hey folks,

So, Fooled By April is playing in NYC this weekend and, just to warn you, the rock devastation could be severe. I mean, how could it not be when even respected rock journalists are kissing our asses and cautioning you, the true rock consumers, about how rocktastic we are? Take this for example, a review by Mike Baldino in the current issue of The Weekly Dig:
 
Fooled By April

You know those pleasant, generic pop rock songs you hear in the background of Freddie Prinze, Jr. movies and on Dawson’s Creek and never anywhere else ‘cept maybe on those cheesy music video stations on the TVs at Filene’s? This is one of those bands. Somewhere between a beefier Gin Blossoms and an anemic Semisonic, Fooled By April write songs that nobody will love and nobody will care enough about to hate. Unlike Black Flag, you’ll never see Fooled By April’s logo tattooed on somebody’s forearm; but unlike me, maybe real passion isn’t what you want out of music. People who really dig Matchbox 20’s general aesthetic will feel differently. The three songs on this single are well crafted, professionally executed and are even somewhat memorable, but not immediately catchy enough to make a dent in Top 40 radio. If your old Sister Hazel disc is still in regular rotation, give Fooled By April a listen.

I mean, come on dude, we're not the Beatles here! I know you think we're good and all, but don't get carried away! And by the way, all your support and love isn't going to get you any free t-shirts Michael, if that's what you were thinking.

Anywho, I gotta go watch a Dawson's Creek rerun. I think today is the one where Pacey takes off on the boat and Joey is really confused and lonely. I'm pretty sure I've seen it, but it will still give me something to do while I finish burning the new Sister Hazel Box Set (uh...which rocks! BTW)

Aight, see ya this weekend.....