Birthdays:
Jefferson Airplane guitarist Jorma Kaukonen was born in 1940. In 1970, he formed Hot Tuna with the Airplane's Jack Casady.
Iron Butterfly drummer Ron Bushy (1945)
Iron Maiden guitarist Dave Murray (1955)
Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam-1964)
They Are Missed:
Songwriter Tim Hardin was born in Eugene, Oreegon in 1941. His songs include "Reason to Believe" and "If I Were a Carpenter." He died of a heroin overdose on December 29, 1980.
Eugene Record of the Chi-Lites ("Oh Girl") was born in 1940.
"Little" Esther Phillips ("Release Me") was born in 1935
Dan Hamilton, of Hamilton, Joe Frank and Reynolds, suffered a stroke and died in 1994.
Jackie Landry of The Chantels died of cancer in 1997 at the age of 56.
History:
Elton John and Bernie Taupin began writing songs together in 1969.
In 1959, Chuck Berry was arrested for transporting a minor across a state line for an immoral purpose. Berry claimed he was only giving a young lady a ride to her job as a hat-check girl at his St. Louis nightclub. Unbeknown to Berry, 14 year old Janice Norine was working as a prostitute. Although he will be convicted and given a five year sentence, the charges were eventually dropped.
In 1964, the Beach Boys made their first appearance on Shindig. The group performed "Little Saint Nick," "Dance, Dance, Dance," "Johnny B. Goode," and "Monster Mash."
In 1968, John Lennon and Yoko Ono, dressed as Santa and Mrs. Claus, distributed presents to the children of Apple's staff.
George Harrison released one of his rare Christmas records, "Ding Dong, Ding Dong" in 1974.
The Jimi Hendrix Experience's "Foxy Lady" was released in 1967.
John Lennon's film "Imagine" premiered on national TV in 1972.
Rod Stewart's idiotic song "Do Ya Think I'm Sexy" was released in 1978.
In 1972, former Grand Funk Railroad manager Terry Knight arrived during a concert by the band with a court order to seize $1m in money or assets. Police informed the ex-manager that he couldn't take anything until after the show.
New records making their first appearance on the US record charts in 1979 included: Rod Stewart's "I Don't Want to Talk About It", Anne Murray's "Daydream Believer", Queen's "Crazy Little Thing Called Love", Pat Benatar's "Heartbreaker" and Neil Diamond's "September Morn".
The Police were the highest earning touring group in 2007, bringing in nearly $132 million The band's 54 gig North American trek generated almost double the total of the second-placed act, Country star Kenny Chesney.
In 1985, Judas Priest fans Raymond Belknap and James Vance shot themselves after listening to the Judas Priest album ‘Stained Class.’ The two had drunk beer, smoked marijuana and then listened to hours of the album. Afterwards they took a shotgun to a nearby school playground where Belknap shot and killed himself. Vance then blew away his jaw, mouth and nose but lived for more than three years before dying of effects of the shooting.
In 1964, pirate station 'Radio London', started broadcasting from the former US Minesweeper 'Mv Galaxy'.
1966-BBC-TV broadcasted Ready, Steady Go! for the last time, after the Musicians Union enforced a ban on miming. The weekly program was the UK's most popular Pop music television show, helping many of Britain's finest musical acts get their start. The special guests for the farewell show are Mick Jagger, The Who, Eric Burdon, The Spencer Davis Group, Donovan and Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick and Tich.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Monday, December 22, 2008
Back In Time With Counter Clock Records
written by Robert Benson
As we all enjoy the vinyl record revival, there is another aspect to this phenomenon that sometimes gets overlooked: the forgotten 45 rpm records from years past. Sure, there are some mainstream artists, punk rockers and indie musicians who have found this audio medium to their liking, it is a marvelous way to not only give their fans what they want (the music), but also create a collectible as well.
Another medium from the past has gone through some major changes in recent years. Remember when AM radio dominated the air waves? And then another format in the 70’s added even more alternatives for music lovers -FM radio. Now we have satellite radio and another inventive medium, the Internet radio station.
One Internet radio station in particular has been able to combine the aforementioned 45 rpm records and the Internet to form Counter Clock Radio (http://www.live365.com/stations/counter_clock?play) and Counter Clock Records (http://stores.ebay.com/Counter-Clock-Records). The business is the brainchild of the wife and husband team of Jane and Norm Geddis of Mission Viejo, California who have developed a ‘play what we find’ programming style that is very unique and allows their listeners an eclectic array of music genres to listen to. I had the opportunity to speak with the developers of this novel concept, let’s learn more about Counter Clock Records and Counter Clock Radio:
Obviously you have a love for vinyl- what is it about records that make them so appealing to you?
Norm: “They're round, like wheels. It's by far the best use of man's first invention. CD's never felt quite the same. Downloads are radio plus labor. I'm a decade past being impressed with myself for getting software to work after an evening playing around with my computer.”
Jane: “I like the built-in nostalgia value of vinyl - whether it’s a 1964 Top 40 one-hit wonder or a super rare Private Press Psych LP. It felt like a part of me died and was buried when CD's became the standard. With downloads, it’s like the moss has grown over the headstones.”
How long have you been online/ selling on ebay and what are your thoughts about the fee changes and the overall operations of this online giant?
Norm: “We started Counter-Clock Records in July of '07. Or rather, I started selling on eBay about that time, just 45's that I was done loving on, and then both us created the store and glued these other parts (blog and radio station) to it.”
“As far as those changes everyone talks about, I came into the middle of that and, speaking just for me, I'm a part of Counter-Clock Records. eBay is just the venue, the shopping center where our store is located. No matter where one has their store, there's not a merchant on this planet, or likely any other, who isn't complaining about the rents. It's not a complaint I'm going to pass along to my customers.”
When did you decide to go ‘online’ with the Live365 radio station?
Norm: “The station has been running since March of '07 which was several months before we opened the store.”
What kind of fan base do you have, what kind of records/music do you play?
Jane: “Our base is our customers who have found our station. The station is very close to exactly how we want it to be, with short music news segments and trivia, so now we have something unique and something we're proud of. It's time to let everyone know. We play what we find. I call the programming style Accidental Nostalgia.”
My readers love the “Top 5 vinyl record sales” feature each week. How long have you been doing this? Have you noticed any specific patterns- what sells the best (and who) and what is the most expensive record that you have ever documented on the list?
Norm: “I began the blog about the same time I started the radio station. The "store" so to speak began when I put a few records up on my eBay account in July of last year.”
“The most expensive record I've documented was the White Album that sold last week for $30k, which is saying a lot for vinyl collectibles in this economy. Unfortunately I flubbed that one and it got left off that week's list. The seller had listed it in "Music Memorabilia" and I keep my eyes on the "Record" category. I also didn't keep an eye on your blog that week, Robert, or I would have caught it - the problem of selling records and writing about them during the holiday season. So I did a mea culpa entry on that one so it makes it on the Record Store Day year-end list.”
