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Or we could start a new thread "Bad on record, Great live". Perfect candidate: The Grateful Dead. Although, I do like a lot of their studio records (in the case of "American Beauty" like is replaced with love) it's a known fact that the Dead were a live band and they struggled to...

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Leeds endured a string of bastards mishandling the clubs finances. There's really not been much realistic chance of 'maybe next year'. Cleveland's "maybe next year" has never been realistic either. It's just the enthusiasm and hope of its fans at the start and end of each season that mayb...

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Eels - The Cautionary Tales of Mark Oliver Everett (LP).

Swung by the record store on my way home and picked this up on double/clear vinyl LP. I've resisted playing any streams...looking forward to playing this tonight.

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This season is a write-off - & could've been worse. & there's a lot of work ahead, but there is some cause for optimism going forward.. I don't follow Leeds but the parallels between them and my club seem similar. Heartbreak, disappointment and "Maybe Next Year" has been Cleveland...

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Smashing Pumpkins - I like "Gish" and "Siamese Dream" and saw them during this time and was horribly disappointed. That may also have tainted my opinion of "Mellon Collie", which was the last album of theirs I bought and I thought it was over bloated and too full of fil...

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"Inside Llewyn Davis" Firstly, I love the Coen brothers. They are definitely two of the best filmmakers in the US and have been for many years. That said, I enjoyed this film but when it finished I felt somewhat unfulfilled and incomplete. Not something I can say very often after watching...

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Looked more into Hulu and it seems they only bring up broadcast tv, which we are getting now for free. I guess it is really a service for those without a tv? No point in it for us. We also have a Sony blueray streamer which allows us to get Netflix, Prime etc. Because of the issue of a lot of stream...

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Jorma Kaukonen Quah remastered yellow vinyl LP It's interesting that they felt the need to remaster "Quah". I wonder if Jorma was behind it and if so, why he felt it needed it? It's been reissued a few times over the years too yet, it (original pressings) are not particularly rare. BUT......

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GOAT w/Holy Wave. Holy Wave...can be summed up easily - 13th Floor Elevators meets Black Angels. Seeing that the Angels were channeling the Elevators, Holy Wave came across as a band clearly inspired by the BA's then they went out and bought some Roky. Perhaps a bit unfair and they were ok, I guess,...

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When it first started I was all in. On the day itself I woke up quite excited. The past couple years, however, I have grown more cynical. I don't have a problem with the idea to try and promote music and local record stores. That is great. What I don't like is the central focus is primarily on the m...

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what do you think of richard hawley's solo stuff (he was guitairist in longpigs before joining pulp)? i used to really like it but have gone of off it I've only heard one Hawley solo LP and it was years ago at a dinner party. That was kind of the impression that was left on me...dinner party music ...

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runaway wrote:I don't wanna live in a world where people don't like the Kinks and Beach Boys.

That's what makes open forums, such as this, exist...so that we can talk, discuss, dissect and share opinions. Not everyone will agree. There's no point in losing sleep over it.

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spzretent wrote:I think Radiohead were absoutely considered Brit Pop only because of Pablo Honey.

I always saw "Pablo" as a British latecomer entry to grunge. It seemed to precede the whole "Britpop" scene.

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Comics can also include Graphic Novels. I'm a huge fan of Crumb, Pekar, Spiegelman, Sacco etc. I grew up with things like Mad Magazine but I also loved the darker Creepy and Eerie comics. Dark Horse (HQ'd here in Portland) have started reissuing all the old Creepy and Eerie comics as hardback books ...

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I recently voiced my opinion of Suede to some friends. I'm not a fan. I'm not comparing them to either but, they fall somewhat in that category of Bowie or Queen. Yes, Butler is a decent guitarist but I never liked Anderson and the albums came off cold, over the top, pompous, pretentious and full of...

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I lived in London at the time...young (25 in '94) and no kids. Great memories and it felt like the UK was the center of the world and London its capital. I bought the MM and NME and tried to keep up with the latest new bands but it really did seem like both those rags would champion a band based on ...

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Queen - I cannot stand their overblown, anthemic opera rock. I will say though that if the Browns ever win a Championship I will no doubt be singing "We Are The Champions" loud and drunkenly. That will be my only Queen moment. But, that may never happen in my lifetime so, I will just cont...

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redcloud could you share the model number of the antenna you bought for those of us in the USA? thanks! http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12349516 It looks like a tablet, lies flat and looks no different sitting by our tv than our blue-ray streamer. Portland has several radio an...

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UPDATE: Ok, so I bought a $60 indoor antenna and I now have nearly 40 channels coming in with perfect picture and several at HD! All of them free! Just briefly flipping through I see some local channels I have never seen before (maybe they were on the cable but got lost in the 250+ options), one ch...

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We did it....today we officially cut the cable cord! As of Monday our bill was going to rise to $220 for basic cable, internet and phone! :shock: We had no special movie or sport channels just the basic package of 250 channels (!) and approx. 235 of them shit and 12 or so free. Decided to call Comca...

