KarmaPolice
Footballguy
That's awesome. Where did he pick up that song?
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MAD - Artist - Round 4 - #1's have been posted (10 Viewers)
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Eephus
Footballguy
South Detroit?
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
We often listen to the Sirius stations where it’s in heavy rotation (80s on 8, Classic Rewind, Road Trip Radio, etc). And I think he might have learned it at one of his guitar lessons.
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
| Johnny Marr | Eephus | Johnny Marr + The Healers--Caught UpCaught Up (2024 Remaster)Johnny Marr, Johnny Marr + The Healers · Boomslang (2024 Deluxe Edition) · Song · 2003 open.spotify.com |
This is fantastic. Where the hell was I when this came out?
Eephus
Footballguy
John Maddens Lunchbox
Socialism for Dummies
Heaven Knows I”m Miserable Now
rockaction
Footballguy
"Angela Surf City" reminds me of summer.
Heh. So it does, man.
I love "Stranded" and "Victory" from Lisbon also. Nice start to the countdown.
Angela . . .
Surf rock reverb goodness.
Heh. So it does, man.
I love "Stranded" and "Victory" from Lisbon also. Nice start to the countdown.
Angela . . .
Surf rock reverb goodness.
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rockaction
Footballguy
The Walkmen, by the way, sound really nice on a good listening rig. Their studios used to be at Mercata Studios, which is where Ezra Koenig interned while at Columbia University. Their stuff, like VW, sounds great. They took time and care and put it into their recordings. You can hear it on Lisbon and You & Me.
Man, have I gone down a memory hole listening to this album tonight. Thanks, Scoresmen. It's all bittersweet, and I wrote about it before and deleted it, but they are very real memories.
I think I'm actually getting old. I'm fifty-plus now and no longer a young man. That's hitting home a bit as I listen to this. The less time at a keyboard tonight is probably for the better. But it sounds so damn good, tracks 3-6 on Lisbon. I won't emote and will leave it at the technical. Listening on a pair of Sennheiser 650 HDs with a headphone amp from iFi and just enjoying it all. The Walkmen could always border on maudlin but never crossed the line between sad and schmaltz. And they sound great doing it.
Here's some of their touring equipment.
www.youtube.com
Man, have I gone down a memory hole listening to this album tonight. Thanks, Scoresmen. It's all bittersweet, and I wrote about it before and deleted it, but they are very real memories.
I think I'm actually getting old. I'm fifty-plus now and no longer a young man. That's hitting home a bit as I listen to this. The less time at a keyboard tonight is probably for the better. But it sounds so damn good, tracks 3-6 on Lisbon. I won't emote and will leave it at the technical. Listening on a pair of Sennheiser 650 HDs with a headphone amp from iFi and just enjoying it all. The Walkmen could always border on maudlin but never crossed the line between sad and schmaltz. And they sound great doing it.
Here's some of their touring equipment.
- YouTube
Auf YouTube findest du die angesagtesten Videos und Tracks. Außerdem kannst du eigene Inhalte hochladen und mit Freunden oder gleich der ganzen Welt teilen.
www.youtube.com
rockaction
Footballguy
And I don't want to step on Scoresman's toes here. Should I delete that? If you're getting to that, Scoresman, just let me know.
zamboni
Footballguy
I typically substitute "Windsor, Ontario" when that comes up in the song.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
Nice. I find it interesting where kids hear music now and what influences them.
My daughter hates riding the bus to school, but I have noticed that she likes a lot of old music because of it since they play the local "classics" station. We don't filter my music much in the car, and just listen to our albums and playlists, and with both kids refused to play the Kidzbop crap. I'd say right now her music and playlist is 1/3 oldies station, 1/3 parents (mostly me to my wife's annoyance), and 1/3 Minecraft stuff she randomly finds.
rockaction
Footballguy
Probably a better place here than in the big RIP thread: MAD artist alumnus Paul Di’Anno, original lead singer of Iron Maiden, has passed.
Former Iron Maiden Frontman Paul Di'Anno Dies at 66
Paul Di'Anno, who fronted Iron Maiden's first two albums, died in October 2024 at age 66.ultimateclassicrock.com
Aw man,
Just sixteen
Pickup truck
Out of money out of luck
Got no place to call my own
Hit the gas and here I go
I'm running free yeah
I'm running free
Run free, Paul. Did that from a fourteen year-old's memory. The only Maiden I dug back then.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
I grew to appreciate the 1st two albums a lot more in my old age. I couldn't be bothered when I was a fan in HS for whatever reason. It's been awhile, I might pop those on this morning.Probably a better place here than in the big RIP thread: MAD artist alumnus Paul Di’Anno, original lead singer of Iron Maiden, has passed.
