>>Highs

In Beat charted MTL record shop listed as the U.K. collective DIY's #1 reason "why they love America" in this month's Muzik. Props!

Topless blind drummers Demolition Doll Rods have got one. 'Nuff said. See 'em jiggle with the Cramps, Nov. 17.

Hello Kitty revival In Japan, they have entire theme parks. You'll have to settle for a backpack.

Bifteck's holiday decorations Nothing like noticing a plastic Pharmaprix Halloween garland when you're too tight to remember what month it is. Useful, that.

Juan & Juanita NOT bankrupt And celebrating its 6th anniversary at Storm, Dec. 6. Ooops.

>>Lows

People who smoke Camel Reds You are so Toronto, it's insane.

People who smoke Camel Reds while seeing Goldie Shock and Victor productions are bringing him to T.O. instead of Montreal. How nice.

"Funky" rock Hey, Sugar Ray, if you "just want to fly," then go already, and take your crap ragga toaster with you.

Pubic strips Who wants a twat that looks mowhawked? Bring back the '70s-style muff! Hirsute!

That guy from Our Lady Peace Hey dude, do you have more teeth than the rest of us or something?