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Buckeye Randy · Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2018 8:35 am Post subject:

I didn't know how it started but I googled around and found this. Fun story.

"The most iconic figure in the world of Psych is without a doubt the pineapple. This age old tradition was started with a moment of improv by James Roday's character, Shawn Spencer. During the pilot episode of the first season, Gus and Shawn are arguing about their first case in Gus's apartment when Gus reluctantly gives in to going along for a ride to a potential crime scene, Shawn spots a pineapple on the top of the fridge and asks "Should I slice this up for the road?" and hence the tradition was started. Now in (almost) every episode, the writers and producers sneak in a pineapple somewhere into the set. The locations of the pineapples are sometimes rudimentary, and sometimes devious and very hard to spot. Finding them every week is entertainment in itself".
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deadcalm · Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2018 7:10 am Post subject:

The Six Teens - The Sweet The Musikladen session 10-10..

Sweet were a bit more than bubblegum pop..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMNY2OOiK_U&start_radio=1&list=RDuMNY2OOiK_U
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Deano · Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2018 5:33 pm Post subject:

Yes they certainly were deadcalm. Fave band as a kid and still play their records.Sweet Fanny Adams is as far removed from bubblegum as you could get.Brian would have had a lot more help and support with his drinking these days.It was such a shame he went off the rails.

Buckeye Randy · Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2018 1:11 pm Post subject:

deadcalm · Posted: Mon Nov 19, 2018 2:42 pm Post subject:

Kermit! · Posted: Fri Nov 23, 2018 1:09 am Post subject:

Jean-Michel Jarre - 'Equinoxe Infinity'.

Re-imagining his brilliant 4th album from '78 'Equinoxe'.
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deadcalm · Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2018 3:53 pm Post subject:

A Happy Place - Katie Melua vs Sparks.. 9-10...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N52i74BuT4o

Not played this for ages .. Still sounds fresh.

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allydodd · Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2018 5:56 pm Post subject:

Meant to post this a few days ago, but since we are still in the Christmas season and I reckon it's worth hearing, here it is.
Cannot work out all the lyrics but it certainly creates a stark change of mood which resonates, penetrates me.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfED3yan82M

Incidentally, Polly Preacher is currently collaborating with a really likeable musician from Sparks fandom.

aussie · Posted: Sat Jan 12, 2019 9:29 am Post subject:

just home from the pub,
now playing the best of Del Shannon,

what can I say, del was the best
luv my music
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Buckeye Randy · Posted: Sat Jan 19, 2019 12:03 am Post subject:

Artist: Joe Jackson
Title: Fool
Released: 1/18/19

I admittedly have not followed Joe's career very closely but I still consider some his early material to be top shelf.

The latest release has eight tracks and several recall some of Joe's early energy. "Fabulously Absolute" checks all the boxes if you like up tempo angst and is easily my early favorite.

"Big Black Smoke" is an epic storybook that comes in at just over six minutes. All the musical changes keep it interesting and begs a second listen. I'll probably take the time to check out the lyrics. It might be a great story!

The song "Dave" has a little something that reminds me of "Steppin' Out". Allot of Joe's music has a jazz feel that makes it instantly recognizable. That being instantly recognizable also means there is a sameness. In this case it is a sameness to the music from Joe's early career which is probably great for fans of that era that weren't crazy about his later experimentations.

The best of the remaining five tracks is "Friend Better" which actually sounds like Steely Dan. The worst tracks are "Strange Land" and the album closer, "Alchemy". Simply unlistenable for me!

I was never really a Joe Jackson fan, I own "Look Sharp" and it still gets a listen or two a year. There has always been something about jazz arrangements that I'm not comfortable with, this release reinforces that!

That said, it deserves a listen. Enjoy!
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Buckeye Randy · Posted: Fri Feb 01, 2019 1:48 pm Post subject:

Artist: The Specials
Title: The Encore
Released: February 1, 2019

One of the nice things about Spotify is being able to listen to new releases while only investing time, not money. Just another example of technology being used for good and not eeevil.

I have to admit, I am woefully under educated when it comes to many bands and The Specials are one of them. A little quick research tells me that they never charted in the U.S. but had seven top ten hits in the U.K. between 1979 and 1981.

I’m not a hardcore reggae/ska guy especially when there are political agendas. However, there is absolutely nothing wrong with island music and drinks with umbrellas peeking out. The Specials are not a Jamaican party band and many of the songs cover social problems. However, there is something instantly likeable about “The Encore”.

One thing I like is that there are only 10 songs and total time is under 40 minutes. I appreciate when a band has the sense to not release every single song recorded.

My early favorite is “Breaking Point” which has an oompah sound but there are plenty of strong tracks. Others worth hearing are “The Lunatics” and “Blam Blam Fever” but I have to say that nearly all the songs have a decent hook.

This release is good enough that I’m not going to forget who The Specials are and I look forward to checking out their back catalogue.

Well done!
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Buckeye Randy · Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2019 7:56 pm Post subject:

TV show, Gilmore Girls. Ron and Russell performing "Perfume" on a street corner.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yyW-IDgWss

Nice
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Buckeye Randy · Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2019 4:53 pm Post subject:

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Buckeye Randy · Posted: Fri Feb 08, 2019 4:31 pm Post subject:

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