Jan 042009
 


Since the topic of make-out music came up in a recent thread, I think this is as good a time as any for us to share memories of our earliest make-out music experiences.

I recall my first make-out session in the basement of an eighth grade classmate being accompanied by some form of slow-dancing/groping to Led Zeppelin‘s “Stairway to Heaven” leading into actual making out alongside a wood-paneled wall to Fleetwood Mac‘s “Dreams.” It was pretty cool. Sadly, times and music tastes would change drastically before my next meaningful make-out session.

I look forward to your tales of formative make-out tunes. For those of you who choose not to share, I promise not to assume that you’re still waiting for that first make-out session.

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Jan 042009
 

Yesterday was an especially bad day in the Mr. Moderator household. One of those end-of-the-holidays blues days, in which every family member was miserable and no house, not even Windsor Castle, would have been big enough for each of us to grumble in private. At one point I was in such a bad mood that I looked through my albums and pulled out an album Townsman Geo gave me a couple of years ago, the first Ry Cooder album.

Have you ever pulled out an album you typically don’t spin while in some extreme mood, whether high or low?
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Jan 022009
 


Among the many stimulating rock conversations that took place at our live Philadelphia chapter of RTH gathering earlier this week was the question of our five favorite Beach Boys songs following the release of Pet Sounds and the “Good Vibrations” single, also known as the period marking the end of Brian Wilson as the band’s leading light.

My top 5 in the post-Brian era was led by “Do It Again,” which E. Pluribus Gergely thought was a turd. “I Can Hear Music” was another one that quickly came to mind. Then, beside “Kokomo” (a given) I was stuck on clear song titles to round out my top 5. Maybe “Vegetables”… Others were quicker and more definitive in listing their top 5, and maybe those who were there will want to restate their selections here. As we wrap up 2008, I would encourage the rest of you to list your top 5 post-Functional Brian faves.

Note: Tracks recorded primarily during Brian’s reign and finished later will not be allowed for consideration. Things like the finally completed Smile, which were completed by people who aren’t even Beach Boys while Brian was propped up in a corner with an IV drip of B12 in his butt also do not count.

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Jan 022009
 

In a recently posted poll I hoped to give you an opportunity to include write-in entries for this year’s upcoming RTH Foyer of Fame’s Second Annual Partial Lifetime Achievement Award and Chili Cookoff, but some genius spammer has apparently found a way to immediately load our polls with write-in responses that are, shall we say, off topic. The RTH Foyer of Fame is an important event, and we want to make sure that your voice is heard as the selection committee deliberates nominees.

As of this writing, nominees include John Mellencamp, J. Geils Band, Joan Jett, and the Doobie Brothers. We’re curious to know your thoughts on the mediocre merits of these nominees and see what other artists you might feel are worthy of the Foyer’s consideration.
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Jan 012009
 

It’s time, Townspeople, to state your Rockin’ New Year’s Resolutions. Mine is to come to terms with the digital age yet continue to embrace my true love, vinyl. I got my first real iPod (a Nano), I’ve ordered digital recording/editing software, and our band’s next release may come out on vinyl with a coupon for digital download. How 2009 is that? I’ve gotta tell you, the struggles I’ve been having with the Apple Empire have put a strain on an otherwise excellent holiday season, but now it’s the New Year and I’m ready to turn over a new leaf.

What’s your Rockin’ New Year’s Resolution?

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