The Dreaded Marco
Footballguy
Wikkid was once assigned to my playlist in one of these music drafts.I’m going to guess Mrs R liked all my albums about as much as she did Bon Iver
He listened to the first song and refused to listen any further
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Consensus Top 350 Albums of All-Time: 1. The Dark Side of the Moon – Pink Floyd (11 Viewers)
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He listened to the first song and refused to listen any further
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
Was it Carole King?Wikkid was once assigned to my playlist in one of these music drafts.I’m going to guess Mrs R liked all my albums about as much as she did Bon Iver
He listened to the first song and refused to listen any further
rockaction
Footballguy
I’m going to guess Mrs R liked all my albums about as much as she did Bon Iver
I wouldn't feel badly. She probably didn't even get to them yet. After the initial burst of good faith and enthusiasm people tend to go back to their own trips. I admit that I do, and maybe even more than I used to as I get older. I'm still more tolerant of different art and even moral/ethical/cultural stuff now than I was when I was younger, which is pretty amazing.
rockaction
Footballguy
Wikkid was once assigned to my playlist in one of these music drafts.I’m going to guess Mrs R liked all my albums about as much as she did Bon Iver
He listened to the first song and refused to listen any further
I remember you handled it extraordinarily well. I think you might have mentioned it in his RIP thread so I followed it and read it. That was a pretty good way to not take offense but still hold your ground in a kind way.
Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
I'm surprised nobody seems to have responded to this. Def Leppard have had the same drummer (Rick Allen) since 1978. He lost an arm, but learned to drum without it.
Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
Sorry I haven't answered. I got caught up with other stuff.
"Blue Bayou" is my least favorite here, too. But the album is kind of a gateway to Warren Zevon, with a lot of the same backup singers. Her voice is so good.
"Shoulder Holster" is also a favorite of mine.
Reviews of two of your albums in a few.
Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
@Ilov80s here goes reviews for the first two albums.
First, I went for Fear Fun by John Misty. Back to the indie pop, are we? He has a decent voice, so all good here. He does seem to need some little yellow pills. This stuff is pretty sad overall. It's not really my thing, but it was a decent listen.
The album cover was really good. I do like a good piece of album art.
First, I went for Fear Fun by John Misty. Back to the indie pop, are we? He has a decent voice, so all good here. He does seem to need some little yellow pills. This stuff is pretty sad overall. It's not really my thing, but it was a decent listen.
The album cover was really good. I do like a good piece of album art.
Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
And now I get to have an argument with everyone.
My next listen was Pastel Blues by Nina Simone. I have to admit I've never gotten the fuss about her. She sounds like a goat to me. And I can tell it's a choice because the last two songs on the album don't have that problem. Tracks 1 through 7 were just bad to me. Track 8 is "Strange Fruit". It's a classic, and SImone really delivers here. She gives a powerful performance.
But it's track 9 that really makes the grade. "Sinnerman" is an all-time masterpiece. Just amazing. World class stuff.
I'm probably the only person here who thinks she is way over rated. If it weren't for the last two songs, I wouldn't ever listen to her again.
Sorry, 80's. Tine to try another album.
My next listen was Pastel Blues by Nina Simone. I have to admit I've never gotten the fuss about her. She sounds like a goat to me. And I can tell it's a choice because the last two songs on the album don't have that problem. Tracks 1 through 7 were just bad to me. Track 8 is "Strange Fruit". It's a classic, and SImone really delivers here. She gives a powerful performance.
But it's track 9 that really makes the grade. "Sinnerman" is an all-time masterpiece. Just amazing. World class stuff.
I'm probably the only person here who thinks she is way over rated. If it weren't for the last two songs, I wouldn't ever listen to her again.
Sorry, 80's. Tine to try another album.
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The Dreaded Marco
Footballguy
Worse.Was it Carole King?Wikkid was once assigned to my playlist in one of these music drafts.I’m going to guess Mrs R liked all my albums about as much as she did Bon Iver
He listened to the first song and refused to listen any further
The Microphones - The Glow, Pt. 2
Definitely not in his wheelhouse, and I think he knew it.
I had chosen 2 or 3 albums from my draft list that I thought there was at least a chance he'd find redeeming. He said he "randomly" chose the Microphones album, but I suspect he chose that one purposely
Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
I forgot to mention something in the Nina Simone review. Bessie Smith also recorded "Nobody Knows You When You're Down And Out". So excellent. She really felt her music.
Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
I just finished Only God Was Above Us by Vampire Weekend. I had never listened to them before, even though I know they are popular with a bunch of you folks. I liked this one. Some interesting and different music here. I especially liked "Prep-School Gangsters", Gen-X Cops", and "Pravda". I will be trying these guys again. (Really liked how they got the album title.) @Ilov80s
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rockaction
Footballguy
Nope. I picked her in the build-a-band thing solely for being female and solely for the Lauryn Hill shout-out she got. I’ve reconsidered. Not a huge fan. She’s better viewed in a historical sense than as a contemporary. IMO.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
Glad one of the albums clicked for you. Their other albums are all strong IMO. And yes, great album title. The survivor of that airline disaster who coined that phrase there was quite quick witted for someone who just went through something so harrowing.
Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
Not just one. I finished Where Did Our Love Go by The Supremes. This record is actually early enough that I didn't know all the songs, so it was a nice gift. I love the Motown stuff. No complaints here.
Off to listen to some Talking Heads.
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
Finally the “Leave It-Single Remix” sees the light of day!!
rockaction
Footballguy
Their other albums are really, really good IMO. I have the first three on vinyl and I only get albums that I really like in that format. One warning is that their fourth LP, Father of the Bride, is a totally different style of album and is their foray into jam band territory. I do not recommend it. If you're ever in the mood and feeling contemplative, then Modern Vampires of the City is my absolute favorite by a long distance. Here's probably the most accessible song off of it. I think it's baroque and beautiful.
Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
I have now finished Stop Making Sense by the Talking Heads. I did the full soundtrack. I like the Talking Heads, but I found out they are one of those groups I can only listen to in limited amounts. Not a knock on them. Led Zeppelin and AC/DC fall into this category too. A little bit goes a long way, even though I really like them. That did seem like a great concert, though. Thanks for letting me sub this one it.
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Ilov80s
Footballguy
I like Father of the Bride but it's definitely nowhere near as good as their self titled, Modern Vampires or Only God. Contra, maybe. I've never been quite as keen on that one as you probably are.
Their other albums are really, really good IMO. I have the first three on vinyl and I only get albums that I really like in that format. One warning is that their fourth LP, Father of the Bride, is a totally different style of album and is their foray into jam band territory. I do not recommend it. If you're ever in the mood and feeling contemplative, then Modern Vampires of the City is my absolute favorite by a long distance. Here's probably the most accessible song off of it. I think it's baroque and beautiful.
Oh and you could have messed with Mrs. R and linked the version of Step with Danny Brown and the other rappers doing the verses lol
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Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
@shuke This is happening tonight. Will report back.
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
I like Father of the Bride as well. Sometimes more than those others, but self titled is their best, I’d agree.I like Father of the Bride but it's definitely nowhere near as good as their self titled, Modern Vampires or Only God. Contra, maybe. I've never been quite as keen on that one as you probably are.
Their other albums are really, really good IMO. I have the first three on vinyl and I only get albums that I really like in that format. One warning is that their fourth LP, Father of the Bride, is a totally different style of album and is their foray into jam band territory. I do not recommend it. If you're ever in the mood and feeling contemplative, then Modern Vampires of the City is my absolute favorite by a long distance. Here's probably the most accessible song off of it. I think it's baroque and beautiful.
I don’t consider Father of the Bride as a jam band album but Ezra was definitely channeling Jerry in his songwriting and guitar style. I listened to a podcast about the Dead’s influence on American culture and one episode had Ezra on and some other artist (can’t remember) and they talked about what’s usually not talked about how great Hunter/Garcia were as songwriters. Dead’s reputation is built on touring.
Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
Naughty. You need a time out.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
I wouldn’t do that to anyone, it’s not very good. Just kind of an interesting experiment.
The Dreaded Marco
Footballguy
Same for me.I like Father of the Bride but it's definitely nowhere near as good as their self titled, Modern Vampires or Only God. Contra, maybe. I've never been quite as keen on that one as you probably are.
Their other albums are really, really good IMO. I have the first three on vinyl and I only get albums that I really like in that format. One warning is that their fourth LP, Father of the Bride, is a totally different style of album and is their foray into jam band territory. I do not recommend it. If you're ever in the mood and feeling contemplative, then Modern Vampires of the City is my absolute favorite by a long distance. Here's probably the most accessible song off of it. I think it's baroque and beautiful.
Oh and you could have messed with Mrs. R and linked the version of Step with Danny Brown and the other rappers doing the verses lol
I'd rank them:
Modern Vampires of the City>>Vampire Weekend>>>>>>>>>>>>>Only God Was Above Us>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Contra<>Father of the Bride.
And I think all of their albums are good to great.
Don Quixote
Footballguy
I thought Modern Vampires of the City would score higher than the self-titled, which made the countdown. It surprised me when did not show. I included on mine, but maybe too far down my list.Same for me.I like Father of the Bride but it's definitely nowhere near as good as their self titled, Modern Vampires or Only God. Contra, maybe. I've never been quite as keen on that one as you probably are.
Their other albums are really, really good IMO. I have the first three on vinyl and I only get albums that I really like in that format. One warning is that their fourth LP, Father of the Bride, is a totally different style of album and is their foray into jam band territory. I do not recommend it. If you're ever in the mood and feeling contemplative, then Modern Vampires of the City is my absolute favorite by a long distance. Here's probably the most accessible song off of it. I think it's baroque and beautiful.
