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Pope Urban VIII (1623-44)
Who was Pope Urban VIII?
Pope Urban VIII was born Maffeo Barberini at Florence in April, 1568; elected pope, 6 August, 1623; died at Rome, 29 July, 1644.
His father Antonio Barberini, a Florentine nobleman, who died when Maffeo was only three years old, his mother, Camilla Barbadoro, brought him to Rome at an early age.
He lived with his uncle, Francesco Barberini, who was then prothonotary Apostolic, and was educated at the Collegio Romano under the direction of the Jesuits. In 1589 he graduated from Pisa as Doctor of Laws, and returning to Rome he became abbreviator Apostolic and referendary of the Segnatura di Giustizia. In 1592 Clement VIII made him Governor of Fano, then prothonotary Apostolic, and in 1601 papal legate to France to present his felicitations to King Henry IV on the birth of the dauphin, the future King Louis XIII.
In 1604 he was appointed Archbishop of Nazareth and sent as nuncio to Paris, where he became very influential with Henry IV. In recognition of his services in France, Paul V created him cardinal-priest, 11 September, 1606, with the titular Church of S. Pietro in Montorio, which he exchanged for that of S. Onofrio, 5 September, 1610. On 17 October, 1608, he was transferred to the See of Spoleto, where he convened a synod, completed the seminary, and built two other diocesan seminaries, at Spello and Visso. In 1617 Paul V made him legate of Bologna and prefect of the Segnatura di Giustizia.
On 19 July, 1623, fifty-five cardinals entered conclave to elect a successor to Gregory XV; on 6 August Cardinal Maffeo Barberini received fifty votes. The new pope took the name of Urban VIII. Being attacked by the fever which was raging in Rome, he was obliged to postpone his coronation until 29 September. It is related that, before allowing himself to be vested in the pontifical robes, he prostrated himself before the altar, praying that God might let him die if his pontificate would not be for the good of the Church.
He began his reign by issuing on the very day of his election the Bulls of canonization of Philip Neri, Ignatius Loyola, and Francis Xavier, who had been canonized by Gregory XV. Urban himself canonized Elizabeth of Portugal, 25 May, 1625; and Andrew Corsini, 22 April, 1629. He beatified:
James of the Marches, a Minorite, 12 August, 1624;
Francis Borgia, a Jesuit, 23 November, 1624;
Andrew Avellino, 10 June, 1625;
Felix of Cantalice, a Minorite, 1 October, 1625;
Mary Magdalen de' Pazzi, 8 May, 1626;
Cajetan, the founder of the Theatines, 8 October, 1629;
John of God, 21 September, 1630; and
Josaphat Kuncevyc, 16 May, 1643.
He reserved the beatification of saints to the Holy See and in a Bull, dated 30 October, 1625, forbade the representation with the halo of sanctity of persons not beatified or canonized, the placing of lamps, tablets, etc., before their sepulchres, and the printing of their alleged miracles or revelations. In a later Bull, dated 13 September, 1642, he reduced the number of holy days of obligation to thirty-four, besides Sundays.
Urban introduced many new offices into the Breviary. He composed the whole proper Office of St. Elizabeth and wrote the hymns, as they are in the Breviary, for the feasts of St. Martina, St. Hermenegild, and St. Elizabeth of Portugal. A book of poems, written by him before he became pope, was published during his pontificate under the title: "Maphei Cardinalis Barberini poemata" (Rome, 1637). In 1629 he appointed a committee for the reform of the Breviary. Their incomplete and often ill-advised corrections were approved by Urban, 19 September, 1631, and embodied in the official edition of the Roman Breviary which was issued the following year (see BREVIARY — Reforms of the Breviary).
In 1627 Urban gave the final shape to the celebrated Bull, "In Coena Domini." In 1634 he enjoined upon all ruling bishops, including cardinals, to observe the episcopal residence as decreed at the Council of Trent. During Urban's pontificate occurred the second trial and condemnation of Galileo by the Roman Inquisition. On 6 March, 1642, he issued the Bull, "In eminenti," condemning the "Augustinus" of Jansenius.
Urban was a great patron of Catholic foreign missions. He erected various dioceses and vicariates in pagan countries and encouraged the missionaries by word and financial assistance. He extended the sphere of activity for the Congregation of Propaganda, and in 1627 founded the Collegium Urbanum, whose object was the training of missionaries for foreign countries. For the Maronites he had already founded (1625) a college on Mount Lebanon. In order to increase the number of missionaries in China and Japan he opened these two countries to all missionaries in 1633, although Gregory XIII had given the Jesuits the exclusive right to those missions in 1585.
In a Bull, dated 22 April, 1639, he strictly prohibited slavery of any kind among the Indians of Paraguay, Brazil, and the entire West Indies. In his efforts to restore Catholicism in England Urban had little success. In 1624 he sent Richard Smith as vicar Apostolic to that country, but the latter's imprudent insistence on exercising full episcopal authority in England and Scotland brought him into public conflict with the Jesuits and other missionaries of religious orders. The Government issued new hostile measures against the Catholics, and in 1631 Smith was obliged to flee. Three years later Urban sent Gregorio Panzani to England.
Having gained greater liberty for the Catholics, he was succeeded in 1638 by George Conn, an Englishman, who had previously been secretary to Cardinal Francesco Barberini. Forced to return to Rome in 1639, on account of ill-health, he was replaced by Rossetti. Repeated requests made through him to the pope for financial aid in the war brewing between the king and Parliament were refused by Urban except on condition of the king's conversion. The ensuing war put an end to all negotiations. (See the letters of Panzani, Conn, and Rossetti to Cardinal Barberini in the Record Office Transcripts.)
The religious orders found a zealous promoter in Urban. In 1628 he approved the Congregation of Our Saviour, a reformed branch of Augustinian canons, founded by Peter Fourier in 1609, and in 1632, the Lazarists or Priests of the Mission, a secular congregation founded by Vincent of Paul. He also approved the following sisterhoods: Canonesses of the Holy Sepulchre, 1631; Sisters of the Incarnation, 1633; Nuns of Our Lady of Nancy, 1634; and Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy, 1642. The Jesuitesses, founded by the Englishwoman Mary Ward in 1609, he suppressed in 1631 for insubordination.
Urban's greatest fault was his excessive nepotism. Three days after his coronation he created Francesco Barberini, his nephew, cardinal; in 1627 he made him librarian of the Vatican; and in 1632 vice-chancellor. Francesco did not abuse his power. He built the large Barberini Palace and founded the famous Barberini Library which was acquired and made part of the Vatican Library by Leo XIII in 1902. Urban's nephew, Antonio Barberini, the Younger, was created cardinal in 1627, became camerlengo in 1638, then commander-in-chief of the papal troops. He was legate at Avignon and Urbino in 1633; at Bologna, Ferrara, and Romagna in 1641.
Urban's brother Antonio, who was a Capuchin, received the Diocese of Senigaglia in 1625, was created cardinal in 1628, and later appointed grand penitentiary and librarian of the Vatican. A third nephew of Urban, Taddeo Barberini, was made Prince of Palestrina and Prefect of Rome. It is scarcely credible what immense riches accrued to the Barberini family through Urban's nepotism. Finally, tormented with scruples concerning his nepotism, Urban twice appointed a special committee of theologians to investigate whether it was lawful for his nephews to retain their possessions, but each time the committee decided in favour of his nephews. Among the members of the second committee were Cardinal Lugo and Father Lupis.
In the government of the Papal territory Urban, as a rule, followed his own judgment; even his nephews had little influence during the first ten years of his pontificate. He honoured the cardinals by ordering them to give precedence only to crowned heads, and in a Decree of 10 June, 1630, bestowed upon them the title of "Eminence," their former title having been "Illustrious and Most Reverend." In 1626 he extended the Papal territory by inducing the aged Duke Francesco Maria della Rovere to cede his Duchy of Urbino to the Church.
Towards the end of his pontificate his nephews involved him in a useless war with Odoardo Farnese, the Duke of Parma, with whom they had quarrelled on questions of etiquette during his visit to Rome in 1639. In revenge they induced Urban to prohibit the exportation of grain from Castro to the Roman territory, thus depriving Farnese of an income without which he could not pay the interest on his monti, or bonds. The duke's creditors complained to the pope, who took forcible possession of Castro, 13 October, 1641, in order to assure the payment.
This proved ineffective, and on 13 January, 1642, Urban excommunicated Farnese and deprived him of all his fiefs. Backed by Tuscany, Modena, and Venice, the duke set out towards Rome at the head of about 3000 horsemen, putting to flight the papal troops. Peace negotiations were concluded near Orvieto, but not accepted by the pope. In 1643 hostilities were renewed and continued without decisive success until the pope finally concluded a disgraceful peace on 31 March, 1644. He was obliged to free the duke from the ban and restore all the places taken by the papal troops.
Urban spent heavy sums on armaments, fortifications, and structures of every kind. At Castelfranco he erected the costly but unfavourably situated Fort Urbano, established an extensive manufactory of arms at Tivoli, and transformed Civitavecchia into a military port. He strongly fortified the Castel of Sant' Angelo, Monte Cavallo, and built various fortifications on the right side of the Tiber in Rome. He erected the beautifully situated papal villa at Castle Gandolfo, founded the Vatican Seminary, built various churches and monasteries, beautified streets, piazzas, and fountains. The three bees in his escutcheon attract the attention of every observant visitor in Rome. In the Basilica of St. Peter he erected the baldachin over the high altar, the tomb of Countess Matilda, translating her remains from Mantua, and his own tomb, opposite that of Paul III. For some of these structures he used bronze from the roof of the Pantheon, thus causing the well-known but unwarranted pasquinade: "Quod non fecerunt Barbari, fecerunt Barberini."
