I agree with you in the most part. My tastes have definitely changed. I guess the definition of "greatest" is what matters most. If it helps, my guitar style is pretty much all feel. I'm left handed but I play right handed because I have a mild case of CP in my right hand and arm. Makes any complicated fingerpicking or picking patterns impossible to me. My critisms run both ways, I have no technical skill (probably a lot like Neil Young, and I can play the Rockin' in the Free World solo just like him) but it sounds really good. I can't play other people's solos note for note but what I do play always fits and sounds pretty decent. I have had other guitarists tell me I suck and shouldn't play in a band and I've had high praise. Hard to say.
Music I listen to no runs to extremes. I can't listen to contemporary American music. I'm not one of those "if people like it, then it must suck" wankers. I'm just bored with it. Right now, I really like Sigur Ros and Opeth (especially Damnation). I alos listen to early 70s English pub rock. love the Faces, Dave Mason, Stone the Crows, Steamhammer, Lindesfarne, and Humble Pie.
Hey, 9 years later and the list still lives! It goes to show you that there's no greater force in the universe than guitarists argueing over who is better! Just wanted to update a few things, when I ragged on Jack White, it was 2003. They had only 1 decent album out. I wouldn't be as harsh now. Still think he's too high though. Everyone's comments are very insightful. Goes to show you that even when everyone has a different opinion, most people can get together and see the truth in what other people say. I also want to say that I absolutely love Neil Young, but I still don't think he's a top 100 guitar player. Another criteria for the list, if you don't play lead guitar in your own band, you can't be on the list. This knocks off Joan Jett (who I still like in leather) and Keith Richards among others.
For me, the 3rd to 5th seasons were the best. Well before Homer became an unfunny characterature of himself. They were all still written as real people. My favorite by far is when Homer refuses to go to church and stays home to watch football. Rev Lovejoy - "We can all live together, be you Christian, Jew, or other"
Worst episode - I think it's the one where Lisa thinks every Simpson gets stupider as they age. A frightening analogy for the actual show.
Thanks for the info. I always assumed he was popular but then again, the Spice Girls used to rule the country right? I've been getting some imports of old Humble Pie records that are unavailable in the USA. Just got Town and Country which I love. The internet has made getting imports a lot easier. Used to be a trip to the House of Guitars in Rochester to get any import. I also had to get some XTC over the internet as if it ain't rap, it's not in the mall.
Sail Away – Randy Newman
River – Joni Mitchell
Chain – The Fire Theft
Water Song – Hot Tuna
Take Me Back – Humble Pie
The Radio – Ida
Encantada – Ida
The Way That He Sings – My Morning Jacket
We’re All Alone – Boz Scaggs
Winter Song – Lindesfarne
On Saturday Afternoons In 1963 – Rickie Lee Jones
Broken Man – Crooked Fingers
Handful of Stars – Peter Bruntnell
Shizukana Hibi No Kaidan Wo – Dragon Ash
Misty Morning, Albert Bridge – Pogues
Agaetis Byrjun – Sigur Ros
Song To the Siren – Tim Buckley
The Last - Replacements
I got a Listen First CD with many dance mixes on it, a much more mellow CD called I Ain't a Hitter Anymore which was my taste to a T, and the David Sedaris (from nearby Johnson City NY)one.
Did you happen to notice that I put a Jobriath song on the CD I sent you? And he's no. 1! It's the only semi-listenable song on the album. The rest of it sounds like Meatloaf crossed with Liza Minnelli but way more over the top if you can believe it. Rhino handmade is going to reissue his albums in a few months.
Obviously opinion is just that and debating the merits or ratings of certain albums can be fruitless at times. What you like is what you like. What I like is what I like. That said, the first Little Feat album is one of my favorites. I realize 3 1/2 is higher than average, but it's really a great album and different in a weird quirky brilliant way.
Just a word of warning as they instigator of this movie viewing:
If you check yes to any of the following, trust me, you don't want to see this movie:
[] I'm a happy person
[] I believe there's good in everyone
[] I care about my fellow man
[] I believe lives of people in other countries aren't so bad
On the depression scale, this movie ranks slightly below Joe Piscipo moving in next door and Sylvia Plath using your kitchen.
What are they going to do about the ending and the story with a story about the pirates? They have to leave the pirate stuff out to even have a chance of filming it and that explains what Ozzy's doing. Plus I can't believe a studio will pay for a film with that downbeat of an ending. Not in the USA. I love the comic and have read it at least 5 times, but it's unfilmable. Maybe as a TV miniseries it could be done but no way as a movie.
I agree with you in the most part. My tastes have definitely changed. I guess the definition of "greatest" is what matters most. If it helps, my guitar style is pretty much all feel. I'm left handed but I play right handed because I have a mild case of CP in my right hand and arm. Makes any complicated fingerpicking or picking patterns impossible to me. My critisms run both ways, I have no technical skill (probably a lot like Neil Young, and I can play the Rockin' in the Free World solo just like him) but it sounds really good. I can't play other people's solos note for note but what I do play always fits and sounds pretty decent. I have had other guitarists tell me I suck and shouldn't play in a band and I've had high praise. Hard to say.
