Hi Alan 😊 I enjoy the 2015 time time capsule that year I seen the Rolling stones in Buffalo New York with my friends and I Bill wyman new album I ordered it but like you Alan I like listening to other music 🎵 out there but long it good music I am there but I also like the eagles I am watching the Grammy awards but I don't know any of the new musicians thanks for your show channel! From Terrance D. Merrifield in Erie, Pennsylvania
Just bought a 2 cd Wishbone Ash compilation today from my local music store called Time Was on MCA, paid $4.99, not a bad price in my book, Wishbone Ash cds are not easily found on the used racks. I only owned one cd by them, Argus with some bonus tracks.
It's true, its not easy to find Wishbone Ash albums used in the racks - probably because they don't sell huge numbers and those who buy them keep them. I hope the one you got is Time Was The Wishbone Ash Collection which is a good 2 cd anthology of many of their songs. That's a good one with a booklet too. There is another Time Was 2 Cd live collection which is actually a cheap repress of two "grey" market live cd's that don't have great sound - "Time Line" and "The King Will Come Live". Definitely not an essential collection, but for the BIG fan ok to have. Anyway for the price - you did really great!
@TheAlanRosenbergShow The former collection from 1993, 23 tracks (which two are live tracks) on 2 cds, complied by members Andy Powell, and Ted Turner.
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow Also picked up another compilation today at the same place, Further Along, the best of The Flying Burrito Bros, 21 tracks single cd. Looks to have a cover of Wild Horses too boot! Not really familiar with their work other than a brief appearance in the Gimme Shelter movie. Gonna spin Wishbone Ash and that one tomorrow. I need to get a t-shirt that says Support your local record store!
thanks Morten. Obviously its for the FAN, and you're such a Stones fan, I think it's worthwhile. I actually really enjoy those first three Wyman solo albums alot, but I'm definitely in the minority.
Buying 45 albums that came out in 2015 is nothing to sneeze at, if you ask me. I had to strain my brain to recall five 2015 albums that I listened to more than a couple of times. They are: “Modern Blues;” “Something More Than Free;” “Rattle That Lock;” “Tracker;” and “No Cities to Love.” I can see why you picked “Cass County” as your second favorite LP of 2015. I’ve always thought that Don Henley’s greatest strength as a songwriter is when he focuses on the human condition. For those who like a country music vibe, “Cass County” presents one solid song after another. For those folks, I get how the songs are engaging and memorable. The song credits read like a “Who’s Who” in country music. And the vocal performances by those names are indicative of their respective levels of success in the world of country music. That world, however, with very few exceptions, has never held much appeal to me. (In past videos, you’ve spoken about singers whose vocals annoy you. Well, for me, few vocals are more annoying than those laced with a heavy country twang and:/or southern drawl. Yet, I am not the least bit annoyed by listening to and conversing with someone who speaks with a twang or a drawl. For all I know, my Long Island accent annoys the hell out of them! On recordings, though,twangs and drawls almost never do it for me. I do have a small amount of exceptions, if the music and songwriting strikes me as being outstanding. So, it should come as no surprise that my favorite song on “Cass County” is “Take a Picture of This,” the one on which Don Henley is the only singer.
Thanks for your thorough analysis of Cass County. I bought it when it came out with little expectations, as I'm not a huge Eagles fan or Henley fan (though I do have all their albums). But as you also said, the quality of the songs were just so good, It was a wonderful listen, that I listened to so much 10 years ago. As you also pointed out, if you don't like that country twang, definitely not for you then. When I bought it, I didn't even know that Mick Jagger was on a track (which was shocking to me - I've never seen a Jagger Eagles Henley connection except when The Eagles opened for the Stones in 1975), though that's actually amongst the lesser tracks on the album. Of course, there's always other country albums without the twang...ya know like this years best country / overall album according to the Grammys - Country Carter by Beyonce...lol. but don't get me started, that's a rant for another day.
Hi Mate You nailed it. We are the lucky people who (quite literally) were buying/listening to the 20th century's greatest musicians. Buying future "classics" completely oblivious to the fact that this was the golden age of rock! Does your son agree? Both mine do. How about that GRAMMY win for the Stones! Is that there first? Cheers Perry
We were so lucky. I know they won best rock album for Voodoo Lounge. But of course The Stones have never won the biggie - Album Of The Year. But the Grammy's pretty much ignored rock in the 70's etc. I'll tell you whats crazy. Rock is in such bad shape that the Grammy's don't even televise the rock categories, ignoring The Rolling Stones and The Beatles. But what the hell, it's not like those two bands were talented or influential. Not like the crap they showed for 3 1/2 hours. Oh I'm mad. Thinking I should do a rant on it.
