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21 June 2008

MeCha Radio: Life in the European Theatre, re-edit. June.20.08 10:30-11:30pm PDT→[More:] There was an album released in 1982 by the same name that decry'ed nuclear power and weapons. I've just about re-created it, and added some extras. Set runs just over an hour. (My album's got a warp in it! How poopy.)

post by: Zack_Replica at: 00:04 | 21 comments

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posted by Zack_Replica 21 June | 00:24

Damn, I can't stay up for the music, but the graphic rocks.

posted by BoringPostcards 21 June | 00:27

You're still living on the wrong coast! Quit it!
(original album art b/w the Holocaust Memorial in Germany)

posted by Zack_Replica 21 June | 00:29

I'm in.

posted by arse_hat 21 June | 00:34

Looked up a couple of reviews of the album on the web - the consensus is "good album, but what's up with railing against nuclear power??" Which totally ignores the fast that '82 was deep in the heart of the Cold War, and nuclear waste from reactors was being trucked through cities to dumping grounds. Perspective is everything.

also, hi a_h!

posted by Zack_Replica 21 June | 00:38

Yay, radio while I'm online!

posted by rhapsodie 21 June | 00:42

....ignores the ~~fast~~ fact that '82...

(btw, it's not all punk, so if it's not your bag, then hang out for a bit and it'll change.)

Hellos to rhapsodie!

posted by Zack_Replica 21 June | 00:45

"Which totally ignores the fast that '82 was deep in the heart of the Cold War" It was 2 minutes to midnight. Anyone else remember the comic book You can't hug with nuclear arms?

posted by arse_hat 21 June | 00:48

Yep, and this one from a 'Flux of Pink Indians' album.

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(the "E" stands for Equality, for those who don't know...)

posted by Zack_Replica 21 June | 00:52

Playlist. 1st half.
1. The Clash - London Calling (3:19)
2. Chumbawamba - Bella Ciao (3:39)
3. The Beat - I Am Your Flag (2:53)
4. New Model Army - Drag It Down (3:20)
5. Dead Kennedys - Holiday In Cambodia (3:44)
6. The Specials - Man At C&A (3:38)
7. XTC - Living Through Another Cuba (4:44)
8. Peter Gabriel - I Don`t Remember (3:48)
9. The Police - Driven To Tears (3:21)
10. Madness - Grey Day (3:39)

posted by Zack_Replica 21 June | 01:03

From You can't hug with nuclear arms, Things to do after the Nuclear holocaust:

Have sex! "Damn it! Sorry my FILL IN THE BLANK just fell off!"

posted by arse_hat 21 June | 01:05

Hey! I'm just over here in the European Theatre listening to the show! Nice!

posted by taz 21 June | 01:15

Living in the No Future:

List 3 weapons (in order of preference) useful in New Age relationships:

Will you cooperate with your Local Community Survival Emergency Operations Officials?

Why Not?

Pick the type of radiation mutation you desire in your children.
a. Ability to fly with x-ray vision.
b. Super-stretching power
c. Invisibility
d. Super-cancer

True or False.
A can of peaches will be worth more than your life.

A can of dog food will be worth more than your life.

Under atomic attack, black leather shields you better than white polyester.

posted by Zack_Replica 21 June | 01:18

hi taz!

posted by Zack_Replica 21 June | 01:19

"A can of dog food will be worth more than your life."

But a talking dog? Priceless!

posted by arse_hat 21 June | 01:29

2nd update, final. I'd play more, but I'm tired.

11. Bad Manners - Psychedelic Eric (3:33)
12. Billy Bragg - Between The Wars (2:27)
13. Housemartins - The People Who Grinned Themselves to Death (3:30)
14. The Stranglers - Nuclear Device (3:32)
15. The Undertones - It`s Going To Happen (3:37)
16. UB40 - One in Ten (4:33)
17. Echo & The Bunnymen - All That Jazz (2:48)
18. The Au Pairs - Diet (Single B-Side) (4:18)
19. Chumbawamba - Enough Is Enough (Kick It Over) (7:25)

Thanks for tuning in!

posted by Zack_Replica 21 June | 01:34

a_h - excellent flick. Seen it at least 3 times.

posted by Zack_Replica 21 June | 01:39

Thank you, mr. _Replica!

posted by taz 21 June | 01:48

Thanks Zack.

posted by arse_hat 21 June | 01:49

You're welcome, taz and a_h!
(seems 1/2 of my last comment disappeared into the ether due to server issues - I'll take that as a hint and call it a night.)

posted by Zack_Replica 21 June | 01:51

Aw, I was hoping this would still be going by the time I got home.

If anybody's interested, I've got a set all ready to go that I was gonna play this morning but couldn't get a solid connection. I don't know if I'm prepared to play the entire two hours of it, but it's there if anyone wants to listen.

posted by bmarkey 21 June | 02:27

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