Wild Frank

I like Open Mind and Capitol City...but I think the record would be better without them. I've always prefered by albums to be between forty and forty-five minutes long. Anymore and most records start to sag. Just my, over simplified, opinion. I Standing O and I feel the album benefits from having it on there. As with 'I'm a Wheel', its not the best track on the record but some times you just need a silly rocker to break up the intensity.

Looking at that list does show the strength of the 2002-2004 period. For me the two standout tracks are 'Cars Can't Escape' and 'Magazine'. Those two would have graced any album. The majority of the rest are not, in my opinion, in the same league (although i do enjoy 49th beard)

I like this song although perhaps not in the context of the rest of the album. It does remind me of Pieholden Suite, which is no bad thing. Not sure about them lyrics though.

Yeah I saw that Wheelco. I liked their cover of Watcher at the last R'n'r Hall of fame. Their version of No Reply was less impressive although I do really love that track. I wonder how Banks and Co feel about Gabriel floating the idea of a Lamb show with Phish. Also....and I may get shot for this....I don't own any Phish albums and don't really know much about them. Where would one start? Any band that would consider covering The Lamb is surely someone I need to listen to!

There is a distinct lack of Prog in the Hall of Fame, Genesis and Floyd apart. Maybe its too european for all you lot!! If it was up to me I'd have Marillion in there so I'm probably not the best judge.

Anyone here listen to Josh T. Pearson? I just brought his new live record and its rather good. It includes a surprisingly good cover of Rivers of Babylon by Boney M!!. I don't really know much about Josh T Pearson but have listened to his debut solo record more than anything else over the past couple of months. I would definatley recommend to anyone searching for something new to listen to. Not to be confused with Micah P. Hinson who is equally glorious and a little legend in my book.

I couldn't find a thread on him but has anyone listen to the new DJ Shadow record. Its a really strong album and is one of the best things I've heard this year. Shadow will always be remembered for 'entroducing...' but he has continued to put out some top quality stuff over the years. I'm not sure if Via Chicago is the best arena for a DJ Shadow thread but I'm sure theere is plenty of fans frequenting this board. If you've read this far.....I've been listening to the DJ Krush record 'Zen' recently which has just been re-released on vinyl. What a great set of songs and its a pity DJ Krush

They're both fine records but suffer from being surrounded by a collection of superior releases. I got into the band around '98 but I would loved to have seen the reaction to AM when it first came out. I enjoy listening to the record and it does have a couple of great tracks on. Basically, the band evolved and improved. If they had put out another record similar to AM they probably wouldn't be around today. WTA is ok and, along with SBS, is a good indication of where the band/tweedy were at that period of time. People may look on it fondly in the years to come but I think we were just all cl

I have just unwrapped the Dark Side of the Moon 180g Vinyl and its lovely. The production is great with all the original posters/postcards plus a new one. The sound is great and it draws out little things that I never really heard before...despite growing up with the record since I was a toddler. Looking forward to the Wish You Were Here vinyl re-issue in November (will it come in the black shrink-wrap like the '75 original?) and The Wall early next year. Would be nice if they extended the vinyl re-issues to the whole catalogue as I would love Animals and Meddle in this format.

I find it funny seeing music publications slobbering over a Gabriel-Era Genesis reformation. Correct me if I'm wrong, and it may be different in the US, but I can't think of any major music magazine that has previously utter positive views on any era of Genesis. I remember Q magazine did an overview of the complete discography and they didn't give any of the albums more than 3/5 and laid into to most of them. Interestingly there is a similar thing in this month's uncut magazine where they chat with Gabriel about his Genesis/solo records and they refer to 'the Lamb' as a 'classic album'. I fe

I like this tune very much. I'm a sucker for a good ballad but this one really hits the mark. I'm excited for this album.

That sounds very promising.

Glad I'm not the only person who finds the idea of tweeting during a show a bit sad. Lose yourself in the performance. Is it an age thing? or just good manners. When I go to a show I listen to, and respect, the support act. When the main act starts I listen and, hopefully, enjoy. If I want a beer I'll get one before the show starts....or wait till it's finished. Hell, I can even wait till after the show to go to the toilet. When the show has finished I'll talk and enthuse with friends/spouse. The next day I share my thoughts online to anyone who is interested. That's the way I do it and I'm st

Nice list and nice to see love for Hotel Arizona. I'm with you on the DVD version of 'Ashes', it's stunning.

I agree. I'm not prone to hyperbole but this is a great album and its does offer up a little bit more upon each listen. Art of Almost is a classic Wilco song.

Spinal Tap Quotes. Really made my morning a whole lot funnier: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088258/quotes My favourite(This probably needs a seperate thread somewhere): [Nigel Tufnel is showing Marty DiBergi one of his favorite guitars] Nigel Tufnel: The sustain, listen to it. Marty DiBergi: I don't hear anything. Nigel Tufnel: Well you would though, if it were playing.

Correct. To quote David St. Hubbins. "Too much, there's too much fucking perspective now". God bless St. Hubbins, the patron saint of quality footwear if I recall.

I can't resist a list. So my top ten: 1) Ashes of American Flags 2) California Stars 3) Pieholden Suite 4) Poor Places 5) Reservations 6) Theologians 7) Cars Can't Escape 8) Jesus etc 9) Magazine Called Sunset 10) Hotel Arizona

That's great news. I have a number of daytrotter sessions and they all sound lovely.

WTF? LOL!!

Tom Waits - Mule Variations. Bob Dylan - Blood on the Tracks. Although I think the dynamic is slightly different for a solo artist than that of a band. I do agree that there aren't many bands putting out there best stuff sixteen years into there career. (Unless you count Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds). One great album from a band that have been around for a long time was 'Snowflake Midnight' by Mercury Rev. However, since this record seemed to be ignored by the world at large maybe I'm in the minority on that one!

To be fair I think they were complimentary about WTA if I recall. I would imagine this album will get an 8.2 rating from Pitchfork, bless 'em. They will swoon over 'Art of Almost' though, as indeed they should, because it is a fine song.

I've just listened to this and I love the version of Beth/Rest. I love the album version too and its interesting to hear Justin talk about his rationale for including this song on the record.

I'll second think. I'm a big Floyd fan and I would rate Animals as their best work. It contains the best elements of Floyd, as Moss states, the best of Gilmours guitar work and the best of Waters lyrics. 'Dogs' is a simply amazing tune.

What we really need to complete the set is a new Grant-Lee Buffalo record, which isn't beyond the realms of possibility as they have reformed for some shows recently.