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"Draft Day"

I'm probably the only person in this forum that is interested in this film. Because of the subject matter I also can't imagine it being understood nor very popular outside of the US.

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Trapeze - Medusa

Glenn Hughes' band with the drummer who went on to be in Judas Priest...decent early 70's hard rock similar to Free and Deep Purple.

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The sound of Portland. I love this album.

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I admit, I will probably only go see this in the cinema (and on opening day) simply because it stars the Cleveland Browns. I can already predict the underdog, feel good script...General Manager finally pulls a bad team out of the depths of the cellar by trading some players and picking a stud in the...

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The Seeds - Raw & Alive. Currently two tracks that tear off the top of your skull are Up In Her Room and Gypsy Plays His Drums followed by the perfect scuzzy pop come down of Can't Seem To Make You Mine. It's a decent record but I'm not sure how much of it is truly "live". The volume ...

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April 16 - GOAT
I've been pretty vocal about my skepticism of this group. As they are playing here I figured I would see their live show and then either reevaluate my opinion or maybe it will be confirmed? We shall see.

April 23 - Jim Jones Revue

May 9 - Chris Robinson Brotherhood

June 8 - EELS

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I know MLS does not even come close to S.America or European league football BUT...today's Portland v Seattle match was superb. Eight goals scored, three in the first 25 minutes alone! Portland led 4-2 and should have walked out with the pts but they did as they so often do and folded in the second ...

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Have to say...in the first ten or so minutes of that Kraftwerk video, as the camera pans the audience, they look obviously stoned but also pretty bored. It's not until the drums really come in that they start to show some enthusiasm.

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In case there might be confusion for some...there are at least three (I"m sure more) bands that used the name Kaleidoscope. The one I have been raving about were from the US (Los Angeles). Probably because of all the eastern instruments they used and how eclectic their music was I think their r...

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From the rockin' blues of "Cuckoo" posted above to the psychedelic "Keep Your Mind Open". They blend folk, country and eastern throughout their songs too. Amazing band!

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There are several versions of this song but this has always been my favorite. Play loud!

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Kaleidoscope - Side Trips
Kaleidoscope - A Beacon From Mars
Kaleidoscope - Incredible

I go back to these records periodically and am always blown away by them. What a phenomenal band. I honestly cannot think of any band before nor since that was/is as eclectic, creative or talented as this band.

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Originals were pressed on a small label called "Head". Quite rare so the three figures is pretty much the going rate. Big Beat reissued it on CD (with The Action tracks runcible mentioned) and there is a Head reissue on LP too. Not sure if the LP is a bootleg or not. My feeling is that it ...

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This Malaysian Airline plane is all consuming on our news. I honestly do not know what CNN will do with themselves once they find the plane. They will have to continue, somehow to discuss it endlessly. The theories have ranged from the outrageous scare mongering (stolen and landed in a remote airstr...

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"Inside Llewyn Davis" Firstly, I love the Coen brothers. They are definitely two of the best filmmakers in the US and have been for many years. That said, I enjoyed this film but when it finished I felt somewhat unfulfilled and incomplete. Not something I can say very often after watching...

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Not sure how many people in here know, or care about, the 60's British band - Mighty Baby. But, in my opinion they were one of the greatest bands from the period. Completely noncommercial, yet brimming with talent....they emerged out of the ashes of the mid-60's beat band, The Action. Their first al...

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Saw a couple films recently: "Gloria" - my wife and I went to see this. A Chilean film about a divorced woman in her mid 50's who is trying to live a life of a 20 something. Going to bars and clubs, having lots of sex with the wrong people, waking up with heavy hangovers disheveled on a be...

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To be inspired is one thing but it is what you do with your inspiration that is key. Why settle for a mere copy when you can have the real thing? I would choose to put on "Soul Kiss" over searching these guys out. They should be proud of who they get inspiration from but now need to try an...

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This doc was playing Portland last Sunday - one night only - and I very nearly took my son to see it. But, he was out with friends and my wife and I went to see a movie instead. I think any album or band that is so hyped is almost guaranteed to disappoint. The thing is, with "Spiderland", ...

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We live in a landslide area (and earthquake). Usually they (landslides) are just an inconvenience for example, a road closed due to a slide but there have been some bad ones where houses have slid down hills here in Portland. It is natural occurrence because it rains a lot....there's a lot of mud an...

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This is horrific but sadly not uncommon in this part of the world. We get a lot of rain on the western side of the Cascades add to it clear cutting of the hills/mountains means it happens frequently here in the Pacific Northwest. A similar, but not as deadly, landslide happened in Vernonia, Oregon a...

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We're only looking at a long weekend away (due to not wanting to leave Dylan for too long), so Portland along with the CRB, as great as it would be, wouldn't really fit the bill I'm afraid Redcloud. Hahaha....I know. I wasn't serious with my reply. Also, my typing was faster than my brain was think...

