HungryHippo

I still want to hear all of the excessive amount of songs they mention working on every time they put out an album. This is clearly a label raiding the vaults, otherwise they would have put "Message From Mid-bar" on there. The way I see it, they mostly put stuff that Warner Bros touched on there.

 

It's still some great stuff. I almost wish I hadn't already heard it all so it would be new to me. I suppose I don't remember "Old Maid", is that one a winner?

I've never heard Old Maid either. I remember the sheet music being published in the Wilco Book but have never heard a band version. 

It's nice having these tracks gathered in one place. I'm sure those of you who have been fans for a while remember desperately searching for these tracks all around the internets at some point in time. Wilco fans nowadays have it made

I forgot to check the mail yesterday so was pleased to find Sukirae in the mailbox today! It travelled a whole 20 mins from Raleigh, NC to Apex, NC. Still didn't think it would arrive so soon.

I am definitely enjoying this release; namely the album's lyrics. It's almost like a return to the AGIB/ Loose Fur/ Adult Head era. The music is engaging as well but still allows the words to work their magic. Great stuff!

I'm a big RA fan but don't really like this new album.  Sounds kind of bombastic with lots of straight-out 4/4 rockers.  For me it lacks the subtletly and melodic invention of his best work.  Hate to say it,  but there's even a couple of songs that put me in mind of Bryan Adams. Sigh.

Ha, some of the new album reminds me of Bryan Adams too. I was wondering if anyone else was thinking the same thing. I do enjoy the album though. It's not my favorite of his but it's still solid.

That's another one I've been meaning to get. There's a later live performance being released this summer. Live at Temple University. Not quite sure who plays on it but that is on my list as well.

For those interested, Barnes and Noble is having a jazz special which ends tomorrow. All jazz titles are 40% off. If you're a member, you save an additional 10%. I purchased the complete Village Vanguard for around $25.00.

Did you end up getting it? --- I listened to the set again after you posted --- Leo is the stand out track for me. I started to listen to the set while at work (no one was around) and finished it at home, while the kids and I were picking up the around the house. Its a great set for back ground music or sit around with head phones. I definitely miss Tyner - Alice Coltrane is okay, but she doesn't add too, too much to the music. Ali is great though and I always enjoy listening to Sanders.

Not yet. Think I will order it in the morning. It sounds like it will make for a great listen. I did pick up Miles Davis' Filles de Kilimanjaro and Coltrane's complete Stardust sessions at the used bookstore. After listening to nothing but Coltrane's later period Impulse albums for a while, it's easy to forget that he used to sound like a traditional saxophone player. 

Speaking of Tyner, there's a clip of My Favorite Things on YouTube where he is just attacking the piano. He really was a lively player much like Keith Jarett. I think I read somewhere that he disagreed with the direction Coltrane took in his music which caused him to leave. It's a pity as I think Sun Ship, First Meditations and Transistion are wonderful albums.

Both Coltrane and Davis are great with their respective instruments. At the end of the day, it really is hard to compare the two. 

Has anyone listened to Coltrane's 1966 recordings from Japan? I've been on an experimental kick as of late and thought about buying this on Amazon.

I tried getting into jazz over a decade ago and this was the album I had wanted to start with. I ended up going with Coltrane's 'My Favorite Things.' Recently, I started listening to Coltrane again and discovered that he had played with Davis on KoB. Since then, I've gotten into Davis' electric phase. 'In A Silent Way' is my favorite album at the present moment. These guys were some gifted individuals. I still find 'My Favorite Things' superior to 'Kind Of Blue' though.

For those of you who have missed it, Dave's Picks 9 has just been announced, the 2014 subscription is now up AND the new Almanac is out!

I'll be in the second row at the Raleigh show.

I was 3 rows behind you! How did you like the show? Regardless of the fact that the setlists have been pretty much the same for the whole tour, it was still the best Dylan show I have seen. Did you notice the Raleigh cops watching the show from the steps of their building?

Sort of related, did anyone who purchase Dave's Picks vol. 1 receive a copy that was not numbered? I came across an affordable, sealed copy from Amoeba that I could not pass up ($200.00 on Amazon, really???) and everything about it seems legit except for the lack of numbers.

As for the new release, it is a solid show that I am enjoying more than vol. 5. Listen to Jerry's guitar on Deal and MD. Nice stuff!

The Crimson, White and Indigo set is worth owning if not for the Blow Away alone. This is my favorite version. The energy between the band is clearly visible which makes this show quite fun. Everything from the opening notes of Iko Iko to seeing Phil's intro to The Other One makes this set worth buying. If I recall correctly, Barnes and Noble may have had it for $20. If not, there are probably some used copies on Amazon.

