We are going to get to the music, but as tomorrow is Memorial Day in the United States, I have a few thoughts. As we observe Memorial Day amidst a pandemic that has killed, as I write these words, 100,000 Americans (THIS IS A REALLY BIG NUMBER) , I am reminded of the powerful words of General John Logan about the importance of this day and what it means as we honor the lives of those who sacrificed for a “free and undivided Republic”:
“We should guard their graves with sacred vigilance. All that the consecrated wealth and taste of the nation can add to their adornment and security, is but a fitting tribute to the memory of her slain defenders. Let pleasant paths invite the coming and going of reverent visitors and fond mourners. Let no vandalism of avarice or neglect, no ravages of time testify to the present or the coming generations, that we have forgotten as a people the cost of a free and undivided Republic. If other eyes grow dull, and other hands slack, and other hearts cold in the solemn trust, ours shall keep it well as long as the light and warmth of life remains to us.” (General John Logan, General Order No. 11, May 5, 1868.)
As we are confronted with a new enemy the ravishes of which seeks to destroy all of mankind, perhaps on this day, as we remember our fallen heroes, we should, with sacred vigilance, we should also remember that we are all Americans and that we have a duty to not let the sacrifice of our heroes be wasted on trifles. It is not a day for golf. It is a day to again pick up arms and do what is necessary to protect what so many died for – died so that we all could be free.
Tales From The Drop Box Episode 160 is another terrific episode of new music with its usual genre jumping mix. Here is what you’ll find in Episode 160:
- Kidbug – “Lovesick” (Kidbug)
- Chemtrails – “Rats” (The Peculiar Smell Of The Inevitable)
- Western Addiction – “Frail Bray” (Frail Bay)
- Painkillers – “Invisible” (Storytellers)
- Emery – “Now What” (White Line Fever)
- Gerry Cinnamon – “Head In The Clouds” (The Bonny)
- Wyldlife – “Crime Of The Scene” (Year Of The Snake)
- Damn The Witch Siren – “Ghost In A Sheet” (White Magic)
- Fake Names – “Lost Cause” (Fake Names)
- Sky Valley Mistress – “You Got Nothin‘ (Faithless Rituals)
- I’m Glad It’s You – “Big Sound” (Every Sun, Every Moon)
- Call Me Malcolm – “What You Burn” (Me, Myself And Something Else)
- 1000mods – “Warped” (Youth Of Dissent)
- Angelic Upstarts – “I’m An Upstart” (Teenage Warning)
- Maita – “Can’t Blame A Kid” (Best Wishes)
We don’t need to be clever to learn your lies we only have to listen, open up our eyes try to be honest, get kicked in the face . . . Believe and build your bonny gonna never know unless you try one life is a short time and no one knows where you go when you die . . .
KFR