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Thanks Rooster! I've been busy busy busy, but the biggest problem for me is I haven't had much time to listen to any music at all lately. The only things I've been really listening to lately are my Speedy West/Jimmy Bryant box set on Bear Family and the newest Radiohead album. I know it's a weird combo, but that Radiohead really got under my skin, and Jimmy Bryant is my favorite guitarist, so I've been listening to him for inspiration in my guitar playing. I've got a lot of Albums of the Week to catch up on. I hope you guys all have a great weekend! :rsmile:

This is a great thread! LOL My son will be 2 in August. I agree that when you're in the trenches as a new parent, you just don't care about the environment anymore, you just don't have the energy to care. I think I was a zombie during my son's first six months. Heck, I think I'm still a zombie in some ways. My son announced to us the other night that he's ready to be potty trained. Here's how he did it: He took his pants and diaper off. Just as I was reacting to put it back on him, he did his business on the floor. Aaaargh!! After I cleaned up his fun, I was explaining to him that he's not a dog or a cat and he doesn't do that on the ground. As I said that, my son then started meowing. I think I'm in trouble.

Since pets have been brought into this, here's my submission: The Redneck Pet Carrier

Congratulations!!! I have a 2 year old son and it's been the most amazing experience of my life. Good luck! :rsmile:

I really wanted the Hamilton set for a long time. I finally got it last year, but I still haven't gotten into it. It probably gets the least amount of my Mosaic listening. I'll have to revisit it again. I also have the Kenton Presents set. This is also one that I haven't gotten really into yet. If I was to choose between the Hamilton and the Kenton Presents, I'd get the Hamilton since it's days are numbered. I have most of the Tristano set already, through various reissues, so I don't know if I'll pick it up. I am tempted though, I love this music. If I didn't have any of it, I would buy this set in a second. I also give the Wilson a big two-thumbs up! :rsmile:

Nice choice! You get two great albums for the price of 1. I'll look forward to it. :rsmile:

Thanks Rooster!

Naw, you can keep it.

Wow! Thanks for missing me! I just got back into town. I've been up in Reno for my sister's wedding. It was my first vacation since my son was born a couple years ago. I had a great time. I really needed the break. I had to cut back on my posting prior to my trip since it's been kind of crazy at work. Thanks for you emails! I really appreciate it. I better get back to work. Talk to you later. :rsmile:

Sorry Jim, I can't afford to keep up on Criss Cross releases. I agree the guitarist on this session isn't great, he's not on the same level as Grant Green, but he doesn't ruin the session for me at all. I actually like some of his ideas, his execution isn't perfect, but LD must have dug something about him to have him on this session. Maybe we should nominate Dan again so we can have Musty Rusty as album of the week. I've got to hear that! :rsmile:

Thanks for the name, Dan! I've never seen him anywhere else either, but added some tasty stuff. His tone is different than what I'm used to hearing. I almost wonder if he was playing a Fender. His execution wasn't perfect, but it was good. I find that I've really come to like LD's early sixties recordings quite a bit. I just wish Big John had more room to stretch out. :rsmile:

When her album first came out, I was going to pick it up. I had heard her on Charlie Hunter's album and thought she had a nice voice, and I wanted to support Blue Note. The album also was priced at $7.99 for a while, so I figured I would give it a shot. I just never got around to it. Now, I don't have anything against her, but I have no desire to pick it up. There are so many other albums I'd rather spend my money on. I hate what happened at Blue Note after the success of this record, and I'm pretty much done with them, except for Conns and stuff from Osby, Moran and Harris. My days of buying almost everything they put out are over.

I'm glad you've been digging the Dead, Lon! Jazzwise, I'm with Sal, I've really been getting into Sonny Rollins since we had him as the album of the week. I've never really gotten into him like I should, but that album really did it for me. My main musical squeeze lately has been the collected works of Jimmy Bryant and Speedy West. If you're unfamiliar with these guys, they were an amazing pair. Out of this world guitar playing paired with steel guitar (non-pedal variety). They recorded together in the 50's on Capital. I have the box set on Bear Family and I've also been digging a compilation of their performances on the Tennessee Ernie Ford show from the early fifties that Jasmine released. My 22 month old son wants me to play that cd over and over. I happily oblige. :rsmile:

I just heard this album for the first time yesterday and I was impressed. I hadn't heard any of his Argo recordings before. All I can say is, if Dan likes the other two Argo's better, they must be really good. Unfortunately, I don't have the cd with me right now, so I can't tell you his name, but I dig the guitarist on the session. I realize he isn't Grant Green, but I dig his style, it's really funky. So far, my favorite track is Signifyin', but I need to listen a few more times before I say more. Thanks Dan! :rsmile:

That's great! You can't go wrong with 1973 Dead. That was such a great time for them. I love the Dark Star > Eyes of the World on DP14.

Here's another one for 60% off with no shipping that lasts for the week of June 9-16. Code: F3PZ Too bad I already blew my budget

I didn't want to like Radiohead at first, they were those whiny guys who sang "Creep", but OK Computer just floored me. I used to hear it all the time at Tower Records and it really got under my skin. Now I have all their albums. To me, they are the Pink Floyd of these times. I dig their last couple albums, though not as much as OK Computer. :rsmile:

My vote goes to Otis Redding. I had never explored his recordings until a couple years ago. Wow! I was missing out. Though many of the already listed artists are up there for me too! Especially Marvin. His Let's Get it On definitely has the SOUL and the groove. Here My Dear is the coolest divorce settlement ever. Ouch!

Good luck on your thesis! I wish I could go to Greece too! See you in the fall. :rsmile:

Thanks guys! I think I'll do a combo move. What you talkin' about Willis?

Mnytime, No offense here. Those Gallagher bros. were pretty stupid when they claimed they were as good as the Beatles. I think Liam thought he was the second coming of John Lennon. For me, it was just nice to hear that kind of music on the radio again. There isn't a lot of stuff on the radio anymore that does anything for me. :rsmile:

I know the Crowes were derivative, but I still think they made some enjoyable music. As for Oasis, I agree they knew their Beatles well and they are pretty annoying people, but some of their songs were pretty good. I didn't like them when they were popular, but I really liked their Standing on the Shoulders of Giants cd from a couple years ago. The reviews weren't great for it, but I dug it.

I'm more afraid of people with Giant foam heads who talk like Andy Griffith. Jimmy, save me!

Parkertown, My favorite track off Amorica is Wiser Time. I think this is one of those albums were almost every track is good. I really think this album was their peak. The songs are good and the production is really good too. If you don't have it, I hope you give it a chance sometime. The cover is funky. My wife looks at me funny when I play this cd. I'm just glad the photo isn't of a dude. Ooof!!

Thanks Jim! As one who has always been happy to apply a Roboticon when possible, I thank you for the new ones. They're nice and twisted. I like the oil can in the special place Roboticon. It looks like its medication just kicked in. I wish there was a "What are you smoking?/Are you high?" Roboticon for outrageous statements. :rsmile: