Planes, cassetes and rock

[xcortes]

A few weeks ago I asked for recommendations of

[Paul Birkeland]

Hey Xavier,

What were you into before 2000 in terms of rock?

[Downhome Upstate]

Hi Xavier,

Here's one vote for Ramble at the Ryman and Electric Dirt, each by the Levon Helm Band.

Best,

Mike

[Hank Murrow]

Hey Gang; After setting up our pottery at the Glen Richards Gallery here in Seattle, my friend Ken Pincus and I walked over to Dimitriou's Jazz Alley and took in the first set of Taj Mahall's show there. The house sound system was normal(means bad), but the old duffer really rocks, and "Corinna" brought tears to these similarly old eyes. Taj was a favorite for me since the late 60's, and he still is. Guess I've gotta oreder up his newest release, "Hidden Treasures". The venue could use some of the Bottlehead magic dust, however.

Now to enjoy the gallery opening from 4 to 8 tonight! Please say hello if you attend this event.

Cheers, Hank

[Paul Birkeland]

Hey there Hank,


Looking forward to seeing you tonight, I'll keep the roast toasty in case you're hungry when you arrive.

-PB

[Chris]

FWIW, I have been in love this past year with ALL of the  (american band) Coheed and Cambria albums (maybe get your feet wet with "Good Apollo, I'm Burning Star IV, Volume One: From Fear Through the Eyes of Madness" first) .... a Welsh band called FEEDER (you can start with 'Comfort in Sound') , a Geordie band "newcastle" The Wildhearts (The Wildhearts Must be Destroyed).... and 2 superb albums by Denmark's Pretty Maids (Pandemonium) and American band House of  Lords (World Upside Down)....... enjoy

[matthewmckay]

Hank,

You should check out maestro too..  great blues album. I listened to this for the first time last week (recieved the item as a christmas present and forgot to check it out.. made the perfect accompaniment to an evening of scotch and BBQ ribs.


Matt

[johnsonad]

Listening to The Cinematic Orchestra, Motion currently.  Chill airport or driving music.

[matthewmckay]

Oh my god!!!  I love the cinematic orchestra.  If you like Motion, you should check out Everyday... one of my favorite albums!

[johnsonad]

Yeah I just picked up all of there studio work after hearing it in a buddies car.  Great stuff!

[Natural Sound]

Listening to Grand Funk Railroad on the sex amp and some custom Fostex full rangers.

[ironbut]

Hey Xavier,

When I think about the past decade, the White Stripes stand out as a popular but interesting band.
One of my favorite recent bands is "St. Vincent".
The album "Actor" that came out a few years ago is a great intro to the band.

Tons of interesting stuff some more challenging than others. For indie music, it's worth browsing around Pitchfork.
http://pitchfork.com/

[johnsonad]

Check out Cage the Elephant. They be more on the alternative side but they rock!

[dbishopbliss]

The Black Keys are very popular lately - they are "low fi" on purpose so you might not care for them.  I like them a lot and sort of feel bad that they have been "discovered".

Of course, I should be used to that.  I seem to have a knack for buying albums way before the general public does.  Some of my past discoveries include: Nirvana, Green Day, Goo Goo Dolls, Soul Asylum, Gin Blossoms, Black Crows, Urge Overkill, Prince, U2.  Of course, I have a lot of bad albums too!!!

I've been having a dry spell lately and haven't found much new I like, but then again, I haven't been looking because I've been so busy with other things.  I'm going to keep my eye on this list.

[johnsonad]

Deer Tick is another.