I love listening to the station- your format and genres of music are very eclectic. Where do you get the music and how do you decide what you want to play?
Jane: “We buy collections from individuals, closed record stores, from eBay as well. Mostly the 45's speak to me. By that I mean that when I look through a stack of records I sense what's interesting, unusual, weird . . . just enjoyable. Norm has an encyclopedia of music history in his head, but if we just went on that alone we'd sound like tons of other stations. So clairvoyance plays its part.”
Do you have any plans to add DJ’s to the mix?
Jane: “A podcast is in the works. But it may not happen unless the Earth starts spinning slower.”
What are the future plans for the station and Counter Clock Records?
Norm: “Next year is going to be about more of everything. We have lots of inventory to love on and get out there to the world. The backbone of vinyl records is the community record store. The Internet cannot deliver that. Counter Clock Records is something to come home to, but not to replace the chill up your spine dirty tile smell of your record store.”
What do you think of the ‘vinyl revival’ and where do you see vinyl in the next ten years?
Jane: “I think the vinyl revival is great! I also think it was inevitable. Tens of millions of us who love vinyl are either retiring or have more time on our hands, and whether you have a little or a lot of money, there's something for everyone. Plus, it seems that even though they're not buying "our music,” young adults and teens are discovering that there is something more to vinyl than the downloads. And getting squeezed in the middle are CD's. It seemed only a matter of time before these two groups converged and the music market opened up to let us back in.”
Norm: “I'm not a money guru and this isn't investment advice. However, as my grandmother used to say during tough times, "there'll always be somebody with money." And, like during the seventies and early nineties, traditional investments are not attractive. Comic book values skyrocketed in the seventies, as with sports cards in the early nineties. I think it’s about to be vinyl's day in the sun.”
Do you have a Top Ten list of your favorite 45’s and or favorite recording artists?
Jane: “I'll do artists-Etta James, Grateful Dead, Joni Mitchell, The Band, Bill Monroe, Renaissance, Mazzy Star, Opal, Joan Armatrading, CSNY.”
Norm: “45's for me- Mixed Feelings "Sha La La"/"Love Will Find A Way," Moody Blues "Go Now"/"Lose Your Money," Small Faces "Itchycoo Park"/"I'm Only Dreaming," Sandi Sheldon "You're Gonna Make Me Love You"/"Baby You're Mine," Pink Floyd "Point Me At The Sky"/"Careful With That Axe Eugene," Olivia Tremor Control "California Demise" EP, Hedgehoppers Anonymous "It's Good News Week"/"Afraid Of Love," Barbara Lewis "Baby I'm Yours"/"I Say Love," Denny Laine "It's So Easy”/Listen To Me"/"I'm Looking For Someone To Love," The Intruders "Every Day Is A Holiday"/"Old Love" and probably a hundred others.”
So, if you are looking for some great old obscure rock and roll, one-hit wonders and soulful R&B, drop by Counter Clock Radio and Counter Clock Records and give them a spin. Your ears will love what you hear.
By the way, they are having a fantastic sale on 45 rpm records. Almost all 45's will be discounted 15%-40% and come with free shipping and $10.00 no limit worldwide shipping.
You can also download audio clips of the collectingvinylrecords.blogspot.com highlights for each week from their site http://ccdiscoveries.blogspot.com
As we all enjoy the vinyl record revival, there is another aspect to this phenomenon that sometimes gets overlooked: the forgotten 45 rpm records from years past. Sure, there are some mainstream artists, punk rockers and indie musicians who have found this audio medium to their liking, it is a marvelous way to not only give their fans what they want (the music), but also create a collectible as well.
Another medium from the past has gone through some major changes in recent years. Remember when AM radio dominated the air waves? And then another format in the 70’s added even more alternatives for music lovers -FM radio. Now we have satellite radio and another inventive medium, the Internet radio station.
One Internet radio station in particular has been able to combine the aforementioned 45 rpm records and the Internet to form Counter Clock Radio (http://www.live365.com/stations/counter_clock?play) and Counter Clock Records (http://stores.ebay.com/Counter-Clock-Records). The business is the brainchild of the wife and husband team of Jane and Norm Geddis of Mission Viejo, California who have developed a ‘play what we find’ programming style that is very unique and allows their listeners an eclectic array of music genres to listen to. I had the opportunity to speak with the developers of this novel concept, let’s learn more about Counter Clock Records and Counter Clock Radio:
Obviously you have a love for vinyl- what is it about records that make them so appealing to you?
Norm: “They're round, like wheels. It's by far the best use of man's first invention. CD's never felt quite the same. Downloads are radio plus labor. I'm a decade past being impressed with myself for getting software to work after an evening playing around with my computer.”
Jane: “I like the built-in nostalgia value of vinyl - whether it’s a 1964 Top 40 one-hit wonder or a super rare Private Press Psych LP. It felt like a part of me died and was buried when CD's became the standard. With downloads, it’s like the moss has grown over the headstones.”
How long have you been online/ selling on ebay and what are your thoughts about the fee changes and the overall operations of this online giant?
Norm: “We started Counter-Clock Records in July of '07. Or rather, I started selling on eBay about that time, just 45's that I was done loving on, and then both us created the store and glued these other parts (blog and radio station) to it.”
“As far as those changes everyone talks about, I came into the middle of that and, speaking just for me, I'm a part of Counter-Clock Records. eBay is just the venue, the shopping center where our store is located. No matter where one has their store, there's not a merchant on this planet, or likely any other, who isn't complaining about the rents. It's not a complaint I'm going to pass along to my customers.”
When did you decide to go ‘online’ with the Live365 radio station?
Norm: “The station has been running since March of '07 which was several months before we opened the store.”
What kind of fan base do you have, what kind of records/music do you play?
Jane: “Our base is our customers who have found our station. The station is very close to exactly how we want it to be, with short music news segments and trivia, so now we have something unique and something we're proud of. It's time to let everyone know. We play what we find. I call the programming style Accidental Nostalgia.”
My readers love the “Top 5 vinyl record sales” feature each week. How long have you been doing this? Have you noticed any specific patterns- what sells the best (and who) and what is the most expensive record that you have ever documented on the list?
Norm: “I began the blog about the same time I started the radio station. The "store" so to speak began when I put a few records up on my eBay account in July of last year.”
“The most expensive record I've documented was the White Album that sold last week for $30k, which is saying a lot for vinyl collectibles in this economy. Unfortunately I flubbed that one and it got left off that week's list. The seller had listed it in "Music Memorabilia" and I keep my eyes on the "Record" category. I also didn't keep an eye on your blog that week, Robert, or I would have caught it - the problem of selling records and writing about them during the holiday season. So I did a mea culpa entry on that one so it makes it on the Record Store Day year-end list.”
