Don't read this before 11-3 (Greg's early post, Nice!)

• Eric Clapton – Clapton - 4.5
Classic. I picked this off the shelf not knowing if it was a rock CD (one of my favorites is Behind the Sun), but was pleasantly surprised with what it actually is. I suppose that today it’s a lot like so many other cds that other “aging” artists are putting out, but it’s Clapton, come on.
• Sea Level – Sea Level - 2.5
Been done so many times by so many bands, I just couldn’t listen long enough to get into Sea Level. I’m sure that they have a huge cult following from the days at the Sting, but I can’t get into this style of music. Nothing ticks me off more than hearing an instrumental version of a classic song “Scarborough Affair”, I hate Kenny G, these guys aren’t Kenny G but, come on. Ultimately, just too 70’s jam band for my taste.
• Brian Wilson – Reimagining Gershwin - 4
Rhapsody in Blue is one of my favorite pieces so I was excited to hear about this. It’s perfect! Wilson is a classic, Gershwin is a classic, this cd isn’t a classic, but I loved it.
• Superchunk – Majesty Shedding - 2.5
I’m going to give the same advise to Superchunk that some record guy gave to the Stones, “lose the singer and you guys will go far”. Maybe that’s why I’m not a record producer. I seem to always like the bands that everyone else thinks suck. That in mind, these guys must be really great.
• The Whigs – Give em all al big fat lip - 3.5
Big surprise, but these guys were new to me. I’ve heard of them, but have never heard them. It’s funny, but they are so similar to so many other bands that I wouldn’t give two listens to, but these guys just appealed to me. Sometimes you can’t explain why you like one thing and not another. I love Jimi Hendrix’s songs, but pretty much only when they are done by other artists. The Whigs had a good feel and the vocalist had the right voice for the music. Funny how that works, but it works. Since it’s against the rules to vote on my own disk, the Greg’s coveted pick of the month this month goes to the Whigs, nice job fellas.
• The Flashcubes – GH
Got it late, but loved it. Catchy, fun and really easy to listen to. Love the song about the chick with five personalities. Happens to me all the time.
• What make a good live band a good live band? What bands that you like
have disappointed you when you've seen them live. Just general
discussion about what makes a good concert.
Bad
The Black Crows
The Cult (apparently any band that starts with “The”)
Good
Chicago
Tool
Moody Blues