various artists - Heavy Nuggets Vol. 4 (13 Sabbath Inspired Tracks)

Rabbit, rabbit, my friends. We've made it this far into 2026; let's keep going. Happy June.

An old friend of mine, the last person I attended high school with who I still stay in contact with, celebrated their 50th birthday last weekend. When I think of bands like BORIS and Sleep and the Obssessed, I think of him. Where I dove deeply into the the numerous branches of punk, he explored the world of metal. So when I'd want to know if it was worth picking up a new record from Sunn O))) or Boredoms, I'd turn to him. Matt's a fountain of information, and has impeccable taste. Just a good dude.

Happy birthday, old pal. I wish I'd been back home to celebrate you in person.

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various artists - Heavy Nuggets Vol. 5

Another year has nearly passed, and what have we discovered? In my case, it's that I'm willing to spend money on Hawkwind and Pink Fairies records. This is neither an expected nor an unwelcome development. I certainly wouldn't have put money down that I would have gathered a deeper appreciation of late 60s/early 70s speed-fueled dirt rock (and their 90s children). Yet here we are, nearing 2026 and me turning this up as loud as the knob will let me.

For what it's worth, that's a cool Who-related helmet on the cover on this card sleeve.

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