Re: The X/Brave New Waves
Dave P. wrote: For those who don't know what Paul is talking about (that's a lot of us, generally g), whew...at least it's good to know that I'm not the only one... Is it really? Interesting. I haven't been to Oxford in years (no good reason to go there, unless I have a jones to around rich, white, snob kids). That was a great record store. well, at least as of 1992... I did hear that the basement of Mac Joe's got remodeled, it's no longer the cold little punk dungeon it used to be. no more pool of "liquid" in the middle of the floor anymore? Paul
The X/Brave New Waves
Carl Wilson wrote: Good friends of mine run the (*very* professional - much more so than commercial radio) all-night CBC Radio 2 new-music program Brave New Waves, Ok, you Cinti folk had the X - Bam, the future of rock and roll - thanks to 89.9 out of Windsor, it was Brave New Waves and Nightlines that I was taping at night (and listening to the next day) to hear some great bands (that didn't receive much airplay). I found an old tape of the show only to discover they were playing something off the *just released* "Whites off earth now" album by this new group out of Toronto, Cowboy Junkies. (the music set also included Patti Smith and Half Japanese) Carl W: what ever happened to Brent Bambrey (wasn't that the original hosts name?) But I wasn't as cool as Gravel Train Mitch...he actually got on the show by calling the answering machine and leaving a request. (Note to the uneducated: on Nightlines, in order to put in a request, you must call this answering machine and answer the question posed on the recorder first, and then place your request) The following week, they would play back some of the better responses to the question. re: Oxford. Who else recalls when Looney T-birds was this little hole in the wall on some side street in Oxford? Last time I drove through that town, it was on the main drag, and quite large. Paul
Re: V-Roys
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: In case anyone was wondering, the V-Roys are *still* the best live band in America. Mitch Matthews wrote: Uh, you better put something like "IMHO" before that statement, because IMHO, The Bottle Rockets hold that title, uh...obviously you didn't see them here in Pittsburgh last time around... Hmm, although few will deny (again, IMHO) that The Beat Farmers were the best live band when they were around (Dick, you're still in my soul). ok Mitch, you've redeemed yourself...we'll let you back anytime you want! Paul np: Damned - Best of
RE: Clip: New Faces Show
Jon Weisberger wrote: I'm kind of surprised that folks aren't clued in to Jon Randall, since anyone who has a copy of Emmylou Harris' Live At The Ryman has heard him play and sing. I guess that might explain why I haven't a clue who this cat is, now doesn't it! g Paul np: Golen Palominos - Thundering Herd/Best of
Re: Clip: New Faces Show
jon clipped wrote: Jon Randall. Very smooth performance, and his rendition of the hauntingly lonely I Can't Find An Angel was chilling. Unfortunately, the audience had heard so many ballads by this point that the song's subtlety was lost on a crowd fighting post-dinner fatigue. Can anyone back me up on this one (or prove me wrong): Wasn't this the "country singin' kid from KY" on MTV's "Real World" when they were in So. CA? For some reason I wanna say his name was Jon. Rave On, Paul
Re: Iggy/Pretenders/Clash/A********g
Mitch Matthews wrote: Note to Paul Ameritwang: Just drove by the Latin Quarter (note to readers: we both saw Red Hot Chili Peppers and Young Fresh Fellows there), and it looks like it's being gutted or torn down slowly. well, it's too bad they haven't had a decent show there since 1990. for those uninformed about the deco of detroit, i believe the Latin Quarter was an old dance hall (from the days of dance halls? let's say the '30s?) I don't recall there being much around it, but when you looked really close, you could see the history there. (i'm a sucker for cool old buildings) For the record, I also recall seeing a The Veldt/Jesus Mary Chain show there as well...FWIW. Paul np: WRCT - "The Fear Whiskey Show starring P2's own Carl Zimring" (that's how he's billing it these days g (j/k)
Re: iggy pop
Steve Gardner writes: The Iggy Pop documentary on VH-1 last night was awesome. It really made me want to see him live. I'm sure he's not as crazy as he once was...but some of the footage showed him as still being pretty damn wild on stage. I recall reading the review in the paper of the Pearl Jam show in Pgh last summer. Iggy was the opener. The basis of the review was to say IGGY BLEW PEARL JAM OFF THE STAGE! It raved about Iggy's performance and said that Pearl Jam would have a hard time beating him...to which they failed miserably. Iggy/Stooges covers npimh (in no particular order): 1970 - Mission of Burma 1969- Sisters of Mercy Loose - Blake Babies The Passenger - Siouxsie the Banshees Search Destroy - Red Hot Chili Peppers (didn't EMF do this too?) Funtime - R.E.M. Loose - Buick McKaine Paul
Re: Miss America thread ...
