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Spinning Sunday or: The Haul(s) 11/26-27/21

28 Sunday Nov 2021

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Friday was Record Store Day – Black Friday Edition and I participated but not to the extent I used to. Since the pandemic, I haven’t had the inclination to participate. The BCPF and I did some work around the house on Friday and waited for my ex-wife to come and get some stuff from our house. We grabbed lunch and then went to Underdog Records. We figured that gave time enough for the rush to subside. Here’s how much I didn’t participate: I didn’t even look at the list to see what was coming out. I didn’t know of anything. We played it right, it wasn’t busy but it had been. We went back to Underdog Records yesterday for Small Business Saturday. Just to spend a little bit of money. Here are the hauls (these are all new, no used):

Fleetwood Mac – Alternate Live — Record Store Day – Black Friday 2021 release. Limited to 6000. 2×LP, Limited Edition. A fourteen-song LP pulled from the Fleetwood Mac Super Deluxe release, including a further seven songs from the Tusk tour, four from the 1977 Rumours tour, and three from the 1982 Mirage tour.

King’s X – Please Come Home…Mr. Bulbous — I forgot about this but was so glad there was one still there. Numbered, Yellow Sun colored vinyl. Record Store Day Black Friday 2021 release, hand-numbered out of 2500. RSD Sticker on the front says “First time on vinyl! Exclusive numbered edition on sun yellow wax.” This is number 2294/2500.

Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit – Georgia Blue — Everyone talks about Jason Isbell and everything points to The BCPF liking it. That being said, I don’t know anything about him and wouldn’t know a song if I heard it. 2×LP, Blue Translucent. 2021 Record Store Day “RSD Black Friday First” release, limited to 12,000 copies.

Richard & Linda Thompson – Shoot Out The Lights — I bought this yesterday for SBS. It was ranked #332 on the RS list that matters. It’s not on the one that doesn’t. Not RSD. Limited Edition, Reissue. Rhino Limited Edition ‘Start Your Ear Off Right’ pressing on 180-gram black vinyl, limited to 4300 copies worldwide.

Talk Talk – It’s My Life — The other LP purchased for SBS. Limited Edition, Reissue, Repress, Purple Translucent, 180g. Originally from 1984. Released in the U.S. on 15 Jan 2021 as part of Rhino’s ‘Start Your Ear Off Right’ reissue campaign for 2021.

Carole King – In Concert (Live at the BBC, 1971) — Recorded Live for the BBC In Concert Series in 1971 and produced by Series producer Stanley Dorfman, Carole King performs hits from the seminal album Tapestry. Never before released on vinyl. Record Store Day Black Friday 2021 release.

Modern English – After The Snow (Live From Indigo @ O2) — Recorded live Friday, September 18th, 2020 at indigo at The O2, London, England. [On sleeve:] Dedicated to our friend Vaughan Oliver 1957 – 2019. [From the band:] Vaughan Oliver designed this sleeve for us shortly before his untimely passing in December 2019. We felt it was only fitting to release his work. We have brought together Vaughan’s friend and long-time design partner Chris Bigg to finalise [sic] the art work [sic] and realise [sic] Vaughan’s vision.

Squirrel Nut Zippers – Lost Songs Of Doc Souchon — Limited Edition, RSD Clear. “Record Store Day 2021” hype sticker on front wrap. Limited to 1500 copies. Clear vinyl.

Dire Straits – Encores — 45 RPM, EP, Limited Edition, Remastered, Pink vinyl. Only 4 songs. RSD “Black Friday” 2021. Limited edition of 6.000 copies. Including 12″ x 12″ lithograph with embossed “Record Store Day 2021” logo.

Grant-Lee Phillips – Yuletide — EP, Limited Edition, Green vinyl. Limited edition green vinyl. Released first on Record Store Day Black Friday. For whatever reason, it’s the same five songs front and back. I am not sure if they are different versions.

That’s a decent haul with an extensive price tag. But, I have them. We have purchased two new record shelf systems which we are in dire need of. We’re redoing the whole house (to some extent) and will be getting those up sometime soon. Jonathan said the RSDBFE was a major success and he was happy. Keep track of Underdog Records on Instagram and Facebook as there are probably a couple of RSD records left. You can order new vinyl 24/7/365 by visiting the website. Use Discogs to track your collection.

