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Tim Easton - Ammunition

Same here, and I actually have a bunch of other Coltrane that didn't make that list ... though I have to say that (obviously) if someone just focused on them, great as they are, they'd be missing out on a lot.

Not to hijack the thread, but anybody have Coltrane's Complete 1961 Village Vanguard Recordings? I've been resisting the temptation to buy it, but I think I may "need" it.

Agreed that one should branch out from Miles and Trane pretty quickly before buying their entire back catalog (like that's even possible).

Re VV, I have it and love it but whether you need it depends on whether you have the original, i.e. the "incomplete" version. It's a chunk of money but I've seen it relatively cheap online.

From the list I posted above, I have and love:

Miles Davis - Kind of Blue - 1959

John Coltrane - A Love Supreme - 1964

John Coltrane - Giant Steps - 1959

Charles Mingus - Mingus Ah Um - 1959

Sonny Rollins - Saxophone Colossus - 1956

The Dave Brubeck Quartet - Time Out - 1959

John Coltrane - Blue Train - 1957

John Coltrane - My Favorite Things - 1960

Miles Davis - Bitches Brew - 1969

Bill Evans Trio - Waltz for Debby - 1961

Miles Davis - Birth of the Cool - 1950

Charlie Parker - The Savoy & Dial Studio Sessions - 1948

Miles Davis - In a Silent Way - 1969

Miles Davis - Sketches Of Spain - 1960

Stan Getz & Jo

Here is a top 50 from http://home.austarnet.com.au/petersykes/jazz100/top100.html that is pretty good. There is so much jazz and it's so hard to tell what you're going to like that I would just start with some of the obvious "landmark" CDs and see what grabs you. Lists are stupid and I could find lots of fault with this one, but this is as good a way to start as any.

Miles Davis - Kind of Blue - 1959

John Coltrane - A Love Supreme - 1964

John Coltrane - Giant Steps - 1959

Charles Mingus - Mingus Ah Um - 1959

Sonny Rollins - Saxophone Colossus - 1956

The Dave Brubeck Quartet - Time Out - 1959

Cannonball Adderley - Somethin' Else - 1958

John Coltrane - Blue Train - 1957

Herbie Hancock - Maiden Voyage - 1965

John Coltrane - My Favorite Things - 1960

Miles Davis - Bitches Brew - 1969

Eric Dolphy - Out to Lunch! - 1964

Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers - Moanin' - 1958

Ornette Coleman - The Shape of Jazz to Come - 1959

Louis Armstrong - 25 Greatest Hot Fives & Sevens - 1929

Wayne Shorter - Speak No Evil - 1964

Thelonious Monk - Brilliant Corners - 1956

Bill Evans Trio - Waltz for Debby - 1961

Miles Davis - Birth of the Cool - 1950

Charlie Parker - The Savoy & Dial Studio Sessions - 1948

Lee Morgan - The Sidewinder - 1963

Oliver Nelson - The Blues & the Abstract Truth - 1961

Miles Davis - In a Silent Way - 1969

Miles Davis - Sketches Of Spain - 1960

Stan Getz & Jo

That was it. Great song, great version. Thanks again.

Thanks. Getting it now.

I was reading Pf's top 200 songs of the '60s and was interested in hearing the following:

Brian Wilson: "Surf's Up (solo piano version)"

(Van Dyke Parks/Brian Wilson)

1966

Chart info: U.S. (N/A), UK (N/A)

Available on Good Vibrations: Thirty Years of the Beach Boys

I looked on Oink to download just this song but can't tell which version on that box set is being referenced here. Anyone know? There seem to be three versions on it and AMG is no help either. Thanks.

"High, Low, and In Between" and "The Late, Great Townes Van Zandt" are available packaged on one CD. That would be the best start imo.

Thanks for the heads up. This is really good.

David Gray - Lost Songs 95-98

The Raconteurs - Broken Boy Soldiers

Alejandro Escovedo - The Boxing Mirror

Same here.

Josh Rouse - Dressed Up Like Nebraska

Glen Campbell - The Capitol Years 65-77

Neil Young- Living with War

Better than I could have ever hoped. Not great but still better than expected.

I love it but compared to the rest of his catalog, it's near the bottom of my Dylan top 10. Quite a Top 10 though.

I saw Richard Thompson a year ago and it was boring as hell. Sure, it was great for a little while but 2 and a half freakin' hours is a little long. I might add that he was playing solo with his brother on bass, so that may make a difference. I wouldn't go see him solo again.

Sorry you didn't like him; I'm a fan boy so I can't be very objective. FYI, Danny Thompson is no relation.

This is the most recent solo show I have. Great cover of Brittney (sp?) Spears and funny jab at Madonna. It's MP3 at 192. Hope you like it and report back if you end up being able to see him.

Richard Thompson (solo)

Rio Theater, Santa Cruz, CA

2/9/2002

Cooksferry Queen

Word Unspoken Sight Unseen

Wall Of Death

Stay

My Daddy Is A Mummy

Happy Days/Auld Lang Syne

1952 Black Lighting

Be Thankful To Your Maker

Red Rose Blooms

St. Patrick's Hands

Destiny

Story: A Thousand Years Of Music Medley

I Know A Lucky Fellow

Shenandoah

Oops I Did It Again

Outside of the Inside

The Ghost of You Walks

Turning of the Tide

Pharaoh

Fan Mail Chat/Crawl Back (Under My Stone)

Encore Break 1

Persuasion

Madonna's Chat

Madonna's Wedding/I Misunderstood

Encore Break 2

Dimming of the Day

http://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?acti...6B405AB105238B8

No problem. I can do a solo or with his band depending upon which you'll be seeing. Any idea?

I would for sure. I think BBH knows more. All the songs I know I love, plus a few covered by other people.

I would definitely recommend seeing Richard Thompson if possible. Is he solo or with band? I've seen him with his band twice and he is so amazing. I've heard that his solo shows are also great. He is such a good live performer with an extensive catalog to draw from. I can do a YSI of a live show if you'd like; most recent I have is probably 2004.

I know people hate lists (despite the strong urge to make them ourselves) but I am surprised by the backlash against this one. I thought it was a pretty good list. To me, the ordering needs a little work but what's included and what's not included is as good as any list I've seen.

I think the VU were influential far beyond any of the bands they mentioned and deserve a high place on that list. Not 1 but a high place.

wouldn't it make sense to just get lots of bands/artists, ask them all which albums influenced them, and then you'd....have the albums....that influenced the most artists.....the most...?

This was how Rolling Stones Top 500 list was made I believe and everyone bitched about that one too.

Guillemots - From the Cliffs

I haven't checked out the full length yet but I'm not sure what I think of this. Some great moments but I need to listen more for an overall opinion.

R.E.M. - New Adventures In Hi-Fi

R.E.M. thread inspired me to check this out.

Beth Orton - Comfort of Strangers

Certainly better than the last one but not sure (yet) how this compares to the first two. Love the sound of this record though. Another A+ effort from Mr. O'Rourke.