Former Iron Maiden Frontman Paul Di'Anno Dies at 66
Paul Di'Anno, who fronted Iron Maiden's first two albums, died in October 2024 at age 66.
Aw man,
Just sixteen
Pickup truck
Out of money out of luck
Got no place to call my own
Hit the gas and here I go
I'm running free yeah
I'm running free
Run free, Paul. Did that from a fourteen year-old's memory. The only Maiden I dug back then.
Also, I was confused by the "MAD artist alumnus" part. Did I blank out on a Maiden list somewhere?
zamboni
Footballguy
I thought someone did one in an earlier edition - maybe I'm wrong.
rockaction
Footballguy
KP probably would have been on that, but I remember tons of Eddy talk for some reason around here.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
No surprise - I have a Maiden list started. I have reasons for not doing it, the first one is @Raging weasel is the bigger fan and don't want to step on toes. The other is I haven't been able to talk myself into giving those 90s albums a relisten yet.
Here is my contribution to the Paul tribute. If I remember correctly, one of the few he wrote with Harris as well.
- YouTube
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
www.youtube.com
zamboni
Footballguy
Nice - that's my favorite early Maiden tune. Love the slow ominous build until it rages out.No surprise - I have a Maiden list started. I have reasons for not doing it, the first one is @Raging weasel is the bigger fan and don't want to step on toes. The other is I haven't been able to talk myself into giving those 90s albums a relisten yet.
Here is my contribution to the Paul tribute. If I remember correctly, one of the few he wrote with Harris as well.
- YouTube
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
Very fitting its the tune he would cover too, for those reasons.Nice - that's my favorite early Maiden tune. Love the slow ominous build until it rages out.No surprise - I have a Maiden list started. I have reasons for not doing it, the first one is @Raging weasel is the bigger fan and don't want to step on toes. The other is I haven't been able to talk myself into giving those 90s albums a relisten yet.
Here is my contribution to the Paul tribute. If I remember correctly, one of the few he wrote with Harris as well.
- YouTube
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
Raging weasel
Footballguy
Wasn't me either though I did pick this cover and a cover by Maiden in the covers draft.No surprise - I have a Maiden list started. I have reasons for not doing it, the first one is @Raging weasel is the bigger fan and don't want to step on toes. The other is I haven't been able to talk myself into giving those 90s albums a relisten yet.
Here is my contribution to the Paul tribute. If I remember correctly, one of the few he wrote with Harris as well.
- YouTube
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
I've avoided doing a list because I know they are not a crowd favorite. If/when I do a list it would be a ultimate concert setlist with 31 as the opener and 1 as the closer.
rockaction
Footballguy
Wasn't me either though I did pick this cover and a cover by Maiden in the covers draft.No surprise - I have a Maiden list started. I have reasons for not doing it, the first one is @Raging weasel is the bigger fan and don't want to step on toes. The other is I haven't been able to talk myself into giving those 90s albums a relisten yet.
Here is my contribution to the Paul tribute. If I remember correctly, one of the few he wrote with Harris as well.
- YouTube
Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.
I've avoided doing a list because I know they are not a crowd favorite. If/when I do a list it would be a ultimate concert setlist with 31 as the opener and 1 as the closer.
I can hit you with a heart but we both know I won't make it through all those solos.
tuffnutt
Footballguy
31's
Favorite knowns:
This is Radio Clash- The Clash- Great opener for your list
Jive Talkin'- The Bee-Gees- One of my favs by them
Black Star- Radiohead- I'm very much looking forward to this list. Great band
Favorite Unknowns:
Take me Down- The Pretty Reckless- I think this is my favorite song this round
The Walk- The Airbourne Toxic Event- Never heard of them... but REALLY enjoyed this one
Time Trap- Built To Spill- I feel like I should know this band, but this song is great! got a Modest Mouse/Pinback feel to it.
Honorable mention: Time to Get a Gun- Fred Eaglesmith... Dont know if I'll like his stuff yet, but this one is pretty good!
Favorite knowns:
This is Radio Clash- The Clash- Great opener for your list
Jive Talkin'- The Bee-Gees- One of my favs by them
Black Star- Radiohead- I'm very much looking forward to this list. Great band
Favorite Unknowns:
Take me Down- The Pretty Reckless- I think this is my favorite song this round
The Walk- The Airbourne Toxic Event- Never heard of them... but REALLY enjoyed this one
Time Trap- Built To Spill- I feel like I should know this band, but this song is great! got a Modest Mouse/Pinback feel to it.
