Peter Johnson

Think of it...if you did, he'd get 400 email notifications!!!

Sorry if this has been discussed already, butttttt.... I was in tower this afternoon and almost bought the JGB 3-disc set live from Kean College, 1980. Seems to have just been released. I hesitated, then put it back. Setlist looks great--but how is it, really? I'm confident someone here has it! PLease weigh in! Thanks!

Whoaaaaaaaaa. This is extraordinary stuff. As one who just recently got into the BB's (Pet Sounds period onward), who didn't get a chance to experience first hand the mythology of the existence of this record, I have to say I'm blown away. It's beautiful. I have to listen to it a few more times, but so far I agree with Sangrey's praise...it's just completely cohesive, a beautiful vision.

You're kidding me. Newport '58? I always thought that was really live. Joke's on me!

LMAO!!! Funniest thing I've read it a while!

Yummmmm. Maple syrup. Pecans. How can it be bad!!! Thanks for the heads-up!

Lon, Sangrey, other Texans or southerners: Who's got a good recipe for sweet potato pie? Just picked up some farm-fresh sweet potatoes, and with this weather, I'm ready for some comfort food!

Don't forget Root Down--it's a steaming, heaping plate of greeeaaazzzzeeeee!!! With studio folks from L.A. ca. 1972--Arthur Adams on guitar, Buck Clarke on percussion, Wilton Felder on bass & guitar, and Paul Humphrey on drums--it's really different from Jimmy's other sessions, and it totally cooks.

Catesta, I agree the M-class is good value. Unfortunately, Gail's not into it--not sure whether it's body style (not the prettiest, I have to admit) or perceived "snob factor", but I don't think it's an option since this will be her daily driver.

You bastards, now I have to go buy this tonight! At least someone could have panned it!

Funny you mention it! Gail currently drives a 1987 240 that's been in my family since it was new. 189000 on the clock. 2 big problems: the main seal is deteriorating so it leaves oil everywhere, and it's terrible in the east coast winter weather (rear wheel drive). She often drives alone at night to/from Northeast Philadelphia (on call), so reliability and winter safety are the key factors. And getting someone else to pay for the depreciation is also a goal. She really wants an SUV (higher driving position, and she used to drive a Jeep Wrangler, so she's SUV-driving capable), and we've narrowed our choices down to the X5, Touareg, Grand Cherokee and possibly the Discovery (anyone with experience with these, please weigh in!)--all of which (except for the Jeep and Disco) are really elevated all wheel drive station wagons. We've found a 2001 lease return x5 with under 20k on the clock; with such low mileage, I'm not sure how much I'll be able to dicker on the price. But we need to get it before the bad weather hits--at that point I'll have NO negotiating room!

Thinking about pulling the trigger on a new car (my wife's car is 14 years old, mine is 12), and we have our eyes set on a few lease-returns with low miles at dealers. I get the sense prices for such cars can be flexible, so do any of you have experience knocking some zero's off? Thanks in advance!

Thanks for the reprieve, Tom! I've been travelling, but will try to get my answers up tonight. HAFC[superscript]tm[/superscript] on most for me, but I dig the compilation.

Is Rock. Center still smoking? If so, he's cordially invited to lunch in Philadelphia!

Have a good one!

I agree. Had my share of but on reflection, good riddance.

Good news, agreed, but dammit, "transition" is NOT a verb!!! EDIT: Sorry I blew up. I agree, but... It is now... See dictionary.com entry (edited to correct url)

Did it actually sell significantly higher than you would have gotten from your local used CD store? Funny you should ask! I actually sold a whole bunch of Pet Shop Boys CD's on half.com for an average of $10/pop!!! Who the hell knows, maybe there's a bunch of people who are equally fanatical about them, or maybe they were out of print...one man's trash...but I was thrilled to get rid of them that way!

Hey, Joe! Welcome back! Good to see you! I'm teetering on the edge of buying an ipod...comments like yours are pushing me closer. Ipod + bose noise cancelling headphones = Hope all is well.

Lon, I'm not sure if it's the same place, but the online directories show a Red Rooster at 7960 Dungan Rd, corner of Rhawn and Dungan. Still in business, apparently!

Next up:

Sun Ship on deck! Happy birthday, John C--you got me into this music, and thanks for years of enjoyment. Hope you're enjoying that big jam in the sky!

No speckles?

From www.the-breaks.com: Morgan, Lee Sidewinder: (Blue Note 1963) * "The Sidewinder" UMC's "Kraftworks" The Sixth Sense: (Blue Note 1969) * "Anti-Climax" Onyx's "B--hasn---z" Live at the Lighthouse: (Blue Note 1970) * "Absolutions" A Tribe Called Quest's "Oh My God"