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Quoted from PoMC:Along with Death and Taxes, another inevitability is there's always a Dan Fogelberg album in every record bin at the flea market. Oak Ridge Boys would be a close 2nd.
Don't forget this one:
There was a time when the used album bins were full of these.
Quoted from dookski:New one tonight thanks to three60in at toadhallonline.com. It put my baby to sleep, so it's worth its weight in gold.
"...........Freddy get ready, rock steady! When Johnny strikes up the band."
Quoted from SteveO:I agree. Some Enchanted Evening is one of my favorite live records.
Don't forget "On Your Feet, Or On Your Knees".
Quoted from pabloshootagain:Let's see if you can guess what is this ? Maybe you're too young !!
I was in first grade of high school (1979 )
When I was at school, the guy in the next room played this over and over non-stop.
I don't need to hear it again 
Quoted from Tbgolfen:Picked up this beauty to give vinyl a try at the office. Sounds horrible but for background music it might be acceptable.
Cool, but might not be so good for your vinyl.
Quoted from Lethal_Inc:"........ Don't have a record player anymore so they are in storage."
GET THEM OUT!!!! 
Quoted from Fulltilt:Does anybody else remember the Sound Guard record preservation system?
I have a lot of my albums dated on the jacket after using it. So far they still sound great!
https://www.etsy.com/listing/173008359/1970s-sound-guard-record-preservation
My favorite Little Feat album!
Quoted from AudioHaven:Another vinyl addict here! Here's me enjoying spinning some at my old place...
That's a nice rig.
I'm sure it sounds as good as it looks!
Quoted from SteveO:They were selling vinyl at the Yes concert last night. $25 each was steep and I have all their early stuff anyway on vinyl.
Who is playing bass for them now?
Quoted from SteveO:$25 each was steep ........
I agree. Seems that all the new vinyl is pretty expensive. I haven't bought a new one in quite a while.
Used ones though, at $3.00 - $5.00.......That's a bargain!
Quoted from pinster68:I'm fairly certain I'm going to hell for this.
No way.
That one gets regular play in our house.
A good assortment of eighties pop !
Quoted from Azmodeus:Joes garage is my favorite Zappa song. Forever I think.
I couldn't possibly pick a favorite!!! 
Quoted from Jam_Burglar:I've been digging for a LONG time and I have to say that Zappa records are just not that easy to come by, especially on the cheap. One Size Fits all may be the only one I've ever found below $10. Zappa fans are just that hard core. I've got lots George Duke records though.
Yes, Zappa has a huge catalog, but they almost never turn up in the used album bins.
A few years ago I found a pristine copy of Sheik Yourbouti at a flea market for $3.
The vendor asked me why I wanted to buy it, because.....you know.....Zappa sucks.
I said, "why are you selling it then?" as I handed him the money.
Unfortunately he (Zappa) has that stigma with some people.
Their loss. 
Quoted from barkerlake:Any Townes Van Zandt fans here?
I have the CD box set.
He has been called the "songwriter's songwriter".
I would urge anyone who is not familiar with him to explore his work.
E
Quoted from Fulltilt:Yes, I have a few. I love good 45s. Wish I had a nice juke to go along with them.
The record store I frequent has a MOUNTAIN of 45's. At $.50 a piece, it's tempting!
I'm thinking of getting a jukebox. What a blast it would be to grab a bunch of them and fill the jukebox.
Good or bad.....they would certainly be fun to listen to.
Quoted from ssbodyman:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/493608538/love-the-worlds-first-intelligent-turntable?ref=61fr6y
This thing looks amazing to me! What do you guys think?
So, you asked me what I think.
What's the point?
Kind of like putting a modern engine in a Model A Ford.
Just my opinion.
E
Quoted from pinster68:Listening to Sargent Peppers this morning, and for the first time with a set of decent cans. Wow, seriously never gave this album the necessary credit. Such great detail I haven't heard before.
I've been doing that a lot lately, too.
