Frank Zappa's The Torture Never Stops DVD is now available in general release. Previously it could only be ordered at the Zappa website. I went for it a couple years ago but it was sold out at the time. The film is made from a couple of NYC Halloween concerts that were originally shown on MTV. I remember seeing this at a friends house and being insanely jealous because I DIDN'T HAVE CABLE YET. This is a treat for fans of late 70's /early 80's Zappa, so if you think You Are What You Is is the GREAT CONCEPT ALBUM THAT I DO then this DVD is for you. Not a lot of oldies here (a nice version of Montana) but mostly IT'S THE NEWER STUFF! Zappa plays the perfect singer/emcee/conducter here with a few extended guitar breaks. The band is an equal mixture of humour and chops, especially notable is Steve Vai on guitar and "vocals." MY ONLY COMPLAINT here is that it's HALLOWEEN NIGHT and GOBLIN GIRL didn't make the cut. I know they played it, it can readily be found on YouTube. My advice is: BUY THIS DISC! and for EXTRA BONUS TRACKS search the web.Sunday, November 21, 2010
The Torture Never Stops
Frank Zappa's The Torture Never Stops DVD is now available in general release. Previously it could only be ordered at the Zappa website. I went for it a couple years ago but it was sold out at the time. The film is made from a couple of NYC Halloween concerts that were originally shown on MTV. I remember seeing this at a friends house and being insanely jealous because I DIDN'T HAVE CABLE YET. This is a treat for fans of late 70's /early 80's Zappa, so if you think You Are What You Is is the GREAT CONCEPT ALBUM THAT I DO then this DVD is for you. Not a lot of oldies here (a nice version of Montana) but mostly IT'S THE NEWER STUFF! Zappa plays the perfect singer/emcee/conducter here with a few extended guitar breaks. The band is an equal mixture of humour and chops, especially notable is Steve Vai on guitar and "vocals." MY ONLY COMPLAINT here is that it's HALLOWEEN NIGHT and GOBLIN GIRL didn't make the cut. I know they played it, it can readily be found on YouTube. My advice is: BUY THIS DISC! and for EXTRA BONUS TRACKS search the web.
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Yesterday's News TODAY - Bush & West
George Bush does not hate "Conway" West
I don't usually follow this sort of thing but why should Kanye West apologize to George Bush? If Bush thinks the Kanye incident was the worst moment in his presidency he better take another look. As for the Today show, they were trying to force Kanye's answers. I don't understand why they are still talking about this.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Five Star Union?
In it's never-ending quest to overrate everything, Rolling Stone gives Elton John and Leon Russell new album five stars.
Have a listen.
Monday, October 11, 2010
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Sue and Lou
Much has been made of Susan Boyle's attempt to sing Lou Reed's Perfect Day on America's Got Talent.
She's from Scotland.
The song, however, will be appearing on her upcoming album Christmas Album
The Gift.
No, she will not be covering the Velvets song of the same name.
Perfect Day is the single and is now available for download at iTunes.
Friday, September 24, 2010
You Better Pawn It, Babe
The same week that Justin Bieber made his acting debut on CSI,
Bob Dylan made a surprise appearance on The History Channel's Pawn Stars.
An advanced move for sure.
Was this setup? Is Bob a big Pawn Stars fan or did the genius Chumlee really track him down? Spontaneous or staged, it made for some entertaining television.
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Lunch With Tito Gone Wild
I won the caption contest. I have no idea what I won or how to get it.
Now my question is:
IS THIS REALLY TERRY FRANCONA AND IF SO WHAT IS HE DOING IN THIS PHOTOGRAPH?!!!
Tuesday, September 07, 2010
Michelangelo Joe
Joe Perry performing with Sanjaya Malakar on American Idol
Joe Perry commenting on Steven Tyler's next gig
"It's one step above (Teenage Mutant) Ninja Turtles.”
Saturday, September 04, 2010
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Love Hope Sex Dreams
At The Aurora Gallery
660 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01610
Worcester, MA 01610
Love Hope Sex Dreams
works by
Don Hartmann
August 27 - September 24, 2010
Opening Reception on August 27
6:00 to 8:00 PM
Tuesday, July 06, 2010
Sunday, July 04, 2010
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Sunday, May 16, 2010
The Doors Of Perception Are Closed
This film was supposed to be the antithesis of Oliver Stone's The Doors but every time I catch a glimpse of Morrison smiling or laughing and see a different side of his personality along comes Johnny Depp's narration to tell me what to think. The new footage is enough of a reason to watch this documentary but they still didn't get it right. Next time, if there is one, the filmmakers should take a cue from The Kids Are Alright and let the music (along with original interviews) do the talking. A full song performance would speak volumes over a Mr Mojo Risin segment (unfortunately, already told on Storytellers). The Doors songs are great. The spoken word, not so much.
Monday, April 05, 2010
Friday, March 26, 2010
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Sunday, March 07, 2010
Priceless
For those wondering where Jack Logan went after leaving MySpace (where he posted upwards of 100 songs) you can find his latest here:Monday, March 01, 2010
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Sunday, February 07, 2010
Saturday, February 06, 2010
"Doritos Guy" To Replace Conan
Doritos pitchman Jay Leno is scheduled to replace long time Tonight Show host Conan O' Brien following his "sudden" retirement. Can you say CHEESE!
