Daniel Lanois also produced Oh, Mercy, which was a masterpiece. |
Modern Times is without question one of Dylan’s best albums. In every way, lyrically, musically, voice, what have you. I wish I had the LP since the CD is aggressively compressed, dynamic range wise. I am not a happy camper about it, either.
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What’s happening? Am I in a Progressive commercial? |
One assumes you’re the pasty guy.
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Hank Williams Jr. "The Air That I Breathe"
Whoa! What! Hey, that better not be the one I think it is.
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The guy from The Monkeys? |
Shelf isolate? Good for you! 🤗 |
What are ya tryin’ to do, kill the virus? |
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Thin but pithy. You da man. |
Is it true all the records these days are made from digital files?
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So most records are made digitally? I’m not talking about the purists. I’m talking about the ones you buy at Target or wherever. Many of the cassettes I have are digitally remastered too. And that’s from the ‘90s. I’m not knocking it.
Uber I’m saving your jokes in my journal. Scout’s honor. ✌️
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I only tell you what I want you to know. You’re telling me not to be snarky? Are you high? This is shooting fish in a barrel day for me so don’t push your luck.
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War. What is it good for? |
Isn’t it about time to seriously consider just what kind of world we’re going to be leaving to Keith Richards? |
Jerry Lee Lewis is 8 years older than Keith Richards. For all intents and porpoises 🐬 they are of the same generation. It was established scientifically Keith Richards is older than dirt. Now, Jerry Lee Lewis’ wife, she was of a different generation. |
OK, I get it. There’s a POTUS and a FLOTUS. But shouldn’t there be a FLATUS? Sorry for the interruption.
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Speaking of The Wall, I heard the Doug Sax remastered CD The Wall on a big big system a week ago and it was so spectacular I almost flipped my gizzard. |
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Thanks, but actually it’s the famous tongue-in-cheek monologue from American Psycho spoken by the protagonist just prior to the ax murder scene. Alas, I cannot take credit for it. 🤗 Go Kansas City!
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Do you like Phil Collins? I’ve been a big Genesis fan ever since the release of their 1980 album, Duke. Before that, I really didn’t understand any of their work. Too artsy, too intellectual. It was on Duke where, uh, Phil Collins’ presence became more apparent. I think Invisible Touch was the group’s undisputed masterpiece. It’s an epic meditation on intangibility. At the same time, it deepens and enriches the meaning of the preceding three albums. Listen to the brilliant ensemble playing of Banks, Collins and Rutherford. You can practically hear every nuance of every instrument. In terms of lyrical craftsmanship, the sheer songwriting, this album hits a new peak of professionalism. Take the lyrics to Land of Confusion. In this song, Phil Collins addresses the problems of abusive political authority. In Too Deep is the most moving pop song of the 1980s, about monogamy and commitment. The song is extremely uplifting. Their lyrics are as positive and affirmative as, uh, anything I’ve heard in rock. Phil Collins’ solo career seems to be more commercial and therefore more satisfying, in a narrower way. Especially songs like In the Air Tonight and, uh, Against All Odds. But I also think Phil Collins works best within the confines of the group, than as a solo artist, and I stress the word artist. This is Sussudio, a great, great song, a personal favorite. 😳
I heard through the grapevine Phil Collins is going to be making a new record. He’s back in the Stu-Stu-studio. |
