February 2021 Challenge (& Raffle)
- Thread starter Poly-Rythmo
- Start date
Yer Ol' Uncle D
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Sun 21 – Wow me!
It’s my birthday so show off the coolest music thing you have (memorabilia, merch, record), and spin an associated record.
Happy birthday @Poly-Rythmo !
The coolest signed piece I'll ever own...
The Velvet Underground - White Light/White Heat
It’s my birthday so show off the coolest music thing you have (memorabilia, merch, record), and spin an associated record.
Happy birthday @Poly-Rythmo !
The coolest signed piece I'll ever own...
The Velvet Underground - White Light/White Heat
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LeSamourai
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Tues 16 – Trio
Spin your fave album by a trio.
Yo La Tengo - I Can Feel the Heart Beating as One
As solid a trio as you'll find in indiedom.
Spin your fave album by a trio.
Yo La Tengo - I Can Feel the Heart Beating as One
As solid a trio as you'll find in indiedom.
Yer Ol' Uncle D
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Mon 22 – I can’t wait
Play an album by the act you’re most looking forward to seeing when this damn pandemic is over.
The next show I had planned before the onset of the apocalypse was The Nude Party so I'll pick up right where I left off...
The Nude Party - S/T
Great record.
Play an album by the act you’re most looking forward to seeing when this damn pandemic is over.
The next show I had planned before the onset of the apocalypse was The Nude Party so I'll pick up right where I left off...
The Nude Party - S/T
Great record.
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RowBearToe
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Mon 22 – I can’t wait: Play an album by the act you’re most looking forward to seeing when this damn pandemic is over.
Son Little - Aloha
My wife and I both got really into this album at different points last year. I would love to catch him on tour when we're allowed to do that kind of thing again!
Son Little - Aloha
My wife and I both got really into this album at different points last year. I would love to catch him on tour when we're allowed to do that kind of thing again!
Turbo
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Mon 22 – I can’t wait
The Weeknd "Starboy" (2016 XO/Republic Records)
I've been a fan since the "House of Balloons" mixtape. My daughter is now a fan too. When we were watching his performance at the Super Bowl, we were talking about how it would be fun to go see him together when the pandemic ends. So this is my selection for today. Looking forward to taking my daughter to her first big show. Who knows if it will be The Weeknd and if he'll play nearby when this is all done, but it's a date.
Also, playing this album because Daft Punk.
The Weeknd "Starboy" (2016 XO/Republic Records)
I've been a fan since the "House of Balloons" mixtape. My daughter is now a fan too. When we were watching his performance at the Super Bowl, we were talking about how it would be fun to go see him together when the pandemic ends. So this is my selection for today. Looking forward to taking my daughter to her first big show. Who knows if it will be The Weeknd and if he'll play nearby when this is all done, but it's a date.
Also, playing this album because Daft Punk.
BjorgenFjorgen
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Sat 20 – Vinterferie
John K. Samson - Provincial
I've only been to Winnipeg once, and that was in late summer when it was muggy as hell out, so I don't really have much of a conception of what winter is like there apart from having endured Ottawa winters and knowing it's worse than that. This solo album from the former Weakerthans' frontman is the best stand-in for a real understanding, having not lived it, because of how vivid his evocations are. It features some re-recorded versions of earlier released songs like "Heart of the Continent" (perhaps my favourite of his) and "Grace General", which opens with the line, "Cruel snow, cracked lips, sun lost by 4." What's more wintry than that? The rest of the songs here also live in the season and explore some of the joy and sadness associated with the season, making for a rich listen.
There is a lot of beauty and a lot of fun to be had in winter too, of course, but seemingly unending bleakness and greyness are what I think of first.
John K. Samson - Provincial
I've only been to Winnipeg once, and that was in late summer when it was muggy as hell out, so I don't really have much of a conception of what winter is like there apart from having endured Ottawa winters and knowing it's worse than that. This solo album from the former Weakerthans' frontman is the best stand-in for a real understanding, having not lived it, because of how vivid his evocations are. It features some re-recorded versions of earlier released songs like "Heart of the Continent" (perhaps my favourite of his) and "Grace General", which opens with the line, "Cruel snow, cracked lips, sun lost by 4." What's more wintry than that? The rest of the songs here also live in the season and explore some of the joy and sadness associated with the season, making for a rich listen.
There is a lot of beauty and a lot of fun to be had in winter too, of course, but seemingly unending bleakness and greyness are what I think of first.
imtheocean
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Sun 21 – Wow me!
It’s my birthday so show off the coolest music thing you have (memorabilia, merch, record), and spin an associated record.
Happy belated birthday @Poly-Rythmo ! I'm known in my family for being late on birthdays, so the fact that I'm a day off here is no exception.
Going with Kathleen Edwards today. I've seen her twice - the last time was apparently right when things were really falling apart for her in 2012. The pain & pressure was evident in that performance, and she retired from music shortly after that and opened up Quitters coffee. A number of years passed, and she returned to music last year with the release of this album. Appreciate the fact that she's once again releasing music, and it was a no-brainer to pre-order a signed version - one of the few signed albums I have.
Kathleen Edwards ~ Total Freedom
It’s my birthday so show off the coolest music thing you have (memorabilia, merch, record), and spin an associated record.
Happy belated birthday @Poly-Rythmo ! I'm known in my family for being late on birthdays, so the fact that I'm a day off here is no exception.
