yeah, that one interview with dave mustaine? that was great, then mustaine tried giving navarro lessons and it was awesome

but yeah, i'm still holding the torch for Nothing's Shocking :D

Yea thats the one. It was a weekly internet show wasnt it? Because I saw a few others and it was Dave N. interviewing and praising great guitarists. I actually enjoyed them, he seems like a cool guy.

I think it is the best Hendrix album. Bold as Love is a perfect song. I intended to review this album before much longer myself. The strange thing about this album is that i was very rushed because the band had a contractual obligation to fulfill.

Agreed that it is up with his best albums, but I would have to say his debut is better. Simply because it sounds more raw and under produced, basically the way true rock-n-roll should be.

Btw, you probably dont like John Mayer but he did a cover of Bold as Love on his album Continuum. You should check it out, one of the best covers iv heard.

yeah, he does seem like a real chill guy

but with Hendrix, Axis has gotta be my favorite. Are you Experienced comes in second for me, but Axis was when he started to really experiment and branch out.

See I feel that by branching out it gave subsequent albums after the debut a very disjointed feel. although certain tracks are arguably better than some on the debut, Are You Experienced is where it's at for me. There is not one missed beat on that album for me.

Have you ever heard this album:

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Masters Of Reality-The Blue Garden. Chris Goss begin his assault on stoner rock. I love it and I would be very interested in what you would have to say about it.

yeah, i agree that AYE does sound a bit ditached from the rest of Jimi's work

as for the album you suggested i think i could give it a shot, but i gotta get through some other crap i just got via download, but don't worry i can put that on the top of my to review list.

My John Mayer Take: Seems like a douche bag but is undeniably talented and shows moments of hilarious humility and self awareness. Dude is talented but I hate him for some reason.

you really didn't think i was going to ignore this one right :laughing:

the review (like all others) is great, but... you kind of missed the point of perry's spoken word bit about 'sex, drugs, and rock & roll' at the start of 'ain't no right'. he's not commenting about those so much as the censorship that was so prevalent in the late 80s. you have to listen to close to hear him say 'i don't ask what position you f*ck your wife in, so take that piss cup outta my face' as his monologue fades into the intro of the song.

i find it funny that you hear a big sense of freedom on the record as well since the band was on the verge of collapse for most of the recording process. the ONLY track from the album that the band recorded together was 'three days' and they pretty much just all walked in, played it, then walked out again. you're right that it was about perry's friend... but... she was a little more than just a friend. the cover of the album is a paper mache representation of perry, his significant other casey niccoli, and xiola. i'll leave it up to your imagination as to what happened over the 3 days when xiola visited them from the east coast.

as for 'classic girl', i never got the sensation of the morning after a party, the sense of calm and peace is always there, but the song always reminds me of the last real classic girl i knew (and let slip away).

alright enough emo crap haha. i'm with you that i prefer NS over ritual. there are some songs i like better on ritual (then she did, classic girl, three days) but overall NS is a stronger album to my ears. i never did bother getting my hands on 'strays' the lead off single didn't do squat for me. 'kettle whistle' is a worthy compilation though, the live version of 'three days' smokes the crap out of the album take.

You wouldnt mind throwing a PM my way would you? (and yes I keep asking you for things today, but hey Iv been musically deprived for a week without internet :)!

i knew as soon as i saw you as the last reply i was gonna have to type quite a bit, haha.

but yeah, thanks for clearing up that bit on "ain't no right". i don't focus as much on the lyrical content as i do the overall feel of the song, so i was a little confused when i heard it.

looking back at JA's run and the problems they faced along the way, i do kind of see how they felt confined and not really free

with three days, i do remember hearing that story, but wasn't really sure on if that was true or not, or if i remembered it correctly, so yeah.

oh and i didn't know the live version of three days was on Kettle Whistle. i definately agree on that version being better than the original, it just felt better

@antonio> This is off subject but when I listened to your stuff on youtube this was the closest related video:



:laughing::laughing::laughing:

hahahaha wtf???