Listening to old familiar albums with "new ears".
E
Quoted from Fulltilt:Anyone ever listen to Dregs? Steve Morse was an incredible guitarist. I used to catch them regularly at a local club in Chapel Hill in the 70's.
I was lucky enough to see them in 1982 at, of all places, the Philadelphia Zoo.
The Hooters opened up for them.
What a strange mix of people in the audience.
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Quoted from Fulltilt:Late night southern blues with some Wet Willie.
Saw them in concert with Lynard Skynard as the intro band. Oh yeah..» YouTube video
$9.00 to see Led Zeppelin.
Those were the days.
Quoted from littlecammi:So I snapped a couple quick pics last night. One of my living room with the stereo/quadraphonic gear in the back corner and another of the two stacks: the right stack for stereo and the left stack adding 4-channel sources and the rear channel amplification. I built the walnut stands to house the equipment with the turntables on top (and the walnut stands for the 4 JBL L100s in the corners), but later added the Sony CD-changer to the stereo stack.
A thing of beauty!
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Quoted from Fulltilt:I think Friday night is good for some Ian Anderson to kick it off.
Aqualung is a great album but, like Dark Side of the Moon, the radio stations really beat the crap out of it.
Quoted from Ronnie1114:The latest speakers pickup: A set of JBL L80t, scored them off Craigslist. Currently waiting on a re-foam kit for them. Very excited.
Just re-foamed a set of EPI's last night.
I never did it before. Was pretty easy!
http://www.simplyspeakers.com/
Tonight I put them together and try them out. Can't wait!
Let me know how it went with yours.
E
Quoted from MXV:My current record room. I'm going to run out of space soon.
You are my new hero.
Quoted from Agent57:Speaking of favorite live albums, I'm playing one of mine right now:
I've never been a big fan of live albums, but this one is definitely one of my faves!
Quoted from Agent57:Spinning more Neil today, playing the 16 minute rehearsal version of Words (ie. Side 3) now...
I love that version!
In fact, one of my favorite NY albums.
Quoted from Agent57:"........... This album never gets old."
Cool! Never seen that one before.
Gotta love "The Dan!"
Quoted from dmbjunky:I was listening to Heart Like A Wheel earlier this week. I caught You're No Good on the radio and decided to spin the record.
Love the Little Feat cover of "Willin". Sneaky Pete on steel guitar. Wonderful!
Quoted from Agent57:Kicking back on a Sunday afternoon while listening to Bloomfield tear it up on Side 1...
Been searching the bins for Mike Bloomfield stuff.
Not easy to find.
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Quoted from Fulltilt:It's almost hump day... 1/2 way to the weekend.
It'll get you by tonight...
I'm pretty sure he's embarrassed by this one:
Quoted from pudealee:"….........So, there are no blah B-Sides.".
?????????? Dude! 
yea.... I know....the whole "Who / pinball cliché ".
But seriously, the Who really does it for me when playing pinball!
E
Quoted from Fulltilt:Been so long but I remember now why I loved this album. Time to "tend my garden".
I've seen this picture a million times, and never realized before that it was clipped together.
I mean, riding choppers on a snowy muddy road? No hats or gloves? 
Quoted from Dee-Bow:That's crazy! Unless u only use a jukebox..i hate rippin' flecords
The record store I go to has a mountain of 45's.
At $.50 a piece, I'd love to buy a pile of them!
A jukebox would be most cool to have.
Just don't have the room for it right now.
The record store we go to has a pile of 45's for $.50 a piece.
A whole box for $20.00.
So I grabbed a box without even looking inside.
Spent the whole weekend listening to them.
What a blast!
A lot of sappy hits from the sixties and seventies. A lot of stuff we never heard of.
A pile we didn't even get to yet.
A strong argument for getting a jukebox!
For anyone close enough to visit.
Definitely worth the trip.
Double Decker Records, Allentown PA
http://www.doubledeckerrecords.com/
E
Quoted from Rascal_H:Tonight’s listen.