The pontificate of Urban extended over one of the most critical periods in the history of the Catholic Church, the Thirty Years War. Ranke and Gregorovius attribute Urban's actions in this war to his intention to humiliate the two Houses of Habsburg (Austria and Spain), whose too great power was a constant menace to Italy and Rome; hence, they declare, he favoured France and did not subsidize Emperor Ferdinand II in his war against Gustavus Adolphus and the Protestants. An unbiased study of the situation will lead to a different conclusion. Neither as pontiff not as temporal ruler could Urban remain a disinterested onlooker, and he had no other motive than the welfare of the Catholic Church.
As the common Father of Christendom he interposed concerning the Valtellina, a strategically important valley between Venice and the Grisons, which was eagerly coveted by France as well as Spain. He refused to join the alliance which France had made with Venice and Savoy against Spain in 1624, and was instrumental in bringing about the Treaty of Monzon, 5 March, 1626, which gave equal rights upon the Valtellina to France and Spain. He also refused to enter the league which France had concluded with Venice and Savoy at the beginning of the war of the Mantuan succession in 1629. "It is impossible for me," he writes to Nagni, the French nuncio, 2 April, 1629, "to put in jeopardy the common fatherhood and, in consequence, to be no longer able to heal and pacify, which is the proper business of the pope as vicar of Christ" (Nunziatura di Francia, Vat. Lib. Cod. 71, and Nicoletti, III, 1451-58).
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'The Tennis Courts, etc.', Survey of London: volume 14: St Margaret, Westminster, part III: Whitehall II (1931), pp. 37-45. URL: http://british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=67928 Date accessed: 28 November 2014.
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In addition to cock-fighting and bear-baiting, the latter of which
formed one of the staple items of recreation and was carried on in the Tilt
Yard (on the site of the Horse Guards), other amusements of a more harmless
nature were provided for on the "Cockpit" side of the Palace. In the form
of appointment to the position of Keeper of the Palace the various places are
referred to as "the tennis plays, bowling alleys, cock place and phesant
courts," to which may be added the coney yard.
The exact locale of some of these amusements is not easy to discover.
The bowling alley was evidently in the neighbourhood of the new Tennis
Court shown on the plan of 1670, (fn. 1) and a reference in 1635–6 (fn. 2) suggests
that it was under the central passage leading to the Cockpit. It is rather
difficult to reconcile with this the description by Von Wedel in 1584 (fn. 3)
There was apparently also a bowling green in the Park. (fn. 4)
The Pheasant Court must have lain in the southern portion of the
area, for one of the northern boundaries of Hampden House (see p. 106),
which was situated immediately to the south of the Palace buildings, was an
old passage leading to the court called "the Pheasaunt Courte." (fn. 5) The
court was still in existence in the early part of the 18th century. (fn. 6) As regards
the Coney Yard, the only information available is that it was in the neighbourhood of the Cockpit. (fn. 7)
At one period a form of Badminton seems to have been popular at
Whitehall. In Von Wedel's account of his visit in 1584 (fn. 8) he says: "On the
26th [August] I and my companions went to see the queen's palace, where
she always resides when she is in London. This place, which is situated two
miles from my lodgings, is named Weittholl. In front of it we first saw the
tilt-yard, besides a ball-house, where they play at featherballs." In Manningham's Diary under date of 12th February, 1602, is the entry: "The play at
shuttlecocke is become soe muche in request at Court, that the making of
shuttlecockes is almost growne a trade in London," and the game was apparently in use after the Restoration. (fn. 9)
The favourite game at Whitehall was tennis. In 1634, three
tennis courts were in use, (fn. 10) but originally there had been four. The
accounts of the Paymaster of Works contain references to: two close Tennis
Courts (one of which is specified as the Little Close Tennis Court), the Little
Open Tennis Court, and the Brake, or Great Open Tennis Court. The sites
of the four may, with varying degrees of probability, be identified as follows.
In 1662 a new covered tennis court was built (see below) and in the
two following years "the old Tennis Court" was altered to provide lodgings
for the Duke of Monmouth (see pp. 68–9). The Monmouth rooms as marked
on the plan of 1670 include the old Tudor building which fronted the
street to the north of the Cockpit passage, and was afterwards included in
the Secretary of State's office and Dorset House. The nature of the work
indicated in the references to alterations for the duke, and particularly the
reference to the "old tennis court next the streete" make it certain that
the old building in question was the Chief Close Tennis Court. Its later
history is given in Chapter 7.
The Little Close Tennis Court was in 1604–5 adapted to serve as
a kitchen and other offices for the Princess Elizabeth, who was then in
occupation of the Keeper's lodgings (see p. 47). It therefore presumably
was included in what were afterwards the Duke of Albemarle's lodgings as
shown on the plan of 1670, but the only references to its position that have
been found state that it adjoined the Park. (fn. 11)
One of the tennis courts was next to the tilt-yard gallery. (fn. 12) This
was probably the little open tennis court, for its position is incompatible
with its being either the large close tennis court or the great open tennis
court (see below), and the little close tennis court had disappeared
before 1627.
The Brake, or Great Open Tennis Court, (fn. 13) was on the southern side
of the Cockpit passage, and extended towards Hampden House, (fn. 14) and part
of its site was subsequently used for the new tennis court shown on the plan
of 1670. The paved area of the Brake seems to have been 5213 square feet, (fn. 15)
but its total area must have exceeded this. An item (fn. 16) in the accounts
of the paymaster of Works relating to the "laying of the greate Brake
or Balloone Courte wth … purbecke paving" shows that the Brake
was sometimes used for the game of Balloon-ball. (fn. 17) A reference to the
Balloon Court occurs in a letter written on 7th November, 1604: (fn. 18) "Some
thre dayes before the King's comming from Roiston, Mr. Thomas Somerset
and the Master of Orkney (fn. 19) fell out in the Balowne Court at Whithall. Boxes
on the eare passed on eyther side, but no further hurt doon; Mr. Sommerset
was commanded to the Fleet, whear he is yet, and the Master of Orkney to
his chamber; what more will be doon in it we know not yet."
Figure 6:
Tennis and Balloon Ball.
The area of the Brake has already been mentioned. The sizes of the
two other tennis courts in 1615 are given in a book of the Clerk of Works
preserved at Petworth as:
The details are taken from the quotation from the original contained
in Julian Marshall's Annals of Tennis, who suggests that the words "covered"
and "uncovered" have been transposed in error.
From the ample provision made for the game, it is evident that
tennis was a very popular form of recreation under the Stuarts, and this is
borne out by other information. Prince Henry was a devotee of tennis,
and only a few months before his untimely death had a dressing pavilion for
his use erected near the Brake. (fn. 20) There are many references to Charles II's
predeliction for the game, (fn. 21) and Pepys records (fn. 22) that "the King, playing at
tennis, had a steele-yard carried to him, and I was told it was to weigh him
after he had done playing; and at noon Mr. Ashburnham told me that it is
only the King's curiosity, which he usually hath of weighing himself before
and after his play, to see how much he loses in weight by playing; and this
day he lost 4½ lbs" [!] Charles even had sleeping accommodation for
himself and his marker provided at the tennis court. (fn. 23) In a volume published
in 1641, entitled The True Effigies of our most Illustrious Soveraigne Lord, King
Charles, Queene Mary, etc., is a portrait (here reproduced) of the future James II
ætat. 8 years. The prince is engaged in a game of tennis, and Mr. Julian
Marshall suggests that the court shown is one of the open courts at Whitehall.
The last reference to the Great Open Tennis Court that has been
discovered is in 1637–8. (fn. 24) During the Commonwealth it was converted into
a garden used in connection with the premises occupied towards the end of that
period by Edward Montagu, afterwards Earl of Sandwich (see pp. 84–6). In
1662, however, Thomas Cook, master of the tennis courts, in accordance with
the instructions of the King, erected a new tennis court on "that parcel of
ground, lately converted into a garden, adjoining to the Cockpit, formerly
called the Brake." (fn. 25) The new building was erected under the supervision of
Robert Long, the King's marker, and seems to have been modelled on the
existing court at Hampton Court. (fn. 26) Its position is clearly shown on the plan
of 1670, and a comparison of its ground plot, as shown on that plan, with the
plot of the court at Hampton Court, is here given.
Figure 7:
The future James II playing tennis.From engraving in The True Effigies of
our most Illustrious Soveraigne Lord, King Charles, etc.
In his Diary under date of 26th July, 1662, Pepys has a reference to
the building: "Here I find that my Lord hath lost the garden to his lodgings,
and that it is turning into a tennis court." About a year later it met with
mishap, and on 24th June, 1663, Pepys remarks: "This day I observed
the house, which I took to be the new tennis-court, newly built next my Lord's
lodgings, to be fallen down by the badness of the foundation or slight
working. … It hath beaten down a good deal of my Lord's lodgings,
and had like to have killed Mrs. Sarah, she having but newly gone out
of it."
