Best Ever Albums

Re: In Remembrance Of Those Who Are Gone

mianfei — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 20:31:16 GMT

Author: mianfei

Posted: 06/06/2026 00:31

Hayden wrote:

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Sonny Rollins—

Colossus—

His Way Out West was #54 in Joe S. Harrington’s Top 100 Albums back in 2000.

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54. Way Out West—Sonny Rollins (Riverside, 1958): The greatest trio record ever. Of course concepts like “cohesion” and “interplay” govern such intimate settings, and what we’re talkin’ here is a three-way musical dialogue where each participant understands the notion of space and time. Rollins of course is bountiful on this alb[um]—I’ve always considered the mid-fifties pre-“retirement” era, which this hails from, his finest period (think Saxophone Colossus, another excellent alb[um], or stuff like “Manhattan” from the ill-fated Brass alb[um] on Verve) and Sonny’s at his best when he’s swinging freely, which the medium tempos and small-group setting of this affair enables him to do perfectly. Check out the mellifluous solo in “Come, Gone” for the absolute peak o’ post-Bop fifties cosmology. He knows his way around a ballad too, as “There Is No Greater Love” proves. What it’s all about is creating a voice, a language that’s distinctly one’s own…and it was around this time that Rollins was starting to do just that. The choice o’ Roy Brown and the underrated Shelly Manne on bass n’ drums, respectively, was more happenstance than any great calculation on the part o’ Sonny—what this alb[um] actually comes down to is Rollins’ attempt to ape the West Coast persuasion that was sweeping jazz during those years. Since that was a mostly whitey-led phenom, Rollins’ take on the whole thing is somewhat satirical, right down to the cover photo of him in a ten-gallon hat (GREAT fuggin’ cover too, this was the era when album cover art was just that—mainly, an artform, particularly in the realm o’ jazz). The choice o’ Manne as drummer is obviously a result of Rollins’ assimilation o’ “cool” but one must remember, during these years, Manne also sat in with ORNETTE [Coleman], who was also out in LA at the time, so y’ know, he at least had the foresight to see beyond the tepid stylings of most of his peers. And Roy Brown literally happened to be playing across the street so they nabbed him for the record. One of the highlights of this alb[um] is Brown’s very patient solo on “Wagon Wheel.” Elsewhere his playing is superb. Give these guys the golden donut for this one—and if y’ haven’t heard it, purchase immediately since it’s inconceivable there could a killjoy in the world who would not delight to its sweetened strains. That means even you, Jason.

Re: In Remembrance Of Those Who Are Gone

Johnnyo — Tue, 26 May 2026 08:57:15 GMT

Author: Johnnyo

Posted: 05/26/2026 12:57

Hayden wrote:

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Sonny Rollins—

Colossus—

No, really! That’s sad to hear

Re: In Remembrance Of Those Who Are Gone

Hayden — Tue, 26 May 2026 08:19:45 GMT

Author: Hayden

Posted: 05/26/2026 12:19

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Sonny Rollins—

Colossus—

Re: In Remembrance Of Those Who Are Gone

Johnnyo — Tue, 12 May 2026 01:19:02 GMT

Author: Johnnyo

Posted: 05/12/2026 05:19

roberto71 wrote:

Let It Flow (1977) by Dave Mason

Mr. Fantasy (1967) by Traffic

It was very sad news about Dave. Love Traffic

Re: In Remembrance Of Those Who Are Gone

roberto71 — Mon, 11 May 2026 16:23:43 GMT

Author: roberto71

Posted: 05/11/2026 20:23

Let It Flow (1977) by Dave Mason

Mr. Fantasy (1967) by Traffic

Re: In Remembrance Of Those Who Are Gone

JOSweetHeart — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 20:00:25 GMT

Author: JOSweetHeart

Posted: 05/01/2026 00:00

Sadly, David Allan Coe is the newest country person to ride off into the sunset. At the 11:08 mark of this clip, a butt kicking cover of his song named "The Ride" is done. 😄 😄 😄

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God bless you and his family and John always!!!

Holly

Re: In Remembrance Of Those Who Are Gone

JOSweetHeart — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 04:52:33 GMT

Author: JOSweetHeart

Posted: 04/19/2026 08:52

Legendary country music songwriter Don Schlitz is the newest person to ride off into the sunset. He was 73 and writing "The Gambler" was only the beginning for him. My only question is why did it take him so long to finally experience his Grand Ole Opry debut? I read elsewhere that it was only nine years ago.

God bless you and his family and those who still sing his song always!!!

Holly

P.S. Right here is my most favorite clip of his writing.

