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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
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 Posted - 10/05/2005 : 02:59:20
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Excellent tastes? You obviously haven't noticed Simon's last track...
Denis
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benji
> Teenager of the Year <
New Zealand
3426 Posts |
Posted - 10/05/2005 : 03:03:52
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M83 - well i can't vouch for them.
i actually downloaded one of their albums a while ago, but haven't listened to it.
so don't you recommend them denis?
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
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Posted - 10/05/2005 : 03:08:12
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I recommend them like I recommend getting raped by a hoard of mad goats.
Denis
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Llamadance
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2543 Posts |
Posted - 10/05/2005 : 03:38:47
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That which does not kill me postpones the inevitable.
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
7443 Posts |
Posted - 10/06/2005 : 03:14:19
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Review - kathryn's mix:
Faves: GbV, Jim Carroll, Magazine, BSS, Arcade Fire
Least faves: Of Montreal, Stellastarr
Very different mix from the previous one. I regret that Bob Mould disappeared instead of REM, but that said, it's a great mix. I loved the Jim Carroll song (never heard of him before) but I'll check out his works (TRIVIA: Jon "Tivo" Tiven played in the Jim Carroll band. Is that what Frank meant by "NYC punk scene from the 80s"?). Interpol, 9 Black Alps and Bloc Party were very good but not really enough to make me want to go further. The Of Montreal song irritates me, and I don't like the Stellastar singer's voice, although I've heard other songs by them that I liked. Oh, and I hate bands with non-alphanumeric characters in their names so that didn't help. Stellastarr*, GY!BE, Therapy!, dEUS (different case but why the hell do they keep writing their name like this?)... But anyway, that makes 3 or 4 so-so songs in an otherwise great tracklist. GbV are as good as ever, Magazine rulez, and after all these years I'm still in love with the amazing Home Sandoval.
Denis
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 10/06/2005 : 03:59:21
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Originally posted by vilainde
Interpol... were very good but not really enough to make me want to go further.
Whereas Interpol make me want to go all the way.
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
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ObfuscateByWill
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1887 Posts |
Posted - 10/08/2005 : 09:38:13
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Review - Benji's mix
Three out of five Franks.
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Favorites: Godspeed You Black Emperor, A Silver Mount Zion, Dirty Three
Least Favorites: Cat Power, Fur Patrol, Neko Case
I'm skipping around on this mix quite a bit. There's a decent flow, but since I know benji used songs that had some emotional impact on him I'm having a hard time, um, relating to it. The tracks chosen seem to range from solid (Three Wheels) to fairly weak (Beautiful / which reminds me of Tracy Bonham).
I enjoyed the Silver Mt. Zion track quite a bit. I will finally go about grabbing one of their albums.
I hadn't given Neko Case any play before. I think she'd been featured on fb.net mixes before, but she did not and has not really gained my interest at all.
Familiar with the rest of the artists featured. Good selections, but it somehow falls short of the last mix I got from benji (which was fantastic)
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benji
> Teenager of the Year <
New Zealand
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Posted - 10/08/2005 : 16:16:44
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scott, thanks for the review.
can i ask a question: are you a fan of female singers? i just ask cause since all 3 least favs were chicks, was it just that the songs i selected did nothing for you, or is it the female voice overall?
very pleased that you like the D3 track - was a reject of ocean songs, but i just find it an amazing tune...
and thanks for the comment on my previous mix. i spent about 2 years compiling that one, so i'm glad i got it right.....
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Sir Rockabye
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1158 Posts |
Posted - 10/08/2005 : 21:24:01
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Woah Benji. I'm listening to your mix for the third time, but this is the first time I've ever really paid it very close attention.
I just noticed that the last track has a striking similarity to material by the Silver Jews. Its uncanny. If you don't know them, you'll hear them in my mix.
I'll be reviewing your whole mix in a few days, once I've completely absorbed it.
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Broken Face
-= Forum Pistolero =-
USA
5155 Posts |
Posted - 10/10/2005 : 06:02:05
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Frog is uploaded
Benji comments coming later today
-Brian
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benji
> Teenager of the Year <
New Zealand
3426 Posts |
Posted - 10/10/2005 : 07:01:26
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silver jews aye...
well i look forward to your mix greatly my rockabye...
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Frog in the Sand
-+ Le premiere frog +-
France
2715 Posts |
Posted - 10/10/2005 : 11:42:32
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Thanks Brian.