I love listening to the station- your format and genres of music are very eclectic. Where do you get the music and how do you decide what you want to play?
Jane: “We buy collections from individuals, closed record stores, from eBay as well. Mostly the 45's speak to me. By that I mean that when I look through a stack of records I sense what's interesting, unusual, weird . . . just enjoyable. Norm has an encyclopedia of music history in his head, but if we just went on that alone we'd sound like tons of other stations. So clairvoyance plays its part.”
Do you have any plans to add DJ’s to the mix?
Jane: “A podcast is in the works. But it may not happen unless the Earth starts spinning slower.”
What are the future plans for the station and Counter Clock Records?
Norm: “Next year is going to be about more of everything. We have lots of inventory to love on and get out there to the world. The backbone of vinyl records is the community record store. The Internet cannot deliver that. Counter Clock Records is something to come home to, but not to replace the chill up your spine dirty tile smell of your record store.”
What do you think of the ‘vinyl revival’ and where do you see vinyl in the next ten years?
Jane: “I think the vinyl revival is great! I also think it was inevitable. Tens of millions of us who love vinyl are either retiring or have more time on our hands, and whether you have a little or a lot of money, there's something for everyone. Plus, it seems that even though they're not buying "our music,” young adults and teens are discovering that there is something more to vinyl than the downloads. And getting squeezed in the middle are CD's. It seemed only a matter of time before these two groups converged and the music market opened up to let us back in.”
Norm: “I'm not a money guru and this isn't investment advice. However, as my grandmother used to say during tough times, "there'll always be somebody with money." And, like during the seventies and early nineties, traditional investments are not attractive. Comic book values skyrocketed in the seventies, as with sports cards in the early nineties. I think it’s about to be vinyl's day in the sun.”
Do you have a Top Ten list of your favorite 45’s and or favorite recording artists?
Jane: “I'll do artists-Etta James, Grateful Dead, Joni Mitchell, The Band, Bill Monroe, Renaissance, Mazzy Star, Opal, Joan Armatrading, CSNY.”
Norm: “45's for me- Mixed Feelings "Sha La La"/"Love Will Find A Way," Moody Blues "Go Now"/"Lose Your Money," Small Faces "Itchycoo Park"/"I'm Only Dreaming," Sandi Sheldon "You're Gonna Make Me Love You"/"Baby You're Mine," Pink Floyd "Point Me At The Sky"/"Careful With That Axe Eugene," Olivia Tremor Control "California Demise" EP, Hedgehoppers Anonymous "It's Good News Week"/"Afraid Of Love," Barbara Lewis "Baby I'm Yours"/"I Say Love," Denny Laine "It's So Easy”/Listen To Me"/"I'm Looking For Someone To Love," The Intruders "Every Day Is A Holiday"/"Old Love" and probably a hundred others.”
So, if you are looking for some great old obscure rock and roll, one-hit wonders and soulful R&B, drop by Counter Clock Radio and Counter Clock Records and give them a spin. Your ears will love what you hear.
By the way, they are having a fantastic sale on 45 rpm records. Almost all 45's will be discounted 15%-40% and come with free shipping and $10.00 no limit worldwide shipping.
You can also download audio clips of the collectingvinylrecords.blogspot.com highlights for each week from their site http://ccdiscoveries.blogspot.com
Top 5 Vinyl Record eBay Sales
Week Ending 12/20/2008
1. 45rpm - Larry Clinton "She's Wanted" / "If I Knew" Dynamo Promo - $5,000.00 - Start: $9.99 - Bids: 13
2. 45rpm - Elvis Presley "That's All Right, Mama" / "Blue Moon Of Kentucky" Sun 209 - $4,450.00 - Start: $9.99 - Bids: 50
3. 45rpm - Bruce Springsteen "Born To Run" / "Meeting Across The River" CBS Greece Promo - $3,926.00 - Start: $499.00 - Bids: 9
4. 45rpm - Dennis Edwards "Johnnie On The Spot" / "I Didn't Have To" International Soulsville - $3,300.00 - Start: $1,999.99 Bids: 4
5. 45rpm - Elvis Presley "That's All Right, Mama" / "Blue Moon of Kentucky" Sun 209 - $2,999.99 - Start: $2,999.99 Bids: BIN
All 45's this week on the top 5, Larry Clinton's rarest Northern Soul 45, "She's Wanted", on the Dynamo label sells for exactly $5k. In the #2 spot, the first of two "That's All Right, Mama" Elvis 45's on Sun that appear on this week's list, this one a near mint copy, sells for halfway past $4.4k.
Next, a CBS promo of Springsteen's "Born To Run" from Greece bids up past $3.9k. Reportedly, CBS pressed only 200 copies of this 45 for promotion in Greece, and never released it in the country commercially .
Another Northern Soul treasure takes the #4 spot, Dennis Edwards "Johnnie On The Spot" gets exactly $3.3k.
And last, the second copy of "That's All Right, Mama" to make the list this week, this one in VG-ish condition, sells on a Best Offer for a penny less than $3.3k.
As always, I want to thank Brian over at http://ccdiscoveries.blogspot.com for this great data!
1. 45rpm - Larry Clinton "She's Wanted" / "If I Knew" Dynamo Promo - $5,000.00 - Start: $9.99 - Bids: 13
2. 45rpm - Elvis Presley "That's All Right, Mama" / "Blue Moon Of Kentucky" Sun 209 - $4,450.00 - Start: $9.99 - Bids: 50
3. 45rpm - Bruce Springsteen "Born To Run" / "Meeting Across The River" CBS Greece Promo - $3,926.00 - Start: $499.00 - Bids: 9
4. 45rpm - Dennis Edwards "Johnnie On The Spot" / "I Didn't Have To" International Soulsville - $3,300.00 - Start: $1,999.99 Bids: 4
5. 45rpm - Elvis Presley "That's All Right, Mama" / "Blue Moon of Kentucky" Sun 209 - $2,999.99 - Start: $2,999.99 Bids: BIN
All 45's this week on the top 5, Larry Clinton's rarest Northern Soul 45, "She's Wanted", on the Dynamo label sells for exactly $5k. In the #2 spot, the first of two "That's All Right, Mama" Elvis 45's on Sun that appear on this week's list, this one a near mint copy, sells for halfway past $4.4k.
Next, a CBS promo of Springsteen's "Born To Run" from Greece bids up past $3.9k. Reportedly, CBS pressed only 200 copies of this 45 for promotion in Greece, and never released it in the country commercially .
Another Northern Soul treasure takes the #4 spot, Dennis Edwards "Johnnie On The Spot" gets exactly $3.3k.
And last, the second copy of "That's All Right, Mama" to make the list this week, this one in VG-ish condition, sells on a Best Offer for a penny less than $3.3k.
