Since I'm still somewhat disabled as far as typing goes, here's only a (very) brief update on what's doin' the RPM's on HQ's hi-fi. First 'n foremost it's the various Stooges re-issues; the 2LP editions of both Elektra LPs not only offer some splendid extras, but easily blow any previous issue I own outta the water fidelity wise. Mentioned the accompanying 45s earlier on, but please be also on the look out for Sundazed's re-ish of the Search & Destroy/Penetration 7". It's such a blast the finally be able to spin S&D on this format. Was there ever a better intro? Rhino's Children Of Nuggets box-set also holds a lot of amazing material. And surprisingly plenty I'd never heard before. Long time NBT readers might find a lot of the inclusions rather obvious, but like the original Nuggets sets, this one can't be beat for shear start-to-finish playing pleasure. Sure, there's stuff I'd put on there if I was in charge (the Gun Club, Screamin' Blue messiahs, Scientists, New Christs etc. come to mind). But then again, with 5 hours of good, good music to enjoy; who's complainin'? Current day nuggets are supplied by the Reigning Sound. Hot on the heels of the fab-o Home For Orphans disc, comes the equally fine (but totally different) Live At Maxwell's on Spoonful. Liner notes by Miriam Linna should be all the recommendation you need...
Friday, October 14, 2005
Since I'm still somewhat disabled as far as typing goes, here's only a (very) brief update on what's doin' the RPM's on HQ's hi-fi. First 'n foremost it's the various Stooges re-issues; the 2LP editions of both Elektra LPs not only offer some splendid extras, but easily blow any previous issue I own outta the water fidelity wise. Mentioned the accompanying 45s earlier on, but please be also on the look out for Sundazed's re-ish of the Search & Destroy/Penetration 7". It's such a blast the finally be able to spin S&D on this format. Was there ever a better intro? Rhino's Children Of Nuggets box-set also holds a lot of amazing material. And surprisingly plenty I'd never heard before. Long time NBT readers might find a lot of the inclusions rather obvious, but like the original Nuggets sets, this one can't be beat for shear start-to-finish playing pleasure. Sure, there's stuff I'd put on there if I was in charge (the Gun Club, Screamin' Blue messiahs, Scientists, New Christs etc. come to mind). But then again, with 5 hours of good, good music to enjoy; who's complainin'? Current day nuggets are supplied by the Reigning Sound. Hot on the heels of the fab-o Home For Orphans disc, comes the equally fine (but totally different) Live At Maxwell's on Spoonful. Liner notes by Miriam Linna should be all the recommendation you need...
Just want to say that all involved did a great job on this long overdue retrospective. I remember those days like they were yesterday. I 'd be lying if I said I had all the original 45's , but a quick look I was only missing about 12 or so. There's a lot of selections I would quibble over, But great job nontheless. Curious on how a pastiche of the sound ( Dukes of XTC) was the lead off track , but it works. Split the cramps photo over two pages; is Lux giving me the finger??
ReplyDeleteThe Rhino Girl Group box is also very very very nicely done with a lot of rare tracks.