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So different than their early 80's new wave sound, or from almost anything else I've ever heard... an avante-jazz experiment with songs sad and hopeful at the same time.
Man, I have never posted in a thread that I felt so at home in.
First, BBC Sessions do rock. All of them. Zeppelin's BBC Sessions kicks so much ass, they are ON FIRE the entire time and arguably perform definitive versions of their tunes. I find myself tossing on one of these discs instead of an album when I crave some Zep. I'd say the version of "That's the Way", with JPJ's so-beautiful-it-hurts playing of the mandolin, is easily the best version of the song, and the album closing "Thank You" blows the original out of the water. I'd argue that this 6+ minute version trumps the original in every way, and Jimmy's solo is one of the sweetest I've ever heard.
As for other BBC Sessions, the Jimi Hendrix Experience has a sweet one as well. Multiple versions of the fuckin' rockin' "Drivin South", and a kickass version of "Killing Floor". Hendrix and Mitch and Noel were clearly having a ball recording these sessions -- makes for a fun listen. And damn, Hendrix's tone in this set is smokin'!
As for a previous poster that said the Beatles covered the Stooges? Just wondering how you came up with that one, I have never come across of such a thing in my following of the Beatles, or the Stooges for that matter.
On to ZUMA, another sweet-ass rediscovery. Neil has way too many classic albums but I would put ZUMA right up there in the Pantheon. His vocal in "Barstool Blues" has so much emotion, it hurts. Throw in Cortez, add some upbeat rockers like "Don't Cry No Tears" and "Drive Back" and toss in a pinch of some sweet mellow tunes with CSNY and you've got yourself a great album.
MEDDLE! What an album! I've said it before, and I will say it again -- I consider this album to be better than Dark Side. I am glad I have found some people who agree with me. I've taken many a verbal beating for sticking up for Meddle, but man, can you argue with One of These Days, Echoes, Fearless or San Tropez? Damn fine album.
NOW, as for my rediscovered pick?
THE FLAMING LIPS - IN A PRIEST DRIVEN AMBULANCE
I really don't know how I can describe this album. It is the most rockin, mind-bending, FUN album I have listened to in a while. I hadn't listened to this album in ages, but with my latest Lips phase in full swing (gotta get pumped for that late night set somehow right?) I went for the classics. Transmissions From the Sattellite Heart is a flawless album, and I stand by that, but "Priest" is where the Lips really realized their potential. Straight up rockin fun the entire way through, not a weak track to be found. And could you end an album in any better of a fashion than a sweet-ass Lips-style rockout of "What a Wonderful World"? Bliss.
Post by lizardking0729 on May 15, 2007 21:57:43 GMT -5
MEDDLE BROTHERS UNITE!!!!
But anyways, my new rediscovery is:
In Utero is such a raw album. I love the feeling in that album. I was really into Nirvana in the early 90's (as were most ppl i think) and I have mainly just listened to unplugged and muddy banks albums since then (with Nevermind threw in there every once in a while). But i am glad i busted this one out, really great emotion and power on this album. Plus one of my favorite Nirvana songs with 'Rape Me'.
IN UTERO, what an awesome album. That one has been frequently in my stereo as of late. "Frances Farmer Will Have Her Revenge On Seattle" -- what an underrated song. "Serve the Servants" -- what a way to start an album! I love it because it is such a strong start-to-finish record -- even the Kurt-scream songs are fuckin' rockin!
Another Nirvana record that requires no skipping is FROM THE MUDDY BANKS OF WISHKAH. This puppy is practically a live-greatest-hits compilation. Not all the hits in terms of popularity, but just sixteen pulse-pounding tracks that rock your eyeballs out. Damn those three (sometimes four) can pack a punch. "Drain You", "Breed", "Milk It", "School", "Negative Creep" -- all sweet ass tunes.
I let a friend of mine borrow this about 3 years ago, and never got it back. So, I was in the record store yesterday and saw it for $5, so I had to buy it. I used to LOVE this type of music back in late middle school/early high school, and I can still get into it today! "Kooler Than Jesus," "Nervous Xians," and "Resisting The Spirit" were always favorites.
Oh man. I just got this cd back after misplacing it for quite a few years. I gotta say that these guys are HIGHLY underrated. This cd is my favorite of theirs. I'm loving it all over again.