Honorable mention: Time to Get a Gun- Fred Eaglesmith... Dont know if I'll like his stuff yet, but this one is pretty good!
Raging weasel
Footballguy
I thought Time Trap sounded like Modest Mouse too so also liked this song.
Mister CIA
Footballguy
For me, Fred Eaglesmith falls on a spectrum between Tom Waits on one end, and a Candian version of Robert Earl Keen on the other (to include being a great storyteller). My selections lean towards the latter.
It's a pretty limited range of song topics though: It's just women, drugs, mistakes, and most of all, transportation - lots and lots of songs about transportation.
I think you'll be pleased.
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The Dreaded Marco
Footballguy
You’ll be hearing a lot of that on my playlist. They get compared to Modest Mouse frequently.
They definitely have some overlap but each has their own niche as well.
Two of my favorites.
Raging weasel
Footballguy
The 31's
Great start to the countdown with a nice mix of styles.
Known and Liked
This Is Radio Clash
I Can Survive
Take Me To the Top
Get Off and Jam
Stand
Jive Talkin'
Gave a like at some point in the past
A Shot in the Arm
Kashmir
At Dawn
New to me likes
Angela Surf City
Sweet Dreams
Time Trap- also a decent movie by this name
Caught Up
Spaceman
Denied
The Walk
Deadly Kiss
Great start to the countdown with a nice mix of styles.
Known and Liked
This Is Radio Clash
I Can Survive
Take Me To the Top
Get Off and Jam
Stand
Jive Talkin'
Gave a like at some point in the past
A Shot in the Arm
Kashmir
At Dawn
New to me likes
Angela Surf City
Sweet Dreams
Time Trap- also a decent movie by this name
Caught Up
Spaceman
Denied
The Walk
Deadly Kiss
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
I mean, I know what the Smiths sound like because I went to college...
Scoresman
Footballguy
Nah, it's fine. I enjoy reading it.
I didnt know that about their equipment but it makes sense why it sounds so good on a good pair of good headphones.
Also surprised I dont have lasting tinnitus after spending an entire show of theirs right next to one of those giant amps that they put right on the edge of the stage. Man were they good live.
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
This one sounded like The Band to me. Though it's easy to say that about anything that sounds vaguely "Americana."
-OZ-
Footballguy
North Detroit with spending way too many nights in Windsor during the summers of 1996 and 1997.
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
Despite taking guitar lessons, mine is way more interested in video games and Youtubers than in music. Part of it may be that he has sensory issues, so certain kinds of music are overwhelming for him.
Mister CIA
Footballguy
It tastes like chicken.
rockaction
Footballguy
Yeah, it's really vintage electric guitar/amp stuff. They had that studio I mention but that was before New York went absolutely haywire everywhere for real estate. I think they had to either shut it down, sell it, or move it to Philly, where two of their band members actually moved at one point (I believe trying to raise families was impossible in NYC for them). That's what I heard through the ether, anyway. I know Ezra Koenig did intern at the studios.
Yeah, it was Marcata Studios, and it was an all-analog studio that they recorded at. So you sort of know vintage sound—and good sound—is important to them. Everything they recorded sounds good—at least up through Lisbon, and I can't imagine Heaven is far off—and is nice when driven through a good pair of headphones. Just figured it was worth pointing out because "Angela Surf City" is so full of space and reverb that cuts through it that it's worth mentioning they pay attention to their equipment.
Columbia University displaced the studio with their forced purchase (eminent domain) of the building that it was in. Don't cite me on that, but I'm pretty darn sure it was academic ED that caused it all. (Yes, I used it with that implication. If you can't really afford it, get the city to seize it.)
rockaction
Footballguy
Here's a bit of history regarding the studio.
www.kevinsmcmahon.com
About - Kevin S. McMahon
Marcata Recording was first started by The Walkmen in 2000 as a purely analog facility. It is now a 24 Track Analog Tape/ Pro Tools based Recording Studio located in a 180 year old barn just outside of downtown New Paltz, in Upstate New York’s Hudson Valley.
www.kevinsmcmahon.com
-OZ-
Footballguy
One of mine is a huge rock fan. I might have him list the top 31 songs from his favorite - Foo Fighters.
The rest like music enough but it isn’t a huge part of their identity. The youngest takes dance and wants violin lessons but we haven’t found a good instructor yet.
