The Mojo Collection: The Ultimate Music Companion

Zeeba Neighba said:
Jethro Tull - Stand Up (1969)

Jethro Tull - Stand Up - album cover
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I think I still have this LP, with the super-neato pop-up gatefold.
 
Zeeba Neighba said:
Elvis Presley - From Elvis in Memphis (1969)

Elvis Presley - From Elvis in Memphis - album cover


This album gets more attention as the pinnacle of the later third of The King's career (and it's good), but if I had to choose the best album from this era it would be That's The Way It Is from the next year.
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I agree! Look for one of the deluxe editions discussed here:

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Review: Elvis Presley, "That's The Way It Is: Deluxe Editions" - The Second Disc

In 1992, American voters were asked to vote on not one, but two, matters of national importance: who should be the next President of the United States – and which image of Elvis Presley should grace a postage stamp. Bill Clinton won the former with roughly 43% of the popular…
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Ojai Sam said:
I agree! Look for one of the deluxe editions discussed here:

theseconddisc.com

Review: Elvis Presley, "That's The Way It Is: Deluxe Editions" - The Second Disc

In 1992, American voters were asked to vote on not one, but two, matters of national importance: who should be the next President of the United States – and which image of Elvis Presley should grace a postage stamp. Bill Clinton won the former with roughly 43% of the popular…
theseconddisc.com
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Wow, @Ojai Sam!
I have the three disc 2001 set and break it out often as it contains some great live stuff from the era.
 
Zeeba Neighba said:
Tommy James and the Shondells - Cellophane Symphony (1969)

Tommy James & The Shondells - Cellophane Symphony - album cover


Not sure why a greatest albums/core collection that allows greatest hits/comps would not choose a nice Tommy James greatest hits instead of this wildly inconsistent album. That being said it is quite the interesting failure with James getting more socially conscious in his lyrics - some worthwhile tracks like the trippy "Changes" and the psychedelic instrumental title tracks; does include the great pop song "Sweet Cherry Wine". Too many unremarkable tracks (or goofy ones like "Papa Rolled His Own").
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I’ve been working my way through the Tommy James Roulette box but haven’t gotten to this one yet. So far, I do have to say that his albums improved greatly over the years and work far better than I expected.
 
Scott Walker - Scott 4 (1969)

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Ah, the inevitable Scott Walker appearance - was much bigger in the UK so actually thought he’d appear earlier (at the least with Scott 3). Some adore Walker’s style/ baroque pop. He’s never really appealed to be though I must admit the material he chooses is fascinating.
 
Zeeba Neighba said:
Scott Walker - Scott 4 (1969)

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Ah, the inevitable Scott Walker appearance - was much bigger in the UK so actually thought he’d appear earlier (at the least with Scott 3). Some adore Walker’s style/ baroque pop. He’s never really appealed to be though I must admit the material he chooses is fascinating.
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I’m with you, Zeeb. For some reason post British Invasion male vocalists from the UK generally don’t appeal to me while I really like most of the female singers. Perhaps it’s because the women of that era sang with greater energy.:shrug:
 
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