Wednesday, March 03, 2004
CRAP!
For those who read the M.M.C. on a regular basis (hopefully not just myself), I must apologize for my lengthy absence. The hella nuts sick bug bit me big time and I was down for the count for a few days. However, now I am back and the Chronicles will be up and running once again.
The past few days, actually about two weeks, have been quiet and as usual the Music Man has been laying low. I have, however, managed to work my way into playing drums with Spider Kelly on Saturday nights at the Darkhorse. It is only for a few verses and chorus' on their last song, but nevertheless it is loads of fun. I had forgotten what it was like to play in front of a crowd.
The most recent event that is worthy of a mention was my trip last Friday to the theater to see "The Passion of The Christ." As a Roman Catholic I have been raised with a certain expectance to follow Jesus and his teachings which I have always done, maybe not in the best ways but I have still done it. This movie though cast a new light on my faith and introduced me to a brand new scope of his suffering for my sins. Growing up I was always taught that he was 'scourged and crucified' but it was never elaborated to what degree. The movie, I feel, did a fantastic albeit brutal job depicting what I never knew. I realize this is a movie, but by all accounts it has been filmed with great accuracy. I nearly lost my mind at the relentless graphic torture sceens but I suppose that is what the film was supposed to do. I have not become a bible toting conversionist but have just a little more aware and grounded in my beliefs. It makes some things I worry about in my life seem silly almost. He was nailed to a cross and here I am upset because I can't win the Daytona 500 on my PS2. Nutty, I know.
Monday starts an all-new Album of the Week, with a selection yet to be made. The A.O.W. is a work in progress and I may make a few changes to alter its appearance. Any suggestions, please email me.
For those who read the M.M.C. on a regular basis (hopefully not just myself), I must apologize for my lengthy absence. The hella nuts sick bug bit me big time and I was down for the count for a few days. However, now I am back and the Chronicles will be up and running once again.
The past few days, actually about two weeks, have been quiet and as usual the Music Man has been laying low. I have, however, managed to work my way into playing drums with Spider Kelly on Saturday nights at the Darkhorse. It is only for a few verses and chorus' on their last song, but nevertheless it is loads of fun. I had forgotten what it was like to play in front of a crowd.
The most recent event that is worthy of a mention was my trip last Friday to the theater to see "The Passion of The Christ." As a Roman Catholic I have been raised with a certain expectance to follow Jesus and his teachings which I have always done, maybe not in the best ways but I have still done it. This movie though cast a new light on my faith and introduced me to a brand new scope of his suffering for my sins. Growing up I was always taught that he was 'scourged and crucified' but it was never elaborated to what degree. The movie, I feel, did a fantastic albeit brutal job depicting what I never knew. I realize this is a movie, but by all accounts it has been filmed with great accuracy. I nearly lost my mind at the relentless graphic torture sceens but I suppose that is what the film was supposed to do. I have not become a bible toting conversionist but have just a little more aware and grounded in my beliefs. It makes some things I worry about in my life seem silly almost. He was nailed to a cross and here I am upset because I can't win the Daytona 500 on my PS2. Nutty, I know.
Monday starts an all-new Album of the Week, with a selection yet to be made. The A.O.W. is a work in progress and I may make a few changes to alter its appearance. Any suggestions, please email me.
Friday, February 20, 2004
Album of the Week - Part VI: Jimmy Page and The Black Crowes - 'Live at the Greek'
Song Spot (revised): 'You Shook Me,' 'What Is And What Should Never Be'
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You Shook Me - Added to the A.O.W. spotlight because it truly deserves a critique. This classic Zep track first appeared on Led Zeppelin I and has since been heard on the BBC Sessions. All versions including the Greek take are equal in stature in my opinion, but there is something about it live that gives it a little extra kick. Robinson and Page play off each other in the middle break with their own version of 'musical copycat' that Zeppelin fans are used to. This song ends disc one and climbs the Tower of Ass Kicking reaching it's peak by the final bar.
What Is And What Should Never Be - A Led Zeppelin II backbone, 'What Is...' exhibits Zeppelin's overwhelming control of dynamics and pace. The Greek version is closer to the album take as opposed to the How the West Was Won recording which is almost metal. This has never been one of my most liked Zeppelin songs, but The Black Crowes give it a different kind of feel on the Greek record.
