Analogman

And me too.

It's funny, just about like U2, I think at this point I like the acoustic and/or slow songs better than whatever rocking songs they come up with. At least neither band is putting out albums of cover songs. And I hope they never do.

Cool song.

I don't know - jut not my cup of tea. I like the REM that did songs about the South, and told stories. Every band changes, some older fans go along on the trip, some don't. Monster was one of the last cassettes I ever bought in an actual record store. I will give this new one a listen, but I doubt I will buy it.

I had that whole deal. Those were remade a few years ago, but they are not as well made as they were back in the day.

I think I meant to say the song What's The Frequency, Kenneth? sounds disjointed.

You have to figure those dudes are reluctant to sign anything - as a lot of it is probably people looking to sell the item on Ebay.

Freakies FTW!

That album sounds out of key, or musically out of time, or something like that.

I like the song Strange Currencies - that is about it.

I need to check it out some more.

That is sort of an interesting thing to do. I believe Blondie was the first band to make a film for each song on an album (Eat To The Beat).

That was my first thought. It sounded like a laid back Monster. R.E.M. Recruits James Franco, Albert Maysles to Helm 'Collapse Into Now' Videos

Actually, there is a lot about Bob and their relationship in the book.

Sundazed Record Store Day 2011 Limited Edition Releases

Those albums after Odessa after don't do much for me. There are some great songs in there from time to time though. It seems like some of that stuff comes out in the UK, and then here by way of Rhino some time later. I am still waiting for them to put out all of the T.Rex albums someday. As far as I know, Electric Warrior is the only one they have released. 1967 Bee Gees 1st 1968 Horizontal 1968 Idea 1969 Odessa

Those Handmade releases almost use to be a secret, but now they are advertising them all over the place. They seem to really be cranking them out these days. I think that may be what keeps them in business though, all of these expensive box sets, and special cd sets.

I've read about that guy.

I just read a news report that stated there were more than 70,000 people marching in Wisconsin yesterday. That's pretty amazing.

One of the amazing things to me about Sundazed, is that they often get their hands on the master tapes. I know this, as not only do they state it, but they post photos of the tape boxes. I think that is one of the things that makes a difference - the source tape. Of course, with some of the stuff you have talked about, the record album is the only source. But sometimes, you can really tell that the label had nothing to work with except digital files from who knows when, or copies of copies of master tapes. Whenever we have this sort of discussion, I am reminded of a old Rolling Stone

I sometimes feel Rhino does a great job on the artwork/booklet, but the sound of their re-issues suffers. Sundazed does a great job all the way around. I have several Legacy releases - but their tendency to put out the same stuff over and over again, with some slightly added stuff is tiresome. I suppose that is about all I know. Except for various other labels re-issuing cds. I don't really listen to anything but old rock music, so that is mostly what I know about. I have looked at the websites of some of those other labels. Like the folks at Sundazed, I'd say they do what they do

That makes me think of Courtesy Move.

R.E.M. Bassist: Touring Behind New Album 'Just Doesn't Feel Right'

Exactly. I can respect that. I just sent a photo of the scarf to someone.

I've seen those Crosley stereos - I would not buy one. I think there was some talk about those on here a few years ago. Of course, Sound Forge or something else would do a better job. But, whatever makes one happy is the thing to use. Black Sabbath at 78 speed is a reference to an old Cheech and Chong routine. I guess old Ozzy must need some more money for plastic surgery. I wonder how the powers that be came to pick him as the ambassador for record store day.