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Post by kim on Mar 7, 2014 10:44:47 GMT -5
Just managed to reset my profile here. Linux is working great! Just a test entry for now and meaning to get back here more often.
Top 10 Cheap Trick tunes for me...
Pretty much the entire "In Color" album.
That adds up to 10... ;-)
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Post by kim on May 24, 2013 10:02:31 GMT -5
No contest for me on this one...LZ all the way.
You could have mentioned Led Zep vs. The Bangles, and I would have spent a few more seconds trying to decide... ;D
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Post by kim on May 24, 2013 9:59:14 GMT -5
While I rate Van Halen's first album as one of my top 5 or so all time, I think AC/DC did it better for a much longer time. Have to agree with that one Equinox. Thanks Kim
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Post by kim on May 24, 2013 9:51:52 GMT -5
I was saddened to hear of Rays passing. I've always been a fan of The Doors along with a fan of the books and news that I have read about their influence on music over the many, many years.
Rays keyboards were a totally unique part of the bands sound right from the beginning.
I'm thankful for the legacy of the music that lives on, that Ray, Jim, Robby and John has given us.
I have a documentary dvd that I purchased some time ago and never had time to watch it...now might be a good time.
Thanks Kim
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Post by kim on Apr 21, 2013 13:00:48 GMT -5
Getting back to Katrina and The Waves... I forgot to mention one thing...
Although I do like their version of "Going Down To Liverpool", I still prefer The Bangles version...much nicer.
Thanks Kim
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Post by kim on Apr 21, 2013 12:51:46 GMT -5
I also have to mention a gal that I have always believed to be underrated, even back when she was at the top of the charts back in the 80's. That would be Katrina Leskanich of "Katrina and The Waves". Next to Stevie...she really had it going back then and proved it with each and every one of the tracks on the few albums that they released as a group. She could hit the highs and yet get down low to "blues it up" when she needed to. The couple times worked I have worked with a female singer in the the last few years, My favorite song to play with them was Walking On Sunshine. Fun fun song to play! I loved the bass line from that song. Well Frank, thank you so much for the response and the mention of the "bass line" from Walking On Sunshine. That said, maybe you and Jesse, and anyone else that has a minute, can chime in on the topic that I'm about to go on about...and that is "bass lines". Let me state, categorically, as always...I don't know "shit from pudding" when it comes to music and I wouldn't know a "good" or even "great" bass line if it walked up to me and punched me in the face. All I know is this...certain songs really get to me, and next to the beat of a good tune, I'm wondering if the bass line may have something to do with it?...it must have right? Correct me if I'm wrong, but what I've gathered over the years listening to you guys, the "bass" is part of the so called "rhythm" section right?...keep in mind..."shit from pudding"...so go easy on me...that's why you will never see me on America Has Talent...or even "Canada's Worst Musician"... That said, maybe one of you guys can tell me why I like tracks like Golden Earrings' "Twilight Zone"...or REM's "Me In Honey"? I prefer Katrina and The Waves, "Do You Want Crying" over "Walking On Sunshine any day of the week. BTO's "Hold Back The Water" blows me away and I wish the song would never end? I'll take Mellencamps "Too Much To Think About" over anything the man has put on a commercial basis any day. Favourite Queen song... "Great Kindg Rat"... Here's another one...not a huge Rush fan, although I love and respect them for the music that they have given us and congrats on the induction by the way, but the one song of theirs that I really love is "Time Stand Still"...gets me every time. Just wondering...is there a subliminal connection here with music like this that I'm not privy to because of my inability to separate the musical instruments and the individual parts that they play once interweaved?...or is it harmony based and/or melody driven?...or a combination all things Crazy question, but one that I've been wondering about for years. A friend of mine who used to play in a band was curious as to what it was about Kate Bush's "Cloudbusting" track that really turned my crank back in the day, and for the life of me, I never could give him an answer and he never figured it out on his own for me either? To this day, there are a number of tracks on many albums, past and present that strike me more so than the obvious, and pretty much eliminates those that were ever hits from the albums contained within? Could be a simple answer that is related to the "bass" that I'm not aware of and I'm wondering...is there a way that I can separate and analyze it on my own? Like I said...crazy question...but the older I get...the more I need to know before the music stops...... Thanks Kim
