Likes: I listen to Old and in the Way, Garcia's bluegrass band, and liked the album Workingman's Dead. Beyond that, when they were at the height of their popularity I was into jazz and not listening to any rock music.Originally Posted by starthrower
I listen to Old and in the Way, Garcia's bluegrass band, and liked the album Workingman's Dead. Beyond that, when they were at the height of their popularity I was into jazz and not listening to any rock music.
I'm more of a jazz listener myself. And I was never a big Dead fan although I'll listen to them for a week or two once a year or two. Right now I'm still on my acoustic / folk listening kick. Playing some Martin Simpson this morning. And I bought a couple used Tim O'Brien albums.
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“Music makes you feel feelings. Words make you think thoughts. But a song can make you feel a thought.”
- Yip Harburg
His Home Recordings record, out this year, is excellent.I'm more of a jazz listener myself. And I was never a big Dead fan although I'll listen to them for a week or two once a year or two. Right now I'm still on my acoustic / folk listening kick. Playing some Martin Simpson this morning. And I bought a couple used Tim O'Brien albums.
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The kind of stripped-down music making that I prefer above all other.
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Punk/new wave/post-punk etc. part three.
Elvis Costello - This Year's Model (second album from 1978, plus thirteen bonus tracks).
The Cramps - Songs the Lord Taught Us (debut album from 1980, plus five bonus tracks):
The Cure - Pornography (fourth album from 1982):
'...a violator of his word, a libertine over head and ears in debt and disgrace, a despiser of domestic ties, the companion of gamblers and demireps, a man who has just closed half a century without a single claim on the gratitude of his country or the respect of posterity...' - Leigh Hunt on the Prince Regent (later George IV).
ὃν οἱ θεοὶ φιλοῦσιν ἀποθνῄσκει νέος [Those whom the gods love die young] - Menander
I agree - least I'm presuming you are referring to American Beauty & Workingman's Dead.
Edit - should have read the next few posts before adding my comment - still reckon Sugar Magnolia is hard song to dislike.
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The 50th Anniversary of American Beauty is out this year. I always liked Workingman's Dead but never listened to AB. Listening now - nice.
American Beauty (50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition)(3CD w/O-card)
Grateful Dead
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Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie,who else?
"Puritanism:The haunting fear that someone,somewhere,may be happy."
H.L.Mencken
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John Prine was an American original.
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"Puritanism:The haunting fear that someone,somewhere,may be happy."
H.L.Mencken
1998
Dobro & lap steel songs and instrumentals.
“Music makes you feel feelings. Words make you think thoughts. But a song can make you feel a thought.”
- Yip Harburg
The North Star Grassman and the Ravens - Sandy Denny.
This album came out in 1971 on the renowned Island record label - I clearly recall the quality of the vinyl it was pressed on was fabulous. I guess in todays terms it would be regarded as an audiophile pressing.
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An album that was regarded as an oddball release when it first came out, but for me its quaintness has an endearing quality - decidedly British in its sound it is probably still an acquired taste.
^^^
RT isn't as quirky and bloody English as he used to be. He's more popular in America now.
“Music makes you feel feelings. Words make you think thoughts. But a song can make you feel a thought.”
- Yip Harburg
Harry Pepl - Cracked Mirrors. Nice!
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I have to say that the last number of albums of his are for me not the Richard Thompson I grew up with and loved. Don't get me wrong they are decent enough but its almost as if he is producing his music in a style more acceptable to a larger audience rather than being true to his roots.
His choice I guess but I'm glad I still have the early albums to listen to.
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