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The Black Keys are the shit by the way.

As for Pharrell, no question he’s fallen off since the late 90′s.
The fact that he and Chad were able to make Noreaga and Mystikal sound like halfway decent rappers is rather impressive, though.

Alluding to your post from a few weeks ago, I think there are bands in the so-called stoner rock scene that are definitely worth listening to outside of Wilco and MMJ…I have a feeling this is gonna turn into a stump speech of sorts:

I think the Benevento/Russo Duo is one of the most underrated bands in the country, and I really think Joe Russo is the best drummer on the planet. Everyone should see him drum from five feet away at least once in their lives.

I think Tea Leaf Green is doing some good things right now — not for everyone, but they’ve got solid lyrics and above average (though effeminate) vocals, plus Josh Clark is a shreddddder on guitar when he gets hot.

Not quite stoner rock, but in the stoner jazz category, John Scofield and MMW have been touring, and if that can be considered a side project then they are one of the best bands in the country by far. Shit, MMW alone needs to be more on the map then they are. And Greyboy Allstars kick ass the stoner jazzy funk category.

Umphrey’s McGee doesn’t do it for me on CD, but holy fuck can those guys rock out with their cocks out (I seen it!). These guys are putting jamband prog rock back on the map — Jake Cinninger is a sick guitarist and Kris Myers is a crazy drummer.

And for the Phish set, I mean, Trey might not be writing good songs, but man oh man can the current incarnation of that band still jam when its *on*. For the diehards, how can you not see him any time he’s within 50 miles?

Plus, Panic and moe. are not nearly as bad as you make it — in fact, with Jimmy Herring in Panic now, they’re pretty fucking good again for the first time in a long time. String Cheese, thankfully, has thrown in the towel.

Anyway, just wanted to rant a bit. I like a handful of new bands and new music, but none of it makes me go ga ga like the rest of the bloggers. I understand the stoner set is a very small vocal minority, but I never thought it was fair that bands I like were automatically discounted because they got lumped into the jamband label.

I would like to exchange some music though — let’s take this to email. I can’t find yours anywhere on this site, so start it off and email me at ace@glidemagazine.com or slacklalane@yahoo.com — either one is fine.

End transmission.

I love the first NERD album, but it was over when I saw some video of Pharrell singing a song at piano, talking about being a skater.

Also, is there a label for this i pay too much for my BAPE hooide rap?

Nate: I couldn’t have said it better myself.

Ace: I think you’d really dig the Black Keys, Comets on Fire and The Raconteurs (at least live)…if you wanna’ any of that stuff send me an e-mail and I can send it your way.

Then I saw Passion of the Weiss on there as a contributer and I wanted to see what your top ten was — thanks for posting that. The only band in the top ten that I agree with is MMJ. But, then again, I’m just a short-hair wannabe hippie with a love for noodling.