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Post by kim on Apr 21, 2013 12:15:15 GMT -5
I see that a few newer artists have been included to the list so I'll add to it if I may... First of all though, I must commend Jesse on the Stevie Nicks mention. Probably at the top of the list for me. Even the later stuff with Mac was good in my books. One track in particular from the "Say You Will" album, "Running Through The Garden" is in my opinion, classic Stevie Nicks...man...does she ever belt it out on this one! Fantastic! I think it's only fair to mention a couple of gals yet to be mentioned that has contributed a lot to the music scene over the years, and that would be Melissa Etheridge and Bonnie Raitt. Pure talent in both camps. I also have to mention a gal that I have always believed to be underrated, even back when she was at the top of the charts back in the 80's. That would be Katrina Leskanich of "Katrina and The Waves". Next to Stevie...she really had it going back then and proved it with each and every one of the tracks on the few albums that they released as a group. She could hit the highs and yet get down low to "blues it up" when she needed to. Rounding out my list, I'd also like to mention a Canuck flavour to the mix...(see...I spelled "flavor" with a "u"...as we were taught in school...and I hate wasting a perfectly good vowel, so most times I go with the American spelling of the term... ;D). In that regard, I'd have to mention Sass Jordan, Alannah Myles, Serena Ryder and Tegan and Sarah. Last, but not least, and regardless of her folksy style, I have to mention Joni Mitchell, who has inspired many of the great female voices of today...Kate Bush being one of them who I haven't even mentioned...Doh! Thanks Kim Some good ones there Kim. Melissa Etheridge is a great rocker no question here. Easily #11 if I were to expand my list. Alannah Myles is another good one, though I'm no too familiar with anything other than her version of "Black Velvet", but that sure is a great version. Not sure if I told anyone here, but the drummer in my original band once filled in on drums for Katrina And The Waves back in their '80's hey day. In addition to having a fine voice and a penchant for writing catchy songs, he said she's got a great derriere too, as he got a great view from behind the drum kit every night for about a week and a half! Shit Jesse...I'm glad you pointed that out...hahaha... For some reason I mentioned "Alannah Myles"...I meant to make mention "Alanis Morrisette"...Total brain fart on my part as I would have to say that Morrisette had a bigger claim to fame than the former songstress with the same initials...sorry about that. You're correct though, Myles was somewhat of a "one hit wonder. Yeah, Katrina wasn't too hard to look at. For some reason, she reminds me of "Debra" off of "Dexter" I have to say though, it's unfortunate that she will go down in music history as the "Walking On Sunshine" girl when she had so many other tracks that I found much better...in terms of vocal prowess. For what it's worth... Rock n' Roll Girl Red WIne and Whiskey Do You Want Crying Que Te Quiero The Game of Love Lovely Lindsey Money Chain Love That Boy All of these tracks put on one side of a cd in sequence would make for a great trip in any vehicle. Great beat, great vocals, great music. Thanks Kim
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Post by kim on Apr 20, 2013 9:55:37 GMT -5
I see that a few newer artists have been included to the list so I'll add to it if I may... First of all though, I must commend Jesse on the Stevie Nicks mention. Probably at the top of the list for me. Even the later stuff with Mac was good in my books. One track in particular from the "Say You Will" album, "Running Through The Garden" is in my opinion, classic Stevie Nicks...man...does she ever belt it out on this one! Fantastic! I think it's only fair to mention a couple of gals yet to be mentioned that has contributed a lot to the music scene over the years, and that would be Melissa Etheridge and Bonnie Raitt. Pure talent in both camps. I also have to mention a gal that I have always believed to be underrated, even back when she was at the top of the charts back in the 80's. That would be Katrina Leskanich of "Katrina and The Waves". Next to Stevie...she really had it going back then and proved it with each and every one of the tracks on the few albums that they released as a group. She could hit the highs and yet get down low to "blues it up" when she needed to. Rounding out my list, I'd also like to mention a Canuck flavour to the mix...(see...I spelled "flavor" with a "u"...as we were taught in school...and I hate wasting a perfectly good vowel, so most times I go with the American spelling of the term... ;D). In that regard, I'd have to mention Sass Jordan, Alannah Myles, Serena Ryder and Tegan and Sarah. Last, but not least, and regardless of her folksy style, I have to mention Joni Mitchell, who has inspired many of the great female voices of today...Kate Bush being one of them who I haven't even mentioned...Doh! Thanks Kim
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Post by kim on Apr 19, 2013 10:01:33 GMT -5