Figure 8:
Comparative plans of tennis courts at Whitehall and Hampton Court
In 1675 Cook transferred his rights in the tennis court and adjoining
buildings to Charles Cornwallis for the sum of £1500, and on his petition
the Crown granted the latter a 21 years' lease of the property at a nominal
rent. (fn. 27) A portion of the premises (not including the tennis court) was subsequently transferred to the Earl of Rochester (see Chapter 7), and a
reversionary grant of the remainder, to take effect on the death of Cook or
the expiration of Cornwallis' lease, was made to Horatio Moore on 25th
November, 1676. (fn. 28) Subsequently, another portion of the property was
transferred to the Duke of Montagu (see Chapter 7).
The tennis court itself is referred to from time to time, (fn. 29) and lasted
until the 19th century. A plan and sections of the building as existing in
1793 are preserved in the Soane Museum, and are reproduced in Plate 36.
The sketch, here reproduced, of the tennis court from the south-west in
1809 shows the court in process of demolition. (fn. 30)
Figure 9:
The Tennis Court in 1809.
The plan of the surrounding buildings in 1793 (Plate 61)
shows, in addition to the tennis court, the Tennis Court Coffee
House, (fn. 31) alluded to by Steele, (fn. 32) lying between the tennis court and the
Treasury Passage.
The following is a list of masters of the tennis court, during the
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TMZ spoke with several people who knew Gary Coleman. Here's what they said.
Remembering Gary Coleman
Charlotte Rae
"Gary was so loving, so charming … He was the big star of the show. He was the reason the show was a hit."
— Charlotte Rae
Avenue Q
"On behalf of the Avenue Q family, we feel this is a great loss. In a way, we are with Gary Coleman everyday. His character on stage is humorous, but it also reflects great compassion and respects his place in the industry. In a small way, Gary is going to live on with the show." — Steve Gabriel, producer "Avenue Q"
Traci Bingham
"The sudden passing of Gary Coleman comes to a great shock. I was fortunate to have the honorable pleasure to work with him. I got to know him during my experience on 'The Surreal Life.' The moment he walked onto the set, we instantly bonded. I found him to be incredibly funny, intelligent, loving and outgoing. He always had such a positive outlook on life and people! Gary will truly be missed by the world and he will forever live on in my heart!! Gary, i love you!"Xoxo Love always, Traci Bingham
Vanilla Ice
"I'm shocked and deeply saddened. He was a great guy, a legend – everyone knows Gary Coleman. We had a good time on 'Surreal Life.' I'll always remember the time he and I had. He was fun to be around for the most part. Just a good, funny guy."
— Vanilla Ice
Danny Cooksey
"I really looked up to Gary … I'd watch him and learn … We shot in front of a live audience … He took me under his wing … I learned a tremendous amount from him. I would go over to his house and look at his train set. He was really into trains and had a huge room dedicated to his trains, but I couldn't touch them. They were only for looking – the trains were Gary's baby … Gary also had the full-on arcade version of 'Spy Hunter,' which in 1985 was a big deal." — Danny Cooksey, step-brother Sam on "Diff'rent Strokes."
Midgets & Mascots
"He had a good heart. Underneath the exterior was a goodhearted guy."
— Ron Carlson, Director of "Midgets Vs. Mascots"
Trishelle Cannatella
"This is awful. I'm really sad by the news. I'm praying for his wife." — Trishelle Cannatella, "Surreal Life"


text:
Thanks for listening everybody. Sorry for the microphone problems!
Artist ---- Song Title
1. Byther Smith - Love Me Like I Love You (4:39)
2. Big George Jackson Blues Band - Blue Sky (4:31)
3. Doug MacLeod - A Little Sin (4:26)
4. The Blue Voodoo - Black Moon (3:58)
5. Sean Costello - Going Home (3:30)
6. The Alligators - In Way Over My Head (6:05)
7. Dave Arcari - Come With Me (3:27)
8. Reverend Blue - Goin' From the Fryin' Pan (3:32)
9. Maxwell Street - All Your Lovin (4:11)
10. Cherri & the Violators - Frettin for Nothing (3:15)
11. The Midnight Flyers - Bartender (4:16)
12. David Hull Blues Band - Moving On (3:29)
13. E.G. Kight - It's Hot in Here (3:28)
14. Percy Strother - Poor Boy (4:00)
15. Big Mike and the Booty Papas - You Can't Do That (3:33)
16. Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band - Spreadin' Your Love Around (3:02)
17. Kane Daily - Switchblade (3:15)
18. Mark Kerr - Woman with No Shame (3:33)
19. One Eyed Johnny and the Revelators - Lord Say You Love Me (3:42)
20. Boo Boo Davis - Ain't Got No Problems (5:46)
21. Calvin Owens - Please Love Me (4:31)
22. The Rockin' Armadillos - Scratch My Back (3:53)
23. Johnny Nicholas - Mandolin Boogie (3:37)
24. Ray Schinnery - Heavy Women (4:12)
25. Nick Moss & the Flip Tops - I'll Be Straight With You (2:13)
26. Mean Gene Kelton - Mean Guitar (4:46)
27. Reverend Richard John - Bookie Man Blues (2:55)
28. Root Doctor/Sofa King Horns - Love Bones (3:58)
29. Bob Kirkpatrick - Been Around Too Long (4:49)
30. Big Harmonica Bob - Go Out Laughin' (2:03)
You can hear this edition of The Indigo Lounge again on Thursday's rebroadcasts.
May 31, 2009
5/31/09 Indigo Lounge recap
Posted by Jennifer
Labels: Indigo Lounge
May 30, 2009
FatCat Radio: News & notes
It ain't called FatCat for nothin'!
News from the land of independent rock & blues & big fat kitties.
- The Indigo Lounge, hosted by Jen, makes it's long awaited return to the virtual airwaves on Sunday May 31st. 10AM Central.
- Monday Marathon will return to the schedule on Monday (duh) June 8th.
- The BIG Show is taking another week hiatus. NO show June 3rd.
- Volume 51 of The A'swepe Hour from Somewhere in Texas is scheduled to air Saturday June 6th
New Artists:
While the majority of the live shows have been on brief breaks, the Auto-Pilot has picked up the slack. New artists currently in heavy rotation on FatCat Live's automated programming include:
Sinner (Stuttgart, Germany)
Filthy Rich (Smederevo, Serbia)
Barbears (Szeged, Hungry)
Ponamero Sundrown (Stockholm, Sweden)
Wrench (Aarus, Denmark)
DeciBel ChamBer (Stratford, ON Canada)
Snot Rocket (Apple Valley, CA)
Roedhouse (Edmonds, WA)
Right now these fine artists are rockin' the Auto-Pilot. Some may also be heard on future editions of The BIG Show.
Down for maintenance? What's up with that? A significant change is coming to the tired and outdated message board. If you are a registered member of the FatCat forum you should have received an email this weekend asking you to provide us with your current contact info (name / email). Please do so !! We promise not to spam.
A couple other changes are in the works as well. We are always striving to make things better for both the listeners and the artists. And making things a little easier on yours truly ain't such a bad idea either. Stay tuned.
As always - feedback is welcome on any of the above. Click the comments link below and post away (registration is not required).
May 27, 2009
Smashed Alley's bassist injured in hit & run
Frequent BIG Show contributor and one of the true 'good guys' in rock, Fenix Anthony of Smashed Alley (Raleigh, NC) was injured in a hit and run accident last weekend.
"On Friday night May 22 our bass player Fenix was hit by a car while he was riding his motorcycle in Durham NC. The driver of the car did not stop to even see if he was alive. A witness said that Fenix's bike flipped 5 or 6 times. Fenix was found in a field approximately 40 feet from the road. His injuries are not life threatening but are severe enough that the band has had to drop out of 2 shows for this weekend May 29th & 30. You should still go to those shows and support the other great bands that will be playing. Fenix would like to thank all of you for all of your kind words, thoughts & prayers."
If you'd like to make a donation to help cover his medical expenses (the band reports he has no medical insurance) you can do so via PayPal (email@example.com). We here at FatCat Radio wish Fenix a speedy recovery. And may the hit and run driver rot in hell.
BIG Show Update
No BIG Show tonight Wednesday May 27. Still dealing with some heavy duty dental work (2 more appointments this week). Still feeling the need to take a MUCH NEEDED break to recharge my batteries.
Watch this space for updates. The BIG Show is scheduled to return sometime in June.
May 20, 2009
5/20/09 BIG Show recap
The 'Dedication Special' albeit an abbreviated one (2 hrs 15 mins). Biggest listener turnout since March despite the usual very little promotional help from the bands or listeners. As always I want to say to those that DO support the show, FatCat Radio and independent music -- YOU kick ass and I thank you.
Thanks to those that heeded my many pleas and threats (joke) to take part in the show. Fell a bit short of my goal for total dedications but I can't say that I'm surprised. The ones we did get ranged from silly to serious - I hope you enjoyed the special !!
The BIG Show is OFF THE AIR until sometime in June. Yup, you read that right. Watch The Cat's Meow for updates. And finally, to all USA artists and listeners - FatCat Radio wishes you a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend!!