As always, I want to thank Brian over at http://ccdiscoveries.blogspot.com for this great data!
Album Cover Art
Well, we made it, here is the number one (out of 50) of the dirtiest and sexiset album covers compiled by the folks at Gigwise.com (Gigwise comments in quotes):
1. Nashville Pussy: ‘Let Them Eat Pussy’ – The Atlantic rockers are notoriously obsessed with sex, drugs, rock n’roll and sex, it’s no surprise that Nashville Pussy’s album covers were often pretty full-on. This one is a bit like The 2 Live Crew’s sleeve, except the dancers are forcibly grabbing the men and, well, making them eat pussy. Delightful.
This is some good ol' time rock n' roll. Two hot chicks and two disgusting white trash guys. Short tunes, all of them fast. 12 songs in 27 minutes. Spastic solos. Grumpy voice. Nashville Pussy rocks. You like Motorhead? The Hellacopters? and what about that idiot Ted Nugent? Got a short attention span? If so, then you might like this quartet, some of the songs are killer; "You're Goin' Down", "Go Motherfucker Go", "Fried Chicken and Coffee", "I'm The Man", pretty much all of them have that trashy rock vibe that all it does is wanna get you all messed up and greasy. You are nasty, a dirty old man, a wifebeater, a deadbeat, a barfly, lowlife, a scummy sonuvabiutch, and you like rock n' roll and none of that polished Enrique Igleasias crap? Try this pussy.~rateyourmusic.com review
I have never seen this cover before, but being the pig I am, I do like it.
1. Nashville Pussy: ‘Let Them Eat Pussy’ – The Atlantic rockers are notoriously obsessed with sex, drugs, rock n’roll and sex, it’s no surprise that Nashville Pussy’s album covers were often pretty full-on. This one is a bit like The 2 Live Crew’s sleeve, except the dancers are forcibly grabbing the men and, well, making them eat pussy. Delightful.
This is some good ol' time rock n' roll. Two hot chicks and two disgusting white trash guys. Short tunes, all of them fast. 12 songs in 27 minutes. Spastic solos. Grumpy voice. Nashville Pussy rocks. You like Motorhead? The Hellacopters? and what about that idiot Ted Nugent? Got a short attention span? If so, then you might like this quartet, some of the songs are killer; "You're Goin' Down", "Go Motherfucker Go", "Fried Chicken and Coffee", "I'm The Man", pretty much all of them have that trashy rock vibe that all it does is wanna get you all messed up and greasy. You are nasty, a dirty old man, a wifebeater, a deadbeat, a barfly, lowlife, a scummy sonuvabiutch, and you like rock n' roll and none of that polished Enrique Igleasias crap? Try this pussy.~rateyourmusic.com review
I have never seen this cover before, but being the pig I am, I do like it.
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Oh, Those Poor Headbangers
Apparently, "headbanging" is hazardous to your health. This according to recent research (yes, somebody does research these kinds of things!) done by Declan Patton, (research assistant) and Andrew McIntosh; who is the associate professor at the School of Risk and Safety Sciences, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia. Here is some subtext (to read more, and there is a lot more, go to http://www.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/337/dec17_2/a2825)
Your day will never be the same.
Objective
To investigate the risks of mild traumatic brain injury and neck injury associated with head banging, a popular dance form accompanying heavy metal music.
Design
Observational studies, focus group, and biomechanical analysis.
Participants
Head bangers
Main outcome measures Head Injury Criterion and Neck Injury Criterion were derived for head banging styles and both popular heavy metal songs and easy listening music controls.
Results
An average head banging song has a tempo of about 146 beats per minute, which is predicted to cause mild head injury when the range of motion is greater than 75°. At higher tempos and greater ranges of motion there is a risk of neck injury.
Conclusion
To minimise the risk of head and neck injury, head bangers should decrease their range of head and neck motion, head bang to slower tempo songs by replacing heavy metal with adult oriented rock, only head bang to every second beat, or use personal protective equipment.
Introduction
Young people at heavy metal concerts often report being dazed and confused, possible symptoms of mild traumatic brain injury. Little formal injury research has been conducted on the world wide phenomenon of head banging, even though case reports indicate the inherent risks in this activity, especially in head and neck injury. Head banging is a violent activity associated with hard rock and various subgenres of heavy metal. Over the past five years hard rock and heavy metal have contributed to about 30% of all record sales in the United States and, as of 2002, rock albums have outsold pop albums. The second highest selling album of all time is AC/DC’s Back in Black, which has sold about 42 million copies worldwide. Two slightly more recent albums, Bon Jovi’s Slippery When Wet and Guns N’ Roses’ Appetite for Destruction, have each sold about 28 million copies. Though exposure to head banging is enormous, opportunities are present to control this risk—for example, encouraging bands such as AC/DC to play songs like "Moon River" as a substitute for "Highway to Hell"; public awareness campaigns with influential and youth focused musicians, such as Sir Cliff Richard; labelling of music packaging with anti-head banging warnings, like the strategies used with cigarettes; training; and personal protective equipment.
The head banging story begins in 1968 when Led Zeppelin was playing a set at the Boston Tea Party on their first US tour. The front rows of the audience were banging their heads on the stage in time to the music and the term "head banger" was born. It now refers to violent and rhythmic movement of the head synchronous with music, most commonly heavy metal music. It has etched its mark in popular culture with the likes of Beavis and Butt-head banging their heads instead of reviewing video clips for songs, with the first of these being "I Wanna Be Sedated" by The Ramones. Head banging was popularised in the movie Wayne’s World when Wayne, Garth, and friends started head banging to Queen’s epic ballad "Bohemian Rhapsody."
There are many different styles of head banging such as the up-down, the circular swing, the full body, or the side-to-side. It is thought that head banging to loud music, while making you more "metal," has associated risks other than acquired hearing loss. Jason Newsted, known for his circular swinging style head banging, gave "physical damage" as one of the reasons for his departure from the band Metallica in 2001. In 2005, doctors believed that Terry Balsamo, the guitarist from the band Evanescence, experienced a stroke from head banging. Head banging caused a traumatic aneurysm of the cervical vertebral artery in a 15 year-old drummer, and one case of subdural haematoma was reported to be caused by the shearing strain induced by the head and neck motion exhibited during head banging. Even though there are only a few unique cases documented, neurosurgical specialists question whether the incidence rate could be much higher because the symptoms are clinically silent or cause only mild headache that resolves spontaneously. We investigated the injury risk arising from head banging using biomechanical methods and the possible methods for controlling those risks.
On a serious note, I do know of a man who has been seriously injured while 'headbanging.' while a member for a 'death and speed metal' band, the constant up and down thrashing and pounding (it was part of their act) took a toll on his neck, so much so that he has had three surgeries and he will never be the same. Me? I am too old to 'headbang', but all you 'youngsters out there- be warned.
