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21 yrs since MonkeyWrench Radio

cp3iversoncp3iverson Posts: 8,680
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great memories of leaving a party early so i could be home at my boombox to press the record button.  I had a stack of Maxell tapes ready to go.  

That was a really fun night.  Heard some Yield tunes for the first time that are still some of my favorites.  

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  • RS65573RS65573 Posts: 2,465
    Does anyone have the MW rant that opened the broadcast? I was looking for that the other day and cant find it anywhere.
  • StuffnJunkStuffnJunk Posts: 896
    I turned 21 when it hit midnight that night but there was no place I wanted be besides at home with my radio and blank cassettes. Partied the next day.

    Also a reminder that it’s been 21 years since I turned 21...
    "I'll tell you what: If all I had was Pearl Jam, and I didn't have another band in the world, I would not be worried. Because in there is the essence of making great music. You don't have to use it all at once, but it's there." - Neil Young
  • PB11041PB11041 Posts: 2,805
    it was a good follow up to Self Pollution.  
    His eminence has yet to show. 
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  • BH87446BH87446 Posts: 113
    Man, I remember how excited I was for that! I still have my cassettes of it in storage, maybe it’s time to dig ‘em out for a little trip down memory lane (if the tapes haven’t turned to dust at this point 😉)
  • tbergstbergs Posts: 9,589
    Thanks for the reminder. Streaming the whole show right now. I remember that my local rock station played the entire album a few days before it was released. I sat up at the kitchen table with my boombox while I did my German homework for HS. Didn't get to hear this show until years later when I had internet access at College.
    It's a hopeless situation...
  • KN219077KN219077 Posts: 1,073
    StuffnJunk said:
    I turned 21 when it hit midnight that night but there was no place I wanted be besides at home with my radio and blank cassettes. Partied the next day.

    Also a reminder that it’s been 21 years since I turned 21...
    Happy Birthday!
  • CP218430CP218430 Posts: 1,937
    I lived for this. There are things that the digital world can't replicate and it's this kind of anticipation - the tapes, record, midnight....kind of like midnight releases and standing in line for tickets. All experiences key to fandom. 
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  • cp3iversoncp3iverson Posts: 8,680
    CP218430 said:
    I lived for this. There are things that the digital world can't replicate and it's this kind of anticipation - the tapes, record, midnight....kind of like midnight releases and standing in line for tickets. All experiences key to fandom. 
    Very true.  It would be a live podcast/webcast today

    it was a fun night laying down in front of the stereo
  • buck502000buck502000 Posts: 8,951
    I taped it off the radio - I loved when Lukin called in 
  • THEBIBLEISTENTHEBIBLEISTEN Posts: 1,873
    Do you know what NW stands for? Night wanker, needle wound the damage done, needles war, no more waring please, macho meathead security personal roughing up young kids, noble women, no worries........
  • StuffnJunkStuffnJunk Posts: 896
    KN219077 said:
    StuffnJunk said:
    I turned 21 when it hit midnight that night but there was no place I wanted be besides at home with my radio and blank cassettes. Partied the next day.

    Also a reminder that it’s been 21 years since I turned 21...
    Happy Birthday!
    Thanks!
    "I'll tell you what: If all I had was Pearl Jam, and I didn't have another band in the world, I would not be worried. Because in there is the essence of making great music. You don't have to use it all at once, but it's there." - Neil Young
  • demetriosdemetrios Posts: 91,372
    Just imagine if they did another live broadcast like this, but on SiriusXM Pearl Jam Radio.
  • StuffnJunkStuffnJunk Posts: 896
    Those radio shows had such a distinct sound, I wish we had versions of Faithfull, No Way, etc played live on them
    "I'll tell you what: If all I had was Pearl Jam, and I didn't have another band in the world, I would not be worried. Because in there is the essence of making great music. You don't have to use it all at once, but it's there." - Neil Young
  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,132
    demetrios said:
    Just imagine if they did another live broadcast like this, but on SiriusXM Pearl Jam Radio.
    No do it oldschool and pirate the airwaves.  That is what made it cool.  They could only broadcast for so long before they got in trouble.
  • surforiasurforia Posts: 351
    I often wonder why they don't do something like this now.  They have their own freakin' radio station!  Would be a cool chance for them to give some exposure for some other bands they like.  EV can rant some politics.  I'd be in.
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  • SmellymanSmellyman Posts: 4,524
    Listened to that live too.  so cool, especially in the days desperate to get some PJ.

    Also reminds me of watching the midnight debut of DTE video on MTV.  Had to make sure the VCR recorded.

    Anyone remember the mini stroke the girl had announcing the video.  :D
  • 100 Pacer100 Pacer Posts: 8,903
    Ahh the good ol’ days of Ed driving from venue to venue in that van broadcasting after the shows.
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  • BrainofBGABrainofBGA Posts: 4,165
    THEBIBLEISTEN said:
    Do you know what NW stands for? Night wanker, needle wound the damage done, needles war, no more waring please, macho meathead security personal roughing up young kids, noble women, no worries........
    That was from the Triple J broadcast of the Melbourne Show I’m pretty sure!? 
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  • demetriosdemetrios Posts: 91,372
    tempo_n_groove said:
    demetrios said:
    Just imagine if they did another live broadcast like this, but on SiriusXM Pearl Jam Radio.
    No do it oldschool and pirate the airwaves.  That is what made it cool.  They could only broadcast for so long before they got in trouble.
    Yes but now, well close to a decade, they have two .. 24/7 radio stations of their own on SiriusXM (CH22) & PJRadio ( http://pearljam.com/radio/ ) at their fingertips. They can do pretty much whatever their hearts desire. Not sure why they don't air a special like this. Get in the booth and kick out some jams. Bring along friends & play their favourite tunes on air.

  • NewJPageNewJPage Posts: 3,309
    BrainofBGA said:
    THEBIBLEISTEN said:
    Do you know what NW stands for? Night wanker, needle wound the damage done, needles war, no more waring please, macho meathead security personal roughing up young kids, noble women, no worries........
    That was from the Triple J broadcast of the Melbourne Show I’m pretty sure!? 
    3/17/95 I think
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