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Come to Portland (great city, near mountains and sea) and you can see this show. I've seen them twice before and they never fail to disappoint. Also, as it is "An Evening with" that means they will have no support, play two sets and jam for 3 hours giving you your money's worth: http://www...

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I'll take some photos of my record room and put up here. My "man cave" is in the basement but my stereo is upstairs. I turned an old walk in closet into my record room and painted on the walls, built some shelves, hung posters. Whenever friends come over they jokingly ask if it is alarmed ...

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Zephyr - Sunset Ride (1972)

Tommy Bolin had departed by the time they recorded this LP so, it is often overlooked. But, Candy Givens' voice is at its most controlled and the rest of the musicians are equally top notch.

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Took my turntable down today for a tune-up. Been at least a year since I changed the cartridge. I am pretty sure I could probably get more use out of it but was motivated to do so today. Ended up getting a Rega Elys-2 cartridge. Spent a bit more money than I have in the past but, my guys at the ster...

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burningwheel wrote:Saw them a few weeks ago, they were awesome

They are playing Portland on Tuesday but I'm out of town so will miss them. I have yet to hear the new album though. A local paper says it is ok but doesn't reach the same heights as "Fever".

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Cheers to Jack White who inspired me to dust down my GFR albums. This video says it all about how big this band were and the vibe of early 70's rock. I love the kids at 1'18! This was also one of my fave songs when I was a kid. Fond memories.

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rock really did attain perfection in 1974 ;) Grand Funk were one of my favorite bands when I was a kid. Their first four studio albums + the Live album were constantly being played in my bedroom as well as early Aerosmith, early KISS and UFO. I still have the tatty poster that came with "Live&...

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Sad news indeed!

Janus_B wrote:Well...at this point I'm convinced that Iggy Pop is immune to AIDS, the zombie apocalypse, and just death in general.

Add to that Keith Richards. He will probably out live us all like one of those giant 150-200 year old Galapagos tortoises.

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mc wrote: have you read "Eels: Blinking Lights And Other Revelations", a biography of the band,

I was in a local bookstore and found a copy of this today.

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moop wrote:just finished reading Albert Hofmann's 'lsd: my problem child'
amazing stuff! (thanks to semisynthetic who i think recommended this)

It is a very good, enlightening book.

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In 1978 I was nine years old and this was one of the coolest songs I had ever heard. 36 years later and I still think it is a fuckin' bad ass tune.

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I liked that Roky/Elevators tribute! It had Bongwater and the Butthole Surfers! I know what you mean about these types of releases usually being a disappointment, but we can't have them outshining the original material I guess... The Spacemen 3 Tribute featuring Mogwai, Bowery Electric and Bardo Po...

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Saw this on LP at a record store this past weekend. These type of albums never really work for me. But then again, I could still be bitter from the disappointment of buying the "Where the Pyramid Meets The Eye" tribute of Roky & The Elevators. Bought it on tape back in 1990 when it fir...

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Bardo Pond: Refulgo (arrived in the post yesterday) Thoughts? Lovely! Nice record, excellent service with FLAC downloads, decent artwork. I've only listened to it a couple of times yet. Really lovely gritty fuzzy dream stuff. What else could you ask for really? Ah! I didn't realize this was back ca...

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The Chambers Brothers - "New Generation"

One of the best soul rock albums recorded? Possibly. Perfect for a Sunday afternoon. Great album art too!

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I'm glad this Kickstarter was successful. I'm really looking forward to this doc when it comes out. About 12 or so years ago I saw a huge poster art exhibit at Olympia and in the Griffin section they had an original acrylic canvas (approx 5'x5' - maybe larger) of his flying eyeball design used for t...

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olan wrote:Bardo Pond: Refulgo (arrived in the post yesterday)

Thoughts?

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Thanks for the info. They were really dull when I saw them in 2007 but I have listened to a lot more of their stuff since then so maybe its time to given them another chance. Agreed. Their 2007 tour was pretty bad. But, to be fair they have been much better since and as shalloboi points out, much o...

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Captain Beyond - s/t (1972)

Re-discovering this one and it sounds better than ever.

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I have not read either. But, I have read his autobio, which I bought at a WH Smith's before moving back to the States. I'll look out for the band bio. Cheers! "Mmmmm Bop"? Wow! :) The bio about his dad...does it mirror the British made tv doc "Parallel Worlds/Parallel Universe"? ...

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I am in total agreement with mc. I first heard "BF" when it came out and was blown away from the beginning. The songs that still, very powerfully, resonate off that album are "Guest List" and "Manchild". I love "Daisies" too but, I think if I had to choose jus...

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The Masters Apprentices - "Choice Cuts".

Brilliant album from start to finish but, side A, in particular, is phenomenal. Early 70's heavy rock at its best and most delicious!

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What a good album to start with? "Electro-Shock Blues" is one of the greatest albums of the past 20 years. Be forewarned though...it is not a happy album! It is a tale of a sister's suicide, a mother's diagnosis of cancer and dealing with the ghosts of his father's death. The emotional we...

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