Central Scrutinizer

I've already pre-ordered it. They said it will be here in time for the 9th album.

Glenn Kotche can peradiddle.

I bet this guy talks loudly on his cell phone in public, as if people are dying to hear whatever he has to say.

Have you seen how many writers they list for Conan? Letterman? Leno? It's a good gig.

Damn! Kid's we better straighten up! Get that underwear off the floor! Company!!!

You can't ignore the tracks that I played upon I didn't play them for you free. But while rewatching Sam Jones' film a thought occurred to me ...

These are all pretty one-sided. I'm sure if Jay wanted to take a slap at Tweedy, he could pen ... "He's a Czar"

Have to be careful not to include Guthrie-based songs. I can't imagine the archive becoming too litigious, but I haven't checked recently to see how Bragg's records have been selling ...

Thanks for the link. I thought the "Wild West" analogy to the Web had been beaten into the ground a long time ago. It's interesting that, for the level of their production values, how low-tech Steely Dan's Web site is.

Removing the picture or the tattoo?

That is fascinating -- and probably more than a little sneaky -- line of work. Do you have a link?

I'll sue his ass for defamation of character! ... if I had any.

I've played guitar for 30+ years. I wish I was better than good. But I have a day job and I realize the time, focus, concentration, manual dexterity, ear, study of theory -- all that is required to master the instrument itself. Amplification opened a range of what is possible, and a range of ways to master it. But it all comes back to fingers on strings, pressure against fretboard. David Gilmour (thanks for correx!) is a great guitar player. The wealth of the instrument is demonstrated in the range of names listed above. Plenty of familiar and unfamiliar talents, styles and approaches to exp

You saved your best for last! "Jesus don't file. You can't rely on the money Just cause you litigate anything you want ..."

Unless he sues us first.

I sense a Wilco Parody Tribute Album coming on ....

Revile without a clause?

threads like these, even when they've been done before, are a great value in hearing what people are listening to, artists off the beaten track. And also how each person defines greatness.

Nonesuch has the album cued up on a page -- no cover. Track list promises it will eventually enable listening. http://www.nonesuch.com/albums/wilco-the-album

For me, guitarists come in all shapes sizes, styles. You can't go wrong focusing on the blues artists of the 60s and 70s. Amplification certainly shaped their sound. But it was their artistry on the strings, laid across the fretboard that was the focus, as it is for those guitarists with and without amplification. Another bad baseball analogy to try to make my point. David Gilmore is to the guitar as Gaylord Perry is to pitching. There are all sorts of pitchers, speed pitchers, control, students of the game who win by guile, but all of them apply fingers to stitches and throw the ball. Gaylo

And once they pay for travel, logistics, staff, support, insurance, lodging, a bit for the management, a bit for the government, a bit for benefits etc. they've got enough to take a piss.

You mean after the oyster discussion? I note they talk about how much work the "equipment" requires and how much sorting out and how they had already been years at it. And "you can get lost behind it."

Hey, I grabbed the version taped and transferred by Brian Hadella and it is excellent. Vocals are a bit up front, but very little crowd noise (beyond the obligatory "woo hoos" during Sunken Treasure.

What about top 100 bands? Top 100 songs?