Your day will never be the same.
Objective
To investigate the risks of mild traumatic brain injury and neck injury associated with head banging, a popular dance form accompanying heavy metal music.
Design
Observational studies, focus group, and biomechanical analysis.
Participants
Head bangers
Main outcome measures Head Injury Criterion and Neck Injury Criterion were derived for head banging styles and both popular heavy metal songs and easy listening music controls.
Results
An average head banging song has a tempo of about 146 beats per minute, which is predicted to cause mild head injury when the range of motion is greater than 75°. At higher tempos and greater ranges of motion there is a risk of neck injury.
Conclusion
To minimise the risk of head and neck injury, head bangers should decrease their range of head and neck motion, head bang to slower tempo songs by replacing heavy metal with adult oriented rock, only head bang to every second beat, or use personal protective equipment.
Introduction
Young people at heavy metal concerts often report being dazed and confused, possible symptoms of mild traumatic brain injury. Little formal injury research has been conducted on the world wide phenomenon of head banging, even though case reports indicate the inherent risks in this activity, especially in head and neck injury. Head banging is a violent activity associated with hard rock and various subgenres of heavy metal. Over the past five years hard rock and heavy metal have contributed to about 30% of all record sales in the United States and, as of 2002, rock albums have outsold pop albums. The second highest selling album of all time is AC/DC’s Back in Black, which has sold about 42 million copies worldwide. Two slightly more recent albums, Bon Jovi’s Slippery When Wet and Guns N’ Roses’ Appetite for Destruction, have each sold about 28 million copies. Though exposure to head banging is enormous, opportunities are present to control this risk—for example, encouraging bands such as AC/DC to play songs like "Moon River" as a substitute for "Highway to Hell"; public awareness campaigns with influential and youth focused musicians, such as Sir Cliff Richard; labelling of music packaging with anti-head banging warnings, like the strategies used with cigarettes; training; and personal protective equipment.
The head banging story begins in 1968 when Led Zeppelin was playing a set at the Boston Tea Party on their first US tour. The front rows of the audience were banging their heads on the stage in time to the music and the term "head banger" was born. It now refers to violent and rhythmic movement of the head synchronous with music, most commonly heavy metal music. It has etched its mark in popular culture with the likes of Beavis and Butt-head banging their heads instead of reviewing video clips for songs, with the first of these being "I Wanna Be Sedated" by The Ramones. Head banging was popularised in the movie Wayne’s World when Wayne, Garth, and friends started head banging to Queen’s epic ballad "Bohemian Rhapsody."
There are many different styles of head banging such as the up-down, the circular swing, the full body, or the side-to-side. It is thought that head banging to loud music, while making you more "metal," has associated risks other than acquired hearing loss. Jason Newsted, known for his circular swinging style head banging, gave "physical damage" as one of the reasons for his departure from the band Metallica in 2001. In 2005, doctors believed that Terry Balsamo, the guitarist from the band Evanescence, experienced a stroke from head banging. Head banging caused a traumatic aneurysm of the cervical vertebral artery in a 15 year-old drummer, and one case of subdural haematoma was reported to be caused by the shearing strain induced by the head and neck motion exhibited during head banging. Even though there are only a few unique cases documented, neurosurgical specialists question whether the incidence rate could be much higher because the symptoms are clinically silent or cause only mild headache that resolves spontaneously. We investigated the injury risk arising from head banging using biomechanical methods and the possible methods for controlling those risks.
On a serious note, I do know of a man who has been seriously injured while 'headbanging.' while a member for a 'death and speed metal' band, the constant up and down thrashing and pounding (it was part of their act) took a toll on his neck, so much so that he has had three surgeries and he will never be the same. Me? I am too old to 'headbang', but all you 'youngsters out there- be warned.
Album Cover Art
Let's look at what made #2 on the Gigwise.com list of dirtiest and sexiest album covers (out of 50- Gigwise comments in quotes):
2. Burana in Brass: ‘Carmana Burana & Other Delights’ – "Of the several paradies of Herb Alpert’s original, this is our personal favourite. A simple-looking monk greedily devouring some pastry and a mug of ale, covered in the obligatory whipped cream. Thank God he’s not naked…."
Not sure why this is even on their list, let alone the number two position. I have come to one conclusion- they have some weird folks over at Gigwise :O)
2. Burana in Brass: ‘Carmana Burana & Other Delights’ – "Of the several paradies of Herb Alpert’s original, this is our personal favourite. A simple-looking monk greedily devouring some pastry and a mug of ale, covered in the obligatory whipped cream. Thank God he’s not naked…."
Not sure why this is even on their list, let alone the number two position. I have come to one conclusion- they have some weird folks over at Gigwise :O)
This Date In Music History-December 21
Birthdays:
Ray Hildebrand of Paul & Paula ("Hey Paula") is 67.
Birthday wishes to Carla Thomas.
Nick Gilder turns 57.
English blues guitarist Albert Lee (1943)
Barry Gordon ("Nuttin' For Christmas") is 60.
They Are Missed:
Carl Wilson of the Beach Boys was born in 1946.
Frank Zappa was born in 1940.
Vocalist Charlie Fuqua, one of the legendary Ink Spots, died in 1971.
Blues guitarist Albert King died from a heart attack in 1992.
History:
Crosby, Stills & Nash formed in 1968.
In 1967, The Rolling Stones released their psychedelic LP “Their Satanic Majesties Request” in the US. The album reaches #2 in the American album charts, below the Beatles' "Magical Mystery Tour."
One of Rock and Roll's strangest oddities happened in 1969 when "I Heard It Through The Grapevine" by Marvin Gaye hit #1 on the Cash Box music chart. The same song was also a number one hit for Gladys Knight and The Pips exactly one year earlier. The tune would also turn up on the chart by Creedence Clearwater Revival in 1976.
LaVern Baker recorded "Jim Dandy" in 1955.
Not a misprint- In 1993, Shaquille O'Neal's "I Know I Got Skillz" single was certified Gold by the RIAA.
Glen Campbell went to No.1 on the US album chart in 1968 with 'Wichita Lineman'.
The Supremes made their last TV appearance together with Diana Ross on 'The Ed Sullivan show' in 1969, singing their last No.1 'Someday We'll Be Together'.
Heart went to No.1 on the US album chart in 1985 with their self- titled album.
Following Blind Faith, Steve Winwood reformed Traffic as a trio in 1970, with original members Jim Capaldi (drums) and Chris Wood (woodwinds). Their “John Barleycorn Must Die” featuring the rousing instrumental “Glad” goes gold.
