After Chicago Transit Authority came an odd series of concerts. Charlie Pride; my first country show,Tony Orlando & Dawn with the Association, The Hollies; the only concert I've ever seen with a comedian opening. Some kid named Billy Crystal, Blue Oyster Cult; the first of five times I've seen them and Gary Puckett & the Union Gap just to name a few.
Somewhere in there my parents got divorced (dad couldn't keep it in his pants) which puts us into the '70's where I discovered and embraced harder rock like Alice Cooper, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath and April Wine- which turned out to be my favorite band for a very long time.
I also discovered what is now considered "Alternative" music. (At that time it didn't have a label) Chris Rea's "Whatever Happened to Benny Santinni" album (1978) is still one of my favorite albums. Lou Reed "Rock'n'Roll Animal" (1974) was a true revalation. Pink Floyd- "Obscured By Clouds"(1972) and Bram Tchaikovsky's "The Russians Are Coming" (1976) - released in U.S.A as "Strange Man Changed Man" (1979) are all still in my music library, mostly on vinyl, some on cd, some on both. The Bram Tchaikovsky box set is one of my favorite things ever.
I will ramble on some more at a later date...
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Chris Mess Band has finally returned with their first release in over 5 years. "In Every Disaster" is a well put together set of tunes indeed!
Song 1) Blink- Takes off at the beginning and doesn't let up. A tight band and strong vocals, great way to kick things off! 2) Disaster- a kind of looking for the best of things in these past couple rough years sort of song. very good. 3) Requiem- a heartfelt farewell to David Bowie, who was and continues to be a great influence on Chess Mess. Best song on album and I think Rock'n'roll Gold. 4) Queen Bitch- What better way to pay homage to a huge inspiration than to kick some ass and cover one of the classic songs. Well done! 5) No good-actually came out as a single around 2 yeas ago and still sounds geat! 6) Hello Tushy- Don't know if this is a real commercial or just a bit of Lunacy from the guys, does'nt matter, its 13 seconds fun ! and you gotta check out the Video that goes with it!
Shameless Plug - Get "In Every Disaster" on Bandcamp, Its cheap and has great music, Show Chris Mess some love! $3 (or more if you want) and download all these great songs!!
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Wow! A Blue Oyster Cult tribute album (yes I still call new releases albums) buy some of todays finest "stoner rock" bands. I actually pre-ordered this on Bandcamp and can't wait to hear the 13 songs and bands represented!
1) ME 262- Mondo machine
2) Flaming Telepaths- Great Electric Quest
3) Dominance & Submission- cosmo Deamonic Telegraph Co. feat. Mark Lanegan, Nick Oliveri and Sam Coombs
4) Godzilla- Howling Giant feat. Bob Balch
5) Transmaniacon MC- Tony Reed and thee Slayer Hippy
6) Wings Wetted Down- It feat. Andrea Vidal
7) Tattoo Vampire- Mos generator and Thee Slayer Hippy
8) Veteran Of the Psychic Wars- Ape Machine
9) Cities on Flame with Rock'n'Roll- ZEKE
10) Stairway to the Stars- War Cloud feat. Janiece Gonzalez
11) Fireworks- Year of the Cobra and Thee Hippy Slayer
12)7 Screaming Diz-busters- Fetish
13 (don't Fear the Reaper)- Spindrift
As you can see not just the radio cuts Here, which is awesome!
Can hardly wait to hear the whole album! in a couple weeks!
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Deep Purple is one of those long time favorite bands I always look forward to hearing new stuff from. "Turning to Crime" is the latest. This is a all covers release and defiantly takes them out of their comfort zone. Song 1) 7 and 7 is - originally done in 1966 by the band "Love" is very well done. 2) Rockin Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu - Huey "piano" Smith in 1957 is great fun to hear! also has a cool video to go along with it! 3) Oh Well - the classic 1969 Fleetwood Mac classic should make Peter Green happy! 4) Jenny Take a Ride - Mitch Rider 1967 cover is a kick to say the least! 5) Watching the River Flow 1971 Bob Dylan gets some much needed fresh air breathed into it. 6) Let the Good Times Roll by little known duo Shirley and Lee from 1956 I thought was an odd choice but works very well. 7) Dixie Chicken - Little Feet 1973 has DP getting funky and having fun! 8) Shapes of Things- Yardbirds 1966. Jeff Beck influenced guitars here. 9) The Battle of New Orleans - Johnny Horton 1959. Some things shouldn't be done. You can't "unhear" this. 10) Lucifer - Bob Seger 1970 almost makes up for the previous clusterfuck.11) White Room - Cream 1968, strait forward Rock'n'Roll as it should be. 12) Caught in the Act - a decent mash up of Freddie King, Booker-T, Allman Bros, Led Zeppelin and the Spencer Davis Group --- With one notable exception a very good album from the old dudes!
