overgrown with grass and the actual picture has rips through it. Really great cover.

THE VINYL: Beautiful clear blue and sounding amazing!

THE VIBE: Immortal Indie Rock filtered through Pandemic level anxiety, fear and sorrow while looking for safety, hope, and love and maybe some feedback.  

THE MUSIC: From the moment the needle drops you know you are listening to a Yo La Tengo album, their 17^th album at that! If you have never heard Yo La Tengo before there is no need to worry now because this album is exactly what they sound like.

Ira, Georgia, and James just making music like they always have for almost 40 years! This album contains everything that the band represents with nothing more and nothing less. Yes, a cliché but hey it’s a new freaking Yo La Tengo album and I just want to drop the needle and see where they will take me over the course of 9 new songs! The journey is incredible, jarring, sweet, sad, and so satisfying.

You will hear distortion, thumping bass, tight drumming, smart and silly lyrics, a locked in grove that drops in and out of each song, and 2 guys and one gal having a blast!

Side 1 – “Sinatra Drive Breakdown”, kicks off the album with a steady drumbeat and pulsing bass. The guitar fires and stops repeatedly throughout the chugging 7 minute run time. Nod your head, move your hips and await the change in melody to onslaught and back again.

               “Fallout”, completely slays!

               “Tonight’s Episode”, closing out side one with another thumping bass line groove with yo-yo trick references!

Side 2 – “Aselestine”, side two starts a different vibe for the record with a slow beautiful acoustic centered melody with surrounding atmospehreics and sad lyrics.

                    “Where are you?

                     The drugs don’t do

                     What you said they do

                     The clock won’t tick

                     I can’t predict, I can’t sell your books

                     Though you asked me too”

               “Until It Happens”, another mellow vibe bouncing along with occasional electric guitar fairly muted in the background blending nicely together.

               “Apology Letter”, Slower paced mellow vibe continues with a love song, “If I were to smile at you, would you smile at me?”

               “Brain Capers”, starts with that same vibe but it fades out to straight guitar feedback and we are chugging harder again with distorted vocals that sit at the same frequency as the music hiding in the noise but still driving the song forward. The guitar solo in the middle of the song hangs right in that same frequency. Hiding? Or maybe right where they need to be all warped together spilling out at the same time, togetherness at once.

Side 3 – “This Stupid World”, the title track just absolutely pounds and pulses and grinds its way through its over 7 minute runtime. It never relents and never breaks its propulsion of thunderous momentum. It is the most unforgiving song on the album but an absolute necessity to relay the message of how stupid this world really is.

               “Miles Away” changes the vibe back to chilling on your dirty couch waiting on your lover to get home and wondering if its worth the trip to the fridge for another beer or just sit back and enjoy the vibe of the tune and drift through memories of your lover, friends, and family while enjoying that alone time in your mind. Probably better sink back in that sofa, enjoy the ride and enjoy the vibe.  You do not want a song like that to get away from you, for too long.

TRACK ATTACK: Fallout, Aselestine, Apology Letter

PAIR WITH: Black low top converse, graphic tee’s, polaroid pictures, dimly lit rooms, thrift store couches, holding hands with your lover.

FINAL ANALYSIS: 4.0 Gigabytes

Take a drive on FM 718 west of Haslet past highway 287 and you will find the new king of Texas BBQ! Welcome to Newark, Texas -population 1,096 according to the 2020 census.  Although there are several more populated surrounding cities including Boyd, Haslet, Saginaw and of course the big boy, Fort Worth, which is only a 20 to 30 minute drive depending on where in town you live, it is not that far off the beaten path (Whatever that means). Newark began settlement in the 1850’s as Caddo Village because of the numerous remnants of the Caddo Indian culture found along the banks of the West Fork of the Trinity River (Hopefully there was more water in the Trinity River back then). Once the Rock Island Railroad reached the area in 1893 the town was named after Newark, New Jersey the hometown of the civil engineer who helped survey the land (Not for Nothing). It remained a prosperous farming community until the 1920’s then regaining its retail status by the end of the 1940’s. This town is a very small (blink and you will miss it) town with a very kick ass BBQ place on the main drag.   

The Outside: Smoke bellowing in the air? (Great Sign) Wood, red and yellow and a simple sign with a simple logo, inviting? Maybe? It really does not matter because it is exciting to walk through those doors and finally smell great BBQ!  