Yea thats what I thought. Maybe you should do some re tagging lol.

hahaha idk, i may get more views with that :laughing:

it's all good. i'm the same way, it usually takes me multiple listens to 'get' what songs are about (i wasn't kidding about having listened to some of these discs hundreds of times haha). mike patton is one of the few vocalists that i seem to be able to understand right off the bat haha. either way, it's really refreshing to read first impressions on these discs.


as for the tongue video. i'll toss the 3rd WTF. i have to assume it's linked to you due to the antonio carlos jobim playing in the background (i would have never guessed his tunes would end up in fetish vid soundtracks though)

yeah, i wanted to give the reader the experience of it so they can know what to expect if they're a first time listener

yeah, weird combos of music and video, haha:laughing:

Butthole Surfers-Hairway to Steven
 

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Label: Touch and Go
Release Date: April 11, 1988


I have a bit of a love/hate relationship with these guys. after listening to much of their music (about 15 albums worth), i've drawn to the conclusion that while they are perfectly capable of crafting good rocking songs with catchy hooks and melodies, they can also be completely out of their minds and damn near unlistenable(to me at least). That was the reason that i chose Hairway to Steven to be my next review. it was really seen as the dividing point in the band's career; where they started to embrace more radio friendly elements and actually had songs done before they recorded them(oh my. shocking, ain't it?), when previously they'd spend months at various studios making it up as they went. even so, there's enough experiementation to make your brain fall out of your head and flop on the floor. Intersting tidbit, when this was released, the songs had no titles, only a groups of absurdist cartoons in the cd booklet. after that, may fans'd try to correlate song titles with live versions of the songs.

All in all, i'd highly reccomend this album, as well as giving it a 8.8/10. give it a listen, bitches!!:finger:


Jimi-one HELL of a first impression. if this was a job interview, i'd hire the f*cker in a second. 12 minutes long, it uses a sh*tton of voice modulation and is as scary as it is exciting. starts off heavy with a satanic voice that sounds like it's coming for your children, and at a certain point it does. the guitars are all over the place and are wanked to hell. halfway through you hear bells and then a sense of peace ala acoustic guitars sweeps the land.

Ricky-a pump you up kind of riff with some tribal like drumming and modulated singing that's imitated by the guitar. a bit short, but good as hell.

I Saw an X-Ray of a Girl Passing Gas-a bit more upbeat than the previous songs...or so it seems. when it kicks in it sounds like a little country mixed with rock. Everything here seems to be on the move and really busy. at the end it seems to degenerate into kind of a jam, but still has the original riff and stuff.

John E. Smoke-not sure if this is a live track or if they're just f*cking with me. after the first few lyrics, it picks up a bit and pulls a "Black Dog" (stops most of the music -> lyrics -> picks up again a little). a little uncomfortable at moments but still a good listen.

Rocky-say hey to the bass, nice to see a decent bassline. this is a good melodic song, with the bass copying the singing this time. there's a good bit of distortion near the end

Julio Iglesias-sounds like rockabilly.
i like rockabilly.
so therefore like this song. :D

Backass-really a drop from the upbeat nature of the last song. it paints a dark and scary atmosphere that i could only equate with a bad drug trip.

Fast (a.k.a. Fart Song)-an abrupt ending song(1:36), but definately fitting with the rest of the album. oh, and the title liiieeessss, this is medium to medium fast speed at best

the sense of peace only lasts until you figure out what he's singing about :p:

.....damn it you're right!!:banghead:

yeah, feel free to comment or whatever, guys, i'll have another review up in a bit.

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Release Date: April 22, 1974
Label: DiscReet Records

this is Frank Zappa's thirteenth album, and quite arguably one of his best. It's a combination of rock, avant garde, jazz, and so much more. Contrary to some artists and bands today, this strange mix isn't for a chaotic effect, but more of "wtf? did you just hear that? That was awesome!". Still, there's a large amount of melodies, riffage and overall catchiness that would make even the most stubborn rock fan stand up and take notice. also noteworthy is the instrumentation, which takes various left turns at many given moments.

Something interesting i found about this cd is that the first half follows an underlying story:
In the end, this is a great album, not only for Frank Zappa, but for music itself. 9.6/10


Don’t Eat the Yellow Snow-one of his most famous songs, and one of my first experiences with his music. if you've only hear the single version, listen to the true version on the album. it gets up to the part of "watch out where the huskies go, and don't you eat the yellow snow" before going into Nanook Rubs it. overall this is grooving and just gooooood.

