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No, just a "Limited Edition" version of the CD. Hand-numbered, in a cardboard sleeve, as opposed to a jewel case. Didn't cost any more than the regular version, so I figured, why not?

Just arrived: (Number: 28/2500)

Has anyone found the video of him reading Nixon's "Enemies List" on live TV? I have yet to see it, but it sounds priceless. Here is Schorr, himself talking about that moment: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tu5fmobwywE

This is one that never seems to make my Top 100. But then, every time that I listen to it, I find it pretty much flawless: Hell, most people who are fans of the band don't even consider it their best work. (They usually point to Tantilla). So what? This is what I consider to be a flawless album. All the songs are aces, and there are just occasional bits (very small bits) of extraneous studio noise and banter that add a lot to the overall feel of the album. It resonates with me. And... "Never" is a particularly effective "you broke my heart, so fuck you" tune. (Especially at the end, when the

Doing a search for "Dukes of Stratosphear" I came across this thread. And I loved reading it so much that I thought that I would bump it. Hopefully, you all will enjoy reading it again as much as I did. (And maybe some of you who have not yet chimed in, will do so.) Love, Todd

While I do not condone this kind of spam. (Yeah, I promote my shows, but... it's me! Oh, and I don't mind folks who've been here a while telling us about their shows.) I have seen Ricky Skaggs perform at the Grand Ole' Opry, and he is a hotshit picker. Puts on a great show and, damn can he play!

Looks like Uncle Bob's getting a little too old to attempt those high kicks anymore, huh? Damn.

Wasn't a Kinks/Dylan comparison; it was a Davies/Dylan comparison. Strictly at a pure songwriting level.

Added, Vinnie! Nice. Sounds like a Minneapolis/Replacements influence. Digging it.

It's the sound of a band falling apart. At least that's how I hear it. So depressing, yet so great.

Listening to this right now: And, you know, every time I listen to these guys I hear something new in their songs: a chord change that I didn't hear before a lyric a harmony Kerry said it. And, I just wanted to say it, while I was listening. Ray Davies is as good as (maybe better than) Dylan. And Dave is an incredibly underrated songwriter, himself. It's a crime that I don't own more of their discography.

So, which way do you prefer, and why? Me... I think that there are plusses and minus to both. I like the freedom of playing solo; being able to change the set list on the fly, and even the arrangements. But, I miss the Big Noise of having those other guys behind me. And the comeraderie, as well: 4 or 5 guys together looking to take over the world. (Or at least the room.) So my answer, having played solo (and enjoying it) for a while, I miss the band. Although I think that I am a better solo performer than band leader. I choose option 5.

Apparently I was hired as a copywriter as Rennie's replacement back many years ago. Folks there seemed to like her. Never met her, though.

And will continue to do so forever and ever. I hated that album upon first listen: thought it was boring as sin. But something about it kept pulling me back, despite that initial impression. It has come to be one of my top-10 all-time favorite albums. So, so great. Layered, dense, and beautiful. Like sculpture carved out of sound. And yes, it is still revealing itself to me, as well; even after hundreds of listens. So magnificent.

I know that these guys are supposed to be pretty amazing, and influential, but the only album of theirs that I've heard: I didn't really care for. Didn't bother digging any further, but for some reason I was thinking about them today. (Did one of you mention them recently?) Where should I go for a good representation of their good stuff. Or, if I didn't like The Herd, will I just not like 'em?

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The gig is this Saturday and, I am still hoping to meet some of y'all...