Artist ---- Song Title --- Website
The Malt-Tones - This Is The BIG Show: Link
Hostile Omish - One Man: Link
Nine Pound Hammer - Drunk, Tired, & Mean: Link
The Vageenas - Don't Care: Link
Chop Suicide - Runnin' On Empty: Link
Color Of Darkness - Nobody Hears: Link
Country Bob And The Bloodfarmers - What The Fuck: Link
Southern Electric - Welcome to The BIG Show: Link
BS - Swede Speaks Intro (HT): Link
The Demon Beat - Talk To Myself: Link
Rebel Son - Quit Your Bitchin': Link
John Wilkes Booth - Only The Facts: Link
The Cat's Meow - Official FatCat blog: Link
Promo - The A'swepe Hour: Link
Johnny Mohawk - FatCat Festival of ROCK: Link
Johnny Mohawk and the Assassins - Tell Me Something I Don't Know: Link
CHIVO - Rock n Roll Band: Link
The Shaker Hoods - Dead N Gone: Link
Thirty 2 Life - I Dreamed Of Killing You: Link
The Hunchies - War Pigs (cover): Link
Jingle - FatCat Radio: Link
Paul Killington - The BIG Show (Angry Theme): Link
DEDICATION - Yves (France)
**American Dog - D-N-F: Link
**American Dog - Drank Too Much: Link
DEDICATION (Alain, Belgium)
**American Dog - Last Of A Dying Breed: Link
FatCat Festival of Rock - August 8, 2009: Link
DEDICATION (Michael, OH)
**Nashville Pussy - Speed Machine: Link
DEDICATION (Brian, OH)
**Rhino Bucket - Dog Don't Bite: Link
DEDICATION (Mr Matt, OH)
**Sukus - Live For Today: Link
DEDICATION (Sam, WI)
**Blame It On Cain - Miami Beach: Link
DEDICATION (Barbara, Germany)
**Flexx Bronco - Go Fast!: Link
DEDICATION (Kelly, CA)
**Seven Dirty Words - Lucky Lick: Link
DEDICATION (Jen, IL)
**Adrian and the Sickness - Garbage: Link
**The Cocksmiths - Might Take A Murder: Link
**Interfear - Sex Machine: Link
Promo (DA) - The Indigo Lounge: Link
Promo - The A'swepe Hour: Link
Promo (BS Rebroadcast) - Barbara from Germany: Link
Junkrod Joe - Drunk, Tired & Blue: Link
BS - Swede Signs Off (HF): Link
Guns of Nevada - You're Gonna Miss Me When I'm Gone: Link
Southern Electric - BIG Show Closing Theme: Link
Catch this edition of The BIG Show again on Thursday's rebroadcasts.
May 19, 2009
ReverbNation Spotlight: Aries Road
Auto-Pilot artist Aries Road (Broken Arrow, OK) released their album Keyholder last month and now...they get The Cat's Meow spotlight.
www.reverbnation.com/ariesroad"In the summer of 2004, guitarist/songwriter Ryan McCarty met singer/songwriter Ashley McCarty (now his wife) a passionate and avid connoisseur of quality, note-worthy music. Once discovering her amazing vocal talent and her genuine lyrical writing style, Ryan instantly knew he had found the vocalist he had been searching for. After spending time together and combining their backlogged material, they knew immediately what they had was very special. Ashley could see that Ryan was also a very talented musician. Due to the lack of resources and musicians in the area, he was able to take the task upon himself to begin laying down the bass and percussion tracks for their self-released album, Keyholder.
And so, the birth of Aries Road."
www.ariesroad.com (Official website)
FatCat Radio @ ReverbNation
Out: Drive 56, In: Stop The World
Drive 56 (Philadelphia, PA) is now known as Stop The World
"We are very excited to have Greg Tripp, formerly from the band Octane, join us on guitar and vocals. Greg brings a powerhouse vibe and energy to the band.
Speaking of the band........we have decided to drop the name DRIVE 56 and will now be called "Stop The World".
New songs are being written and will soon be included on a full length CD to be out sometime later this year. Expect to hear some new tracks very very soon. Sooner than you think. As in right now.
Also, most importantly, expect a whole new kickass live show like you have never seen before. We are here to Stop The World.
Get Ready!"
Out: The Shaker Hoods, In: Board Track Racer
Sad to announce The Shaker Hoods (Kansas City, MO) are no more. Glad to announce that a new band called Board Track Racer has been formed.
"Hey Swede,
I'm sure you've heard by now that The Shaker Hoods have disbanded. :( bummer... BUT I'm in the studio with my new solo project called Board Track Racer. A friend of mine came in to play the drum kit and we got the drum tracks for all 6 songs down yesterday. They are sounding fantastic and I'm going to be getting you my new music ASAP!!! Thanks for ALL of your support Swede!
--Jon Freeman"
The Shaker Hoods will remain in rotation on FatCat Radio. Board Track Racer will be coming soon to The BIG Show.
May 15, 2009
On the next BIG Show: Dedication Special
On the next BIG Show (May 20th):
'DEDICATION SPECIAL' - we've done this once before ( 11/20/08 BS ) - and since it was a lot of fun AND set a 'record' for most phone calls aired in one show I figured I'd give it another go.
Here's how it works. There will be no requests taken on the 5/20 BIG Show, instead it will be all dedications. Take a look at the current active BIG Show playlist and pick a track to dedicate. Hell...since I want to set a record you can also select a track you've heard on the Auto-Pilot or a 'deep cut' from a cd you may have heard on Monday Marathon. Just DON'T ask me to dedicate a Metallica song or something.
Send your dedication out to a loved one, a co-worker, your favorite sports team etc. Or send it out to the boss you hate, the state of the economy, the jerk who cut you off in traffic... Whatever. You get the picture. If you don't ? - see my example below.
This is One Angry Swede and I'd like to dedicate Rhino Bucket's "Know My Name" to all the idiots who get the name of the station wrong!
It's FatCat - all one word. Capital F. Capital C. FatCat. Know MY name !!
IMPORTANT: Please get them to me by Tuesday May 19th. The preferred method is YOU doing the actual dedicating by leaving a voicemail on the FatCat Phone 206-337-0228. One of the best things about a DEDICATION SPECIAL is it keeps ME off the air and lets YOU be a part of the show !! The FatCat phone is available 24 hrs a day. Be sure to identify yourself, name the artist/song, and make your dedication.
If you're too shy to have your voice broadcast around the world, or if you're listening from somewhere other than the USA and don't wanna spend a fortune calling the FatCat Phone, I'll give you the option to email your dedications to my attention at email@example.com . If you can't call them in then please email only. No posting them here or in the forum and especially not on stupid Myspace.
Review the BIG Show playlist. Phone (206-337-0228) or email (email@example.com) your DEDICATIONS for the 5/20 BIG Show by Tuesday May 19th. Have fun with it or make 'em serious. Let's see if we can break the record of 15 dedications from the previous show.
Any questions - post 'em here, via the forum, or drop me a line.
May 13, 2009
5/13/09 BIG Show recap
Another rockin' BIG Show, another nice listener turnout tonight. A BIG thanks to the listeners and bands who are actively promoting the show and FatCat Radio (You know who you are). Every little bit truly does help. Managed to get all 3 hours in tonight despite a raging thunderstorm. Thanks for the requests and calls.
In case you missed it, next week's show will be DEDICATIONS ONLY. (no requests). We've done this gimmick once before and it was well received. Information will be posted soon as to how to get YOUR dedication aired next week. Until then.... keep clicking on the cat. (And get signed up for On Air Alerts 'cause I have a feeling there just might be a Friday night edition of The BIG Show this week.)
NEW TRACKS: 7th Day Creeps
Artist ---- Song Title --- Website
The Malt-Tones - This Is The BIG Show: Link
Truckasaurus - Cat Food: Link
CHIVO - Dive Right In: Link
Seven Dirty Words - Let It Ride: Link
Holley 750 - Kill Kill Kill: Link
Beavershot - Helluvanite: Link
Southern Electric - Welcome to The BIG Show: Link
BS - Swede Speaks Intro (HT): Link
Promo (BS) - Dave Evans: Link
Dave Evans - Turn It Up: Link
Looker - Mind Control On the Radio: Link
Flexx Bronco - Dead Man: Link
Rocker Lips (Matt) - FatCat Festival of ROCK: Link
Rocker Lips - Had Enough: Link
American Dog - Drank Too Much: Link
Station ID - Simon Wright (Rhino Bucket): Link
Rhino Bucket - Know My Name: Link
Sideburn - Never Kill The Chicken: Link
Sin City - Ammunition: Link
Stripwired - Another Shot: Link
Nashville Pussy - Drunk Driving Man: Link
Paul Killington - The BIG Show (Angry Theme): Link
Phone: Barbara from Germany - Requests: Link
**American Dog - Barely Half Alive: Link
**Country Bob And The Bloodfarmers - Get Out Of Sodom: Link
**Nashville Pussy - Meaner Than My Mama: Link
**Rhino Bucket - Justified: Link
Phone: Eric from Pittsburgh - Turning now to sports...: Link
**The Hunchies - Pump It Up: Link
**Southern Electric - Checkin For Soul: Link
**7th Day Creeps - Ugly Stick: Link
7th Day Creeps - Depressive Mania: Link
7th Day Creeps - Teachers Lounge: Link
Promo (Churn To The Beat) - Hostile Omish: Link
Hostile Omish - Lizard Up My Butthole: Link
The Creeping Cruds - Mosquitos: Link
The Press Gang - Me And My Wiener Dog: Link
Promo (Indie Shows) - Rusty Gumbo: Link
The Porn Again Christians - Celebro American: Link
Uncle Scratch's Gospel Revival - Back Door Man (No More!): Link
Joecephus & The George Jonestown Massacre - Going Back To Memphis: Link
Promo (BS) - Eric from The Burgh: Link
**The Vageenas - Talk Too Much: Link
Rawmania - Looking Good In Blood: Link
Promo (Fat-Mart) - FatCat T-Shirts and more!: Link
RUST - Tranquility in Darkness: Link
Sacred 13 - Hollow Visions: Link
The Cocksmiths - Ten 2 One: Link
The Laundromat - Corporate Static: Link
Thirty 2 Life - I Dreamed Of Killing You: Link
The Last Vegas - Raw Dog: Link
Song Intro / Michael Hannon - Sometimes You Eat The Pussy: Link
American Dog - Sometimes You Eat The Pussy: Link
FatCat Festival of Rock - August 8, 2009: Link
Silver Dirt - About Rock'n' Roll: Link
Royal Bubble Orchestra - Thrill Me: Link
Eternal Fear - Evil Deeds: Link
Devils Right Hand - I'm Gone: Link
BS - Swede Signs Off (HF): Link
User's Guide - Cream D'La Cream: Link
Southern Electric - BIG Show Closing Theme: Link
**=by request
As always you can hear this edition of The BIG Show again on Thursday's rebroadcasts.
