Swamp Album Draft: Current Pick - BFJ (329th) + SKIP J-LO (324/325th)
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Re: Swamp Album Draft: Current Pick - DIS (152nd)
Making it quick cuz I gotta get gone. Think I'll jam to a little of this on the road today.
BSF selects:
B.B. King -- Indianola Mississippi Seeds
Carole King and Joe Walsh among others session on this. So that's neat. Later Frogs!
BSF selects:
B.B. King -- Indianola Mississippi Seeds
Carole King and Joe Walsh among others session on this. So that's neat. Later Frogs!
Dances with Wolves (1) - BSF
"This place was rockin'," said BSF21.
"There is nothing ever uncommon about BSF21."
"This place was rockin'," said BSF21.
"There is nothing ever uncommon about BSF21."
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Re: Swamp Album Draft: Current Pick - DIS (152nd)
So, probably would've picked this album sooner, but I really struggled with what album to choose. At the end of the day, even though I know The Moon & Antarctica is often lauded as their best, I can't deny this is my favorite.
Modest Mouse - Good News for People Who Love Bad News
Modest Mouse - Good News for People Who Love Bad News
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Re: Swamp Album Draft: Current Pick - ENOCHROOT (156th)
Just a thanks to Giff for the Spotify link. I no longer have to think about what I want to listen to while working.
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Re: Swamp Album Draft: Current Pick - ENOCHROOT (156th)
OK it’s high time (heh) I acknowledge that I’ve been to about 125 Phish shows since August 2nd, 1993 (and that I’m going to yet another festival of theirs, CurveBall this coming summer).
To me, this is the LP that is prototypical of what a good LP should be. While a lot of their other LPs are full of great tracks, they’re all left to find their own way to a conclusion. LIke they were more or less “We’re gonna play these tracks a lot better this summer, see ya then!” efforts. Billy Breathes stands on its own. I’m sure Steve Lillywhite had a hand in that. Runner up would’ve been Hoist or Farmhouse.
To me, this is the LP that is prototypical of what a good LP should be. While a lot of their other LPs are full of great tracks, they’re all left to find their own way to a conclusion. LIke they were more or less “We’re gonna play these tracks a lot better this summer, see ya then!” efforts. Billy Breathes stands on its own. I’m sure Steve Lillywhite had a hand in that. Runner up would’ve been Hoist or Farmhouse.
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Re: Swamp Album Draft: Current Pick - ENOCHROOT (156th)
I thought about this one.EnochRoot wrote: ↑Wed Mar 07, 2018 10:52 am OK it’s high time (heh) I acknowledge that I’ve been to about 125 Phish shows since August 2nd, 1993 (and that I’m going to yet another festival of theirs, CurveBall this coming summer).
To me, this is the LP that is prototypical of what a good LP should be. While a lot of their other LPs are full of great tracks, they’re all left to find their own way to a conclusion. LIke they were more or less “We’re gonna play these tracks a lot better this summer, see ya then!” efforts. Billy Breathes stands on its own. I’m sure Steve Lillywhite had a hand in that. Runner up would’ve been Hoist or Farmhouse.
well this is gonna be someone's new signature - bronto
Re: Swamp Album Draft: Current Pick - ENOCHROOT (156th)
Wonder if the birthday boy is going to pick today?
well this is gonna be someone's new signature - bronto
Re: Swamp Album Draft: Current Pick - ENOCHROOT (156th)
Glad you said that, because I otherwise would have been waiting on you (or for misturd to change the thread title).
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Re: Swamp Album Draft: Current Pick - ENOCHROOT (156th)
I put off when I should draft one of their LPs, banking that I could get away with it for a while, based on the general lack-of-Phish in the other threads over the past couple years since return.Giff wrote: ↑Wed Mar 07, 2018 10:56 amI thought about this one.EnochRoot wrote: ↑Wed Mar 07, 2018 10:52 am OK it’s high time (heh) I acknowledge that I’ve been to about 125 Phish shows since August 2nd, 1993 (and that I’m going to yet another festival of theirs, CurveBall this coming summer).
To me, this is the LP that is prototypical of what a good LP should be. While a lot of their other LPs are full of great tracks, they’re all left to find their own way to a conclusion. LIke they were more or less “We’re gonna play these tracks a lot better this summer, see ya then!” efforts. Billy Breathes stands on its own. I’m sure Steve Lillywhite had a hand in that. Runner up would’ve been Hoist or Farmhouse.
