TenderLovingKiller®
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[sighs] now it am looking up some WAS records on Discogs.
May 2021 - Vinyl Spins Challenge Thread
- Thread starter Joe Mac
- Start date
You're so welcome!
Fleetwood-Matt
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Day 12 - Unhappy Birthday!!
Father John Misty - Pure Comedy
Going with @TenderLovingKiller® on this pick! If you dont like my man Tillman's personality then you must hate this project because he cranks that shit up to a 10 on here! Especially with "Leaving LA" which I think is his magnum opus but is a self described "Some 10-verse chorus-less diatribe"!
Hope you had a very happy birthday!
Father John Misty - Pure Comedy
Going with @TenderLovingKiller® on this pick! If you dont like my man Tillman's personality then you must hate this project because he cranks that shit up to a 10 on here! Especially with "Leaving LA" which I think is his magnum opus but is a self described "Some 10-verse chorus-less diatribe"!
Hope you had a very happy birthday!
LeSamourai
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Day 13: Unlucky For Some
Play me an album that you think of as unlucky or that was made in unlucky circumstances or maybe even by unlucky people.
Neko Case - Blacklisted
I know that a couple of years ago she had some truly bad luck with her home burning down and having to deal with stalkers... hopefully things are going a bit better now.
Play me an album that you think of as unlucky or that was made in unlucky circumstances or maybe even by unlucky people.
Neko Case - Blacklisted
I know that a couple of years ago she had some truly bad luck with her home burning down and having to deal with stalkers... hopefully things are going a bit better now.
Yer Ol' Uncle D
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Day 13: Unlucky For Some
Play me an album that you think of as unlucky or that was made in unlucky circumstances or maybe even by unlucky people.
One band. Four members. Two suicides. One fatal brain aneurysm. That's about as unlucky as you can get.
Oh yeah, they were also great while they lasted.
Badfinger - Live Day After Day
Play me an album that you think of as unlucky or that was made in unlucky circumstances or maybe even by unlucky people.
One band. Four members. Two suicides. One fatal brain aneurysm. That's about as unlucky as you can get.
Oh yeah, they were also great while they lasted.
Badfinger - Live Day After Day
ducktree
Member
Day 13: Unlucky For Some
Play me an album that you think of as unlucky or that was made in unlucky circumstances or maybe even by unlucky people.
Johnny Ace - Memorial Album
Never had heard of this cat before I came across this record in a shop years ago. He was an up and coming R&B singer out of Memphis in the 50s , who shot himself on Christmas Eve. The jacket describes a game of Russian roulette gone wrong, though some Wikipedia research disputes this claim, putting the accident as more of a drunken mishap. Either way, definitely unlucky, despite his winning card stage name.
Play me an album that you think of as unlucky or that was made in unlucky circumstances or maybe even by unlucky people.
Johnny Ace - Memorial Album
Never had heard of this cat before I came across this record in a shop years ago. He was an up and coming R&B singer out of Memphis in the 50s , who shot himself on Christmas Eve. The jacket describes a game of Russian roulette gone wrong, though some Wikipedia research disputes this claim, putting the accident as more of a drunken mishap. Either way, definitely unlucky, despite his winning card stage name.
LeeVing
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Day 10: The Year of the Lockdown
A perfect soundtrack for the pandemic. The $6 sale Real Gone Music had on this late in 2019 wasn't too bad, either.
Cliff Martinez – Contagion (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Real Gone Music – RGM-0584, 2011/2017
Limited to 1200 Copies on Red & Yellow "Biohazard" Swirl
Cut by April Golden at Golden Mastering
Pressed at Rainbo
A perfect soundtrack for the pandemic. The $6 sale Real Gone Music had on this late in 2019 wasn't too bad, either.
Cliff Martinez – Contagion (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Real Gone Music – RGM-0584, 2011/2017
Limited to 1200 Copies on Red & Yellow "Biohazard" Swirl
Cut by April Golden at Golden Mastering
Pressed at Rainbo
gafacaode
Well-Known Member
Day 13: Unlucky For Some
I askedSkynet Google about unlucky bands and ended up here:
www.npr.org
I have only 1 Big Star album on vinyl (Radio City) and it already has been played this month. So I'm going with:
I asked
Big Star: The Unluckiest Band In America
The '70s Memphis-based rock band Big Star won rave reviews for their albums and influenced countless followers, but never managed to become stars. Rock and Roll historian Ed Ward says a new box set and a collection of recordings by founding member Chris Bell offer a chance to look back on the...
www.npr.org
I have only 1 Big Star album on vinyl (Radio City) and it already has been played this month. So I'm going with:
RowBearToe
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Day 13: Unlucky For Some - Play me an album that you think of as unlucky or that was made in unlucky circumstances or maybe even by unlucky people.
B.B. King - Singin' the Blues
I don't think B.B. or the album are unlucky per se, but Track 4 is titled Bad Luck, and the Blues are great to listen to when you're feeling down or unlucky.