Ron queries What song would you like to see a Miss America candidate perform and get you to jump out of your seat? Jerry C. responds with: The Divinyls - I Touch Myself Ok, I could add, Frankie Goes to Hollywood - "Relax" in here, but just for Curry's sake, I'm gonna throw STYX - "Miss America" into the list! g Paul np: Pere Ubu (Terminal Drive actually)
Re: twanglife after 50, 60, 70 ...
TS wrote: I think they're most interested in folks whose careers either took off or changed radically later in life (e.g. Walser). no twang...no music...off subject? how 'bout Grandma Moses? Paul np: Ernie Isley - "Let's Go"
Re: Tweedy quote/alt.country
purcell wrote: Nothing against the original Postcard-to-P2 folks (I was one, been on since day one), but P2 didn't get really interesting until lots of non-Postcarders started coming along. Thank you Dave. I will take that as a complement. Todd Larson in his pledge for President of P2 wrote: (Joined Postcard in 1994 as an Uncle Tupelo fan. Knew pretty much nothing else about country music or alt.country music. Spent the last five years trying to learn. Spends all money buying CD's recommended by Don Y. and Jon W. Still thinks Uncle Tupelo is among the best two or three bands ever. Someday may grow up and know better.) See Todd, the first thing you have to realize is NOT to buy anything recommended by Yates or Weisberger. Paul np: Potatomen - On the Avenue
Re: George
Derek wrote: Something tells me that he one hand on the phone, and one on his cassettewait which one's holding the wheel. ok, who else out there is picturing the scene in Planes Trains Automobiles where John Candy tries to take off his coat? **not to be meant in bad taste towards Mr. Jones** Paul
Re: Old 97s blurb
benperry clipped: But he was concerned enough to call the band's new manager, Chris Blake (who once handled Toad the Wet Sprocket, poor guy), wasn't the former drummer from Killbilly the Old 97s manager? What happened to him? Paul
RE: A Shuffle and a Hook?
oh wait...now that whole Blues Traveler song ("Hook") makes sense now
Paul
np: Pere Ubu - Datapanik
Matt Benz wrote:
a "Hook" is what grabs you about a song: a repeating riff, a catchy
chorus, something that sticks in your heart and pulls ya in. A hook.
-Original Message-
From: Jeff Wall [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Subject: Re: A Shuffle and a Hook?
