Strange Days from The Doors is 53 today. Beaucoups Of Blues from Ringo Starr is 50. Black Sabbath, Vol. 4 is 48. Nightmares…And Other Tales From The Vinyl Jungle from J. Geils Band is 46. Technical Ecstasy from Black Sabbath is 44. Cruisin’ from Village People (with “Y.M.C.A.”) is 42. Entertainment! from Gang Of Four is 41. Wild Things EP from Creatures (Siouxsie Sioux and Budgie) is 39. Forever Now from Psychedelic Furs is 38. Lincoln from They Might Be Giants is 32. Here Today, Tomorrow Next Week! from Sugarcubes is 31. How could I pass on this? And with Boy George singing it? Enjoy!
Until tomorrow, same blog channel… Scorp out!
— “Young man, there’s a place you can go, I said, young man, when you’re short on your dough. You can stay there, and I’m sure you will find many ways to have a good time. It’s fun to stay at the YMCA” – Y.M.C.A. (Morali/Wills)
Well, it happened. Eight years after they published the last Top 500 Albums of All Time, Rolling Stone Magazine has released a fresh, brand new list. I will admit I haven’t read through it yet. But, I do plan on making a comparison between the 2012 list and this 2020 list and filling the gaps of listening. I am prepared to complain about some missing or knocked off. I am also prepared to question what the heck “they” were thinking. This was brought to my attention by Clay Howard as a joke, I think. But, it’s not joke to me. I will keep you informed on how that goes, as well. You know I have to blog about it, so… here’s your warning shot. It’s the only one you get.
Until tomorrow, and back to the list we go… Scorp out!
— “We received and tabulated Top 50 Albums lists frommore than 300 artists, producers, critics, and music-industry figures (from radio programmers to label heads, like Atlantic Records CEO Craig Kallman).” – Rolling Stone
There’s a lot of anniversaries today… Abraxas from Santana is 50 today. Aja from Steely Dan, Passage from The Carpenters and Little Criminals from Randy Newman are all 43. Parallel Lines from Blondie is 42. Tommy Tutone – 2 from Tommy Tutone is 39. The Nylon Curtain from Billy Joel is 38. This Nation’s Saving Grace from The Call and The Wishing Chair from 10,000 Maniacs are 35. Third Stage from Boston is 34. Legacy from Poco is 31. Better Living Through Chemistry from Fatboy Slim is 30. Some biggies on there. But, I just can’t pass this one up! And from a 12-13 year old doing it all solo. Great job, Matt! Enjoy!
Until tomorrow, same blog channel… Scorp out!
— “All grown up and no place to go. Psych 1, Psych 2. What do you know? All your life is Channel 13. Sesame Street. What does it mean? I’ll tell you what it means. Pressure!” – “Pressure” (Joel)
Today is the 22nd anniversary of the last KISS album that had any substance, Psycho Circus, another polarizing and controversial album because Peter only played on one song, Ace only played on a small handful of tunes. I like it and with the exception of a tune here and there, it’s a good pop rock record. The best song on the album is the title track, I think. These ladies do a good job with it.
Until tomorrow, same blog channel… Scorp out!
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I’ve been waiting here to be your guide. So come, reveal the secrets that you keep inside. Step up! No one leaves until the night is done. The amplifier starts to hum. The carnival has just begun. You’re in the psycho circus.” – “Psycho Circus” (Stanley/Cuomo)
Today is the 41st anniversary of Cheap Trick’s Dream Police album. It’s one of my faves from CT. I’ve done the title track once in Heavens Sake and performed “Voices” with VSS. Lots of cool songs on here. This band does the title track really well. Enjoy!
Until tomorrow, same blog channel… Scorp out!
— “I try to sleep. They’re wide awake. They won’t let me alone. They don’t get paid to take vacations or let me alone. They spy on me. I try to hide. They won’t let me alone. They persecute me. They’re the judge and jury all in one.” – “Dream Police” (Nielsen)
Yesterday was a pretty routine day. Well, maybe not. We got a late start. The BCPF finished her biggest project of the year, I was up way too late, yadda yadda yadda. We really only got to listen to a few records yesterday but we bought a few at Underdog Records. Here’s the haul:
Pink Floyd – A Dark Side Of The Moon — This is a European import of a live concert recorded at London Wembley Empire Pool on November 16, 1974. I’m assuming that it is VG+. I bought it “new” but a lot of these imports come unsealed, so I don’t know what the rating/grading is and if they are new or not. This is the gray sleeved version.
Bad Brains – Live ’79 Soundboard — I know nothing about Bad Brains, just that I’ve heard the name for years. This is another import and unofficial release, this one from Finland. I’ve seen a review or two that says it’s not worth money because while it is a “soundboard” recording it’s dubbed from some old wonky cassette or something. We’ll see. VG+?
John Prine – Sweet Revenge — I’ve only heard John Prine like three times outside of his comedy-ish song, “Let’s Talk Dirty in Hawaiian.” One was when I did the RS list and another a few months back when he passed away. I don’t necessarily care for him. I feel we already had a Bob Dylan, we didn’t need a cheap knock-off. I realize that he’s much more than that, now. But, while I have to say I enjoyed a good bit of this album, it’s still mostly “meh” for me. New.
Alexander Courage – Star Trek, From The Original Pilots: The Cage & Where No Man Has Gone Before (Original Television Soundtrack) — “The Cage” was the original pilot of STOS and instead of Captain Kirk, “Bones” and the like, it had “Number One” and Captain Christopher Pike. NBC thought it had out kicked the coverage of its viewing audience and refused it, ordering instead a second pilot. This is where “Where No Man Has Gone Before” comes in. It was the first episode America saw, with Kirk and Bones. “The Cage” was mostly recycled into one of the most famous STOS episodes, “The Menagerie.” This comes in one of three colors: Red Shirt Red, Science Officer Blue or Command Gold. But, you don’t know which color you get until you open it. This is sealed. Hold on, I’ll open it… Science Officer Blue!!