The man responsible for the iconic Pink Floyd album covers, Storm Thorgerson has passed away. Not sure if the link works or not? www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22210378Thanks Kim
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Post by kim on Apr 13, 2013 15:24:06 GMT -5
Yeah. The flute band. I like them. ;D One more reply for Trexx... Check out the Broadsword and The Beast album...let me know how the "flute" comes into play and comes across as second rate...that is if you can hear the flute?...AND THEN!!!... When you do hear the flute...you will then hear it's power even though it's overshadowed by the other instruments. Trexx...please do me one one favour...listen to Tulls' Broadsword and The Beast...you won't be disappointed. Thanks Kim
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Post by kim on Apr 13, 2013 15:03:51 GMT -5
Yeah. The flute band. I like them. ;D Damn...I'd love to spend a few minutes with you Trexx...just to take a hit on what it is that yer smokin buddy!!!!!!!... ;-) It's gotta be good stuff!!!........even better than my Cuban cigars...the #5 Cohiba's......... Thanks Kim
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Post by kim on Apr 12, 2013 15:35:27 GMT -5
Call me crazy, but I thought I mentioned Tull many years ago???....hahahaha. For what it's worth, I don't consider Tull "prog rock". Tull is in a unique genre all in their own if you consider their illustrious output over the years. Tull can be termed as folk rock, alternative rock, top 40, metal, new age, and most likely, an entire host of other genres that I, for one, would most likley not even realize, simply put, because Ian Anderson, the genious behind the music over the last 40 years has continued to baffle me and the fans that he has garnered along the way. Yeah, I'll go with Tull on this one. I have 12 of their albums...and some which contain some reeeeeeeeally great music that most have never heard before...and that tells me something. For what's it's worth...Tull's music was always second rate in terms of "airplay"...but I can tell you this...if ANYONE that is remotely a fan of Tull's sound, they need to scope out the music. Trust me I know!. Best way to put it is this...the stuff you may have heard could be second rate...the music that you haven't heard is first rate! Shit...I've made cds of Tull's greatest hits and I haven't even touched the surface of the mans talent. Yeah...I'll go JT for the top on this one. Thanks Kim
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Post by kim on Apr 1, 2013 17:01:40 GMT -5
I'm still here for fuck sakes! Thanks Kim
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Post by kim on Mar 17, 2013 11:58:05 GMT -5
As in Creedence Clearwater Revival. Great band that rarely gets a mention on this site. Here's My Top Ten CCR songs: 10-Heard It Through The Grapevine Would easily be higher on my list if it wasn't 10 friggin' minutes long! 9-Travelin' Band 8-Who'll Stop The Rain 7-Have You Ever Seen The Rain 6-Lodi 5-Proud Mary Great song, but a bit overplayed IMO to be any higher. 4-Up Around The Bend 3-Fortunate Son 2-Hey Tonight 1-Born On The Bayou I probably like "Hey Tonight" better, but this is the ultimate CCR song IMO. Always the first tune I think of when their name comes up. What's your Top Ten? Great thread Jesse I can't say that I have a top 10 list from this outfit as I find the entire catalogue to be worthy enough having my desires regarding their music to switch up on a regular basis. Although Fogerty may have been somewhat of a nasty fella in terms of how shit came down with the band and it's enevitable demise, I still think that the man is a very talented musician. That said, I love the CCR output. I also have to say that Fogerty himself has carried on the tradition and to some degree with the sound of CCR with his subsequent solo efforts over the years. "Centerfield" had a few good commercial releases back in 85'? Since then, he's come out with a few other gems that pretty much never saw the light of day. In 1997, he released "Blue Moon Swamp". A collection of his solo material that for some reason never got the airplay with a few of it's selections and contained tracks worthy of a revamped CCR collaboration, not only in it's sound but musical makeup as well. "Hot Road Heart", "Rattlesnake Highway", "Bring It Down TO Jelly Roll" "Walking In A Hurricane" and "Rambunctious Boy" are stand outs on this one. "A Hundred and Ten In The Shade" is phenomenal and shows the versatility of the mans talent, not only due to his own vocal uniqueness, but the fact that he was able to share the spotlight with the other very talented vocalists on this specific track. This one drips with raw talent. Thanks Kim
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Post by kim on Mar 17, 2013 11:40:18 GMT -5
What?... No "Lookin' Out My Back Door"?........ Thanks Kim
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Post by kim on Feb 2, 2013 18:51:09 GMT -5
