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341.1 | unexhaustive | RAGMOP::T_PARMENTER | mazap�n y turr�n | Wed Dec 23 1992 08:44 | 6 |
| Matthew Sweet
Teenage Fan Club
Kiko by Los Lobos
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341.2 | Eight Plus Two | TECRUS::ROST | Give me Beefheart or give me death | Wed Dec 23 1992 09:54 | 100 |
| Top ten albums? I'm trying to remember if I bought ten albums yet that
came out this year, seems like so much of my purchasing these days is
back catalog stuff. Also, I suspect my tastes are going to be a little
off-center and that some of you will have never heard of this stuff, so
with that disclaimer, here we go.
Alison Krauss and Union Station "Everytime We Say Goodbye" (Rounder)
I've gotta say it, after two solo albums and two band albums I like the
solos better because Alison gets to sing all the songs. The other
singers are good, but... The songs are strong and the playing flawless.
I don't get blown away by Alison the way I used to, but this is an
album I'll be listening to a lot over the years. Surprise cover tune:
"I Don't Know Why" by Shawn Colvin.
Michelle Shocked "Arkansas Traveler" (Mercury)
I didn't get the bug for Michelle from her three previous albums, but
this one hits the spot. A curious concept record where she plays
mostly traditional tunes with various big names, Pops Staples, the
Band, Taj Mahal, Doc Watson, Uncle Tupelo, etc. The tune she does with
Alison Krauss, "Prodigal Daughter", is the high spot but the rocking
"Come A Long Way" is a close second.
Morphine "Good" (Accurate/Distortion)
Mark Sandman's claim to fame is that he wrote Treat Her Right's lone
hit "I Think She Likes Me". Imagine that stripped down sound stripped
down *further*. Sandman plays a two string slide bass (!!!) and is
backed up by baritone sax and drums. His partners have jazz
credentials (Either/Orchestra for instance) so the sound is like Lou
Reed jamming with Gerry Mulligan. This is rock music, but it got a
surprising amount of airplay on Boston jazz stations. Worth searching
out.
Joan Armatrading "Square the Circle" (A&M)
Every two years or so, Joan puts out another album that sounds similar
to her last one but has a batch of fine songs nonetheless. Hey, she's
more consistent than Elton John is. Guilty pleasure of the year.
Lucinda Williams "Sweet Old World" (Chameleon)
Finally following up her Rough Trade debut after a nightmare with RCA,
Lucinda actually has gotten better. Great songs, crack band,
sympathetic production, what more could you ask for? Brownie points
for covering Nick Drake.
John and Geno Delafose "Pere et Fils Zydeco" (Rounder)
That means "father and son zydeco" for non-Francophiles. John Delafose
is one of the rawest zydeco accordion players, he seems to prefer one
and two chord stomps to uptown R&B. His son Geno gets to front the band
on about half the tunes (thus the title). Nothing new here, a lot of
the songs are obvious variants of other zydeco tunes, but the joint
rocks when the band gets cranking.
Sonny Landreth "Outward Bound" (Zoo)
Sonny gets the big label push here, but he's an unlikely star, a Cajun
guitarist who's done stints in both zydeco bands and straight rock
outfits. The album showcases his liquid guitar tone and has some nice
original songs. I really like the Cajun touches to some of the tunes,
as well as the otherworldiness he brings to songs like the title tune.
Robert Cray "I Was Warned" (Mercury)
Hey, you *know* Bob is gonna be tortured in each and every song, this
guy brings the heartbreak of C&W into the R&B format and scores every
time. This is his best in years. Demerits for the abscence of bassist
Richard Cousins, who has been Cray's right hand man since the 70s.
That's eight, I think that exhausts the 1992 stuff that I bought!
Still on the lookout for: Steve Swallow, Ginger Baker, Praxis, Jonathan
Richman
Not-quite-92-but reissues:
Spirit "Time Cycle" (Epic Legacy)
This may have come out in 91, but it is a great box. It covers almost
all of the first four classic Spirit albums, the omissions of course
include a couple of tracks I loved, but in general this is good enough
to satisfy the fans. A good booklet describing the band's history,
very interesting. Drummer Ed Cassidy is now 69 years old and still
performing! These songs were *way* ahead of their time, except for the
somewhat dated mixes (pingpong stereo and dry by modern standards) this
stuff sounds awfully contemporary.
Grin "1 + 1" (Epic)
Surprise! A Nice Price reissue of one of the greatest cult albums of
the early seventies, now you don't have to shell out $35 for a worn
vinyl copy. Not sure when it came out but saw my first copy about a
month ago. Grin was Nils Lofgren's band and this album, split into
"Rocking" and "Dreamy" sides on LP is the best of the four that band
did. Power pop meets country rock and everybody wins. A better buy
than the "Best of Grin" set if you can only have one.