ReverbNation Spotlight: Joecephus & The George Jonestown Massacre
Long time BIG Show artist Joecephus and the George Jonestown Massacre (Memphis, TN) recently joined ReverbNation and now...they get The Cat's Meow spotlight.
www.reverbnation.com/joecephus..."Blazing a trail out of Memphis, Tennessee, Joecephus and the George Jonestown Massacre are on a roll. Having been referred to as "a cross between Motorhead and Merle Haggard" and having served as opening acts for such diverse artists as Shooter Jennings, Hayseed Dixie, David Allan Coe, Unknown Hinson, Green Jelly, Southern Culture on The Skids, Jim Dickinson, Scott Biram, The Reverend Horton Heat, to H. R. of the legendary Bad Brains, Joecephus and company are ready for full auditory assault in any venue that can take it.
Exhibiting a tireless work ethic, the band has played Honky-tonk venues as well as Punk/ Metal clubs throughout the tri-state area. They have created a unique style by mixing "old-school" country sounds with rockabilly rhythms in combination with hardcore metal drumbeats, blurring the boundaries of country, psychobilly, and punk. "
www.jk47.com (Official website)
FatCat Radio @ ReverbNation
May 11, 2009
FatCat Festival of Rock : Update !
That's right - less than 3 months before you can see 11 FatCat Radio artists on 1 stage for only $15 !! The FatCat Festival of Rock, an event put together by the fans and by the bands, is scheduled for August 8, 2009 at Route 33 Rhythm and Brews in Wapakoneta, Ohio.
Stick this flyer everywhere!!
For ticket info, artist links and more see the Festival of Rock page at fatcatradio.com/fatcatfestivalofrock.htm
Additional information can be found at the forum or by contacting the event organizers at email@example.com.
May 10, 2009
Truckasaurus: Bass player needed
Truckasaurus (Arvada, Colorado) are in need of a bass player. Their stringent requirements are as follows:
"Attention, we are now excepting applications for a full time bass player. Prospective band members should be able to meet all or most of the following requirements.
Able to play at a some what reasonable skill level.
Have your own bass guitar and amp.
(That one is really important)
Obsessive passion for old school punk rock.
Over 21 or a very good fake ID.
Able to practice one week night and one weekend night pretty much every week.
Able to play weekend shows and very rarely a weekday show if it's something really kick ass.
Able to go on tour for a week in August.
Serious drinking problem helps but not required.
A complete distrust and contempt for Walmart or any kind of authority.
Send a message if you are interested and we can set up an interview at our corporate headquarters."
You can hear Truckasaurus and their ditties about cat food and beer Wednesday nights on The BIG Show.
May 9, 2009
Monday Marathon 5/11/09
5-11-09 Lineup
Rhino Bucket
Face Down Presley
NOTE: This lineup will be played twice.
Monday Marathon features extended sets by FatCat artists between the hours of 7PM-11PM Central. Tracks from each artist will be included on Thursday's Play It Again Sam programming
ReverbNation Spotlight: CHIVO
If you've ever listened to The BIG Show or frequented the FatCat Forum you know that I am not at all a fan of myspace. I have however recently jumped on the ReverbNation bandwagon. Although it's not officially a part of the FatCat Radio Network, I have been using the site more and more and have been encouraging all FatCat artists to get signed up. Why? 'Cause I said so ! And because there are a lot of cool features for bands. The widgets alone make it worthwhile. And since ReverbNation is so user friendly it allows me to do stuff like this new feature : The semi-regular FatCat Radio / ReverbNation artist spotlight. Up first is a band recently added to The BIG Show playlist.
www.reverbnation.com/chivo"From the dust of the Mojave Desert comes CHIVO, like a stolen GTO from Vegas to L.A. With a blue collar attitude and work ethic, CHIVO has dedicated themselves to making ass kicking Rock N' Roll that will help you to forget about sub-genres completely. Playing their own blend of Hard Rock, Punk, Metal and even a little Country, CHIVO have managed to make fans of everyone that hears them, no matter what style of music they're into."
FatCat Radio @ ReverbNation
May 8, 2009
REVIEW: Rhino Bucket - 'The Hardest Town'
Artist: Rhino Bucket
Album: The Hardest Town
Released: May 2009
Available: Acetate
Rhino Bucket (Van Nuys, CA) has been one of my personal favorite bands for the past 20 years and The Hardest Town was one of my most anticipated releases of 2009. Rhino Bucket's brand of rock has been, and rock gods willing, will always be my favorite type of music. So... Georg and the boys could put out an album of polka standards and I'd still probably give it at least a 3 outta 5 !!
Now that the disclaimer is out of the way, onto the review. Well, after we get in the prerequisite AC/DC mention. Much like my all time favorite band, Rhino Bucket has never really wavered from their formula. Could be one of the main reasons I've dug them for so long. Riff rock + an amazing vocalist + sing-a-long hooky choruses. Why change that? Of course without mixing things up a bit you can get accused of making the same album over and over again. With The Hardest Town, Rhino Bucket has managed to put out a product that is both familiar and slightly different from what we've come to expect from the band. Whether you like the results or not they deserve credit for trying things a bit different this far into their career.
Familiar Rhino Bucket (Street To Street):
"I'm a bad motherfuckin' man if you take what's mine"
Unexpected Rhino Bucket (To Be Mine):
"'Cause I'm just a lonely guy and I need a lonely girl to be mine"
The first half of the album is the familiar hard rocking, up tempo Bucket while the second half finds the band stretching out a bit. The album as a whole sounds great. The quality of the recording and mixing get top marks. That's what struck me most upon first listen - that this sounds great. Another thing I took note of is the backing vocals. They really add a lot to songs such as 'Justified', 'Dog Don't Bite' and my favorite track 'Know My Name'.
As previously mentioned, with Rhino Bucket you normally know what you're gonna get. The first four tracks off The Hardest Town are in vintage rockin' mode, including the bluesy 'Dog Don't Bite'. This is the Rhino Bucket you've known - big guitars and banging drums. And if I had to guess, these are the songs (along with 'Street to Street') that most fans are going to name as their favorites.
The track 'No One Here' is the first hint at something a bit different. The main riff reminded me a lot of The Cult for some reason. All in all it still sounds like a track that wouldn't be out of place on their previous album 'And Then It Got Ugly'. This track is followed by the ballbreaker cited above 'Street To Street'. 'Take Me Down' is another slow swampy blues number with a big chorus. 'She's With Me' is where we find Rhino Bucket veering from the norm. Prior to the album release the band was giving a sneak peek at songs from The Hardest Town by posting a new track weekly on their myspace. I think this was the second one offered up and upon first listen I didn't care for it at all. It has since grown on me. I've seen plenty of similar comments on various music forums when it comes to 'She's With Me'. ('I didn't like it at first.... not as good as 'Justified' etc). One mentioned that it reminded him of early KISS. There is a bit of pop edge to it that I think caused me to be slow to warm up to it.
Speaking of pop, the main riff of 'You're Gone' reminded me of a Cheap Trick song. That's a compliment, not a slight. It's Rhino Bucket but just slightly different. The song is a great showcase for Georg Dolivo when it comes to double tracking the lead vocal or harmonizing with himself. The album ends with two more mid tempo tracks, 'To Be Mine' which is the only song that finds me reaching for the fast forward button, and the bonus track that isn't, 'Slip Away'. The final song is actually included on all the cds, not just the pre-release. A password to download a true bonus song ('Vision Thing') was emailed to all who helped finance the recording of The Hardest Town by pre-ordering the album earlier this year.
Final thoughts on the album. The artwork / layout is very cool. A great band picture on the back of the booklet. Full lyrics included. Easily the most rocking use of the words clandestine and asunder ever !! And if you're one to read the liner notes you'll notice a thank you to a certain station you may have heard of. A BIG BIG BIG thanks to Rhino Bucket for the FatCat Radio mention. The liner notes mention is an honor that never gets old. We've been fortunate to be included on many artist's releases over the years but this one by far meant the most to yours truly.
Track Listing:
1. The Hardest Town
2. Justified
3. Know My Name
4. Dog Don't Bite
5. No One Here
6. Street To Street
7. Take Me Down
8. She's With Me
9. You're Gone
10. To Be Mine
11. Slip Away
Bottom line: It's a Rhino Bucket album that sounds like Rhino Bucket. Except when it doesn't !! When The Hardest Town rocks, it rocks hard. Several more classic tracks have been added to the already impressive Rhino Bucket back catalog.