The Bones: Very TEXAS! Small area to eat but totally vibes!

The Vibe: After driving down main street anywhere Texas you venture in this wood and brick building, brand new but feeling like it has been there since the 1850’s. Greeted by smiling faces you are ordering REAL TEXAS BBQ! You sit in a small room surrounded by Texas décor and chalk paint on all the walls describing exactly what is happening in this building, its fun, its Real, and its sooooo Texas BBQ!

The Food: Brisket is boss and always will be, don’t forget it and we will come back to that talk in just a bit, but there can be other great meats smoked low and slow and here they have half chickens that are the best in the whole entire galaxy! They are perfect in every single way. A juicy, moist, flavor explosion that is so flavorful you will want to slap your own face wondering what is happening to you as you can not stop eating this chicken when there is still brisket and pork on your plate staring at your happy little face enjoying this chicken! Next up is the smoked turkey breast which when dipped in the BBQ sauce turns to pure enjoyment! That SAUCE! Its vinegar its molasses its f*%#ing magic!!!! And I have not even talked about the rolls! They serve rolls instead of bread, fresh mother f*&%ing rolls!             

     

Now let’s get to the headliner, the main event, the whole reason you put pants on today, THE BRISKET! Incredible smoke ring, dark bark, the feeling you had at 11 years old on Christmas morning when you spotted that new shiny bike by the tree, and juicier than your wife in her new yoga pants and moist and every other cliché’ term you can imagine. This meat is completely legit, it has flavor on the inside and flavor on the outside, hell, it is the definition of f%$ing flavor yall!!! With sauce, without sauce, on top of the rolls, on top of old smokey, just get it in your talk box asap people!!

Track Attack: Brisket, ½ Chicken, Green Chile Creamed Corn

Pair With: Texas Road Trips, Tea, Beer, Dr. Pepper, Napkins

Final Analysis: 4.5 Gigabytes (If the Mac n Cheese was better it would be a 5)

 

       

Spiritualized – Everything Was Beautiful (Pink Deluxe Vinyl)

COVER:  A pill box unfolded and pressed onto a cover of a picture of a close up of fresh dew on grass. Interesting to say the least as you can remove the pill box and fold it back into a real box

THE VINYL:  Pink, and plays very well,  the sound was immediately great.

THE VIBE:  A thumping, pulsing, locked into a groove train ride through a colorful, emotional, jittery scenery reflecting on loves lost and gained while sometimes darkened with flashes of light, hope, and tranquility.

THE MUSIC

Side 1: Opener, “Always Together with You”, sets the pace of the entire record. With a female voice announcing the name of the record and then a beep sounding as if it is coming from an actual space transmission, like somebody outside of the planet looking down as if to say here we go. A Slow build guitar strum, organ, and other atmospherics wrapping around hushed vocals declaring “If you want a shooting star, I would be a shooting star for you,” repeating the lyrics while changing the things he would be, Airplane, rocket ship, unicorns etc. Finally as guitars crash into drums, bass, piano, harmonica, vibraphone, and every other instrument you can imagine. A super sonic orchestral surge of beauty and mayhem that can be a little overwhelming but does reward a patient listener with its sweeping, grandiose sound. I recommend listening with a slight caution for your eardrums, but your ears will thank you for the sweet candy. The entire first side rides the same floating wave traveling way to close to the rocky shoreline just waiting to crash into it over and over before arriving at the song, “Crazy”. With a very misleading title as it is a heartwarming, gorgeous love waltz turning the antagonist into the lover.

                              “Crazy for living

                              Crazy its true

                              Crazy I am out of my mind

                              My mind’s all messed up over you”

Side 2: “The Mainline Song” starts side 2 with a train whistle blowing as each instrument is slowly added until we are locked into an intense groove that finally breaks down with lyrics:

                              “Hush, keep your voices down

                              Everyone is asleep uptown

                              And I wanted to know if you wanted to go

                              To the city tonight ahh, ahh, ahh”

This line repeats as the music builds until again it breaks down onto itself, the groove quietly ending, the ride is over, and you immediately want to take it again. Spiritualized walk a fine line between beauty and chaos, where the two continuosly fight each other, usually in the same song. If you can allow yourself to get lost, just for a moment in this amazing but intense music, you may find that just the right amount of chaos can be unbelievably beautiful.

