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11/12/07: XTC - Black Sea

I just think that AllMusic.com is pretty much the bible of music on the internet. Objective. And as complete as any resource. Essentially, I felt that if I could get a listing on there, that I would have made my mark. Not only did I get a listing, but I got a review! In my eyes, it pretty much validated me as a musician. Hop On Pop - As Drawn By Ethan, Age 2 http://wc07.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&...10:gjftxqrald6e It's positive, but fair -- and not glowing. Still, again, I feel validated. I would love to see any listings/reviews that y'all have up on that site. Consider this thre

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You inspired me to make some chili last night. As I said earlier, I never measure, but I can give you approximates: 1 LARGE YELLOW ONION, chopped 3 cloves of GARLIC, chopped -saute above in about 2 tsp. of vegetable oil, until onions are translucent. -add 1.5 lbs. (approx.) GROUND BEEF Seasoned with SALT, PEPPER, GARLIC POWDER, and ONION POWDER (all to taste) -cook over medium/high heat until mostly done Add 3 cans of DICED TOMOTOES and 1.5 medium (or 1 large) FRESH TOMATOES Simmer for a few minutes, then add 2 cans of RED KIDNEY BEANS (drained) Season with: GARLIC POWDER ONION POWDER CHILI

King Khan and The Shrines has released my favorite album of 2007. And they're playing The note, as noted in the topic title above. They do a great garage/psych thing and -- very authentic sounding. Think 13th Floor Elevators meet White Stripes at Motown, and you'll pretty much have it. Anyone? I don't belive that I've met any of you (except for the folks that brought me here), and it would be cool to put some faces to names. Plus, it promises to be a great show. Here's their myspace: www.myspace.com/kingkhantheshrines

Caught the last half of this on Friday night. The performace was great, but Jeff just looked tired. Made me concerned about him. Just... not healthy. Great performance, though.

It depends on the weather and the time of day, really. But, in general, some of my faves: Cheap Trick - At Budokon Judas Priest - Point Of Entry The Clash - London Calling Apples In Stereo - Tone Soul Revolution The Harder They Come (OST) Or anyting that I could sing along with at the top of my lungs.

I just heard this guy on Pandora.com and was wondering if any of y'all know anything about him and his music outside of what's at AllMusic: Gonzaguinha:

I got 35.

Elvis Costello does a good version of The Kinks' "Days"

Thanks, Porkchop. I guess that as something of a newbie, I don't want anyone to view me as just bein' here to plug my band. And I do appreciate the feedback. Like I said, help yourself to the album at the link there.

I was actually able to UPLOAD to sendspace!!! Here you go, if you want the complete album, download here: Cash Cow - rBGH (1994) (I just hope that it works. Please let me know. And yes, this is legal; I own the damn album... it's my music!)

Both are streaming audio. And, if I can ever gain access to torrent sites again, I will provide you with the entire album for free. (It was, sadly, never released.) "Wasted Time" "Whiskey" Both are from my old punk band, Cash Cow. The recordings are circa 1994. Hope y'all aren't offended that I'm putting this up. And I hope that you don't consider it spam. Like I said, I'll give it away when I can. In the meantime, I do hope that you like the songs.

I freaking LOVE that record! Have you heard it on vinyl? It's one of those albums that is miraculous-sounding on a turntable.

Yep. They called themselves The Fabulous Pussywillows http://youtube.com/watch?v=W7mleSvxWqc&amp...ted&search= I saw this when it first aired. And I happened to be (ahem) not low. And it blew my mind. From David Sanborn's old "Night Music" show; one of the coolest shows to ever fly under the radar. And I'm still a little in love with Ann Magnuson. Dig it.

Glad to hear that, Lou.

11/9/07: John Prine - Aimless Love Exploding Hearts - Guitar Romantic Smokey Robinson & The Miracles - Ultimate Collection Until the End Of the World (OST) Built To Spill - Keep It Like a Secret

If you've been working there 4 years, I'm sure that you've seen me come in. I don't come in much (I live in the burbs). But I lived in the neighborhood when John first opened the store. And his appearance is what sealed the deal as Lincoln Square being the perfect neighborhood. Of course, now it's changed quite a bit, but Laurie's has only gotten better. I'll be in again in December (most likely), I'll say hey if you're there. And yeah, Laurie's is a great store.

No he (she?) is not. And it is great. I thought of another wonderful, improbable one: "I Want You To Want Me" - Dwight Yoakam (Cheap Trick) and yeah, it's pretty great.

Replace Apollo with the Cale collaboration (Wrong Way Up) and that's pretty much my take on it, too.

Nearly impossible to describe. But, essentially, it's a deck of tarot-like cards. Each card has a message/image designed to guide the artist through the creative process, while still letting the artist be soverign. The artist can create their own meaning for each card drawn. Here's the web site: http://www.rtqe.net/ObliqueStrategies/OSintro.html It's freaking cool.

I only started getting into him fairly recently. And, over that period I have come to the conclusion that anything he has had anything to do with, musically, has been amazing and brilliant. He may be the single most brilliant musical figure of our time, IMO. From production, to creating his own albums, to creating a system (Oblique Strategies) that seems to bring out the best in musicians. The guy is (pardon the term) unfuckwithable. Seriously.

At first, I thought you were talking about your surgery and I cringed.

I was with you on that for many years. Then, one day, it hit me like a ton of bricks and I didn't even realize it until the record had ended, I was so lost in it all. Keep listening. If and when it does hit you, you will know.

Maybe for the complete discography, but neither band has done anything close to approaching the brilliance of Loveless.