Swede's rating: 3.5 out of 5
5=Excellent | 4=Very Good | 3=Decent | 2=Pretty Bad | 1=Garbage
May 6, 2009
5/6/09 BIG Show recap
A return to normalcy this week. Thanks to those that heeded my call and stepped up the promotional help. The result? Biggest listener turnout since mid March with an audience hailing from the US, Canada, Germany, Trinidad & Tobago, Finland and Japan.
No doubt the Rawmania t-shirt/cd contest helped draw in a few new listeners too. Congrats to contest winners : Jimmy from Sacramento CA and Gina from Apple Valley CA. Thanks to Eric from Pittsburgh for the call on the FatCat phone as well as the rest of the requests received via the forum. As always I encourage you to click the links below for more information on the bands.
Thanks for Clicking on the Cat. See ya next week. (or sooner?)
Artist ---- Song Title --- Website
The Malt-Tones - This Is The BIG Show: Link
Innocent Rosie - Wasteland: Link
Cover of Darkness - Gods of War: Link
Flexx Bronco - A Lesson In Love: Link
Boss Kean's Ditch - Workin' Man's Pride: Link
Rhino Bucket - Street To Street: Link
What kind of radio show is this? - This is The BIG Show !!!: Link
BS - Swede Speaks Intro (HT): Link
Station ID - Matt (Swiss Army Mouth): Link
**Swiss Army Mouth - Song 1: Link
**7th Day Creeps - Party In Hell: Link
**Poobah - Walk On: Link
Phone - Eric from Pitts - Hunchies request: Link
**The Hunchies - Muddy Water Peace Of Mind: Link
All Access Magazine (Kim) - FatCat Festival of ROCK: Link
American Dog - Train: Link
Promo (BS) - Michael Hannon (American Dog): Link
CHIVO - Viva Knievel: Link
CHIVO - Rock n Roll Band: Link
CHIVO - Built To Last: Link
Seven Dirty Words - In Hell: Link
Motorbilly - WWLD: Link
Paul Killington - The BIG Show (Angry Theme): Link
Rawmania - I'm With The Boys Now Baby: Link
Rawmania - Burn In Hell: Link
Rawmania - Looking Good In Blood: Link
Rawmania - I'm A Fucking Idiot: Link
Blame It On Cain (Sam) - FatCat Festival of ROCK: Link
Blame It On Cain - 12-Gauge Handshake: Link
The Last Vegas - Love Me When I'm Bad: Link
Dave Rude Band - Crooked Bullseye: Link
Chrome Machine - Backstabbing Man: Link
Nashville Pussy - Why Why Why: Link
Johnny Mohawk - FatCat Festival of ROCK: Link
Johnny Mohawk and the Assassins - 12 Oz Of Fury: Link
Station ID - Sacred 13: Link
Sacred 13 - Every Sin: Link
The Highgears - Jack P. Neigle, Jack P. Quick: Link
RUST - Devine Intervention: Link
Stripwired - Doghouse: Link
Promo - The A'swepe Hour: Link
Promo (Fat-Mart) - FatCat T-Shirts and more!: Link
Joecephus & the George Jonestown Massacre - Bloody Mary Morning: Link
CHIVO - Girl Drink Drunk: Link
The Press Gang - We May Have Been Drunk: Link
Junkrod - Bad Mutha Trucker: Link
**American Dog - Can't Throw Stones: Link
Rhino Bucket - Slip Away: Link
Station ID - Jason McMaster (Broken Teeth): Link
Broken Teeth - Stick It In (live): Link
Nine Pound Hammer - Drunk, Tired, & Mean: Link
Kill Allen Wrench - Godbye: Link
Chrome Machine - Go To Hell: Link
BS - Swede Signs Off (HF): Link
Dave Arcari - Homesick & Blue: Link
Southern Electric - BIG Show Closing Theme: Link
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As always you can hear this edition of The BIG Show again on Thursday's rebroadcasts.
And the winners are.... (Rawmania contest)
Rawmania T-shirt / cd contest. (details)
Track # 2 from the disc is called 'Looking Good In Blood' so... I asked the following:
QUESTION: "How much blood is in an average adult body?"
ANSWER: 10-12 pints or 5 liters or approx 2 gallons.
T-shirt and CD:
Jimmy aka Jimmy from Sacramento, CA
missyaggravation aka Gina from Apple Valley, CA
*since Gina actually followed the contest rules and I was a bit aggravated myself at those posting replies in the forum and via private message instead of email....she ALSO gets a shirt !!
Thanks again to Rawmania - myspace.com/rawmania - for donating the prizes. Keep listening and keep an eye on The Cat's Meow for future contests. (Be sure to read the rules!)
May 4, 2009
Dave Rude Band - Official forum launched
I personally think forums or message boards are kind of a dying breed but then again maybe it's just 'cause the FatCat Forum is marching slowly towards it's own demise. Thanks in part to The Cat's Meow !! (I love it!) hahaha. The Official Dave Rude Band Street Team (don't get me started on the whole 'street team' concept) has recently announced the launch of the Official Dave Rude Band Message Board.
They've gone with the Proboards.com set up which I've used for several years now over the course of two of my own forums. The Dave Rude Band message board just launched but it looks to be off to a promising start. Might wanna scale back a bit on the number of topics/boards but that's just my opinion. The best part of the deal is yes, it is an official forum, and yes, Dave is involved and actively posting. Being a veteran of many band forums over the years that is definitely the key - having the band actively involved. So for all the latest news on the Dave Rude Band and to hang out with other fans check out the new DRB forum. And yup... you can find Swede there whoring out FatCat Radio in his signature!
May 2, 2009
Monday Marathon 5/4/09
5-4-09 Lineup
Boss Kean's Ditch
Southern Electric
James Thorogood & The Cohorts
NOTE: This lineup will be played twice.
Monday Marathon features extended sets by FatCat artists between the hours of 7PM-11PM Central. Tracks from each artist will be included on Thursday's Play It Again Sam programming
CONTEST: Win a Rawmania t-shirt and CD
Rawmania T-shirt / CD contest. A LISTEN AND WIN EVENT.
Tune in to The BIG Show on Wednesday May 6th for a chance to win a Rawmania T-shirt and a copy of their 2006 CD "I'm With The Boys Now Baby". If you wanna win you must be listening Wednesday night. Approximate time of the contest is 9pm Central (1 hour into the show).
A black/white ringer design shirt with the logo seen above.
Direct from Sweden! 100% cotton. Size: Men's Large.
NOTE: The size appears to be a bit smaller than what we fat
Americans are used to. Might be a bit closer to a Men's medium.
This is a really sharp looking shirt.
'I'm With The Boys Now Baby'Rock and roll. Pure, honest and simple. Guitar, bass and drums. This is what rock music is about, and Rawmania from Sweden knows it's that simple. Being around for over ten years playing their songs, doing their thing and just having a great time, they know how powerful rock is and how easy it is to love.
Track listing / samples available here:
As with all FatCat Radio contests and giveaways you MUST be a registered member of the forum (fatcatradio.proboards.com) to be eligible to win. So if you're not already a member of the forum, register before Wednesday night.
At or around the start of Hour # 2 (9pm Central) I will play a block of Rawmania music. I will then ask a simple trivia question relating to a specific track. Don't worry, it will be an easy to figure out answer. You won't need to be a Rawmania expert or even have prior knowledge of the song. Send your answer to email@example.com with the subject title 'RAWMANIA'.
IMPORTANT: Use the email address associated with your forum account. It's how I'm able to verify you are who you say you are!
You will have 3 minutes and 52 seconds (the length of the track) to answer. The 1st person to answer correctly wins the shirt and the cd !! And since it's been awhile since we've had a true LISTEN AND WIN event on The BIG Show, I'm offering a 2nd chance opportunity. Later in the show I will select a name at random from all the other correct answers received. That person will win the CD only.
So there you have it. Its a Rawmania T-shirt and CD contest. Get signed up at the FatCat forum. Listen to the BIG Show on FatCat Radio this Wednesday May 6th and you might win !!
May 1, 2009
REVIEW: The Last Vegas - 'Whatever Gets You Off'
Artist: The Last Vegas
Album: Whatever Gets You Off
Released: April 2009
Available: All major retailers including Amazon
The Last Vegas (Chicago, IL), winners of the recent Guitar Center On Stage contest and fresh off their main prize of opening for Motley Crue on the Saints of Los Angeles tour, are back with a "new" album. And I say "new" in quotes because if you've been following The Last Vegas for any amount of time prior to their recent overnight success status, you'll know that very little of Whatever Gets You Off is in fact new. And that, I'm happy to say, is my only real complaint with an otherwise fine rock+glam+sleaze+punk album.
As far as I can tell eight of the eleven tracks have either been previously released exactly as heard on Whatever Gets You Off or have been re-recorded or rearranged for the "new" album. The good news is the songs all rock. The bulk of Whatever Gets... comes from the self titled independently released disc I named as # 2 on my list of top 12 cds of 2008. The first single 'I'm Bad' recorded and released within days of winning the Guitar Center contest, is a reworking of one of my favorite Last Vegas tracks called 'So Young, So Pretty, So What'. I didn't like the changes at all and was worried that working with big time producers on a big time budget might take the sleaze off The Last Vegas. Thankfully that is NOT the case. The rest of the old songs have been left in all their sleazy, grimy glory. They either have been left as is (with truncated song titles), or like the track 'Loose Lips', re-recorded with the same intensity and drive as the originals. Although it feels like a bit of retread, its good to know the big time producers were able to recognize that 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it'. As for the new material the title track is the best of the bunch. 'Whatever Gets You Off' serves as a great introduction to the band and was a wise choice as the lead track. Other stand outs include 'High Class Trash', 'Loose Lips', 'Love Me Bad' and 'Outta Mind'.
