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Favorite album art?
I always admired Roger Dean. However, my favorite was the inside of the "Eat A Peach" album. 
How diverse is your musical taste?
I am like Marakanetz in that I admire originality more than anything. I tend to go through phases whether it be bluegrass, hard rock, reggae, classical,blues, jazz, or the various sub genres. The joy of having a large diverse physical collection i... 
Best rock cover songs, list your favorites
I like Roxy Music's version of the John Lennon song "Jealous Guy". Bryan Ferry's whistling at the end of the song is classic. 
Prog Rock
Well tonight I listened to "In Absensia" by Porcupine Tree which I purchased off of an Ebay as an experiment. A couple of martinis enhanced the mood and I really enjoyed it. Definately original, with excellent musicianship and tastes of Yes, Rush,... 
the natural sound of a cymbal
One of my reference songs is "High Falls" off of "Win, Lose, or Draw" (ca.1975) by the Allman Brothers. It is approximately a 10 minute instrumental featuring solos by Chuck Leavell and Dicky Betts. The signiture Allman Bros. sound of the era feat... 
widespread panic
I have several shows I will trade with you. I will post a list tomorrow. 
Prog Rock
Wow. The suggestions keep coming. I have ordered some Porcupine Tree and the Big Big Train. Eldulcesol, I love the HIP! I have pretty much everything they have released and a couple of bootlegs. However, I don't consider them prog. The Tragically ... 
Prog Rock
Thanks for all of the recommendations- lots to explore. To this day occaisionally I pull out Yessongs, Kansas' Masque, or play ELP's "Pirates", and of course Annie's voice on "Ashes Are Burning" still sends tingles to the spine. The Hackett/Squire... 
Best Rock Album in 2012
I think that Kevn Kinney and the Golden Palomino's "A Good Country Mile " is a really strong release. 
Once again: Lindsey Buckingham Live
Thanks for the heads up. 
Alt Country/Folk, American roots
Neil Young and Crazy Horse have a new one coming out called "Americana". I don't know whehter it is electric or not. 
Bourbon and rock n roll
You and I are kindred spirits. I recently picked up a 1.5 liter oak barrel off of EBay for $30. I kept sherry in it for 6 weeks- turning the barrel once a week. I now am making a giant batch of Manhattans. I used Evan Williams Green, Carpano Artur... 
Alt Country/Folk, American roots
The gourdsRobert Earl KeenJayhawksSteve EarleSarah JaroszSlobberboneGreen on RedTrailer Bride 
Help Me Name a New Band
The Marriage KillersThe Sycophantic Fools. 
Audiophile grade country
Patty Griffin