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Yes, it was a lot of fun. Unfortunately, we had to leave right as they were going into Radio Free Europe, but we got ot hear it in full as we departed. I've never seen them before, but I thought they did a great job putting on a show in a large venue. I thoguht the crowd was really good, too. Frequently at big shows the crowd can be a bunch of suits and talkers, but everyone seemed to be really into it. That was refreshing.

Sounds good. I'm not a huge AF fan, but I'm really looking forward to this show. It almost feels like a holiday weekend. This'll be the first big show I've seen in a few years.

Arcade Fire in Atlanta. No tux for me. What was the orderof the opening bands last night? I'd like to see Tune-Yards, but I don't care to see Kid Koala.

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I think it was an interesting pairing, but it didn't result in music that appealed to me. It was very monotone. I need more variety of mood and tempo than what is on that album. I give the vast majority of the bame to the highly overrated T. Bone Burnett.

Happy Record Release Day, Nels!

Hasn't this happened before with these two?

Me too. Total snoozer.

There are some legitimately good songs on Ace's.

Maybe he means he's breaking the record set for attendance at his art gallery appearances where you have to pay hundreds of dollars just to get in.

Ace's pre-Kiss band's acetate demo sold on ebay yesterday for $4300. http://collectorsfrenzy.com/details/151280589721/MOLIMO_12_ACETATE_RARE_UNRELEASED_RCA_ACE_FREHLEY_PRE_KISS_DEMO_3_SONGS_LISTEN

I'm supposed to be going to see Angel Olsen tonight, but I might have to stay home due to illness. EDIT: YAY! I felt well enough to go. Angel was terrific, and I was impressed with the opening act, Promised Land Sound. They were reminiscent of Flying Burrito Brothers and other "cosmic country" bands from the late '60/early '70s, but a little more lead guitar oriented.

And quit calling yourself Yim.

I looked into driving up for that, but it wasn't in the cards. The south is a little spread out compared to some parts of the country, so I guess I can't blame him for neglecting us. He pulled a pretty good crowd when he was here for the first album, but Carla Bozulich was also on the bill which probably brought in folks who wouldn't have come just for Nels' band.

Nels - hasn't brought the Singer to Atlanta since their first album was out.

Me neither. What does this have to do with Hendrix?

I heard a song on the radio this morning that I suspect was War on Drugs. I did detect some Dire Straits-isms, or rather, a few guitar licks that were similar to some things I've heard Mark Knopfler play. It was pretty subtle, though. I actually picked up on the Dire Straits thing before concluding that it was a War on Drugs tune.

Link to "Drone" from this album. Sounds kinda Sabbathy. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-ET6BxvLGI

He essentially only said "It's who you know." I agree, that would be a good acceptance speech.

According to what I read on a blog, Malcolm had a stroke. His family doesn't expect him to regain his ability to play guitar up to the standard needed to continue with the band. Sad news, indeed.

How about Tom Constanten? That would bring the total to 12. Kiss has had 10 people in their band, and a lot more than that if you count the people who played on their records.

Wipe the Windows....is no Live at Fillmore, but it's a fine live album with some very good material. I used to have the Brothers of the Road vhs tape, from the Toler brothers era. Now, that is a pretty dismal release, and it has prevented me from acquiring any of the Toler era studio records. Is one of the Tolers on Enlightened Rogues? There are a couple fo good songs on there, but only a completist needs to own it.

I would agree that the live record portion of Ummagumma is worthwhile, but the studio record is pretty silly.

Who is that an interview with?

I think this is a mistake. Can't blame Colbert for accepting, though.