You don't want to be Todd Martens

Writes some stuff for the LAT. Seeks board game partners. Cubs fan. Beer geek. Adores Chicago. In favor of dilly-dallying. Some personal stories may be exaggerated. I exaggerate. This isn't work.

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—03 Looking Like You Just Woke Up

Had a note in the inbox this morn’ from Jersey’s punk rock Godfather Mr. Testa. Said, ‘If you don’t like the Front Bottoms we are no longer friends.’ That’s not a direct quote, but the threat to end the friendship was real.

Listened to three tracks before writing back. Sent an all-caps email that said simply:

“I LOVE GIRLS WITH EX-BOYFRIENDS THAT THEY AREN’T REALLY OVER.”

Been listening non-stop since 9 a.m. Love this record, all of it.