Obviously, Dr Wu should be Number 1

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/steely-dan-songs-ranked-1235271289/show-biz-kids-1235273169/

Shows you how in the know I am – didn’t realise he and Amanda are no more

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/jason-isbell-solo-album-foxes-in-the-snow-1235234266/

No fanfare, it’s just there. Good to see the old boy is back on top form.

I do this every five years or so. What y’all listening to right now? No cheating, just the song currently on the turntable (or the very last music you played). No cheating now… embarrassing or groovy, nobody will laugh (fact check needed).

The winner of the AfterWord Album of 2024 (at least in my AfterWord) has just recorded a Tiny Desk. Cool

Fancy volunteering ? Baron H is seemingly unavailable, I’m travelling a lot in December and Gary is deaf.

Anyone who has done the deed in the past knows it’s hard work especially when surrounded by festive foolery and gin-soaked relatives.

Those of you not following the close-season Wordle thread might not be aware of my current form. Birdie after birdie after birdie. To be honest, you might as well award me the October Trophy right now. For those of you foolish enough to still wish to compete I offer a condescending pat on the shoulder and a wholly insincere “Good luck”.

Whenever I stay away with friends or family and despite always having some with me, I always use their toothpaste! Hee and hee! Time to fess up, people. What other mad, bad and dangerous transgressions do you indulge in?

Sorry to bore non-players –

Anybody fancy being Scorer for the August comp? I’m moving around next month so not me I’m afraid…

This will do until 1st May

In a private email, Bri informs me of his renewed enthusiasm for the works of Lou Reed. It is his firm belief that Magic & Loss is Lou’s best, most coherent album. I can’t comment because I’m not really a fan but Bri would appreciate input and discussion from his old AW chums

Wgron

Or Pink Floyd, Jethro Full or Richard Thompson

…it was very messy

The quote is from Bargie’s review of Rick Wakeman. To be clear, this is not a criticism of our esteemed colleagues taste – each to his own and all that . What I am querying is – do most on here feel the same about music they loved back, back in the day? Is the thrill still the same, are you still discovering something new on Play Number 4538? I’m not talking here about remasters, messing around with mixes etc – I can see the appeal (although I think these are mostly expertly-crafted rip-offs preying on old mens’ gullibility). I, for one, rarely if ever listen to, for instance, The Beatles – I know every note and every note is heavy with memory and, yes, love but the magic through constant repetition has gone. Classical Music constantly reinvents itself through different interpretations and cover versions of Popular Music are a source of delight ( and here I heartily recommend the “Cover Me” site) but listening to ancient originals on anything more than a quick blast haven’t-heard-that-for-years basis (usually after a glass or three of fine red) – nah. Howsabout you?

Happened again, threads vanished from home page. Blimey, what do we pay you for?

I refer you to my “Norfolk Catskills” thread which you have tossed into The Sea of Loneliness…

Blimey – Uncle Tupelo, Felice Brothers.

Ist Hole is 926

…simply astonishing!!!!

Posted this on the Uncut thread but maybe more visible here?

Last year @andyourbirdcansing aka Baron H seemed to be hankering after curating the AW Album of the Year poll but Gary beat him to it. If he doesn’t fancy taking over for 2023, anybody else like to step up to the plate? If not, I’m happy to dust off the spreadsheet, presumably starting proceedings 1st December

Every bleeding word

https://www.football365.com/news/opinion-var-fix-liverpool-spurs-terrible-idea-john-nicholson

I am usually sceptical of remasters/reissues , most of which, IMHO, are financial rip-offs aimed squarely at gullible old men. Jason shows how it should be done. Original album remastered followed by outakes/demos then the whole album played live in 2022. Bravo!

https://youtu.be/SxWpGTsd_Ls?si=cE5FO1eDItDNTWkt

Blimey!

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4yakVhk1BBXS3nXUEMh1RR