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I'm just happy to know that there's someone out there who's fighting foo!

I still don't like Radiohead - the vocals. WAAAAY too whiney. I suppose their musicianship and tunes are creative, but I can't get past the vocals.

I always thought that the Black Crowes were Rod Stewart Faces clones - who were themselves Stones wannabes (it's no accident that Ronnie Wood became a Stone). Not being a fan of any of those groups, I will reserve comment otherwise. B) The Smiths had a great sound. They managed to pull off a striking combination of Morrisey's angst-ridden vocals and Johnny Marr's upbeat music. They did get a little tiresome towards the end and it was probably a good thing that they broke up, but those first 5 or 6 albums are classics.

Haven't heard it, but I would think that any alternate tracks from this era of Jack Bruce solo albums would be worth getting.

I agree with everyone's statements about Garbage. Their first album is definitely the best. The second one was OK, and I actually never got around to getting the third. ... but the FIRST one was GREAT! AfricaBrass, I'll give the new SuperGrass more listenings. Their other 2 had to grow (no pun intended) on me, so this probably will, too. If any of you stumble upon The Loud Family's "Plants and Birds and Rocks and Things", pick it up. It's very entertaining. Shades of Todd Rundgren, 10cc, and other pop/rock bands with an edge. For those with an EMusic account, they have a version of "Horse With No Name" on a collection of pop tunes by alternative artists. No matter what you think of the original version, you will definitely like THIS one.

Supergrass (although their new one is disappointing) Aqua Velvets Dandy Warhols The Posies (have broken up) Garbage Yo La Tengo Mermen Loud Family They Might Be Giants

Well............there ya' go. Thanks for the background, mnytime. Who knows WHEN it will come out, then!

I would think if they they are shipping promo sets, then it is pretty much a done deal. Claude - To my knowledge, Jimi never played with Miles. It was something in discussion, but never happened.

Holy Macaroni! I had no idea it was even CLOSE to being released.

Oh, well. I imagine it had to be an old show, just because of the production involved. I'm sure that 60 minutes (- commercials) would take at LEAST several months to film.

Wassamattawichyou? Duke Pearson! B)

I forgot to tape it OR watch it. How was it?

What's the deal with the 20+ Promo sets up there by the seller - sadg? How legit could this be? Although........the seller does have 100% positive feedback reviews and well over 200 of them. Interesting.

Well, I guess I got the time period right. Maybe under the circumstances, I should give it another listen, now knowing that it is a TRUE early 70's fusion experiment. It also reminded me a bit of Compost, the Harold Vick, Jack DeJohnette group of the same era.

Sorry, Jim. It doesn't do much for me. Just sounds like some early 70's fusion experiment, that isn't quite working.

That is a great album, although I don't know how rare it actually is. It hasn't been OOP for more than a year or two.

Hey, thanks for the "Illinois" input! I was particularly concerned about the recording quality. It sounds like it's fine. Cool. BMG is really cheap right now ($7.99 & no S/H), so I went ahead ordered it (along with Wes' "Full House").

Who would have thought that Wes Montgomery would get so few votes?

One of the "moderators" on the EMusic message board said that there will be lots more to come from the "Beggars" labels.

BTW........how is "The Illinois Concert"? I keep thinking I should get it.

Lee Michaels B)

This Mortal Coil, Dead Can Dance, Love & Rockets, Peter Murphy, Kristen Hersch, Fields of the Nephilim, etc. They only have one or two albums for many of these artists, but still....nice to have. BTW, if you do a Label search for "Beggars" you get the whole 'family'.

Dolphy does a take on this which I haven't heard. Actually, Bobby Darin does a pretty sa-wingin' version of this, too.

Brad, I'm wondering which era of Wes you are referring to? I've always thought that Wes' reputation was tarnished and misunderstood by the commercial work that he did for Verve. Understandably, he no doubt did it for the money AND to his credit became commercially popular for the effort. Yet, jazz purists will continue to degrade his talents for that decision, I"m sure. It would be hard to say that Wes had no soul after listening to "Boss Guitar", "Full House" or "Portrait of Wes".

Had to go with Wes, but only by a "string". As with the piano poll, there are too many "apples & oranges" here to make a logical decision.