okay, what's a hook? no fishing jokes please
Jeff Wall
Fatboy Slim eating MMs and Cake riding on a Jet (minimal twang, if any)
A few weeks back, I actually caught some of 120 Minutes on MTV, and found my self actually intrigued/enthused by the 3 videos I did catch (one, of course, was the new Sparklehorse). The other 2 artists, (I actually wrote their names down to look into) were Fatboy Slim - "Praise You" and Eminem. Now, I hadn't heard either name for at least 2 weeks, then, all of a sudden I'm hearing both of themAnd just last week, I heard that Fatboy Slim is actually a former Housemartin (Norman Cook?), which caught my attention as well (since I've always liked the Housemartins...and thought the Beautiful South was "ok", but never got into "Beats Int'l) Honestly, I doubt I can be sold on the Eminem camp, however, I've noticed jdiva "np'ing" the disc a few times. Fatboy Slim, now there's a different story. Regarding CAKE: I've always enjoyed their radio songs to a point where I'm not sick of hearing them when they are played (maybe because they don't get too much play (or overplayed) around these parts...at least not on the stations I listen to). Although, not on my "short wantlist", I may have to add their name onto my "need to look into" list...thanks Neal. "Jet" covers reminds me of this Jellyfish disc I have where they do "Jet", "Let 'Em In" and "No Matter What" (Badfinger) live. I believe the "Jet" cover is intro'd with "This is the sexiest song ever written"...and then the singer goes on to say, "I think you know what 'Jet' really means..." Ok, I lied, there's no twang in this post. Paul np: Bangles - September Gurls
Twang TV (of sorts?) Tonight? (alliteration sold separately)
I was just utilizing the movie listings of my digital cable (yeah yeah...i happen to *like* The Game Show network)...and noticed that TNT is playing the movie: The Deliberate Stranger meanwhile back in the 'burgh, tonight The Deliberate Strangers are performing with the Crawling Low band... coincidence?? I think not! Stop by their show tomorrow night at Plutos and I'll buy ya a drink!*** Paul np: Alejandro Escovedo - With These Hands *** offer not valid for residents in the state of Pennsylvania. No purchase necessary.
M. Ness (was: Re: SxSW)
Straight dope talkin' Neal Weiss wrote: He's he's busy recording, looking for a late spring/early summer release. It's told to be a acoustic country-folk experience that also happens to feature cameos by Bruce Springsteen and Brian Setzer. Bruce, I am told, is quite the Social D fan. Ok...that leads to question #2: is this to be released on Epic? Paul
re: The North Carolina Run Starts This Friday!
Mitch Matthews wrote: Now I don't have a problem deciding what to get Paul Ameritwang for his birthday (forget Jeznowka). I think Mitch is trying to get me drunk... (sorry bud, but I hate to break the news to ya, but ya already missed my birthday) Capricorn's rule! (i truly don't know what that means, since i know zilch on the zodialogical signs, but Curry told me it was a great pick up line in bars... g) Paul
Re: An Introduction...
Mike, from Rome, NY, wrote: I was wondering if anyone here enjoys any stuff by 16 Horsepower, The Grifters or Railroad Jerk--not necessarily ND-style stuff. Welcome Mike... you will find this list to be very diverse in their interests... don't be shy...however if you feel compelled to lurk, there is a 3-4 day period in June when the lurkers take over the list, spearheaded by a trusty lurker named AL... personally, I can't stand any of the music they talk about, however, I'm just really lonely, and find weeding through 100 or so emails a day the thing I need to keep my razors in the medicine closet... g I did, however, see Railroad Jerk once...they were attending the same Pavement show I was at the Roseland in NYCof course, they are on my latest ebay purchase... (see below) Indie-twang-punk wannabe, Paul np: V/A - What's Up Matador?
Re: The North Carolina Run Starts This Friday!
::yawn:: did someone say something, that I should not have missed? sorry, Paul
Re: Speaking of covers
CK wrote: So did anyone else catch the non-ironic Primus cover of The Devil Went Down to Georgia on MTV's 120 Minutes last night? Quite the nifty clay-mation type video. Indeedin fact, the first time I watch few segments of 120 Minutes in literally years, and I see that *and* the new Sparklehorse video! Still, cover for cover, I think I prefer the Levellers' version over the Primus one, however, that Primus video couldn't have been cheap to produce! Paul
Re: Warner Western/Strangers
Carl Z. wrote: slowly recovering from a mess at work, conjunctivitis, and the Walter Payton news. So how was the Deliberate Strangers show last night? Carl's gonna need a lot more explaining to do on why he missed the show!!! btw: It was a great show last night. Part time Stranger drummer, David Pohl's band, (I forget the band's name, but think it was something like, Soma Metizo) was EXCELLENT! I suck at describing music, etc. (that's why I'm not a writer, eh?)...but I'll do my best. The make up of the band is David on a full drum kit (unlike what he plays with the Strangers), a guy on some aborigone-tubed like instrument (let's call it a primitive trombone), a couple of bongo/conga styled players (one of which played guitar that I noticed) and a combination of male and female vocals (separately). The guy's vocals were very "reggae" flavored, while the female's tended to hinge on a hip-hop, or trip-hop type thing. There's definitely a groove thing going on. In fact, the acousticness of the whole thing *kinda* reminded me of when LL Cool J did that acoustic (MTV Unplugged?) show on MTV about 6 years ago...I could easily see these kids on the road with someone like Beck...A band I will definitely check out again, when I see that they're playing!! As far as the Strangers go, they were fantastic! They played the their new disc from start to finish (with one minor exception midway to pre-empt an inevitable de-tuning). They even had a guest trumpeter on stage for one track, who, unfortunately is named Garth, I do believe. If you see them coming your way, make sure you check them out!! And finishing the night off was the Naildrivers! Erin Co. sounded even better than the Pre-Twangburgh show...but unfortunately, Erin brought no pie! Paul np: Bettie Seveert - Lamprey
Re: Bye, Bye American Pie...