Beck – Kaos Radio Session – Olympia, WA. January 13, 1994 — So, another import/bootleg/unofficial release from Europe. The cover says January 26, 1994, but the back says January 13, 1994. Also, the Discogs entry has a red cover with yellow border, but mine is blue with a pink border. I’m pretty sure it’s going to be a crappy copy but The BCPF is a huge Beck fan, so… VG+?
Nirvana – Damage, Mon Amour — An Italian unofficial release. A Collection of live and radio recordings from 1989 through 1994. On blue viny VG+?
Nirvana – At The End Of Lonely Street — Another Italian unofficial release. A collection of bedroom, garage and studio demos from 1989 through 1992. VG+?
Bob Marley – The Best Of Bob Marley — German import. This is a rerecording of Bob Marley songs by Marley, not your typical compilation. As one reviewer said on Discogs: A great copy in term of musical quality. Not a lot of the greatest hits but some interesting takes on some well-known songs. Refreshing. VG+?
Jonathan was gearing up for RSD Drop 2 that happens next Saturday. You have until midnight tonight to register for the lottery for this weekend. Same deal as before except another half hour added, so that means six more people get to have a turn in-store. It starts at 8a and three people (and a possible +1) get 15 minutes to shop the store, including the RSD booty. When the 15 minutes are up, they have to check out and leave. 815a folks get to come in and the process repeats. Last month he cut it off at 11a. This month it goes until 1130a. He promptly closes the store and then takes inventory. Then, at 1p the website goes live with leftover stock from RSD. Remember, in the past, this hasn’t been allowed by the official RSD brass. This year, the are allowing it. Visit the Underdog Records website to register for your chance to be one of the lucky 42. Then come home and use Discogs to keep track of your loot.
Until tomorrow, same blog channel… Scorp out!
— “I like the way you cross the street ’cause your precious. Moving through the Cleveland heat, how precious. Taking rides and all the kicks was so precious. But you know I was sh***in’ bricks ’cause I’m precious. Made me want to, made me want to, you made me make it. Oh, you’re so mean.” – “Precious” (Hynde)
Today is the 32nd anniversary of Bon Jovi’s New Jersey. Yeah, I know it’s cheesy hair stuffs but still, I dug it. And this was a minor hit from it and one of my faves. This band does a great job of it. They should, they are a Bon Jovi Tribute band. Enjoy!
Until tomorrow, same blog channel… Scorp out!
— “I don’t need no license to sign on no line. And I don’t need no preacher to tell me you’re mine. I don’t need no diamonds, I don’t need no new bride. I just need you, baby, to look me in the eye. I know they have a hard time and your Daddy don’t approve. But I don’t need your Daddy telling us what we should do. Now there’s a million questions I could ask about our lives. But I only need one answer to get me thought the night.” – “Living In Sin” (Bon Jovi)
Today is a day unlike any other in KISStory. September 18 had four solo albums, Lick It Up and Crazy Nights all come out. In addition to that, today is the day, 37 years ago that Paul, Gene, Eric and Vinnie showed their face publicly without makeup on MTV. So, happy 42nd anniversary to Gene, Ace, Paul and Peter’s solo albums, 37 to LIU and 33 to Crazy Nights.
Until tomorrow, same blog channel… Scorp out!
— “Don’t wanna wait ’til you know me better…” – “Lick It Up” (Stanley/Vincent)
Today is a big day in music releases, but for today, I’m only going to focus on hard rock albums that came out on this day. The UK release of Scorpions’ In Trance turns 45 today. Unleashed in the East from Judas Priest turns 41. Use Your Illusion I, Use Your Illusion II from Guns N Roses and No More Tears from Ozzy are all 29 today. That’s a lot of hard rock! I have always loved this song and think this is an amazing version, all things considered. This performance involves 21 students who range in ages from 5 to 16. The poor kid who is playing drums can’t be any bigger then the kick drum and does a great job. However, someone needs to introduce him to a stick bag or stick stick caddy as he dropped a stick twice. Also, I have to say it’s cheating a bit to play a high note instead of the squeal harmonics but again, none of the kids are over 16, they probably hadn’t mastered that yet. I think Zakk needs a wah pedal to get it to sound like he does. Anywhat! Enjoy!
Until tomorrow, same blog channel… Scorp out!
— “So now that it’s over can’t we just say goodbye? I’d like to move on and make the most of the night. Maybe a kiss before I leave you this way. Your lips are so cold, I don’t know what else to say. I never wanted it to end this way, my love, my darling. Believe me when I say to you in love I think I’m falling here. No more tears.” – “No More Tears” (Osbourne/Wylde/Castillo/Inez/Purdell)
Today is the 35th anniversary of KISS’ 13th studio album, Asylum. It’s the youngest of the “triplets” that includes Lick It Up, Animalize and this one, in that order. While I think it is overall the weakest of the three, it did have the best single (to me) from the three albums, and this is that. The funny thing about this version is that it’s the Monsters Of Rock festival and other than some appearance in the background, Gene, who is probably one of the two most important members, is never shown in this. I just find it strange. But, they do a good job of it. This is from 1988. Enjoy!
Until tomorrow, same blog channel… Scorp out!
— “I read your mind like an open book. You lost the fire in your eyes. You turn to me with a different look. And then it’s raining; looks like it’s raining. Oh no, tears are falling.” – “Tears Are Falling” (Stanley)
