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Nov 5 2008, 12:22 AM
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bbqplatypus |
Nov 11 2008, 11:58 PM
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Joined: 12-July 08
From: The Double Deuce
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"Too Much of Anything" by the Who"I can't remember before '49, But I know...'48 was there. My ears let in what I should speak out, Hmmm, there's something in the air." Awesome.
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canis216 |
Nov 22 2008, 06:41 AM
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Knower
Joined: 28-March 06
From: Desert canyons without end.
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That fella's a mighty fine guitar player. And hearing that compels me to link to this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zrpqi2TNnEAnd I should note that at this very moment I am downloading (from Amazon) Feast of Wire, an album from Calexico.
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bbqplatypus |
Dec 4 2008, 10:09 PM
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Joined: 12-July 08
From: The Double Deuce
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Frampton Comes Alive. Sometimes, an odd, inexplicable feeling will come over me where I just have to listen to some 1970s arena rock. Not Styx, REO Speedwagon, or Foreinger - God, no. Those bands suck. I'm talking about stuff like Boston or Peter Frampton. And on this occasion, I chose Peter Frampton. Namely, his breakout live album, which catapulted him from his not-particulary-distinguished position as "the guitarist from Humble Pie" onto the international scene, where he became a household name...until I'm In You came out and he vanished into obscurity. I'm pretty sure you can see his face on milk cartons now. This album can be seen as cheesy - some would call it rubbish. I don't dispute that - this ain't high art by any stretch of the imagination. However, I think Frampton Comes Alive! is an essential document of 70s arena rock (assuming you're the type of person who can stand to listen to it). And quite frankly, I think Paul McCartney at this stage in his career was even MORE excessive. "Show Me the Way," "Baby I Love Your Way," and "Do You Feel Like We Do" (good stations play the full fifteen-minute version, bad stations don't) are all staples of classic rock radio now, and with good reason. All of them have some great hooks, and "Do You Feel Like We Do" has some great soloing (and a talking guitar). Other good songs include "Something's Happening" and "Shine On." After an album like this, it was inevitable that anything that came after it would be seen as a letdown, and lo and behold, it was. I'm in You was nowhere near as well-liked. The fact that the album itself isn't that bad is beside the point. All that matters is that after that album came out, he disappeared into a pocket dimension beyond space and time and was never heard from again. And yeah, Frampton looks like a girl on the cover of this album. This post has been edited by bbqplatypus: Dec 6 2009, 09:05 AM
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bbqplatypus |
Dec 13 2008, 09:24 PM
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Finder
Joined: 12-July 08
From: The Double Deuce
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Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs by Derek and the Dominoes. Now, singing the praises of an album as well-known and well-regarded as this one is a bit like saying "Food tastes good" or "I like to breathe air," but I'll be damned if I break my tradition of meticulously describing every album I talk about in this thread. Because I'm just a rebel like that. Yeah, next I'm going to be revealing the shocking opinion that the Beatles were really, really good. And so with that being said, I'll just plow right ahead and tell everyone what they already know. Without a doubt Clapton's best effort outside of Cream, every inch of this album simply oozes raw passion. Eric was pining for Patti Boyd at the time (who, as all truly knowledgeable music-lovers know, was married to his best friend George Harrison). The result sounds as if Eric simply cut open a vein and bled right on record. Songs like "Layla," "Bell Bottom Blues," "Anyday," "Have You Ever Loved a Woman," and "Why Does Love Got to Be So Sad?" all convey a sense of genuine agony and desperation. Bobby Whitlock also contributes the mournful album-closer "Thorn Tree in the Garden," which provides a moving and appropriately low-key coda to the title track. The band is great, too, delivering terrific renditions of the old blues standards "Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out" and "Key to the Highway," while also serving up the terrific jamfest "Tell the Truth." There's also a beautiful cover of Jimi Hendrix's "Little Wing" that never fails to move me. As everyone with even a passing familiarity with classic rock knows, Dwayne Allman plays on this record. And his contribution makes this record even better. Would "Layla" be as beloved as it is today were it not for his amazing slide guitar solo? He compliments Clapton perfectly without entirely overshadowing him (though there is a case to be made that he's a better guitarist - I don't think it's fair to compare the two, though). The claims that Clapton doesn't play very well on this album are a load of crap - the people saying that clearly have never heard "Keep On Growing." Layla is strong in every respect, even if Clapton does play better live than in studio (which he most certainly does). In closing, it is my opinion that this album rules (shocking, I know). This post has been edited by bbqplatypus: Jul 2 2009, 03:58 AM
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treydog |
Dec 13 2008, 09:49 PM
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Master
Joined: 13-February 05
From: The Smoky Mountains
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Saturday Sitting by the Fire Random 10:
Sing, Sing, Sing- Benny Goodman
Nadine- Chuck Berry
Continental Trailways Blues- Steve Earle
Saving Grace- Tom Petty
Do You Wanna Dance- Dave Edmunds
Rosie- Tom Waits
Funplex- The B-52s
I Asked for Water- Howlin' Wolf
Into the Night- Santana
Challengers- The New Pornographers
As usual, there is a Chuck Berry (no surprise given that I have most of the boxed set loaded onto the computer), a Tom Waits song, and a good blues tune ( the Howlin' Wolf).
