Hap Chan.

Have you noticed how many versions of "Hap Chan" are out there? I think it's safe to say that there are almost the same number as the versions of "Savory". Weird. We have a vegetarian spring roll and broccoli from an anonymous Hap Chan. The spring roll was good. The broccoli? Ugh.

Coming up tomorrow: Boston trying to climb from a 1-3 deficit against Miami. We'll see what happens. I have faith! (ala YOT!)

Back to Mexicali.

Haven't been to Mexicali for a while now so it's a treat to finally land another Garden Burger along with vegie tacos. The bun of the burger is no longer made of wheat which made it softer and lighter. Awesome stuff. Pricey but good. Dare I say the garden burger is better than the vegie burger of Good Burger? Yes, I will.

Currently watching: Game 4 of Heat-Celtics. Oh, by the way, the boys from LA got SWEPT. Haha.

And we have a ballgame.

The C's finally broke thru against the Heat with The Big Ticket leading the way and an inspirational performance from R. Rondo. It's been a perfect Sunday so far: Red Sox shut out the Twins, good brunch (pechay baguio cooked picadillo style, breaded tofu and chocolate ice cream for dessert), Celtics beating Miami. It's all up to M. Pacquiao to KO Mosley to end the perfect Sunday morning.

PS. Happy Mother's Day to all mothers out there. Enjoy your day!:D

Review: Lipslide 'XXIV LIV' CD.

Lipslide is an Filipino hardcore punk band based in Dubai, UAE. From what I heard they had a pretty strong scene there but I think the members are back in the Philippines. This is their debut record (they have contributed a couple of songs in the Pilipinas Thrash tape)and it has nine (9) tracks including the infamous 'Bro Hymn' by Pennywise dedicated to an awesome friend, Peter of Davao. The quality of the recording is good and the lyrics has an all around positive vibe to it and one about skateboarding. Nice. This is packaged in a nice digipack format and got it at the recent zine convention.

Lipslide will be doing a one-off show somewhere in Malolos City in two weeks time. Watch out for details for that one and make sure to be there as it will be the only time you'll be able to do so.

Sports Sunday: Choose what to watch - Pacquiao vs. Mosley, Celtics vs. Heat (Beat LBJ and the rest of those ***holes, baseball (Buccholz and the pen shut down the Twins earlier) and Memphis topped OKC. Big day.

PS. Fck the rain last night. Almost ruined practice night. Got to finish the last two songs for the upcoming BS full-length though, so I'm psyched.

Morning what?

Blurreed. Wasn't supposed to post this but I love this shirt. Just the band and album name (which rules to this day) to the ill-printed Rev logo at the back. One of the best albums from the 90's. "Love is never wrong..."

Currently listening to: Morning Again - everything. This is how you start the weekend.

Review: Staid 's/t' tape.

This was supposed to have been reviewed a LOOONNNGG time ago but I just checked and found out that I haven't reviewed it here in LCN. If you haven't been living in a cave for the past two or three years, chances are you've heard Staid. This cassette collects their two previously released demos into one awesome package. Their sound has often been compared to Verse to which I voice no opposition. Fast, intelligent hardcore with crunching breakdowns. Raymond's lyrics will get you thinking to say the least. They haven't been visible for the last year but they're shifting gears and we'll be seeing more of them soon! Includes a Chain of Strength cover to boot!

Released on Whatever it Takes Records (Arwith from Second Combat's tape label). Contact: witrecs@gmail.com.

Guest: Z, Chokecocoi 'Gun?' shirt

I really don't know the actual design of the shirt, with a gun and a quote in the back. The front design looks a little too 'affliction' for me though. Chokecocoi was a great band and it's too bad they broke up in their primes. Yo O! Where's that Uom demo you're supposed to upload?

It's a nice Saturday morning and nothing much to do.Probably just rest the whole day and BS practice later. Awesome.

Currently listening to: Killing Time 'Brightside' the whole week. Hell yes.

Friday the 13th.

Recently got a hold of this flyer for the MAIM show happening on the 13th of May at Freedom Bar in Anonas, QC. MAIM regulars will be playing along with some other bands I've just heard of. Plus Jahannam will be there. Check out the rebirth of Omerta.

Currently listening to: Biofeedback 'Hardtimes' (expect some BFK related news soon!)

Down 0-2. WTF?

Down. But not out. Although the Heat are up 2-0 in their series with the C's, they should know better than to underestimate this team. Watch and learn. The C's will rack up four straight wins. Good thing the Red Sox are on a tear against who else? The Angels. Ha! 3-0 in May.

By the way, I set up a new e-mail for Still Ill. So for all your orders, inquiries, trades, what-have-you's, just send an email at: stillillhc@yahoo.com

Currently listening to: practice sessions of Rush IxDx. Can't wait to get this on the studio.

DEAD (Australia) tour next week.

DEAD, a sludge duo from The Land Down Under will be playing two (2) shows next week. The first will be at Hades Bar in Quezon City and the other one will be at Yadu Dynasty in Makati City. Come and check them out at these dates.

Currently watching: Star Wars Episode III 'Revenge of the Sith'