Also, I was conflicted back in the 90s. I had seen them a bunch, but frankly (like many) I found their studio efforts boring and unreflective of their live stuff. I mean, It’s tough to stay inside on the joke when you’re made to listen to the studio version of Tweezer. Some of the tracks on this LP are famous for their live versions (Free, Theme From the Bottom), but this is the one LP (particularly the entire second side) that sounds as good in the studio (or better) than live. Phish is famously backwards in that regard, but not with Billy Breathes.
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Re: Swamp Album Draft: Current Pick - ENOCHROOT (156th)
Workin through playlist still. On NWA. Dang. I just can't get with this these days.
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Re: Swamp Album Draft: Current Pick - ENOCHROOT (156th)
Fiona Apple - When the Pawn Hits the Conflicts He Thinks like a King What He Knows Throws the Blows When He Goes to the Fight and He'll Win the Whole Thing 'fore He Enters the Ring There's No Body to Batter When Your Mind Is Your Might so When You Go Solo, You Hold Your Own Hand and Remember That Depth Is the Greatest of Heights and If You Know Where You Stand, Then You Know Where to Land and If You Fall It Won't Matter, Cuz You'll Know That You're Right
Sexy. Angry. Vulnerable.
Did I mention angry? Has an advantage over her previous release that it doesn't include Criminal and therefore doesn't remind me of Zaz singing.
Sexy. Angry. Vulnerable.
Did I mention angry? Has an advantage over her previous release that it doesn't include Criminal and therefore doesn't remind me of Zaz singing.
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Re: Swamp Album Draft: Current Pick - ENOCHROOT (156th)
This one will get made fun of I'm sure. But I want to remember the video where I really discovered my body one summer.
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I don't care if I do get made fun of. This wasn't typical hair metal - the lyrics were not just about getting laid and partying. Opening to "Monkey Business" still one of the most badass there is.
Skid Row, slave to the grind
Skid Row, slave to the grind
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Re: Swamp Album Draft: Current Pick - ENOCHROOT (156th)
This part of the draft shoots from the hip.
Hold on, I'm trying to see if Jack London ever gets this fire built or not.
Re: Swamp Album Draft: Current Pick - ENOCHROOT (156th)
Enoch, I was thinking I could wait quite awhile to pick them.
I probably would have gone with an early album though. Rift most likely. It's an album that I didn't like at first listen, then came to really love. Plus it hits on my digging of prog and fusion.
Funny that you mentioned Tweezer, my big touring year was '97. Saw 20 shows that Summer / Fall. I think I heard Tweezer at 15 of them. Wasn't a big fan then, still am not a fan.
I probably would have gone with an early album though. Rift most likely. It's an album that I didn't like at first listen, then came to really love. Plus it hits on my digging of prog and fusion.
Funny that you mentioned Tweezer, my big touring year was '97. Saw 20 shows that Summer / Fall. I think I heard Tweezer at 15 of them. Wasn't a big fan then, still am not a fan.
Did you see that ludicrous display last night?
Re: Swamp Album Draft: Current Pick - ENOCHROOT (156th)
Rass's spreadsheet > promise of Jetski
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Re: Swamp Album Draft: Current Pick - ENOCHROOT (156th)
Four picks in 1/2 an hour. Not bad.
Sebastian Bach will always be appreciated for his Gilmore Girls role.
Though I would have had a tough time not taking their eponymous (previous) release if forced.
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Re: Swamp Album Draft: Current Pick - ENOCHROOT (156th)
For the record I had Madonna on my list, but more a fan of True Blue, Bedtime Stories, or Ray of Light.
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Re: Swamp Album Draft: Current Pick - ENOCHROOT (156th)
I love that one, too, but I thought this one was just a skosh better.
Hold on, I'm trying to see if Jack London ever gets this fire built or not.
Re: Swamp Album Draft: Current Pick - ENOCHROOT (156th)
To adapt a lyric from a previously selected band (but not album) in honor of the explanation of this pick, and the Confessions thread:
Can I get a minute of not being nervous
And not thinking of Giff's dick.
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Re: Swamp Album Draft: Current Pick - DIS (152nd)
Love that album. I'm a little surprised given the tastes of this group that Modest Mouse lasted so long.Nonlinear FC wrote: ↑Wed Mar 07, 2018 9:43 am So, probably would've picked this album sooner, but I really struggled with what album to choose. At the end of the day, even though I know The Moon & Antarctica is often lauded as their best, I can't deny this is my favorite.
