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Listening to it now. Jagger's vocals are better than a lot of the live I hear. It's not that I particularly dislike live Stones. I just strongly prefer the studio stuff. I remember my college roommate really liked YaYa's probably the first time I remember intently listening to live Stones. I just did nothing for me.

The studio. Period. So many great layers that can't be recreated on stage.

I know a lot of people love that LP in particular. My ears just don't hear it.

I'm always surprised to see love for any live Stones vs. studio. Never really cared for any live recordings. Some are ok. Mick's vocals usually sound awful, IMO. After reading the Keith autobiography, I realized, as well, how much he used the studio to create a unique sound that cannot be replicated live.

Chet Atkins

2nd greatest band leader in jazz behind his hero, Ellington. A tremendous bassist, but when I listen to Mingus, it's the swing that gets me, not his individual playing.

Many of those mentioned. John Cale for the bass line on European Son alone John Entwistle The Who featured 3 incredible musicians whose sum was greater than the parts. When John, Keith and Pete were on the same page, nothing could beat them.

Willie Nelson. So damn meoldic

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I know exactly one of her songs. Anchorage. I think it's an absolutely fantastic song. I enjoyed it in the past, I will enjoy it again. Strange that how much I admire that song, I never pursued her music beyond it.

If we've turned the corner on the economy, and the numbers and the administration suggest we have, then now is the time to start cutting back. Maybe not the draconian and ill-devised cutbacks suggested by some. I think the long term health of our economy would be well served by making some serious entitlement reforms that would affect the younger generation. Gradually raise the age of retirement and grandfather in some means testing on medicare. Make people who can afford it start to pay a premium in 5-10 years. Nothing huge. I just cannot imagine the positive vibe that would send to

And with the Yardbirds, right?

As a registered Republican I couldn't give a flying fuck about anything coming out of C-PAC. They are part of the wingnut shit that is driving the party to irrelevance. I'm pretty sure they exist mostly for the left wing to say, "See, we're right. All you conservatives are racist idiots."

Clapton has released a lot of shitty material. Especially in the 80s and 90s, but he belongs in the all-time pantheon. His moves from Yardbirds to Cream to rootsy blues in the 70s helped shape a lot of the music that followed. He is brilliant technically and is capable of playing with as much emotion as anyone.

Diamond Dogs has a few brilliant songs, but a share of clunkers,

Casual fan at best, but really enjoyed this interview on NPR this morning. http://www.npr.org/2013/03/16/174426576/duane-allman-guitar-playing-that-gets-inside-of-you

I love the Berlin trilogy. Lodger was, by far, the weakest entry. It's good, but Scary Monsters was much better, IMO.

On Dickens, I've read Xmas Carol and Tale of 2 Cities. Loved Xmas Carol, didn't get into A Tale of 2 Cities until the final 1/3. Not exactly high literature, but I love Nick Hornby.

Way too hard for me to pick a fav. Love, love , love the Seu Jorge covers!!

I am wondering why NOJ is in a book club for teenage girls. Probably better not knowing.

Seems like a ridiculously high standard. Can you provide incontrovertible proof that you weren't involved?

Wow, this thread got really quiet today. Must be a buncha Catholics trying to keep up with Francis. Either that or people lost interest after the non-word irregardless showed up in it.

Bump!! This LP is fantastic. AV Club's review is pretty good. http://www.avclub.com/articles/david-bowie-the-next-day,93543/ I might listen to it for a week straight.

I would agree with AGIB. To me, it's the empty spaces. YHF is a great noisy feast, but there are a lot more sparse moments on AGIB.