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Growing up there was always music of some type playing in my house. The Ventures, Dean Martin, Jan and Dean (better than the Beach Boys according to my dad) Duane Eddy, Link Wray and of coarse Elvis and Jerry Lee Lewis.
You may notice all these artists are white. My parents are not racist at all, but they were raised in the south in the 40's and 50's buy parents who said they were not racist but leaned way white in most things. Times were different.
But more on that later.
The first album I ever owned was "Elvis" given to me buy a friend of my dad's. The song "Old Shep" still brings a tear to my eye to this day.
But I think my first music "obsession" was Link Wray and the Wraymen. I couldn't get enough. Tunes like Rumble, Tiger Man, Julie Baby, Barbed Wire and Somebody Lied just lit me up!
What a great time musically to be growing up!
My first concert was "Chicago Transit Athority" in Spokane Washington. I was maybe 8'ish? Going from memory here so I might need to be adjusted a bit time wise. Anyway, the energy of the crowd has stuck with me always, what a show!
will continue at a later date
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seems my last attempt to post anything relevant failed. Probably because i was really (really) drunk and I suspect (but can't prove) that I may have hit some wrong buttons. Apparently the "technological caveman" has fat fingers when intoxicated. Oops! Again, apologies.
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Not a lot of concept albums out there the last 20 years or so. Which is really to sad. This is one of the best formats ever. But with streaming and down loading services these days, who really listens to a WHOLE album from beginning to end anymore. I mean , why bother when you can buy one song and add it to a play list? Try buying Jethro Tull, "Thick as a Brick". That whole concept album is one song! But that requires listening to the whole album to get the story.
Kids these day's don't have the attention span to do that.
My opinion? Concept albums need to be listened to in their entirety in one sitting to fully appreciate them. I mean, I can't even fathom trying to listen to Planet P Projects "Pink World" or Rush's "2112" or even Styx "Paradise Theater" without listening to all of it and taking in the stories they are trying to tell.
The only exceptions might be Pink Floyd "The Wall" and the Who's "Tommy" Just because the public is used to hearing a few parts of the album overplayed on the radio 30+ years later. Try listening to the whole album (either one with headphones) and hear the whole story the bands are telling. And hear some great music that will never get radio airplay. And I totally mean that as a compliment.
Anyway, my headpones, a cold beer and "Pink World" are waiting, and I'm going in!
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What a goofy F****** name for a band, right? Well these guys Absolutely know how to rock! From their 2014 debut "Zigurat" trough 2020s "Live on Earth" release there is not a boring moment. The music is tight and intelligent, the vocals kick ass and the lyrics are well written. These guys from Bath UK are loaded with the talent needed to make metal heads Bang! After you get through the sonic experience of albums "Terra Solus" and "Ride the Hoof", they drop "Delicate Sound of Thunderhoof" on you. One of the best acustic albums I've ever heard! What can I say? I cannot get enough of Sargent Thunderhoof!!
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recently picked up this playlist called "doomed and Stoned in Canada". First time I've ever bought a playlist and I could'nt resist the name.That and 74 bands for $1.. Only partway through and I gotta admit, there is some Crazy Ass Shit here!! Bands like "88 Mile Trip" "AlgomA" "BIIPIIGWAN" "Waterpark Shark" and "Drug Rug" and 69 other bands (all from Canada) that I've never hear of, This is a incredibly interesting and very amusing project!!
Also time consuming, I mean are there are 74 bands (75 Songs)I m only in the "B's"" and have heard some 'different stuff to say the least! What Fun!! I've already got my dollars worth in the BAD songs alone. And have found plenty of new stuff to listen too as well. What a great Hobby!! And there are more than 50 volumes of "Doomed and Stoned" from various countries!
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These guys are a trip to say the least! Kinda the Cure meets Pink Floyd meets Tool meets Alan Parsons with a bit of Planet P Project. Never a dull moment and lots of interesting ideas. Gotta be in the right frame of mind to truly enjoy this band. I like them a lot,but not for everyone! Light up and enjoy. I totally Suggest headphones!