Nanook Rubs It-i like the instrumental/musical touch on this song, especially the trumpet and guitar. here they provide some tasty jazz lines that make the overall feel of the song.

St. Alfonzo’s Pancake Breakfast-xylophone attack!! you'll hear alot of that in this song. this is moreso a theme style song, with various instruments coming out of nowhere. if you don't like songs like this, then why are you listening to Frank Zappa?

Father O’Blivion-my favorite song on the cd. seriously. basically from St. Alfonzo, it picks the hell up in a real dancable way.

Cosmik Debris-a damn good song, though not the most conventional. Zappa sings this song in a deep, slow manner, and then comes in his backup singers, who do a really good job on this song, i may add. some lines in this song harks back to older songs, such as "the dust of The Grand Wazoo". this is really a song where listening to the lyrics'd help alot, haha. :D

Excentrifugal Forz-shortest track on here, and when i first listened to the album, not something that really grabbed me. possibly a low point on this track.

Apostrophe'-An instrumental jam featuring former Cream bassist Jack Bruce and drummer Jim Gordon. while he was credited for the bass parts on here, Bruce said in an interview that Zappa only gave him the cello parts, haha, while Frank said in another interview said Bruce played bass, but was "too busy" for his tastes.

Uncle Remus-this song is about the black civil rights movement, and not the first time Mr. Zappa has talked about race relations; the first instance would be the song "Trouble Every Day" on the Mothers of Invention debut, Freak Out!. It sounds like something that'd be sung at a Gospel Church, and a bit of a sad feeling listening to this song. one of the best songs on here.

Stink-Foot-a straight(well almost) rock song with a smooth solo in the middle and end. this song is about a place where they keep the "imaginary diseases", including one named bromadrosis, a.k.a., SSSTIIIINKFOOOOT. the reference to disease and germs can refer back to Frank's childhood, where exposure to mustard gas(living near a chemical warfare facility) was the cause of a number of his diseases. at the end the singing seems to take a chanting direction, although not so much that it's bad in any way.


here's some of the music, for your listening pleasure

YouTube - Frank Zappa Don't Eat The Yellow Snow, Nanook Rubs It, St. Alphonzos Pancake Breakfeast, Father O'Blivion -the first 4 songs
YouTube - Frank Zappa - "Cosmik Debris" (subtÃ*tulos en español)
YouTube - Frank Zappa - Apostrophe
YouTube - Frank Zappa - Uncle Remus (apostrophe)
YouTube - Frank Zappa - Stink-Foot

hey everybody, it's been some time since i was on here, my internet was acting funny, but now it's ok

so anyway, i made 2 new reviews to suffice the abcense and i'll put them up shortly

Reverend Horton Heat-It's Martini Time
 

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Label: Interscope
Release Date: July 2, 1996

Reverend Horton Heat is both the name of the 3 piece band and the pseudonymn of singer/guitarist Jim Heath. This group combines elements of rockabilly, punk, country, as well as other types of music. It's Martini Time is a damn good representation of their sound, which is both fun and tounge in cheek as it is hard rocking. Heath delivers, not only with his distinctive singing style and offbeat lyrics, but with a bombastic guitar style that makes you want to mosh one minute and start a rockabilly band the next. The rhythm section of upright bassist Jimbo Wallace and drummer Scott Churilla are tight as hell and add to the insanity, adding just the right touch to the songs.

In all, I would give this album a 9.3/10, with it's combined ferocity and good time vibes, you can bet your money that you'll have an entertaining ride with this cd. God bless the good reverend ;)


Big Red Rocket of Love-This song is a fast one, with a charging riff and feirce, no nonsense singing. It hits you like a freight train on speed. Then it ends just as quickly as it began.

Slow-This song speaks the truth, somewhat. It goes from slow foot tapping start, switching to a high end riff every few seconds. Jim sings this in a real low, creepy guy kind of tone, like the person your mother told you to stay away from. It ends just as slowly, if you're wondering.

