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Sorta like the unedited Bitches Brew sessions. On the Road is many things, but concise is certainly not one of them. I think its a brilliant book, but it undeniably has some rambling and weak parts, as any improvisation of such a length might.

Might have to make the trip out to Baltimore. No New York or Philly show? Thats a small venue in Detroit (4000ish.) The man could easily sell out Ford Field (60,000?) for a week straight.

Just got Freaks and Geeks the complete series (18 episodes) in the mail. A more perfect show has never been made. The only things that come close are The Wire and, of course, Arrested Development. All three are perfect, but in completely different categories. Freaks and Geeks is about high school kids growing up in suburban Michigan in 1981ish. Brilliant acting and writing throughout. The most human show I have ever seen. I care about these characters as much, if not more than, most people I know in real life.

Joakim Noah. Plus, just the natural progression of certain guys (Loul, Thabo, Ty Thomas) will make them better.

One book that I was interested in was one by jazz musicians about how they developed their solo style and what they think about while playing. Amazing, I found it. I wonderful book called 'Thinking in Jazz' what should be required reading for all jazz fans. Another I would love is 'The Edited and Abridged BNBB and Organissimo Writings of Jim Sangrey." (i know im not alone on this one.)

I think I have the complete Arista in digital format (high grade mp3) if anyone is interested. I can upload a torrent, or if anyone else has a website I can upload it too. I know file sharing is a no-no, but we arent left with much options here.

I think it was a great trade for both teams. Once the Celts got Allen, they forced themselves into a 2-3 year window. Thier lack of depth, no perimeter D, and a 2nd year pg will kill them though. They are still a player or two away. However, they certainly will be able to draw some interest from some guys out there (Webber, PJ Brown, Brevin Knight would all be good fits.) Wolves get two picks back and Al Jefferson, who is an absolute stud. They get Gerald Green, who is a monster athlete put apparently dumb as rocks. If they can turn him into something mildly decent, along with Foye (a stud) Brewer (almost certainly a very solid starter) and Craig Smith (a great hustle rebound guy) then they have a great future. Ryan Gomes is also a great hustle guy. They just need to shoot Ricky Davis. Now.

You ground up WHAT????

If you like mexican food especially burritos, check out any of the Anna's Taquieras. Worth visiting Boston just for one of those. MMMMMMMMMMmmmmmmmmm.

Thanks everyone. Had to drive 35 minutes to find an Indian restaurant so my stomach could celebrate my birthday in style. It was well worth it.

Anything on the horizon to look out for?

Some of you are cheating, you have to explain why too!