If you are into the more rockabilly style of country music, I highly recommend the Essential Steve Earle. The whole album is more listenable than most of his others (even Copperhead Road). As for the rest- eh, what can I say? I have varied tastes.
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canis216 |
Dec 13 2008, 10:47 PM
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Knower
Joined: 28-March 06
From: Desert canyons without end.
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QUOTE(bbqplatypus @ Dec 13 2008, 01:24 PM)
Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs by Derek and the Dominoes. [major snipping]
My favorite album, ever. So I guess I'm trying to say that I, too, enjoy breathing air. I just downloaded this a few days back. For free, totally legally, because Jay Bennett (formerly of Wilco) is giving away this very fine album full o' folky tunes. In particular I enjoy the 4th and 5th tracks ("The Engines Are Idle" and "How Dull They Make The Razor", respectively) and the closer, "Little Blue Pills". The writing is pretty nice (though someone who is hardcore anti-indie rock would probably find fault) and Bennett's singing is a great fit for the music. And did I mention that it's free? This post has been edited by canis216: Dec 13 2008, 10:48 PM
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canis216 |
Dec 15 2008, 06:07 PM
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Knower
Joined: 28-March 06
From: Desert canyons without end.
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I've been watching/listening to this video a lot, lately. It's The Doors playing "Five to One"--my favorite song of theirs, mostly because I love Robbie Krieger's guitar work on it. Hearing his solo on this track is really a "wow" moment for me, every time. I don't know how much technical virtuosity it takes to play it, but I do know that it sounds stunning, especially in tandem with Jim Morrison's dark lyrics/vocals. Amazing song, and a good live performance captured on video. Update: In yet another day of working on job applications, sometimes I need a little moment of zen. Or you know, in this case, rocking the [bad word] out. This is that moment, courtesy The Black Keys. This post has been edited by canis216: Dec 15 2008, 09:45 PM
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Kiln |
Dec 20 2008, 04:40 PM
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Forum Bard
Joined: 22-June 05
From: Balmora, Eight Plates
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QUOTE(Daedroth @ Dec 20 2008, 09:58 AM) Kill Rock 'n' Roll by System Of A Down
You sir, are a good man. S.O.A.D. are the best. This post has been edited by Kiln: Dec 20 2008, 04:41 PM
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He who fights with monsters should be careful lest he thereby become a monster. And if thou gaze long into an abyss, the abyss will also gaze into thee. - Friedrich Nietzsche
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seerauna |
Dec 21 2008, 01:59 AM
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Finder
Joined: 18-June 08
From: Nashville
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I've been listening to a lot of Johnny Cash lately, like Hurt and the Ring of Fire.
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bbqplatypus |
Dec 28 2008, 08:15 AM
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Finder
Joined: 12-July 08
From: The Double Deuce
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Northern Lights - Southern Cross by the Band. If I were to rate my favorite Band studio albums in order, their self-titled sophomore album would be my pick for first place. Next would be Music from Big Pink. And third would be this one, a magnificent work that constituted their last truly great studio album (with Stage Fright and Cahoots rounding out the top five). Sure, they only released one studio album after this, but never mind that. And it really WAS great - there are songs on here that equal the quality of the first two albums. "Ophelia" is an infectious Dixieland-type romp, and "Acadian Driftwood" is a story that, much like "The Night they Drove Old Dixie Down," tells a sad tale of one of the "losers" of history - in this case, the Acadians who were forcibly deported from their homes by the English. The latter is certainly intended to be the centerpiece of the album, and it certainly works in that regard. "It Makes No Difference" is another deserved classic. But there's more to this album than just these three songs. Make no mistake, there isn't a single stinker on this album. They're all good. They also try some new stuff here - they actually used synthesizers on some songs! So, if you don't have this album, and you have even the slightest amount of affection or even tolerance for roots rock, I highly recommend this album. "Sais tu, A-ca-di-e, j'ai le mal du pays Ta neige, Acadie, fait des larmes au soleil J'arrive Acadie, teedle um, teedle um, teedle ooh"This post has been edited by bbqplatypus: Dec 28 2008, 08:19 AM
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