Going with Kathleen Edwards today. I've seen her twice - the last time was apparently right when things were really falling apart for her in 2012. The pain & pressure was evident in that performance, and she retired from music shortly after that and opened up Quitters coffee. A number of years passed, and she returned to music last year with the release of this album. Appreciate the fact that she's once again releasing music, and it was a no-brainer to pre-order a signed version - one of the few signed albums I have.
Kathleen Edwards ~ Total Freedom
LeSamourai
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Sat 20 – Vinterferie
In Norway, the one-week winter school holiday starts today. Play something suitably chilly.
Burial - Rival Dealer
Burial's music evokes a "cold, empty old warehouse full of echoes" vibe for me, even when it's as hopeful as this release.
In Norway, the one-week winter school holiday starts today. Play something suitably chilly.
Burial - Rival Dealer
Burial's music evokes a "cold, empty old warehouse full of echoes" vibe for me, even when it's as hopeful as this release.
LeSamourai
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Mon 22 – I can’t wait
Play an album by the act you’re most looking forward to seeing when this damn pandemic is over.
Mogwai - As the Love Continues
At this point, I can honestly grab any album by a currently-operating band and it will work for today's theme- I'm just looking forward to seeing a show again!
Play an album by the act you’re most looking forward to seeing when this damn pandemic is over.
Mogwai - As the Love Continues
At this point, I can honestly grab any album by a currently-operating band and it will work for today's theme- I'm just looking forward to seeing a show again!
ranbalam
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Mon 22 – I can’t wait
Play an album by the act you’re most looking forward to seeing when this damn pandemic is over
Iris was the very next show I had tickets for, before everything shut down. I have never seen her, and was so totally looking forward to it...hopefully she comes back around.
Play an album by the act you’re most looking forward to seeing when this damn pandemic is over
Iris was the very next show I had tickets for, before everything shut down. I have never seen her, and was so totally looking forward to it...hopefully she comes back around.
imtheocean
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Day 22 - I Can't Wait
I've got a few shows that I'm still holding tickets for - mostly people I've seen before, but I think the one that bothers me the most is the one that got away since I hadn't seen them. Had great tickets to the 50th anniversary 3-D tour, but rather than being postponed they cancelled it. Hoping they plan another US tour once things get back to 'normal'.
Kraftwerk ~ Trans-Europe Express
I've got a few shows that I'm still holding tickets for - mostly people I've seen before, but I think the one that bothers me the most is the one that got away since I hadn't seen them. Had great tickets to the 50th anniversary 3-D tour, but rather than being postponed they cancelled it. Hoping they plan another US tour once things get back to 'normal'.
Kraftwerk ~ Trans-Europe Express
LeSamourai
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Sun 21 – Wow me!
It’s my birthday so show off the coolest music thing you have (memorabilia, merch, record), and spin an associated record.
Andrew Bird - My Finest Work Yet
A while back on the PIF thread, @Ponman2003 offered up a copy of this album without a photo. Assuming it was the standard edition, I claimed it. Then, when it arrived the box was huge, and I was surprised to find that out wasn't the standard, it was this deluxe edition with a big hardbound book, bonus live disc, and even Bird's signature on the inside! Needless to say, I'm wowed by the generosity to this day.
It’s my birthday so show off the coolest music thing you have (memorabilia, merch, record), and spin an associated record.
Andrew Bird - My Finest Work Yet
A while back on the PIF thread, @Ponman2003 offered up a copy of this album without a photo. Assuming it was the standard edition, I claimed it. Then, when it arrived the box was huge, and I was surprised to find that out wasn't the standard, it was this deluxe edition with a big hardbound book, bonus live disc, and even Bird's signature on the inside! Needless to say, I'm wowed by the generosity to this day.
Wes C. Attle
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Mon 22 – I can’t wait
Play an album by the act you’re most looking forward to seeing when this damn pandemic is over.
Built To Spill - There Is No Enemy
Not a big live music scene down here, but looking at the local music calendar, Built to Spill is listed for this summer. It’s them and Gin Blossoms on the calendar which, hey maybe I’ll go to that, too!
Play an album by the act you’re most looking forward to seeing when this damn pandemic is over.
Built To Spill - There Is No Enemy
Not a big live music scene down here, but looking at the local music calendar, Built to Spill is listed for this summer. It’s them and Gin Blossoms on the calendar which, hey maybe I’ll go to that, too!
Fleetwood-Matt
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Day 21 - Wow Me
Natalie Prass - The Future and the Past
I dont really collect memorabilia. So let's go with this record that I got signed after I met her in 2019
Natalie Prass - The Future and the Past
I dont really collect memorabilia. So let's go with this record that I got signed after I met her in 2019
Fleetwood-Matt
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Day 22 - I cant wait!!!
Rina Sawayama - SAWAYAMA
Rina had one of the best albums of last year and one of the most impressive debuts in recent memory. She was supposed to have a show at this really cool small venue in philly last year that of course got canceled. Hopefully I can see her there soon!! I would kill to go to a pop concert again and just get crazy lol
Rina Sawayama - SAWAYAMA
Rina had one of the best albums of last year and one of the most impressive debuts in recent memory. She was supposed to have a show at this really cool small venue in philly last year that of course got canceled. Hopefully I can see her there soon!! I would kill to go to a pop concert again and just get crazy lol
RowBearToe
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Tues 23 – Quartet: The best album you know by a quartet.
The Beatles - Abbey Road
For this one I'm taking the easy road...Abbey Road.
The Beatles - Abbey Road
For this one I'm taking the easy road...Abbey Road.