I'm awfully busy now, but I swear I'll try to post my review of Kathryn's mix before my American exile.
[edit] Btw, here are the details of my bric-à-brac mix:
1. The Jesus and Mary Chain - I Hate Rock'n'Roll (3:43)
From Munki (1998).
2. Pinback - Prog (4:03)
From Blue Screen Life (2001).
3. Kristin Hersh - Spain (3:54)
From Sunny Border Blue (2001).
4. Firewater - Anything at All (4:20)
From The Man on the Burning Tightrope (2003).
5. Sleater-Kinney - Don't Talk Like (3:34)
From The Hot Rock (1999).
6. Shane MacGowan - Mexican Funeral in Paris (4:50)
From The Snake (1994).
7. Joe Strummer - 15th Brigade (2:43)
From the rare single Island Hopping (1989).
8. Kat Onoma (French band) - Artificial Life (4:54)
From Far from the Pictures (1995).
9. Jonny Polonsky - Varicose Moon (2:26)
To be released some day...
10. Iggy Pop & Goran Bregovic - TV Screen (5:18)
From the Arizona Dream soundtrack 1993).
11. Shoulders - The Fun Never Stops (4:28)
From The Fun Never Stops (1993).
12. Yo La Tengo - Stockholm Syndrome (2:53)
From I Can Hear the Heart Beating As One (1997).
13. The Walkabouts - Pass Me On Over (4:31)
From Death Valley Days, Lost Songs and Rarities 1985-1995 (1996).
14. Calvin Russell - Down in Texas (2:47)
From Soldier (1992).
15. Sweet 75 - Oral Health (4:48)
From Sweet 75 (1997).
16. Roadrunners (French band) - Beat Around the Bush (2:31)
From Instant Trouble (1993).
17. Big Audio Dynamite - Tighten Up Vol. 88 (4:04)
From Tighten Up Vol. 88 (1988).
18. Big Audio Dynamite II - Rush (3:11)
From The Globe (1991).
19. Lisa Gerrard - The Human Game (6:56)
From Duality (1998).
20. The Jesus and Mary Chain - I Love Rock'n'Roll (2:37)
From Munki (1998).
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"In the magnificent fierce morning of New Mexico, one sprang awake, a new part of the soul woke up suddenly and the old world gave way to the new." - D. H. Lawrence
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 10/10/2005 : 11:44:07
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Tell you what, Frog. You give me your review in person and I'll give you a plate of pancakes.
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
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Frog in the Sand
-+ Le premiere frog +-
France
2715 Posts |
Posted - 10/10/2005 : 12:01:40
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How many pancakes if I give you a 5-star review?
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"In the magnificent fierce morning of New Mexico, one sprang awake, a new part of the soul woke up suddenly and the old world gave way to the new." - D. H. Lawrence
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 10/10/2005 : 12:03:59
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Originally posted by Frog in the Sand
How many pancakes if I give you a 5-star review?
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"In the magnificent fierce morning of New Mexico, one sprang awake, a new part of the soul woke up suddenly and the old world gave way to the new." - D. H. Lawrence
Can you handle a stack of half a dozen? (I won't even mentioned the local warmed-up maple syrup.)
Sometimes, no matter how shitty things get, you have to just do a little dance. - Frank
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Frog in the Sand
-+ Le premiere frog +-
France
2715 Posts |
Posted - 10/10/2005 : 12:09:41
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"In the magnificent fierce morning of New Mexico, one sprang awake, a new part of the soul woke up suddenly and the old world gave way to the new." - D. H. Lawrence
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Broken Face
-= Forum Pistolero =-
USA
5155 Posts |
Posted - 10/11/2005 : 10:14:29
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Benji Mix:
Favs: Throwing Muses - "Mr. Bones," Dirty Three - "Three Wheels," Mogwai - "I Know You Are But What Am I?"
Least Favs: Fur Patrol - "Beautiful," Cat Power - "Troubled Water"
Comments: Even though i have two "least favs" on this mix, there is not a song i skip on the mix. i really, really enjoy the sequence and the flow of it. it is quite impressive. cheers, issac.
-Brian
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Superabounder
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1041 Posts |
Posted - 10/11/2005 : 18:44:37
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Originally posted by Sir Rockabye
I just noticed that the last track has a striking similarity to material by the Silver Jews. Its uncanny. If you don't know them, you'll hear them in my mix.
