Cooperstown Interuptus Meeting Reviews

July 2011

 

Stevie Ray Vaughan- Couldn't Stand the Weather

Stevie is a guitar viruoso with a distinct sound and style who can be identified immediately and who has been mimicked endlessly. CSTW showcases his versatility with nods to serious blues, boogie woogie, hillbilly, jazz  and over the top godlike wailing. Arguably this is his best album and without a doubt and example of Mongilloing in its purest form.  (5.0)

Yo Yo Ma- Plays Ennio Morricone

Being well versed in the ways of cello I can with a clear mind say that Yo Yo is cello shredder.  But of course  shredding the cello isn't the same as shredding a Gibson or Fender Strat. While there is nothing  remotely wrong with any part of this recording it put me to sleep. But as noted before saying YO YO Ma is extremely entertaining. (2.5)

Warren Hayes- Man in Motion

White man soul, which basically means no soul. A Michael Bolton who can play a pretty good guitar. (2.0)

Thea Gilmore-John Wesley Harding

As a Dylan fanatic I went into this with a sour countenance. Why cover an album in its entirety? Why Dylan? And c'mon, a chick? With much chagrin I found myself rooting for Thea midway through wanting the next song to be as good as its predecessor. She breathed new life into each song, not just covering them but recreating them. Each song was retooled. A rocked up "Wicked Messenger" and "Drifter's Edge" the  hillbilly-ed "Down on the Cover" the  lamented "Dear Landlord".  The only song I didn't connect with was the closer, "I'll be Your Baby Tonight". Pleasantly surprised (4.)

Mavericks-Trampoline

A blend of Beatles, Orbison and Vegas. Malo has a great voice, the band is awesome and songs well written. Slight problem is that it is too good. Too perfect. This was a favorite disc of mine when it came out but it doesn't hold me like it did, but that is not to say it isn't a well done recording. Just sounds more like blue hair country pop now. (3)

Stiff Records

Interesting mix with some established acts and some oddball acts. Some song definite  classics, some good and some downright bleeech. Kept half, quickly deleted the bleeech.

Topic

In the spirit, I put down my most listened to albums of the 70s. There are better albums not listed.

Kiss- Alive

George Harrison- All Things Must Pass

Led Zeppelin- Houses of the Holy

Pink Floyd- Wish You Were Here

Dylan- Hurricane

Dylan- Blood on the Tracks

Beatles- Let it Be

Stones- Exile on Main Street

Stones- Sticky Fingers

Who- who's Next

Aerosmith - Rocks

Wings- Over America

Ian Hunter- You're Never Alone with a Schitzophrenic

J Geils- Blow Your Face Out

Zappa - Hot Rats

Chicago- IV