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Friday, January 01, 2010
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Hark! The Fab Four Sing
I can't even count how many times I saw this in the Christmas Music bin and just passed it by. The cover looks like a cheap take-off of the Beatles 1 compilation but thanks to a tip from Mistletunes I'm now listening to the best Beatles parody/tribute since The Rutles and a great Christmas record to boot. This out of print album by Beatles tribute band The Fab Four along with the equal (if not better) followup Have Yourself A FABulous Little Christmas make up 20 Christmas Classics done in perfect Beatle style (from pop to psychedelia). The Fab Four offer a compilation of the two as Hark! on their own website. It seems to be sold out but if you look around the web you can may find a copy.Friday, December 25, 2009
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Another Christmas Gift For You
The absolute favorite Christmas album around Philco headquarters this year is 2004's Another Christmas Gift For You by Chandler Travis and his Casual friends. It may be hard to find in your local record shop these days but iTunes and Amazon Digital have it for less than 10 bucks. Don't you just love a bargain?A free mp3 of If We Can Just Make It Through Christmas can be found here
Friday, December 18, 2009
Friday, November 27, 2009
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Sunday, November 08, 2009
Sing It Again... Mick?
Faces reunion featuring Bill Wyman on bass and Simply Red's Mick Hucknall on vocals
Friday, November 06, 2009
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Captain Fantastic
Elton John will be the New England Patriots' honorary captain this Sunday when they travel to Wembley Stadium to take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.Sunday, October 18, 2009
Friday, October 16, 2009
It Might Not Get Loud
Release Schedule says it opens in Worcester October 9th but I haven't seen it yet.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Sunday, September 20, 2009
The Act You've Known For All These Years
Cheap Trick. Sgt. Pepper. Amazing.In case you've forgotten,
here comes Cheap Trick to remind you how good Sgt. Pepper really is.
Then they do a kick ass Abbey Road medley.
Highly recommended.
Friday, September 18, 2009
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Monday, September 07, 2009
Tell Me When It's Over
25 years ago I missed the Dream Syndicate's opening set before REM because I was partying in the parking lot. This almost makes up for it.
Saturday, September 05, 2009
Saturday, August 15, 2009
Friday, August 14, 2009
Woodstock: 40 Year Yawn
I didn't buy the Woodstock original soundtrack album, it was always just there. Three record set, triple gatefold sleeve. it was an audio documentary and I worshiped it. Give me an F. It wasn't just the music it was what was between the songs. Stage Announcements!. Oh to have been there , I thought. The movie was even better, not that edited version they played on TV, but the one I saw at EM Loews. The speed kicking in during Soul Sacrifice. Marijuana Exhibit A. This was my high school education., Joe Cocker my tie-dyed teacher. Breakfast in Bed for 400,000! I couldn't get enough. We're scared shitless! I'm Going Home!The Director's Cut on Laser Disc was interesting but it's hard to flip six sides in one sitting. Thirty years on (for me) the original soundtrack is lost and the laser disc player is busted. I don't watch or listen to Woodstock anymore. Didn't really even think about it, until now. New Director's Cuts with lost footage! Fifty dollar and up fringe covered Blu Ray 40th anniversary DVDs! A library of new books. Sounds tempting. Nope. Peace might sell but I ain't buying. Does anyone who wasn't there care anymore? I tried to watch it on HDTV the other night and the magic wasn't there. Am I too old or is it just old news? It might still a great documentary but it played better back in the day when bands were still a mystery and every bit of live footage of your favorite band wasn't available at the click of a mouse. I'd still like to see that lost Creedence footage in high quality though.. Forget it, I'm going to put on my We're Only In It For the Money T-shirt instead.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Friday, July 17, 2009
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Saturday, July 04, 2009
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Power Pot (Hit Record)
The original Raspberries album came with a raspberry-scented sticker.This used CD I bought smells like pot.
Coincidence?
Friday, June 05, 2009
Shakin' Street: The Director's Cut
Philco Brothers cover MC5
Highbrow concept
Guitar player sings
Singer plays drums
etc.
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Oh, I Shouldn't Say So
New Philco Brothers song!
Inspired by AC/DC, Robert Palmer, and The Dictators
listen at:
or
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Saturday, May 09, 2009
A Pair Of 45's Made Me Open My Eyes
Everybody knows The Hollies 1972 hit single
Long Cool Woman In A Black Dress
Not so many know the less successful followup
The Day That Curly Billy Shot Down Crazy Sam McGee
Saturday, May 02, 2009
Kissology Volume 4: Wishology
Just when you thought an episode of Fairly Oddparents couldn't be more ridiculous, KISS shows up.
Friday, May 01, 2009
'Cause They Sez So
If it's half as good as the last one it's worth picking up.
Produced by Todd Rundgren
(whose last couple albums ain't too bad either)
Sunday, April 26, 2009
I Had No Idea
This is not a rock record. It is pure pop. It's not often I think a record is great on first listen but this one hit right away. It's the perfect pop record McCartney doesn't make or an ELO record with heart. The voice reminiscent of Freedy Johnson and the songwriting deceptively simple. A mood piece and nearly a masterpiece.
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Friday, April 03, 2009
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