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Rock "Diss" Songs
Started this discussion. Last reply by maximum jack Jan 5. 10 Replies 0 Likes
Though commonly associated with hip hop, rock musicians have recorded their fair share of songs disparaging one another. Let battle commence...Continue
Awful Band Names & Press Kit Photos
Started this discussion. Last reply by Thomas Cruz Sep 30, 2011. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Would it sound underwhelming being announced at an arena concert by a local DJ? Does it make you laugh? Do they have an embarrassing press photo, too? Share your love for rock's hopelessly inept.Continue
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Bill Davidson replied to Gail Manchester's discussion Singing the Unspeakable"I don't know if songs get any darker than Hüsker Dü's Diane:
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Bill Davidson replied to Harry's discussion The "Whatever Happened to _____ ?" file"I've always wondered what happened to Mike Andrews' band Elgin Park. I loved their self-titled debut, but that was it. Mike went on to release a great, quiet solo album in 2006 called Hand On String. (Check out his live KCRW set.)"
Bill Davidson replied to Harry's discussion The "Whatever Happened to _____ ?" file"His MySpace page blog indicates he was still working on his sophmore release in September 2010. Hopefully he's still at it."
Bill Davidson replied to Harry's discussion The "Whatever Happened to _____ ?" file"...Oh, wait, I guess you mean these guys:
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Bill Davidson replied to Harry's discussion The "Whatever Happened to _____ ?" file"You mean these guys?"
Bill Davidson replied to Harry's discussion The "Whatever Happened to _____ ?" file"I think rock musicians turn to the kids genre (or "kindie" as I've heard it called) as a way to sustain their careers while focusing on family life. Zanes and Salem each have a daughter and Himmelman has four children.…"
Bill Davidson replied to Stan Schwieger's discussion More Songs About Buildings and Food."This video seems like a deliberate nod to Ernie Kovacs' Nairobi Trio:
http://youtu.be/DoLTFQsFswM"
Julie Jurrjens replied to Bill Davidson's discussion Rock "Diss" Songs"Tim Rogers from You Am I... I cribbed this in a job resignation once, which I'm sure was completely lost on the audience, but the line "it ain't that I don't like you, you're just better off alone" hit the nail on the…"
Julie Jurrjens replied to Bill Davidson's discussion Rock "Diss" Songs"I know "Karmic Flop"... Even's a great band all around. I keep hearing about a new record that doesn't seem to materialize. Hadn't considered about the angle you propose but it does seem like too much of a coincidence,…"
Gail Manchester replied to Bill Davidson's discussion Rock "Diss" Songs"This be be a lovely addition to my Singing the Unspeakable discussion as well..."
Gail Manchester replied to Bill Davidson's discussion Rock "Diss" Songs"
yeah...Warren could be an asshole...what of it?!"
Bill Davidson replied to shermo's discussion Whats your favourite musical auto biography or biography you have read?"Has anyone read Kristin Hersh's memoir, Rat Girl? I've seen it at a local bookstore and am curious to pick it up."
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- My favorite music artists are....
- The Beatles, Brad Mehldau, Brendan Benson, Brian Eno, The Cavedogs, Chris Harford, Crowded House/Neil Finn, The Cucumbers, Daniel Lanois, David Poe, Devin Davis, Devo, Elgin Park/Mike Andrews, Elton John (first 10 albums), Even, Frank Bango, Freedy Johnston, Graham Parker, Hooray for Earth, Hub Moore, Jason Falkner, Jon Brion, Kevin Salem, The Kinks ('60s albums), Kraftwerk, Linus of Hollywood, Los Amigos Invisibles, Marc Ribot, Matthew Sweet, Nick Lowe, Old 97's/Rhett Miller, The One Smith, Parliament/Funkadelic, Paul McCartney (post-Flaming Pie), Peter Gabriel (pre-Up), The Police, Pretenders (first 2 albums), Red Planet, The Rh Factor, The Rolling Stones, Ron Sexsmith, The Rudds, Stevie Wonder (Music of My Mind to Hotter than July), Supergrass, Talking Heads, Teddy Thompson, Television, Van Morrison (Astral Weeks to Veedon Fleece), Ween, Willie Nelson (Atlantic albums and Red Headed Stranger), XTC
- Interests & Hobbies
- power pop, comic books, soccer
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- At 11:49am on October 3, 2011,
Harry said… We'll see about Theo leaving....my buddy (big sports nut)...is hoping the 2 of them wind up together with the Cubs and lead them to the promised land ;<)
I on the other hand think (....well....I've loved Theo here, so I can't really picture this being his motivation, but....ahem...circumstances would indicate...)...the he pushed Francona out the door so maybe he'd be the only one to take the blame and everybody else could just move on.....still can't believe this...a month ago we were discussing, "best manager ever of the BoSox" and now here he are.....I could get worked up about it....this team was built to win 100 games...so they won 90....the slow start, plus no Bucholz plus no Youk plus underachievement by Lackey/Crawford.....there's 10 games right there....they should have just come back with the same team.....aye yi yai....
