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    Essential Vinyl Purchases?

    in Someone Else's Song

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    Two recent releases that sound incredible on vinyl are Jim O'Rourke's The Visitor, and Califone's All My Friends Are Funeral Singers. The depth of sound on the records really comes through on vinyl.

     

    I believe that it is best to match components with components of similar quality. The idea that speakers are more important than turntables, or amps are more important than speakers, is not sound. Each is dependent on the other. The component of lesser quality is going to bring the other components down to its level. Speakers are only going to reproduce the sound fed to them. If it comes from thin, light power, the sound reproduced will be, well, thin and light, no matter how good the speakers.

    The turntable is only going to be as good as the cartridge used to pick up the sound in the first place. If I have a $500 turntable, I am going to put a $500 or so cartridge on it. Otherwise, the initial $500 is wasted.

     

    I love vinyl not only for the superior sound, but for the ability to continually play with and tweak the sound by changing up the system used. Unfortunately, it can get expensive.

    WILCO - 10/16/2009 Ann Arbor, MI

    in After The Show

    Posted

    Great show!

     

    Liam Finn and Eliza Jane were fun. Dude is nuts. His energy was a nice set up to the rest of the evening.

     

    8:45, Wilco comes on to the Price Is Right theme.

    1. Wilco (the song)

    2. I Am Trying To Break Your Heart

    3. Bull Black Nova

    4. You Are My Face

    5. One Wing (nice, punchy performance)

    6. Radio Cure (sweet surprise)

    7. At Least That's What You Said

    8. Company In My Back

    9. Ashes Of American Flags (Nels' solo was scorching, perfect!)

    10. War On War

    11. Either Way

    12. Impossible Germany

    13. I'll Fight

    - Jeff asks how many were at the 4 hour Royal Oak show. Claims not gonna happen again to a chorus of groans.

    14. Jesus, etc. (sing-along)

    15. Handshake Drugs.

    16. Box Full Of Letters (dedicated to the old-timers)

    17. Theologians

    18. I'm The Man Who Loves You

    - encore-

    19. You Never Know (with Liam Finn)

    20. California Stars (with Liam Finn and Eliza Jane)

    21. Hate It Here

    22. Walken (dedicated to attendee, Matthew Smith of Outrageous Cherry, an underrated Detroit band Jeff cites as inspirational. Very cool, Jeff.)

    - Jeff asks, "you guys got anywhere to go? Want us to go off and come back on?" Skips the formality and launches into the 2nd encore.

    23. The Late Greats

    24. Just A Kid (rockin' surprise)

    25. Kingpin

    26. Casino Queen

    27. Outtasite (Outta Mind)

    -10:57

     

    On to Chicago!

    Califone "All My Friends Are Funeral Singers" @ MCA

    in After The Show

    Posted

    Great review Lou.

    Really, any Califone show is not to be missed, but this was one "for the ages. " As mysterious and beautiful as their music, the film really adds to Calfone's already remarkable catalogue.

    Having already listened to the album for the past several weeks, it was compelling associating the music with Rutili's vision. "Oh, funeral singers, friends . . . I get it."

    If this comes within 4 1/2 hours of you, go! (I know, a little self-laudatory).

    Wilco, 2009 July 21, Royal Oak, Michigan

    in After The Show

    Posted

    I am speechless. Literally. My voice is gone. I left it at the ROMT. I've never had that much fun at any other Wilco show.

    In A Future Age and the rest of the Summerteeth songs were such a suprise and treat. Fortunately, we were up front so the crowd chatter was not an issue during the quieter moments.

    Great to see everyone again - a nice Residency week reunion of sorts.

    New Califone Album/Film

    in Someone Else's Song

    Posted

    okay, I've never given these guys a chance.

     

    What album should I start with? AllMusic has "Quicksand/Cradlesnakes" starred as their album pick.

    Careful. The newly initiated tend to get lost for months in Califone's sound. It's all you'll want. Nothing else will do.

    Can't wait for the album and tour!

    Wilco (The Album Discussion w/ spoilers)

    in Just A Fan

    Posted

    Really happy. Can't stop smiling. I was very apprehensive about this.

    This sounds like what they may have been attempting with SBS but couldn't quite get.

    They sound very confident and relaxed. Like they have jelled as a band in the studio - something I didn't hear in SBS.

    Athens, OH

    in After The Show

    Posted

    Really good show.

    After reading the Bloomington reviews, I was worried. But Jeff sang with great passion and Nels was on, especially the Germany solo. Jesus.

    Poor Places.

    Hey Jess. Great meeting you and Tim.

    Always a highlight spending time with F'nrain. Dude.

    Happy Birthday Leo!

    in Tongue-Tied Lightning

    Posted

    Thanks everyone!

    Haven't been around the board much. I had total knee replacement surgery 3 weeks ago, and been busy with rehabbing and dealing with the pain.

    Yeah, OUCH!

    Recovery is going well. Actually walked 1 mile today. Felt a little sick afterward, but have to keep pushing it.

    Thanks again.

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