Entropy, Cronk, Maxim, and free DBT

Two new releases and one great live show found their way into my mailbox this week and I'll share my first impressions, and some of the music, with a pair of lucky Blog followers.

The planet can get their paws on "Live+Rebel+Funk+Love," the latest from Entropy (pictured), tonight at Tasty World. Who is Entropy? Look to the liner notes for the answer: "The group of futuristic freedom fighters sent back through time to aid the rebellion against T.S.I.P.A.W.C. (those socially idolized in pop and Western culture) ... A culture cluttered with indecision and confusion caused by various audio, visual, & moral deception, orchestrated by those in control of what we hear, see, think, and consequently do."

This album should put Entropy on the map as they demonstrate unmatched funk prowess and social awareness from start to finish. Check "Yin Know?" for straight-up hip-hop best suited for your Jeep's speaker box. Or explore "Hot n' Sour" for a groove that could have made itself right at home in any blaxploitation film chase scene. ...

Entropy will be staying busy at home and abroad with high profile gigs Oct. 2 in Asheville, N.C., with Vinyl and Oct. 8 in Atlanta with the incomparable velour jump suited Cadillac Jones. On Oct. 29 they'll scorch the Georgia Theatre stage opening for Karl Denson's Tiny Universe. Incidentally, I caught Karl D and his snappy dressed band mates sporting $8,000 watches this weekend at Harvest Fest -- and I think Entropy will be a tough act to follow.

Another release I'm taking for casual spins this week is "Away," from a relatively unknown local named Taylor Cronk. Taylor sings pop songs that'll make the girls melt. And guys, y'all should try to catch as many Cronk shows as possible, because there is no way Taylor can bag all the babes he'll undoubtedly attract like flies. You can be there to take your shots with the ladies that remain. Several notable locals lend a hand on "Away" including Heidi Hensley, Marlon Patton (Gunnison), and Mark Maxwell.

Turn to page 148 in this month's Maxim and take a look at Patterson Hood -- all hair and smiles. "Outfit" comes in at No. 3 in a list of songs that should be downloaded if you like stuff by Johnny Cash, because as the writer so eloquently states, "The dude's dead. It's sad, but let's move on."

A perfect segue for the swag I promised at the top of the Blog. If you've read this far and would like a FREE copy of the Aug. 29 surprise DBT show at Park Tavern (the one billed as a Patterson Hood solo gig for 99X) then just e-mail me at athensmuzik@hotmail.com and I'll give you my address. All I ask is that you include a SASE so I don't have to suck up all the postage costs on my meager Blogger salary.

Posted by David Eduardo at September 24, 2004 11:48 AM