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Comment on The Continuing Story Of Todd Rundgren, Vol. 2, The Utopia Years Finally Arrives In Print! by Cherry Rayden

Cherry Rayden — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:58:23 +0000

I cannot say enough about this Book. I totally agree that Todd Rundgren AND Utopia, are the most underrated & under-appreciated Rock Artists of ALL time. They are the Thinking Man’s Group. Like BACH: misunderstood, and mega miles ahead, when Future Generation Come Upon their Wealth of Talent and Music, there will be very detailed but wonderful Bios about these Masters of Music. Like BACH, when rediscovered, they will stand out ahead of the crowd. Thanks to Billy James, we will have Highly Documented Details of Who these would be and Should have been Mega Rock Stars were and their wonderful ahead of the time contibutions to the Music, Computer,Video, Production, Computerized Animation, Engineering, etc etc Fields. Thanks to Billy James Todd Rundgren and Utopia will Shine On Us, and the Dream WILL Go on Forever !!

Comment on Spoon, full of musical greatness! by Butler

Butler — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:50:13 +0000

That is awesome. I some them in Austin a while back and tehy were great. Enjoy the show.

Comment on One Day as a Lion by Butler

Butler — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:49:09 +0000

I’m a huge fan of Rage and all of the off shoots. I really enjoyed Tom’s venture into the acoustic folk/protest of The Nightwatchmen. I’ve not listened to it in a while but I though both discs were solid.

I’m digging Street Sweeper Social Club and it is on my list of future blogs

I still believe the sum of Rage is greater than it’s parts.

Comment on One Day as a Lion by M

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:06:02 +0000

Thanks for highlighting this EP, Butler. When I got this last year it was electrifying to hear Zack’s voice again.

Rage had a mini-reunion in December in the UK. “Killing In The Name” became the top-selling Christmas single in the country through a sort-of protest campaign. To spur the effort, Zack, Tom, Tim, and Brad went overseas and played the song live on television. They didn’t reunite to make new music, but any Rage news is good news.

What did you think of Street Sweeper Social Club? I thought it was fun to hear Tom break out some new guitar tricks, even if it did seem like Boots Riley and the rest of the band weren’t getting to do as much as they could have.

Comment on Spoon, full of musical greatness! by Marina

Marina — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 15:34:59 +0000

And I get to go see them on the 27th!

Comment on Top Ten Musician Lists for 2009 by Jeff Boule

Jeff Boule — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:24:43 +0000

Thanks for the comment Jess. If you read the categories listed under the title, this is my personal list of favorite performers accomplishments that have crossed my ears and eyes over the past year. My area of expertise is various progressive forms of music (save for jazz, and that area of expertise has been vacated by the departure of Anthony, who used to cover jazz for Prex). Additionally, not being introduced to Ms. Case, (I DO NOT listen to contemporary radio in any form other than NPR, I have my own methods for discovering new music), I have not heard, personally, anything from her catalog, on the radio, etc. I dare not comment on something I know nothing about. After all, I was almost hauled into legal court over last year’s Top Ten List, over somebody I LEFT OFF…

And besides, Laurie Anderson didn’t do much last year.

Comment on Top Ten Musician Lists for 2009 by Jess Braun

Jess Braun — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:04:55 +0000

Glad Tori made it on the list, but only one female vocalist made your top 10? Surely Neko Case outsang Randy Newman!

Comment on Them Crooked Vultures by matt stevens

matt stevens — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 23:20:14 +0000

Saw them in London just before christmas INCREDIBLE

Comment on Top Ten Musician Lists for 2009 by matt stevens

matt stevens — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 23:19:29 +0000

Blimey thats heavy RE:belew – great lists thou

Comment on Margot and The Nuclear So and So’s (Epic Records) by Wendy

Wendy — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:12:28 +0000

Excellent song and band!! Dug the review!!!

Comment on Barrington Levy by 420

420 — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 02:54:56 +0000

Barrington Levy is tha ****

Comment on Various Artists “Where The Action Is! Los Angeles Nuggets 1965-1968″ by Bob Bembridge

Bob Bembridge — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:25:36 +0000

Interesting post. It was certainly an interesting time for music.

Comment on The Scientific Method…..Meets Kiss (II) by CSM

CSM — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 05:20:37 +0000

OK, where is part IV? And what is the best Kiss album ever… we’re waiting.

Comment on Vinyl or CD? (Setting the record straight) by J.Knecht

J.Knecht — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 04:42:23 +0000

“I suspect that the reason vinyl is suddenly back in vogue is that some owners of MP3 players had a chance to hear their favorite tunes in that form, on a good stereo, and for them that was the turning point!”

– I think you’re right!

Comment on Vinyl or CD? (Setting the record straight) by Christopher Hoffee

Christopher Hoffee — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 04:23:13 +0000

A good article and true words about CD’s and vinyl. The only thing I disagree on are using “public and audiofiles” in the same sentence. The general public have never been audiophiles. They don’t care. They care about convenience, price, and the romantic attachment to the music and times they’ve had. Take for instance, early recordings of the 20’s and 30’s. They are awful in audio quality, but charming to many people vecause of the nostalgia entwined with them. AM Radio, 8 Tracks, Noisy mix-tape cassettes…all are pined for because of nostalgia. Believe it or not, young people have those same feelings for low-fi MP3’s.

In the end…it’s about the music and the lives that connect with it. The medium is just that…a medium.

I myself growning up in the 70’s have love for ALL of these mediums except MP3’s…but because I haven’t grown up in the 00’s doesn’t mean I should discount the power of nostalgia for 120kbps MP3’s. It exists. The young public will make it live. Like I do with crappy 8 bit digital delays on the music I make. I like because I like it!

Comment on Vinyl or CD? (Setting the record straight) by Beverly Paterson

Beverly Paterson — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 17:31:48 +0000

Very good! Very astute observation and I echo your sentiments!

Comment on Top 10 Underrated Chillout Songs by Carl

Carl — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:42:03 +0000

Hello, I’ve just gotten hold of a copy of an album of lo-fi ambient music called Cerulean Crayons. Track 3, 10 and 6 are pretty awesome!

Comment on Beatles Butcher Cover, Christmas Flexi’s and other Beatles’ rarities by Larry ellis

Larry ellis — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 20:07:14 +0000

I have an original NOT PEELED edition of the Beatles Rarities Butcher cover with album in MINT condition with original plastic wrap. I was wondering what this would be worth in todays market.?.? VERY RARE! Received as a wedding gift in 1980!!!

Comment on Oldies LPs & CDs, Blues LPs & CDs and more New Arrivals by Ron Levao

Ron Levao — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:33:22 +0000

Great video. Playing off aginst the shaky, hand-held video (nicely informal), the flicking through of the album covers had a hypnotic effect, very beguiling!

Comment on Jay Reatard – “Blood Visions” and “See/Saw / Screaming Hand” by Jay Reatard – Q: Do you smoke? A: Fuck no. « Cobwebs and Strange

Jay Reatard – Q: Do you smoke? A: Fuck no. « Cobwebs and Strange — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:07:24 +0000

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