I bought that album when it came out.
It has always been one of my "go to" albums.
A true classic!
E
Danny Gatton was an amazing guitarist.
After years of battling depression, he chose to end his life.
We all know how it went down.
Please show some respect.
Eric
901's are nice speakers, but a little weak in the low end.
You'll need a pretty powerful amp to drive them.
And, as said earlier they have a special eq that you will need.
I have a pair of Series four, going on thirty years. I like them.
E
My friend struck a deal on CL for a bunch of Martin speakers.
The guy was a personal friend of Mr. Martin and several of these speakers were custom
Made for him.
So we drove into Long Island and filled the mini van with speakers. A total trip of 500 miles!
I got a pair out of the deal!
These things kick ass.
They work well hooked to my old Dynaco.
I'm retiring my 901's.
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Quoted from yfz450:This mornings spin.
Is that the black, or "marbled" vinyl?
Funny.... we just watched "The Life and Times of Steve Marriott" last night.
I got to see them in 1980 with ZZ Top.
E
Quoted from rolandthoms:".......... My gift of vinyl to my 16 year old son."
Quoted from Fulltilt:Turned 62 today. Had to find the right bday tune.
And a little Little Feat leads to more Little Feat.
Skin It Back
Always loved the art on their albums!
Happy birthday!
E
Quoted from Jason43:Not exactly related to vinyl, but relevant. Here's what happens when your Boston terriers get in a fight with yout AR's...
I'm not so sure a "thumbs up" is the right response.
I mean, I'm pretty sure it wasn't funny when it happened.
But it's kind of funny
Quoted from Pickle:When you just can’t decide what to listen to....variety is great sometimes.
I would like a jukebox someday.
Do you ever get tired of it? Does the novelty wear off?
This is a serious decision for me, as my space is limited.
E
Quoted from vid1900:".......The last of the guitar gods, Johnny Marr"
» YouTube video
Funny you should mention Johnny Marr. Last night I had a visit with the Smiths!
Quoted from Chisox:Another of my HOF selections.
Years ago, we saw the Replacements.
After the show, my cousin ran up to the stage to talk to the guys.
She came running back screaming that "Harry" signed her jacket.
I said, "nobody in the band is named Harry".
Looking at her jacket, it did look like it said Harry.
But.....it said "kick me".
Tommy Stinson wrote "kick me" on the back of her jacket!
What a classic Replacements thing to do.
She was crushed.
I thought it was funny as hell.
E
Quoted from bob_e:BTO Bachman Turner Overdrive 1974
The front of the album cover is embossed, you don't get that with a CD in its jewel box.
That was my go-to album for cleaning my pot, in college!
^^^^^^^ That's gotta be one of the greatest albums of all time!!!!!! ^^^^^^^^^^
Still can't believe he's gone.
E
Quoted from Dee-Bow:A southern boy dont need u around anyhow! Of course I'm Canadian,so I must question his judgement!
Dude?????? 
I'm thinking of investing in a record cleaner.
What do you guys use, and what are your thoughts and comments on them?
Thanks!
Eric
Yeah..I have one of those too, and it works great after many years.
I was looking for something that worked on the dirty second hand records, that I am buying now.
I saw an ultrasonic unit last weekend, but it was close to $5000!!!!!
Found some on Amazon that were more in my price range. Around $79.00.
I was wondering how well units like this worked.
cleaner (resized).jpgQuoted from shock_me:As long as you are cleaning with a good solution they will all give you good results. I landed on this one and I really like it. It wasn't cheap, but it also didn't break the bank like some of the higher end units. Wet cleaning saved a lot of old vinyl in this house![quoted image]
How does the Okki Nokki work?
Does it have a vacuum?
Quoted from manitouguy:I have been very happy with my ‘spin clean’ FYI
That one is more in my price range!
Quoted from Redketchup:My little daugther set up! She loves vinyl
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Hooray!
