Today and yesterday we have been tightening up our new song from last week, at the moment titled "Was it All Worth It?", and starting work on another new one. This one is called "Blue Bruises" and it was started a few months ago. We were at rehearsal in the jam room, and I got a little idea and went outside with the acoustic to get it out. I came back in and taped it. I got lyrics a week or so later, and when I brought it in to the guys, I thought that they didn't like it, but Dave the other day suggested we jam it and see if it works, so I guess I was wrong.

I feel like changing the lyrics up a bit, but the title might stay the same. We got some work done on it today, but there is plenty more to do before we go in to the studio to track it.

Debbie VanStory, a photographer, and Bobbie, our PR contact from Capitol came down and took some pictures of us playing and just doing our thing in the studio. If we get a good shot from it, it might be in Rolling Stone soon.

After they left and we got to work, Gummo cruised by and we did a little "Pre-Production". Here's how this works: Right before going into the studio, where a really expensive clock is ticking, it's a good idea to play all the music for the producer, and they can chime in with their two cents. It can be good to get a set of fresh ears, too, and this new perspective can really help tighten up the song before setting it in stone on the record.

Today is March 1st and the new Mars Volta "Frances the Mute" comes out today. Riss bought it and is bringing it home. I am excited to hear it. I never got "Deloused in the Comatorium", but I have been reading a lot about these guys, and "The Widow" is growing on me. I really admire their whole approach, and hope I like the record.

The CD I have been listening to lately is a pre-release of the new Queens of the Stone Age "Lullabies to Paralyze". As with all their records, I love it. Still new, but really good shit.