donjunio

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DeAge™ : 7455 days • Here since 11 january 2006

Jefferson Airplane Volunteers

4 feb 09

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Yes, but I only expressed my opinion on your phrase "too many rhetorical anthems at a time when the hippie season was collapsing," as I sense rhetoric here very sparingly. I wasn't interested in delving into the strictly musical realm; I think it's quite peaceful that all four of the early JA albums are excellent: then, of course, there are those who appreciate one more than the other.

Jefferson Airplane Volunteers

4 feb 09

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Supersoul, if you find this rhetorical, I can’t even imagine the effect "blow against the empire" has on you :).

Jokes aside, I’ve never understood who finds this album rhetorical: released in a tragic yet exhilarating year like 1969, its shadow looms over every single note here. Yes, the hippie era was falling apart, as you say, and the beauty of "volunteers" lies in its being the soundtrack to that unrepeatable moment. "We can be together" and "Volunteers" are raw, edgy anthems, and it’s no coincidence they open and close the album. "The farm" is a cheerful, infectious, and escapist country-rock tune, while "A song for all seasons" is (self)-ironic right from the title, with that poignant honky-tonk piano by Hopkins that almost foreshadows Young’s sound in "Tonight's the night." And that touch of piercing unease that envelops "wooden ships" and "eskimo blue day" definitely doesn’t hurt; after all, we’re talking about two compositions that are divinely played and interpreted.

Tim Hardin 3 - Live in Concert

3 feb 09

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I started cheering for the Sonics as a kid in the late '80s, thanks to Dale Ellis. No, I can't possibly cheer for the Thunder. I'm grinding my teeth at stratospheric levels, especially when I think about how many rings Kevin Durant would have helped us win. Luckily, I find solace in the magic of Cagliari.

Tim Hardin 3 - Live in Concert

3 feb 09

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Those Warriors were amazing, the original run and gun of Nellie...great memories, especially because as a Sonics fan, I can't forget the 1992 playoff series, with Game 4 won 127-126 in Seattle. Ah, those were different times. But the true Lithuanian is Arvydas; there we are really in the Olympus of basketball.

Tim Hardin 3 - Live in Concert

3 feb 09

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sharunas like the legendary marchulonis?

Tim Hardin 3 - Live in Concert

2 feb 09

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Intimate, clear and heartfelt folk, with a gentle jazz overlay that inspired Tim Buckley quite a bit. This is one of the most poignant live performances ever; we find ourselves in the realm of the equally immense and terminal Van Zandt of the Old Quarter.

The Smiths The Queen Is Dead

27 jan 09

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@alia. At the end of the third paragraph, I shared my thoughts on lyrics (which are a passion of mine as well). Morrissey wrote undeniably impactful lyrics that offered a peculiar worldview that set a standard. However, upon closer analysis, they never said much to me, aside from a few genius flashes ("there is a light that never goes out," "this charming man," and a few other scattered lines here and there). In fact, I often believe they fell into rhetoric and excessive self-pity: grand visions with attached captions. Of course, this is just my opinion; if you want to read praises of Morrissey's lyricism, I'm sure you'll have plenty of options, and there are even those who claim his lyrics are superior to Dylan's. Besides Stipe's, I much prefer the lyrics of a Westerberg or a Mould: perhaps less grandiose but far more incisive. Cheers!

The Flying Burrito Brothers The Flying Burrito Brothers

26 jan 09

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Fortunately, Hillman joined Stills in Manassas, as their first album is stunningly beautiful.....

Jane's Addiction Jane's Addiction

26 jan 09

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Yes, I was making a broader point: I believe that in general we tend to forget the importance of certain names that were crucial in transitioning alternative rock from the 80s to the following decade, turning it into crossover. Also because these groups were on everyone's lips for the entire last decade, and the effect of habituation was compounded by the fact that this decade has mostly looked back at the 80s. Perhaps there will soon be a proper recycling rediscovery, especially since in any Jane's Addiction album, there is such an abundance of ideas... Anyway, did you see that in that thread on OR, in the end, you managed to flush out the fans of Farrell's associates, hehe. As for Paw, they certainly don't match up to the JA, but "dragline" remains a great alternative if you're in the mood for a nice album in that genre. Bye!