You run all kinds of red lights except the ones on the street.
When you run out of exits you can always count sheep.
Oh well, back to the drawing board for me, then! (or at least depending upon what you include that may make my decision for me)
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Sir Rockabye
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1158 Posts |
Posted - 10/11/2005 : 18:53:34
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Why, which Berman material were you considering?
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Sir Rockabye
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1158 Posts |
Posted - 10/11/2005 : 18:56:49
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Benji Mix Review:
Favorites: A Silver Mt. Zion, Mogwai, Micah P. Hinson, Johnny Cash
Last Favorites: None! (If I had to choose, probably Fur Patrol. Just jumping on the bandwagon, I guess)
I couldn't pick a least favorite honestly. Your mix has a great flow, like Brian said. I'm so glad you included a few bands I'd always meant to check out but hadn't. I really like the ASMZ track. Which full length do you reccomend?
And I downloaded Frog's. To be listened to as soon as I finish my history studying.
You run all kinds of red lights except the ones on the street.
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fumanbru
* Dog in the Sand *
Canada
1462 Posts |
Posted - 10/11/2005 : 19:13:46
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Benji Mix
Yes, bonus points for the Canadian content! I’ve listened to it a few times. Really like the female tracks. Haven’t heard many of these artists before so I will be listening to much more. Seems to be a fair amount of sad songs so I will give it  sad faces out of 5.
Here’s my favorites so far: neko, throwing muses, Kristin hersh, Johnny cash.
biggest disappointment: no acdc to represent the ausie tracks!
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benji
> Teenager of the Year <
New Zealand
3426 Posts |
Posted - 10/11/2005 : 20:38:15
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Originally posted by fumanbru
Benji Mix
biggest disappointment: no acdc to represent the ausie tracks!
well Dirty Three are Australian!
and i'm actually not Australian - i shudder at the thought (compare it to me calling you an American).
just here to make lotsa money before moving back to new zealand.
nah, them aussies aren't too bad - just never lose to them at sport!
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benji
> Teenager of the Year <
New Zealand
3426 Posts |
Posted - 10/11/2005 : 20:44:46
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Originally posted by Sir Rockabye
Benji Mix Review:
I really like the ASMZ track. Which full length do you reccomend?
i'd start off with Born Into Trouble As The Sparks Fly Upwards, which was the one that the song on the mix is off.
it's my favourite, along with He Has Left Us Alone But Shafts of Light Sometimes Grace the Corners of Our Rooms which was their first one.
i've got their other newer ones, but haven't actually listened to them much - mainly cause just ain't got time.
and i'm very pleased with the positive response for my mix. it's great to hear that there's artists which have perked up people ears, which is the whole purpose of this exercise.
funny how everyone has picked the same least fav track...poor fur patrol.
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
7443 Posts |
Posted - 10/12/2005 : 00:35:44
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Originally posted by benji
i'd start off with Born Into Trouble As The Sparks Fly Upwards, which was the one that the song on the mix is off.
it's my favourite, along with He Has Left Us Alone But Shafts of Light Sometimes Grace the Corners of Our Rooms which was their first one.
i've got their other newer ones, but haven't actually listened to them much - mainly cause just ain't got time.
I can understand that. Reading the album's title alone is time consuming...
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funny how everyone has picked the same least fav track...poor fur patrol.
I liked the Fur Patrol track. Full review coming soon.
Denis
"You know what? You know what? You know what? Shut the fuck up!" |
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
7443 Posts |
Posted - 10/12/2005 : 06:40:26
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Can anyone recommend a good freeware to convert CDs to mp3? Thanks in advance
Denis
"You know what? You know what? You know what? Shut the fuck up!" |
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Llamadance
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2543 Posts |
Posted - 10/12/2005 : 06:49:43
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iTunes should do it.
CDex is another.
That which does not kill me postpones the inevitable.
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Broken Face
-= Forum Pistolero =-
USA
5155 Posts |
Posted - 10/12/2005 : 06:51:55
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or the free version of musicmatch jukebox
-Brian
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Llamadance
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
2543 Posts |
Posted - 10/12/2005 : 07:10:36
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Review of Benji's mix
This kind of fits in with a lot of what I'm enjoying at the moment. I have a thing for female vocalists just now with a lot of male singers sounding sub-standard. Some of it was familiar (Hersh, Low) and I've been listening to some Cat Power recently, though not this track.