Modest Mouse - Good News for People Who Love Bad News
Totally Kafkaesque
Re: Swamp Album Draft: Current Pick - ENOCHROOT (156th)
I relocated from FL to NH that summer. First thing we did of note was to hit Great Went (other shows from ‘97 were the Woosta and Albany shows). Tweezer sucks. The jams that get built from it, do not. Hence, when Trey abandons it cuz he gets it into his head he wants to drop a Tube instead, frustration ensues (not for ‘Tube’, but rather, the lack of the Tweezer jam).Rush2112 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 07, 2018 11:23 am Enoch, I was thinking I could wait quite awhile to pick them.
I probably would have gone with an early album though. Rift most likely. It's an album that I didn't like at first listen, then came to really love. Plus it hits on my digging of prog and fusion.
Funny that you mentioned Tweezer, my big touring year was '97. Saw 20 shows that Summer / Fall. I think I heard Tweezer at 15 of them. Wasn't a big fan then, still am not a fan.
As for progressive rock? I’m a big fan. Don’t sleep on any of your picks!
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Re: Swamp Album Draft: Current Pick - PRUITT (160th)
Side discush - What do you guys think was a better year for Billboard #1 albums?
1969 (Beatles, Supremes, Glen Campbell, Johnny Cash, CCR, Led Zeppelin...)
OR
2010 (Ke$ha, Cast of Glee, Justin Bieber, Ludacris, Avenged Sevenfold, Susan Boyle...)
1969 (Beatles, Supremes, Glen Campbell, Johnny Cash, CCR, Led Zeppelin...)
OR
2010 (Ke$ha, Cast of Glee, Justin Bieber, Ludacris, Avenged Sevenfold, Susan Boyle...)
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Re: Swamp Album Draft: Current Pick - PRUITT (160th)
I'm not sure how to properly phrase this ... "Like a Prayer" is the song I love the most from an artist I otherwise like the least. Like the song rating 1-10 minus the artist rating 1-10, this would be the biggest gap.
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Re: Swamp Album Draft: Current Pick - PRUITT (160th)
I went out with a woman who was obsessed with Madonna. Heard far too much of her back then (but I will give the woman her due. She knows what she's doing in the studio). And "Ray of Light" is a wicked tune.
But for my choice, I am going with one of the all-time greats Fela Kuti. Get to know this guy, he created some of the most original, hard-driving and angry music ever produced. A lot of his stuff sounds similar until you get into it, and he released a ton of great albums. "Zombie" wa sthe first one I heard and it blew me away.
But "O.D.O.O" could be his masterpiece - the album I had consisted of two half hour epics ("Overtake Don Overtake, Overtake" and "Confusion Break Bones") Cool funky music that builds to a crescendo while Fela rips apart the venal leaders who are destroying Africa.
Truly one of the greatest artists of the 20th century.
But for my choice, I am going with one of the all-time greats Fela Kuti. Get to know this guy, he created some of the most original, hard-driving and angry music ever produced. A lot of his stuff sounds similar until you get into it, and he released a ton of great albums. "Zombie" wa sthe first one I heard and it blew me away.
But "O.D.O.O" could be his masterpiece - the album I had consisted of two half hour epics ("Overtake Don Overtake, Overtake" and "Confusion Break Bones") Cool funky music that builds to a crescendo while Fela rips apart the venal leaders who are destroying Africa.
Truly one of the greatest artists of the 20th century.
"beautiful, with an exotic-yet-familiar facial structure and an arresting gaze."
Re: Swamp Album Draft: Current Pick - PRUITT (160th)
This album just makes me feel good. Reminds me of college. Enough for me to take it with me to my cabin.
To quote both Bruce Prichard and Tony Schiavone, "Fuck Duff Meltzer."
Re: Swamp Album Draft: Current Pick - PRUITT (160th)
When I think of that band, I think of Hank Hill.
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Re: Swamp Album Draft: Current Pick - ENOCHROOT (156th)
They were going to be gone by Rd10 from me. Love this album, never been to a live show. (My BIL is a huge fan, I just can't get into the jam band live scene.) But I really got into them for awhile. To the point that Vida Blue's eponymous album was in heavy rotation for a couple of months.EnochRoot wrote: ↑Wed Mar 07, 2018 11:15 amI put off when I should draft one of their LPs, banking that I could get away with it for a while, based on the general lack-of-Phish in the other threads over the past couple years since return.Giff wrote: ↑Wed Mar 07, 2018 10:56 amI thought about this one.EnochRoot wrote: ↑Wed Mar 07, 2018 10:52 am OK it’s high time (heh) I acknowledge that I’ve been to about 125 Phish shows since August 2nd, 1993 (and that I’m going to yet another festival of theirs, CurveBall this coming summer).
