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Thoughts on Aimee Mann....

I'm expecting her latest to arrive within hours on lp.

I've seen her twice in the same city. The first time was her last show of her tour. It coincided with the Eastern Music Festival in my town. It was a small college venue. She was upbeat and kind of inspired, upon reflection. She invited several guests to come on stage and play various instruments to one song. It was a great evening!!

I saw her a year later on her f### smilers tour in town. A different venue. She performed alone. The evening was a BIG disappointment! Not only did she have little motivation/interest in being there, the sound was awefull!

I know that she has great songwriting ability. I auditioned her latest before ordering. It seemed exceptional.

Any thoughts!
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We'll just have to share:)

Just listened for the second time to "Mental Illness". Enjoyed even more!

I bought the 7" , 2 song vinyl a few years ago, just so I could have some vinyl from #@%&*! Smilers.
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I have listened to "Mental Illness" on lp now once. I have to say I enjoyed it. While it doesn't really break any new ground, the sonics are VERY good and to me, it's the best balanced lp I own of her solo stuff. Overall, it is an even keeled record with no stand out songs. There is the accompaniment of a quartet that adds to this latest effort. Glad I bought it.
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Have any of you heard The Both. Impressions?
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Couldn't wait. No contest, "LIS" is clearly sonically superior. No need to switch polarity for sure.
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This has motivated me to put on my MFSL "Lost In Space" later.

I'm saving her latest for next weekend.

Thanks!


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I pulled out me MFSL "Bachelor No. 2" this weekend. First time in years. I remembered it not being the best sounding lp I own. It was worse than I remembered. I switched polarity and voila', it became a much better sounding record. Still no where near MFSL's best but much more listenable.

@salectric, Did she perform solo or with a band? Since I've seen her perform both ways, I prefer her with a band. She seemed somewhat uncomfortable and had little motivation solo.
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