as many of you know, i’ve been eagerly anticipating the release of st. paul westerberg’s new album, “Folker.” it’s set to hit stores on tuesday (tomorrow i suppose) september 7th. can you imagine my delight and surprise when i read on the Man Without Ties message board that some of my westernerd cohorts have found the album already in stores. one even found it at best buy.

i know that’s the evil empire (sorry wendy), but you can bet your sweet ass that i plan on hauling my ass there first thing in the morning (sorry damon). i don’t think i’m going to be able to sleep, i’m so excited about the possibility that i could have “Folker” in my greedy hands tomorrow, er today! i haven’t been this excited since the last time he released a record.