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soundtrack of my life prt 2
After Chicago Transit Authority came an odd series of concerts. Charlie Pride; my first country show,Tony Orlando & Dawn with the Association, The Hollies; the only concert I've ever seen with a comedian opening. Some kid named Billy Crystal, Blue Oyster Cult; the first of five times I've seen them and Gary Puckett & the Union Gap just to name a few. Somewhere in there my parents got divorced (dad couldn't keep it in his pants) which puts us into the '70's where I discovered and embraced harder rock like Alice Cooper, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath and April Wine- which turned out to be my favorite band for a very long time. I also discovered what is now considered "Alternative" music. (At that time it didn't have a label) Chris Rea's "Whatever Happened to Benny Santinni" album (1978) is still one of my favorite albums. Lou Reed "Rock'n'Roll Animal" (1974) was a true revalation. Pink Floyd- "Obscured By Clouds"(1972) and Bram Tchaikovsky's "The Russians Are Coming" (1976) - released in U.S.A as "Strange Man Changed Man" (1979) are all still in my music library, mostly on vinyl, some on cd, some on both. The Bram Tchaikovsky box set is one of my favorite things ever. I will ramble on some more at a later date...
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Return of the Mess
Chris Mess Band has finally returned with their first release in over 5 years. "In Every Disaster" is a well put together set of tunes indeed! Song 1) Blink- Takes off at the beginning and doesn't let up. A tight band and strong vocals, great way to kick things off! 2) Disaster- a kind of looking for the best of things in these past couple rough years sort of song. very good. 3) Requiem- a heartfelt farewell to David Bowie, who was and continues to be a great influence on Chess Mess. Best song on album and I think Rock'n'roll Gold. 4) Queen Bitch- What better way to pay homage to a huge inspiration than to kick some ass and cover one of the classic songs. Well done! 5) No good-actually came out as a single around 2 yeas ago and still sounds geat! 6) Hello Tushy- Don't know if this is a real commercial or just a bit of Lunacy from the guys, does'nt matter, its 13 seconds fun ! and you gotta check out the Video that goes with it!
Shameless Plug - Get "In Every Disaster" on Bandcamp, Its cheap and has great music, Show Chris Mess some love! $3 (or more if you want) and download all these great songs!!
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Dominance and Submissionn
Wow! A Blue Oyster Cult tribute album (yes I still call new releases albums) buy some of todays finest "stoner rock" bands. I actually pre-ordered this on Bandcamp and can't wait to hear the 13 songs and bands represented! 1) ME 262- Mondo machine 2) Flaming Telepaths- Great Electric Quest 3) Dominance & Submission- cosmo Deamonic Telegraph Co. feat. Mark Lanegan, Nick Oliveri and Sam Coombs 4) Godzilla- Howling Giant feat. Bob Balch 5) Transmaniacon MC- Tony Reed and thee Slayer Hippy 6) Wings Wetted Down- It feat. Andrea Vidal 7) Tattoo Vampire- Mos generator and Thee Slayer Hippy 8) Veteran Of the Psychic Wars- Ape Machine 9) Cities on Flame with Rock'n'Roll- ZEKE 10) Stairway to the Stars- War Cloud feat. Janiece Gonzalez 11) Fireworks- Year of the Cobra and Thee Hippy Slayer 12)7 Screaming Diz-busters- Fetish 13 (don't Fear the Reaper)- Spindrift As you can see not just the radio cuts Here, which is awesome! Can hardly wait to hear the whole album! in a couple weeks!
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Turning to Crime...
Deep Purple is one of those long time favorite bands I always look forward to hearing new stuff from. "Turning to Crime" is the latest. This is a all covers release and defiantly takes them out of their comfort zone. Song 1) 7 and 7 is - originally done in 1966 by the band "Love" is very well done. 2) Rockin Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu - Huey "piano" Smith in 1957 is great fun to hear! also has a cool video to go along with it! 3) Oh Well - the classic 1969 Fleetwood Mac classic should make Peter Green happy! 4) Jenny Take a Ride - Mitch Rider 1967 cover is a kick to say the least! 5) Watching the River Flow 1971 Bob Dylan gets some much needed fresh air breathed into it. 6) Let the Good Times Roll by little known duo Shirley and Lee from 1956 I thought was an odd choice but works very well. 7) Dixie Chicken - Little Feet 1973 has DP getting funky and having fun! 8) Shapes of Things- Yardbirds 1966. Jeff Beck influenced guitars here. 9) The Battle of New Orleans - Johnny Horton 1959. Some things shouldn't be done. You can't "unhear" this. 10) Lucifer - Bob Seger 1970 almost makes up for the previous clusterfuck.11) White Room - Cream 1968, strait forward Rock'n'Roll as it should be. 12) Caught in the Act - a decent mash up of Freddie King, Booker-T, Allman Bros, Led Zeppelin and the Spencer Davis Group --- With one notable exception a very good album from the old dudes!