I wrote: Just thought I'd be the first to chime in that today (Tue. Feb. 3rd) is the *40th Anniversary* of the plane crash that took the lives of Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and the Big Bopper... I mean WEDNESDAY, Feb. 3rd!! Geesh, the things you noticed only *after* you hit the send button! g mmm pie, Paul
Re: Bye, Bye American Pie...Hello East Orange
Lance wrote: Hey, isn't this the same Bobby Vee that hired a young piano player named Bobby Dylan within a couple years after this gig?? I believe this is true. I just heard Bobby Vee on "Fresh Air" the other day. He made mention that Bob went by yet another pseudonym...I didn't really catch the first name, but it was something like Alton Gunnn (with 3 g's). Do I hear Purcell's new bandname in there? Paul (who's gonna miss the VH1 Buddy Holly stuff only due to his dedication seeing fellow P2er's The Deliberate Strangers perform - record release party - and possibly Ms. Erin (if the Naildrivers are on the bill as well...))
re: GE SMITH
Joe Gracey wrote: I saw GE on the Dylan tour and I thought he was a model citizen. In fact, it took me awhile to realize that was him because he had dropped the TV demeanor and was much more subdued. His playing strikes me as controlled and inventive and tailored to the act, which is, after all, what a sideman's fucking job is... Has GE's tenure in Philly's finest sons, Hall Oates, been mentioned? Paul np: Reed/Cale - Songs for Drella (just got done watching the E! True Hollywood story on Andy Warhol...who, come to think of it, was never in Hollywood)
Re: The Judybats
Tarhut Jeff wrote: Answer to the trivia question from a few days ago: The Beau Brummels called themselves that so they could be filed next to the Beatles in all record stores. Clevah, ha? reminds me a an interview I saw on TV with "E" (mike edwards) the lead singer of the band, the eels. Some people might not realize that "E" had 2 solo albums out before the first eels album, and when he formed the group, he wanted the group's disc(s) to be placed next to his solo albums, so he figured "eels" would do the trick. Little did he realize that a zillion EAGLES records (amongst others) would occupy the space between the "E" discs and the "eels" discs Paul np: 80's on my DMX --finally got this back
Our Favorite Band (the band)
I'll try reposting this question, to see if anyone of our music scholars know the answer I stumbled upon an album by Our Favorite Band (OFB) which had Michael Stipe listed as a guest vocalist. I also recall seeing a Scorcher listed as a "guest" musician as well... Can anyone tell me anything about this band/release? It was on Bigtime. It was still sealed (and a cutout), but I need more convincing that it's worth the $15 the dude was askin' for! (i'm especially cautious, due to the fact that he had a sealed Dead Milkmen - "Big Lizard" LP for $25 and a used (which cover wear) "Metal Machine Music" album for $40!) I'm intrigued. Paul
Re: Our Favorite Band (the band)
ro wrote: i remember there being some scorchers connection - warner or jason i'm thinking??? and maybe i'm completely spacing out but wasn't there some alex chilton connection, too? it's been so many years ago i honestly can't remember what it sounded like. that was back in the days i listened to the replacements, dream syndicate, love tractor, etc almost exclusively... I wanna say it was Warner...the front of the album listed a whole slew of guests. I recall Doug Easley's name on the list as well...and wouldn't be surprised if Mitch Easter were on there...but i'm not too sure. and you're trying to tell me that you no longer listen to the 'Mats, Dream Syndicate, etc. almost exclusively anymore??? I'm very disappointed in you! g Paul np: Buffalo Tom - Smitten
Re: Question about TV bands