It's Martini Time-The opening guitar lick is soooo good, then it leads into a riding bassline and the song which is really catchy and fun. The solo here starts off really spastic and in the middle is a little more composed. Overall a good effort from the band.

Generation Why-This is a really punkish, galloping song. There's a bit of rockabilly fingerpicking, which makes the song all the more chaotic and angry, if you can believe it.

Slingshot-This is an instrumental, one of two on the album, and one of the best songs on here. It makes me feel like I'm the Roaring 20's, during the Prohibition days, running from the cops who've just raided a speakeasie. good stuff.

Time to Pray-This is a total rock song. There's a real slick singing style on here, and the instrumentation is pretty straightforward.

Crooked Cigarette-A country style song that feels like you just woke up with a hangover, only to open the fridge and grab another beer. This song is alot more reserved and calm than the previous ones.

Rock the Joint-This is pure muhf*ckin' rockabilly, and i'm almost certain it's a cover song. :D

Cowboy Love-uh yeah......kind of a weird thing for these guys to sing about, especially in a country style ballad, slide guitar and all. Even so I like this song.

Now, Right Now-I really enjoy this song, from the singing to the guitar, to the chorus, which is pretty simple:
Spell on Me-This takes a tip from some previous songs, although not executed in the best way. It seems like they've slowed down and are dragging their feet a bit. A low point on the album

Or Is It Just Me-This is a slow song with a definate feeling of dread and despair. nuff said.

Forbidden Jungle-The second instrumental, and sort of an unofficial ending for the album (i'll explain later). Really charges in at full force and definately feels like you're in the jungle, Indiana Jones Style.

That's Showbiz-The real ending of the album, but less of a song and more of a spoken word thing. It talks about the pitfalls of the showbiz industry.

Between the Buried and Me-Colors
 

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Release Date: September 2007
Label: Victory Records

Now i know there's already a review on Colors, and while I do think jackhammer did a fine job reviewing it, I'd thought I'd share my own views on what I consider one of my favorite albums and one that I think everyone should hear.

One of the most interesting things about Colors is the fact that it's one large continous piece of music; where one song ends is where the next begins, and so on. With 8 songs, and a total of 64 minutes, this isn't something that you can just listen to a bit; you have to experience the entire thing. Half of the songs boast 8 minute plus epics that go everywhere musically. The entire band has their spotlight on here, with the guitars, vocals, keys, bass and drums getting their just due. Paul Waggoner and Dustie Waring are are a great guitar duo, where Dustie provides a great foundation and atmospheric feelings to the songs, Paul spins a web of guitar acrobatics that one can only describe as astonishing. Dan Briggs' bass is all over the place and in yo' face(yeah), with sleeper style attacks that lead up to his true moment in the sun. Blake Richardson is a bombastic drummer, with just sweet fills and parts that incorporate different styles in his repitoire. Then there's Tommy Giles Rogers Jr, the little guy with the massive voice. His singing can go from brutal to angelic, and while not the best keyboardist, he adds subtle touches in the mix. Also noteworthy is his lyrical work on the songs. If you think that the lyrics are just mindless dribble, you're sadly mistaken, because each song has a specific meaning and a "designated color", both of which you can check out here:
Between The Buried And Me Album Trailer : Colors : In Stores September 18

I feel that these guys did something special, not only for their genre, but music as a whole. Sure, there may be some parts that seem rehashed and cliche, i'll admit, but in a genre like theirs, this is a breath of fresh air. This is something that you may have to listen to a few times to really digest cause of all the stuff that's going on, but once you do, you'll discover things you missed the first time around. In all, even if you don't find anything that special about Colors or don't get all the hype around it, it's still one hell of a ride.

10/10


Foam Born Pt.A: The Backtrack-A soft, lonely piano starts off the album in a song reminiscent of something by Queen. Then the rest of the band comes in and starts to tear sh*t up. This is a pure introduction, kicking off the album. Both this song and Pt.B are designated the color Orange. Both part A and B have the same theme:Foam Born Pt.B: The Decade of Statues-This songs sounds a bit more like a standard Between the Buried and Me song, a bit tried, but true. In the middle is a pretty unusual interude that makes it all just better. One part I enjoy here is the chorus of "It's a must these days, Colors are fading", possibly an inspiration for some ideas of the album.

