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elSicomoro · 05-13-2002, 06:16 PM

I like the Smiths, but Morrissey grates my nerves after a while. But at least I can listen to a whole Smiths/Morrissey album, as opposed to some other bands (like Primus).

Spinning recently:

Pearl Jam--Ten: Arguably one of the best releases of the 90s.

Midnight Oil--Redneck Wonderland and 20,000 Watt R.S.L.: The latter is a greatest hits compilation released in '97. The former was their last release on Sony (in the US) in '98. Obviously, the greatest hits CD has classics like Beds are Burning, Forgotten Years, and Truganini. What most people probably don't know is that they've been around for almost 25 years. The older albums are good stuff--a cross between punk, rock, and new wave. The newer stuff is more experimental--surf rock, electronic (such as the work on Redneck Wonderland). They just released their latest album earlier this year, although I haven't heard it yet. They've always done a great job of mixing great music with a message.

Toadies--Rubberneck: Great band, great record. They just recently broke up. That sucks, considering they just released the follow-up to Rubberneck late last year (after a 7-year wait).

Helmet--Betty: Rumor has it that lead singer Page Hamilton was screaming so intensely at one show that blood was coming out of his mouth.

Reverend Horton Heat--Lucky 7: The Rev was the opener for the Toadies farewell show. In fact, he opened for them in '96 when they toured with the Butthole Surfers.

QUICK NOTE: Never go see the Butthole Surfers in concert unless they have a great opening act. I had to watch them twice, but only because STP, Flaming Lips, (1993) The Nixons, and the Reverend (1996) opened for them. My God...they are horrible.

Isaac Hayes--Greatest Hit Singles: Shut yo mouth!

The Brian Setzer Orchestra--The Dirty Boogie: It's a shame that the swing craze came and went. Setzer is already a classic, but this CD is great. A lot of other great swing bands came out during that time frame.

05-13-2002, 06:16 PM	#278
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	I like the Smiths, but Morrissey grates my nerves after a while. But at least I can listen to a whole Smiths/Morrissey album, as opposed to some other bands (like Primus). Spinning recently: Pearl Jam--Ten: Arguably one of the best releases of the 90s. Midnight Oil--Redneck Wonderland and 20,000 Watt R.S.L.: The latter is a greatest hits compilation released in '97. The former was their last release on Sony (in the US) in '98. Obviously, the greatest hits CD has classics like Beds are Burning, Forgotten Years, and Truganini. What most people probably don't know is that they've been around for almost 25 years. The older albums are good stuff--a cross between punk, rock, and new wave. The newer stuff is more experimental--surf rock, electronic (such as the work on Redneck Wonderland). They just released their latest album earlier this year, although I haven't heard it yet. They've always done a great job of mixing great music with a message. Toadies--Rubberneck: Great band, great record. They just recently broke up. That sucks, considering they just released the follow-up to Rubberneck late last year (after a 7-year wait). Helmet--Betty: Rumor has it that lead singer Page Hamilton was screaming so intensely at one show that blood was coming out of his mouth. Reverend Horton Heat--Lucky 7: The Rev was the opener for the Toadies farewell show. In fact, he opened for them in '96 when they toured with the Butthole Surfers. QUICK NOTE: Never go see the Butthole Surfers in concert unless they have a great opening act. I had to watch them twice, but only because STP, Flaming Lips, (1993) The Nixons, and the Reverend (1996) opened for them. My God...they are horrible. Isaac Hayes--Greatest Hit Singles: Shut yo mouth! The Brian Setzer Orchestra--The Dirty Boogie: It's a shame that the swing craze came and went. Setzer is already a classic, but this CD is great. A lot of other great swing bands came out during that time frame.