Ashamed of the story i told...

i totally missed church again this morning. i'm upset with myself, but it's no going to kill me. i just need to get to bed earlier on saturday night. no more staying up late knowing that i have to get up around eight something.

time for a little nostalgia. here is a one-off band that made an impression on me when i was a youngling. they made music for one of my favorite childhood television shows and because of that, they have stayed with me ever since. here is the band, Polaris.



not to be confused with the british 90's emo band with the same name, this united states band from connecticut was an one-time project that formed from the band, Miracle Legion. led by singer/guitarist, mark mulcahy, the band made all the theme music for the cult classic nickelodeon show, The Adventures of Pete and Pete.

there was a time in my childhood where things weren't as crap as they usually were. these moments are often not remembered by me, but for some reason i really remember watching nickelodeon, as might any kid from the 80's and 90's. the programs were often unique and quirky with their messages and gags. nick had several live action shows for kids back then. some of my favorites were, Salute Your Shorts, Clarissa Explains It All, Double Dare, Wild and Crazy Kids, and of course, The Adventures of Pete and Pete. what struck me so much with this show was the music. not only did it have music from polaris, it also featured several alternative 90's acts like, The Magnetic Fields, The Gothic Archies, The 6th's, (*all stephen merrit projects*) Nice, Drop Nineteens, Luscious Jackson, and The Apples In Stereo. WOW!!! what the heck kind of kids show was this??? well, for me, it was one of the best and nothing in these latter years comes close to it's brilliance. it showcased kids being kids and not computer tech/emo bastards you see all over the place now. heck, the show wasn't even a merchandise gimmick like almost everything that the MOUSE shows. (you gotta say the mouse because they might be standing right behind you, at this moment, ready to sue...)

one album was released by polaris and it's right here for your enjoyment. it contains all the songs they played on the show and a few more as well. it's great indie pop and something everyone can enjoy. songs like, "hey sandy" "waiting for october" and "she is staggering" ring with great vocals and nice guitar plucking. it's all so warm and fuzzy and to prove it, watch the video below. it's the opening to pete and pete and is perhaps the best opening to a television show ever!!! (okay, Freaks and Geeks was a good one too...) oh, and the lyrics below are for my favorite song by the band. they are freekishly relatable.


http://www.mediafire.com/?nxwy2t1ynhy



Are you crazy, man?
You didn't notice her?
You must be blind
It's all I do now
Just think about how
She will be mine

I couldn't stand up
I couldn't sit down
One look at her and I stumble around

One look at her
I get irrational
She ties my tongue
I saw her downtown
On a cloudy day
She brought the sun
She's not a part of the scene
She don't socialize
She does her own thing
She's ahead of her time
Just the right speed
She is staggering

I couldn't stand up
I couldn't sit down
One look at her and I stumble around
She is staggering
She is staggering

She's uncommonly heavenly
She is so rare
She's beautiful, exceptional
She doesn't care

I couldn't stand up
I couldn't sit down
One look at her and I stumble around
I couldn't get to sleep
And then I couldn't eat
She's all that I want
She is all that I need
She is staggering
She is staggering
She is staggering
She is staggering