TRACK ATTACK:   Always Together with You, Mainline Song, Crazy

PAIR WITH: Flashes of light, ice water with no ice, allergy medicine, train rides, alone time, candles, cherry chapstick  

FINAL ANALYSIS : 4.0 Gigabytes

Arcade Fire – WE (Limited Edition Picture Disc)

COVER: An EYE! Looking at you? Looking at me? Probably looking at us all. What does it see? Listen and then you can decide for yourself.

THE VINYL: The Picture disc is beautiful! The eye looks good and plays great! Continues the theme from the cover very well.

THE VIBE: Nervously awaiting a return to normal while you hold out the slightest hope it will get better all the while you obviously know that it will not, but that your children will prevail knowing that you must fail and loose to rebuild into something even greater and you need to channel your energy into what really makes you happy.

THE MUSIC

Side 1: “I”, the aptly named first side is about loneliness, anxiety, confusion, isolation, and most importantly self – reflection. Which hits hard in the track “End of the Empire I – III) “. Multi part music and lyrics that flow together so nicely that you will forget the saddened, inspiring theme of it all. Looking inward before contemplating your overall well being is not a new theme but a very important one, especially during a pandemic when you spend so much more important time with your family and loved ones. Is the world ending? Is the world a failure? Are you responsible? Maybe all of this, but how can we make it all better by focusing on ourselves and channel that energy to our loved ones and the rest of the world. Just simplify everything and say how you feel.

               “ Didn’t use to get high

               Didn’t use to drink and I

               Didn’t use to think I

               Could ever dream about losing’ you

               You! But I do:

               Its you and I

               It’s do or die

               Suicide mission

               Baby, by my side

               We got one life and half of its gone

               You know, I can’t sleep with the television on

               Didn’t use to get high

               With you by my side

               Leave the light on”

Side 2: “We”, the tile of the second side brings togetherness, positive, motivating, inspiration, although  we must burn it down to start again! “Lightning I and II” inspire and create the feeling of hope and sadness turned into a pulsing and rocking jam that will automatically get your hands pumping in the air to be your personal anthem! The feeling is real, and it will overtake you as the music speeds up and out of control leading to a beautiful climax!  

               “We can make it if you please don’t quit on me

               I won’t quit on you, don’t quit on me

               You don’t get to choose some you win some you loose

               I heard the thunder and I thought it was the answer, but I find

               I got the question wrong

               I was trying to run away but a voice told me to stay

               And put that feeling in a song

               A day, a week, a month, a year

               Every second brings me here

               Waiting on the lightning

               Waiting on the lightning

               What will the light bring?

The following few songs are good and maybe some of them great but what about those questions? There is an answer, but it is not up to us, it is only up to you! 

TRACK ATTACK: End of the Empire I- III, Lightning I, Lightning II,  

PAIR WITH: Classic Martini, Filtered Water, Laser Beams, Post Apocalypse, Hugs, Self- reflection, Sunsets after a thunderstorm

FINAL ANALYSIS 4.95 Gigabytes

RECORD REVIEW:

 Band Of Horses – Everything Is Great (Independent Record Store Exclusive Rust Colored Vinyl)

COVER:

THE VINYL:

THE VIBE: Having the best time hanging at a house party with great craft beer and quality wine enjoying some incredible appetizers, warm sunshine, great people, a few mediocre people, your family, and all the indifferent people that talk too much about themselves, when you have had such a hard time yourself but it does not matter because the music playing is too loud, too raw, and too true, and not perfect, but it feels just right!

THE MUSIC: Depressed man sings in a wonderous high pitch while jamming imperfect guitar tones with an honest straightforwardness that will have you humming every tune until you realize everything is not great. But that is okay because you can reflect on your life and learn from your mistakes and, just maybe emerge from everything feeling one with the world, if just for one moment.

Side 1: The first track starts with mild guitar tones and then shifts slightly upwards before blasting an imperfect epic wail with melodic vocals that soar while fighting anxiety, depression, and reflections on life. The next track hums and twirls with melodic guitar tones and high pitch singing opening with the line, “It was a long time ago and I knew all the answers!” Yes, yes, we did sir. The song continues its super catchy melodic strums all the way through.