B.B. King - Singin' the Blues
I don't think B.B. or the album are unlucky per se, but Track 4 is titled Bad Luck, and the Blues are great to listen to when you're feeling down or unlucky.
BjorgenFjorgen
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Day 4: May the Fourth Be With You
Badbadnotgood - IV
I have not heard their first two records and I'm not sure if they're even going to be making any more, since one of the founding members left in the last couple years, but I hope there's a V down the line.
Day 5: Fuck Christopher Columbus
Neil Young & Crazy Horse - Zuma
I don't believe I have any Jamaican or Spanish albums on vinyl, but "Cortez the Killer" certainly condemns the violent, conquering Spanish in pretty stark terms. Not Columbus himself, but those who followed and cemented his terrible legacy. According to Wikipedia, Franco banned this song in Spain, and even after his death, the album was only released there with the song renamed just "Cortez."
Badbadnotgood - IV
I have not heard their first two records and I'm not sure if they're even going to be making any more, since one of the founding members left in the last couple years, but I hope there's a V down the line.
Day 5: Fuck Christopher Columbus
Neil Young & Crazy Horse - Zuma
I don't believe I have any Jamaican or Spanish albums on vinyl, but "Cortez the Killer" certainly condemns the violent, conquering Spanish in pretty stark terms. Not Columbus himself, but those who followed and cemented his terrible legacy. According to Wikipedia, Franco banned this song in Spain, and even after his death, the album was only released there with the song renamed just "Cortez."
TenderLovingKiller®
Well-Known Member
Day 13: Unlucky For Some
Play me an album that you think of as unlucky or that was made in unlucky circumstances or maybe even by unlucky people
Blur - 13
According to some nerdy Blur fanboy site:
“For this album, Damon Albarn was heavily inspired by the recent split-up with his long-term girlfriend, Justine Frischmann.”
Being unlucky in love would qualify I suppose. Though I really just picked the album because the title is 13 and the coffee hasn’t yet made it’s way to portion of the brain that inspires creative thought. Also, for those curious, the same nerdy Blur fanboy site also points out that:
“The album title comes from Damon's 13 studio where the album was partly recorded. Other titles thought of for the album were Blue and When You're Walking Backwards To Hell, No One Can See You, Only God.”
So there you have it.
Play me an album that you think of as unlucky or that was made in unlucky circumstances or maybe even by unlucky people
Blur - 13
According to some nerdy Blur fanboy site:
“For this album, Damon Albarn was heavily inspired by the recent split-up with his long-term girlfriend, Justine Frischmann.”
Being unlucky in love would qualify I suppose. Though I really just picked the album because the title is 13 and the coffee hasn’t yet made it’s way to portion of the brain that inspires creative thought. Also, for those curious, the same nerdy Blur fanboy site also points out that:
“The album title comes from Damon's 13 studio where the album was partly recorded. Other titles thought of for the album were Blue and When You're Walking Backwards To Hell, No One Can See You, Only God.”
So there you have it.
imtheocean
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Day 13: Unlucky For Some - Play me an album that you think of as unlucky or that was made in unlucky circumstances or maybe even by unlucky people.
Made in the wake of the unfortunate overdose of Andrew Wood of Mother Love Bone just prior to that bands first album being released.
Temple of the Dog ~ Self Titled
Made in the wake of the unfortunate overdose of Andrew Wood of Mother Love Bone just prior to that bands first album being released.
Temple of the Dog ~ Self Titled
LeeVing
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Day 11: Maturity
They were just another punk band on the Look Out! label...nothing real special....cut to 14 years later and they have their own Broadway Rock musical.
Green Day – American Idiot
Reprise Records – 517552-1, 2004/2009
Cut by Stan Ricker
Pressed at Pallas
They were just another punk band on the Look Out! label...nothing real special....cut to 14 years later and they have their own Broadway Rock musical.
Green Day – American Idiot
Reprise Records – 517552-1, 2004/2009
Cut by Stan Ricker
Pressed at Pallas
Turbo
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Day 13: Unlucky For Some
Play me an album that you think of as unlucky or that was made in unlucky circumstances or maybe even by unlucky people.
Albert King "Born Under A Bad Sign" (1969 Stax; 2017 Rhino reissue)
Awesome, I can still go the low hanging fruit for today's theme. Surprised this is still available!
Play me an album that you think of as unlucky or that was made in unlucky circumstances or maybe even by unlucky people.
Albert King "Born Under A Bad Sign" (1969 Stax; 2017 Rhino reissue)
Awesome, I can still go the low hanging fruit for today's theme. Surprised this is still available!
LeeVing
Well-Known Member
Day 12: I’ve Come To Wish You An Unhappy Belated Birthday
I think we have pretty close to the same musical tastes, both not being too fond of twangy country or jazz, but I'm sure if you won't like this or not.
Jethro Tull – This Was
Island Records – ILPS-9085, 1968/1973
UK reissue
Cut by George "Porky" Peckham
Pressed at EMI
I think we have pretty close to the same musical tastes, both not being too fond of twangy country or jazz, but I'm sure if you won't like this or not.
