[Schneed10]

Forgive me if these little tidbits are common knowledge, I've been known to drop behind the times when it comes to new music...

New albums this summer, due out from:

Queens of the Stone Age - "Era Vulgaris" due on June 12th
Beastie Boys - "The Mix-Up" due on June 26th
Smashing Pumpkins - "Zeitgeist" due on July 7th

I'm not a Queens fan that much, but I know we have some fans around here. However, the Beasties are one of my all-time favorites; supposedly they're getting back to the drums, guitar, and bass setup that led to the funky sounds of their early stuff from Licensed to Ill and Check Your Head. And I used to LOVE the Smashing Pumpkins back in high school and college, so I'm excited to hear what Billy's got for us.

MCA, where have you been? Packed like sardines in a tin! So kick off your shoes and put on your swim fins, cause when it comes to quarries I'm known to swim!