The Auteurs | "New Wave" (1993)
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It's okay with sort of a pop sound but with lyrics that have meaning. I could see this as part of an enjoyable evening listening to live in a club. I can't see it as a top 1001 album and worthy of keeping on my playlists
Mad Max: Fury Road
I didn't pay much attention to this film when it was released but after its big Oscar haul, I figured it must be worth checking out.
I kept waiting for the story to start. It never did.
I hope they paid Tom Hardy and Charlize Theron well.
This is not me. (Or Frank Zappa)
The Mothers of Invention | "Freak Out" (1966)
Parodies of established musical styles plus some cutting edge -- for 1966 -- use of synths, electronics, and distortion were probably interesting at one time. The sound might have even been worth a listen or two now. Unfortunately, the stupidity of the lyrics is timeless.
A painful endeavor.
Great idea at Smiths grocery store
Kudos to Smiths Grocery Store in Albuquerque. This is a great idea and a nice gesture.
Adam and the Ants | "Kings of the Wild Frontier" (1980)
While this post punk is relatively fun, I wouldn't say that it was worth digging through the archives for another listen. Stay in the today unless you need a soundtrack for a 1980 retro party. The rhythm tracks do deserve an honorable mention though.
The link should you want to DJ that party.
Super Bowl Sunday? Forget that, I was at Super Saturday
Run DMC opened.
Then Snoop Dogg came out and DJ'd a set. He did a little rapping, but he mostly just kept asking "Where da ladies at?"
Finally, the Red Hot Chili Peppers lit up the stage.
A night like this very often would kill me, but it was cool rockin' for an evening.
The Sensational Alex Harvey Band | "Framed" (1973)
Interesting. The last album I listened to was ZZ Top's Tres Hombres. Both albums were produced at around the same time but ZZ Top with Texas roots, Alex Harvey in the UK. The sound and themes could almost be interchangeable. I could easily see most of Harvey's songs belonging to ZZ Top and vice versa. Excellent blues rock. It's when the Sensational Alex Harvey Band moves on to glam or "heavier" rock that they start to be less enjoyable.
ZZ Top | Tres Hombres (1973)
They are just so good at what they do Billy Gibbons' guitar work is always "just right" while Dusty Hill and Frank Beard create a tight driving rhythm. And they're still doing it 40+ years later!
The songs are memorable and singable. If you'd like to sing along, here's the link on Spotify.
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Book Of Questions | You are given the power to kill people...
“You are given the power to kill people simply by thinking of their deaths and twice repeating the word “good-bye.” People would die a natural death and no one would suspect you. Are there any situations in which you would use this power?”