 Third song: “Tragedy of The Commons” is a total highlight of the album. With the lyric, “Babe, I’m dog tired, can I cancel it all?” Growing old. Working hard, raising kids, trying to make it all work out. The guitar strums stop and go until it switches melodies, but the lyrical theme remains but just slightly evolves ever so slightly until it all evaporates together. The next one starts with a steady drum beat and heavy but mellow guitar strums with that high pitch melodic vocal “You deserted me in the hard times.” The last track on the first side, “In Need of Repair,” has this gorgeous guitar lick with perfect lyrics that are sad, funny, and self-indulgent. Until he refers to his friend going through something worse,

 “It has been a while since I talked with you,

I heard about what you are going through

 and it is crazy

Shit’s crazy

You are dealing with a dilemma

And running out of air

But holding it all together with a piece of tape

In need of repair”

Side 2: “I brought you back, lost myself and you in the aftermath” the first lyric while slow guitar finally gives way to a steady hard strum, bass, drums and stops just as fast before repeating the formula a few times completing with it all Aftermath, Aftermath. Then the next one has your head bobbing with a great guitar melody and vocal delivery, “Lights turn on, lights turn on, at your church social as a kid, your house party as a young adult, or the middle of the night later in your life? Its all a reflection of growing up and moving on. The next track keeps the vibe going, a total bliss and reminisce, while staying punchy and fun.

“You Are Nice To Me” is the track that kind of breaks up the vibe as it has this deep bass and drums and a different vocal approach, not making it bad but just the first different feeling so far on the record. The themes the same the music just slightly off from the rest of the album that is a good thing? The last track,

“Coalinga”, is a mellow end to it all with a fun sing along if we know what Coalinga is it might be more fun, but either way it ends a great album but the front half is way better than the back half but it all has this overall feeling and theme which makes it really interesting album to sit back and enjoy, reflect and maybe think about your life, and maybe make a change or just keep pushing through? “You’re welcome back anytime” the last lyric will have you wanting more. Maybe flip the record and start again?

TRACK ATTACK: Warning Signs, Crutch, In Need of Repair

PAIR WITH: Back Yard Cook Outs, Canned IPA, Dad’s with Beards, Turkey Burgers, Therapy Appointments

FINAL ANALYSIS: 4.2 Gigabytes: This record is a perfect piece of life stuck in a moment of uneasiness, reflection, and warmth. Wrapped up with melodic vocals and imperfect guitar strums.

 Beach House – Once Twice Melody (Silver Edition)

COVER:  Black and silver with a raised pattern design of tiny dots, really gives off that floating in space vibe, matching the music inside.

THE VINYL: Classic Black and decent playback although mine had some sound quality issues on the 3^rd side.

THE VIBE: Roller Skating on the rings of Saturn on your way to a sequin filled, neon lit cocktail party on one of the outer moons only to later board a space shuttle while holding hands with your soulmate to sway and drift thru the iridescent glitter filled outer galaxy.

THE MUSIC: “LADIES AND GENTLEMEN WE ARE FLOATING IN SPACE” Floating and drifting often accelerating but never fully launching into the sun but sometimes grazing it before drifting back into orbit. This record is broken up into four chapters and just like an enjoyable book, it should not be enjoyed in one sitting but just one chapter or two at a time to be able to soak it all in without being overwhelmed by the intense mood. This music is eerily familiar but feels brand new, like a radio transmission from the past, arriving in the future and reprocessed into the present day.

Side 1: (Chapter One / Pink Funeral): The first track shares its name with the album and sets the tone for the entire record. It pulses and locks into that pulse for the entire song, yet the female vocals are lush and beautiful reaching different tones throughout wrapping around the music never eclipsing it just hanging right where it should be. The second Track, “Superstar” turns that pulse up adding layers of synth overflowing base and a bit of punchy drums.

 The next Track “Pink Funeral”, is named after the 1^st chapter probably because it’s an incredible journey from that great pulse vibe and ricocheting synth parts to some drums and strings with beautiful floating vocals adding the perfect texture as the bass and strings drop out leaving drums and synths before it all becomes crashing back in, not in a loud violent way but more like a gorgeous choreographed dance of lovers floating just above the horizon. Chapter one ends on a high note, “Through Me” is a hypnotic groove with pulsing bass and slow paced drums with some bouncy synths while dropping sounds in and out of the song as it bounces along until everything falls out almost silent for a split second and then every instrument returns at once with the vocals pulsing and grooving until a slow ending with a steady drum machine and lullaby strings.

