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« Reply #40 on: November 12, 2003, 03:53:37 PM »

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I'm getting there. Still don't have Achtung Baby. Definitely want it, though. Just waiting for it to crop up at a used CD store like all the other U2 albums I've bought thus far.
Who in their right mind would give that album up to a used CD store?

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« Reply #41 on: November 12, 2003, 04:05:18 PM »

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Who in their right mind would give that album up to a used CD store?
The same type of person who indirectly provided me with a cheap copy of The Joshua Tree, apparently. Maybe they really needed to eat. Or maybe it wasn't "Christian" enough for them. Or maybe they only liked the hits. Msot music listeners these days are not in their right minds anyhow.

Amusing thing... the same day I found that used copy of The Joshua Tree, I happened across a used copy of Evanescence's Fallen for 9.99, and I was thinking, "Man, I bought it new for less than that!"
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« Reply #42 on: November 12, 2003, 05:05:01 PM »

I picked up these.

Sarah McLachlan's "Afterglow"
POD's "Payable on Death"
Radiohead's "The Bends" (currently have "you do it to yourself" stuck in my head, and on the first track, U2 *owns* the keyboard), and
Nirvana, "Nirvana"

Really, what was the big deal about this Kobain dude and co? It sounds like they made their stuff in the back of a pickup, and they've only really got like 5 or 6 really good songs.

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« Reply #43 on: November 12, 2003, 05:08:37 PM »

Can't say that I understand the fuss over Nirvana, either. The only thing that attracts me to their music is Cobain's voice.
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« Reply #44 on: November 12, 2003, 05:14:25 PM »

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Really, what was the big deal about this Kobain dude and co? It sounds like they made their stuff in the back of a pickup, and they've only really got like 5 or 6 really good songs.
Well, back when people were only used to hearing mega-produced bands with like 5 or 6 good songs, Nirvana was a great alternative. Hence the term "alternative".

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« Reply #45 on: November 12, 2003, 05:21:29 PM »

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NP: "Now I Sing", Five O'Clock People

Speaking of great bands... I can't believe I lost my copy of this CD. If anyone ever wants to buy me a copy...
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« Reply #46 on: November 12, 2003, 06:50:19 PM »

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Well, back when people were only used to hearing mega-produced bands with like 5 or 6 good songs, Nirvana was a great alternative. Hence the term "alternative".

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I understand the context in which they came, but people still refer to Nirvana as the holy grail of all alt rock music, when I'll gladly say that some of their so-called imitators have done a much better job.

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« Reply #47 on: November 12, 2003, 07:47:12 PM »

I'm not a big Nirvana guy, but I can't name a single imitator of theirs that is better.  Nearly all of them are pretty crappy.
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« Reply #48 on: November 12, 2003, 07:48:59 PM »

Nirvana's Unplugged album has a few moments of surprising beauty. If they had lasted long enough to continue in that direction, then I might be more of a Nirvana fan.
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« Reply #49 on: November 13, 2003, 06:32:54 AM »

^I like that one and "In Utero" myself.
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« Reply #50 on: November 13, 2003, 10:18:32 AM »

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Speaking of great bands... I can't believe I lost my copy of this CD. If anyone ever wants to buy me a copy...
You'll be amused to know that their lead singer stumbled across my review of their album, as well as my Xanga. Maybe I'll ask him if their CD's are still for sale. I found my copy (after losing my old signed copy to my ex) real cheap in the clearance bin at a Christian bookstore.
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« Reply #51 on: November 14, 2003, 10:05:20 PM »

Airbag/How Am I Driving EP-Radiohead

 
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« Reply #52 on: November 15, 2003, 03:49:39 AM »

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Airbag/How Am I Driving EP-Radiohead
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I still have my mp3s of this one (which makes me feel obligated).  Did you find it inexpensively?
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« Reply #53 on: November 15, 2003, 04:58:41 PM »

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Did you find it inexpensively?
No, not really.  I just felt compelled by the uniqueness.  And it is brand new, factoy sealed. 8-)  
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« Reply #54 on: November 15, 2003, 10:17:49 PM »

Don't you dare unwrap that. It will be worth a million dollars soon enough.

