tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558165406794259675.comments2015-02-02T15:51:27.728-08:00Our Generations: <br>Father & Son Record ReviewsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558165406794259675.post-90216604695835686112015-02-02T15:51:27.728-08:002015-02-02T15:51:27.728-08:00"Disco Blue." Now THAT'S frightening..."Disco Blue." Now THAT'S frightening.Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07450784902644202694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558165406794259675.post-72138088253479169172014-10-19T19:12:15.027-07:002014-10-19T19:12:15.027-07:00I am pleased, but not surprised, that "All Th...I am pleased, but not surprised, that "All Things Must Pass" has translated well through the generations.Shamanatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09394055292597436453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558165406794259675.post-56968356291474884552012-11-24T22:03:59.820-08:002012-11-24T22:03:59.820-08:00Thanks for dropping by, Valladão, and thanks for ...Thanks for dropping by, Valladão, and thanks for the . "Stop Right good words about the blog concept. There" is a great song, with possibly the most psychedelic violin solo ever.<br />Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07450784902644202694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558165406794259675.post-79031159444141072352012-11-24T21:06:46.630-08:002012-11-24T21:06:46.630-08:00Very nice review and very unusual blog, I mean, da...Very nice review and very unusual blog, I mean, dad and son takes their visions over the same album? That's really new to me and I just loved it.<br />Every time I see something written about the Hollies I'll just go crazy looking for some reference to 'Stop right there' (one of my favorite pop songs) but I never ever find any. Have some of you listened to it? If not, it's in their 'Evolution' album of 1967 if I'm not mistaken, you should probably give it a listen.<br />My regards and greetings from Brazil.Valladãonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558165406794259675.post-48171442622267436382012-02-27T19:43:22.726-08:002012-02-27T19:43:22.726-08:00I've been wanting to listen to this album for ...I've been wanting to listen to this album for about a year now, and a week ago I decided to finally give it a spin. <br /><br />I was apprehensive to listen to it, because it's difficult to have the desire to listen to something that you know will make you sad.<br /><br />I really like this album. "It Never Entered My Mind" would have to be the standout track for me. <br /><br />I do wish the arrangement wasn't pushed so far back in the mixing. It's hard to pay attention to while Frank is singing. When I can hear it, it's great.<br /><br />This album is a must-listen. I think it receives such praise for a reason, though I understand why it wouldn't be enjoyable for everyone.Kylenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558165406794259675.post-35768501624094009282012-01-23T17:53:21.407-08:002012-01-23T17:53:21.407-08:00Brad--hint: it has something to do with "frie...Brad--hint: it has something to do with "friends."Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07450784902644202694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558165406794259675.post-17404219412327074582012-01-19T19:42:45.945-08:002012-01-19T19:42:45.945-08:00All right, Brad! Maybe now you're primed for o...All right, Brad! Maybe now you're primed for one of my top two favorite albums ever (you know the other one), coming up soon in our list.Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07450784902644202694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558165406794259675.post-5505332569969609532012-01-18T20:20:42.823-08:002012-01-18T20:20:42.823-08:00It's all right Brad. I'm only bleeding.It's all right Brad. I'm only bleeding.Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07450784902644202694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558165406794259675.post-24677929514936814642012-01-08T19:04:39.066-08:002012-01-08T19:04:39.066-08:00Funny thing about Brian's use of studio musici...Funny thing about Brian's use of studio musicians. There are demos of some of the songs floating around, using only the Beach Boys. Those and the live recordings show that they were competent musicians. But Brian wanted perfection, so he hired the best musicians available. When he stopped touring, he recorded the tracks and waited for the boys to come off the tour and do the vocals.Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07450784902644202694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558165406794259675.post-23683300261005639652012-01-02T12:57:13.410-08:002012-01-02T12:57:13.410-08:00Julie, there are several more Dylan albums on our ...Julie, there are several more Dylan albums on our list, much to Brad's chagrin. I love Dylan too, and I'm hoping Brad will come around by the time we're through. If not, at least he'll be more aware of what makes him great.Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07450784902644202694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558165406794259675.post-40600845614268656902012-01-02T12:12:02.080-08:002012-01-02T12:12:02.080-08:00I have to chime in and say that I absolutely LOVE ...I have to chime in and say that I absolutely LOVE Bob Dylan.Julie Daineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08350205936357263571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558165406794259675.post-17002924314664372672011-12-27T15:39:06.882-08:002011-12-27T15:39:06.882-08:00No, Briscoe. But I wouldn't mind finding it.No, Briscoe. But I wouldn't mind finding it.Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07450784902644202694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558165406794259675.post-66854911384927147062011-12-27T12:46:18.311-08:002011-12-27T12:46:18.311-08:00You have this on vinyl!?!You have this on vinyl!?!Briscoe Langhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01479451513006720600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558165406794259675.post-80263043804585726042011-12-27T12:38:05.727-08:002011-12-27T12:38:05.727-08:00"Dave who" Dave who?!?! Dave's one..."Dave who" Dave who?!?! Dave's one cool white guy, and has been. my similar response was "paul desmond who??" but take some time to get into these cats and you'll find it's rewarding . <br /><br />"Everything fits together so well that you hardly even notice that this is experimental music"<br />great observation<br /><br />to call this a small step below kind of blue might get some people angry. ;)Briscoe Langhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01479451513006720600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558165406794259675.post-55479177158869306702011-12-07T17:08:59.513-08:002011-12-07T17:08:59.513-08:00Hey Scott, don't forget Johnny sang the theme ...Hey Scott, don't forget Johnny sang the theme song to Family Ties.justjackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00753684004309850108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558165406794259675.post-51468966089442815972011-12-01T16:57:44.651-08:002011-12-01T16:57:44.651-08:00You want blatant plagiarism involving Surfin' ...You want blatant plagiarism involving Surfin' USA? Compare it to Chuck Berry's "Sweet Little Sixteen."Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07450784902644202694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558165406794259675.post-13360832305970613512011-11-28T21:01:55.089-08:002011-11-28T21:01:55.089-08:00Kyle, because the way you place the speakers and t...Kyle, because the way you place the speakers and the shape of the room affect the sound of stereo. With mono, the mix is the mix. The sound is the same whether you're in the middle of the room or closer to one speaker. It doesn't really matter whether the speakers are close together or in opposite corners.Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07450784902644202694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558165406794259675.post-57256281499934286722011-11-28T18:45:13.572-08:002011-11-28T18:45:13.572-08:00Maybe this is a stupid question, but how does Mono...Maybe this is a stupid question, but how does Mono give the artist more control than Stereo? To me, it seems like it would be the other way around. I'd think it would add a new level of creativity that the artist could play with, affecting the way the listener hears the songs.Kylenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558165406794259675.post-50073289450737917612011-11-28T18:36:35.339-08:002011-11-28T18:36:35.339-08:00When I saw that you guys reviewed this it got me p...When I saw that you guys reviewed this it got me pretty excited. I got the chance to see it on Broadway, and at PGHS.<br /><br />All I have to say is, as far as musicals go, this is a good one. We should definitely take Brad if the opportunity arises. Maybe seeing someone that doesn't sound like Dracula would be good for him :PKylenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558165406794259675.post-85652454586793027702011-11-17T19:37:32.531-08:002011-11-17T19:37:32.531-08:00Faves, not faces. Damn you, autocorrect.Faves, not faces. Damn you, autocorrect.Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07450784902644202694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558165406794259675.post-19949765918140423922011-11-17T19:36:36.393-08:002011-11-17T19:36:36.393-08:00One of the things I really miss about LPs is the t...One of the things I really miss about LPs is the two sides. So many great albums used sides to their advantage as part of work of art. Greatest hits albums are an exception to everything. Do you sequence the songs chronologically? Do you find a balance based on popularity? <br /><br />I'm surprised this one ends with a slowish song, but it's one of my faces from Elvis, so for me it's still an up note.<br /><br />Brad puts a lot of effort into getting the right sequence on his own CDs. He definitely gets it. <br /><br />One of the biggest differences between CDs and records is that the listener can resequence the album if he wants to. That, and the single "side" give the listener more control over the experience than LPs did. That's not necessarily bad and can be used by the artist, but it also gives the artist less control. (Also the argument producers used to make about why they preferred mono over stereo.)Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07450784902644202694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558165406794259675.post-64674627475439033432011-11-17T19:23:30.168-08:002011-11-17T19:23:30.168-08:00I'm definitely one who likes a good solid sequ...I'm definitely one who likes a good solid sequenced album. If this was originally released on CD, I would have re-sequenced it a bit differently. I wouldn't have necessarily clumped all the fast songs together and then all the slow songs together. I would have had at least 2 or 3 fast songs, slowed it down in the middle, and then ended it with a couple of fast songs, which would lead into one final ballad. Or something like that. I just think it's a bad idea to kick an album off with a rocker, and then slow it down to snail-speed for the second song. I'd keep the adrenaline going for a little bit longer.Bradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04514903665519591838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558165406794259675.post-6892201869059424162011-11-16T18:37:32.436-08:002011-11-16T18:37:32.436-08:00I agree with DAD! The sequence of the cuts on al...I agree with DAD! The sequence of the cuts on albums was an art all in itself -- and often performers worked diligently to create a whole 'experience' if one listened to the songs on the whole album in order. It was almost like listening to a cast album of a Broadway musical. The Beatles' "Sergent Pepper's" album comes to mind.<br /><br />I don't care if Dad's knees would hurt -- it would be worth it just to get to see him be ELVIS again even if it were only for a few minutes!! Maybe "Teddy Bear" would be easier on him??Barbaranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558165406794259675.post-76909914053727215332011-11-12T20:00:14.486-08:002011-11-12T20:00:14.486-08:00Haha thanks!Haha thanks!Bradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04514903665519591838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558165406794259675.post-29110791063810350522011-11-12T16:20:02.798-08:002011-11-12T16:20:02.798-08:00Grilled cheese sandwich. Good one, Brad.Grilled cheese sandwich. Good one, Brad.Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07450784902644202694noreply@blogger.com