Mitch Matthews wrote: Speaking of soapys, what about Rick Springfield and his soap opera time? Did he ever play on the show? Jennifer McGuire correctly answered: Yep, Rick Springfield was on General Hospital years ago. He left the show to pursue his "musical career". And former teen idol/pop singer Rex Smith was on As The World Turns a few years ago. Marie then interjects: What about Blackie on General Hospital? Didn't bad boy John Stamos have a band on GH? Then, of course, Stamos moved on to Full House, where he also had a band. Are all you GH fans forgetting about Jack Wagner (we *was* on GH, wasn't he? I just recall spinnin' that one hit of his at this Adult Contemporary radio station I used to work at) Regarding Rick Springfield: Who *didn't* catch his "Behind the Music" segment on VH1?? (or Leif's, or David Cassidy's...or...my god it was a whole "teen idol" week!) Regarding John Stamos: My fear here is that if I get this one right, I may be shunned from P2, Twangfest, and Public Transportation for quite some time...oh wait...I'm already shunned from public transportation, however, I want to say that the name of Stamos' band during his GH days was actually "Bad Boys" or possibly "Rad Boys" (the latter actually being the name of my buddy's freestyle BMX team around 1984) the horror, the horror, Paul
Re: Andy Griffith (was: Re: Question about TV bands)
William Cocke wrote: Now this thread finally takes a turn for the twang. What song always made Charlene D. cry? What instrument did Denver Pyle, aka Briscoe D. play? Any chance to link this back to the Dukes of Hazzard... which, of course, starred Mr. Pyle along with the actor-turned country singer, John Schneider! Also, did Tom Wopat ever put an album out? I recall meeting his brother, Dave, who was involved in that whole "college coffeehouse tour circuit" when I was in college... Little known fact (can't call it trivia...it's more like "trivial"): Tom Wopat is from the Lodi, Wisconsin area... ...Near Lodi, in wonderful Poynette, Wisconsin there is a restaurant called the Owl's Nest... ...On The Dukes of Hazzard, they had a diner was called the "Boar's Nest"... coincidence??? I think not... for more infomation on the local history of small towns in Wisconsin, please stop into your local library... btw: If you've ever had "Owl's Nest Cheese", it's now made in Sun Prarie, but it did get it's start at the aforementioned eatery. Paul npimh: "Dream Vacation" - The Gear Daddies
Re: Question about TV bands (for parents of preschoolers)
Jeanne (who knows a bit too much about todays kids programs) wrote: I promised myself that I'd stop this, but I can't help it. Why leave out current quality children's programming examples? We just saw an Arthur episode on PBS the other day ... [snip] ... Those kids, er, puppets, on Puzzle Place can really rock whenever they've got an important moral to hammer out. "We"?? C'mon, Jeanne...fess up...do you really mean "we" or is it just "I"?? g She continued: Let's not forget that Mr. Rogers tickles the ivories whenever the mood strikes and quite frequently jams with guests like Yo Yo Ma. It should be noted that the piano during the Mr. Rogers program is played *live* on the set during the taping/show...no prerecorded mumbo jumbo here! I think the piano player is also the train conductor or something on the show. (probably the only other regular *human* character...I don't recall since I haven't seen the show in quite some timebut is that *really* a justifiable excuse?) And since I'm talking about the talent pool that oozes out of Pittsburgh (yes, Fred Rogers is Canadian, I believe, but he's taped his show here in the Steel City since day 1...I think), it should be noted that Lenny and the Squigtones got their start in Pittsburgh as well...(Carnegie Mellon alumnus). I wanna say they had a regular stint at The Decade... (now The Next Decade with a new owner, however, no where near the glory of what it was many many moons ago) If Tom Moran hasn't mass deleted all of these threads, maybe he can give y'all a little history lesson. Pull up a chair kiddies...it's "Story time with Tom"... For more information about The Steel City, check your local library for some of the many books on Pittsburgh (especially if your local library was donated by Mr. Carnegie) Paul ps: to keep this entire thread in a PA state of mind, I heard once that the creator of Arthur was from Erie, PA.