A few songs have been left off of this critique including 'The Lemon Song,' 'Your Time Is Gonna Come,' and a few old blues songs that Page and the Crowes covered. Simply for time constraints and wanting to focus on the songs already covered, I left them out. Overall I give 'Live at the Greek' an A+. I am a little biased though because as I have stated, it combines two of my top 5 bands and this album is the most favorite in my collection. What makes this record so good is the ability of all parties involved to take some songs that are over 30 years old and make them sound brand new. The rhythm and timing are amped up and all aspects of the music are tightened and tweaked to create a musical masterpiece. The musicans are, in my opinion, at their best and that results in a fine record. I highly recommend this album to anyone who likes pure, free-based rock and roll. Go buy it!
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I feel like crap today. My throat is hoarse and froggy and I just wanna go to bed. I am running the show at work as Dad and Chris are flying to California as I speak. My A.O.W. reviews today I am sure sound boring, I just wanted to get them done. Seriously though that record kicks ass and definitely deserves to good listen. All the O.J. and Ricola in the world couldn't help how I feel right now. Yuck.
I need a woman!! Arg!!
Song Spot (revised): 'You Shook Me,' 'What Is And What Should Never Be'
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You Shook Me - Added to the A.O.W. spotlight because it truly deserves a critique. This classic Zep track first appeared on Led Zeppelin I and has since been heard on the BBC Sessions. All versions including the Greek take are equal in stature in my opinion, but there is something about it live that gives it a little extra kick. Robinson and Page play off each other in the middle break with their own version of 'musical copycat' that Zeppelin fans are used to. This song ends disc one and climbs the Tower of Ass Kicking reaching it's peak by the final bar.
What Is And What Should Never Be - A Led Zeppelin II backbone, 'What Is...' exhibits Zeppelin's overwhelming control of dynamics and pace. The Greek version is closer to the album take as opposed to the How the West Was Won recording which is almost metal. This has never been one of my most liked Zeppelin songs, but The Black Crowes give it a different kind of feel on the Greek record.
A few songs have been left off of this critique including 'The Lemon Song,' 'Your Time Is Gonna Come,' and a few old blues songs that Page and the Crowes covered. Simply for time constraints and wanting to focus on the songs already covered, I left them out. Overall I give 'Live at the Greek' an A+. I am a little biased though because as I have stated, it combines two of my top 5 bands and this album is the most favorite in my collection. What makes this record so good is the ability of all parties involved to take some songs that are over 30 years old and make them sound brand new. The rhythm and timing are amped up and all aspects of the music are tightened and tweaked to create a musical masterpiece. The musicans are, in my opinion, at their best and that results in a fine record. I highly recommend this album to anyone who likes pure, free-based rock and roll. Go buy it!
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I feel like crap today. My throat is hoarse and froggy and I just wanna go to bed. I am running the show at work as Dad and Chris are flying to California as I speak. My A.O.W. reviews today I am sure sound boring, I just wanted to get them done. Seriously though that record kicks ass and definitely deserves to good listen. All the O.J. and Ricola in the world couldn't help how I feel right now. Yuck.
I need a woman!! Arg!!
Wednesday, February 18, 2004
Album of the Week - Part IV: Jimmy Page and The Black Crowes - 'Live at the Greek'
Song Spots: 'Out on the Tiles/Whole Lotta Love,' 'Nobody's Fault But Mine'
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Out on the Tiles/Whole Lotta Love - Ok. One of the most delicate parts of a live show is the segue (sp?), i.e. blending two songs together. It is difficult enough to find songs similar enough to keep the pace of a live show going, but doing it without stopping? Well Page and the Crowes mastered it with this combo. An unlikely duo when simply looking at the title, the Tiles/Love mash is in a word, breathtaking. Tiles is just on the outskirts of my Zeppelin Top 5 list, but this live version gives it clout for a regular Top 5 appearance (on a side note, check out the Blind Melon version on the tribute album Encomium). As we all know 'Whole Lotta Love' is one of Zep's most recognizable and controversial tunes. The two together, however, work in a powerhouse combination that holds Live at the Greek together. The pace of Tiles is slightly picked up on this version, and the riff is downright dirty. Whole Lotta Love stays true to all previous sexcellent (thanks andy) live takes and grooves all the way to the end. Chris Robinson takes Plant's 'Way down inside...' lyric into the stratosphere, and in typical Zeppelin style, Page is right there to compliment it. Goody goody!