Side 2: (Chapter Two / New Romance): “Runaway” the first track pulses and bumps and straight up pops out of the speakers dripping in pop bliss! Think of it as the music playing in the final montage of your favorite vintage sci fi comedy adventure. So much fun, it is too easy to love this track. The pace slows but the vibe still flows into this next track, “ESP” as whispering female vocals hush, “What everybody knows, not everybody shows,” as strings and multiple synths layer another melodic gem together.

 We pick up again on the next track to a nice mid-tempo piece with a fun string/synth groove, and drums that kick in as the vocal soars and echo and repeat till drifting off into space before returning into another beautiful melody. The last track of this side/chapter is “Over and Over,” and it is the best track on not just this side but probably the whole record. An incredible musical journey wrapped in fantastic lyrics, driving bass, organ, drums, guitar, synths, strings until they all stop then slowly layer back on top of one another creating an incredibly unique wall of sound that blasts slowly into space but just when it reaches the outer atmosphere it breaks apart and returns safely home to earth.   

Side 3(Chapter Three / Masquerade) This chapter begins with an organ and an acoustic guitar strumming peaceful melodies wrapped in strings and floating vocals that just hang in the air with the music. The next track has a funky beat with vocals that echo to the sky and back which might cause your human body to sway back and forth with hip and leg movements and arms in the air.

 The next track brings it down to earth like laying in the tall grass staring blissfully at the stars kind of bring down. The track Masquerade follows with xylophone reverb and bass pulsing and drums pounding still staying lean enough for you to move or remain still, as it starts and stops often before expanding into overlapped vocals and warped keyboards and drums. The chapter is brought to a close with a steady pulsing rhythm and vocals pushed out front of the organ and strings as bass and drums wrap it all together as you hear the lyrics “Sailing to the stars, I wonder why it’s so hard?” After hearing this song, it is not hard at all.

Side 4(Chapter Four/ Modern Love Stories) The first track of the last side, “Finale” is another pop bliss, roller skating in the sky synth jam that ends with a repeating refrain, “Do You Know Better? Yeah, I Know Better.” The next track floats along with a high melodic swirling slide guitar, strings, and bass. The pace is brought back up next track, “Hurts to Love” bumps along with positive energy and an even more positive chorus, “If it hurts to love, You better do it anyway.”

The next one has the slowest tempo of any track on the album with a feeling of a large music box sound as hushed vocals rise above strings and synths. The last chapter ends with “Modern Love Stories”, as menacing synths and strings float around a steady drum beat and soaring vocals. Then the track slows to a crawl as an acoustic guitar strum falls from the sky landing right when the drums kick back in to reveal a slow beautiful slide guitar to take you back to outer freakin space. Well done Beach House! Very well done.

TRACK ATTACK: Superstar, Over and Over, Only You Know, Modern Love Stories

PAIR WITH: Black Sequins, Neon Pink, Lemon Ricotta Cookies, Star Gazing, Pamplemousse Flavored La Croix, Vintage Sci – Fi Movies

FINAL ANALYSIS: 5 Gigabytes! Rush out to your local record store and buy this immediately!

Public Taco Restaurant Review

Public Taco Restaurant Review

The Analog Robot Dinosaur was in the parking lot of the Dallas Preston Royal Shopping center and looked up at Blue Letters spelling Public Taco, then glanced 11:45 on the digital time read out. It might as well    have just read lunch time and/or Taco Time.

The Outside: This place is in a shopping center on Preston Rd and Royal Ln in Dallas Texas. The exterior is quite superior to most restaurants that are in shopping centers. The outside is mostly windows and there is even fun colorful tile on the outside with a clean small patio. The blue and white colors are calming and inviting. Different than your usual cookie cutter shopping center look. (Thanks for the effort to avoid the same shopping center crap look as everybody else)

The Bones: A smaller space but necessary for their operation. A modest but inviting bar with 8 stools at the front has enough character for sipping their homemade margaritas. The dining room consists of 9 or 10 tables inside spaced apart nicely but has a slightly cold and industrial feel at first. Overall, it is clean and organized. Humans line up and order at the counter and a pager alerts you when your food is ready for consumption. (Little black box starts buzzing and you are about to jam tacos in your face hole)

The Vibe: Eating a taco in a Dallas Shopping Center without thinking you are eating a taco in a Dallas Shopping Center until you look outside at the parking lot of a Dallas Shopping Center.

