OT: Music Thread

[Strummergas]

I like (to varying degrees) all those bands (except Pink Floyd). There's just a weird common thread there that somehow elevates those bands into some kind of sacred cow.

I saw Replacements back in the day. Unfortunately, it was the post-Bob Replacements and they were very polished and saccharine.

From what I've heard (too young to have been there), live Bob-era Replacements shows were overrated (unless you like wrecks). There's no question the albums were better when Bob was in the band, but man shambolic doesn't even describe them on some nights back then.

 

[BrockLobster]

If BD Gallof was to write a tune.

I miss BDG. So i just looked him up and apparently he is also a tool fan.

 

[saintunspecified]

Actually, I do. I enjoy the first LP.

I mentioned the Replacements specifically to show that this phenomenon isn't limited to mainstream artists.

In the same vein, I don't understand why folks like the Pixies so much.

 

[Strummergas]

I miss BDG. So i just looked him up and apparently he is also a tool.

Fixed!

 

[beach]

In the same vein, I don't understand why folks like the Pixies so much.

I saw the Pixies last year and I thought they were horrific.

 

[Richie Daggers Crime]

In the same vein, I don't understand why folks like the Pixies so much.

I saw them back in the day and they were way better than the Replacements, although I feel they were only okay live. Very dry and aloof. Never broke a sweat. Loud, though.

Funnily, the main problem with both those bands is the same: shaky rhythm sections, specifically the drumming. Interestingly, the Replacements got more stilted and lost their rolling edge as time went on, then broke up, but the Pixies went the opposite direction and were actually developing into a real solid unit, then broke up.

 

[BrockLobster]

In the same vein, I don't understand why folks like the Pixies so much.

I feel the same way about phish. I saw them twice. I just dont get it...

 

[notDatsyuk]

I stlll have a vinyl copy of their number of the beast album. Classic.

I'm an ACDC fan, Back in Black, classic. Though Thunderstruck is probably my fav

A friend of mine who has played in a couple of AC/DC cover bands (drums or bass), says that AC/DC isn't just the name of the band, but the chord structure of all their songs.

They have some really good songs, but very formulaic.

 

[ThreeLeftSkates]

I am sure the LI guys hate what is left of Blue Oyster Cult, but have any of you heard the Stalk-Forrest Group album? A snapshot from an alternative universe.

 

[Doshell Propivo]

Man, Neal Casal is dead.

There’s A Reward: A Celebration of the Life & Music of Neal Casal to benefit MusiCares® – Tickets – The Capitol Theatre – Port Chester, NY – September 25th, 2019

 

[Strummergas]

Supergrass has reunited for a 25th Anniversary tour. Just got my tickets for the Brooklyn show in April.

 

[The Winter Soldier]

One of the best concerts I ever went to was this John Mellencamp concert. Played 2 and a half hours plus. Really surprised me after all these years it still ranks as the top 3 rock concerts I have seen live. Probably #2 of all time.

 

[doublechili]

We've talked about The Marcus King Band here: I see that they're headlining the Beacon for the first time - in late December. I think tix are either already on sale or go on sale very soon. I can't get there, but for those of you in NY I would think that would be a pretty cool/historic show to see.

 

[Richie Daggers Crime]

One of the best concerts I ever went to was this John Mellencamp concert. Played 2 and a half hours plus. Really surprised me after all these years it still ranks as the top 3 rock concerts I have seen live. Probably #2 of all time.

Was he Johnny Cougar, John Cougar, John Cougar Mellencamp, or John Mellencamp at that point?

 

[The Winter Soldier]

Was he Johnny Cougar, John Cougar, John Cougar Mellencamp, or John Mellencamp at that point?

John Mellencamp by then. That concert was to support the Lonesome Jubilee LP. Yes LP they called it then. One of the best LP's written IMO. He was the first rock performer to add a fiddler and accordion player. The guy could really sing and dance back then. Played for atleast a hour one set. Took a break, came back did another 1 hour. And finished with a good long encore. There was no opening act. The night was 2 1/2 hours long. Long for concerts these days.

 

[The Winter Soldier]

One of the wildest times I can recall at a concert is when this tune came on. I think some of you will enjoy this tune. Great rock tune to experience live.

 

[Doshell Propivo]

We've talked about The Marcus King Band here: I see that they're headlining the Beacon for the first time - in late December. I think tix are either already on sale or go on sale very soon. I can't get there, but for those of you in NY I would think that would be a pretty cool/historic show to see.

Just got my tickets for the Mpls show. This guy (and his band) smokes.

 

[Doshell Propivo]

These should be some sweet shows too: Trigger Hippy Shares 'The Door' Single & Tour Dates: Exclusive Premiere

 

[Richie Daggers Crime]

John Mellencamp by then. That concert was to support the Lonesome Jubilee LP. Yes LP they called it then. One of the best LP's written IMO. He was the first rock performer to add a fiddler and accordion player. The guy could really sing and dance back then. Played for atleast a hour one set. Took a break, came back did another 1 hour. And finished with a good long encore. There was no opening act. The night was 2 1/2 hours long. Long for concerts these days.

Well, he had a pretty decent drummer back in the day. I'm guessing he stuck with him for a while, because the kit work was always pretty good when I'd hear it on the radio.

 

[The Winter Soldier]

Well, he had a pretty decent drummer back in the day. I'm guessing he stuck with him for a while, because the kit work was always pretty good when I'd hear it on the radio.

Kenny Aronoff. His list of credits is too long to name, one of the best drummers in the biz. A New Yorker also.

 

[Richie Daggers Crime]

Kenny Aronoff. His list of credits is too long to name, one of the best drummers in the biz. A New Yorker also.

Thanks. Just looked him up on Wikipedia, so now I have everything I need to know about this dude.

 

[BrockLobster]

We've talked about The Marcus King Band here: I see that they're headlining the Beacon for the first time - in late December. I think tix are either already on sale or go on sale very soon. I can't get there, but for those of you in NY I would think that would be a pretty cool/historic show to see.

Never heard of em til your post...the song "virginia" is pretty friggin solid.

 

[Richie Daggers Crime]

Bunch of cool stuff by some great old bands came out in the last couple of weeks. New Subhumans (UK) LP, Sicko compilation LP, Touche Amore reissue/rerecording, new Boris the Sprinkler LP, new Moving Targets LP (!!!), Cancer Bats/Single Mothers split, Alice Cooper EP (!!!).

 

[Richie Daggers Crime]

I went to a local record/CD show this morning and man that market is about to collapse. Too many people asking way too much for shitty records. Why the f*** is a copy of Pyromania $30? That shit sold 10 million copies. It's a $5 record. Black Sabbath records in fair condition should not be $45. When you're selling Peabo Bryson and Carpenters records for $15, you need to take a step the f*** back.

That being said, I did find some deals. I picked up In The Court of The Crimson King for $5. Some Girls for $4. Houses of the Holy for $4. The New Alliance version of Land Speed Record for $20, Clikatat Ikatowi - Orchestrated and Conducted By for $20, which was a record on my shortlist, and Born Against - 9 Patriotic Hymns for $18.

 

[doublechili]

Has anyone else seen any of Ken Burns' "Country Music" documentary currently on PBS? I haven't watched any of his stuff in a while (kinda all started to seem the same), but this one is really good. When I was a kid my dad was a Hank Williams Sr and Buck Owens fan and as a result of hearing that all the time I like the more traditional southern/old timey and also some western country music (in which category I include the Dead). I may stop watching after they get past Johnny Cash and into the modern era.