This year reminded me that we are hitting the 20-year anniversary of a lot of very good and influential albums. In a way it makes sense, Nirvana’s Nevermind went huge in 1992 and the result was that a lot of “alternative” bands were “discovered” and promoted by the major labels and music consumers were more open to explore the music environment. I think 1994 was the baby boom generated by the phenomena that was Nevemind. In fact I would argue that 1994 was one of the greatest years ever for popular music. Do you agree? What about 1984? Or 1968? 1971? Those years can make a case for best ever as well.
After the break see the list of influential (imho) albums released in 1994 and let us know what year you think was the “greatest ever.” Best thing is there is no wrong answer (listing does not mean endorsement, athough I would swear by most of these albums). Oh and don't forget to drop your lists.
From her album Parts of Speech. As talked about in last week's FMD, the hip-hop songs are great while the ballads are meh. This is a great song and one of my faves from the album.
Dessa's vocals aren't the easiest to hear in this version but I thought it was a pretty good representation of her live show. After the break I included a version with easier-to-follow the vocals.
Sunday is the last day at the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome. Even though its quite ugly it has held many famous/infamous events through the years. Let's use this post to look back on one of the last truly public sports venues. Here are mine:
1. Game 6 and 7 of 1991 Word Series (naturally)
2. At a Gophers-Northwestern football game with a bunch a bigwigs in a suite while watching the 1988 World Series when Kurt Gibson hit his famous HR.
3. Bosox-Twins game in 2006. I think Juan Castro was traded that day. I got to be on the field during BP and Manny be Manny completely iced me when I said Hi. I got to see Tony O hanging in the bowels of the Metrodome and Papi hit a ball that a certain monster HR but hit a speaker for a long single. Ball would have easily hit the Hrbek banner in Center Field. I think it was this game.
I signed up for the September Father Knows Best gig back in the Spring thinking it would be a nice to discuss what it’s like to be newly minted empty nesters, especially given the fact that many Citizens have young children (or at least preteens). You know, assure everyone that there is light at the end of the tunnel. Unfortunately since that time my life has been a huge roller coaster ride and if you forgive me, I’m going to write about that instead. However, if you get to the end of this very long post (1,100 words plus) I do have a Father Knows Best related piece that I promise you will find interesting. Continue reading Father Knows Best — Life Happens→
I was suppose to write a Father Knows Best post today but a couple of things are still in flux that I want to include so I promise I'll have one out in the next 2-3 weeks. I hope that doesn't step on anyone's toes. In its place here is a recap of my time at Riot Fest this past weekend. Continue reading Riot Fest Recap→
I think this song was played once or twice at the old basement but not this version. Fun to see a young J Mascus, plus I love the mod get-ups the band is wearing. Don’t see anyone plugging their ears so J and the crew must have the amps turned down a bit.
From one of the better rock albums of 2012. These guys have been banging it since the early 80’s as snot nosed punks. Thirty years hasn’t affected their ability to rock out however!
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twLbWAFgWFY
From Researching the Blues.
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