1967
Jefferson Airplane: After Bathing at Baxter's (RCA)
This was the Airplane's second LP of 1967, and on it they took the studio freedom their two huge hit singles had earned them and went wild and unsupervised, making a real psychedelic album rather than the carefully contrived simulation of psychedelia that had been Surrealistic Pillow. The result had more avant-garde weirdness than hit singles (RCA had unrealistic hopes for "Watch Her Ride"), but the album actually coheres far better; for all the stylistic disjunctions and studio effects and Jorma Kaukonen's often-abrasive guitar sounds, and for that matter the nine-minute instrumental trio improvisation "Spare Chaynge," it flows organically, creating its own logic.
Cream: Disraeli Gears (I'm not even a Cream fan and I still have to acknowledge the brilliance of "Strange Brew," "Sunshine of Your Love," "Tales of Brave Ulysses," and "Swlabr")
Moody Blues: Days of Future Passed (early blast of prog-rock,...
Jefferson Airplane: After Bathing at Baxter's (RCA)
This was the Airplane's second LP of 1967, and on it they took the studio freedom their two huge hit singles had earned them and went wild and unsupervised, making a real psychedelic album rather than the carefully contrived simulation of psychedelia that had been Surrealistic Pillow. The result had more avant-garde weirdness than hit singles (RCA had unrealistic hopes for "Watch Her Ride"), but the album actually coheres far better; for all the stylistic disjunctions and studio effects and Jorma Kaukonen's often-abrasive guitar sounds, and for that matter the nine-minute instrumental trio improvisation "Spare Chaynge," it flows organically, creating its own logic.
Cream: Disraeli Gears (I'm not even a Cream fan and I still have to acknowledge the brilliance of "Strange Brew," "Sunshine of Your Love," "Tales of Brave Ulysses," and "Swlabr")
Moody Blues: Days of Future Passed (early blast of prog-rock,...
- 12/1/2012
- by SteveHoltje
- www.culturecatch.com
Yes, I have too much time on my hands. Here's a new feature that was fun to put together (though quite time-consuming, which makes me worry about my ability to do this every month). I look back at rock, pop, and R&B albums that came out five years ago, ten years ago, etc.
1967
Buffalo Springfield: Again (Atco)
There was much chaos surrounding the creation of this quintet 's second album. Bassist Bruce Palmer, in some ways the soul of the band, was unavailable due to a drug charge deportation, and a string of session players took his place. Stephen Stills, who saw himself as the leader of the group, was feuding with Neil Young, who considered himself an equal, and Young actually quit -- but returned. And that's without getting into the fiasco that was the band's management team.
Nonetheless, it was a quantum leap forward from their debut,...
1967
Buffalo Springfield: Again (Atco)
There was much chaos surrounding the creation of this quintet 's second album. Bassist Bruce Palmer, in some ways the soul of the band, was unavailable due to a drug charge deportation, and a string of session players took his place. Stephen Stills, who saw himself as the leader of the group, was feuding with Neil Young, who considered himself an equal, and Young actually quit -- but returned. And that's without getting into the fiasco that was the band's management team.
Nonetheless, it was a quantum leap forward from their debut,...
- 10/30/2012
- by SteveHoltje
- www.culturecatch.com
We're back with another installment of Radio 66.6! This week features the latest news, music, videos and tour dates from the likes of Sum 41, The Acacia Strain, In Flames, Devin Townsend Project, Slipknot and more. Don't touch that dial!
News
Physician Daniel Baldi has been charged with the involuntary manslaughter of Slipknot bassist Paul Gray. Baldi, who was over-prescribing medication to Gray, among other patients, could face up to 16 years in prison.
Suicide Silence have signed to Nuclear Blast Entertainment, the new division of Nuclear Blast formed by Nuclear Blast owner Markus Staiger and former Roadrunner A&R chief Monte Conner. The band's new album is tentatively schedule for a summer 2013 release.
Voivod have signed to Century Media Records. The progressive metal pioneers will celebrate their 30th anniversary with the release of their new album, Target Earth, on January 22.
Music
Stream Gallows' self-titled album here. Bridge Nine Records will release...
News
Physician Daniel Baldi has been charged with the involuntary manslaughter of Slipknot bassist Paul Gray. Baldi, who was over-prescribing medication to Gray, among other patients, could face up to 16 years in prison.
Suicide Silence have signed to Nuclear Blast Entertainment, the new division of Nuclear Blast formed by Nuclear Blast owner Markus Staiger and former Roadrunner A&R chief Monte Conner. The band's new album is tentatively schedule for a summer 2013 release.
Voivod have signed to Century Media Records. The progressive metal pioneers will celebrate their 30th anniversary with the release of their new album, Target Earth, on January 22.
Music
Stream Gallows' self-titled album here. Bridge Nine Records will release...
- 9/10/2012
- by Alex DiVincenzo
- DreadCentral.com
Des Moines, Iowa (AP) — A Des Moines doctor has been charged with eight counts of involuntary manslaughter for allegedly prescribing large amounts of narcotic painkillers to patients who fatally overdosed, including a metal band's founder.
The Des Moines Register reports Dr. Daniel Baldi (Bald'-ee) appeared in Polk County District Court on Wednesday. A judge entered a plea of not guilty on Baldi's behalf.
One of the eight patients was identified in court papers as Paul Gray, a founder of the band Slipknot. He died of an overdose at an Urbandale hotel in 2010. According to court documents, Baldi unintentionally caused Gray's death by writing prescriptions narcotics to a "drug addict."
Defense attorney Guy Cook says it's wrong to bring criminal charges against a doctor due to "unfortunate deaths or medical results."
Gallery: Mysterious Celebrity Deaths...
The Des Moines Register reports Dr. Daniel Baldi (Bald'-ee) appeared in Polk County District Court on Wednesday. A judge entered a plea of not guilty on Baldi's behalf.
One of the eight patients was identified in court papers as Paul Gray, a founder of the band Slipknot. He died of an overdose at an Urbandale hotel in 2010. According to court documents, Baldi unintentionally caused Gray's death by writing prescriptions narcotics to a "drug addict."
Defense attorney Guy Cook says it's wrong to bring criminal charges against a doctor due to "unfortunate deaths or medical results."
Gallery: Mysterious Celebrity Deaths...
- 9/5/2012
- by AP
- Huffington Post
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