Music I listen to no runs to extremes. I can't listen to contemporary American music. I'm not one of those "if people like it, then it must suck" wankers. I'm just bored with it. Right now, I really like Sigur Ros and Opeth (especially Damnation). I alos listen to early 70s English pub rock. love the Faces, Dave Mason, Stone the Crows, Steamhammer, Lindesfarne, and Humble Pie.
Hey, 9 years later and the list still lives! It goes to show you that there's no greater force in the universe than guitarists argueing over who is better! Just wanted to update a few things, when I ragged on Jack White, it was 2003. They had only 1 decent album out. I wouldn't be as harsh now. Still think he's too high though. Everyone's comments are very insightful. Goes to show you that even when everyone has a different opinion, most people can get together and see the truth in what other people say. I also want to say that I absolutely love Neil Young, but I still don't think he's a top 100 guitar player. Another criteria for the list, if you don't play lead guitar in your own band, you can't be on the list. This knocks off Joan Jett (who I still like in leather) and Keith Richards among others.
For me, the 3rd to 5th seasons were the best. Well before Homer became an unfunny characterature of himself. They were all still written as real people. My favorite by far is when Homer refuses to go to church and stays home to watch football. Rev Lovejoy - "We can all live together, be you Christian, Jew, or other"
Worst episode - I think it's the one where Lisa thinks every Simpson gets stupider as they age. A frightening analogy for the actual show.
My Listen First CD was all dance tracks with a few remixes thrown in. Doesn't sound like yours. I think they were all different.
Thanks for the info. I always assumed he was popular but then again, the Spice Girls used to rule the country right? I've been getting some imports of old Humble Pie records that are unavailable in the USA. Just got Town and Country which I love. The internet has made getting imports a lot easier. Used to be a trip to the House of Guitars in Rochester to get any import. I also had to get some XTC over the internet as if it ain't rap, it's not in the mall.
This was my Secret Santa CD
Sail Away – Randy Newman
River – Joni Mitchell
Chain – The Fire Theft
Water Song – Hot Tuna
Take Me Back – Humble Pie
The Radio – Ida
Encantada – Ida
The Way That He Sings – My Morning Jacket
We’re All Alone – Boz Scaggs
Winter Song – Lindesfarne
On Saturday Afternoons In 1963 – Rickie Lee Jones
Broken Man – Crooked Fingers
Handful of Stars – Peter Bruntnell
Shizukana Hibi No Kaidan Wo – Dragon Ash
Misty Morning, Albert Bridge – Pogues
Agaetis Byrjun – Sigur Ros
Song To the Siren – Tim Buckley
The Last - Replacements
I got a Listen First CD with many dance mixes on it, a much more mellow CD called I Ain't a Hitter Anymore which was my taste to a T, and the David Sedaris (from nearby Johnson City NY)one.
I just mine in the mail. Thanks for taking the trouble Jim. Have some listening to do...
How about the end of Fight Club with the Pixies? Great ending made perfect with the song.
If you want to Email me your address, I can send you a copy. jkowalew@twcny.rr.com.
No dissing Gamera. Turtles rule!
I have Ong Bak and Gamera 2 on VCD if anyone is interested in those.
Hey Jim,
Did you happen to notice that I put a Jobriath song on the CD I sent you? And he's no. 1! It's the only semi-listenable song on the album. The rest of it sounds like Meatloaf crossed with Liza Minnelli but way more over the top if you can believe it. Rhino handmade is going to reissue his albums in a few months.
jk
Obviously opinion is just that and debating the merits or ratings of certain albums can be fruitless at times. What you like is what you like. What I like is what I like. That said, the first Little Feat album is one of my favorites. I realize 3 1/2 is higher than average, but it's really a great album and different in a weird quirky brilliant way.
Just a word of warning as they instigator of this movie viewing:
If you check yes to any of the following, trust me, you don't want to see this movie:
[] I'm a happy person
[] I believe there's good in everyone
[] I care about my fellow man
[] I believe lives of people in other countries aren't so bad
On the depression scale, this movie ranks slightly below Joe Piscipo moving in next door and Sylvia Plath using your kitchen.
What are they going to do about the ending and the story with a story about the pirates? They have to leave the pirate stuff out to even have a chance of filming it and that explains what Ozzy's doing. Plus I can't believe a studio will pay for a film with that downbeat of an ending. Not in the USA. I love the comic and have read it at least 5 times, but it's unfilmable. Maybe as a TV miniseries it could be done but no way as a movie.
I enjoyed Anchorman quite a bit. I'd recommend it, especially if you were around in the 70s. Didn't see Yo Robot though.