Nobody's Fault But Mine: Live or studio, 'Nobody's Fault..' (Presence) is good either way. The Greek version holds true to this fact, as all on stage work in unison to create a rock and roll frenzy on this number. If you know this song, you know the complex rhythm structure that Bonham creates on drums. It is identically copied in fantastic form and keeps listeners flying high through the whole 7 minute craze. Interesting that they chose this song to do live, as most Presence tracks are only know as album gems (though 'Hots on for Nowhere' is on a rare Japanese version of 'Greek').
If I could thank JP/TBC personally for performing this song live I would, because it rocks the loins.
A.O.W. Part V - 'The Lemon Song,' 'What Is and What Should Never Be'
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--I don't want to get sick!!
I finally got my Berlin greatest hits album in the mail, and it is sooo good. I now await the Jason Bonham Band's 'In the name of my father' Zeppelin tribute album. Jason Bonham is, of course, John Bonham's son.
Short hair good!
Song Spots: 'Out on the Tiles/Whole Lotta Love,' 'Nobody's Fault But Mine'
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Out on the Tiles/Whole Lotta Love - Ok. One of the most delicate parts of a live show is the segue (sp?), i.e. blending two songs together. It is difficult enough to find songs similar enough to keep the pace of a live show going, but doing it without stopping? Well Page and the Crowes mastered it with this combo. An unlikely duo when simply looking at the title, the Tiles/Love mash is in a word, breathtaking. Tiles is just on the outskirts of my Zeppelin Top 5 list, but this live version gives it clout for a regular Top 5 appearance (on a side note, check out the Blind Melon version on the tribute album Encomium). As we all know 'Whole Lotta Love' is one of Zep's most recognizable and controversial tunes. The two together, however, work in a powerhouse combination that holds Live at the Greek together. The pace of Tiles is slightly picked up on this version, and the riff is downright dirty. Whole Lotta Love stays true to all previous sexcellent (thanks andy) live takes and grooves all the way to the end. Chris Robinson takes Plant's 'Way down inside...' lyric into the stratosphere, and in typical Zeppelin style, Page is right there to compliment it. Goody goody!
Nobody's Fault But Mine: Live or studio, 'Nobody's Fault..' (Presence) is good either way. The Greek version holds true to this fact, as all on stage work in unison to create a rock and roll frenzy on this number. If you know this song, you know the complex rhythm structure that Bonham creates on drums. It is identically copied in fantastic form and keeps listeners flying high through the whole 7 minute craze. Interesting that they chose this song to do live, as most Presence tracks are only know as album gems (though 'Hots on for Nowhere' is on a rare Japanese version of 'Greek').
If I could thank JP/TBC personally for performing this song live I would, because it rocks the loins.
A.O.W. Part V - 'The Lemon Song,' 'What Is and What Should Never Be'
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--I don't want to get sick!!
I finally got my Berlin greatest hits album in the mail, and it is sooo good. I now await the Jason Bonham Band's 'In the name of my father' Zeppelin tribute album. Jason Bonham is, of course, John Bonham's son.
Short hair good!
Tuesday, February 17, 2004
Album of the Week - Part III: Jimmy Page and The Black Crowes - 'Live at the Greek'
Song Spots: 'Hey Hey What Can I Do,' 'Custard Pie,' 'Celebration Day.'
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Hey Hey What Can I Do - All die hard Zep fan should know that this song first appeared on the 4 disc box set released in the early 90's. I have always rated this song a 'C level' song (A being the best a.k.a. the high school grading system), but as with many songs on the Greek album the riff and rhythm grappling improves the song to probably a B+. The only thing that I have never been nor ever will be crazy about is the backing vocals during the chorus. They just seem rather bland and monotone compared to Plant's screaming vocals. The Greek version remains the same (get it?) and is the only part of the song that may not be enjoyable to listeners who agree with my critique.
Custard Pie - Perhaps the anchor that holds Physical Graffiti to the ground, 'Custard Pie' is a thick, dirty track that if you know anything about Zeppelin's history is not hard to figure out what the song is dedicated to. Yet again the tri-axe effect of Page, Robinson, and Freed boulster the songs feel 10-fold on 'Live at the Greek' and make it even heavier than any human should be able to withstand. It's choppy rhythm make it impossible not to groove to. It's a pretty simple song but as a friend of mine would say - 'whollops much ass."