Funny that you would mention my buddy "Lightfoots" "Sundown". The man was never considered country, at least not in THIS country. We never once thought of the man as a country artist here in Canuckville........a folk talent at best. "Sundown" was one of those tracks that stands the test of time. Most of Gord's music does.... Gord's take on the Edumund Fitzgerald is another gig altogether. The really "decent" Canadians, take Gord for what he is...one helluva folk singer...simple as that. As lackadasical as we Canucks appear to be...we are not as foolish as most of the world make us out to be...and that being said, we understand the ever changing trends in music...but still have half a brain to realize that the roots of music can be culled from many countries...Canada included. Personaly, I like the older country stuff. I also like the stuff that guys like Dave Edmunds did for it. He added a bit of a twang and a hook to some of the classics. In doing so, the man reinstalled a new found respect for the genre waaaaay back in the early 80's. It's hard to beat the original Hank Williams...and a ton of other original artists that made the older sounding country music great. I think that's what some of us are looking for and are becoming happier with in listening to??? Great thread Jesse!!! You always know how to evoke a response from the good folks here! Thanks Kim I don't consider Gordon Lightfoot "Country" either, but I have a book of Top 40 Country hits and I'll be damned if ol' Gordie's "Sundown" ain't in it! Says here the song spent 7 weeks in the Country top 40, topping out at #13 in 1974. Now that tells ya something doesn't it now......... ;-) Thanks Kim
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Post by kim on Feb 1, 2013 14:44:16 GMT -5
Funny that you would mention my buddy "Lightfoots" "Sundown". The man was never considered country, at least not in THIS country. We never once thought of the man as a country artist here in Canuckville........a folk talent at best. "Sundown" was one of those tracks that stands the test of time. Most of Gord's music does.... Gord's take on the Edumund Fitzgerald is another gig altogether. The really "decent" Canadians, take Gord for what he is...one helluva folk singer...simple as that. As lackadasical as we Canucks appear to be...we are not as foolish as most of the world make us out to be...and that being said, we understand the ever changing trends in music...but still have half a brain to realize that the roots of music can be culled from many countries...Canada included. Personaly, I like the older country stuff. I also like the stuff that guys like Dave Edmunds did for it. He added a bit of a twang and a hook to some of the classics. In doing so, the man reinstalled a new found respect for the genre waaaaay back in the early 80's. It's hard to beat the original Hank Williams...and a ton of other original artists that made the older sounding country music great. I think that's what some of us are looking for and are becoming happier with in listening to??? Great thread Jesse!!! You always know how to evoke a response from the good folks here! Thanks Kim
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Post by kim on Jan 19, 2013 17:16:51 GMT -5
...also... I read so many bad things about Jethro Tull's The Broadsword and the Beast (even though the cover kicks ass). I finally got it last year, and I love it. Same goes for their album, Stormwatch. So I sit back and wonder...why in the hell did I go on and on and on and on and on and on...about Tull's "Broadsword and The Beast" release over the last many years that I have been a part of this board? Well, I'll tell you why.......Finally, someone here, has the decency to give this album the kudos that it most certainly deserves. Thank you Spacel0rd! In my opinion, it's about friggin' time that someone, other than myself, see's the total musical worthiness that this album possesed from it's inception and release back in 1982. That said, for those that do harbour any semblamce of respect for this last great release from one "Ian Anderson", should also be informed and kept in the loop that there was yet another set of songs that never made the album, which, before it was released, was supposed to be a double album. These tracks can be found on the "Nightcap" release. I have it. For what it's worth...yeah, they should have been there and in fact trump "Watching Me Watching You" as well as "Seal Driver". Had both of these tracks been replaced with "Commons Brawl" and "Man of Principle", this album would have went stellar. This album is Ian at his best...just before he lost his vocal prowess due to circumstances beyond his control. Anyone that is even a casual fan of Tull needs to give this album a spin. You will not be disappointed. Thanks Kim
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Post by kim on Jan 19, 2013 16:54:07 GMT -5
I grew up listening to Supertramp’s Crime of the Century. It’s one of my all-time favorite ablums. And I’ve always loved Breakfast in America. So, why it took till 2002 (or so) for me to get their other 70’s albums, I have no idea. Yeah...pretty good stuff eh? Hard to fault Rogers contribution on this one. Did you notice the "cukkoo" on the end of "Crime Of The Century"?
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Post by kim on Dec 22, 2012 11:29:48 GMT -5
*Whew*! I was worried there for awhile... Thanks Kim
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