Disc Two

[.:.impossible]

Do you tend to neglect disc two, or do you find yourself reaching for it because you think you never listen to it?

Any particular 2 disc sets where disc two outshines disc one?

This thread is dedicated to Disc Two.

I'll start with a couple of Disc 2s that I think I like as much as the first, but don't give the attention:

Agharta Disc 2. I love Maiysha, so disc two seems to always take second chair.

KD 'Round About Midnight Disc 2. No good excuse. Arthur Edgehill never got much credit, being overshadowed by other drummers of the era, but his playing on these tunes is top notch.

[wesbed]

To me, the Art Blakey 'Birdland' set is much more fun on the second disk. But, is this considered an official Disk 2 since the disks are sold seperately?

Edited April 19, 2004 by wesbed

[Jim R]

I don't think I get this question. Why would somebody neglect a disc 2 (or even a 3, 4, 5, etc) of a set?

[WD45]

I usually listen to disc two out of pity. Don't want that lil' sucker to feel bad.

[undergroundagent]

"Night of the Cookers" Disc Two outshines Disc One.

[.:.impossible]

Unintentionally Jim. I don't know. Sometimes I listen to Disc 2 in a set simply because it is Disc 2.

Box Sets are a whole 'nother can of worms. I have to choose at random. A good example of favoritism here would be the Sam Rivers Mosaic. I will always be magnetically attracted to Disc One for its multiple takes of Downstairs Blues Upstairs. I have NO IDEA what is on the rest of that set.

This thread is just for fun.

[.:.impossible]

I usually listen to disc two out of pity. Don't want that lil' sucker to feel bad.

That's what I'm sayin! Am I crazy, or do I really have empathy for disc two?

[.:.impossible]

Achtung Freud?!

[BruceH]

The Rhino Ray Charles set, and the 3-disc Hank Williams set----in both the second disc is the most solid. Jazz? Well, the second disc of the West Coast Classics Mulligan/Baker quartet is great.

[John L]

I'm glad you didn't ask about disc 8.

Seriously, I came to a shocking conclusion not long ago. After I buy box sets, I usually end up listening to the music less than before. There is something satisfying about reaching for a single disc of a single session presented in the order that artists actually presented it at the time... No fumbling through tight booklets to figure out which # discs the session is scattered over, no need to program out alternates and false starts that you don't want to hear. Just pure and easy, and you can gaze at the cool cover while you listen too.

Sorry. I am currently in an anti-box phase. I'll grow out of it, I'm sure.

[GregK]

I say, more is better. 2 discs are better than one, and box sets are the best. I try to always listen to both discs of a double in one setting

[Pete C]

I bought the Plugged Nickel box about 4 or 5 years ago. I still haven't opened discs 6 & 7. I'm pacing myself.

[BruceH]

There is something satisfying about reaching for a single disc of a single session presented in the order that artists actually presented it at the time... No fumbling through tight booklets to figure out which # discs the session is scattered over, no need to program out alternates and false starts that you don't want to hear. Just pure and easy, and you can gaze at the cool cover while you listen too.

You are so, so right.

Box sets are the SUV's of music. (And just call me Mr. Gas-guzzler.)

[.:.impossible]

Hey, I'm having an Art Ensemble of Chicago SUV delivered to my door this week. Can you picture that?!

[couw]

right, we passed some big-ass bridge and are parking in front of an important looking building. Do we turn right or left now?

[.:.impossible]

We need some windows with the band members hanging out! That is awesome.

[couw]

tell us whether to turn left or right man!

[Jim Dye]

Couw, that is hilarious!

Does Chuck have any AEC sets left?

[.:.impossible]

Turn left and pull over! Somebody wake up Don. Its his turn to drive.

[.:.impossible]

I just ordered a set from Chuck. He probably has a few left. If he checks in to this thread, maybe he can give us a count.