Dugout Chatter: HTC Incredible 2 Edition

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Aug 212011
 

No muss, no fuss. Your gut answers are all that are required.

Other than Nuggets, name a compilation album that opened your eyes to a genre of music

What came first, The Monkees‘ “Pleasant Valley Sunday” or Simon & Garfunkel‘s “Mrs. Robinson”? If the answer is the former, could that have been an influence on the latter?

Is there any musical activity you would find yourself less likely to be doing than listening to a Bruce Hornsby album in the car, by yourself?

Have you ever listened to a record that you suddenly realize best fits a certain location you’re visiting? Conversely, have you ever listened to a record and then realized that its vibe is running strongly counter to the place you’re visiting? On which side of this experience do you think Nirvana‘s “Heart-Shaped Box” showing up on my iTunes shuffle while driving on a rainy night along the coast of Maine fell?

What artist that you truly love do you not know well or like the most songs by? (For me it’s got to be Dylan. There are a number of songs I own on his first few albums that make no impact on me, that I couldn’t hum if you spotted me the opening 3 notes – and then there are a few other stretches in his career where I’ve barely heard his albums.)

I look forward to your answers.

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Rock Town Hall’s Saturday Night Shut-In: In Which the Manliest Backing Vocals in the History of Rock ‘n Roll Are Aired

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Aug 202011
 

Sounds of the Hall in roughly 33 1/3 minutes!

In this week’s pre-recorded edition of Saturday Night Shut-In your host, Mr. Moderator, reveals the manliest backing vocals in the history of rock ‘n roll. Then he provides an additional 50% of rocking free of charge while he relaxes with friends and family along the coast of Maine.

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[Note: The Rock Town Hall feed will enable you to easily download Saturday Night Shut-In episodes to your digital music player. In fact, you can even set your iTunes to search for an automatic download of each week’s podcast.]

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Once and for All: Round 1, Rock Town Hall Determines the Best Song on Side 4 of the Original Nuggets Compilation

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Aug 202011
 

The first round of Rock Town Hall’s playoff series to determine—once and for all—the best song on the original Nuggets compilation moves toward interdivisional play as we kick off the process to determine the Best Song on Side 4. Competition should be unexpectedly fierce, as the comp’s gentlest and grooviest numbers mix it up.

Review the songs on Side 4, then make your choice. As always, you are encouraged to state your choice for BEST SONG on Side 4 in the Comments section (you must be registered to add comments, if you’re not already registered, please do so: the more chatter the merrier) and place your vote in the poll associated with this thread. The winner of this album side will move onto a playoff against the winner of Side 1. Voting on the BEST SONG on Side 4 is open through Sunday, August 21.)

What is the BEST SONG on Side 4 of the original Nuggets LP?

  • Nazz: “Open My Eyes” (50%, 17 Votes)
  • The Premiers: “Farmer John” (26%, 9 Votes)
  • The Chocolate Watch Band: “Let’s Talk About Girls” (15%, 5 Votes)
  • The Mojo Men: “Sit Down, I Think I Love You” (3%, 1 Votes)
  • The Third Rail: “Run, Run, Run” (3%, 1 Votes)
  • Sagittarius: “My World Fell Down” (3%, 1 Votes)
  • The Magic Mushrooms: “It’s-a-Happening” (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 34

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Once and for All: Round 1, Rock Town Hall Determines the Best Song on Side 3 of the Original Nuggets Compilation

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Aug 192011
 

Rock Town Hall’s playoff series to determine—once and for all—the best song on the original Nuggets compilation continues with the determination of the Best Song on Side 3. In my opinion, this is one of the album’s strongest sides.

You know the drill by now: carefully review the songs on Side 3, then make your choice. As always, you are encouraged to state your choice for BEST SONG on Side 3 in the Comments section (you must be registered to add comments, if you’re not already registered, please do so: the more chatter the merrier) and place your vote in the poll associated with this thread. The winner of this album side will move onto a playoff against the eventual winner of Side 2. You may vote on the BEST SONG on Side 3 through Saturday, August 20.)

What is the BEST SONG on Side 3 of the original Nuggets LP?

  • Count Five: “Psychotic Reaction” (78%, 31 Votes)
  • The Leaves: “Hey Joe” (13%, 5 Votes)
  • The Amboy Dukes: “Baby Please Don’t Go” (8%, 3 Votes)
  • Michael and the Messengers: “Romeo & Juliet” (3%, 1 Votes)
  • The Cryan’ Shames: “Sugar and Spice” (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Blues Magoos: “Tobacco Road” (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 40

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Last Man Standing: Thunder and Lightning

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Aug 182011
 

I don’t know what the weather’s like in your neck of the woods, but I’m really getting sick of August thunderstorms. Maybe if we engage in a Last Man Standing on songs featuring thunder and lightning (ie, lyrically/thematically and/or including sound effects) we’ll help usher the storm clouds away. I’ve got a Phillies game to attend tonight followed by an all-night drive to Maine, so let’s get this party started with Lou Christie‘s “Lightning Strikes,” or Klaus Nomi‘s wedgie-worthy version, if that floats your boat. Thanks!

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Once and for All: Round 1, Rock Town Hall Determines the Best Song on Side 2 of the Original Nuggets Compilation

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Aug 182011
 

Rock Town Hall’s playoff series to determine—once and for all—the best song on the original Nuggets compilation moves onto the determination of the Best Song on Side 2. Once again, review the songs on Side 2, then make your choice. As always, you are encouraged to state your choice for BEST SONG on Side 2 in the Comments section (you must be registered to add comments, if you’re not already registered, please do so: the more chatter the merrier) and place your vote in the poll associated with this thread. The winner of this album side will move onto a playoff against the eventual winner of Side 3. (As with the poll to determine the BEST SONG on Side 2, you may still vote on the Best Song on Side 1 through Friday, August 19.)

What is the BEST SONG on Side 2 of the original Nuggets LP?

  • 13th Floor Elevators, “You’re Gonna Miss Me” (33%, 13 Votes)
  • The Seeds, “Pushin’ Too Hard” (28%, 11 Votes)
  • The Remains, “Don’t Look Back” (28%, 11 Votes)
  • The Castaways, “Liar, Liar” (13%, 5 Votes)
  • The Shadows of Knight, “Oh Yeah” (0%, 0 Votes)
  • The Barbarians, “Moulty” (0%, 0 Votes)
  • The Magicians, “An Invitation to Cry” (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 40

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