As far as the youngins are concerned, it’s never too early to unleash the unrelenting wave that is the Hot Snakes. This is me explaining to a one-year-old the importance of their debut album, in my opinion, their best. I’m confident that my ramblings were well received.
Tag Archives: vinyl
Bronze Banana
So, apparently (“actually”), Silver Apples’ debut LP was reissued earlier this year on sky blue speckled vinyl (pictured here). Happy to FINALLY own this prominent piece of 1968 nostalgia. Dear casual reader… carry on.
ELightO
With great ingenuity comes great responsibility. Thank you, Electric Light Orchestra.
From Life to the Moon
Was flipping though a November, 1969 issue of Life magazine last night, you know, the one with “The Rough-cut King of Country Music” on the cover, aka Johnny Cash, and I came across this amazing full page ad for Time Life Records’ 6x LP box set, To the Moon. I’d acquired this piece of Americana at my brick and mortar about a year ago (the box set, not the magazine… I have my wonderful folks to thank for that one), and I’ve been a bit obsessed with it after the reissue announcement of the Voyager Golden Record box set (Kickstarter), so let’s just say I was a bit beside myself and had to do a double take upon its random discovery in the Life magazine that had been sitting on our living room table for the better part of three years. Man can step foot on the Moon, but I can’t discover a 47 year old record advertisement sitting beneath my nose. For shame.
Anyway, have a read, then head over to Discogs to nab this essential box set for next to nothing. She’s currently $7.50 for the full set (that’s 6x LPs and a 192 page, hardcover book, kids), and if you’re feeling REALLY interplanetary, back the Voyager Golden Record on Kickstarter. You’ll thank me later.
Mr. Country Music
From Mr. Breakfast Sausage to Mr. Country Music, or vice versa. Jimmy Dean is, obviously, a modern day country music staple, and unlike most other modern day country music staples, he has a convenient, and surprisingly hearty breakfast line to go along with his prestigious country ballads. So no matter what time of day your stomach unfolds, grab a platter of ol’ Jimmy Dean.
Chapel of Love
A lovely wedding gift from the new in-laws. Thanks to Meg, Bri, and the kiddos for this thoughtful 45. So, the Phillies have a record label, eh? Good to know.
TJ&tS 8-Trk
“Greatest hits albums are for housewives, and little girls.” – Bruce McCulloch
Wall O’ Records
Have a record wall backdrop, courtesy of the Prudent Groove. This guy was taken earlier today at the local bowling hole. Feel free to us it as you please… I did.
Post #250 Revisited
Yeah… didn’t figure that on this day, three years ago, I’d be picturing my future wedding to encapsulate as much outstanding goodness that it did. No photos to represent any musical endeavour, thus far, but let’s celebrate silence in the best possible way known to man… via means of The Kinks. Strangers on this road we are on… We are not two, we are one. (What it was, at post #250)
FM in Disguise
Our new Bluetooth skin is vintage made modern, thanks to the visiting parents who harbored this hollow receiver for the past three decades. Another thanks to them for offering to upcycle this timeless gem. Spotify never looked so damn good.
The Stereophonic Sound of Benny Goodman
Interesting slight of hand with this vintage 8-track. I’m curious to find out if Benny Goodman actually appears on this Big Band Series / Collector’s Edition, or if it’s just a collection by those who list him on their resume. Either way, we can’t wait to plug in this beast on our next Throwback Thursday. (Please note that tomorrow’s Throwback Thursday has been postponed due to previous obligations.)
Beats on the Beach
Oh, just a portable turntable sitting atop a twelver of Yuengling overlooking the sunset. Nothing to see here.
The King
As far as I’m concerned, there is only one King, and he wasn’t born in Tupelo, Mississippi.
RIP Roger Miller.
The Rough-cut King of Country
November 21, 1969 was a good day as far as casual reading was concerned. The Man in Black, lounging next to a locomotive, fresh off the heels of the At Folsom Prison album… well, who could possibly pass up this write-up… and that’s exactly what LIFE magazine thought.
Bullshit
Weezer’s first self-titled album recently went on pre order at srcvinyl.com. A Mobile Fidelity release on 180 gram blue vinyl, this rather pricey version is apparently “limited” and “numbered,” so we’ll see how well-flavored this release spins when she finally arrives in late October. I couldn’t help but order one, and I encourage you to do the same.
… a Box!
Aside from Double Plaidinum, these five albums were Lagwagon’s discography for this young listener (some 17 embarrassing years ago), which makes this exclusive box set (limited to 519 copies), all the more exceptional. Have a look, then a listen, then hunt one down online. Released by Fat Wreck Chords back in 2011, she comes with a bonus reissue of the band’s first 7″… worth the price of admission by itself. Happy hunting, kids, and happy Friday!
Faces I’ve Been
Feeling a bit letdown today after having been outbid on Rocket from the Crypt’s coveted Rocket Pack… for the second time this year, so am clinging to the comforting grooves of Mr. Croce. This 1975 double LP collection from 1975 was nabbed for $4 in Vegas, and is littered with skips and major imperfections… much like my seemingly endless journey towards the Rocket Pack. Keep hunting if you can stomach the heartache, kids.
Primitive Percussion
Caught this the other night during Throwback Thursday while eating mashed potatoes and breaded chicken adjacent to the howling hi-fi. What, no giblets (for those keeping score)?! Primitive Percussion appears to be a Thurston Knudson release on Reprise from 1961, and has just bumped itself to the top of my want list ($1725.85 RFTC Rocket Pack aside… sigh).Appetite for Dysfunction
Every once in a while, and from time to time, usually often, I need to quiet the hard rock demons and spin Guns N’ Roses’ debut LP. It’s elevator music at this point, or, what elevator music SHOULD be, but it’s always, and this is me be serious, albeit obvious, a damn fine listen. Happy Tuesday, kids (thought it was Wednesday).A Tuesday for Your Tuesday
Or, something of the sort. Limited to only 100 pressings, the early 2016 copy of this magnificent 1997 album, is without question, on of the hidden gems of my humble collection. Featuring Dan Adriano, of Alkaline Trio fame, Tuesday’s only studio album is early, HONEST emo, in the best sense of the term. So, let’s be honest, here. Tuesdays come, as they do, and we can all get through them, with help from this album.
The Prudent Groove 