Track Listing:
1. Whatever Gets You Off 3:48
2. I'm Bad 3:38
3. High Class Trash 3:32
4. Loose Lips 4:24
5. Apologize 5:27
6. Cherry Red 3:13
7. Another Lover 3:58
8. Dirty Things You Do 3:22
9. White Lies 5:15
10. Love Me Bad 5:18
11. Outta My Mind 3:03
Bottom line: If this is the first Last Vegas cd in your collection you're gonna be quite happy. (Add an extra half a cat head to the rating below because this IS a great release). If you've known of the band prior to their recent popularity explosion you'll feel a bit cheated. More greatest hits than new album.
Swede's rating: 3.5 out of 5
5=Excellent | 4=Very Good | 3=Decent | 2=Pretty Bad | 1=Garbage
Drive 56 - FREE show on 5/1
What's my favorite four letter word (besides b-e-e-r)? That would be FREE. And that's exactly what the price of admission is to see BIG Show artist Drive 56 tonight in their hometown of Philadelphia.
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Hello. I would like to enable U-Boot to use USB (usbtty) instead of the serial port. I've followed the instructions in U-Boot's README for enabling usbtty; however, I can't get the version of U-Boot supplied with the 137 and 138 to compile when I enable "CONFIG_USB_TTY"
Has anyone been successful in enabling USB console input/output with U-Boot on either the 137 and/or 138? Any help would be appreciated.
Please provide the error you are getting when enabling CONFIG_USB_TTY.
I would suggest you to use denx latet uboot tree to verify this. You can follow the steps as given below,
Please follow the steps below to enable USBtty in uboot.
/* #define CONFIG_MUSB_HCD */
#define CONFIG_MUSB_UDC 1
If my reply answers your question then please click on the green button "Verify Answer"
Thanks for the helpful reply.
Per your instructions, I downloaded the latest version of u-boot from denx. I was using the version of uboot supplied with the L138 board. So, to be clear, has the L138-specific patches been applied to the current u-boot source tree (I can only assume this). I had to add the following to da850evm.h to get a clean build when enabling usbtty:
#define CONFIG_USB_DA8XX // added to resolve "USB Lowlevel not defined" error in usb.h#define CONFIG_MUSB_UDC // added per Ajay#define CONFIG_USB_DEVICE // added per uboot's README#define CONFIG_USB_TTY // added per uboot's README
#define CONFIG_SYS_CONSOLE_IS_IN_ENV // added per uboot's README
FYI, unti I added "CONFIG_USB_DA8XX" to da850evm.h, I was getting the following error at compile time: "USB Lowlevel not defined".
The header file in "include/configs/da850evm.h" from the latest uboot source tree does not contain any USB-specific #defines, as the uboot supplied with the L138 board support package.
At this point, I have an error-free build. I need to test it out on the L138 board.
The latest uboot source tree appears to "support" the #define CONFIG_MUSB_UDC. However, in the version of Uboot provided with the 138 EVM, it is not present. Here are some of the errors I'm seeing when trying to enable USBTTY (uboot supplied with 138):
uboot-03.20.00.06/drivers/serial/usbtty.c:840: undefined reference to `udc_endpoint_write'
uboot-03.20.00.06/drivers/serial/usbtty.c:983: undefined reference to `udc_irq'
uboot-03.20.00.06/drivers/serial/usbtty.c:721: undefined reference to `udc_setup_ep'
uboot-03.20.00.06/drivers/serial/usbtty.c:548: undefined reference to `udc_init'
So, here is the issue:
1) I can enable and build usbtty support using the current UBoot source tree; however, I'm unable to get SPI and Ethernet working;
2) With uboot supplied with 138 EVM, I'm able to rebuild the image and burn onto the EVM, but not enable usbtty
The latest denx uboot tree has all the required USB configs in include/configs/da830evm.h and not yet available at include/configs/da850evm.h. We would require to copy
all the USb configs (below) from da830evm.h to da850evm.h.
/* * USB configuration */#define CONFIG_USB_DA8XX /* Platform hookup to MUSB controller */#define CONFIG_MUSB_UDC
#ifdef CONFIG_USB_DA8XX#ifdef CONFIG_MUSB_HCD /* include support for usb host */#define CONFIG_CMD_USB /* include support for usb cmd */#define CONFIG_USB_STORAGE /* MSC class support */#define CONFIG_CMD_STORAGE /* inclue support for usb-storage cmd */#define CONFIG_CMD_FAT /* inclue support for FAT/storage */#define CONFIG_DOS_PARTITION /* inclue support for FAT/storage */#ifdef CONFIG_USB_KEYBOARD /* HID class support */#define CONFIG_SYS_USB_EVENT_POLL#define CONFIG_PREBOOT "usb start"#endif /* CONFIG_USB_KEYBOARD */#endif /* CONFIG_MUSB_HCD */#ifdef CONFIG_MUSB_UDC/* USB device configuration */#define CONFIG_USB_DEVICE 1#define CONFIG_USB_TTY 1#define CONFIG_SYS_CONSOLE_IS_IN_ENV 1/* Change these to suit your needs */#define CONFIG_USBD_VENDORID 0x0451#define CONFIG_USBD_PRODUCTID 0x5678#define CONFIG_USBD_MANUFACTURER "Texas Instruments"#define CONFIG_USBD_PRODUCT_NAME "DA830EVM"#endif /* CONFIG_MUSB_UDC */#endif /* CONFIG_USB_DA8XX */
I think the uboot supplied with EVM is older version and thus doesn;t have all the necessary features/fixes.
Can you provide the details of uboot version supplied with EVM ? and also check if there are any new version of TI supported uboot available.
I just submitted below patch to denx list to add this support on DA850. You can use this instead.
I obtained the Davinci PSP 03.20.00.12 Release, which appears to be the latest release. I'm using the uboot per the PSP release notes, per the following table:
When I try to enable #define CONFIG_MUSB_UDC in include/configs/da850evm.h (uboot version v2009.11_DAVINCIPSP_03.20.00.12), I get the followoing compile error:
usbtty.c:125: error: 'EP0_MAX_PACKET_SIZE' undeclared here (not in a function)usbtty.c:218: error: 'UDC_INT_ENDPOINT' undeclared here (not in a function)usbtty.c:221: error: 'UDC_INT_PACKET_SIZE' undeclared here (not in a function)usbtty.c:244: error: 'UDC_OUT_ENDPOINT' undeclared here (not in a function)usbtty.c:248: error: 'UDC_BULK_PACKET_SIZE' undeclared here (not in a function)usbtty.c:255: error: 'UDC_IN_ENDPOINT' undeclared here (not in a function)usbtty.c:327: error: 'UDC_OUT_PACKET_SIZE' undeclared here (not in a function)usbtty.c:337: error: 'UDC_IN_PACKET_SIZE' undeclared here (not in a function)usbtty.c: In function 'usbtty_tstc':usbtty.c:398: warning: implicit declaration of function 'udc_unset_nak'usbtty.c: In function 'usbtty_getc':usbtty.c:423: warning: implicit declaration of function 'udc_set_nak'usbtty.c: In function 'drv_usbtty_init':usbtty.c:552: warning: implicit declaration of function 'udc_init'usbtty.c:557: warning: implicit declaration of function 'udc_startup_events'usbtty.c:558: warning: implicit declaration of function 'udc_connect'usbtty.c: In function 'usbtty_init_instances':usbtty.c:679: warning: implicit declaration of function 'udc_setup_ep'usbtty.c: In function 'write_buffer':usbtty.c:844: warning: implicit declaration of function 'udc_endpoint_write'usbtty.c: In function 'usbtty_poll':usbtty.c:987: warning: implicit declaration of function 'udc_irq'
When I use the latest denx source release, I can get a clean compile when enabling #define CONFIG_MUSB_UDC. However, I'm unable to get the ethernet and SPI flash to work properly. I have used the same SPI Flash and and Ethernet settings as defined in include/configs/da850evm.h per the uboot version v2009.11_DAVINCIPSP_03.20.00.12.
There have obviosly been major changes made to uboot since v2009.11_DAVINCIPSP_03.20.00.12; however, this version seems to work the best (out of the box) with the OMAPL138 EVM. I have no issues using the latest version; however, I'm in a quandry, as version v2009.11_DAVINCIPSP_03.20.00.12 works LESS USBTTY enabled and the latest version allows USBTTY to be compiled, but does not recognize SPI or ethernet.
Suggestions are much appreciated.
After some additional though/analysis, I noticed the latest (2010.06) u-boot source code contains the musb_udc.c. I therefore updated the uboot usb code for version v2009.11_DAVINCIPSP_03.20.00.12. I'm now able to build u-boot, v2009.11_DAVINCIPSP_03.20.00.12, with USBTTY enabled.
When I set the stdin and stdout to usbtty, on the Linux host (Red Hat Enterprise 4) using the "cu" utility I can see the u-boot prompt. However, I'm unable to interact with the OMAP-L138 via USB. On the Linux Host, I see /dev/ttyACM0 and I can successfully connect to the device.
I've tried minicom, but I get no output.
