Frank Zappa Durham, NC 2/24/73 (JWB-Flambay-overnitefreak) I'm the Slime Don't You Ever Wash That Thing
Cruising through youtube. Watching a few Dinosaur Jr clips. Really into these guys in the early 90s and still dig them a lot. Saw them in '94.
I think my issue with some of those 80's punk bands like Replacements and say Husker Du is that the production, especially on the major label stuff let's the material down. It's so clean and sterile sounding at times with that 80s reverb. I really enjoyed the recent Replacements live release from Maxwells circa '86 as it had a nice raw enthusiastic sound that captures the truer sound of the band IMHO.
I'm surprised now how indifferent I was to this EC/Winwood collaboration when I first heard it. Although it doesn't get record breaking air time at home, it is very enjoyable, with both burning it up, along with a good band, enthusiastic energy and good setlist. Along with the new comes an old live show at the Whisky A Go Go, John Mayall's live 1973 follow-up to a favorite of mine, the live Jazz Blues Fusion.
Henry Cow to me is a band you have to be in the mood to listen to. Tonight is the night. Great stuff. Western Culture.
I actually love HD up through Zen Arcade but once they went major label again the 80s production is an issue for me.
Gil Scott-Heron The Revolution Will Not Be Televised 1989 CD reissue of this 1974 compilation: Yes, the original LP artwork is much better. The CD has six bonus tracks though and I believe the whole Pieces of a Man album.
HOOTEROLL? HOWARD WALES & JERRY GARCIA Actually, I’m playing the 2003 CD reissue, but I wanted to include a picture of the superior original 1971 LP cover.
I saw one of the drunken half-assed performances when seeing them opening for Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers. They were clearly out of it from the start, and although the crowd was trying to encourage them, their set was short and incredibly sloppy, with occasional incoherent comments from Westerberg. Shame, because I was looking forward to them as much as Petty, who I had already seen multiple times.
Pretty much the same here. I find that most music that 'clicks' instantly isn't the stuff that stays with you over the long haul. There are exceptions, of course, as in anything else. Jazz is the classic genre that rewards digging and repeated listening to really appreciate and come to love. I've found the Dead to be the same in many respects, as my favorite periods to listen to have changed drastically since first diving into the rabbit hole.
Whiny, existential 80s music that holds up way better than most whiny, existential 80s music. "Killing Moon" is a great song.