Brian
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341.3 | My two bobs worth. | WELCLU::BROWNI | The Man who sold the World | Wed Dec 23 1992 11:10 | 9 |
| Not sure about a top ten, but here's my top 5......
1) K.D.LANG - Ingenue
2) MARY-CHAPIN CARPENTER - Come On, Come On
3) JOHN LEE HOOKER - Boom Boom
4) SUGAR - Copper Blue
5) STEREO MC'S - Connected
Ian
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341.4 | | ICS::CROUCH | Subterranean Dharma Bum | Wed Dec 23 1992 11:21 | 6 |
| Peter Gabriel - US , Not as great as SO but pretty close.
Pearl Jam - 10 , Ditto to .0. Great Rock album from start to finish.
Jim C.
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341.5 | a couple few | NEMAIL::CARROLLJ | The Bright-Eyed Boy | Wed Dec 23 1992 14:38 | 12 |
|
'nuther voter for Pearl Jam ( called Hurl Jam by my tasteless buddies )
Spin Doctors -Pocket Full of Kryptonite
John Wesley Harding - Why We Fight
Barenaked Ladies - Gordon
Bim Skala Bim - Bones
Heretix - Continuous Soft Hits on the Head
They Might Be Giants - Apollo 17
many more I can't think of right now . . .
- Jimbo
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341.6 | more votes | WBC::DEADY | "...that's as green as it gets..." | Wed Dec 23 1992 16:38 | 9 |
|
10,000 Maniacs - Our Time in Eden
Lindsey Buckingham - Another vote for
Pearl Jam - Another vote for
Fleetwood Mac Box-set - A must have
Neil Young - Another vote for
Patti Loveless - Country great sound
Suzy Boggus - Country must have
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341.7 | My top 10 | USABLE::GOOD | Michael Good | Mon Dec 28 1992 12:50 | 49 |
| I found this a much better year for pop music than 1991, where it was
hard to even scrape up 5 albums for a top 10 list. There was no
problem this year in finding 10:
k.d. lang - "Ingenue"
Certainly my biggest discovery of the year! A gorgeous album.
Bruce Springsteen - "Human Touch" and "Lucky Town"
My 2 favorite rock albums of the year, especially remarkable
after disappointing outings from Seger and Mellencamp in their
latest albums.
Melissa Etheridge - "Never Enough"
... and a great #3 in that category. I just hope she releases her
next album much more quickly!
Indigo Girls - "Rites of Passage"
I didn't like this one all that much when it came out, but it
has really grown on me over the year. Amy Ray's cover of
"Romeo and Juliet" is stunning.
John Wesley Harding - "Why We Fight"
Finally, a JWH album where the production enhances rather than
detracts from the songs!
Mary-Chapin Carpenter - "Come On Come On"
Another discovery from a "country" artist. Beautiful and witty
songs.
Prince - "o-+->"
Not my favorite of Prince's albums, but there are several
great tunes that carry it onto the list despite some of the
album's dull stretches.
Michelle Shocked - "Arkansas Traveler"
Michelle strikes again with her folksiest album to date.
Knots and Crosses - "Creatures of Habit"
Thanks to WBOS for breaking this New England band! The title track
is particularly beautiful.
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341.8 | HERE'S TO '93 & MORE GREAT MUSIC | AKOCOA::CHENARD | | Mon Dec 28 1992 13:14 | 16 |
| Here's my list of the best of '92:
Robbie Robertson - STORYVILLE
Allman Bros. - LIVE AT THE ORPHEUM
Tears for Fears - GREATEST HITS
Simple Red's last release (can't remember the title right now)
& an Honorable Mention to:
Knots & Crosses (I'm a WBOS listener too)
Mo
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341.9 | My 10! | AKOCOA::MOONEY | | Tue Dec 29 1992 08:25 | 13 |
| My list. I'm sure I forgot a few and I don't heve the new Niel Young
or Dylan yet.
