The two best things that happened this year on RTH were the postings of the Magma and Gentle Giant clips. They are unique in their awfulness. Both bands, surprisingly, have a fan base. It would delight me to no end to find out what those fans find appealing about either band.
By the way, Jimbo, I need to read that Richard Hell book, especially after reading your review. Wanna lend it to me?
Sorry to interrupt the Magma lovefest, but can someone (Is Hankfan still around?) recommend a good bluegrass boxed set for me? Something fairly comprehensive, but no more than four discs, ideally. This one looks cool, but four songs by the Byrds?
I just like to say that I went to see that Big Star documentary Northing Can Hurt Me last week. I saw it in a small theatre in Gloucester, MA that’s right on top of a record store, which was full of living room chairs & couches, giving it a rec room feel.I enjoyed it very much. There were plenty of interviews w/the right people, some of whom have passed away (John Dickerson). Afterwards, a bunch of musicians, including employees of said record store, played Big Star material live.
Never got there, but the Tokyo Tower Wax Museum is closing, site of the German Progressive Rock room and more. If you’re in the market for a Klaus Schulze wax figure, today might be your day.
I can *totally* see why EPG would get into these guys.
Hey, Mod — do us a favor and explain what EPG likes about Magma. It’s clear he’s not willing to share, and I’d really like to know.
Clearly, it starts with the band’s animalistic stance.
PLENTY of animality on display in that clip.
The two best things that happened this year on RTH were the postings of the Magma and Gentle Giant clips. They are unique in their awfulness. Both bands, surprisingly, have a fan base. It would delight me to no end to find out what those fans find appealing about either band.
By the way, Jimbo, I need to read that Richard Hell book, especially after reading your review. Wanna lend it to me?
Hope to hear from you soon,
E. Pluribus
Sorry to interrupt the Magma lovefest, but can someone (Is Hankfan still around?) recommend a good bluegrass boxed set for me? Something fairly comprehensive, but no more than four discs, ideally. This one looks cool, but four songs by the Byrds?
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I just like to say that I went to see that Big Star documentary Northing Can Hurt Me last week. I saw it in a small theatre in Gloucester, MA that’s right on top of a record store, which was full of living room chairs & couches, giving it a rec room feel.I enjoyed it very much. There were plenty of interviews w/the right people, some of whom have passed away (John Dickerson). Afterwards, a bunch of musicians, including employees of said record store, played Big Star material live.
For fans of Let’s Active, some sad news: bassist Faye Hunter has died at 59, apparently a suicide.
http://blogs.newsobserver.com/beat/faye-hunter-rest-in-peace
Never got there, but the Tokyo Tower Wax Museum is closing, site of the German Progressive Rock room and more. If you’re in the market for a Klaus Schulze wax figure, today might be your day.
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