I was supposed to see Alex in 2010 at the ill-fated SXSW Big Star tribute show. Sadly, he died the day before and it became an Alex Chilton memorial show.
I like The Believer even if it's not top-tier Billy. I bought it from his fan club merch table when I saw him at Yoshi's quite a few years ago. I think it's a needle drop 'home-made' CDR, though.
"Baggy" - Ha Ha! The remaster is surprisingly good, too.
Funny you should mention Big Star. Today I was listening to this live album of the reconstituted Big Star (1993) with the guys from the Posies.
My first order was missing a disk. Don't remember which one now. No problem getting a replacement from Amazon, though.
Just listened to Urban Bushmen this morning!
Tomorrow night, SFJAZZ Collective.
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of two of the essential albums in popular music, Sly and Family Stone’s Stand! and Miles Davis’ In a Silent Way
Friday at SFJAZZ:
Scott Amendola, drums & electronics
Wil Blades, Hammond B3 organ & keyboards
Skerik, saxophones
Jeff Parker, guitar
Cyro Baptista, percussion
a/k/a - "AMENDOLA VS. BLADES VS. SKERIK VS. BAPTISTA VS. PARKER"
Should be a fun show.