REM Automatic for the People
Lou Reed Magic & Loss
Los Lobos Kiko
Black Crows Southern Harmony
Little Village
John Mellencamp Whenever We Wanted
Arc Angels
Richard Thompson Rumor & Sigh
Zappa Best Band you Never Heard in your Life
Bruce Human Touch/Lucky Town
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341.10 | | ELWOOD::VEDUCCIO | | Mon Jan 04 1993 10:03 | 29 |
| Best Of 92'
1. Lucinda Williams - Sweet Old World (Chameleon)
2. Lou Reed - Magic And Loss (Sire/Warner)
3. Los Lobos - Kiko (Slash/Warner)
4. V.A. - A Town South Of Bakersfield Vol.3 (Restless)
5. The Texas Tornados - Hanging On By A Thread (Reprise)
6. Little Village - Little Village (Reprise)
7. Tish Hinojosa - Culture Swing (Rounder)
8. Sonny Landreth - Outward Bound (Zoo/Praxis)
9. Flaco Jiminez - Partners (Reprise)
10. Ann Peebles - Full Time Love (Rounder)
Runners Up
1. Rosie Flores - After The Farm (Hightone)
2. Sue Foley - Young Girl Blues (Antones)
Best Reissues 92
1. Wilson Pickett - A Man And A Half (Rhino/Atlantic)
2. Buck Owens - The Buck Owens Collection 1959-1990 (Rhino)
3. Elvis Presley - The 50's Masters (RCA)
4. The Trashmen - Tube City, Best Of (Sundazed)
5. Ella Mae Morse - Collectors Series (Capitol)
6. Elmore James - King Of The Slide Guitar (Capricorn)
7. Doug Sahm & Friends - Atlantic Sessions (Rhino)
8. The MC5 - Back In The USA (Rhino/Atlantic)
9. V.A. - Rockin'In The Farmhouse Vol.2 (Sundazed)
10. Jimmy Reed - At Carnegie Hall (Mobile Fidelity)
Mike
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341.11 | A different style list | CGVAX2::LEMIRE | | Mon Jan 04 1993 15:45 | 43 |
| I think I have a little different taste than some of you, Who is pearl
jam?
Here is my list
1. Pattie LaBelle Live
A great album, with singles from her latest "Burning" album as well as
her clasics.
2. Michael Bolton - Timeless the classics. I can hear all of you
groaning now. This album re introduced me to some of the music I loved
as a teenager, but since forgot about in the hustle and bustle of pop
music.
3. Whitney Houston & other artist _ soundtrack to Bodyguard
Whitney has 5 new singles that could all be hits. Plus singles
from Kenny G with Aron Neville and other artist.
4. En Vogue - funky divas
A brilliant blend of soul and pop rock. Not to mention the ladies are
fine!
Here is another one to groan at
5. Michael Jackson - Dangerous
Yes I choose this one because for the first time, I think MJ has put
aside his obsession of making it the best for the fans, and just made
music that he wanted to do. the album has it's high's and low's (so
doesn't the artist) but I have heard some of his best work on this
album.
6. Kenny G - Breathless
A great relaxing album. Sweet sounds and rythum, and most important,
no overdone, boring, 5 minute long, repeditive rifts. A good album for
those cold winter nights.
I think that is it. There wasn't much to choose from with my type of
music year, although I may be fogetting a few.
David
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341.12 | Votes from Bavaria | RTOEU::RWINTER | | Tue Jan 05 1993 07:28 | 16 |
| My list:
Sonny Landreth - Outward Bound
Cowboy Junkies - Black Eyed Man
Izzy Stradlin & The Ju Ju Hounds
Pearl Jam - Ten
Little Village
Danzig - How The Gods Kill
Brandos - Gunfire At Midnight
Omar & the Howlers - Live At Paradiso
If non-US albums can also be named, my top 10 are completed by
Mary Coughlan's "Sentimental Killer" and Dave Hole's "Short Fuse
Blues".
Ryener
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341.13 | | SAHQ::LUBER | Atlanta Braves: 1993 World Champions | Tue Jan 05 1993 09:37 | 6 |
| I can't think of ten good albums, but a few that I liked are:
Patty Smyth Patty Smyth
The Rembrandts Untitled
Susanna Hoffs When Your a Boy (or was this 1992? can't remember)
Help Yourself Julian Lennon
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341.14 | My Top 10 | POWDML::BUCKLEY | Let the light surrounded | Fri Jan 08 1993 13:30 | 70 |
| Here is my Top 10 album list of 1992 -- in no particular order:
Annie Lennox - Diva
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Hauntingly soulful tunes from one of my favorite female vocalists! Her
strong vocal style shines through much clearer on this release than on
the previous releases with the Eurythmics. Highly recommended!
Shotgun Messiah - Second Coming
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Yeah, this is your average pop-metal band, but I like their punk-influenced
metal riffs, which have been incorporated into well-crafted, AOR songs.
This, imho, was one of the stronger releases in it's genre for the past
few years.
Bee Gees - Box Set
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An outstanding collection of some oustanding compositions from one of
the best British bands ever (imho)!
Pearl Jam - 10
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Strong and simple. The quintessential rock formula taken into the 90s
with a fresh sound and outlook. One of *the* bands to watch in this
decade.
Black Crowes - The Southern Harmony and Musical Companion
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One of the other bands to watch in this decade. While many pawn this
band off as a 'clone/rehash' band, I think the crowes are one of THE
best bands to emerge onto the rock scene in years! The sound may be
familiar to themes of past, but oddly enough they're right in keeping
with the current trends in the fashion world. Although, whereas
fashion trends change, I think the Crowes will stay loyal to their
roots.
