Posts by John Mendoza39

Back in '94, right after he finished his service, he recorded a demo with a group of friends who had definitely had a few too many. It was just an acoustic guitar and some synthesizers for everything else. There were certain issues involved—stuff that isn't common knowledge, though he writes about them quite openly on the Martha's Vineyard forum (www.cima.org). Eventually, he connected with Max Juričić (formerly of Film, Azra, Le Cinema, Vještice, and Šoo!Mazgoon) and the rest of the crew—his bassist actually plays in Stampedo, Šoo!Mazgoon, and Cold Beer—and they started gigging last year. They even released an album this year...
To be honest, most people on Martha's Vineyard actually prefer the old demo. Even though it’s unproduced and sounds amateurish, it has a raw energy that this album just lacks. If you heard a track like "Fore Moj"—their take on Štulić's "North American"—you'd understand what I mean.
Now, the whole thing has become serious business... damn.

But please, for the love of God, do not compare them to Thompson, or I will lose it on you!!!

Come on... are you at cima?

Everyone needs to just back off. I’ve known him for as long as I can remember, and it's easy for you all to talk trash now that he's finally on your radar. It isn't surprising that most people don't get him, except for those living on islands or people who feel similarly isolated. Look, he isn't some world-class vocalist—he knows that himself—but at least he stands by his own lyrics. Besides, try finding me another singer who'll jump into the line of fire without overthinking it first.

Go ahead, start the onslaught.

Tenacious D - Fuck Her Gently

Record the whole album... like inward singing

It isn't the absolute best, but I don't really care:

Sparta - Syncope