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Soundtracks of Our Lives week ending 2 October 2011 CE
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Re: Soundtracks of Our Lives week ending 2 October 2011 CE
Oct 03, 2011, 02:33
Haven't done one of these weekly reports for awhile . . .


Rocket From The Tombs "Barfly" -- new one (vinyl only so far?) Needs more listenings but my initial impression is it's a "more David Thomas than RFTT" record (could almost be Pere Ubu taking a turn towards their rawky roots.) But I like Thomas hugely, so that's not a bad thing.

Mr. Free & The Satellite Freakout "Guru Gaga" -- saw these guys play live the other night (opening for Bob Log III) and had to pick up their album. "Punky proggy gypsy jamband"?! Record comes across a little "busy" but they have a very impressive live show (good playing, crazy singer antics).

H.P. Lovecraft (s/t debut) -- recent vinyl find, not bad for "second tier" psych.

Blue Oyster Cult "On Your Feet Or On Your Knees" -- I don't even remember buying this, so was surprised to find it in my collection! A bit warped with a 50-cent sticker, I guess it must have been part of a big bargain hunting haul that got filed and overlooked. Something about it sounds a little forced (the studio versions sound better to me), but "Born To Be Wild" at the end is totally nuts!!

Sun Araw "Ancient Romans" -- I find it pleasant listening, not sure why this isn't working for some folks? I guess it's a bit "easier" or "mellower" or something? (I like an easygoing mellow so again is OK by me.)

Stephen Malkmus "Mirror Traffic" -- some nice melodies & funny one-liners, but I wish it rocked a lot more than it does.


Film:

"Roller Boogie" starring Linda Blair!! -- I love just about any cheesy 70's film, the more trendy and dated the better. This was not as good as "Can't Stop The Music" (Village People disco classic), but what is?

"Who is Harry Nilsson (And Why Is Everybody Talkin' About Him)?" -- Interesting documentary, probably moreso if you aren't already a big fan as I am not. But feel I should pick up a couple of his records now -- the first one & "Schmilsson"? (Which one has "Jump In The Fire"?)


Book:

"Cosmik Debris" by Greg Russo which is an insanely detailed compendium of Zappa facts.
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