Favourites: Sigur Ros, Dirty Three, Cat Power
Failures: Johnny Cash, A Silver Mount Zion
The Sigur Ros track surprised me, my preconceptions were wrong, and it's a great song. Despite there being a folk/country feel to the mix Johnny Cash just didn't seem to fit and The Mogwai & BHP songs just seemed to wash over me for some reason (though not in a bad way).
I'll probably check out more Sigur Ros & Cat Power as a result and enjoyed the mix a lot.
That which does not kill me postpones the inevitable.
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fumanbru
* Dog in the Sand *
Canada
1462 Posts |
Posted - 10/12/2005 : 16:53:22
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Originally posted by benji
and i'm actually not Australian - i shudder at the thought (compare it to me calling you an American).
Join the Cult of Fat!
sorry benji!
and my wife always tells me to never assume! i partied with a kiwi once. crazy mofo. he drank me under the table.
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Superabounder
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1041 Posts |
Posted - 10/12/2005 : 18:35:49
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Originally posted by Sir Rockabye
Why, which Berman material were you considering?
You run all kinds of red lights except the ones on the street.
When you run out of exits you can always count sheep.
Sorry-signed off right away last night. I put some songs from American Water (People & Blue Arrangements) on my last mix, and had one or two that I am choosing from this time. But you go right ahead if you are ready! And maybe I'll have some new Berman from which to choose soon anyway.
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Sir Rockabye
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1158 Posts |
Posted - 10/12/2005 : 20:49:22
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I've had Tanglewood for a few months. It took a while to grow. If you don't have it yet, drop me an email, I'll hook you up.
You run all kinds of red lights except the ones on the street.
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
7443 Posts |
Posted - 10/13/2005 : 00:40:41
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nothing wrong with having the same artist on 2 different mixes. Chances are thin the same song will appear twice (though it did happen last time).
My mix is almost ready by the way and I'm supposed to deliver it on Nov. 28th, so if anyone lacks time to finish his and wants to swap, I can upload it earlier.
Denis
"You know what? You know what? You know what? Shut the fuck up!" |
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
7443 Posts |
Posted - 10/13/2005 : 02:18:56
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Review - benji's mix:
Faves: Throwing Muses, Dirty 3, Neko Case, Micah P Hinson
Least faves: GYBE, Sigur Ros, BHP, Mogwai
Despite numerous attempts by various forum members to convert me, I'm completely indifferent to the whole post-rock genre. I tried to get into it at the beginning when Lift Yr Skinny Fists was released, but I never felt like going further. So didn't really care for the tracks by GYBE, Sigur Ros, BHP & Mogwai that you put on your mix. However, I was quite pleasantly surprised by the ASMZ song. I thought they were an all-instrumental band like the other Constellation stuff I've heard. Do they sing on most of their songs or is it just on that one? Anyway I liked it. On the rest of the CD, the TM song is growing on me (as 50Ft Wave recently did), so it won't be long before I turn into a Kristin Hersh fan. Micah P Hinson sounds like a more produced and less autistic Smog, and I love Smog. Neko Case has a great voice, I didn't know she sang country music, having only heard of her by name. Cat Power, Cash and the Fur Patrol were all good. The Dirty 3 track reminds me a lot of Carla Bozulich's impros, I liked that. On the whole I'm impressed by the fact that you managed to make a very consistent mix which flows beautifully, something I've never been able to do (the one I'm currently doing being the worst of all). I gotta choose the right time to listen to your CD cause it's so sad, but it's a good one. In fu's scale it would get 3 silly icons out of 5.
Denis
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Superabounder
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1041 Posts |
Posted - 10/13/2005 : 18:27:11
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Originally posted by Sir Rockabye
I've had Tanglewood for a few months. It took a while to grow. If you don't have it yet, drop me an email, I'll hook you up.
You run all kinds of red lights except the ones on the street.
When you run out of exits you can always count sheep.
Thanks Sir Rock-Very nice offer. I believe it comes out Tuesday, so I'm going to run down to my local record store and pick up a genuine copy fresh off the presses. With my incomprehensibly slow internet connection, any other method of acquiring it from you would not yield it soon enough.
Can't wait to hear it.
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Sir Rockabye
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1158 Posts |
Posted - 10/13/2005 : 19:01:43
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You're in for a real big treat.
Be prepared for a new Berman sound though. Big departure from his later work.
Think rock music.
You run all kinds of red lights except the ones on the street.
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