This was a thread on another message board (much more indie-rock based) and I found it an absolutely fascinating read. I'm sure many of you have some great examples as well. The basic point is to list and explain not your favorite albums, but the albums that changed your definition of music, or even maybe your definition of yourself or the world. Try to stick to five, but I know I had a helluva time doing that. 1. The Doors - "Touch Me." Don't need no album here (Waiting for the Sun if you need to know, but I started with the Greatest Hits double disc.) One song was all it took, I heard the song playing on the radio coming from my sister's stereo one afternoon. I NEEDED to hear more. I when I finally did I understood for the first time, at 12 years old, what it actually meant to be alive. Zep, Beatles, Hendrix, a Guitar, Pink Floyd, and obsession with lyrics and rebellion, even the desire to read books all came from Jim Morrison and the Doors. This didn't change how I listen to music, this was the single most important event in my life. 2-5 is nothing compared to his. 2. Joe Satriani - Surfing with the Alien. Ok ok, so the album is cheesy, the music is lame, and no one needs to play that many notes. But it was part of my general approach to learning guitar and really excelling. I have played for about 12 years, and have been teaching for almost 8. I figure I've made a lot of money (and friends) off of this instrument. Joe helped me get there. 3. Radiohead - OK Computer. This album help me realized a few things about music. For one, living musicians were creating great songs (who knew?) Also, I was no longer interested in evolutionary or revolutionary music (in the sense of adding to the rock vocabulary), or people with great technical skills, or anything like that. I realized that innovation was frankly overrated and rock had become a language of personal expression. It was simply about saying who you were. No fancy chords, no fancy solos, no fancy lyrics. While all that is fine and dandy, it only mattered if it served the emotional expression. While Radiohead certainly wasn't the first band to do this, they did it very well, and it was the first album I fell in love with that helped me come to this realization. It might me THE key to my enjoyment of current rock music. 4. Miles Davis - Kind of Blue. Perhaps you have heard of it? Oddly enough, it wasn't even the album that did it. My guitar teacher taught me this nifty little chord progression called 'Freddie Freeloader.' Even though it was a very simple 12 bar blues with a twist, I couldn't stop playing it. I figured I might as well go out and buy it. And so begins jazz. The next two Miles discs I picked up were Bitches Brew and Sketches of Spain. Suffice to say this 17 year old was very very confused by this Miles Davis guy. But I loved all three of them. Bring on Bill Evans, and Cannonball, and Wes with Wynton Kelly's trio, and who is that guy on tenor?? 5. John Coltrane - My Favorite Things. I don't even need a whole song on this one, I just need 10 seconds of Elvin Jones' opening cymbal hit and a few notes of Coltrane's soprano. Oh I knew I liked jazz, I just wasn't quite aware yet that it would be how I define my life. If the Doors made my brain what it is, Coltrane made my soul what it is.

Bush has already said that this is a 'cause for optimism' because it shows Iraqi's are finally trying to adapt to capitalism and the American way.

He averaged 2.5 steals and 2.1 blocks a couple years ago. The fell off 2.1 and 1.0 this year as he took on more of a role in the offense. He is considered by many to be a very good defensive player and maybe one of the best at his position.

If you like Alligator you will love Boxer. They are both very much in the same vein. The National sound like 'mainstream corporate alternarock' about as much as Albert Ayler sounds like Liberace. There is soooooo much more depth and beauty in their music than anything that has been on the radio in the past couple decades.

Says the man who gets free cd's from record companies so you talk about them here... I find all spam incredibly annoying. On this board it isnt too bad, but it is incessant on some boards and its is very frustrating.

The new actual album is only 36 minutes long. Its great. Pick up Girls Can Tell and Kill the Moonlight as well. Spoon is remarkably consistent in quality and tone without ever sounding too repetitive. So far atleast.

How am I gonna watch Darko in Memphis? Do they ever play on national TV? Contract specifics arent out yet, but it looks to be much more than the mid-level (5.3 mill) Chauncey's contract is a steal at 5 years, 60. Plus, there is even a team option for year 5. Orlando is incredibly stupid. Rashard was paid atleast twice what he is worth, and they had to let Darko go to get him. (Make fun of Darko all you want but paying him 30 million and having cap flexibility would be way better than paying Rashard 126 million)

I particularly like the irony of 'keep it real' at the end.

Exactly what 'file sharing' sites are they talking about? And I really don't see how they can permanently embed any logo in a song. Should be interesting. I really think it is only a matter of time before music is provided essentially for free digitally with major advertising behind it, like tv is now.

My time in Philly has led me to the conclusion that no one in this state has any idea how to make a pizza. Any recommendations in this area?

Im pretty sure every other performer in the 6 year history has not passed out on stage. So thats still a very good percentage.

Unfortunately, we can now ask Ornette exactly what they say in those medical tents: Ornette Coleman Hospitalized at Bonnaroo 77-year-old free jazz pioneer and recent Pulitzer recipient Ornette Coleman was hospitalized yesterday following a heatstroke-induced on-stage collapse at Manchester, Tennessee's Bonnaroo festival. According to Billboard.com, the legendary saxman was taken immediately to a medical tent and given intravenous fluids. Coleman is presently under treatment at Coffey County Hospital.

All three are locked up until atleast 09/10 season. Scary stuff.