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It's been a while since you have been in Cleveland SS1. It has been called Progressive Field since the beginning of the season and regrettably it is not looking like there will be any Series for the Tribe this year.

My impression and that of several other NYers was that they booed or heckled every single Red Sox player except when JD Drew came through and clobbered one. And Papelbon really got razzed by the rabid Yankee fans WHILE HE IS TRYING TO DO HIS JOB (and yes I am aware of the conroversy.) Must admit I thought it was assinine, do Yankee fans hate the Red Sox so much that they want the NL team to have home field for the Series? Welcome to NY.

Yeah Guy - Have a great one

Sorry, I sold it a few weeks ago. If it's a Toyota, chances are it's a standard head unit. If it's a separate CD "deck" attached to the Toyota head unit, try the local junk yards. One of those would be easy to swap. The whole head unit take a bit more effort. No I don't think it is separate - if I understand you correctly. It is inside the dashboard along with the tape deck and radio (which work fine) fairly close together - so it may be just one unit. That's harder to replace? would have thought if it is one piece it may be easier to find the whole thing than just a cd player... by the way, thanks to everyone for your suggestions!!

This is the cd player that came with the car, so it is in the dash. Problem is that the disc just doesn't seem to load. It goes in but never plays. Is going to a dealer (Toyota) for repair smart? I generally avoid that since they are so expensive and just use a mechanic down the street. The car is 12 years old Who does replacement? Best Buy I think does it. Anyone have any suggestions would be appreciated.

Maybe I missed something - but the most bizarre thing about this account is that a gun that has just been used to kill someone is handed over to the bartender for safekeeping- then it goes into the toilet? Something rings false about this.

Maybe. But ever listen to Chuck Berry? Some of the greatest song lyrics ever written!!

I generally like Gram Parsons's output (and yes I also have plenty of Hank Williams, Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard) but a few lines from his song "$1000 Wedding" always drive me nuts where he sings about a minister addressing a crowd assembled for a wedding. Here they are: The Revereand Doctor William Grace was talking to the crowd All about the sweet child's holy face and the saints who sung out loud And he swore the fiercest beasts Could all be put to sleep the same silly way And where are the flowers for the girl.... I am talking about the last two lines in italics before the bottom - WTF??? Other than that, I like the song.

Big Al I recently picked up the Keepnews and compared it to the K2 I already owned. I really can't say one is better than the other, I find the Keepnews to be leaner and more focused and the K2 is perhaps not as sharp in focus but there is something very seductive and natural sounding about the K2 for me. I will probably go with the K2. It's probably somewhat system and ear dependent as to which one you will prefer.

Happy Birthday to a guy whose posts always seem to make a lot of sense to me!

Not at all. I am not saying I am right and I usually agree with your take ... just not this time. Maybe it's just a matter of differing tastes.

I picked up Head On. Initial impressions are that the first two tracks are interesting, but it all goes down hill from there. Too much of the writing sounds cliche and Bobby's tune "Hey Harold" sounds a lot to me like Quincy Jones's theme music for the film The Pawnbroker.

Happy Birthday Chuck now how about releasing that extra Snurdy McGurdy material?

I am not sure about the sound quality, but love Ernie Krivda on those CIMP recordings!!!

I guess the streak is over, but our boys are looking pretty good lately!! And let's not forget Asdrubal Cabrera's unassisted triple play.

Thanks everyone for your comments regarding Head On.

any comments on Head On? The sound clips I heard did not thrill me nor was I liking the fact that Bobby Hutcherson, a great composer, wrote very few of the tunes on that album. But I would like to hear what those who have it say.

My condolences Jim

Belated best wishes and hope all are doing well!!

I confess that I have not heard the HEP cds. It sounds really good if you ask me, and what I like about it is that all the sessions share a common sound, and I think I would have to listen to eight cds that sound different from each other to listen to this material outside this set. In comparison to the Columbia box set "America's #1 Band" I'd say this sounds a bit darker, mellower. Thanks Lon, By the way, the HEP cds were mastered by J.R.T. Davies

So is sound quality a reason to buy this set? How does it compare with sound on the HEP cds or the sound on America's #1 Band?

I watched it too and to quote a famous Yankee - It was deja vu all over again and Groundhog Day too!! Former Indian and now Indian nemesis Manny Ramirez sure earned his paycheck last night!!!

Picked this one up too. Compared to the domestic K2 I notice that this edition gets rid of that annoying ringing noise on a couple of the quieter tunes, but like the Monk Brilliant Corners the K2 is more "lush" and more bass heavy with LaFaro coming through more clearly on the K2 than Keepnews. What a dilemma.

thanks guys for all your input. I bought the Keepnews edition and note that the sound is a bit more focused than the domestic K2 but perhaps drier - so can't decide, but probably prefer the K2. So Lon... you are not alone in the sicko department. Yes the only bonus track is Pannonica incomplete.

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