I remember back when we started

I used to think I could tell everything I needed to know about a person by looking at their record (or CD) collection. In lieu on looking at said collection, I just needed to know that person's favorite band.

In high school, a girl in my Geography class told me her favorite band was Bread. Another girl I briefly went out with once told that she was excited to hear something new by Barry Manilow.

That information told me all I needed to know.

My favorite band of the moment, The Dahlmanns, are back with this: And it reminds me of why I fell in love with rock and roll in the first place: Tight, Buddy Holly jingle-jangle, GREAT hook, just the right power-pop crunch, and it sticks in your head for hours.

I wonder what my love of the Dahlmanns and this little slice of pop perfection says about me.

It's sad, but it sure is true

Hot town, summer in the city.... for real. Temperatures nearing 100 degrees day after day after day.

You'd think I was in North Carolina or something.

Well, those temperatures remind me that summer's here and the time is right.......for another dose of the Dahlmanns:

"I Love You Baby (But I Hate Your Friends) - The Dahlmanns

Living in a Dahl house

Whereas aging punks with their hearts in the right place make a great record.

One hundred eighty-eight seconds of power pop bliss: The Dahlmanns -- Candypants
Love the Dahlmanns. Love them.

Who said there's no good rock and roll any more?