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    I certainly don’t mean this as a criticism, but...

    I certainly don’t mean this as a criticism, but when I saw Stick Men last, it seemed time has caught up to Levin. Not in his playing or his power or his command of the music. But he does look like a...
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    ^ Glad to hear! And in more good news, the...

    ^ Glad to hear!

    And in more good news, the new Hawkwind album is out.
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    New album on the way. ...

    New album on the way.
    ...
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    I don’t have any of those albums. I’m in! ...

    I don’t have any of those albums. I’m in!

    These Sabbath sets seem all over the place. Any chance that a Master of Reality box comes out? That seems like a no-brainer, so I assume there are...
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    Thanks for doing so! My immediate thought...

    Thanks for doing so! My immediate thought opening this thread was “auto buy!” Comments herein make me at least wary.
  6. Oh my. Yes please.

    Oh my. Yes please.
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    New album arrived yesterday. I haven't had a...

    New album arrived yesterday. I haven't had a chance to properly listen to it, but it does seem like the band's experiments with covering pop music have spilled over into this one. Is that yacht...
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    The album is finally starting to sink in. ...

    The album is finally starting to sink in. Today's morning listen in loud and living 5.1 has confirmed what I suspected: I really like this album. A few thoughts.

    The artwork is not an aspect of...
  9. Thread: Motorpsycho

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    Motorpsycho have been releasing old singles and...

    Motorpsycho have been releasing old singles and EPs digitally through Bandcamp.

    Pretty sure Ulv Ulv contains the only music I haven't heard, but I've been picking these up as they come out all...
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    ^So much stunt guitaring! :) Anyone else...

    ^So much stunt guitaring! :)

    Anyone else secretly hoping for a FZ cover or two from this band? "Ampersand," from Belew's Side One, would be another cool tune to pull out. Carey was the drummer...
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    Danny Carey of Tool. I am definitely in for...

    Danny Carey of Tool.

    I am definitely in for this.
  12. Eh. Good enough. New tour: ...

    Eh. Good enough.

    New tour: https://www.dweezilzappa.com/pages/tour?fbclid=IwAR3Ge9nC9tHX0DVIOon3B7_zeRBDoWK7v8zINCEKx28bIftyEodivjhGeNg
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    I hadn't realized that Esoteric issues of Sonic...

    I hadn't realized that Esoteric issues of Sonic Attack and Church are readily available, the former with a second disc and the latter with a few bonus tracks (likely the same ones inhortte noted...
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    Choose Your Masques is pretty damn good. Church...

    Choose Your Masques is pretty damn good. Church of Hawkwind would be much better without the dialogue bits. I like the new wave sheen on both.

    If you can find it, Coded Languages is an...
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    The big thing I do not like about Grand Tour is...

    The big thing I do not like about Grand Tour is the muted approach Spawton takes. His prominent and aggressive Ric playing on the English Electric albums (my foray into BBT) certified my fandom. I...
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    I had a few “where have I heard that?” moments...

    I had a few “where have I heard that?” moments listening to those tunes. Undeniably catchy and fun.
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    As much as I love it, and I do, I think the album...

    As much as I love it, and I do, I think the album he and Williams did is better. It hits me perfect, right where I live.



    Good news! I haven’t listened to it—I’m likely to go into the album...
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    This got me thinking: Have I ever listened to...

    This got me thinking: Have I ever listened to Earthbound? I never owned it until the Sailors box. I've got it queued up on my phone for tomorrow.

    Then another thought: Have I ever listened to...
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    Time to get happy, folks: ...

    Time to get happy, folks:

    https://kavustorabi.bandcamp.com/album/the-banishing
  20. Thread: Baseball 2024

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    Bauer is delusional enough to think that he'll...

    Bauer is delusional enough to think that he'll being pitching in the Majors again.

    He's probably right, though.



    Go Braves! :)

    Going to a Spring Training game is like going to a Minor...
  21. Thread: Baseball 2024

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    I want to buy some of what you're selling, and...