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« Reply #55 on: November 15, 2003, 10:41:38 PM »

Not if it has one of the following:

1. A punchhole in the jewel case and/or barcode.
2. A slit in the spine of the case.

If it doesn't have these, then yeah... you may have a fortune on your hands.
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« Reply #56 on: November 16, 2003, 05:37:23 AM »

I'm not sure, but I think that particular disc has a cardboard sleeve.  I don't know the technical name for those, but you know what I mean.  In any event $20 for an EP is a lot of money, but it isn't an easy one to find either.
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« Reply #57 on: November 16, 2003, 12:17:59 PM »

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Not if it has one of the following:

1. A punchhole in the jewel case and/or barcode.
2. A slit in the spine of the case.

If it doesn't have these, then yeah... you may have a fortune on your hands.
I've seen this before.  What does it mean?

Since I bought this thing to listen to it, I'm afraid I will be forced to unwrap it, unless you show me that its really worth a ton.
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« Reply #58 on: November 16, 2003, 04:21:01 PM »

$20???  wacko   A compulsive buy, maybe?

The punchhole/slit thingees are used by record companies to denote the albums that are promotional/demo/not-for-sale items, which are usually intended as review copies for music journalists, radio people, or retailers.  

Technically, if a store is selling you something like this they could get in big trouble, but I don't think anybody cares, really.

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« Reply #59 on: November 16, 2003, 07:11:53 PM »

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$20???  wacko   A compulsive buy, maybe?

 
No, I thought about it for a few days.  I just don't feel its right to simply download all these songs, without attempting to purchase them.  I've heard good things about this EP, so I decided it would be a good one to own.
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« Reply #60 on: November 17, 2003, 03:47:21 AM »

Yeah, $20 is a lot for an EP, although if it doesn't have a slit and it's actually new, they go for a lot more.  I think I just have to keep feeling bad about having the mp3s and hope they reissue it one of these days...I'm not sure what the likelihood of that is.
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« Reply #61 on: November 17, 2003, 03:00:55 PM »

I just got How Am I Driving in the mail today, along with Zooropa.  The How Am I Driving case does have a slit in it, so I guess I will be opening it after all.  I still haven't received ATYCLB yet, even though I ordered it first. [_[  

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« Reply #62 on: December 01, 2003, 03:03:16 PM »

I just picked up

The Music (of Capitol records) which I don't really like, and
"Young Team" by Mogwai... the some Mogwai Fear Satan is enough to break your heart.

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« Reply #63 on: December 01, 2003, 03:11:58 PM »

In keeping with tradition, I picked up a cheap used copy of U2's Achtung Baby this weekend. I also got used copies of Eric Champion's Transformation (one of my favorite albums when I was in college) and Mayfair Laundry's Scrub from a sotre whose employees had likely never heard of them, prompting them to slap bargain bin stickers on them. Their loss, my gain.

I also got copies of Fiction Plane's Everything Will Never Be OK and Lifehouse's Stanley Climbfall for friends, since the purpose of the trip was supposed to be shopping for other people.  =D  
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« Reply #64 on: December 01, 2003, 03:41:30 PM »

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I have that album on tape. I hate it with a passion.

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« Reply #65 on: December 01, 2003, 03:58:42 PM »

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Please listen to it more.  It might be an acquired taste, but they make some great danceable psychedelic rock.  A lot of groove to their sound.
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« Reply #66 on: December 01, 2003, 09:15:47 PM »



Recently, I purchased:

Robert Randolph and the Family Band: Live at the Wetlands.   I really love the CD, it's great to just hear them jamming...lyrics are the exception, not the norm on this album, but the instrumental work they do is very entertaining.  "Ted's Jam" is my favorite...I may upload that song onto the Pub...

Jennifer Knapp-The Collection.  For whatever reason I have never purchased a Knapp album before...perhaps because I didn't start buying music until about a year and half ago.  Anyways, this album is amazing (coming from someone who hasn't heard the songs before).  It has been getting the bulk of the time in my CD player recently.  I also like the Demo-versions of her songs that they have on the 2nd CD, with just her and her guitar.  
 
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« Reply #67 on: December 02, 2003, 05:18:53 AM »

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Please listen to it more.  It might be an acquired taste, but they make some great danceable psychedelic rock.  A lot of groove to their sound.
oh, I'm hearing the groove, but I don't actually *like* groove that much. And the dude's voice just kills me. SO yeah, I think I'll be giving this one away for Christmas Wink

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« Reply #68 on: December 02, 2003, 02:12:13 PM »

today, I just bought three albums:

John Reuben-Professional Rapper
Jay-Z-Unplugged
Alicia Keys-The Diary of Alicia Keys

I've only been able to listen for a limited time to the three, but so far, the Jay-Z album is quite interesting, the John Reuben album, while no masterpiece, seems like it has the potential to be my favorite John Reu release yet, and the Alicia Keys album is probably the best album of the three.  I love the piano...
 