Until next time, keep spinnin’…
Scorp out!

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“I’ve asked myself, how much do you commit yourself? It’s my life, don’t you forget. It’s my life, it never ends (It never ends).” – “It’s My Life” (Hollis/Friese-Greene)

Sounds Like Saturday or: Why, Yes…

27 Saturday Nov 2021

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Salutations™!!

Today is the 50th anniversary of Fragile, Yes’ fourth album. Some of the most bad-arsed songs in the whole Yes catalog are on this album. This includes my favorite Yes tune, “Roundabout.” That bass line is amazing, but Chris Squire was NOT a clean player, and that’s okay. He had a distorted tone and was kind of free in his playing. Not sloppy, really, but “free.” If you’re not familiar with the album, I really, highly, recommend that you give it a listen but especially give the first tune, “Roundabout” a listen. What I’m posting here is the isolated bass part from Chris Squire. There will be long periods of silence, so don’t think the video has stopped or something’s wrong. That’s the way the song is. Those silent spaces are filled with atmospheric goodness on the record. So, enjoy!

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“In and around the lake, mountains come out of the sky and they stand there. One mile over we’ll be there and we’ll see you. Ten true summers we’ll be there and laughing too. Twenty-four before my love you’ll see, I’ll be there with you.” – “Roundabout” (Howe/Anderson)

The Podcast-less Friday or: You Deserve a Break Today

26 Friday Nov 2021

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Salutations™!!

So, I have actually been on vacation since Monday. I worked until 9p on Monday to not have to go back to the studio until this coming Monday. That included not doing the podcast for Useless Things. I will be back next week because I have a lot to talk about. We had some big things happen this past week. I’ll fill you in. Thanks for your understanding!

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“I don’t need a vacation in the traditional sense like I would if I had a job I hated.” – James Franco

Spinning Sunday or: The Birthday Haul

21 Sunday Nov 2021

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Salutations™!!

Yesterday and last night was a night of epic proportions. I’ll get to that later this week, possibly on the podcast. I’ll have a couple of things to talk about this week on that podcast episode. But, we had breakfast, went to Underdog Records, and I got to see my mom. Here’s the haul:

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Kiss – Destroyer 45th Anniversary 2-LP Deluxe Edition — I wasn’t going to buy this but I couldn’t resist. Not nearly my favorite KISS album, but I’d love to have other albums from the band do this. Especially, Rock and Roll Over or Hotter Than Hell or the self-titled debut. 2×LP, Remastered, Stereo, Half-Speed Mastering. New.

Explosions In The Sky – Big Bend (An Original Soundtrack For Public Television) — Kind of like indie-prog-rock. That’s what The BCPF said. I don’t know if I know anything from them. 2×LP. New.

The Feelies – The Good Earth — Don’t know anything about The Feelies. This is The BCPF’s pick. She said they’re somehow related to Luna. I know who Luna is, but I don’t know what it means to be related to them. Reissue, Remastered. New.

The Feelies – In Between — Everything I said in the above paragraph applies here. New.

Frank Sinatra – Christmas — I don’t like Christmas music other than like the week of Christmas. I love Frank Sinatra. So, let’s go for it. Walmart Exclusive – Red Vinyl. Used but Sealed.

Carole King – A Holiday Carole — Same thing, but with Carole King. NM.

Underdog Records will be closed on Thursday, of course, but will be open Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. Friday is Black Friday and is also Record Store Day. If you’re interested in the RSD roster of releases, visit the RSD website. Order new vinyl (not RSD) from Underdog by visiting their website. Use Discogs to track your music collection like I do.

Until next time, keep spinnin’…
Scorp out!

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“Get up! Everybody’s gonna move their feet!” – “Detroit Rock City” (Ezrin/Stanley)

Sounds Like Saturday or: My Birthday Song

20 Saturday Nov 2021

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Salutations™!!

