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Visitor’s Request Edition: Lou Reed…As His Music Was Meant to Sound!

Oct 152007

It’s all in the strings!

It was recently reported that a visitor to the Halls of Rock expressed dismay at our Lou Reed…As His Music Was Meant to Sound! series, claiming it cast our hero in less-than-flattering terms. It was recommended that we watch video from the Velvet Underground’s reunion shows instead. Visitor, we value your recommendation, and we hope you log in to see the fruits of your rock labors. Complete with the headless Cronenberg guitar; a mullet; and a shiny, puffy leather jacket, Rock Town Hall proudly presents Lou Reed…As His Music Was Really Meant to Sound!
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Blind Date

Posted by sammymaudlin

Oct 152007

What do you think of this tune? Only folks unaware of the artist are allowed to respond. It’s not a guessing a game. It’s a challenge to express your opinion without prejudice. So, who’s got big balls?

Blind Date

Who Said It?

Posted by hrrundivbakshi

Oct 142007

For the coveted RTH No-Prize (redeemable after the show, once the janitorial staff has finished cleaning up), tell us who uttered these words:

In early 1983, XXX complained that you don’t see enough black artists on MTV, “not enough R&B and black music unless it’s the syrupy stuff. Where are Marvin Gaye and the rappers?” He said the best black video he’s seen was “The Message” by Grandmaster Flash, which he described as “a tough, scary, brilliant piece of hip socio-political work.” But it wasn’t shown on MTV, only on a black cable station in Detroit. “That’s not right,” XXX told Timothy White. “I want to see everything on music television from country to MOR to rap music to ethnic.”

Please Explain: Your Vote for Greatest Standard-Issue, Pre-1980 Solo Beatles Greatest Hits/Best of Album

Posted by Mr. Moderator

Oct 132007

You, Townspeople, were polled on the following question:
What’s the best standard-issue, pre-1980 solo Beatles Greatest Hits/Best of album? The poll and the not-so-surprisingly close results follow.

1975’s John Lennon collection, Shaved Fish: 30% (7)

Ringo’s 1976 collection, Blast from Your Past: 26% (6)

1976’s The Best of George Harrison: 22% (5)

1978’s Wings Greatest (McCartney): 22% (5)

Total Votes : 23

At this point I will ask you to defend your selection, first answering the following questions:

Did you actually vote for the album or the artist you most favor?
Did you consider the great songs – for that artist – to crap quotient? I’m sure you’re all aware that Greatest Hits/Best of albums do not always contain an artist’s best songs.
Did you consult with our resident expert in Greatest Hits/Best of collections, Townsman Andyr?

All right! With those questions answered, please explain in 25 words or less what made your decision THE CORRECT choice.

I look forward to your comments.