Anyhoo, the show has been using "Bad Reputation" in a promo. I'd seen it a bunch of times and my weakness for old power pop/punk took hold.
Honestly, this song, in all of its Runaways/Ramones goodness, just can't be turned up too loud.
Mat Brewster: "Knockin' On Mine" by Paul Westerberg from 14 Songs
I got this album from the $3 bin from my favorite local record shop back in high school. It stayed in heavy rotation in my car for months, and started my long lived love affair with the Replacements. The record starts with a flash and a bang on this song, and I must admit I spent many years after owning it, trying not to be first to laugh, as to prove I, as Paul sings, "didn't get the joke."
It's been ages since I gave it a listen, but for whatever reason I pulled it off the shelf earlier this week, and it's been making me all nostalgic and happy ever since.
Glen Boyd: "The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway" from Wolfgang's Vault by Genesis.
So I guess I'm going to cheat and do this two weeks in a row, since I got away with it last week. The thing is that as long as Wolfgang's Vault keeps adding shows like this on a regular basis, I simply can't help myself. What we have here--again newly added to the Concert Vault just this week — is an ultra rare live performance of the complete Lamb Lies Down On Broadway rock opera from Peter Gabriel and Genesis.
Recorded at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, CA on 01/24/1975, this has long been considered to be the holy grail for fans of the prog-rock, pre Phil Collins era Genesis. Collins is still here of course, behind the drums where in my personal opinion is the place he really belongs in this particular group.
The recording here is absolutely incredible, and on songs like "Hairless Heart" and "The Lamia," the musical nuances — particularly those between keyboardist Tony banks and guitarist Steve Hackett — will simply make you melt in your seat. For those who can't afford the version on the pricey Genesis Archives 1967 - 1975 box-set, this truly is the Grail.
Article comments
1 - Connie Phillips
Great selections this week everyone. Thanks to the contributors for keeping this going, and thanks to DJR for not only contributing but continuing to compile it for our reading and listening pleasure.
There's a handful I'm not familiar with and will spend some time later today searching out. And several that I've been reminded should compose a playlist in my iPod.
2 - DJRadiohead
Yes, Connie, some great selections this week. I have spent the last two weeks with "Seattle" music. I am going to try to branch out this week to something else.
3 - Mat Brewster
Man, I haven't listened to "In Utero" in a long time. I'm not even sure I know where it is, or if I even own it anymore.
Whenever I hear "We Will Rock You" I always think of one of the opening bits on "cheers" where someone starts tapping on the table with a pencil, then another clicks their glass and it slowly moves into a full on version of the song. Classic.
4 - Connie Phillips
Oh my goodness. I remember that scene too, Mat.
Something happens to a song when it gets associated with sports, it takes on a new life and never really seems to go away. Probably by design, then to be ones with either uber contagious lyrics, rhythms or melodies.
5 - Mat Brewster
It was a great bloody scene on a great bloody show. "We Will Rock You" has that anthematic beat coupled with lyrics that really fit a sporting event. And everybody gets to clap and stomp. Always a plus.