PopTodd

I only just started listening to Harry Nilsson about a year ago. Maybe it was the 70's thing that kept me away and that whole connotation. I don't really know. But the more that I heard about Nilsson, the more that I wanted I wanted to hear him, until I finally gave in and bought Nilsson Schmilsson. Oh lord, what an album! If you're a fan, I don't have to tell you, but I felt like I was listening to a kindred musical spirit (only with about 2.5 octaves greater vocal range than I have). Then I got Son Of Schmilsson and realized that the first purchase was no fluke. I have this box set on its wa

Just arrived and NP:

It's up now, and streaming at the above link. (Starts at about 16:30.) A great quote from the interview: "Many things in life are disappointing; Bob Dylan is not one of them."

And he was hospitalized to have his stomach pumped of all that semen back in the late 70's.

Happy Ashtray - Weathervane Leadbelly - Where Did You Sleep Last Night? Sixto Rodriguez - Cold Fact Nick Drake - Five Leaves Left Nick Drake - Bryter Layter Nick Drake - Pink Moon

Ah... I was confusing Last Exit with Naked City, which is probably even MORE challenging/abrasive than Last Exit. Oh, and I have another recommendation: Barry Adamson - Oedipus Schmoedipus Former bass player with Magazine and Nick Cave collaborator. This record really knocks me out... it's like a film soundtrack without a film. Some of the darkest, scariest music I've ever heard on there. And it's still a lot of fun. Apparently his new ('08) album, Back To the Cat is every bit as good, if not better (according to AllMusic). Also: The Ken Vandermark 5 has a similar sound to Naked City and

The more-modern stuff isn't necessarily my thing, jazz-wise. But, I guess there are a couple of artists that I've been digging: John Coltrane - A Love Supereme I guess that's post-bop. And it's a classic, so maybe you didn't need to know that one. Or maybe you REALLY did. Last Exit - Last Exit If you like the really noisy stuff. John Zorn making a major ruckus. Masada Another John Zorn project that is a lot more melodic. Incorporates, as you might have guessed, a lot of middle eastern themes and elements. Just beautiful stuff. Sonny Sharrock - Guitar Noisy guitar stuff (obviously). But t

I was just able to catch about 5 minutes of what sounded like a really great interview with Jim Dickinson: musician (pianist who played on The Stones' "Wild Horses") and producer (Replacements' "Pleased To Meet Me"; Big Star's "3rd"; and a kabillion more). I wanted to provide y'all with a link to the podcast but have been unsuccessful. I don't think that it's up online quite yet, but it should be here at ome point: http://www.pri.org/bob-edwards-weekend.html If anyone else can find it, I'm sure that it would be appreciated by everyone here. The guy is a giant whose name is known by far t

It was good, thanks. Not a bad crowd for a Thurs. (50 or so), and I just had a good time, which is really what it's all about.

It looks like the Faces, Rod Stewart and all, will be reuniting and touring next year. Wow. link Could be great. Could be awful. I am curious to see, either way. At any rate, they should do with Ronnie what Monty Python did with Graham Chapman, and tour with his ashes!

I like the Bonzo Dog Band. And it's a funny picture of Viv.

Oh yes, and I almost forgot: Theakston's Old Peculier:

I love beer. I really do. How about you? What are your favorites? Of course... St. Bernardus Abt 12 Bell's Oberon is a perfect summer brew And Bell's Amber Ale is pretty hot, too! But the one that I miss the most: Just a perfect Scottish ale. Can't find it anywhere anymore, I think that Grant's went under. But if you've seen it anywhere, PLEASE let me know where and how to get it!

I maintain that Ann Magnuson's song and dance routine to "Let's Do It" was pure genius. OOH!!! Here's a YouTube clip of it: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tC_8HZ9ICl8

Saddest instrumental: Uncle Tupelo - "Sandusky"

Best rock drumming, by anyone, ever: "Wait Until Tomorrow"

Used: New arrivals.

Ditto.

Thanks all. I hope to see somebody from VC there tonight; hopefully several (although it doesn't look likely). Anyway... thanks for tolerating yet another self-promo thread from me!

Tell me more about that Wreckless Eric/Amy Rigby record. Please. I'm thinking that I'm gonna need to make that a part of my collection sometime real soon.

Kermit and the Mystery Box Reminds me of classic Abbott & Costello.

Listening again and I'm surprised that none of you have picked up on this yet. Please folks, I urge you to pick this up! Especially for a group of Wilco fans... this is a perfect record.

Ripper Sole - Stomp Army of Me - Bjork Girl U Want - Devo Mockingbird Girl - Magnificent Bastards Shove - L Seven Drown Soda - Hole Bomb - Bush Roads - Portishead Let's Do It (Let's Fall in Love) - Joan Jett, Paul Westerberg Thief - Belly Aurora - Veruca Salt Big Gun- Joe-J, Ice T I liked the movie at the time and remember liking most of the music. I just couln't do it. Even for the great Westerberg/Jett version of that Cole Porter song.