And that bonus disc to The Movie could be a movie within itself! There's some great stuff on there. Pity there isn't more footage of the band. Was watching the Playboy After Dark segment on YouTube and wouldn't mind a release of their various TV/ misc. performances.

That is a very nice idea.

 

On another note I'm listening to Dick's Picks, vol. 11 tonight - 9/27/72 and totally getting into the groove of Morning Dew. This was one of the first songs that got me into the Dead as it was the opening song on the very first boot I received in the mail for a B&P trade some years ago.

 

Got me to thinking...can anyone recommend me some mighty fine versions of Morning Dew? I could listen to back to back recordings of this song alone, such is the power it has to move me.

 

Fritz

Before I had the patience to sit through a Dark Star or Other One, Morning Dew was my idea of a Grateful Dead jam. I enjoyed the song a lot but haven't listened to it in a while.

Let us know what versions you come across. Speaking for myself, I am partial to the slower ones that build up. The early versions were pretty fast.

Spoiler alert - New Charlie Miller sbd of 19 November 1972 should be seeded today or tomorrow...

Thanks for the heads-up! I've been feeling a '72 binge coming on for the past day or two.

Re: Fall 79 and Shakedown Street: try New Haven 10-25-79

 

http://archive.org/d...27.sbefail.shnf

 

I agree about Fall 79 and the Scarlet>Fire from 11-1-79. I'm not sure the name of that electric keyboard that Brent is going off on, but it sounds SO GREAT!

Thanks for posting that 10/25/79 link. That Eyes is amazing! Jerry and Brent could have jammed on that intro for an hour. I read a review somewhere where someone said Brent's keyboard sounded like a kid's toy. I do not disagree with them but I like it as well.

Just listened to today's Curator's Choice over on the archive. Another great 2nd set from 11/20/73: http://archive.org/details/gd1973-11-20.set2jam.matrix.vernon.83165.flac16

Listening to 11/1/79 now and think it may be one of the finest shows I have ever heard. No words can describe the Scarlet> Fire. http://archive.org/details/gd1979-11-01.sbd-repatched.miller.77363.sbeok.flac16

Did anyone pick their favorite song yet? Think I'll have to go with "Pay in Blood."

I'm really shocked at how well-written this album is. Regardless of the plagirism claims which will soon fly rampant, I feel that, lyrically, this is Dylan's best album since Time Out of Mind. I figured Robert Hunter had helped out with the lyrics but that is not the case (except for "Duquesne Whistle.")

And that review you posted, suites, is hilarious. I honestly think that the past 15 years of Dylan's career has been just as strong as his first 15.

Is it just me or does Bob's voice sound quite nice on Narrow Way? It sounds like it did back on Time Out of Mind.

Wonder how many of these songs were written with Robert Hunter? From the 5 songs floating around out there now, Early Roman Kings sounds like the only "Dylan" song to me.

Ok, folks. Hang on tight... http://somethingelsereviews.com/2012/08/15/something-else-sneak-peek-bob-dylan-early-roman-kings-2012/

I sprung for it.

Ditto. Those set-lists look great!

Anyone get the feeling that this could be a follow-up to his "born again" phase? I've been listening to 'Saved' and wouldn't mind that too much.

Yeah - it came out about a year ago. As you said, there is some great stuff on it. Beyond the two you mentioned, my faves are Plant White Roses (which Kelly Hogan just recorded) and Rats In the Garbage of the Western World.

How did I miss this?! His solo songs on this collection aren't too bad either. I much prefer them over anything that is on 'Showtunes.'

Did anyone else know about the new Stephen Merritt unreleased songs/ b-side collection called 'Obscurities?' It's got some great tunes on it from his various projects (6ths, MF, Gothic Archies and solo stuff.) I'm loving the 7" version of 'I Don't Believe You' and the Susan Amway version of 'Take Ecstacy With Me.'

Man, Pax-Am and Kung Fu crashed when this went on sale. Kung Fu is 10 minutes away from my work so I tried to call and see if I could order from them directly. Unfortunately, after the site being down 3+ hours, they decided to postpone the pre-order until Monday.

Having bought every other Patti Smith album I guess I will get this one at some point. Just Kids is a really great book, but then again it is a really compelling story.

 

LouieB

Best Buy has the deluxe edition for $19.99. I'm not really into buying deluxe editions and would have passed it up had I not noticed that it is an actual book! It's a really cool package that feautres some amazing photos and a detailed summary of the album in Patti's own words. Plus, it's always nice to have her lyrics close by. I wonder why Patti never includes lyrics with her albums?

I, too, was turned on to Patti Smith after reading Just Kids. I considered Trampin' to be her best album of the past 2 decades but Banga has just taken that title! Patti Smith may not be up everyone's alley but for those of you who dig poetry, you'll def. love Banga.