Any suggestions?
>>When I set the stdin and stdout to
usbtty, on the Linux host (Red Hat Enterprise 4) using the "cu" utility
I can see the u-boot prompt
You need to set stdin,stdout to usbtty on EVM side. Please follow the steps provided earlier.
>>When I set the stdin and stdout to
usbtty, on the Linux host (Red Hat Enterprise 4) using the "cu" utility
I can see the u-boot prompt
You need to set stdin,stdout to usbtty on EVM side. Please follow the steps provided earlier.
Sorry, my last post was not clear. I did set stdin and stdout to usbtty on the EVM. In fact, I see the u-boot prompt on the RedHat box after I enter the stdin/stdout to usbtty on the EVM. However, I'm unable to issue any commands vi CU and/or minicom; I only see the u-boot prompt only. It's as if either the EVM is not responding and/or "cu" is not receiving any response.
I've tested various scenarios...
When I set just stdout to usbtty, and leave stdin to go over UART, I'm able to see all "output" go to the host, over USB, via minicom. For example, I would enter commands via TeraTerm and receive the output via minicom, whose device is /dev/ttyUSB0.
So, apparently, stdin appears to be the problem. The EVM board apparently doesn't seem to receive the data via USB for usbtty stdin.
Also, on the EVM, I've got setenv usbtty gserial. I then used modprobe for the EVM board on the Linux host. The linux host seemed to more reliably recognize the EVM when "setenv usbtty" is set to gserial vs cdc_acm.
I've tried setting usbtty environment variable to "cdc_acm" but I get the same issue--there is only the "u-boot" prompt returned from the EVM upon changing stdout/stdin to usbtty. The EVM does not appear to receive data via stdin over usbtty.
Please enable MUSB_DEBUG at drivers/usb/musb/musb_udc.c file and post the logs to denx uboot list for further debugging.
/* #define MUSB_DEBUG */
I'm running into the same problem as JT mentioned and I was wondering if this issue was ever resolved? I enabled MUSB_DEBUG and nothing changed.
I grabbed release 2010.12 of u-boot from denx and had to port forward some changes from the DaVinci PSP 3.20.00.14 version of u-boot to build for the da850. Once I did that I was able to configure for USB and get a clean compile. Once I switched over to usbtty though I was unable to interact. Like JT if I only switched stdout over things worked a bit better. I could enter input to the serial console, and see the output on the usb console. The output on the usb console looked a bit garbled though. I've included a sample below
DA850-evm > printenv
boinitrd ip=dhcp
oinitrd ip=dhcp
ver=U-Boot 2010.12 (Feb 09 2011 - 06:50:44)
EDA850-evm > size: 214/65532 bytes
DA850-evm >
Any progress on this? Patches from 3.20.00.xx PSP for u-boot don't seem to have been merged into the mainline u-boot tree so building that for the AM1808 eval kit (da850_omapl138_evm_config) is problematic, and the usb console option doesn't exist for the version of u-boot provided with the dev kit.
It's a requirement for me so I'll have to decide which direction I want to start patching if this hasn't already been addressed.
MUSB support in uboot for AM1xx is already merged and available at http://git.denx.de/?p=u-boot.git;a=summary
You can browse the code at drivers/usb/musb/da8xx.c
Ajay, I think you misunderstand what I am asking.
This is what I was talking about in previous posts. I know the usb console drivers appear in mainline, complete with the da8xx driver but clearly some changes were not pushed as I cannot build for a da850_omapl138_evm_config... the config does not exist. So what else is missing is missing on mainline? I had made a quick stab and making the required changes to build for the config I need but the usb console still wasn't working 100% correctly. I was unsure if this was issues with the usb driver or simply that I missed something when reviewing TI's patch list, or if there was some incompatibility I was just unaware of.
In TI's provided version of u-boot the config exists and without enabling usb device support builds and runs well on the evm. However, when attempting to follow the instructions provided above u-boot fails to build. JT did good job of pointing out all the errors (both for compiling TI's u-boot, and mainline's usb tty behavior) in some of his original posts.
So neither version of u-boot (TI or denx) is an ideal solution. Since this has apparently been a problem for some time I thought there was a chance some work had been done to improve this and I didn't want to repeat the effort. Based on your response nothing has been done. TI has not and is not planning to push out a new version with some updates support for usbtty. TI has not and is not planning on pushing back patches to get the da850 config building and running on the mainline. Are those two assumptions correct?
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To keep it simple, Enemy at the Gatesplays like a cross between the PlayStation game Medal of Honor, a World War II Nazi-shoot-'em-up viewed through a sniper's scope, and a Harlequin Romance novel. It's history lesson as video game, video game as soap opera, soap opera as highbrow drama, highbrow drama as soft-core romance -- so much of everything, so little of anything to grab hold of. No doubt director and co-writer Jean-Jacques Annaud thought he was making a serious film (it's his turn to save Private Ryan, even if he's dressed in Red Army garb), but what he ended up with is cornball and sanctimonious, an anticommunist diatribe dolled up like war porn filled with loving shots of bodies being obliterated, reduced to sinew and bone. The opening scenes, of Russian soldiers crossing the Volga River in boats that sit like beckoning targets for German bombers, feel like an homage to Steven Spielberg's 1998 war film, perhaps the best ever made. Actually they play like a rip-off; in the end they only serve to remind you of what the film isn't -- namely Saving Private Ryan.
Annaud's epic, complete with scene after scene of horrific massacres and pulverizing strafings, plays like one of those hackneyed, heartwarming World War II movies made in the mid-Fifties; perhaps Annaud is worried about being called to testify before Joe McCarthy. "There will always be something to envy, even in a communist system," says one comrade to another before he sacrifices himself for the cause. And so the audience is able to skip out of the theater guilt-free after two hours and nine minutes of rooting for commies who kill their own as easily as they gun down one of Adolf's boys. To polish the point, Bob Hoskins shows up as a Naked Gun Nikita Khrushchev -- a vodka-guzzling, ball-busting mobster who keeps referring to Stalin as "de boss." Or maybe he's just talking about Springsteen.
Ostensibly Enemy at the Gatesis a giant folktale writ large and bloody: It aspires to tell the real-life tale of Vassili Zaitsev (played here by Jude Law), a Russian sniper whose acumen with a rifle made him a folk hero in the Soviet Union during the darkest days of the war -- the winter of 1942-43, when the Nazis found themselves mired in the Battle of Stalingrad. Vassili, a shepherd trained in the way of the gun by his grandfather, was said to have the patience of a stone; he could wait out his prey for days. Celebrated in the papers and over radio as the Soviet's sole beacon of hope to emerge from the city's rubble, Vassili was deemed such a threat by the Nazis (he wiped out so many officers the Nazis would promote ill-prepared sergeants by the dozens, just to fill the ranks) the Germans brought in their best man, the aristocratic Major Konig (portrayed by Ed Harris), to eradicate him. (Konig exists only in Russian lore; the Germans claim no such soldier ever existed.)
That Annaud -- working with screenwriter Alain Godard, who brought William Craig's book Enemy at the Gatesto the director's attention in 1995 -- chose to recount what essentially is a war myth is of little surprise. It's the ultimate showdown taking place in the middle of so much rubble and chaos and blood: two men, one poor and one rich, facing off like cowboys at high noon. "It's the essence of class struggle," says Soviet political officer Danilov (Joseph Fiennes), the man who "discovered" Vassili -- he watched the farm boy mow down a handful of Nazis with a bolt-action rifle -- and, using his typewriter and printing press, elevated him from farm boy to icon within a matter of days. (Danilov even insists Vassili respond to fan mail; he's the war's first rock star.) War stories are hardly so intimate, so one-on-one; hard to believe Paramount didn't choose for its advertising tagline, "World War II -- this time, it's personal!"
The scenes between Harris and Law are indeed captivating, even wrenching -- hide-and-seek played by men using artillery. Even as German airplanes reduce Stalingrad to a heap of rubble -- it's less a city by this point than a symbol of the Soviet Union, one worth preserving even if it means sacrificing the entire Red Army -- the two men wait and wait and wait for each other, staring through sniper's scopes with unblinking eyes. They become as immobile, as lifeless, as the half-destroyed statues of Stalin that fill almost every inch of the screen. Harris in particular wears the thousand-yard stare as though he's spent his entire life watching the world through cross hairs. His face is frozen in a grotesque mask of ruthless calm befitting his class and status; he smokes gold-tipped cigarettes, never raises his voice, never flinches or sweats. He's the definition of killer elite, and somehow, Harris still makes him the most real character here; he, at least, has a purpose.
Vassili is meant to be seen as his equal -- and his opposite. He doesn't enjoy killing the way Konig does; he talks of noticing whether his victim shaved that morning or wears a wedding band. For him being a sniper makes war more intimate; the dead are not merely a uniform but a face that haunts him till it's replaced by another, then another. At first Vassili revels in his fame, but it soon becomes wearying: He is tired of being an icon, he tells Danilov, as he begs to be removed from the sniper squad and placed back in with the regular army. But by then it's too late. Khrushchev has decided that Danilov and Vassili's fates are inextricably intertwined. If Vassili fails to take out Konig, then Khrushchev will eliminate Vassili and Danilov. (The film revels in the Soviets' ruthlessness even toward their own people; officers gun down soldiers they deem to be deserters. "No mercy for cowards," they shout over machine-gun fire. In Enemy at the Gates we're left with almost no one to root for.)
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