My twenty year old daughter loves vinyl too, and has amassed quite a collection.
Right now she is into the southern rock thing. Skynyrd, Blackfoot, and she is currently listening to Molly Hatchet!
That's my girl.
E
Quoted from Fulltilt:Wife and I looking for a new house. I found a listing today but sometimes the address makes you say "no" before seeing the house.
What a great song! It's been ages since I've seen the video.
Thanks! E
Quoted from Chisox:Moment of silence for my record listening as I had to tear down my gear and put it into storage until Thanksgiving due to rehabbing in my basement. Same with my pins. I’m going to be one cranky mofo for a month.
Don't think I could make it. 
Quoted from Chisox:Zappa Plays Zappa? Or are his money grubbing siblings still blocking him?
The tour is now called "Choice Cuts".
He still plays all Frank's music, and does it well!
From what I understand, the legal issues between the Zappa children has been resolved.
I got to see Frank only once, in 1988. I believe it was his last tour.
What Dweezil does is commendable. Bringing Frank's music to new audiences and keeping it alive.
I hope he continues to do it for a long time!
E
Quoted from Fulltilt:And bring Dinah-Moe along.
.......On your pigmy pony.
Quoted from ZipTideRide:Those two sure were something to look at in their day! Nancy still doesn't look bad despite being old enough to be my mom...
They still look pretty good!
h (resized).jpgQuoted from zaki:ok, i need to ask and it's a stupid question. does vinyl really sound better than a cd or high res download? i had a vinyl player as a kid, but i didn't use it for music. more for children read along books. i've gotten mixed answers from some folks if it does sound better i'm interested in getting a player, but sort of wonder it is will sound better or would it be for more enthusiasts?
It's the whole experience.
Removing the record from the sleeve, the ritual of cleaning it and dropping the needle on it.
Reading the liner notes and artwork while you're listening to it.
And, I think that most here would agree with me, is buying them !
Nothing beats hours spent browsing through the bins at your favorite record store.
And yes......I like the way they sound too!
Quoted from oropuro:Pinball inspired artwork on this vinyl
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What's the story on that cool looking table under the album?
Quoted from pinballjah:I assume it doesn't get the paper portion of the record wet? Does it use regular water and do you need to buy replacement parts for it? Thanks.
There is a solution that you add to the water. There are two brushes that contact the record. All of that is replaceable.
The label doesn't get wet.
WWW.spinclean.com
Quoted from pacmanretro:Can I just use my salad spinner?
........hey, they're your records!
Quoted from Fulltilt:Needs to be more Nealo’.
His guitar bleeds.
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That album was on my turntable constantly, when I was in college!
Quoted from rolandthoms:No fans of Lloyd here, friend
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WOW!
I'm guessing there is an interesting story behind the guitar?
Quoted from rolandthoms:I’ve seen Lloyd live a dozen times. Have had a few conversations over the years I convinced him to sell me that red Gibson J-45 (late 60s model) about 12 years ago. He came out a couple years back and played a concert at my house Reunited with his old friend. Unforgettable evening.
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Did he play any pinball ?
Quoted from EdisonArcade:Nice find! I love their version of Bouree. I didn't remember that pop-up though...because I never knew it existed.
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Keep looking !
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Quoted from Fulltilt:Timeless. At least cause it’s the year I graduated high school.
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1974 not 1952. Right?
Quoted from Chisox:Happy Friday all, cheers.
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And cheers to you too!
Bob is one of my heroes.
Listened to this last night.
Forgot how much I love this album.
Husker-Du-Warehouse-Songs-And-Stories-1987-2 (resized).jpgQuoted from ssbodyman:".....RIP Peter thanks for the fun tunes"
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Every night after I got home from school, it was channel 48 for Speed Racer, and the Monkees!
Yup......I loved that show.
E
Quoted from Chisox:My favorite guitar player in all his glory. He’s from another planet.
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Just listened to that one last night too !
Quoted from Chisox:My favorite guitar player in all his glory. He’s from another planet.
