Yeah, I'm not a chick, hahah. I can see how the confusion comes about (the avatar, the screen name, whoops!). Also, I didn't get the Michael Richards joke, but it's funny now that I understand.

I started with Starters Alternators, but this one is probably the weakest of their run with Touch & Go. I think their singles comp might be a better starting point, if people are still discussing starting points. That way, you can pick which single is your favorite and pick an album in its nearest vicinity. Or just get everything the band ever did.

Aural Guerrilla is worth it alone for "Carcass" and that Peter Hammill cover.

Someone filmed the whole first song with the dancer. Nice!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-_C0QO_ ... re=related

I think my favorite has to be the Tom Cora CD. But, I first saw them at Lounge Ax for Starters Alternators...

I consider myself one seriously lucky mofo for having seen The Ex in 1989 (with NoMeansNo opening!) and twice with Tom Cora in 1993 and 1994. The Tom Cora shows were UNBELIEVABLE.

The Lounge Ax show when Starters came out was also phenomenal. I still miss Luc's amazing presence and sound but I like all periods of Ex music.

When they had the chick on stand up bass, that was the best I have seen them. Loved it.
I have seen them maybe 10 or 12 times, first time in maybe 92 or 93.

MF wrote:Check out those dance moves:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e3EmUzoG6dQ

I like when he starts doing the Urkel at about :30.

This show was amazing all-around. So nice to work a block away from this park, especially when The Ex are playing, with Getatchew no less! That clarinetist was un-fucking-believeable. As were the dancers -- both on stage and off.

If you haven't seen it yet, this clip of Getatchew is the best one of all:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pRX6s3I ... re=related

Anyone else going to this tonight in NYC?

At least this show won't get rained out. Yes, I'm still bitter.

turnbullac wrote:

The MayorofRockNRoll wrote:Was there. Had rickshaw. Only people I saw who I knew were tipcat and my friend Lacey.

Lacy Weathersbee?

Also scott where the hell were you? I didn't see you...

also, best fucking band in the world

Yes, Lacey Weathersbee...

I've known her a good...shit...thirteen years now.

burun wrote:Anyone else going to this tonight in NYC?

At least this show won't get rained out. Yes, I'm still bitter.

I'm going to try and make it down, it should be a nice night.