The Return of the Challenge Thread - December 2019

[Wicked Dreamer]

Day 18: Parents

Boston - s/t



One of my dad’s favourite bands and one I remember hearing a lot while I was growing up!

 

[D Jilla]

Day 18 - Parents’ music

Pink Floyd - Dark Side of the Moon

This is actually my dad’s copy. I think Pink Floyd is still his favorite band - one of mine, too.

 

[BjorgenFjorgen]

Day 13: Lucky 13

I ain't got no luck.

Warren Zevon - Bad Luck Streak in Dancing School

 

[blissfullychaotic]

Day 17 ~ oh that smells nice

Menomena ~ I am the fun blame monster




Just came in the mail today, one of my top ten favorite bands of all time and one of the reasons I originally signed up for VMP (because they had done a menomena release) I felt I could trust them to choose good music. Anyways I already have a copy of this but needed the c and d sides so this was an insta grab for me

 

[blissfullychaotic]

Day 18 ~ thanks for spreading the knowledge

George Harrison ~ all things must pass



Parents were huge Beatles fans, especially Lennon and Harrison, they would play this when I was a kid and at that time it was 'cool' to not like what they liked. little did I know my music tastes would evolve and I would also become a huge fan of their music, especially Harrison's. ....


While my guitar gently weeps is the best Beatles song

 

[Yer Ol' Uncle D]

Day 18 - They did know some good music.

Pulled this out of my dad's records. While our tastes were sometimes far apart, I owe my love of diverse music and records to Pop.

Joshua Rifkin - Piano Rags By Scott Joplin

 

[BjorgenFjorgen]

Day 14: Soundtrack

I only have one real soundtrack, Dylan's Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid, but I'm kind of sick of playing that one for this challenge every time. So I'll play this instead. I think it was a cover by the Good Lovelies, but "Waitin' 'Round to Die" soundtracks a particularly affecting scene in one of my favourite shows, Breaking Bad.

It's a shame this pressing isn't good.

Townes Van Zandt - Townes Van Zandt

 

[AndySlash]

day 18 - your mama don’t dance



the doors - the doors

hearing the doors instantly reminds me of being the kid passenger on long motorcycle trips.

 

[BjorgenFjorgen]

Day 15: I'm feeling pretty today...

Not sure it's my prettiest or most interesting looking record, but I like it.

Grateful Dead - Anthem of the Sun (Barnes & Noble pressing)

 

[Fleetwood-Matt]

Day 17 - New Record



Emily King - Scenery

My newest records are all from my secret santa so time to spin em!

 

[Rip_City]

Day 18 - They did know some good music.
Play an album your parents listened to.

Elton John - Goodbye Yellow Brick Road



My mom has stated numerous times that Elton John is her favorite musician, and reinforced her feelings after seeing him live ~5 years ago. My dad also enjoys his music. The deep cuts on here ("I've Seen That Movie Too," "All the Girls Love Alice," "Sweet Painted Lady") are some of my favorites.

 

[Fleetwood-Matt]

Day 18 - Dad's favorite



Billy Squire- Don't Say No

I did one of my mom's favorites for metal day so I'll do one of my dad's today. I've talked about my dad before but tldr he has an amazing taste and love for music and he got me into so many fantastic artists

 

[Yer Ol' Uncle D]

Day 19 - It might be cool outside but it's about to get warm all up in my jazz.

I'll be bypassing warm and heading straight for the hot jazz....laterally.

Hot Jazz - Cookin'

 

[Rip_City]

Day 19 - It might be cool outside but it's about to get warm all up in my jazz.
Play a Jazz album.

Thelonious Monk - Criss-Cross



Hit random on 'Cogs for this one. Acquired this from an Insound sale last year (no idea what happened to them).

 

[TenderLovingKiller®]

Day 19 - It might be cool outside but it's about to get warm all up in my jazz.
Play a Jazz album.

Charles Earland - Black Talk!

 

[cul8er]

Day 19 - It might be cool outside but it's about to get warm all up in my jazz.
Play a Jazz album.

Cool Jazz with cool blue color.

Donald Byrd ‎– Stepping Into Tomorrow

 

[ranbalam]

Day 19 - It might be cool outside but it's about to get warm all up in my jazz.
Play a Jazz album.
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Charles Earland - Black Talk!

Nice choice! I have that record and it gets plenty of spins.

 

[Poly-Rythmo]

Day 19 - jazz

Kenny Burrell - Have Yourself a Soulful Little Christmas

A triple whammy of fresh grab today, Christmas and not least jazz. I've wanted this for a long time but never could find it in shops so had to buy it from Russia of all places. Sounds cracking though - fab album of Christmas standards by perhaps my favourite jazz guitarist.

 

[BjorgenFjorgen]

Day 16: Metal Monday

Baroness - Yellow & Green

 

[ranbalam]

Day 19 - jazz

Kenny Burrell - Have Yourself a Soulful Little Christmas

A triple whammy of fresh grab today, Christmas and not least jazz. I've wanted this for a long time but never could find it in shops so had to buy it from Russia of all places. Sounds cracking though - fab album of Christmas standards by perhaps my favourite jazz guitarist.

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I found an OG copy that was VG at best at a local store and couldn't make myself pull the trigger for 26 bucks. It looks like there has been a reissue, maybe I'll try to find that. I haven't heard this but I love both Burrell and Christmas music. As I type this I'm wondering if I should just go get it.