Ojai Sam
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Since it’s a punctuation error, I’m going to invoke the Comma Interest Doctrine.
What are you listening to? March 2021
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axolotl
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That's not a CAPITAL crime; but this is.
They used to call the common interest doctrine the joint defense doctrine, but that just became an excuse to bogart that joint, my friend.
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The Graham Bond Organisation - Live At Klooks Kleek (1964)
Let's close our voyage up the Kleek with the first album I ever heard from that venue. The Graham Bond Organization was unusual among British groups of the 60's in that they came into rock from the jazz side rather than the blues. Bond himself was one of the first to use a Leslie speaker with a Hammond organ. His band consisted of sax player Dick Heckstall-Smith and two guys whom we just heard a moment ago: Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker.
This exciting live recording was made in 1964 but not released until 1972, after the success (and breakup) of Cream. Bond's soulful vocals and greasy organ work well with the solid beat of B&B. We even get an early version of "Train Time" which would become a staple of Cream's live show. Bond would commit suicide in 1974 at age 36, never receiving due credit for giving two-thirds of Cream their start together.
Let's close our voyage up the Kleek with the first album I ever heard from that venue. The Graham Bond Organization was unusual among British groups of the 60's in that they came into rock from the jazz side rather than the blues. Bond himself was one of the first to use a Leslie speaker with a Hammond organ. His band consisted of sax player Dick Heckstall-Smith and two guys whom we just heard a moment ago: Jack Bruce and Ginger Baker.
This exciting live recording was made in 1964 but not released until 1972, after the success (and breakup) of Cream. Bond's soulful vocals and greasy organ work well with the solid beat of B&B. We even get an early version of "Train Time" which would become a staple of Cream's live show. Bond would commit suicide in 1974 at age 36, never receiving due credit for giving two-thirds of Cream their start together.
axolotl
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The Magnetic Fields ~ 69 Love Songs (1999) [Disc One]
Now, on to Disc Two.
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Tommy James & The Shondells - Hanky Panky (1966)
When I was a teenager, my mom decided it would be fun for us to drive across the country from LA to her home town, Springfield, Illinois. We made this pilgrimage several times, each year traveling a bit farther. Looking back, she was sure brave to hop in a car with me, my grandmother and our dog.
The first such trip was in 1966, when I was too young to drive. Since I was riding shotgun, I got to control the radio. (That was the rule then. After I started doing most of the driving, the driver got to choose the music.
).1966 was the heyday of Top 30 radio, with the same tight playlists all over the country. The title cut on this album was a surprise hit originally released on tiny Snap Records in Niles, Michigan. It was totally inescapable on the radio, with plays at least hourly.
Producer/label owner J.D. Deafenbaugh was a local DJ. His grandfather had some interesting history as an educator, according to this 1902 news story:
"Hanky Panky" started picking up steam in the Midwest,. so Roulette Records in NYC picked it up. Given the mob connections of label head Lou Levy, one might suspect that he made an offer that Deafenbaugh couldn't refuse.
This debut album by the group is far better than the usual hit plus filler of the day. They blaze their way through a collection of well chosen covers and new songs. Their garage sound is a bit similar to Paul Revere & The Raiders, through Tommy has a way to go to match Mark Lindsay's gritty intensity.
I just bought the 6 CD Celebration: The Complete Roulette Recordings 1966-1973 box, so we're going to explore James' group and solo work together. If this album is any indication, we may find that he is overdue for reevaluation.
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When I was a teenager, my mom decided it would be fun for us to drive across the country from LA to her home town, Springfield, Illinois. We made this pilgrimage several times, each year traveling a bit farther. Looking back, she was sure brave to hop in a car with me, my grandmother and our dog.
The first such trip was in 1966, when I was too young to drive. Since I was riding shotgun, I got to control the radio. (That was the rule then. After I started doing most of the driving, the driver got to choose the music.
).1966 was the heyday of Top 30 radio, with the same tight playlists all over the country. The title cut on this album was a surprise hit originally released on tiny Snap Records in Niles, Michigan. It was totally inescapable on the radio, with plays at least hourly.
Producer/label owner J.D. Deafenbaugh was a local DJ. His grandfather had some interesting history as an educator, according to this 1902 news story:
"Hanky Panky" started picking up steam in the Midwest,. so Roulette Records in NYC picked it up. Given the mob connections of label head Lou Levy, one might suspect that he made an offer that Deafenbaugh couldn't refuse.
This debut album by the group is far better than the usual hit plus filler of the day. They blaze their way through a collection of well chosen covers and new songs. Their garage sound is a bit similar to Paul Revere & The Raiders, through Tommy has a way to go to match Mark Lindsay's gritty intensity.
I just bought the 6 CD Celebration: The Complete Roulette Recordings 1966-1973 box, so we're going to explore James' group and solo work together. If this album is any indication, we may find that he is overdue for reevaluation.
on the Sam-O-Meter.
axolotl
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Onward and upward. Disc Three.
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Scott Cook ~ One More Time Around (2013)
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Masters Of Reality - Sunrise On The Sufferbus (1992)
Unsom may know these guys but they're new to me. Ginger Baker was invited to play on this, the band's sophomore effort. The results were, well, let’s say AMG is mightily impressed:
"Baker's abilities help supercharge the mighty and underrated Sunrise on the Sufferbus to a higher level. Baker's lost none of his power -- indeed, arguably he hasn't sounded this good in years, showing flash and flair while never replicating, say, the drum-solo mistakes of "Toad" -- while both Goss and Googe have their instruments like men possessed. The result is fiery, smoking rock in a classic vein, rescuing the genre from the dullard efforts that groups like the Black Crowes were plaguing listeners with."
Ginger even sings lead on "T.U.S.A.", a deadpan but hilarious sendup of how poorly Americans make tea. I came away similarly impressed with how much Ginger added to any project he was associated with.
on the Sam-O-Meter.
Unsom may know these guys but they're new to me. Ginger Baker was invited to play on this, the band's sophomore effort. The results were, well, let’s say AMG is mightily impressed:
"Baker's abilities help supercharge the mighty and underrated Sunrise on the Sufferbus to a higher level. Baker's lost none of his power -- indeed, arguably he hasn't sounded this good in years, showing flash and flair while never replicating, say, the drum-solo mistakes of "Toad" -- while both Goss and Googe have their instruments like men possessed. The result is fiery, smoking rock in a classic vein, rescuing the genre from the dullard efforts that groups like the Black Crowes were plaguing listeners with."
Ginger even sings lead on "T.U.S.A.", a deadpan but hilarious sendup of how poorly Americans make tea. I came away similarly impressed with how much Ginger added to any project he was associated with.
on the Sam-O-Meter. 
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Lilys - A Brief History Of Amazing Letdowns (1994)
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Stephen Malkmus & Von Spar - Can's Ege Bamyasi (2021)
axolotl
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Lotus ~ The Strength of Weak Ties (2006)
Jam Band, Post-Rock
I have a tie that looks just like the cover of this album.
Macha & Bedhead ~ Macha Loved Bedhead [EP] (2000)
Post-Rock, Experimental Rock
TA, ACDAVPS.
Imma gunna keep changing these letters, until I get TIRAMISU
Jam Band, Post-Rock
I have a tie that looks just like the cover of this album.
Macha & Bedhead ~ Macha Loved Bedhead [EP] (2000)
Post-Rock, Experimental Rock
The Drift ~ Memory Drawings (2008)
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When you know you want Post-Rock and Ambient with guitar and trumpet and an ECM Jazz soundscape
TA, ACDAVPS.
Imma gunna keep changing these letters, until I get TIRAMISU
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