Informal Gluttony-This is the Green song. It starts of with a middle eastern vibe that's basically my favorite part of the song.
Sun of Nothing-The drums blast in and so does this song. There are various parts here that'll have you making a double take with your ears, like "wtf was that??". It's color is Yellow, and imo is one of their most meaningful songs. i see this song as being about regret and appreciating what you have in life

Ants of the Sky-This is my favorite song on the cd and a highly charged 13 minute epic. It's no wonder why it's color is Red. I see this as their instrumentation and riffology coming into play, with parts that'd make an accomplished musician question his career. The only thing I don't really like that much is the change 1 minute 23 seconds in; seems a bit cheesy to me. Prequel to the Sequel-One of the best opening riffs EVER, and I mean EVER!!!!!! But yeah, it's pretty good. It charges in after that, and while it's only 8 minutes, compared to some of the other songs, it sounds like a 10 minute plus oddessey. This song has a guest singer; the vocalist of Fear Before helping out at some parts, and he does a good job, especially near the end. This is the Turquiose song, Viridian-The calm before the storm. This is Briggs' moment to shine that I alluded to earlier, a 2 minute bass solo with the rest of the band providing a good atmospheric backing. The color is Viridian (big surprise, huh?), which the band described as Near the end you feel a buildup of distortion and then.....

White Walls-BOOM! The song drives in and hits you in the nuts. For a song called White Walls, you'd never think it was designated Purple. Go figure. I feel that they wanted to create a magnum opus with this piece. Not only is it the longest song on here(a whopping 14 minutes), but it also harks back to the previous songs not only on this album, but also from other songs they've made. At first listen you may miss some important parts; I know I did, so it may take a few listens to really get entirely what's happening. The solo at the end is (I can't use this word enough) flippin EPIIIIC. Then, after all is said and done, it ends the way it began, with a soft, lonely piano.

damn, no comments?

i feell so unwanted right now :C

The album reviews section can have few replies sometimes, but the posts are always read in the MB reader by many of us on here. I can't possibly comment on BTBAM as you know my views on it!

Yeah, as long as your thread's getting read then it's a job well done.

I might just have to check out that Reverand Horton Heat album - all I've got is Smoke 'em If You Got 'em (which has as much psychobilly awesomeness as you can shake a stick at).

yeah, haha, i can see what you mean, just hope that some of it can help you see it in a different light possibly

oh and Bulldog, it's definately a good listen, they have a good sound, but at the same time a good deal of variety

I like the Crack The Skye album review but I haven't yet downloaded it.
I read an article that the drummer's sister's name was skye and she killed herself because of their abusive father or something.
Anyway, I'll get it soon it looks great.

yeah, it's definately worth a listen

Muse-Origin of Symmetry
 

(technically, this isn't a new review, i did this a while back on another forum, but seeing there are some Muse fans here, i thought they'd get a kick out of this.)

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Label: Mushroom
Release Date: June 17, 2001

now i not that big of a Muse fan, but i thought i'd give them a shot and downloaded this album. for a trio they've got a pretty full sound. Matt Bellamy's voice dominates many of the songs, and for good reason, it's intoxicating and draws comparisons to Thom Yorke of Radiohead fame. much of the songs, while not going over 6 or 7 minutes, has a very experimental and progressive feeling in them. as musicians, the bassist really stands out with some of his basslines in the songs. as a guitarist, Bellamy takes the "let me see what sounds i can get out of this thing" route. Overall, i was pretty impressed with this album, i'd reccomend it to anyone who'd like to check this band out. 8.9/10



New Born- Damn good opening, really one of their rocking tracks as well as a very distinct solo.

Bliss- I enjoy the feel of this song, especially the synth and guitar combination, gets you moving

Space Demantia- not a bad opening with the piano. this song has a feeling of despair and melancholy to it, but seems a tad drawn out

Hyper Music- the opening is a strange effect done on the guitar? i'm not sure. the bassline is very driving and takes the lead in this kickass, take names song.

Plug in Baby- good arpeggio in the beggining and rest of the song. the bass has a very strange, froglike effect on this. the chorus will have you singing with it, guaranteed.