Celebration Day - A staple of Zeppelin III, Celebration Day is a Zeppelin live show starter and simply a classic. Next to 'In My Time of Dying,' 'Celebration Day' is another personal favorite and on the Greek album is perfected by Chris Robinson's vocals. The original song is, I feel, built around the vocal harmony pace and all though Robinson's voice isn't quite the same as Plant's it gives 'Celebration..' a different kind of southern raunch. Listeners can literally hear Robinson's vocal range peaking out, but the effect is amazing. Page leads the guitar rhythm unlike anything Zep fans have heard in quite some time and deserves proper praise.
A.O.W. Part IV - 'Out on the Tiles/Whole Lotta Love', 'Nobody's Fault But Mine'.
Y'all come back now ya' here!
Song Spots: 'Hey Hey What Can I Do,' 'Custard Pie,' 'Celebration Day.'
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Hey Hey What Can I Do - All die hard Zep fan should know that this song first appeared on the 4 disc box set released in the early 90's. I have always rated this song a 'C level' song (A being the best a.k.a. the high school grading system), but as with many songs on the Greek album the riff and rhythm grappling improves the song to probably a B+. The only thing that I have never been nor ever will be crazy about is the backing vocals during the chorus. They just seem rather bland and monotone compared to Plant's screaming vocals. The Greek version remains the same (get it?) and is the only part of the song that may not be enjoyable to listeners who agree with my critique.
Custard Pie - Perhaps the anchor that holds Physical Graffiti to the ground, 'Custard Pie' is a thick, dirty track that if you know anything about Zeppelin's history is not hard to figure out what the song is dedicated to. Yet again the tri-axe effect of Page, Robinson, and Freed boulster the songs feel 10-fold on 'Live at the Greek' and make it even heavier than any human should be able to withstand. It's choppy rhythm make it impossible not to groove to. It's a pretty simple song but as a friend of mine would say - 'whollops much ass."
Celebration Day - A staple of Zeppelin III, Celebration Day is a Zeppelin live show starter and simply a classic. Next to 'In My Time of Dying,' 'Celebration Day' is another personal favorite and on the Greek album is perfected by Chris Robinson's vocals. The original song is, I feel, built around the vocal harmony pace and all though Robinson's voice isn't quite the same as Plant's it gives 'Celebration..' a different kind of southern raunch. Listeners can literally hear Robinson's vocal range peaking out, but the effect is amazing. Page leads the guitar rhythm unlike anything Zep fans have heard in quite some time and deserves proper praise.
A.O.W. Part IV - 'Out on the Tiles/Whole Lotta Love', 'Nobody's Fault But Mine'.
Y'all come back now ya' here!
Monday, February 16, 2004
Album of the Week - Part II: Jimmy Page and The Black Crowes - 'Live at the Greek.'
Song Spots: 'Heartbreaker,' 'In My Time of Dying'.
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Heartbreaker - Without a doubt one of the best Zeppelin songs ever created, 'Heartbreaker' (Zeppelin II) is only re-enforced by the three pronged attack of Jimmy Page, Rich Robinson, and Audley Freed. The main riff is water tight and never once do you hear anyone fall out of line. This JP/TBC version of this classic is so mezmerizing in fact, that you manage to excuse the, in my opinion, sloppy middle guitar solo by Page. This solo has been widely criticized and acclaimed by experts and fans and I myself tend to agree that while the solo can hold its own, it's not Jimmy's best. Chris Robinson wails Robert Plant's vocals on this scorching track and if you own the rare online version (as I do), 'Heartbreaker' leads off the album with a punch.