To me, this is the LP that is prototypical of what a good LP should be. While a lot of their other LPs are full of great tracks, they’re all left to find their own way to a conclusion. LIke they were more or less “We’re gonna play these tracks a lot better this summer, see ya then!” efforts. Billy Breathes stands on its own. I’m sure Steve Lillywhite had a hand in that. Runner up would’ve been Hoist or Farmhouse.
Also, I was conflicted back in the 90s. I had seen them a bunch, but frankly (like many) I found their studio efforts boring and unreflective of their live stuff. I mean, It’s tough to stay inside on the joke when you’re made to listen to the studio version of Tweezer. Some of the tracks on this LP are famous for their live versions (Free, Theme From the Bottom), but this is the one LP (particularly the entire second side) that sounds as good in the studio (or better) than live. Phish is famously backwards in that regard, but not with Billy Breathes.
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Re: Swamp Album Draft: Current Pick - PRUITT (160th)
"And if ya don't know, now ya know" - Stuart Scott
he’s a fixbking cyborg or some shit. The
holy fuckbAllZ, what a ducking nightmare. Holy shot. Just, fuck. The
holy fuckbAllZ, what a ducking nightmare. Holy shot. Just, fuck. The
Re: Swamp Album Draft: Current Pick - PRUITT (160th)
I'm waffling on the other one - someone make a funny comment about who I'm probably taking and I'll probably take him/her/them
he’s a fixbking cyborg or some shit. The
holy fuckbAllZ, what a ducking nightmare. Holy shot. Just, fuck. The
holy fuckbAllZ, what a ducking nightmare. Holy shot. Just, fuck. The
Re: Swamp Album Draft: Current Pick - PRUITT (160th)
Rolling through In An Aeroplane Over the Sea during a snow day here and on "Oh Comely" I got this exchange with the 6 year old:
"Does he know this song is ... kinda weird?"
"I think so. Do you like it?"
"... I think I do."
"Does he know this song is ... kinda weird?"
"I think so. Do you like it?"
"... I think I do."
Re: Swamp Album Draft: Current Pick - PRUITT (160th)
Oops, you did it again?
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Re: Swamp Album Draft: Current Pick - PRUITT (160th)
Get out of my head, man.
You can lead a horse to fish, but you can't fish out a horse.
Re: Swamp Album Draft: Current Pick - PRUITT (160th)
Was going to play it safe here, but I'm going for the Hail Mary. The Rock N' Jock 8-run homer ball. The halfcourt 3. The curling thing that's good.
Eat my entire ass. Draft won.
Eat my entire ass. Draft won.
he’s a fixbking cyborg or some shit. The
holy fuckbAllZ, what a ducking nightmare. Holy shot. Just, fuck. The
holy fuckbAllZ, what a ducking nightmare. Holy shot. Just, fuck. The
Re: Swamp Album Draft: Current Pick - PRUITT (160th)
Even knowing the intent, this makes me so mad.
Re: Swamp Album Draft: Current Pick - PRUITT (160th)
he’s a fixbking cyborg or some shit. The
holy fuckbAllZ, what a ducking nightmare. Holy shot. Just, fuck. The
holy fuckbAllZ, what a ducking nightmare. Holy shot. Just, fuck. The
Re: Swamp Album Draft: Current Pick - PRUITT (160th)
Did we ever decide how long the draft will be?
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Re: Swamp Album Draft: Current Pick - PRUITT (160th)
Been waiting for one of you guys to put your money where your mouth is on Huey. There's another group in this category I'm surprised is still out there.
Hoping ryan picks them so I can burn the cabin down and be done with it in one fell swoop.
Hoping ryan picks them so I can burn the cabin down and be done with it in one fell swoop.
You can lead a horse to fish, but you can't fish out a horse.
Re: Swamp Album Draft: Current Pick - DUFF (164th)
9 rounds took 29 days.
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Re: Swamp Album Draft: Current Pick - PRUITT (160th)
They're only still available because my wife isn't in this draft.Nonlinear FC wrote: ↑Wed Mar 07, 2018 1:02 pm Been waiting for one of you guys to put your money where your mouth is on Huey. There's another group in this category I'm surprised is still out there.