So, today is my birthday, as you’d know if you listened to the Useless Things podcast yesterday, or if you know me at all. So for my Sounds Like Saturday today, I’m going to play my favorite song. This is my all-time favorite song, off of my all-time favorite album. But, instead of PG singing it, Morgan James is going to serenade us today. Enjoy!

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“I want to be your sledgehammer…” – “Sledgehammer” (Gabriel)

Podcast Time or: That Solar Thing I Say

19 Friday Nov 2021

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Salutations™!!

It’s time to talk about that trip we just took around the sun. It’s birthday time. Good ones, not so bad ones, memorable ones. Plans for this one. Also, It’s time to talk about that trip we just took around the sun. It’s birthday time. Good ones, not so bad ones, memorable ones. Plans for this one. Also, a new discussion starter question.

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Spinning Sunday or: The Haul? 11/13/21

14 Sunday Nov 2021

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Salutations™!!

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The BCPF and I got up early and went to some yard sales. That’s the first time in probably six or seven years that we did that. Early in our relationship, we would go to yard/rummage/garage sales and we got away from it when we didn’t have much money and we got up late and most yard sales are done by noon. We still don’t have much money but we were up early and well, why not? We got some cute things and whatever and we spent maybe $10? It was more about just doing it than what we got. We had lunch at The Sherwood, went to Underdog Records, and because my “Beeman Belly” kicked in, we had to leave early from Underdog. So our “haul” is anything but. So, here’s what we got.

The War On Drugs – I Don’t Live Here Anymore — I thought this was a Merge band, but it’s Atlantic. Cool. We have some of their stuff and, of course, The BCPF loves them. This is their brand new album, it came out two weeks ago. 2×LP, Limited Edition, Blue Translucent. New.

Peter Gabriel – Up — By now, you know I love me some Peter Gabriel. I have all of his albums up to So (except for Birdy the soundtrack for the Matthew Modine and Nicholas Cage film), but nothing beyond that. There are a few good songs on here that I know of. It was released in 2002 and is the last album of new material he’s released. Everything since has been live, reimagined, or redone stuff from his catalog. 2×LP, Reissue, Remastered, 180 grams. New.

That’s it, sadly. Danged Beeman Belly. Jonathan had gotten in some sweet used turntables that have been tested and approved for sale if you’re in need of a record player. If you read these posts and don’t have a way to listen to records but wish you could, then Underdog Records is your place to get started. Watch the Facebook and Instagram of the store and order new vinyl day or night by visiting the website. Use Discogs, like I do, to track your music collection, no matter the format. If it was available on reel-to-reel, and someone has had it, it will be on there. 8-Track, cassette, vinyl, and possibly digital. I’m not sure. But, check them out, too.

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“My ghost likes to travel so deep into your space” – “Growing Up” (Gabriel)

Sounds Like Saturday or: The Oath

13 Saturday Nov 2021

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Salutations™!!

As I’ve said twice this week (three times if you count the Asylum podcast, which I do)… Happy 40th anniversary to my favorite KISS album, Music from The Elder. This was probably the first time I saw them actually performing. It was rough but it was live.

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“Your glory, I swear I ride for thee. Your power, I trust it walks with me. Your servant I am, and ever shall I be.” – “The Oath” (Powers/Ezrin/Stanley)

The Podcast or: Happy 40th Elder

12 Friday Nov 2021

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Salutations™!!

Time for a new podcast, y’all! Yeah, two in one week. I had stuff to say, I guess. I don’t know if I’ll have stuff to say next week or not. But, it’s the 40th anniversary this week of my favorite KISS album. Hear me talk about it here.

Until tomorrow, same blog channel…
Scorp out!

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“It’s nothing to me…” – “A World Without Heroes” (Reed/Ezrin/Simmons/Stanley)

Useless Things Podcast or: Don’t Call Me Al

08 Monday Nov 2021

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Salutations™!!

On this episode of the Useless Things Podcast, we have storytime. Storytime in which we learn about Al. What Al does and how and why you shouldn’t be like Al. It’s a quaint story, a tale as old as time if you will.

I also ask a question about turn signals. Blinkers, blinkahs, whatever.

I talk my first “discussion starter,” too.

You can listen to the episode here.

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Until next time, Scorp out!

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