Show 2 - 10/3 & 4 2004 (Mix II)

[Rick and Roll]

I'm going to do one more mixed bag show before I turn specific themes loose. Some of the songs are kinda funky, and some others push the boundaries of prog. But I think you wil enjoy it all the same.

1) Kraan - Jerk of Life - Kraan Live

One to get you in the mood.

2) Gentle Giant - Pantagruel's Nativity - Acquiring the Taste

This one has all things Giant - a little trumpet, a little xylophone, a blistering guitar lead....the masters at work.

3) Sylvian/Fripp - God's Monkey - The First Day

Is Bob Fripp actually SMILING on the record cover? You would be too if you made such a great CD. Sylvian sings so smooth.....

4) Tommy Bolin - Post Toastee - Private Eyes

A classic rocker. Enjoy.

5) Steve Tibbets - Yr - Ur

A technical genius who blows me away with a simple TWANGGGGG

6) Saga - Careful Where You Step - Silent Knight

These guys are in MY rock and roll hall of fame.

7) Gamalon - Jungle Fever - Gamalon

Something to change the mood...Ted Reinhardt plays everything on this one.

8) Ozric Tentacles - Imhotep - There Is Nothing

Typical of their earlier stuff, less riffing and more freaky.

9) Crack The Sky - Ice - Live at the Recher 6/19/99

I've seen this band about 15 times....and this is a show I was in attendance. Their versions of this and "She's A Dancer" are stunning. You will LOVE this one.

10) Brand X - XXL - Manifest Destiny

Another atypical tune by a classic band...picked it to get everyone dancing at their keyboards.

11) Acuity - Cul-de-sacs of Venus - Skyward

A subtle tune (unlike the rest of the CD)....with Mathew Parmenter on violin on this one.

12) Ozzy Osbourne - Diary of A Madman - (same)

My metal contribution for this week, a song of uncommon depth.

13) Uriah Heep - The Wizard

Kevishev's contribution.....thanks!

14) Djam Karet - Night of the Mexican Goat Sucker - Live at Nearfest 2001

The boys go to town on this one....brings back memories.

15) King's X - Out of the Silent Planet - Gretchen Goes to Nebraska

One of my favorite bands. Chromatically and sonically brilliant.

16) Extreme - Cupid's Dead - III Sides To Every Story

After their first high-school like first record, they put out three really good ones. This may be the one of the tightest songs I have ever heard. A powerhouse of a song.

17) Ben Mink - Vis-A-Vis - Foreign Exchange

I was estatic to find this on CD....a college favorite. A very pretty song to boot.

18) Tool - The Grudge - Lateralus

A powerful song. Maynard's scream towards the end is great. Exemplifies all that is good about this band.

19) Paul Weller - Shadow of the Sun - Wildwood

To bring us down a bit before Ms. Bush. My favorite song off of one of my favorite records, such a passionate tune.

20-31) Kate Bush - Hounds of Love

Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)
Hounds of Love
The Big Sky
Mother Stands For Comfort
Cloudbusting
And Dream of Sheep
Under Ice
Waking the Witch
Watching You Without Me
Jig of Life
Hello Earth
The Morning Fog

I can't say enough wonderful things about this record. "Cloudbusting" is just outstanding.

Feedback (good and bad) is always welcome. Hope you can all make it!