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I'm pretty sure everybody has that one, and Wired, in thier collection.
Quoted from Goronic:"What is the top, must have rock vinyl of the 70s that every collection should have?"
I don't think I could pick a #1, there are so many.
But...........this is one that I always come back to.
wz (resized).jpgSo............speaking of classic albums from the seventies, my daughter got an early pressing of Animals, that sounds fantastic.
We decided to listen to it on Saturday night.
The dogs were being assholes and barked through half of side one.
I suppose that this is a common problem?
Dash (2) (resized).jpgd1 (resized).jpgQuoted from snyper2099:This is the album you are thinking of...
I highly recommend the original pressing of it.
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When that album came out, my mom bought it.
My dad hated it, so she gave it to me.
I played it so much, that it was destroyed.
I still have it, but it is no longer playable!
E
Quoted from Fulltilt:Back at ya’ chisox! With side 13.
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I am the heaven
I am the water
Ich bin der Dreck unter deinen Walzen (I am the dirt beneath your rollers)
(Oh no, whip it on me, honey!)
Ich bin dein geheimer Schmutz (I am your secret smut)
Und verlorenes Metallgeld (And lost metal money)
(Metallgeld)
Ich bin deine Ritze (I am your cracks)
Ich bin deine Ritze und Schlitze (I am your cracks & crannies)
I am the clouds
I am embroidered
Ich bin der Autor aller Felgen (I am the author of all tucks)
Und Damast Paspeln (And damask piping)
Ich bin der Chrome Dinette (I am The Chrome Dinette)
Ich bin der Chrome Dinette (I am The Chrome Dinette)
Ich bin Eier aller Arten (I am eggs of all persuasions)
Ich bin alle Tage und Nachte (I am all days and nights)
Ich bin alle Tage und Nachte (I am all days and nights)
Ich bin hier (I am here)
Und du bist mein Sofa (And you are my sofa)
Ich bin hier (I am here)
Und du bist mein Sofa (And you are my sofa)
Ich bin hier (I am here)
Und du bist mein Sofa (And you are my sofa)
Yeah, my Sofa
Yeah-ha-hey
Quoted from Fulltilt:So sad for the loss of Paul Barrere.
Let’s play The Last Record Album for the honor.
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….And we lose another one.
One of my favorite bands of all time.
A sad day.
Quoted from guitarded:Finally got this little AR project finished up and running. Billie Holiday sounds splendid.[quoted image][quoted image]
I used to have one of those.
I gave it away years ago.
Stupid idiot
Yours is very nice!!!!
Eric
Quoted from yfz450:Been using this cart for about a year also. Pleasantly surprised how well it sounds.[quoted image]
Welcome back!!!!!!!
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Quoted from swampfire:……." My wife and I have about 800 records between us."
after twenty years of marriage, we finally merged our collections. This picture was taken about ten years ago.
records (resized).jpgQuoted from CrazyLevi:I like how Saturday night everybody’s high brow tastes devolve into good old rock n roll
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I think the increased consumption of alcohol has a lot to do with it.
......not a bad thing, mind you!
Quoted from CrazyLevi:"……….Tejas sounds amazing and it’s purple for some reason. Funny thing I didn’t realize until I listened to it that I didn’t know a single song on it, no hits."
That was the first ZZ Top album I ever bought.
I always thought that a gold tooth wouldn't look out of place on that picture of Dusty!
E
Quoted from pacmanretro:The real question I have is can I play my Hokie Pokie Sound Machine on it
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I always thought those things were cool.
How well does it work?
I would guess it is not very good for your records.
E.
Quoted from CrazyLevi:It is?!
Who is rating cars albums these days beyond 3 people here?
I remember buying Panorama when it came out, expecting it to be like the first two albums.
I played side one and fell asleep before it was over.
I never even listened to side two. Ever.
I gave it away sometime later.
For a while the bins were overflowing with used copy's of Panorama.
I guess a lot of other people felt the same way as me.