- At 1:27pm on October 2, 2011, Harry said…
Hey Bill! .....still figuring out the lay of the land here, there's threads and groups and also "comment walls" and private messages...too much ;)
But I got my answer above (in your profile) to what was gonna be my next question: Are you in Boston now?...I guess so!
I live in Duxbury, work on Summer St betw South Sation and the Macys
Todd Thibaud periodically (....frequently, like once a month..)...plays with band FOR FREE at Toad in Porter Square.
I will have to meet you for one of those!
Yes, I am from NJ....Maplewood from 1960 to 1982
Went to Rutgers
Hoboken resident from 1983 to 1991
Moved to Boston/Duxbury in 1992
Cheer!
We will have to hoist one of these days soon.
PS, bad move dumping Francona, imho
- At 3:03pm on September 30, 2011,
Adam Marsland said… - Hi Bill...yes, that's me you're remembering. I was on here before but somehow my account got deleted or some such.
- At 7:41am on July 20, 2011,
SKELETON STAFF said… well its a bit of a tall tale this, but the dealer who sold it to me swore that steve had to be bailed out of prison in hong kong [he hinted at drug possession]! and as a revenue raiser a whole bunch of band equipment had passed through the store [jacksons rare guitars in sydney] the rickenbacker 330 amongst it all. thats the story anyway! i would have bought it even without the dubious sales pitch however as i was able to get it pretty cheap ['cause i had the cash in hand from a car incident a few days earlier.]
a milky way bar! now thats rather funny...
- At 6:59am on July 20, 2011, SKELETON STAFF said…
- its certainly a cool name, melbourne, but im biased as i was born there. i have seen the kilbeys on stage but dont know them personally. steves band the church loomed large in my formative years, and i ended up owning one of marty wilson-pipers guitars! [a 12 string rickenbacker]
- At 5:09pm on July 19, 2011, SKELETON STAFF said…
hey there bill thanks for checkin out the toons. ive not heard of those boston artists before but mort drucker! wow man -if only!
great to be chums on this here site. catch you soon...
salut
Stanton
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Harry replied to Harry's discussion Random Thoughts"AGAIN Obama's press secretary Jay Carney sets the record straight on the issue of greatest American rock band of all…"
Harry replied to Harry's discussion Random Thoughts"Lullaby for the Working Class
Spare, mellow, almost ambient alt-country band from the late 90s.
I'm almost embarrassed that I'm only discovering them now.
Unbelievably great.
Some loose personnel associations with Bright Eyes.
Only…"
Pat Jumpy posted a blog postFREE old 45s dance party, 5/24
Boogaloo Omnibus & Girlsoul have lost all their sense & invited me to blast a special birthday set of old 45s with them! With Josh Styles, an innocent bystander, on the bill, too! They call it Discophonic Walk & it’s Friday, May 24, 11PM-4AM @ The Commodore, 366 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn, New York 11211. FREE!See More
Dennis Edinger replied to Jon Bard's discussion So, Whaddya Buy????" A few recent purchases:
Guided By Voices - English Little League
Boston Spaceships - Greatest Hits
David Bowie - The Next Day
Iggy & The Stooges - Ready to Die
Sonic Youth - Rather…"
Anna Borg commented on Anna Borg's blog post I totally met Michael Nesmith and I didn't pass out"It's truly incredible, how his attitude seems to have changed. He PERFORMED with the remaining Monkees, something I swear he said he would never do again after the '80s. It is baffling. As for the meeting, he was so gracious and answered…"
Stan Schwieger commented on Anna Borg's blog post I totally met Michael Nesmith and I didn't pass out"Harry, I was moved to buy that song based upon your post. And Anna, it is WAY cool to meet Mr. Nesmith. In all of my readings, he was very reclusive and didn't make public appearances...and damn sure didn't reaffirm his former…"
Harry commented on Anna Borg's blog post I totally met Michael Nesmith and I didn't pass out"What Am I Doing Hanging Round....possible fave Nesmith tune.
Welcome Anna!
43s not Older, now ;<)"
Harry commented on Anna Borg's blog post I totally met Michael Nesmith and I didn't pass out"......hey Eddie....I hope we don't crash cuz (Stan breaks into song...) "I Wanna Go Back!"......you know what I mean pal....I need the plane to "Take Me Home Tonight!" (rim shot.....tip your bartenders..)"
Harry replied to Harry's discussion Top 10 albums of 2013"Daughter is a bit Beth Orton-ish....paging Stan
Rhye is a bit like Bronski Beat, Erasure..."
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