First things first: If you'd like a free pitcher of beer tonight at the Old Pequliar, identify what song's lyrics are scrambled above. Note: Any appearances of the title have been removed. Email james at seattlest dot com and I'll randomly select one of the correct entries. more ›

Common Market released Black Patch War in early May, but it's taken Seattlest awhile to get fully on board with the album. You too are forgiven for sleeping on it this long, but further snoozing is not recommended. Ra Scion has posted the lyrics to three of the seven songs from the album over at his blog, six minutes to sunrise, with footnotes and everything, and it makes for a riveting read if you're so inclined; also, listen to our favorite song here. Below is the title track, performed live from KEXP's Ballard Day at Verite Coffee last month: more ›