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Re: In Remembrance Of Those Who Are Gone

Johnnyo — Mon, 9 Mar 2026 12:33:21 GMT

Author: Johnnyo

Posted: 03/09/2026 16:33

Liedzeit wrote:

I told my wife that Country Joe McDonald had died. And she said: But how is Fish?

Gimme me an R
gimme me an I
gimme me a P

Sad news

Re: In Remembrance Of Those Who Are Gone

Liedzeit — Mon, 9 Mar 2026 08:20:20 GMT

Author: Liedzeit

Posted: 03/09/2026 12:20

I told my wife that Country Joe McDonald had died. And she said: But how is Fish?

Gimme me an R
gimme me an I
gimme me a P

Re: In Remembrance Of Those Who Are Gone

Johnnyo — Mon, 2 Mar 2026 10:41:07 GMT

Author: Johnnyo

Posted: 03/02/2026 15:41

Although not particularly well know i guess to the wider world, John Hammond was one of the great guitar players of the last 50 years

Wicked Grin (2001) by John Hammond

Is a great album of Tom Waits covers.

R.I.P. John

Re: Neil Sedaka

Johnnyo — Sun, 1 Mar 2026 05:14:15 GMT

Author: Johnnyo

Posted: 03/01/2026 10:14

Liedzeit wrote:

Neil Sedaka was one of the greatest artists ever. And he is especially dear to my heart because his Oh, Carol was the first song that I could understand completely.
I remember when he had his comeback in the mid seventies with Laughter in the Rain I liked him even better.
Best song: The Immigrant

Very sad. I'll admit that I was never into his music but I recognised the talent

Neil Sedaka

Liedzeit — Sun, 1 Mar 2026 02:19:27 GMT

Author: Liedzeit

Posted: 03/01/2026 07:19

Neil Sedaka was one of the greatest artists ever. And he is especially dear to my heart because his Oh, Carol was the first song that I could understand completely.
I remember when he had his comeback in the mid seventies with Laughter in the Rain I liked him even better.
Best song: The Immigrant

Re: In Remembrance Of Those Who Are Gone

Hayden — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:51:26 GMT

Author: Hayden

Posted: 02/25/2026 02:51

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Willie Colón—

Re: In Remembrance Of Those Who Are Gone

Hayden — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:41:30 GMT

Author: Hayden

Posted: 02/25/2026 02:41

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Éliane Radigue—

Re: In Remembrance Of Those Who Are Gone

Hayden — Sun, 8 Feb 2026 10:17:02 GMT

Author: Hayden

Posted: 02/08/2026 15:17

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The great, Ebo Taylor—

Re: In Remembrance Of Those Who Are Gone

Johnnyo — Sun, 8 Feb 2026 05:38:46 GMT

Author: Johnnyo

Posted: 02/08/2026 10:38

MadhattanJack wrote:

RIP Television bass player Fred Smith, at age 77...

That's him on the left:

Television
Marquee Moon (1977)

Also. the original bass player in Blondie if I'm not mistaken.

Sad news

Re: In Remembrance Of Those Who Are Gone

MadhattanJack — Sat, 7 Feb 2026 19:20:13 GMT

Author: MadhattanJack

Posted: 02/08/2026 00:20

RIP Television bass player Fred Smith, at age 77...

That's him on the left:

Television
Marquee Moon (1977)

Re: In Remembrance Of Those Who Are Gone

LedZep — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:05:09 GMT

Author: LedZep

Posted: 01/12/2026 15:05

RIP Bob Weir and Bela Tarr. Both huge artists.

Matt Kwasniewski-Kelvin, a founding member of Black Midi and the main songwriter on their debut, has apparently passed away. He has struggled with mental health, but we still don't know the cause of death. A truly tragic loss, dude was only 26. RIP.

https://www.reddit.com/r/bmbmbm/comments/1qawk7h/it_appears_that_matthew_kwasniewskikelvin/

Re: In Remembrance Of Those Who Are Gone

Johnnyo — Sun, 11 Jan 2026 03:21:46 GMT

Author: Johnnyo

Posted: 01/11/2026 08:21

So sad to hear of the passing of the legendary Grateful Dead guitarist Bob Weir at the age of only 78. Tragic.

I have loved the band since the mid 80's when a friend introduced me to them. I knew of them a little before that but not intimately. Great band. Since then I've acquired most of the studio albums and many of the live albums

Would be nice hear others reminisces of Bob and the band.

Re: In Remembrance Of Those Who Are Gone

Hayden — Wed, 7 Jan 2026 02:43:56 GMT

Author: Hayden

Posted: 01/07/2026 07:43

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Bela Tarr, 70—