Citizen Erased- longest song on the record. very distinct riff that starts the song. love the chorus, especially the high pitched singing. it ends very nice.

Micro Cuts- pretty chill song, something you can layback to. the vocals are pretty muffled, even when the song kicks in. the riff near the end is rocking especially with the bass doubling it

Screenager- has the feel of a singer performing at some dive bar. my least favorite track.

Darkshines- the song has a spanish feel to it, damn good.

Feeling Good- pretty jazzy. didn't know the British could be jazzy. the piano and double bass are ****ing good

Megalomania- kinda slow, but as an ending track, it's preeeetty epic, especially with the pipe organ.

Going to jump on the bandwagon and say a lot of people read the threads without posting. Not all of us are massive post whores, but I know from experience that it can get frustrating if you don't get any replies. Just don't worry about replies and keep making reviews.

Personally track by tracks are not my thing, even though I review chronologically I tend to focus more on the flow. But I did very much enjoy your ' review. Love that album.

R.E.M.-Green
 

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Label: Warner Bros.
Release Date: November 7, 1988

This is the 6th studio from R.E.M., and their first with a major label. with this clean slate, they wanted to approach the record making process a little differently. for instance, Bill Berry, Peter Buck and Mike Mills learned each other's instruments and frequently switched roles during the recording, and Michael Stipe switched from adding lyrics to finished songs to working on his writing during or before song conception. This album also marks the introduction of the mandolin in the R.E.M universe, an instrument they would call on again in the future.

I see this effort as them growing "radio wings", as in, some songs on here seem to capture a sense of upbeat pop, but still pertains to R.E.M.'s natural sound. There's alot to love here, such as the structures of the songs and Stipes' yelping dog vocals, along with more hooks than a bait shop can offer.

in the end, i give this cd an 8.5/10, with catchy hooks and melodies hand in hand with well done instrumentation and structure, this is a great cd for getting into the band as well as anyone whole likes to rock, but not too much, hehe.

Pop Song 89-The first song hits hard(by R.E.M. standards, that is). the one part i love is the catchy guitar line delivered after each verse. ironically this song seems to be making fun of pop music.

Get Up-a bit like the last song, except slower and with better background singing. in the middle it sounds like the guitarist is plucking the strings ahead of the nut(fellow guitarists would know what i'm talking about). still, this is a pretty catchy song.

You Are the Everything-the mandolin makes its introduction here. this feels like a really outdoorsy song, even with outside sounds on the recording. when i listen to this i feel like i'm outside on a summer night, laying on the grass and watching the dragonflies light up.

Stand-an organ of all things whirls you into this undeniably catchy tune. this is pure pop in its finest form. in the middle is a slightly funky solo, right before bringing you back to pop.

World Leader Pretend-This sounds more like a standard song by them. Stipe singing in his usual talking bordering on rambling singing and the backing instruments playing their parts. listening to this song, i feel like i'm sitting alone at a table, assesing my life and all the mistakes i've made

The Wrong Child-i feel soooooo sad when i listen to this song. looking at the title and hearing the lyrics, this song is pretty self explanatory. this also has a mandolin appearance in it.

Orange Crush-my favorite R.E.M. song and the reason i bought this album. This song, as Stipe puts it, is about a football star who leaves his home and family for the war in Vietnam. The military feel is in this too, with the chantlike "Follow Me, Don't Follow Me" and the guitar, bass and drums giving a sense of marching

Turn You Inside-Out-yep, pretty much saying "i could f*ck you up(R.E.M. style), but i wont"
pure badassery, much like this song

Hairshirt-imo a very beautiful song for the mandolin. i also love how Michael sings this, especially the note he holds at 1:09. this is a very intimate and personal song

I Remember California-this kicks in a sort of "wandering through the desert" kind of song. the bass and drums make it ever the more hopeless and desperate

[Untitled, Hidden Track]-yeah, well since this is (supposed to be) hidden, i won't talk about it :p:

I really enjoyed the review to one of my favorite muse albums ever. Keep it up!

haha thanks, i love that album as well

I'm a big fan of Green. Great review. I Remember California is my favourite of that album. I haven't played it for a long while either although the production is a little lacklustre it's still a solid album.