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soundtrack of my life part 1
Growing up there was always music of some type playing in my house. The Ventures, Dean Martin, Jan and Dean (better than the Beach Boys according to my dad) Duane Eddy, Link Wray and of coarse Elvis and Jerry Lee Lewis. You may notice all these artists are white. My parents are not racist at all, but they were raised in the south in the 40's and 50's buy parents who said they were not racist but leaned way white in most things. Times were different. But more on that later. The first album I ever owned was "Elvis" given to me buy a friend of my dad's. The song "Old Shep" still brings a tear to my eye to this day. But I think my first music "obsession" was Link Wray and the Wraymen. I couldn't get enough. Tunes like Rumble, Tiger Man, Julie Baby, Barbed Wire and Somebody Lied just lit me up! What a great time musically to be growing up! My first concert was "Chicago Transit Athority" in Spokane Washington. I was maybe 8'ish? Going from memory here so I might need to be adjusted a bit time wise. Anyway, the energy of the crowd has stuck with me always, what a show! will continue at a later date
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apologies to anyone .......
seems my last attempt to post anything relevant failed. Probably because i was really (really) drunk and I suspect (but can't prove) that I may have hit some wrong buttons. Apparently the "technological caveman" has fat fingers when intoxicated. Oops! Again, apologies.
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concept abums
Not a lot of concept albums out there the last 20 years or so. Which is really to sad. This is one of the best formats ever. But with streaming and down loading services these days, who really listens to a WHOLE album from beginning to end anymore. I mean , why bother when you can buy one song and add it to a play list? Try buying Jethro Tull, "Thick as a Brick". That whole concept album is one song! But that requires listening to the whole album to get the story. Kids these day's don't have the attention span to do that. My opinion? Concept albums need to be listened to in their entirety in one sitting to fully appreciate them. I mean, I can't even fathom trying to listen to Planet P Projects "Pink World" or Rush's "2112" or even Styx "Paradise Theater" without listening to all of it and taking in the stories they are trying to tell. The only exceptions might be Pink Floyd "The Wall" and the Who's "Tommy" Just because the public is used to hearing a few parts of the album overplayed on the radio 30+ years later. Try listening to the whole album (either one with headphones) and hear the whole story the bands are telling. And hear some great music that will never get radio airplay. And I totally mean that as a compliment. Anyway, my headpones, a cold beer and "Pink World" are waiting, and I'm going in!
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Sargent Thunderhoof
What a goofy F****** name for a band, right? Well these guys Absolutely know how to rock! From their 2014 debut "Zigurat" trough 2020s "Live on Earth" release there is not a boring moment. The music is tight and intelligent, the vocals kick ass and the lyrics are well written. These guys from Bath UK are loaded with the talent needed to make metal heads Bang! After you get through the sonic experience of albums "Terra Solus" and "Ride the Hoof", they drop "Delicate Sound of Thunderhoof" on you. One of the best acustic albums I've ever heard! What can I say? I cannot get enough of Sargent Thunderhoof!!
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Doomed and Stoned in Canada
recently picked up this playlist called "doomed and Stoned in Canada". First time I've ever bought a playlist and I could'nt resist the name.That and 74 bands for $1.. Only partway through and I gotta admit, there is some Crazy Ass Shit here!! Bands like "88 Mile Trip" "AlgomA" "BIIPIIGWAN" "Waterpark Shark" and "Drug Rug" and 69 other bands (all from Canada) that I've never hear of, This is a incredibly interesting and very amusing project!! Also time consuming, I mean are there are 74 bands (75 Songs)I m only in the "B's"" and have heard some 'different stuff to say the least! What Fun!! I've already got my dollars worth in the BAD songs alone. And have found plenty of new stuff to listen too as well. What a great Hobby!! And there are more than 50 volumes of "Doomed and Stoned" from various countries!
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King Buffalo
These guys are a trip to say the least! Kinda the Cure meets Pink Floyd meets Tool meets Alan Parsons with a bit of Planet P Project. Never a dull moment and lots of interesting ideas. Gotta be in the right frame of mind to truly enjoy this band. I like them a lot,but not for everyone! Light up and enjoy. I totally Suggest headphones!
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