In My Time of Dying - My all-time favorite Led Zeppelin song, 'In My Time...' (Physical Graffiti) is a marathon assualt on the senses at almost 10 minutes (the original Zep version is nearly 12). I can't imagine how the sound board and PA's didn't blow recording this version, it is simply supreme. Page's slide intro is slinky-er (who's the english major now) than ever and prepares you for what is about to come. Once again the riff is very well compacted and is probably better timed and played than the Zep version (Page though admits that the band had a loosey goosey attitude during recording). The thing that stands out the most though is the drumming. TBC's drummer (who's name escapes me right now) definitely did his homework during rehersal because nearly every fill and roll is exactly in tune with that of John Bonham's recorded take - which is not an easy thing to do if you know drums. The drumming in the song really keeps the song alive, and it is hard to find a difference in the JP/TBC and Zep versions. Everything about this song is A+, especially the timing. The song is already choppy and the pace shifts frequently, but the Greek take nails it on the head.
Part III of A.O.W. - 'Hey Hey What Can I Do,' 'Custard Pie,''Celebration Day.'
Join me next time won't you?
Song Spots: 'Heartbreaker,' 'In My Time of Dying'.
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Heartbreaker - Without a doubt one of the best Zeppelin songs ever created, 'Heartbreaker' (Zeppelin II) is only re-enforced by the three pronged attack of Jimmy Page, Rich Robinson, and Audley Freed. The main riff is water tight and never once do you hear anyone fall out of line. This JP/TBC version of this classic is so mezmerizing in fact, that you manage to excuse the, in my opinion, sloppy middle guitar solo by Page. This solo has been widely criticized and acclaimed by experts and fans and I myself tend to agree that while the solo can hold its own, it's not Jimmy's best. Chris Robinson wails Robert Plant's vocals on this scorching track and if you own the rare online version (as I do), 'Heartbreaker' leads off the album with a punch.
In My Time of Dying - My all-time favorite Led Zeppelin song, 'In My Time...' (Physical Graffiti) is a marathon assualt on the senses at almost 10 minutes (the original Zep version is nearly 12). I can't imagine how the sound board and PA's didn't blow recording this version, it is simply supreme. Page's slide intro is slinky-er (who's the english major now) than ever and prepares you for what is about to come. Once again the riff is very well compacted and is probably better timed and played than the Zep version (Page though admits that the band had a loosey goosey attitude during recording). The thing that stands out the most though is the drumming. TBC's drummer (who's name escapes me right now) definitely did his homework during rehersal because nearly every fill and roll is exactly in tune with that of John Bonham's recorded take - which is not an easy thing to do if you know drums. The drumming in the song really keeps the song alive, and it is hard to find a difference in the JP/TBC and Zep versions. Everything about this song is A+, especially the timing. The song is already choppy and the pace shifts frequently, but the Greek take nails it on the head.
Part III of A.O.W. - 'Hey Hey What Can I Do,' 'Custard Pie,''Celebration Day.'
Join me next time won't you?
IT'S HERE!!....ALBUM OF THE WEEK!!
Album of the Week: Jimmy Page and The Black Crowes - 'Live at the Greek.'
Heralded as the best summer tour just four short years ago, the JP/TBC string of live shows that eventually exploded into a sort of phenomenon spawned a live album that won critical praise and was a fans dream come true. It features several of Led Zeppelin's core songs that people my age never got to hear live. Unfortunately I didn't get to see the JP/TBC show either but the live album is more than enough to quench my thirst for bombastic rock and roll. The three guitar attack shoves the selected Zep tunes down a listener's throat and Chris Robinson's vocal blaze across the tape with reckless abandon. The Greek show was a big lift off hit for the tour and what was supposed to be only a few promo shows turned into a full blown tour. What is most amazing about this album is how tight everything is. The riffs, the drumming, even the bass is something to awe at. If you don't own this album, GO AND GET IT RIGHT NOW! It is by far my favorite album of all time and will forever be baring an ABBA live record....just kidding.
In part 2 of A.O.W., the first of a WEEKS installment of song selections and reviews will be posted. Check back soon!
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Finally the stars have lined up and the gods smile upon me! Why? DALE EARNHARDT JR. WINS THE DAYTONA 500! Yes! after his fifth try 'Driver 8' pulled past Tony Stewart with 19 laps to go and pulled across the finish line to capture his first 500 victory. That's 3 D.E.I. 500 wins in four years (Michael Waltrip - 2001, 2003, Dale Jr. 2004). Hopefully this will be a sign of things to come!
In other Daytona news, Micheal Waltrip is reported to be ok after sustaning a violent tumble down the backstretch during mid race. The car flipped about 4 times and landed on its roof, though Waltrip got out after about 10 minutes and walked away.