Green Day-Nimrod
 

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Release Date: October 14, 1997
Label: Reprise

man it's been a while since i've done one of these, but hey, the show must go on.........


Nimrod is the fifth album released by Green Day and the second album after their seminal release, Dookie. By this point they're pretty well positioned in popular music, but not too much that they'd recycle old sounds and styles completely. Now, there are two reasons that i chose to do this. One, I felt that this was a time when Green Day sound was evolving, breaking out of the pop punk barriers and encompassing new instruments and sounds into their music. Listening to this, you get random doses of fast paced punk, slower paced pop, and even ska at one point. sure, not exactly leaps and bounds, but for these guys, it's quite the change.

The only problem i have with this cd is the lack of bass prescence. Now Mike Dirnt's got the goods, but he's not using them enough. ffffffuuuuuuuuuuuuu >_<......


but yeah, in all i give this cd a 9/10, definately a milestone for Green Day and quite the listen, although don't expect Dookie II or something.


Nice Guys Finish Last-This was actually the first time i'd ever heard these guys. i remember it being 6:30 in the morning and i was about 7 years old, and just got out of bed to watch TV, and the vid for this song was on. Needless to say, things changed for me that day. A real good song by the band, but just the tip of the iceberg for what's to come.

Hitchin' a Ride-a bleeding heart violin opens up the song, which is real wandering in an alley kind of song, with sleaze and temptation at every corner. in the middle, everything goes silent before coming in and tearing up the joint. it's a bit short, but definately memorable.

The Grouch-I love how Billie Joe says "Now i'm just another sh*tty old man", in this song about growing old and just realizing it. i feel a bit of sadness tied in with this song, possibly because the person in the song misses all the crap he used to be able to do. growing old sucks :/

Redundant-this song makes me think of a high school band during the 80's at the prom, playing the obligatory slow song. Billie Joe wrote this about his marriage, which had become troubled at the time, and him reflecting on the relationship from his love for his wife and the then stagnant pattern the relationship was in. so yeah, touchy feely sh*t.

Scattered-This kicks in in a mix of pop and punk where Billie and Mike pretty much do a duet, singing in unison for almost the entire song.

All the Time-The riff here gets a bit mechanic, like the hands of a clock and the 9-5 drudgery in this song about not having enough time. short and sweet

Worry Rock-This sounds more pop rock than punk, especially at one part where it uses some "sweet chords"(once again musicians would know). but yeah good song

Platypus (I Hate You)-F*CK YEAH, SOME PUNK NOW!! it blasts in from the beginning and kicks you out of your seat. proof that these guys didn't forget where they came from.

Uptight-this makes me think of the song "1979" by Smashing Pumpkins, mainly because of the riff. yeah, maybe a bit of a ripoff, but i don't care. even when it kicks in, it seems like it's staying the course.

Last Ride In-a gas station in the middle of desert instrumental(yeah, surprising, right?). i really enjoy the guitar here and a soft trumpet makes an appeareance. if i heard this anywhere else, i wouldn't think it was them, which isn't necessarily a bad thing, seeing as their trying new things with their music. in all a pleasant listen.

Jinx-kicks in after the last song, but not too much to knock you out of your shoes. really a Green Day type of song.

Haushinka-The last song segues into this, reminiscent of something by Husker Du, one of their biggest influences. i think the title of the song may be the name of the girl described in this song, or maybe not, i'm not really sure. overall a damn good song

Walking Alone-harmonica? in my Green Day song? It's more likely than you think. this is one of the more popish songs, reminiscent of some oldschool Classic Rock, like Bob Dylan. yeah i just compared Green Day to Bob Dylan, what are you gonna do about it?

Reject-sort of a mix of punk and pop, but not technically pop punk. in the middle, i'm actually hearing some bass, yay :D.

Take Back-punk, but not completely Green Day kind of punk. in the middle, Billie Joe releases a bit of demonic vocals, surprising.

King for a Day-yea, remember how i said they had a touch of ska at one point? yeah, well here it is. a Dixieland style brass section really leads this song. tbh, my favorite song on the cd. what makes it a bit more interesting is that it's about being a crossdresser. makes you wonder what the guys do on those long lonely tour bus trips.......

Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)-ah, the infamous Green Day ballad. you've all heard it, and secretly love it. i find it a bit funny that people call American Idiot "the band selling out", when a few years ago they said the same to this song. and years before that when they broke out with Dookie, their hXc punk fans at 924 Gilman St said the same. take a minute and think about that, ok? ;)

Prosthetic Head-eh, this shouldn't have been the ender. it's a very good song, mind you, but i think it should have been before Good Riddance, or somewhere near the end. other than that, it's a good song, especially when the two part harmony kicks in

Dixie Dregs-Free Fall
 

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Release Date: May 27, 1977
Label: Capricorn Records

Formed at the University of Miami in the 70's, Dixie Dregs is a band that i'm surprised isn't talked about that much on here. what i can only describe as "southern fried fusion", these guys combine elements of jazz, southern rock, bluegrass and country, melding them together to take you on a journey with compositions that are well organized, complex, and brimming with excitement. just looking at the album cover tells you that you're in for quite a trip, and seeing the smiles on the guys' faces tells you that you're gonna like it. It's sunny disposition leaves you feeling like you're gonna have a good day; this is definately an album you want playing when you wake up in the morning.

I love how this album has each of the players have their defining moments as well as great parts away from the spotlight. Steve Morse of course, being the composer of all the songs on this album, takes center stage, as does violinist Allen Sloan, who's smooth and cheerful sounds compliment Morse's funky country lines. Bassist Andy West, keyboardist Steven Davidowski and drummer Rob Morgenstein provide a strong backing; having mastered the art of subtlety while still being able to tear sh*t up, so to speak.

brilliantly composed, full of good, upbeat spirit and musical virtuosity, this is one of my favorite albums and hopefully one that you'll love too. 10/10




Free Fall-Like i said before, good waking up music. this song sounds like the sun is shining and you're getting your day started, taking a bath, brushing your teeth, getting dressed, and grabbing something quick to eat before you're out on your merry way. then it sounds like your in your car, trying to fight the traffic to get where you're going. it's also likely to get this stuck in your head, it's actually quite singable for being instrumental.

Holiday-sounds like you're parusing the local shops around town during christmas time, the snow is on the ground, with carolers and santa on every corner greeting you as you walk by. i love how Morse plays an almost Irish sounding diddty on this, as well as the touch of bells that give this a real seasonal feel

Hand Jig-the drummer does an offbeat solo, then it transitions into a song that feels like you're a business man walking down the street to your high rise building, getting ready to ink that new contract with the company. in the middle it does a bit of soloing, then gets back to business

Moe Down-the beginning sounds like an orchestra getting ready to play, then it goes into a hoedown, complete with fiddle, banjo, slide guitar and all around fun.

Refried Funky Chicken-the guitar on here does make it sound like chicken in the deep fryer. my favorite song on here, one that's upbeat and gets you moving, not unlike many of the songs on here already.

Sleep-sounds like the title, and the best touch is the synthesizer that makes it feel like you're being carried away on a cloud. a bit of a well deserved break from the rest of the album.

Cruise Control-You know those movies where a bunch of guys jump into the car on their way to Vegas and the camera views from really high above as they speed down the highway? yea, it feels like that, real upbeat and just cool. it makes a bit of an abrupt stop in the middle, feeling like you're walking into an amazingly fancy and state of the art hotel, just in awe of everything. it speeds up a bit, with the guys soloing back to back, then gets back to where it started

Cosmopolitan Traveler-i really like how the song titles pretty much describe the song. this actually does feel like you're walking through the big city, possibly you're first time there and just taking in the awe of everything

Dig the Ditch-hmmm......i don't know quite how to describe this song, it's hard to put my finger quite on how this song makes you feel. it's still good though.

Wages of Weirdness-starts a bit strange, then it picks up with the bass and violin, and is a bit of a clusterf*ck to me, like they're trying to fit a lot of different riffs, sounds and just plain music into one song. it's good, but you might miss something if you don't listen closely. oh yeah, there's also a piano solo, which is damn good if i say so myself

Northern Lights-i almost thought this was some kind of bonus track at first, because of the talking in the beginning. this is a pretty calm ending to the album, really just and acoustic guitar and violin.