RE: Question about TV bands
[Matt Benz] wrote:
Alright, alright! Said I wasn't reading em all, but
I shoulda known: anyone who has F Troop tapes and painfully reminded me
about the Lavernne Shirly In the Army cartoon, complete with a
pantsless pig as their sargeant would remember Ricky Nelson
Ok, what about Ricky Ricardo's little boy ("little ricky?")...didn't he have a
band? (or was that "post-I love lucy"?)
Paul
Re: theremin
Narc Weiss wrote: Wasn't there a theremin thread recently? Well I'm finally paying attention and am interested in getting a list of artists y'all might know of who have integrated that freaky-deeky instrument into their sound as of late. I believe there is a band in Cincinnati doin' the theremin thing called Big Soap. Paul
Re: Question about TV bands
Junior wrote: I'm just guessing, but: Neal? Bill Silvers? Cheryl? Come out of the closet, all you TV hounds!! g my guesses on expertise: Neal - "California Dreams" (a show most likely to be *just* like the Weiss childhood...but I think Neal calls them just "The Dreams" like most of their fans) Bill - "The Heights" (how *do* you talk to an angel?) (Bill is also allowed to speak on Jamie whatshisname's solo career on 90210) Cheryl - "Catwalk" (wasn't there a band in that series?) Paul
Re: CD list keeps growing thanks to P2 (was: Re: Field Report:The Hogwaller R...
Neal Weiss wrote: Peee you. Did I mention this already? yeah, but we all know that just means that you didn't get paid enough to like it! Paul
Stipe (was: FW: Pere Ubu, kind of review)
A Damn Sovine plagerized someone with: Don't know if the earlier, self-consciously arty Michael Stipe swiped some of Dave's rhetorical asides (asking "Any questions so far?" every few songs) or odd facial ticks and hand gestures that he (Stipe) used to do before he became a rock star, but there were some striking similarities. That wouldn't surprise me due to the fact that Stipe is, indeed a big Pere Ubu fan. I recall him praising the work of the band, and then covering one of their songs (i forget which one) when I saw them in '87. The opening band: the dB's Speaking of Stipe, today I stumbled upon an album by Our Favorite Band (OFB) which had Mr. Stipe listed as a guest vocalist. I also recall seeing a Scorcher listed as a "guest" musician as well... Can anyone tell me anything about this band/release? It was on Bigtime. It was still sealed (and a cutout), but I need more convincing that it's worth the $15 the dude was askin' for! (i'm especially cautious, due to the fact that he had a sealed Dead Milkmen - "Big Lizard" LP for $25 and a used (which cover wear) "Metal Machine Music" album for $40!) I'm intrigued. Paul
Re: A couple more new shows in the SF area
Brad wrote: Friday February 12: Mark Eitzel, Box Set Duo, Chuck Prophet at Slim's (a benefit for the AIDS Ride) ok...who's gonna go to this show and make Carl Z. jealous that he's 2,564 miles away!! Paul np: Big Star - #1 Record
Twangzine? (was: Re: Blastered comp)
someone going by the name J*ff W*ll wrote: Sure, there's a f*cking review on the f*cking Twangzine if you people would ever bother to read the f*cking thing. g I'm not too sure I know what you're talking about... twangzine? what's that? maybe someone could enlighten me on that too? and where'd I park the car? Paul np: The Adults - Action Street (this would be the Austin, TX band, not the Cleveland, OH one)
Re: Blueberries
CK wrote: This Blueberries CD kicks ass. Its the arithmetic mean of The Jayhawks and Blue Mountain. Which, I guess, would make it Wilco's first CD. Its good. Thanks for the recommendations. Hey, it wasn't #5 on my "Best of '98" for nuthin'... (and Lucinda didn't make my list...so what does *that* tell ya?) g waiting for the barrage... Paul
Blastered comp (was: Re: Americana discussion)
Rik wrote: Also, if you haven't gotten around to picking up the VA-Blastered tribute CD by all means do so. Personally hadn't heard of several of the artists on the CD but the thrill of discovering new artists like The Grandsons,Last Train Home, Highway 13 is the reason why "Americana" is so interesting. Has this been discussed? Was I sleeping? Using my "delete" finger liberally that week? Can I hear some details on this? (artists/label/etc.) and finally, is the "Highway 13" on that disc the *same* Highway 13 from Pittsburgh? Inquiring minds want to know...(ok, that's a lie...only *I* want to know) Paul np: Mike Watt - Ball Hog or Tug Boat?