Elvis Presley dropped in on President Richard Nixon at the White House in 1970. No invitation, no warning. Elvis was convinced drugs are ruining America’s youth and he offers his to help deal with the problem. The White House staff allows Elvis to see the President. Elvis walked into the Oval Office wearing a flamboyant outfit, oversize sunglasses and two huge medallions. He gave Nixon a chrome-plated Colt .45 and Tricky Dick gave Elvis a Narcotics Bureau badge. All that really comes from the meeting is a picture of a very stoned Elvis shaking hands with a very uncomfortable Nixon.
In 1974, Harry Chapin enjoyed his only number one single with "Cat's In The Cradle". The song's theme about a distant father and son relationship was suggested to Harry by his wife, after he expressed disappointment about being on tour instead of attending his son's birth.
In 1985, Bruce Springsteen's album, "Born in the USA" passed Michael Jackson's "Thriller" to become the second longest-lasting LP on the Billboard Top 10. It stayed there for 79 weeks. Only "The Sound of Music" with Julie Andrews lasted longer at 109 weeks.
Yusuf Islam, formerly known as Cat Stevens, performed on stage in 2006 before a live US audience for the first time in nearly thirty years as he promoted his first Pop album since leaving the music world for life as a devout Muslim. Mixing new songs with such old hits as "Oh Very Young" and "Peace Train", he sang with a gentle voice that had changed little from his heyday in the 1970s.
Ray Hildebrand of Paul & Paula ("Hey Paula") is 67.
Birthday wishes to Carla Thomas.
Nick Gilder turns 57.
English blues guitarist Albert Lee (1943)
Barry Gordon ("Nuttin' For Christmas") is 60.
They Are Missed:
Carl Wilson of the Beach Boys was born in 1946.
Frank Zappa was born in 1940.
Vocalist Charlie Fuqua, one of the legendary Ink Spots, died in 1971.
Blues guitarist Albert King died from a heart attack in 1992.
History:
Crosby, Stills & Nash formed in 1968.
In 1967, The Rolling Stones released their psychedelic LP “Their Satanic Majesties Request” in the US. The album reaches #2 in the American album charts, below the Beatles' "Magical Mystery Tour."
One of Rock and Roll's strangest oddities happened in 1969 when "I Heard It Through The Grapevine" by Marvin Gaye hit #1 on the Cash Box music chart. The same song was also a number one hit for Gladys Knight and The Pips exactly one year earlier. The tune would also turn up on the chart by Creedence Clearwater Revival in 1976.
LaVern Baker recorded "Jim Dandy" in 1955.
Not a misprint- In 1993, Shaquille O'Neal's "I Know I Got Skillz" single was certified Gold by the RIAA.
Glen Campbell went to No.1 on the US album chart in 1968 with 'Wichita Lineman'.
The Supremes made their last TV appearance together with Diana Ross on 'The Ed Sullivan show' in 1969, singing their last No.1 'Someday We'll Be Together'.
Heart went to No.1 on the US album chart in 1985 with their self- titled album.
Following Blind Faith, Steve Winwood reformed Traffic as a trio in 1970, with original members Jim Capaldi (drums) and Chris Wood (woodwinds). Their “John Barleycorn Must Die” featuring the rousing instrumental “Glad” goes gold.
Elvis Presley dropped in on President Richard Nixon at the White House in 1970. No invitation, no warning. Elvis was convinced drugs are ruining America’s youth and he offers his to help deal with the problem. The White House staff allows Elvis to see the President. Elvis walked into the Oval Office wearing a flamboyant outfit, oversize sunglasses and two huge medallions. He gave Nixon a chrome-plated Colt .45 and Tricky Dick gave Elvis a Narcotics Bureau badge. All that really comes from the meeting is a picture of a very stoned Elvis shaking hands with a very uncomfortable Nixon.
In 1974, Harry Chapin enjoyed his only number one single with "Cat's In The Cradle". The song's theme about a distant father and son relationship was suggested to Harry by his wife, after he expressed disappointment about being on tour instead of attending his son's birth.
In 1985, Bruce Springsteen's album, "Born in the USA" passed Michael Jackson's "Thriller" to become the second longest-lasting LP on the Billboard Top 10. It stayed there for 79 weeks. Only "The Sound of Music" with Julie Andrews lasted longer at 109 weeks.
Yusuf Islam, formerly known as Cat Stevens, performed on stage in 2006 before a live US audience for the first time in nearly thirty years as he promoted his first Pop album since leaving the music world for life as a devout Muslim. Mixing new songs with such old hits as "Oh Very Young" and "Peace Train", he sang with a gentle voice that had changed little from his heyday in the 1970s.
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Music News & Notes
May Says He Didn't Know Mercury Was Gay
Brian May has told Britain's Daily Express that he didn't realize that Freddie Mercury was gay for years.
"You're talking to someone who shared rooms with Fred on the first couple of tours, so I knew him pretty well. I knew a lot of his girlfriends and he certainly didn't have boyfriends, that's for sure. I think there was a slight suspicion, but it never occurred to me that he was gay."
"I know that all through his life Fred didn't think that whether he was gay or not was important. He loved music, he love his work, and he didn't want anything to get in the way. Anyone who portrays Fred as purely a gay story is missing a lot of the point."
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McCartney Says Don't Get Too Excited
Paul McCartney is quoted as saying for everyone not to get too excited about "Carnival of Light," the Beatles' 14-minute unreleased experimental song. "People are thinking there's another "Strawberry Fields" somewhere... this is more plinky-plonky. I mean, I like it, but it's not to everyone's taste."
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Sing With Elvis
If you've always wanted to sing with Elvis Presley, now you have the chance. Sony has a new site up (www.singwiththeking.com) where you can duet on Blue Christmas. The site launched December 5th and it is free to enjoy.
"Someone in our digital area came up with the concept," explained JJ Rosen, executive vice president of Sony BMG Music Entertainment Commercial Music Group. "It fits the duets concept of the album so well."
Because the campaign leans heavily on technology, Rosen said that it helps to bring Presely and his music to a younger generation, stating that "We're always trying to keep the Elvis brand alive."
So far, the site has drawn over 30,000 people from over nine countries and it is scheduled to end sometime in January. In fact, the promotion has proved to be so successful, that Sony plans a similar one for mariah Carey's upcoming release "The Ballads" for Valentine's Day.
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Joe Perry's Christmas Performance
For those who would like a free download of Aerosmith's Joe Perry performing Chuck Berry's "Run, Rudolph, Run," check it out at YouTube:
Brian May has told Britain's Daily Express that he didn't realize that Freddie Mercury was gay for years.
"You're talking to someone who shared rooms with Fred on the first couple of tours, so I knew him pretty well. I knew a lot of his girlfriends and he certainly didn't have boyfriends, that's for sure. I think there was a slight suspicion, but it never occurred to me that he was gay."
"I know that all through his life Fred didn't think that whether he was gay or not was important. He loved music, he love his work, and he didn't want anything to get in the way. Anyone who portrays Fred as purely a gay story is missing a lot of the point."
