More than three decades after putting out the seminal Berserkley Chartbusters Vol. 1 compilation – the album that introduced the world at large to power pop heroes like the Rubinoos, Jonathan Richman and Greg Kihn – the label’s founder Matthew King Kaufman is at it again. Continue reading ‘MP3 Jackpot Winners CD Vol. 1 – Compiled by Matthew King Kaufman’
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The title says it all. This song makes as much sense as anything else going on in the world today. At least Ed is honest about his intentions.
1. I Want to Kill Everybody by Ed Haynes
This rare pop gem from Berkeley-based garage band the Gazillions defies description, but the title speaks for itself. Fronted by the inimitable David Hollogram, this remarkable group only played together long enough to do a few legendary gigs and release an amazing album called “The Gazillions Have Landed.”
12. Hobbit Love by The Gazillions
This song was a regular on Video West. It’s full of fun, the singer extols janitoral joy to all who will listen. I listened over a hundred times. What’s wrong with me?
13. I Am a Janitor by Surface Music
