Tammy

have you tried any of the specific genre calendars, Steve?

I’m impressed! You must be very pleased. Now go get The Bends, scan it, and then you’ll be really done!

Our younger selves still might not have listened. I think I’d play Cargo Culte by Serge Gainsbourg to my younger self just to see how I’d react.

I got a calendar called The Art of vinyl covers. It’s got some you’ll recognize but others you might not. It spans ‘50s to current and has a bit of everything. Here’s an example.

I'm old school and have no issues with the proper way. Bill Callahan is under C, Smog is under S. When he did his album with Bonnie Prince Billy, I filed it with under C because he's listed first. I only have 500 records, so it isn't too complicated.

They come through DC pretty often. I’ll make it a point to get to them next time.

I have wanted to see them live but they’re always here in the winter and I hate going to shows in the cold.

I like Giant Sand’s version of Red Right hand, too. I have to check this one out.

They’re an instrumental Afro-Soul big band with a retro flare.

#5debutalbums0509

1. Matt Sweeney & Bonnie Prince Billy - Superwolf (5 points)
2. The Budos Band - ST
3. Vampire Weekend - ST
4. Grinderman - ST
5. The Black Angels - Passover

That made me laugh.

I’m listening to some truly shit Dylan covers under the title of Best Dylan covers. I’m cringing.

I don’t think deadheads work. We do have marmalade but it isn’t popular. The singing in this discussion is secondary. I like Dylan’s voice, but it isn’t pretty. What he lacks in singing chops he makes up for in delivery. He breaths life into his characters, others just copy. I believe him.

Challenge you to listen to Jerry’s Senor side by side to Dylans. It’s better. Them’s version of It’s All over now… is pretty great.

It’s pure pop but it’s catchy throughout.

Far and away my top dream concert.

I’ve got my coffee. I’m sitting back and enjoying the show. Garcia is the only one who knew how to sing Dylan better than Dylan.

Whoa, don’t get carried away! I loooove Dylan. There are only a few Id say that top his original. 1) Hendrix- All Along the Watchtower 2) Garcia - Senor (Tales of Yankee Power 3) Ferry - Hard Rain.

That’s the right pick!

I love that Bryan Ferry cover. I might even go so far as to say I prefer it to the original.

I vote sacrilege, but I love that you took a stand for what you believe.

I think it just earned more than a squeak vote from me. Really polished, smart, and fun for a debut.

I’m listening to Vampire Weekend now.

I don’t know the back story. I don’t hate it, I just don’t have the passion for it that everyone else seems to!

Great! Have fun tonight.

Yes, it’s a lot harder! There’s so much more research involved.

We have the exact same top 2. Didn’t think anyone else would have Fela.

I’ve been busy and not listening to much from this era. I’ll just pick some from what I own if you don’t give me something great to listen to. Listening to the Black Angels now.

So whats the top 10?