    I want to buy some of what you're selling, and you do qualify (noting that Franco might just be a dick), but I don't think a support system would've prevented his actions. Perhaps I'm wrong.
    ...
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    The obvious 80s pop influences (very strong on...

    The obvious 80s pop influences (very strong on "Good-Looking") will likely push some people away, but I find it delightful. I picked up Mr. Mr.'s Pull at the Stick Men show I attended the other...
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    K'mono: Modern symph prog from USA

    Their second album, Mind Out of Mind, is out now on Apollon (the band, however, are American). The album has an '80s feel to it but manages to not be suffocated by its influences.
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    It is a protean little sucker, isn’t it. ...

    It is a protean little sucker, isn’t it.

    While I love retro bands like … well, like every other band on Karisma, and I don’t consider “retro” to be a negative monicker, there is something special...
  25. Oh. I think that, in many ways, it completely...

    Oh. I think that, in many ways, it completely trumps the Space Ritual box.

    But I do love the Calvert period of the band (and, yes, I know he's on Space Ritual, too.)

    I've been curious about...
  26. The live shows included in the new box make it...

    The live shows included in the new box make it essential collecting for Hawkwind fans. The 5.1 mixes are quite nice, too.

    Esoteric has done an excellent job reissuing Hawkind’s recorded output...
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    Band Wagon shipped my copy yesterday. Hoping...

    Band Wagon shipped my copy yesterday. Hoping it’ll be in my grubby mitts early next week.
  28. Thread: Motorpsycho

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    How about some ELP covers: ...

    How about some ELP covers:


    https://vimeo.com/759568061
  29. Thread: Stick Men

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    It took me years to realize that Mastelotto was...

    It took me years to realize that Mastelotto was looping and distorting Boz’ vocal on “Formentera Lady” in various Crim improvs. Who knew that “Houses iced in whitewash guard a pail shoreline” could...
  30. Thread: Stick Men

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    Often wondered that myself. Alas, it eludes me,...

    Often wondered that myself. Alas, it eludes me, too.
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    :up Hopefully Tab gets the Esoteric...

    :up



    Hopefully Tab gets the Esoteric treatment, too.
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    Indeed! Bookmarked, as we used to note.

    Indeed! Bookmarked, as we used to note.
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    I'm quite enjoying Remember the Future. Here are...

    I'm quite enjoying Remember the Future. Here are my impressions after a week or so with the album.

    The packaging was quite unexpected. I figured it'd be one of those clamshell things that...
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    Shoot! I forgot about this album. I figured some...

    Shoot! I forgot about this album. I figured some CDs would’ve washed ashore for distribution by now.
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    I’ll be at the show in Athens. I’ve actually lost...

    I’ll be at the show in Athens. I’ve actually lost track how many times I’ve seen the band. They are relentless tourers!
  36. I'm really enjoying the new album. There's a...

    I'm really enjoying the new album. There's a nice synth sound and presence, Soord's voice sounds great, Harrison's drumming is (as you'd expect) amazing--heck, there's even a little slap bass!
    ...
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    Oh man. I’m in. Dunn and King Buzzo are doing...

    Oh man. I’m in.

    Dunn and King Buzzo are doing some touring late summer.
  38. Thread: Steve Hillage

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    Man, I hope some of those shows were recorded.

    Man, I hope some of those shows were recorded.
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    Looks like Recycled...

    Looks like Recycled will be my next Nektar purchase.
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    Inaccessible space rock! That's right up my...

    Inaccessible space rock! That's right up my alley! :)

    I will, however, proceed with caution. The new Esoteric reissue includes a full live show. I'm guessing if I like that, then I'll pursue...
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    ^I’ll definitely put that on the “need to check...

    ^I’ll definitely put that on the “need to check it out” list. Thanks for posting.

    I am again reminded just how awesome Bass’ eyebrows are!
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    And thanks for the advice, everyone. Should’ve...