Yambag
Footballguy
31's
Known and liked
Pretty Reckless, Crue, REM, Radiohead, Bee Gees
New Likes (*'s are my favorites)
Walkmen: Angela Surf City
Johnny Marr: Caught Up
Wilco: A Shot in the Arm
*Our Lady Peace: Denied
Airborne Toxic Event: The Walk
*Lord Huron: Fool for Love
*Candlebox: Elegante
Known and liked
Pretty Reckless, Crue, REM, Radiohead, Bee Gees
New Likes (*'s are my favorites)
Walkmen: Angela Surf City
Johnny Marr: Caught Up
Wilco: A Shot in the Arm
*Our Lady Peace: Denied
Airborne Toxic Event: The Walk
*Lord Huron: Fool for Love
*Candlebox: Elegante
Zegras11
Footballguy
Also suffered one of the worst bad beats ever yesterday. 7 stud high. I river a 10 to give me AAA1010. Guy to my left has k 9 7 3 rainbow and was raising me often to the end. His three hole cards were KKK. Pot was 15 percent of all the chips. Out six from money instead of 2nd in chips.
Scoresman
Footballguy
I thought it would make a good opener for the round. That's why I actually set my preferences to send me an email when @Zegras11 message was received.
Instead I'm aced out and placed 2nd.
I think we made a hell of a 1-2 punch to open things up.
But I thought most people put it on shuffle?
zamboni
Footballguy
MAC_32
Footballguy
This was my experience too. Only a couple I grew tired of halfway, just one heart smash (Pretty Reckless, wow), and a lot in between. I'll shout out Built To Spill and Funkadelic though. And that was an unexpected finish to the play list!
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
Oh yeah, well i didn’t like your songs either, so there!!
Pip's Invitation
Footballguy
Someday, his love will find you...Oh yeah, well i didn’t like your songs either, so there!!
Dr. Octopus
Footballguy
The weak class allowed you to sneak in Top 5.Oh yeah, well i didn’t like your songs either, so there!!
I like the Rollie years but mostly concentrated on 2 albums. I’m a big Santana fan so it’s natural I like those early albums but I wasn’t exposed to them much until later on.
I like a lot of the Steve Perry stuff as well. There’s one song (or two more accurately) where he steals the show.
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Eephus
Footballguy
A couple of new/old releases while we wait for the #30s
The Sheltering Sky is a King Crimson show from 1982 featuring the Fripp/Bruford/Levin/Belew band. The setlist is almost entirely then-recent material which makes sense considering the lineup but it does cut down on the surprises. I don't think any of the songs are "better" than the studio versions but it's still an interesting listen because of the extreme separation of the recording. Fripp's guitar is way over on the right channel with Belew's on the other side which makes it easier to dissect the music.
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Live: Vanquishers is a Songs: Ohia concert recorded in 2000. I assume it's a soundboard recording but it's a good one. Jason Molina was probably the biggest influence on Strand of Oaks. He's in good voice here and the band is excellent. It's a must listen if you're a fan of Molina's
The Sheltering Sky is a King Crimson show from 1982 featuring the Fripp/Bruford/Levin/Belew band. The setlist is almost entirely then-recent material which makes sense considering the lineup but it does cut down on the surprises. I don't think any of the songs are "better" than the studio versions but it's still an interesting listen because of the extreme separation of the recording. Fripp's guitar is way over on the right channel with Belew's on the other side which makes it easier to dissect the music.
SHELTERING SKIES (Live in Fréjus, August 27th 1982)
King Crimson · Album · 2024 · 11 songs
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Live: Vanquishers is a Songs: Ohia concert recorded in 2000. I assume it's a soundboard recording but it's a good one. Jason Molina was probably the biggest influence on Strand of Oaks. He's in good voice here and the band is excellent. It's a must listen if you're a fan of Molina's
MAC_32
Footballguy
Spaceman's fine. One of those I'll never seek out, but won't auto turn off either. That aptly describes a lot of the list. The play list was a pleasant afternoon of work-from-home on the back deck on an 80 degree and sunny late October day...just not one that caused me to say to myself I HAVE TO LISTEN TO THAT AGAIN to anything. Although I am spinning Take Me Down again right nowOh yeah, well i didn’t like your songs either, so there!!
jwb
Footballguy
I was close to taking Maiden this one. And Hallowed be Thy Name was my #1 in the UK countdown.
Tau837
Footballguy
Listened to the #31 playlist a couple times. Other than my own song:
- Favorites already known to me:
- Radiohead - Black Star
- Bee Gees - Jive Talkin'
- Favorites new to me:
- The Pretty Reckless - Take Me Down -- never heard of this artist, but looking forward to hearing more
- Lindsay Sterling - Kashmir -- obviously I know the original, never heard this cover before, really liked it
Mrs. Rannous
Footballguy
They are excellent. You won't be disappointed.
MAC_32
Footballguy
But have you heard of Cindy Lou Who
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