The Food: Limited options of eight different tacos with various proteins. Sides of chips and salsa and guacamole or fries with street taco toppings are also available. The Analog Robot Dinosaur started with chips and salsa. The chips were thick but held their crunch nicely. The salsa was slightly roasted and well-balanced with a tad over mild heat. Very satisfying and flavorful way to start lunch. (The only way to start lunch when eating tacos people!)

 Analog Robot Dinosaur got the Birria Tacos. When did these Birria Tacos become so popular? Or have they always been popular, and the Analog Robot Dinosaur just had blinders on this whole time because The ARD has ingested tacos for thousands of years and has never had one.( The world is just disguising something old on us and claiming its new because they have run out of ideas or are totally bored?)

This order of Birria Tacos were two corn tortillas that are fried on the flattop grill with some of the broth from the taco meat. Inside was tender slow cooked beef, melted white cheese (probably Monterey Jack?), and cilantro and chopped onion. Served with a cup of that same broth that was thin but flavorful and perfect for dipping these bad boys into. (If there is anything a taco needs its more freakin sauce.)

 There are three distinct types of hot sauce that are available to accompany your tacos. One mild green, one smoked Guajillo( The Standout for sure), and one habanero. The smoked Guajillo was the standout and was delicious. These tacos tasted amazing with great bold flavor and again, that hot sauce helped take these Birria Tacos to next level. Great tasting and you get to put hot sauce on them AND dip them into broth! (Party on Wayne!)

Track Attack: Birria Tacos, Chips and Salsa

Pair With: A lunch date that loves tacos and consumes beef.

Final Analysis: 3.0 Gigabytes

 Spoon – Lucifer on the Sofa

Record Review Ahead: Spoon – Lucifer on the Sofa

COVER: Exceptional art and color scheme which coincides with the music.

THE VINYL: Gorgeous orange and white pattern. Sound quality is particularly good, plays well

THE VIBE: Being the coolest human at a dive bar with other cool humans and the band playing are like a super hip rocking Stray Cats with fuzz pedals, all the while you stare off looking to nowhere because you cannot be bothered with this incredible music because you are the coolest.

THE MUSIC: Analog Robot Dinosaur says affirmative. This album rocks and rolls, sometimes all at once.

Side 1: The first Track has this catchy thick strumming riff that every time it repeats itself it is better than the first even though it is the same riff. The first vocal, “For the first time in my life!” is yelled as the song builds a more ugly but sexy guitar noise in the background that eventually erupts and collapses in on itself until that catchy thick riff comes back. Straightforward explanation: IT’S A JAM BRO! The next Track struts even harder. A bouncy riff that will make your human booty swing back and forth while throwing an air guitar lick yourself once or twice. You might even belt out the chorus, “Here it come now, Here it come now, Here it is the Hardest Cut!”  

The intensity lets up slightly for Track 3, but the vibe keeps churning away at a steady rhythm with a bouncy organ and a few horns along for the very enjoyable ride. Track 4, “Wild”, sounds like the song you walk down the street to while pumping your fist in the air thinking to yourself that you got this world in the palm of your hand while you stomp your feet all over that same world! The first side ends with the song “My Babe, a piano and acoustic guitar driven beat that builds slowly to an electric jam that ends just as fast as it started leaving you wanting more.

Side 2: “Feels Alright to Me”, the first vocals come through and you cannot agree more with this bouncy fun song. Yes, it does, yes it does my friend. The next track, “On The Radio,” is driven by piano and some great guitar playing with an infectious vocal delivery creating the most enjoyable sing along jam. It will get your human body parts moving. The next track lets your body rest with a mellow sound of acoustic guitar, hush vocals and light percussion.

The following track continues the mellow vibe at first but quickly builds swirling guitars, keyboards, and drums, erupting into a killer guitar solo before bringing the melody of the song back in for a mellow close. The last track with the same title as the album has no guitars. Please do not worry because that is not a bad thing. A mellotron, drums, and saxophone drive this song with the oh so great chorus,

What am I goanna do

With your last cigarettes

All your old records

All your old cassettes

Its an infectious groove and a fantastic way to end this incredible album!  