Quoted from guitarded:Best of the 80s?
Well, I start them in 79...
so, the early 80s go to Joe Jackson for me. The Intervention Records releases of his 1st 2 (also Night and Day) are well worth your time and money.
There was so much good music coming out at that time, I couldn't keep up with it.
E
Quoted from gonzo73:"So what did you folks get?"
I picked these two up:
EJ1 (resized).jpgSD1 (resized).jpgQuoted from Azmodeus:"Has anyone ever heard an old album, only to have it become revealed to you as absolute magic."
This is why I will not listen to an album before buying it.
Many of my favorite albums were albums I did not like upon the first listening.
This is also why I don't get rid of albums......you just never know!
E
Quoted from Azmodeus:"...…. A lot of Bowie recently. Black star. Lazarus."
Bowie's death hit me hard. I bought Blackstar and listened to it once.
I'm not sure if I'm ready to hear it again. Maybe.....I just don't know.
E
Thank you. That's the first time I've listened to it since his passing.
Profoundly sad and beautiful.
Bowie turned his own death into art.
E
Quoted from Fulltilt:Need some Dregs and Steve Morse Punk Sandwich!
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The DBT album in the background sort of compliments the artwork on the Dregs album.
I'm guessing that was intentional?
Quoted from Foxxstone_80:Some examples of used record players I found, any of these worth checking out?
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I think I'd pass on those.
Quoted from Foxxstone_80:Yeah, they threw a record on it. I thought it sounded really good. Of course there was music playing overhead, so hard to get a definite idea of how it would sound in my house, but standing right next to it the sound seemed really smooth (if that's a thing)
down_the_rabbit_hole (resized).jpgQuoted from CrazyLevi:Everybody I know has that album but has never listened to it.
I had a copy at one point. Never listened to it.
Levi!
This is a classic.
Find another copy ASAP
E
Quoted from fnosm:I owned this twice before listening to it. And with the exception of "My Baby Gives It Away" it took around 6 - 8 listens to start to enjoy the music.
Yes, that is true.
I bought it when it came out, and wasn't really crazy about it. But....it grew on me.
A lot of my favorite albums were like that.
My wife is crazy about the song "Annie" and has been seeking anything and everything by Ronnie Lane lately.
Quoted from bob_e:Did Steve Winwood play woodwind instruments?
I'm pretty sure he could play anything he wanted!
Quoted from Fulltilt:Jackson + cocaine = magic.
All these years of listening to that album, and I finally figured out what the song "Rosie" was about.
E
Quoted from PatWoodrailLVR:Nothing goes quite so well with vinyl as tube audio! Some have been saying vinyl is making a comeback, I say it never left.
Nice to see another ST70 out there!
Quoted from CrazyLevi:I just can’t roll with vintage amps.
Need to be able to use a remote.
.....and I thought you were old school!
Spread the glue on, let it dry, then peel it off (the fun part!).
There are lots of youtube videos on this.
I bought this record and really liked it, but it was very noisy, so I figured....what the hell.
I'm glad I tried it. very pleased with the results!
E
Quoted from Fulltilt:But now my amp developed a hum in the left front channel…. Fuck!!
That sucks!
Now what?
Quoted from gonzo73:….."I can appreciate the Stones now....
But the WHO were epic power Chord GODS."
I quite agree.
The Stones were a band that I could take or leave, when I was younger.
Lately, I have been picking up the albums as I find them.
Guess I grew into them.
Some Girls definitely has one of the coolest album covers ever!
E
Excitable Boy is one of my favorite albums of all time!
My only complaints are the "disco" song, but from what I understand, he wasn't thrilled with it either.
and...it's too damn short.
A wonderful Strat album! Waddy Watchell just shines!
E
Quoted from Fulltilt:Who likes DBT? I love The Truckers!
They have never had a better lineup than they do right now.
(well, if Jason was still with them...……)
I have tickets to see them in May.
Can't wait!!
Eric
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