Stuff I've been listening to the last few days.... a few quick thoughts:
Band of Gypsies - Jimi Hendrix Is it me or is the version of "Power of Soul" which was released on Live at the Fillmore East about 3 times better than the version they picked for the Band of Gypsies album? Much more energy and the playing is just better. Buddy Miles bangs on the drums with more purpose and the solos are scorching - one of the best single live Jimi recordings. The only problem with the Band of Gypsies album is that every time I listen I end up with the "Who Knows" groove in my head for a whole day. Actually it's not a bad thing...
10,000 Days - Tool I think I've decided that Tool might be the most challenging band in the world. It literally takes years for me to "master" a Tool album, and I think they actually get more challenging with each one they make. They only release a new one every 5 years so it works out. I don't mean to make it sound like work because it's not - it's totally worth it. They are amazing, heavy as can be, disturbing, progressive and unique. No one but Tool has ever sounded like Tool.
Music From Big Pink - The Band I'm a little embarrassed to say I didn't really discover The Band until a few years ago but obviously I'm glad I did...
Because of the Times - Kings Of Leon All four Kings Of Leon albums are great. I don't find any one of the four to be better than any of the others...
Master Of The Moon - Dio After the first four Dio albums in the 80's (which I love) I started to lose interest - don't really know why but I still have never actually heard the three 90's Dio albums (not counting the 1992 Sabbath album Dehumanizer which was awesome). However, a review I read for 2000's Magica captured my attention and I got it and I think it's as good as any Dio album if not better. The next two are both pretty good as well including 2004's Master of the Moon. It's exactly what you would expect from Dio - witches, sailing away, evil, crucifixion etc. and that's exactly what makes it great. His voice is just as strong as it ever was, and I can't wait for the new Black Sabbath album coming out this year with Dio - the Mob Rules/Dehumanizer lineup.
Boston - Boston I will never get sick of this album - I can hear it a thousand times and I still love it every time.
Leviathan - Mastodon I really tried to like this album and I just don't get it. Way too busy and over the top. I just do not like this. I don't recommend it.
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