The Return of the Challenge Thread - February 2020

Day 25 - It’s Mardi Gras! Let’s Party!
Spin a record with ties to The Big Easy (New Orleans) or party music

James Booker - The Lost Paramount Tapes
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Speaking of Dr. John, here’s former Night Tripper, James Booker. This is the sort of LP that makes VMP special; something I would have likely stayed unfamiliar with if they had never shined a bold spotlight on it. Though recorded in LA the sound of soulful bluesy delta jazz could have only been inspired and created by a Big Easy native. I have only been to New Orleans once but that one trip was magical, I hope to make it back some day soon.
 
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Day 25 - It’s Mardi Gras! Let’s Party!

Sweet Emma And Her Preservation Hall Jazz Band ‎– New Orleans (Preservation Hall, 1964 First Pressing)

In a similar idea to @CrazyDiamond84 I will also go with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, but this time led by Sweet Emma. Superb stuff!

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Great one too! I actually bought this Sweet Emma one from Louisiana Music Factory in NOla!
 
Day 23: Get Back To The Country

Probably the country album I've played the most in the last year....or 10.

Recorded in 1985 - around the time when Lee Ving appeared in the movie Clue and when More Beer was released.

Range War ‎– Home On The Range
Atom Age Industries/Fear Records ‎– AALP002, 2017/2018

#BFRSD18 - White vinyl variant - limited to 30

Cut by Stan Getz II at Getzone
Pressed at Vinyl Record Pressing LLC

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The youtube user below has uploaded all the tracks on this album...I recommend
checking them all out.





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Day 24: What’s On The Inside That Counts

One of the most infamous inserts...

Dead Kennedys ‎– Frankenchrist
Alternative Tentacles ‎– VIRUS 45, 1985

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I highly recommend listening to Jello Biafra's spoken word album below - some is a bit dated being recorded in 1988 - but a lot of what he says is still highly relevant in today's society. About half way through he gets into the actual trial.


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Day 25 - It’s Mardi Gras! Let’s Party!
Spin a record with ties to The Big Easy (New Orleans) or party music

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New Orleans Funk compilation, New Orleans: The Original Sound of Funk 1960-75

This should cover it! I'm a few days behind but this is the best thing to improve my mood!
 
Day 26 - I’ve Got The Blues
Spin either a Blues record or a Blue (colored wax) record
Earl Hooker - 2 Bugs and a Roach
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I have only really skimmed the surface of the Blues genre but I have found I tend to favor more raucous roadhouse style Blues that makes me wanna boogie a little bit and Earl Hooker offers that up in spades!
 
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