i am a ghost wandering in spaces

But when I am down I just listen to the sound
That plays in my head and I know I'll come around

(parts from 'Vomitere' / Spotlighting Moon Songs)

Maybe we could meet again further down the river.

(words from incubus)

an e-mail correspondence from a while ago

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11/01/07

My name is Bryan and I am an avid reader of musings of a psychopath and a first-time e-mailer.

Rob, I thought I would bring a favorite band of mine to your attention called Your 33 Black Angels.

A friend turned me on to them about two years ago and I've been a fan ever since.

They independently released (as in self-released) a gem of an album in spring called "Lonely Street".

It went relatively unnoticed until it was reviewed by Senior Editor David Fricke in last month's issue of Rolling Stone.

Hopefully they will start getting the long-deserved attention I think they deserve.

I hope you feel the same.

The Your 33 Black Angels Myspace is www.myspace.com/your33blackangels

Sincerely,
Bryan
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11/13/07

Hi Bryan,

Your first line had done what you intended it to do - it caught my attention.
But I don't really believe you're an avid reader of my blog.
Apart from a few bands we like, I don't think most of my entries appeal to you.

It's probable you saw my blog and saw the 'velvet underground' and some other bands that I love and you thought, 'hey, I can get this guy to like this band'.
Sorry if I seem rude - I'm not, and I know your intentions are good.

About the band, I listened to a couple of songs on their MySpace page.
You and Mr. Fricke are right. Their music's great!
At first I thought 'Your 33 Black Angels' sounds like an emo band's name despite the review.
But I was taken aback, albeit, in a positive way. The Velvets really come to mind but unlike other bands that sounds just like xerox of their influences, Y33BA have their own sound.
I hope to have their CD soon.
Thank you for your suggestion, Bryan.

By the way, are you in any way related to the band?

And how come you sent me an e-mail to this address when the e-mail address I registered on my blog is not this one?


-Rob
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11/13/07

You ask too many questions and are very paranoid.

Do you smoke lots of dope?

Yes, I do enjoy your blog.

No, I do not know the band outside of being a fan.

-B
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11/13/07

Two questions are not too many, Bryan.
I'm just curious rather than paranoid.
No I don't smoke dope as you may do judging from your question.

I have one favor to ask of you though.
If you have time, listen to my band's songs and tell me what you think.
Brutal reviews are accepted.

Our songs are here: www.soundclick.com/freeradio

Thanks!

-Rob
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11/13/07

Rob,

I am vaery picky and a harsh critic but damn its really good.

I enjoy the lo-fi, mellow stuff and the singing is good.

This would definitely be stuff I would buy or steal.

The only criticism that at times too mellow and the music would be even better if you made it more interesting with tempo changes, layering etc.

Good stuff,

-Bry
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11/14/07

Bryan,

Google shows 6 other music blogs you sent your e-mail to.
I'm pretty sure that's just the tip of the iceberg.
I don't mind the promotion but I hate the lying.
I'm still grateful you introduced me to the band but though.

Just as this marketing is important to you, our music is important to me as well.
So I hope you didn't just write your last reply without even listening to our songs.
If you did listen to them and were honest with that opinion, thank you.

Take care.
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11/04/07

Rob,

Lay off the shit man. Its making your brain crazy!

So 6 means everybody asshole!

No, fuck you!

How am I Lying?

If you are so insecure and hurt that you believe you are the only blog I read and corrspond with than I am sorry.

Grow up!!

Thank God (or maybe Gods in your case) and

I did listen to your music faggot!! And unfortunately its good because I really want to hate it like I hate your asummin' falesely accussin' ass!
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11/14/07

There's no need to use profanity here, Bry.
You sound stupid which I know you're not.

Y33BA's music can speak for itself so my point is even if you
admit that you're part of their marketing, people won't push you away.

This is not about insecurity. I don't care what you blogs you read
because I don't even know you. The only issue is the truth.

Oh and I only have one God, I'm Catholic.

Be cool, man.

-Rob
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11/14/07

Well, I am catholic too and embarassed you are too.

I am not a professional marketer by any means and it really pisses me off when someone makes false accusatios.

So, no, I won't "be cool" when some Phillipnio jerkoff is calling me a liar!

The "truth" is something you are "asuuming" and not proving and is the same "truth" of the easter bunny and weapons of mass destruction.

Hey, Im all for the truth and rational thought but not morons who believe and post whatever cokamamey schemes they salivavte ovee sa "truth" really gets my goat.

Be cool in implicating and falsely accusing.

I am sorry really that I read your blog and said hi.

It won't happen ever again. I promise. So go on accuse others.
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11/14/07

I stand corrected then. I apologize for upsetting you.
I just wish you're able to correspond in a mature way.

'Filipino' is the word. I should be taking offense at that but I won't.

Humble thyself and thou shalt be exalted.

Have a nice life.
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