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McCartney Says Don't Get Too Excited
Paul McCartney is quoted as saying for everyone not to get too excited about "Carnival of Light," the Beatles' 14-minute unreleased experimental song. "People are thinking there's another "Strawberry Fields" somewhere... this is more plinky-plonky. I mean, I like it, but it's not to everyone's taste."
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Sing With Elvis
If you've always wanted to sing with Elvis Presley, now you have the chance. Sony has a new site up (www.singwiththeking.com) where you can duet on Blue Christmas. The site launched December 5th and it is free to enjoy.
"Someone in our digital area came up with the concept," explained JJ Rosen, executive vice president of Sony BMG Music Entertainment Commercial Music Group. "It fits the duets concept of the album so well."
Because the campaign leans heavily on technology, Rosen said that it helps to bring Presely and his music to a younger generation, stating that "We're always trying to keep the Elvis brand alive."
So far, the site has drawn over 30,000 people from over nine countries and it is scheduled to end sometime in January. In fact, the promotion has proved to be so successful, that Sony plans a similar one for mariah Carey's upcoming release "The Ballads" for Valentine's Day.
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Joe Perry's Christmas Performance
For those who would like a free download of Aerosmith's Joe Perry performing Chuck Berry's "Run, Rudolph, Run," check it out at YouTube:
Thin Lizzy To Release 'Still Dangerous' Live Album In March
March 2009 sees the release of 'Still Dangerous,' the real Live & Dangerous!
Thin Lizzy's seminal 'Live & Dangerous' is consistently featured in polls for the greatest live album of all time, yet, as we all know it's not a true live record.' Still Dangerous' on the other hand is the raw, unadulterated, untouched sound of Thin Lizzy at the absolute height of their power.
Recorded on the band's sell out 1977 'Bad Reputation' tour, 'Still Dangerous' captures the classic quartet of Phil Lynott, Brian Downey, Scott Gorham and Brian Robertson on fire at the celebrated Tower Theatre in Philadelphia.
'Still Dangerous' features three tracks that never made the 'Live & Dangerous' release and all cuts are previously unreleased. Mixed by the legendary Glyn Johns, with contributions from Scott Gorham and Brian Downey, 'Still Dangerous' is the definitive live statement from one of rock's most revered and enduring groups.
Fully endorsed by the band, Still Dangerous is the first release on their Thin Lizzy Productions label, distributed by VH1 Classics in the US and Proper music distribution in the UK & Europe.
Thin Lizzy's seminal 'Live & Dangerous' is consistently featured in polls for the greatest live album of all time, yet, as we all know it's not a true live record.' Still Dangerous' on the other hand is the raw, unadulterated, untouched sound of Thin Lizzy at the absolute height of their power.
Recorded on the band's sell out 1977 'Bad Reputation' tour, 'Still Dangerous' captures the classic quartet of Phil Lynott, Brian Downey, Scott Gorham and Brian Robertson on fire at the celebrated Tower Theatre in Philadelphia.
'Still Dangerous' features three tracks that never made the 'Live & Dangerous' release and all cuts are previously unreleased. Mixed by the legendary Glyn Johns, with contributions from Scott Gorham and Brian Downey, 'Still Dangerous' is the definitive live statement from one of rock's most revered and enduring groups.
Fully endorsed by the band, Still Dangerous is the first release on their Thin Lizzy Productions label, distributed by VH1 Classics in the US and Proper music distribution in the UK & Europe.
Sound Check: In digital era, vinyl makes a comeback
Jesse DeLeon
They were black, shiny and you had to get up and turn them over if you wanted to hear all of the songs on them. They had covers that became an art form, and it was on that long-since-retired format of recorded music known as the record album where generations of fans first heard artists such as The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Eric Clapton.
These days, thanks to the iPod, we can carry around thousands of songs in our pockets. The last few years has been a dizzying and relentless journey of musical downsizing that started with the inception of the seemingly now-archaic compact disc.
But a funny thing happened on the way to digitizing all of our music.
The LP (or long-play record, as some of us remember all too well) is staging an unlikely comeback in this digital age. Turntables are slowly coming back into fashion, and record companies realize some ears out there would rather hear the warmer, fuller sound of a vinyl record than the antiseptic, processed and sometimes tinny nuances that plague some MP3s.
"Viva La Vida" (Capitol) by Coldplay, "Magic" (Columbia) from Bruce Springsteen and Metallica's "Death Magnetic" (Electra) are all recent releases from some of rock's biggest acts who have satiated that segment of its LP-loving audience with special limited edition vinyl versions.
Even U2, whose recently remastered "The Joshua Tree" (Island) was originally unveiled when LPs were still part of the industry's official configuration, has re-released that landmark recording on vinyl, complete with a meticulous reproduction of its artwork, lyrics and label.
Beatles fans, who had been hoping for LP reissues in the wake of Capitol's release of the group's much-altered American titles, will have to make do with the issue of Paul McCartney's solo watermark "Band on the Run" (Capitol) and John Lennon's oldies love letter, "Rock and Roll" (Capitol). These solo albums couldn't be more disparate, as McCartney was intent on establishing a strong solo identity with "Band on the Run" and Lennon was reaching back to his pre-Beatles fame as he covered songs by his big influences that included Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry and Little Richard.
The newfound availability of these albums on vinyl is not only a testament to the amazingly durable quality of the music, but for those of us who prefer the comfortable sound of the needle gliding over that shiny black plastic, it remains an unparalleled and amazingly groove-y experience.
SOURCE: http://www.caller.com
They were black, shiny and you had to get up and turn them over if you wanted to hear all of the songs on them. They had covers that became an art form, and it was on that long-since-retired format of recorded music known as the record album where generations of fans first heard artists such as The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Eric Clapton.
These days, thanks to the iPod, we can carry around thousands of songs in our pockets. The last few years has been a dizzying and relentless journey of musical downsizing that started with the inception of the seemingly now-archaic compact disc.
But a funny thing happened on the way to digitizing all of our music.
The LP (or long-play record, as some of us remember all too well) is staging an unlikely comeback in this digital age. Turntables are slowly coming back into fashion, and record companies realize some ears out there would rather hear the warmer, fuller sound of a vinyl record than the antiseptic, processed and sometimes tinny nuances that plague some MP3s.
"Viva La Vida" (Capitol) by Coldplay, "Magic" (Columbia) from Bruce Springsteen and Metallica's "Death Magnetic" (Electra) are all recent releases from some of rock's biggest acts who have satiated that segment of its LP-loving audience with special limited edition vinyl versions.
Even U2, whose recently remastered "The Joshua Tree" (Island) was originally unveiled when LPs were still part of the industry's official configuration, has re-released that landmark recording on vinyl, complete with a meticulous reproduction of its artwork, lyrics and label.
