NPN.

Last Monday, Napolnariz was back in business. I couldn’t quite believe Roberto when he told me that the last time they recorded any material was back in 2003. We’re in 2007, where has the time gone?…

Anyway, it was a party. We bought and brought about eleven six packs, 10 people strong, and about 12 PM someone cracked open a beer and the recording for their new 7″ began. The recording of the drums was pretty grueling because Gabi was drunk and high. But eventually he managed to make it through and the rest of the material was recorded fairly easily. Thanks in part to Roberto being sober and skillful in his bass playing and John’s pre-knowledge of how he wants the songs to come out.

John has been away to Florida trying to recuperate from his demons. He is now a soon-to-be father and his dream of being Johnny Thunders is thankfully gone. He practically stole the money for the plane ticket to Florida. The only thing he brought to Florida was a backpack and, within, a T-Shirt. All of his stuff back in P.R. was stolen and sold. It’s fitting, I think. To have a new lease on life, it is sometimes required for everything connected to your past to go.

Seeing John’s belly made me happy. He has grown fatter which is a good indication. I still remember seeing him shoot-up with the corner of my eyes as I was driving through Santurce. I am very glad to have pushed that image of John to what I saw on Monday. Still full of life.

~ por Jan Coztás en Febrero 21, 2007.