Alice in Chains - Dirt
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Another ground-breaking band out of Seattle. AiC hits hard and heavy,
with a strong rhythm section topped off with *excellent* vocal work
(odd for bands of this genre imho)!!
Lou Reed - Magic and Loss
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Lou's strong lyrical poetry and odd sense of harmony is not everyone's
cup of tea, but this is one of Lou's strongest statements to date!! A
very heavy album (mentally).
Dream Theater - Images and Words
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Sure, these guys can play, and then some. But it's the manner in which
these 5 outstanding musicians have harnessed their talent and chops
into a melodic mixture of songs which lends itself to the ears of the
general public. Enough bebop lines and timing chanes for the jazz
purist at heart, enough crunch for the metalist at heart. Another band
I think will go places in the 90s.
Tori Amos - Little Earthquakes
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Maybe a tad mellow for this bunch, but this is one GREAT album!! Sort
of reminds me of the latter Til Tuesday stuff, but with a bit more
maturity.
Arrested Development - ...in the life of...
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I'm not a big rap fan, but this is a SMOKIN album!!! Groovin R&B-laced
rhythm section vibes strongly support lyrical and haunting rap lyrics,
which feature a STRONG moral and social message!! This is a very
upbeat and belodic album ... highly recommended...
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341.15 | | CSC32::B_KNOX | Rock'n'Roll Refugee | Fri Jan 08 1993 17:04 | 17 |
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RE: -1
Given the musical tastes of many of the guitar-noters, I'm amazed to
see that only Buck has mentioned Alice In Chains, Shotgun Messiah
and Dream Theater (3 of my current favs!!)
I've never heard of "Little Village"... Can some of you who included
them in your list of top albums please expound on the virtues of this
group ???
PS> Buck, it's comforting to hear another rocker come out of the closet
and admit to listening to the BeeGee's (especially Pre-Disco BG's)
/Billy_K
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341.16 | Ten for the Vine ... | CSC32::A_PARRACO | Starless and Bible Black | Fri Jan 08 1993 18:42 | 22 |
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1) US, by Peter Gabriel
2) Secret Story, by Pat Metheny
3) Illicit, by Tribal Tech (Scott Henderson and Gary Willis)
4) Diva, by Annie Lennox
5) UFO Tofu, by Bela Fleck and The Flecktones
6) A Little Light Music, by Jethro Tull
7) Sailing the Seas of Cheese, by Primus
8) Pop-Pop, by Rickie Lee Jones
9) Live from the Apollo, by the New York Rock and Soul Revue
10) Red Light, Blue Light - by Harry Connick Jr.
- acp
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341.17 | Approximate Top 10 of 1992 | FUNYET::ANDERSON | Another snowless winter | Sun Jan 10 1993 22:34 | 10 |
| 1 Last Rights Skinny Puppy
2 Duality In the Nursery
3 Gipsy Kings Live Gipsy Kings
4 Us Peter Gabriel
5 Ferment The Catherine Wheel
8 Green is the Sea And Also the Trees
6 Psalm 69 Ministry
7 Spooky Lush
9 Your Arsenal Morrissey
10 Love of Life The Swans
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341.18 | It's a small town... | ELWOOD::VEDUCCIO | | Tue Jan 12 1993 10:03 | 5 |
| RE .15
See note 155 for Little Village info.
Mike
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341.19 | | WELCLU::HEDLEY | Lock up your wildebeest, it's the RCC! | Thu Jan 21 1993 08:19 | 19 |
| Here's my top 10 of '92. As far as I can remember anyway.
1 Hawkwind Electric Tepee
2 Lush Spooky
3 All About Eve Ultraviolet
4 Mot�rhead March Or Die
5 Tori Amos Little Earthquakes
6 Bill Currie Stand Up And Walk
7 Fields of the Nephilim Earth Inferno
8 Black Sabbath Dehumaniser
9 Sisters of Mercy Some Girls Wander
10 Roger Waters Amused to Death
Also "Iris" by Miranda Sex Garden and not at all "Frosty
the Snowman" by the Cocteau Twins.
er, that's about it really.
Chris.
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341.20 | Top Five for '92 | VAXWRK::STHILAIRE | do i care what your hobbies r? | Tue Jan 26 1993 16:46 | 11 |
| 1) Neil Young - Harvest Moon
2) REM - Automatic
3) Peter Gabriel - US
4) Black Crowes - Southern Harmony (besides being a very good band
*I* think Chris Robinson is
very attractive)
5) 10,000 Maniacs - Our Time In Eden
Lorna
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341.21 | make that top seven | VAXWRK::STHILAIRE | do i care what your hobbies r? | Wed Jan 27 1993 08:44 | 6 |
| re .20, I forgot two of my favorite albums. I'd add Bruce's Human
Touch and INXS' Welcome To Wherever You Are to my list. In fact, I
liked both better than 10,000 Maniacs.
Lorna
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