I'm two out of four there. For you, I'll give the guy another chance.
Illyria: We cling to what is gone. Is there anything in this life but grief? Wesley: There's love. There's hope...for some. There's hope that you'll find something worthy...that your life will lead you to some joy...that after everything...you can still be surprised. Illyria: Is that enough? Is that enough to live on?
'Shells'
Buffista Music II: Wrath of Chaka Khan
There's a lady plays her fav'rite records/On the jukebox ev'ry day/All day long she plays the same old songs/And she believes the things that they say/She sings along with all the saddest songs/And she believes the stories are real/She lets the music dictate the way that she feels.
Hayden - Aug 09, 2004 11:43:33 am PDT #4476 of 10003
aka "The artist formerly known as Corwood Industries."
Michele T. - Aug 09, 2004 12:32:02 pm PDT #4477 of 10003
with a gleam in my eye, and an almost airtight alibi
"Fit But You Know It" is a fine song, but Jim is right that it's a concept album -- almost more of a recorded play with music than an album, really. I like some of what I've heard of "Original Pirate Material," and it's a bit more accessible, I think.
And on the Brit rap front, I just heard my first Dizzee track and am understanding a bit of what the fuss there is as well.
Jim - Aug 09, 2004 10:41:56 pm PDT #4478 of 10003
Ficht nicht mit Der Raketemensch!
And on the Brit rap front, I just heard my first Dizzee track and am understanding a bit of what the fuss there is as well.
My "friend" downloaded the forthcoming second Dizzee album from suprnova last night. It's just brilliant - "Best british rap album" is a category very close to "best French rockabilly album", but Showtime is going to give Tricky's Maxinquaye a run for its money.
DavidS - Aug 10, 2004 7:56:41 am PDT #4479 of 10003
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
"best French rockabilly album"
Johnny Hallyday Lives!
Fred Pete - Aug 10, 2004 8:35:38 am PDT #4480 of 10003
Ann, that's a ferret.
Johnny Hallyday Lives!
As does his ex, Sylvie Vartan!
tommyrot - Aug 10, 2004 8:56:30 am PDT #4481 of 10003
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
Sal Nunziato's review of the re-release of The Velvet Underground Live At Max's Kansas City
THE VELVET UNDERGROUND LIVE AT HIRAM'S CRABCAKE PAVILLION!
OH WAIT, IT'S "LIVE AT MAX'S KANSAS CITY"...
Possibly the first rock bootleg ever given an official release by a major label, "The Velvet Underground Live At Max's Kansas City" documented their final show before Lou Reed quit the band in 1970. Recorded on a hand-held cassette player from the audience, "Live At Max's" was always a fascinating document, but the crappy sound quality made for rough listening. Now, 34 years after the show and 32 years after it was first released, the good folks at Rhino have given "Live At Max's Kansas City" a sonic makeover. It still doesn't sound like "Kiss Alive II," but fantastic remastering has made it more than just a piece of history -- it's now a great record, too. Featuring material from "Loaded," their swan song, as well as earlier classics like "White Light White Heat" and "Femme Fatale," "Live At Max's" now includes six previously unreleased tracks from the same show. Even without Nico or John Cale, this album is the proof of the Velvet Underground's greatness.
Has anyone heard this new version?
Hayden - Aug 10, 2004 9:01:56 am PDT #4482 of 10003
aka "The artist formerly known as Corwood Industries."
I haven't heard the new one, but considering that Doug Yule's hyperactive brother was on drums (Mo was on maternity leave), Sterling Morrison sounds like he's phoning it in, and Jim Carroll (who recorded the show) was drunkenly rambling during the music on the old one, I can't see how a sonically cleaned-up version would improve the performances.
tommyrot - Aug 10, 2004 9:05:33 am PDT #4483 of 10003
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
I thought Bridget Whats-her-face recorded it.
I really like Lou's singing on that album. He sounds so sad. But I have not listened to it in ages as I don't own it on CD.
Hayden - Aug 10, 2004 9:09:57 am PDT #4484 of 10003
aka "The artist formerly known as Corwood Industries."
I thought I remembered that Jim Carroll had recorded it, but I could be wrong. I listened to it just a few months back, though, and then put it away for another couple of years.
cathy - Aug 10, 2004 9:29:42 am PDT #4485 of 10003
"Why do the facts hate America?" - Jon Stewart
I have not listened to that since my turntable broke. Years ago. I don't even remember it well enough to know if I liked it or not.
In better news my husband just acquired an advance copy of the new Paul Westerberg album which I will get to hear tonight. I am excited.