ironfalcon18 said:I caught them playing at an outdoor festival in Cleveland, and I suppose after one particular song, they just became rather tedious to endure.
It’s honestly quite grim. I don't think I could have ever imagined, even in my wildest fantasies, actually agreeing with someone who puts "free Varg Vikernes" in their signature. It is truly unpleasant.
Frank Wright14 said:I might not be the most objective person here, but the concert was brilliant—the sound was great, the crowd was fantastic... maybe 350 people there.
Was there much of a turnout? How was the performance? Did Fisher manage to fit through the door, or did you have to tear down the doorframe?
A little friendly advice: since Tuesday shows always seem to be great, maybe you should just move the start time to 9:00 AM. That way, you can be certain nobody from outside downtown Chicago will show up. 😠 😠 😛
Ethan Perez97 said:You’re calling me thick-headed and ignorant, but I think you might have that backwards. I never suggested The Clash or the Sex Pistols were bad bands; my point was simply that they don't deserve a spot in the top 100. I suppose there is no sense in debating their musical talent since it’s largely irrelevant, even if it's common knowledge that neither group can actually play their instruments particularly well. Honestly, just back off and stop lecturing me, because you're clearly the one who doesn't understand what's being discussed here. 👎
I find myself wondering how someone identifying as a Dire Straits fan even dares to participate in a music discussion, especially when using such pedestrian language and holding such mindless views. Ethan Perez97, you really ought to be embarrassed.
If you ask me, more Blood is pretty much the worst of them. I suppose there are a few of those pseudo-metal tracks that are alright, I guess, but they aren't great. Fresh Blood is definitely the standout, so I’d honestly recommend that one instead.
dean martinez said:Blood on The Saddle - Fresh Blood is a true cowboy punk masterpiece; it was released on New Rosa ages ago, so I suspect it might be quite difficult to track down or even find nowadays.
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I believe I picked up a copy of Fresh Blood directly from Greg Davis at a Blood on The Saddle show in a nearby city a few years back. They actually reissued it themselves in 2001, though it was a very low-budget affair—the CD just had a sticker on it, if I recall correctly. As I remember it, Greg mentioned that since nobody else showed any interest in reissuing it, they decided to handle it themselves. In my opinion, along with New Blood and Poison Love, it’s easily the best album from what might be the greatest punk band ever.😛 😁
jupi🙂 I'm hoping the Willard Grant Conspiracy set turns out to be better live than that tedious Fisher solo show. (I heard from people it was pretty dull—I ended up getting so wasted that I slept through half the concert in a corner seat at KSET😁)
I am somewhat uncertain if these albums ever received a CD reissue, though they strike me as rather overlooked 1. Jason & the Scorchers, "Fervor" An EP by Ringerberg & Co.; I suppose it is the best thing I have heard from him, though I haven't been able to track it down on CD. On one track he has a credit with R.E.M., while on another he provides backing vocals.
2. Tom Waits & Crystal Gayle, "One from the Heart" It seems a bit unfair that this gets sidelined when discussing Waits' work in the 80s—it's the soundtrack to a Coppola film featuring Crystal Gayle’s perfectly subtle, hazy vocals (I mention that because the record reminds me of the recent Jenny Toomey & Calexico release, *Tempting*, which is equally excellent).
3. Blacky, "Sage Advice" A wonderful album from one of Howe Gelb's bands. It features "Loving Cup" in two different versions, including a guest appearance by Lucinda Williams, and there is Howe singing "You're My Sunshine..." 🙂
If I were to establish a scale for pure pathos, I suppose I would have to start with Titanic. [/B]
And you know what the most frustrating part is? You might actually be right. I guess Titanic does suffer from an excess of hollow sentimentality, though regardless of whether one can perceive it, there is at least some semblance of a functional love story within it. Here, however, nothing seems to work. It is almost difficult to believe I am defending Titanic.😁
I suppose one could argue the film is quite subversive, illustrating how the USA hasn't really progressed much since the beginning—the war rhetoric, the body bags, the wealthy avoiding combat while the poor die, politicians chasing votes and rigging elections. Perhaps the ultimate message is simply "don't mess with the establishment because you can't win." [/B]
The movie is about as subversive as a mainstream pop ballad on Top 40 radio. In my estimation, Gangs of New York is by far the worst Scorsese film I have ever seen; it feels overextended, shallow, and dreadfully pathetic. Daniel Day-Lewis looks like he’s suffering from permanent heartburn (somewhat reminiscent of De Niro in those comedies), DiCaprio seems even paler than usual, and even John C. Reilly is underwhelming. The plot is incredibly melodramatic, handled with such Hollywood excess that even a seasoned director would find it embarrassing. At the end, everyone is dead, and DiCaprio just stares at the sun playing a flute. Whatever happened to Kate Winslet? She seemed to be looking for too much screen time, though I suppose Titanic is sixteen times better than this mess. As for being provocative or subversive🙄 politicians are evil, Italians and Irishmen fight, Black characters are stereotyped, and nobody likes anyone. It's hardly provocative at all.
I suppose if you could arrange for Tom Waits to play the day after Oldham, we might find ourselves spending three days in Chicago rather.🙂 👍 Well done, Kset!
Nathan Thomas88 said:Hahahaha, those two will probably just head straight from San Francisco!
Give me a break, Nathan Thomas88. A lot of people might show up. I suppose you could make the trip too, since a quick drive to Washington, D.C. isn't exactly an impossible feat.
Alright, experts🙂 🙂 🙂 !!! We should probably just rent a bus. My only real concern is that this news caught Roger Jones5 completely off guard, so he'll likely end up overdoing it with the beers tonight. And he has work tomorrow.
crimsonjackal8, I was wondering if you might have any connection to that post-punk group "Second Theme," which happens to be my absolute favorite. If you do, I heard that my buddy Steven Hernandez9 is actually looking for a keyboardist.😈
I suppose Marc Olson and Victoria Williams are playing in Vienna on March 30th. I wonder if it might be possible to arrange a concert at KSET; it would likely be quite wonderful.