    And thanks for the advice, everyone. Should’ve mentioned that, too. :)
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    Going in blind for this first album. If I like...

    Going in blind for this first album. If I like it, I’ll check out their other stuff.

    Given that two of their albums have received the Esoteric treatment, I think it’s safe to wait for more...
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    Never heard this band before, so I figured I...

    Never heard this band before, so I figured I should.

    I ordered the Rmemeber the Future box.

    Did I make a good call?
  45. It’s definitely less keyboard-noteworthy than its...

    It’s definitely less keyboard-noteworthy than its brothers.

    I didn’t realize he even played guitar. Figured it would’ve shown up on his solo album from last year.
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    Indeed! Music as close to the edge as VdGG’s, as...

    Indeed! Music as close to the edge as VdGG’s, as frayed, as near to disintegration as can be—well, where they’re going, they don’t need hooks.
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    Haters, just try to hate this song. It's so much...

    Haters, just try to hate this song. It's so much fun!

    https://hughbanton.bandcamp.com/track/captain-banana?from=fanpub_fnb_trk

    Also: more please!
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    I must’ve missed that, but yes please. I’ve got...

    I must’ve missed that, but yes please. I’ve got real genuine folding money that’ll exchange for any such boxed set!
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    Thanks for the heads up. I quite like 80s ELP.

    Thanks for the heads up. I quite like 80s ELP.
  50. Book III has landed on these shores. Looking...

    Book III has landed on these shores.

    Looking forward to digging into this one tonight.
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    Buzzo and Dunn are finally hitting the road, and...

    Buzzo and Dunn are finally hitting the road, and there are a bunch of dates:

    August 1 Pioneertown, CA Pappy + Harriet’s
    August 2 San Diego, CA Casbah
    August 3 Long Beach, CA Alex’s Bar...
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    More N. American dates for them Bungle lads: ...

    More N. American dates for them Bungle lads:

    5/6/24 Dallas, TX House of Blues
    5/7/24 Austin, TX Emo's
    5/8/24 Houston, TX House of Blues
    5/11/24 Atlanta, GA Tabernacle
    5/12/24 Raleigh, NC The...
  53. Thread: Cheer Accident

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    I guess I should go ahead and grab this. Thanks...

    I guess I should go ahead and grab this. Thanks for the heads up (and making it available, too)!
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    New album. Old thread. ...

    New album. Old thread.

    https://zombi.bandcamp.com/album/direct-inject

    Info from the ZOMBI BC (though I guess you could totally click that link too; heck, you probably already have because...
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    It's very good. I went back and listened to...

    It's very good.

    I went back and listened to Welcome to the Planet the other day. It's not quite the misfire I thought. The last song isn't for me (and, if I'm being fanboy-ishly pedantic,...
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    How about a good, ol' fashioned thread bump? ...

    How about a good, ol' fashioned thread bump?

    Not sure why I picked Retsis Repus off the shelf this morning, but I sure am glad I did! I don't think I've spun it since it was released. I stand by...
  57. Thread: Soft Machine

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    http://www.waysidemusic.com/Music-Products/Soft-Ma...

    http://www.waysidemusic.com/Music-Products/Soft-Machine-Høvikodden-1971-4-x-vinyl-lps-in-heavy-slip-case-(due-to-size-and-weight-this-price-for-the-USA-only-Outside-of-the-USA-the-price-will-be-adjust...
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    I might even drink a beer while I’m there! :)

    I might even drink a beer while I’m there! :)
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    I’ll almost certainly be at the Asheville show,...

    I’ll almost certainly be at the Asheville show, which will almost certainly be at The Grey Eagle, which means I will almost certainly eat a taco at some point that night.
  60. Thread: Stick Men

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    New year, new Stick Men tour: ...

    New year, new Stick Men tour:

    https://stickmenband.com/shows/

    I’ll be at the Athens show.
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