Monday, December 28, 2009

Vic Chesnutt 1964 ~ 2009


I'm a machinist at the Springfield armory
Just slightly ahead of my time
But I don't make much money
So I sell eggs and chickens on the side

I'm good at what I do
And I take great pride
But I don't make much money
So I sell eggs and chickens on the side

And my wife does love me
But she can't realize
Why I won't go back down south
And leave the armory behind

But I love my job
I'll shave metal until I die
And until I do, I'll take on
Any extra thing it takes to provide

And I know it'll kill me
Breathing all those fumes
But I'd sooner sniff solution
Than a baker's dozen hothouse blooms

And my wife does love me
But she can't realize
Why I won't go back down south
And leave the armory behind

But I feel it is important
What I do upon my lathe
I pledge to do the detail work
Until my expiration day
Until my expiration day
Until my expiration day
Until my expiration day

Rest In Peace Vic.


Wednesday, December 16, 2009

The Grateful Dead - Steppin Out With The Grateful Dead



A live compilation of the English leg of The Dead's 1972 Europe tour. Four discs of prime Grateful Dead.

Monday, December 14, 2009

Kaya Project - Walking Through



Downtempo electronica with organic instruments. I love it.

Sunday, December 13, 2009

Tom Petty - Live Anthology



A brand new 4 disc box set of live material spanning Tom Petty's career. All his standards and some covers too.

Saturday, December 12, 2009

Van Morrison - Tupelo Honey





Remastered with two bonus tracks.

Friday, December 11, 2009

Willis Alan Ramsey



Released in 1972 this out of print album received critical praise and put Willis on the map. For unknown reasons he never put out any more music. Fans of Panic will recognize "Geraldine The Honeybee" and "Wishbone". Great songwriting, and feel good music.

Thursday, December 10, 2009

The Beta Band - The Three E.P.'s




Head bobbin psychedelic/folk/electronic Irish music. I still remember where I was when I heard this album for the first time. If you don't love the first song, I'm not sure we can ever be friends.

Ryan Adams - This One's For The Rose



This is a "best of" collection taken from Ryan's many unreleased studio session albums. It's as good as any of his released stuff in my opinion. The song "Walls" is my favorite song of his right now. Thanks to the "This Mornin'" blog for putting this together.