Jethro Tull – This Was
Island Records – ILPS-9085, 1968/1973
UK reissue
Cut by George "Porky" Peckham
Pressed at EMI
gaporter
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DAY 13
UNLUCKY
Brockhampton - iridescence
At the start of 2018, it seemed like Brockhampton were unstoppable. Coming off a trilogy of highly acclaimed albums that had earned them tons of hype and a growing fanbase, they'd also just landed a record deal with RCA. But that summer, the group's momentum was halted by the removal of Ameer Vann, one of the band's biggest contributors, over allegations of sexual abuse. This was a huge decision that clearly impacted the group in a big way, and while Ameer being kicked out was met with a lot of support, it was a controversial move to some and the weight of the choice still seems to loom over Brockhampton to this day.
This moment largely overshadowed the buzz for the band's upcoming major label debut, which would be delayed and retitled several times before finally being released in September of 2018. Brockhampton now had to prove they could still deliver a good album in spite of all the setbacks, on top of the pressure of putting out your first release on a major label. iridescence was received fairly positively, but despite the band's best efforts it was often compared unfavorably to the Saturation trilogy, and every release from the band since has followed suit. The backstory of the album, the album itself and its impact on the band all certainly seem unlucky, in many people's eyes turning Brockhampton from one of hip-hop's most promising and exciting up and coming collectives into a divisive group desperately trying to recapture the success of their previous work.
UNLUCKY
Brockhampton - iridescence
At the start of 2018, it seemed like Brockhampton were unstoppable. Coming off a trilogy of highly acclaimed albums that had earned them tons of hype and a growing fanbase, they'd also just landed a record deal with RCA. But that summer, the group's momentum was halted by the removal of Ameer Vann, one of the band's biggest contributors, over allegations of sexual abuse. This was a huge decision that clearly impacted the group in a big way, and while Ameer being kicked out was met with a lot of support, it was a controversial move to some and the weight of the choice still seems to loom over Brockhampton to this day.
This moment largely overshadowed the buzz for the band's upcoming major label debut, which would be delayed and retitled several times before finally being released in September of 2018. Brockhampton now had to prove they could still deliver a good album in spite of all the setbacks, on top of the pressure of putting out your first release on a major label. iridescence was received fairly positively, but despite the band's best efforts it was often compared unfavorably to the Saturation trilogy, and every release from the band since has followed suit. The backstory of the album, the album itself and its impact on the band all certainly seem unlucky, in many people's eyes turning Brockhampton from one of hip-hop's most promising and exciting up and coming collectives into a divisive group desperately trying to recapture the success of their previous work.
jamieanderson1968
ninniest jackaninny
Day 13: Unlucky For Some
David Bowie’s first album, 1967
Released 54 years ago, almost to the day. Not sure if it is an unlucky record, but David pretty much treated it like a red-headed step-child.
The apocryphal story is that this record had the misfortune of being release the same day as Sgt Pepper and thus had no chance to be noticed or succeed. In actual fact it was released a week later and did absolutely nothing because it is a pretty crappy record.
David Bowie’s first album, 1967
Released 54 years ago, almost to the day. Not sure if it is an unlucky record, but David pretty much treated it like a red-headed step-child.
The apocryphal story is that this record had the misfortune of being release the same day as Sgt Pepper and thus had no chance to be noticed or succeed. In actual fact it was released a week later and did absolutely nothing because it is a pretty crappy record.
CrazyDiamond84
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Day 13: Unlucky for Some
Ritchie Valens-The Original Ritchie Valens
One of the many that left way before their prime. At only 17, and had just become to hit it big, he was lost in that famous plane crash alongside Buddy Holly and the Big Bopper. What's even more unlucky about dieing in a crash is that he had a 50/50 chance of being on that plane. He won a seat on the plane by coin toss!
Ritchie Valens-The Original Ritchie Valens
One of the many that left way before their prime. At only 17, and had just become to hit it big, he was lost in that famous plane crash alongside Buddy Holly and the Big Bopper. What's even more unlucky about dieing in a crash is that he had a 50/50 chance of being on that plane. He won a seat on the plane by coin toss!
avecigrec
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Day 13: Unlucky for Some
Wax Mannequin - Have A New Name
He may not have the extreme sort of bad luck that leads to death or overdose but among his friends and peers, Wax Mannequin's bad luck is a thing of small scale legend. From having his wallet stolen while he's performing to transformers exploding one chord into a song to accidentally leaving his then-girlfriend (now wife) behind at a gas station while on tour, life is anything but boring when you're in his orbit!
Wax Mannequin - Have A New Name
He may not have the extreme sort of bad luck that leads to death or overdose but among his friends and peers, Wax Mannequin's bad luck is a thing of small scale legend. From having his wallet stolen while he's performing to transformers exploding one chord into a song to accidentally leaving his then-girlfriend (now wife) behind at a gas station while on tour, life is anything but boring when you're in his orbit!