re: Luann Kowalek
Carl Z. wrote: That disc will likely get airtime on tonight's show. adding Canadian content, does that mean you'll finally play my repeated requests for Glass Tiger? Paul
Re: new Fear Whiskey time
Carl Z. wrote: Well, it's an old time really. The show returns to its old stomping grounds Mondays 7-10pm ET on 88.3fm in Pittsburgh. Smack dab in the middle of "Seventh Heaven" on the WB Network??? aw man! oops...did I say that outload? Paul np: The Stranglers - Greatest Hits
Re: Copper Country
Jeff Weiss wrote: Hey Michiganites, Jeff, for the record, you need to call 'em "Michiganders" or else they won't answer... Paul
Re: Steve Earle/old vinyl/Huddie Ledbetter
Geff King wrote: On another note...how many of you p2'ers have owned (or own) a three sided album? And what is it called? I own a ONE sided album... it's Screaming Trees "Something About Today" EP If I recall correctly, the b-side has the words "Thank You" or something etched in it. Bob Soron added: "Monty Python's Matching Tie and Handkerchief." Side 3 was a hidden track on Side 2; the two spirals were interwoven so that, when you dropped the tone arm, you never knew which "side" you'd get. This reminds me of a old MAD Magazine 45 I have/had that had multiple endings to the song, and depending on how/where your needle hit the groove depended on which ending you got! (of course, I played this on the same Hi-Fi I recall stacking multiple records on for hours of listening enjoyment in my youth) Paul np: Long Ryders - Native Sons/10-5-60
Re: Bill and Business 101 - Giving the People What They Want
In a message dated 1/15/99 12:02:07 AM, you wrote: Even big retailers are jumping into the used-CD business. [snip] including Wherehouse Entertainment Inc., which has used CD sections in 260 of its 339 stores. Didn't Wherehouse also buy either Grow Biz Int'l or just the rights to the Disc-Go-Round franchise as well?? Paul R.E.M. - Essential
Re: The Secondary Market (Was: a bunch of stuff about Garth)
Tom Mohr wrote: So if I signed a deal with a major label tomorrow, and assuming that I am not quite as popular as Beatles/Metallica et al, then I would still have the option of telling the label "don't sell my stuff to the record clubs"? I did not know that -- I assumed that the major labels and the record clubs had some kind of arrangement. de-lurking a bit, (since I haven't posted in a week, does that qualify me as a lurker now?)... I recall when that 7 Mary 3 album came out (with that annoying single)... I think it was through Mammoth/Atlantic. Anyway, I recall seeing it listed in one of the disc club's magazines, and later I read where 7M3 had it removed, stating that it was in their contract that it not appear in any of those clubs. (there was another artist listed in the article, but I forget who it was). Anyway, I don't think I've seen their name/listing since. (and quite honestly, haven't really looked either! g) I thought Iceman's insight on the Hootie disc was interesting, and makes me wonder what kind of arrangement Radiohead has, considering their 1st 2 are available, but "OK Computer" has never shown up in any of the catalogs. Paul np: 'Mats - All for Nothing
