Craig, Tad et al are streaming their new song on their myspace page.

Upon 1st listen Craig’s been taking vocal lessons so he’s “singing” more. They are not in a hurry to tell the story this time and not in a hurry to shut it down ( superfluous drum fill at the end ) and there are more “sing a long” bar room hooks.

Looking forward to hearing the rest.

I wanted to get something from the ladies of CSS, but this is nice too.

I enjoyed this. This seems like this is what this band is SUPPOSED to do. I’m looking forward to the new LP

The Hold Steady raised a toast to the Saint Joe Strummer last night at the Hard Rock in Times Square. The boys brought new songs for the Rolling Stone sponsored event. Check out the video of the new album title track “Stay Positive” backed with ” Hot Soft Lights” in a special Schick Quattro remix.

Footnote - included in the generous gift band was a 50 pack of blank cds. Nothing sends a mixed message more in 2008 than a bulk of blank cd’s in which to bootleg your favorite Hold Steady cd and share it with your friend who listens to it in his discman. I have not even finished the spindle of blank cd’s . Now where am I supposed to keep these? CD storage is still only 700 mg and If I remember correctly cds scratch. Well at least there was a Schick Quattro in the bag also. Too bad I went here to get strait razed by bond girl Miho the day before yesterday.