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« Reply #69 on: December 02, 2003, 05:41:10 PM »

Pizz! you like unplugged? i've been thinking of picking it up

theblack album is my latest buy...
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« Reply #70 on: December 02, 2003, 08:57:53 PM »

Unplugged is actually very fresh.  Love the re-working of songs.

I'm not sure if I should get Diary....  Songs in A Minor was overrated-ness of the highest order.

I finally got my U2 DVD, though.  Sound-wise, the Coldplay DVD (which I love) sounds puny in comparison.  Oh... and "Mysterious Ways" is included as a bonus track.

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« Reply #71 on: December 02, 2003, 09:14:30 PM »


Yeah, TRu...I really like the Unplugged Jay...there are a couple songs that are weak (Takeover, for example), but for the most part, I love how the songs are done live.  "Jigga What, Jigga Who" is FRESH, the way they re-work that...I was bobbing to that one.  And I don't know who the girl is on "Heart of the City", but she KILLS it...

Also, would you say the Black album is worth buying?  I'm thisclose to getting it...

Hmm...I never did buy Alicia Keys-Songs in A Minor, and the only song I heard off that was Woman's Worth and Fallin...but I do love "Diary"...

 
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« Reply #72 on: December 03, 2003, 05:01:16 AM »

WOOOOOO HOOOOOO!

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« Reply #73 on: December 03, 2003, 10:15:29 AM »

I bought LA Symphony - The End Is Now yesterday, and I ordered Paul Wright - Fly Away and Project 86 - Songs To Burn Bridges By
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« Reply #74 on: December 03, 2003, 06:03:29 PM »

recent buys i'm lovin':

death cab for cutie - transatlanticism  (saw 'em live last week too... ahhh!!)
rufus wainwright - want one
ryan adams - rock n roll
dmb - live in ny
pete yorn - musicforthemorningafter
outkast - speakerboxxxx
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« Reply #75 on: December 04, 2003, 12:36:00 PM »

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Also, would you say the Black album is worth buying?  I'm thisclose to getting it...
 
i like it...

it's growing nicely on me...
and for 10 bucks, i'd say it was worth it...


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« Reply #76 on: December 07, 2003, 09:08:09 PM »

Ahhhh! Great disc! Just picked up Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon"... next on my list: "Animals" if I can't actually find The Wrens' "The Meadowlands" before that.

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« Reply #77 on: December 08, 2003, 03:41:35 PM »

I recently received (for my birthday) Simon&Garfunkel's Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme and Rich Mullin's A Liturgy, a Legacy and a Ragamuffin Band.

The Rich Mullin's CD isn't my favorite album of his. I think The World as I Best Remember It Vol 1. is it, but it's not bad. I like Here in America, 52:10, The Color Green, Creed (my favorite song on the disc), and 78 Eatonwood Green. I'm not sure about Land of My Sojourn, I have to listen to it again, but I think I liked that one too. Definitely a keeper, with great lyrical work from one of the greatest and most underrated poets of our time.

The S&G album is mighty fine. Wow. Only one I don't like (there are couple of songs that don't groove well with me, but I can sit through them and not feel an urge to hit the skip button), and that's A Simple Desultory Phillippic.

Scarbarough Fair/Canticle--one of the most gorgeous songs I've ever heard. The melody and harmonies are great, of course, because it's S&G. The classic Feelin' Groovy is on here. Good little one minute fifty-three second song. Now, there are two very powerful and profound songs on this album. The first one being Patters. Paul takes lead and what Art does is amazing. He uses his voice to color the song, and what I mean by that is that every time he sings, it's for the purpose of reflecting the meaning of the songs. It's great. Beautiful. Wonderfully done. The other one is the last track. 7 O'Clock New/Silent Night. The first time I heard it, I had chills going up and down my spine. Basically, Paul and Art sing Silent Night while a news broadcast is being played, displaying the turmoil of the '60s at the time. Wow. Dated yes, but I can imagine back in 1966, that would've been extremely powerful. All in all, a great album. I think it is my favorite S&G one to date.
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« Reply #78 on: December 08, 2003, 04:22:21 PM »

I didn't like Land of My Sojourn the first times I listened to it but it grew on me. it's one of my "play in the car" songs now.

the other day I bought the RotK soundtrack.

 
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« Reply #79 on: December 08, 2003, 09:03:33 PM »

hopefully tomorrow I will be picking up Musiq's new album...Musiq is my favorite R&B artist...
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