Beatles fans, who had been hoping for LP reissues in the wake of Capitol's release of the group's much-altered American titles, will have to make do with the issue of Paul McCartney's solo watermark "Band on the Run" (Capitol) and John Lennon's oldies love letter, "Rock and Roll" (Capitol). These solo albums couldn't be more disparate, as McCartney was intent on establishing a strong solo identity with "Band on the Run" and Lennon was reaching back to his pre-Beatles fame as he covered songs by his big influences that included Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry and Little Richard.
The newfound availability of these albums on vinyl is not only a testament to the amazingly durable quality of the music, but for those of us who prefer the comfortable sound of the needle gliding over that shiny black plastic, it remains an unparalleled and amazingly groove-y experience.
SOURCE: http://www.caller.com
Metal Cover Art Revealed
God Forbid Prepare to Shed EARTHSBLOOD
by Gregory S. Burkart
Multi-cultural metal wizards God Forbid, whose mercilessly evil thrash skills and haunting vocals have put them head-to-head with tour-mates like GWAR, Cradle of Filth and Mushroomhead, have just unveiled the wickedly beautiful cover art and track listing for their upcoming fifth album Earthsblood, which is slated for release on February 24th.
Guitarist Doc Coyle was so taken with the concept designs by Brazilian artist Gustavo Sazes that he felt compelled to blog about it. “This is my favorite God Forbid album artwork to date,” he proclaimed. “For Earthsblood, we thought it would be great to go with someone who isn't one of the usual suspects for album design in modern metal... [Sazes] fully captures the dark and organic, yet emotional atmosphere of the album.”
Sazes' art also graces the band's website and MySpace – where you can also listen to the album's first single “The Rain,” which the band has already been performing live on their summer 2008 tour with reunited thrash titans Death Angel.
Here's the track listing for Earthsblood:
“The Discovery”
“The Rain”
“Empire of the Gun”
“War of Attrition”
“The New Clear”
“Shallow”
“Walk Alone”
“Bat the Angels”
“Earthsblood”
“Gaia (The Vultures)”
SOURCE: http://www.fearnet.com
by Gregory S. Burkart
Multi-cultural metal wizards God Forbid, whose mercilessly evil thrash skills and haunting vocals have put them head-to-head with tour-mates like GWAR, Cradle of Filth and Mushroomhead, have just unveiled the wickedly beautiful cover art and track listing for their upcoming fifth album Earthsblood, which is slated for release on February 24th.
Guitarist Doc Coyle was so taken with the concept designs by Brazilian artist Gustavo Sazes that he felt compelled to blog about it. “This is my favorite God Forbid album artwork to date,” he proclaimed. “For Earthsblood, we thought it would be great to go with someone who isn't one of the usual suspects for album design in modern metal... [Sazes] fully captures the dark and organic, yet emotional atmosphere of the album.”
Sazes' art also graces the band's website and MySpace – where you can also listen to the album's first single “The Rain,” which the band has already been performing live on their summer 2008 tour with reunited thrash titans Death Angel.
Here's the track listing for Earthsblood:
“The Discovery”
“The Rain”
“Empire of the Gun”
“War of Attrition”
“The New Clear”
“Shallow”
“Walk Alone”
“Bat the Angels”
“Earthsblood”
“Gaia (The Vultures)”
SOURCE: http://www.fearnet.com
Album Cover Art
Drumroll please! We are at the number 3 position of Gigwise.com's dirtiest and sexiest album covers! (Gigwise comments in quotes):
3. Herb Alpert’s Tijuana Brass: ‘Whipped Cream & Other Delights’ – "Released way back in 1965, Herb Alpert’s album has since shifted 6million copies and has garnered a legendary status thanks to its extremely risqué cover of a woman doused in whipped cream and sucking suggestively on her finger. It’s no wonder that it has been parodied a number of times since."
Whipped Cream and Other Delights is a 1965 album by Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass, called "Herb Alpert's Tijuana Brass" for this album, released on A&M Records. It is the band's fourth full album and arguably their most popular release.
This album saw the band nearly abandoning its Mexican-themed music, featuring mostly covers of popular songs, and also generating some major pop hits for the first time since "The Lonely Bull". One "tradition" of the early Brass was to include a number rendered in "strip-tease" fashion, and this album's entry for that style was "Love Potion No. 9"
Whipped Cream sold over 6 million copies in the United States and the album cover alone is considered a classic pop culture icon. It featured model Dolores Erickson wearing chiffon and shaving cream. The picture was taken at a time when Erickson was three months pregnant. The cover was so popular with Alpert fans that, during concerts, when about to play the song "Whipped Cream", Alpert would tell the audience, "Sorry, we can't play the cover for you!"
The art was parodied by several groups including once A&M band Soul Asylum, who made fun of the liner notes along with the back cover on their album Clam Dip & Other Delights, comedian Pat Cooper on his album Spaghetti Sauce and Other Delights, the Frivolous Five on a Herb Alpert tribute album, "Sour Cream and Other Delights" and by Peter Nero on his album, Peter Nero Plays a Salute to Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass.
A classic album cover, who would have known back when it was done that we would still be talking about it 40 years later?
3. Herb Alpert’s Tijuana Brass: ‘Whipped Cream & Other Delights’ – "Released way back in 1965, Herb Alpert’s album has since shifted 6million copies and has garnered a legendary status thanks to its extremely risqué cover of a woman doused in whipped cream and sucking suggestively on her finger. It’s no wonder that it has been parodied a number of times since."
Whipped Cream and Other Delights is a 1965 album by Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass, called "Herb Alpert's Tijuana Brass" for this album, released on A&M Records. It is the band's fourth full album and arguably their most popular release.
This album saw the band nearly abandoning its Mexican-themed music, featuring mostly covers of popular songs, and also generating some major pop hits for the first time since "The Lonely Bull". One "tradition" of the early Brass was to include a number rendered in "strip-tease" fashion, and this album's entry for that style was "Love Potion No. 9"
Whipped Cream sold over 6 million copies in the United States and the album cover alone is considered a classic pop culture icon. It featured model Dolores Erickson wearing chiffon and shaving cream. The picture was taken at a time when Erickson was three months pregnant. The cover was so popular with Alpert fans that, during concerts, when about to play the song "Whipped Cream", Alpert would tell the audience, "Sorry, we can't play the cover for you!"
The art was parodied by several groups including once A&M band Soul Asylum, who made fun of the liner notes along with the back cover on their album Clam Dip & Other Delights, comedian Pat Cooper on his album Spaghetti Sauce and Other Delights, the Frivolous Five on a Herb Alpert tribute album, "Sour Cream and Other Delights" and by Peter Nero on his album, Peter Nero Plays a Salute to Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass.
A classic album cover, who would have known back when it was done that we would still be talking about it 40 years later?
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