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That's too bad about Wilson. I'll still buy EP's music, just not anything where his politics are in full view!

Eno seems to have walked some of this back, so my apologies -- he was initially positing a Brexit/Trump "they'll burn it all down/hard reset" mentality a few years ago which even then was not a great look. From musicians I've talked to who know the situation up close, Parker is definitely on some anti-immigration Brexit trip and has been for a while. Now of course one can say they are anti-immigration but not anti-immigrant. However, I don't think one can really back up a stance where populations aren't welcome but "this individual over here is okay." And yeah, I know we're veering plenty close to full-on politics here, so I'll leave it at that. Parker's music is wonderful but I can do without his worldview. (oh, and apparently don't get EP started on 9/11, according to a friend of mine)

Sad about Ian Brown, didn't know that -- dug the Stone Roses when I was a high schooler and find that the first records still holds up. Re: EP, I find it bizarre that a former member of the Brotherhood of Breath would be anti-immigration but here we are. Gonna pass on the radio piece, don't need to hear it.

he, Van Morrison, and Eric Crapton should form a trio. Eno can produce their album.

oh god, yeah he is also a staunch Brexiter. It's no surprise. Blecch. I'll still enjoy his music, but try to steer clear of anything he says politically.

yeah, agree. The actors seem way worse. that said, I was consigning records to a shop in Austin and wrote the descriptions myself, including one for a Tony Williams Lifetime album in which I wrote "get a taste of fusion without the Scientology payout" or something like that, and it was flagged for removal because of inappropriate content. I guess Scientologists trawl eBay looking for perceived defamation?

yeah, when sellers use DHL it's fine.

I'll definitely watch this. There's that sad photo of the assassination aftermath and a copy of Out To Lunch is plainly visible on the apartment floor.

I tend to disagree; most of the cover art was pretty bad, but I don't let that affect my enjoyment of his music.

fair!

yeah that's the best part of that Levitts LP.

Milford Graves -- Meditation Among Us -- (Kitty, JP) one of my favorites in his discography and very well recorded. RIP.

So sad to hear this -- he was a giant & I felt lucky to have seen him play a bunch, though never got to speak with him. Blasting his records tonight. RIP.

yeah, I think so. indeed, back liner note text from the LP.

Damn! What a bummer.

Nice. I'm so glad I had the chance to see him play in concert.

ah wow. yeah, the LP is very hard to come by.

Urge is one of my favorites too. I think I have pretty much everything except for Booker & Brass, which I could never fully appreciate though I should try again... and welcome to the board, BlueSpirits.

CJ, glad you are safe and that the tangible things are/will be sorted eventually. Unimaginable experience, though, and I share all condolences for the loss of your feline family and your mother's ashes. Thanks for checking in and get as much rest as you can.

Syd Barrett -- Opel -- (Capitol, US)

If anybody needs these and is in the US, Record Grouch in Greenpoint, Brooklyn has stock on both sets. Do not order through Discogs gougers!

Pearls Before Swine -- One Nation Underground -- (ESP-Disk) one of my all time favorite records

Konkan Dance is really super. I have the old Qbico boot LP. Sounds good enough for me.

Mine just arrived in the mail today -- looking forward to carving out some digging-in time.

wholeheartedly agree. I work for Robert Wilson, the theater director and visual artist, and he has collaborated with Gaga. Hence I have a soft spot for her. She seems like a genuine person. Sad news about Bennett. Alzheimer's is bad stuff.