Oh and you could have messed with Mrs. R and linked the version of Step with Danny Brown and the other rappers doing the verses lol
I'd rank them:
Modern Vampires of the City>>Vampire Weekend>>>>>>>>>>>>>Only God Was Above Us>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Contra<>Father of the Bride.
And I think all of their albums are good to great.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
I may have thrown Vampire Weekend off a bit because I actually like their newest album the best and had my one album per artist rule. That might seem a bit hot but I think it’s being a bit underrated just because it is so new.I thought Modern Vampires of the City would score higher than the self-titled, which made the countdown. It surprised me when did not show. I included on mine, but maybe too far down my list.Same for me.I like Father of the Bride but it's definitely nowhere near as good as their self titled, Modern Vampires or Only God. Contra, maybe. I've never been quite as keen on that one as you probably are.
Their other albums are really, really good IMO. I have the first three on vinyl and I only get albums that I really like in that format. One warning is that their fourth LP, Father of the Bride, is a totally different style of album and is their foray into jam band territory. I do not recommend it. If you're ever in the mood and feeling contemplative, then Modern Vampires of the City is my absolute favorite by a long distance. Here's probably the most accessible song off of it. I think it's baroque and beautiful.
Oh and you could have messed with Mrs. R and linked the version of Step with Danny Brown and the other rappers doing the verses lol
I'd rank them:
Modern Vampires of the City>>Vampire Weekend>>>>>>>>>>>>>Only God Was Above Us>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Contra<>Father of the Bride.
And I think all of their albums are good to great.
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
This was definitely in my wheelhouse. Brought a whole bunch of elements that I enjoy. All tied together with spacey atmospherics. Some songs had reggae undertones which is not surprising when the bass is driving most of the arrangement.
Her guitarist was clearly influenced by Trey Anastasio, particularly in the rhythm work. Her drummer was tight.
The first half of the set was somewhat prog-oriented but also had a few more straightforward songs. The second half had more funk and trance. There were quite a few people dancing by the stage despite the median age of the crowd being about my age. Probably skews younger when she plays in the city as opposed to the suburbs.
She covered Ween’s “Springtheme,” which gets a lot of bonus points from me.
The infrequency of the vocals didn’t bother me, it’s pretty standard for acts that market themselves to the jam scene. And she didn’t sing before she started her solo career, so it’s not what she’s spent much of her life doing.
Eephus
Footballguy
17. Physical Graffiti – Led Zeppelin (752 points)
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Physical Graffiti is the sixth studio album by the English rock band Led Zeppelin. Released as a double album on 24 February 1975 in the United States and on 28 February 1975 in the United Kingdom, it was the group's first album to be released under their new label, Swan Song Records. The band wrote and recorded eight new songs for the album in early 1974 at Headley Grange, a country house in Hampshire, which gave them ample time to improvise arrangements and experiment with recording. The total playing time covered just under three sides of an LP, so they decided to expand it into a double album by including seven previously unreleased tracks from the sessions for the band's earlier albums Led Zeppelin III (1970), Led Zeppelin IV (1971) and Houses of the Holy (1973). The album covered a range of styles including hard rock, progressive rock, rock 'n' roll and folk. The album was then mixed over summer 1974 and planned for an end-of-year release; however, its release was delayed because the Peter Corriston-designed die-cut album cover proved difficult to manufacture.
There's a new four track EP of live tracks from Physical Graffiti recorded in 1975 at Earl's Court and Knebworth. The live versions give Page lots of space to solo. The band sounds great although nine minutes of "Trampled Under Foot" was a test of endurance.
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
I will NOT hear any Trampled Under Foot slander.17. Physical Graffiti – Led Zeppelin (752 points)
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Physical Graffiti is the sixth studio album by the English rock band Led Zeppelin. Released as a double album on 24 February 1975 in the United States and on 28 February 1975 in the United Kingdom, it was the group's first album to be released under their new label, Swan Song Records. The band wrote and recorded eight new songs for the album in early 1974 at Headley Grange, a country house in Hampshire, which gave them ample time to improvise arrangements and experiment with recording. The total playing time covered just under three sides of an LP, so they decided to expand it into a double album by including seven previously unreleased tracks from the sessions for the band's earlier albums Led Zeppelin III (1970), Led Zeppelin IV (1971) and Houses of the Holy (1973). The album covered a range of styles including hard rock, progressive rock, rock 'n' roll and folk. The album was then mixed over summer 1974 and planned for an end-of-year release; however, its release was delayed because the Peter Corriston-designed die-cut album cover proved difficult to manufacture.
There's a new four track EP of live tracks from Physical Graffiti recorded in 1975 at Earl's Court and Knebworth. The live versions give Page lots of space to solo. The band sounds great although nine minutes of "Trampled Under Foot" was a test of endurance.
DocHolliday
Footballguy
Maybe others understood that I meant the band lost their drummer because he lost an arm which impacted his drumming. I admire the band members for sticking with their guy. They seem like class acts. Nonetheless, early DL is great rock that faded away quickly with Hysteria.
Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
Thing is, it didn't have a lasting impact. He trained right up and kept on going.