TRACK ATTACK: Held, Wild, On The Radio

PAIR WITH: All black outfit, an Old Fashioned with one giant ice cube, a dive bar/ pool hall, and your last cigarette

FINAL ANALYSIS: 4.5 Gigabytes

PLANT BASED BREAKFAST TACOS

Analog Robot Dinosaur loves meat! Loves a taco with sausage! Loves Flour Tortillas and cheddar freakin cheese! Then why the Plants? Because Analog Robot Dinosaur does not want to sit on the couch all day watching House Hunters trying to figure out if they choose house #1, 2, or 3! (Why show them a house 20 grand over their budget? Are they going to somehow find 20 G’s in their sock drawer?)

 And plus eating healthier can keep the circuits working longer. This recipe is great for humanoid consumption! Start your day better and have more energy for exercise, work, travel, taking care of your kids, or drinking beer all night.

There is no time for measurement at breakfast. Use your humanoid eyeballs and match that to that giant living CPU you call a brain and that should give you the correct information you need. If you put too much or too little then holy crap dude, it is just freakin breakfast!

First, you will need, THE SPICE (You thought those worms from the movie Dune were happy about their spice? They would have eaten everyone on that freakin planet to protect this spice! A Much shorter movie but MUCH happier worms) THE SPICE makes these tacos! These Tacos need THE SPICE! Listen, just make this spice blend and keep it in your spice area and do not worry about thanking the Analog Robot Dinosaur. You will be freaking ecstatic about having this freaking spice in your freaking cabinet!

THE SPICE:

2 tablespoons kosher salt (do not use regular table salt, save that for all those slugs on your back patio)

2 tablespoons Garlic Powder

1 tablespoon Paprika

1 tablespoon Chili Powder

1 tablespoon Onion Powder

1 tablespoon Cumin

1 tablespoon Oregano

1 teaspoon Black Pepper

½ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper

Mix well and put into one of those containers with the small holes in the top. You know, the one you can shake out on stuff like food dude!

Plant Based Breakfast Taco Recipe:

Hand full frozen sweet potatoes (cut into tiny cubes, no one wants a huge bite of sweet potato in a taco, and if you do there will be another recipe coming up just for you weirdo.)

1 patty of plant based sausage (any brand your blood pumping heart wants)

2 eggs (brown ones are better, and make sure the eggs are brown too)

Handful spinach (chop or tear or whole just put it in the freakin pan, it all cooks down so fast)

2 Tortillas (Corn, wheat, flaxseed, whatever you have that is healthier than plain flour, or put it on flour and stay on the couch all day? You are the humanoid with nothing to do all day)

A few pieces of Queso Fresco (Cotija or any soft Mexican cheese, or use freakin cheddar you calorie gobbler. And then you can join the flour tortilla eatin humanoid on the couch.)

Crap ton of Chulola, Tapitio, Tabasco, Whatever freakin hot sauce ya got (Again, use your humanoid eyeballs and compute that over to your living CPU. )***

Directions:

Get a small pan hot with vegetable oil. Add plant based patty and cook a few mins each side and remove.

Add a tad more oil and cook potatoes. You want to sear them first (cook at higher temp, DUH) then turn down to low.

 Add THE SPICE! Trust those humanoid eyeballs. Cut plant based sausage into tiny cubes and add to potatoes.

 ADD THE SPICE! Cook 30 seconds then add a tad more oil and crack two eggs right on top of everything in the pan! (If you have all day and/or want to join one of the two humanoids on the couch with the flour tort and cheese dude, you can scramble the eggs in separate bowl.)

 Add THE SPICE on top of eggs. Then put the spinach on top. While that cooks heat up your tortillas. Just put them right on top of empty burner and turn gas to low. (If you do not have a gas stove, get one or figure it out dude!)

 Flip the mixture in the pan and separate it a bit. Cook a tad bit longer and then add to torts! Place Cheese on top and the hot sauce.

And then you can shove them down your gully and get going onto whatever humanoid crap you got goin on. Or hit the couch and finish that episode of House Hunters (The couples number one priority was being close to the city center, however they are showed a house 30 miles away from the city center? Anyway they choose house #2. The one closer to the city center but over their budget. They have a huge sock drawer.)

*** Analog Robot Dinosaur is not responsible for improper amounts of hot sauce consumption