Hair update: GONE! I chopped the hair on Friday, and am happy to report that the results are very good. It's sleek and functional and the best part is that the cut brings out my chops to an even better glory and sexiness than previously noted! Fantabulous!
Album of the Week: Jimmy Page and The Black Crowes - 'Live at the Greek.'
Heralded as the best summer tour just four short years ago, the JP/TBC string of live shows that eventually exploded into a sort of phenomenon spawned a live album that won critical praise and was a fans dream come true. It features several of Led Zeppelin's core songs that people my age never got to hear live. Unfortunately I didn't get to see the JP/TBC show either but the live album is more than enough to quench my thirst for bombastic rock and roll. The three guitar attack shoves the selected Zep tunes down a listener's throat and Chris Robinson's vocal blaze across the tape with reckless abandon. The Greek show was a big lift off hit for the tour and what was supposed to be only a few promo shows turned into a full blown tour. What is most amazing about this album is how tight everything is. The riffs, the drumming, even the bass is something to awe at. If you don't own this album, GO AND GET IT RIGHT NOW! It is by far my favorite album of all time and will forever be baring an ABBA live record....just kidding.
In part 2 of A.O.W., the first of a WEEKS installment of song selections and reviews will be posted. Check back soon!
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Finally the stars have lined up and the gods smile upon me! Why? DALE EARNHARDT JR. WINS THE DAYTONA 500! Yes! after his fifth try 'Driver 8' pulled past Tony Stewart with 19 laps to go and pulled across the finish line to capture his first 500 victory. That's 3 D.E.I. 500 wins in four years (Michael Waltrip - 2001, 2003, Dale Jr. 2004). Hopefully this will be a sign of things to come!
In other Daytona news, Micheal Waltrip is reported to be ok after sustaning a violent tumble down the backstretch during mid race. The car flipped about 4 times and landed on its roof, though Waltrip got out after about 10 minutes and walked away.
Hair update: GONE! I chopped the hair on Friday, and am happy to report that the results are very good. It's sleek and functional and the best part is that the cut brings out my chops to an even better glory and sexiness than previously noted! Fantabulous!
Thursday, February 12, 2004
In case anyone was wondering, the all-time top 5 favorite band list is as follows:
1. Led Zeppelin
2. The Black Crowes
3. U2
4. R.E.M.
5. Dave Matthews Band
Comments? Email Rocsteady and let me know!
1. Led Zeppelin
2. The Black Crowes
3. U2
4. R.E.M.
5. Dave Matthews Band
Comments? Email Rocsteady and let me know!
Band of the Day: The Black Crowes; Too bad these guys broke up (and too bad I missed the chance to see them three times), because they rocked and as I have said before are number 2 on the all time list.
Song of the Day: 'Lickin,' The Black Crowes; from Lions, it's the first single from that record and it catches TBC after their highly acclaimed stint with Jimmy Page. Many of the songs on this album are Zeppelin-esc though 'Lickin' is a homage to funk-rock.
NEXT WEEK - a new additon to the MMC transforms B.O.D. and S.O.D into ALBUM OF THE WEEK. This feature will spotlight a favorite or classic album from the Music Man catalogue for an entire week. Next weeks selection: Jimmy Page and The Black Crowes: Live at the Greek. My favorite all-time album. I have spoken on several occasions about this record and now it's time to give it its due.
Phase one of 'Operation No More Fat Ass' began last night with my official induction into a local gym. I went with my Aunt to tour the place and liked it so much (plus it's cheap!!) I joined on the spot. She has a two week free pass so we will go together and hopefully she will join. It's nice because it's a decent size gym minus all the meathead pricks who are there to prove a point. They have yoga classes and stuff that are free to memebers which yes I am going to partake in because I have ZERO flexibility. At this point in my life pride isn't something I can afford to have so I am just going for it. I am hoping to lose 30 lbs. by summer and tone up a little so I can feel better about myself and have something to occupy my time. Routines are good, afterall. I am eating better and with this workout time I hope to get in shape, finally. Summertime will yield yet another, new and improved version of Rocsteady. Sing from the mountains!!
Song of the Day: 'Lickin,' The Black Crowes; from Lions, it's the first single from that record and it catches TBC after their highly acclaimed stint with Jimmy Page. Many of the songs on this album are Zeppelin-esc though 'Lickin' is a homage to funk-rock.
NEXT WEEK - a new additon to the MMC transforms B.O.D. and S.O.D into ALBUM OF THE WEEK. This feature will spotlight a favorite or classic album from the Music Man catalogue for an entire week. Next weeks selection: Jimmy Page and The Black Crowes: Live at the Greek. My favorite all-time album. I have spoken on several occasions about this record and now it's time to give it its due.
Phase one of 'Operation No More Fat Ass' began last night with my official induction into a local gym. I went with my Aunt to tour the place and liked it so much (plus it's cheap!!) I joined on the spot. She has a two week free pass so we will go together and hopefully she will join. It's nice because it's a decent size gym minus all the meathead pricks who are there to prove a point. They have yoga classes and stuff that are free to memebers which yes I am going to partake in because I have ZERO flexibility. At this point in my life pride isn't something I can afford to have so I am just going for it. I am hoping to lose 30 lbs. by summer and tone up a little so I can feel better about myself and have something to occupy my time. Routines are good, afterall. I am eating better and with this workout time I hope to get in shape, finally. Summertime will yield yet another, new and improved version of Rocsteady. Sing from the mountains!!
Wednesday, February 11, 2004
Band of the Day: Sting; Yeah he's solo now, but I am sure you all remember when he was part of a little band called The Police. That, therefore, qualifies him for B.O.D.
Song of the Day: 'Fortress Around Your Heart,' Sting; I just got switched on to this song last night, and it kicks mighty bum.
For the first time in nearly a decade, I have absolutely nothing to do on Valentine's Day. And I thank the good Lord I don't. It's refreshing not to have to worry about making dinner reservations or buying tacky gifts or 'doing something special.' So this year it's beer, chicken wings, and old WWE dvd's from long ago. I along with my comrades Andy and Dave proposed the idea last night (hopefully they stay the course). So saturday it's 'F**k Valentine's Day '04' and it all leads up to the Darkhorse later saturday night where we will gleefully gorge ourselves on yet more beer and cheese fries. If this plan holds up, I will never (ok perhaps never) want a girlfriend again. Ok fine, at some point I will want a woman, but just not for a while.
I am having another musical expansion of sorts, recently buying some Sting albums, Berlin, The Alarm, The Vines, and a Ramones anthology. This new enlightenment seems to be covering its bases, i.e. 80's pop, punk, and the musical tantric arts (cheap, but you get it). I am also about to embark on another Great White stint, locating several of their nearly out-of-print live and studio albums on ebay and half.com. Since music is the only thing that I have no restraint for, I don't feel bad splurging on cd's like I do. It really is only in an effort to enhance my all ready expansive catalogue, and comes in spurts, like every other month or something. I am, after all, the Music Man!
Hair update: today I want it gone.
Daytona countdown: 4 days.
Song of the Day: 'Fortress Around Your Heart,' Sting; I just got switched on to this song last night, and it kicks mighty bum.
For the first time in nearly a decade, I have absolutely nothing to do on Valentine's Day. And I thank the good Lord I don't. It's refreshing not to have to worry about making dinner reservations or buying tacky gifts or 'doing something special.' So this year it's beer, chicken wings, and old WWE dvd's from long ago. I along with my comrades Andy and Dave proposed the idea last night (hopefully they stay the course). So saturday it's 'F**k Valentine's Day '04' and it all leads up to the Darkhorse later saturday night where we will gleefully gorge ourselves on yet more beer and cheese fries. If this plan holds up, I will never (ok perhaps never) want a girlfriend again. Ok fine, at some point I will want a woman, but just not for a while.
I am having another musical expansion of sorts, recently buying some Sting albums, Berlin, The Alarm, The Vines, and a Ramones anthology. This new enlightenment seems to be covering its bases, i.e. 80's pop, punk, and the musical tantric arts (cheap, but you get it). I am also about to embark on another Great White stint, locating several of their nearly out-of-print live and studio albums on ebay and half.com. Since music is the only thing that I have no restraint for, I don't feel bad splurging on cd's like I do. It really is only in an effort to enhance my all ready expansive catalogue, and comes in spurts, like every other month or something. I am, after all, the Music Man!
Hair update: today I want it gone.
Daytona countdown: 4 days.