Another great selection Alan ... and I only have one of the top 5 and about half of the rest .... here are ones from my database that you may / may not have heard of ... the "biggies" [for me] are marked *** ... see what you think ... I have also listed the gigs performed in 2015 but mostly released at a later date ... kept them separate. ... cheers ... CMcG Aberdeen Scotland STUDIO ALBUMS *** Bob Malone - Mojo Deluxe [superb piano man for John Fogerty / Steve Miller - a wonderful live performer, great to chat to ... the prior studio album is even better!] *** Brian Wilson - No Pier Pressure - this is a wonderful album - play it a lot *** Jack Savoretti - Written In Scars - great solo artist, excellent voice - fabulous material on all his releases *** John Hackett - Another Life ... Steve Hackett's brother, John, is a superb musician in his own right ... and his band releases are great ... a new one due in Q2 this year *** King King - Reaching for the Light .... superb Scottish blues rock ... Alan Nimmo is a wonderful guitarist, singer - highly influenced by Free, Bad Company, Whitesnake ... his brother, Stevie, is also superb. A wonderful live band and always produce consistently great studio releases like this one. *** Lizz Wright - Freedom and Surrender *** Steve Hackett - Wolflight *** Steve Rothery [Marillion] - The Ghosts of Pripyat - solo release by the guitarist from Marillion *** Van Morrison - Duets - Re-Working the Catalogue ... beuatiful versions, great sound *** Young Gun Silver Fox - West End Coast ... UK's "yacht rock" combo ... check out all their albums if you love smooth, beautifully melodic, rock / pop tunes ... they really are excellent ... one for the Steely Dan fans Adele - 25 Al Petteway - Dream Guitars Vol. II - Hand Picked [wonderfully gifted acoustic guitar player, plays tunes on hand picked boutique guitars] Allison Moorer - Down to Believing Amy White - Didn't We Waltz Bella Hardy - With The Dawn Black Star Riders - The Killer Instinct Boz Scaggs -A Fool To Care Brandi Carlile - The Firewatcher's Daughter Brian Blade - Season of Changes Carl Verheyen - Alone [never releases a bad album, ace LA session guitarist, latterly the axeman for Supertramp] Chantel McGregor - Lose Control Doris Brendel; Lee Dunham - upsidedownworld Dweezil Zappa - Via Zammata' Eddi Reader Sings the Songs of Robert Burns Eric Bibb - Guitar Tab Songbook Volume 1 [CD of the songs] Eva Cassidy - Nightbird Georgie Fame - Swan Songs Gov't Mule; John Scofield - Sco-Mule Gretchen Peters - Blackbirds Gun - Frantic James Taylor - Before This World Jeff Lynne's ELO; Jeff Lynne; [Electric Light Orchestra] - Alone in the Universe Jeffrey Foucault - Salt As Wolves [wonderful americana artist] John Mayall - Find A Way To Care Jools Holland Rhythm and Blues Orchestra; Jools Holland; Ruby Turner - Jools & Ruby Kansas - Miracles Out of Nowhere [documentary CD[ Karen Matheson - Urram Karnataka - Secrets of Angels Kronos Quartet - Sunrise of the Planetary Dream Collector Lauren Daigle - How Can It Be Laurence Jones - What's It Gonna Be Lindi Ortega - Faded Gloryville Martin Simpson; Nancy Kerr; Andy Cutting - Murmurs (Deluxe Edition) Pat Travers - Retro Rocket Patti Austin - For Ella Paul Brady - The Vicar St. Sessions Vol. 1 Randy Bachman - Heavy Blues Richard Thompson - Still Robben Ford - Into The Sun Robin Trower - Something's About to Change Rod Stewart - Another Country Rura - Despite The Dark Simply Red - Big Love Snarky Puppy; Metropole Orkest - Sylva Steve Gadd - 70 Strong Thea Gilmore - Ghosts & Graffiti Tom Russell - Rose Of Roscrae Tommy Emmanuel - It's Never Too Late Tony Banks - Still Toto - Toto XIV UFO - A Conspiracy of Stars Warren Haynes - Ashes & Dust Whitesnake - The Purple Album Wilco - Star Wars Broadway Cast - Hamilton RECORDED LIVE IN 2015 - MAY BE RELEASED LATER *** Average White Band AWB R&B [Live at One World Theatre, Austin TX., Oct. 20 2015] ... just an awesome band. *** Bryan Ferry; [Roxy Music] - Live 2015 *** Gregg Allman - Back to Macon,Ga ... magnificent live release, superb *** Roger Waters; [Pink Floyd] - The Wall [2015] - Soundtrack From a Film Celestial Fire; Dave Bainbridge; [Iona] - Live in the UK [October 2015] Deep Purple - From the Setting Sun : In Wacken Deep Purple - To the Rising Sun: In Tokyo Eric Clapton - Slowhand at 70: Live at the Royal Albert Hall Flying Colors - Second Flight: Live at the Z7 Foreigner Live and More DVD Gov't Mule - Dub Side of the Mule Joe Bonamassa - Live at Radio City Music Hall Mick Fleetwood Blue Again DVD Nazareth - No Means of Escape - Live at Metropolis 2015 DVD Nell Bryden - Live the Wayfarer Way Nils Lofgren - UK 2015 Face The Music Tour Pat Travers - Live At the Iridium NYC Rush - R40 Live Wishbone Ash - DVD - Live in Paris 2015 Yes - Like It Is: Mesa Arts Center CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN RELEASES Hillsong UNITED; Hillsong - Empires Hillsong Worship; Hillsong - Open Heaven - River Wild Matt Redman - Unbroken Praise Tim Hughes - Pocketful of Faith Various - Wow Hits 2016
You know CMcG - you actually work harder on your replies than I do on my video...lol. This in unbelievable. It's incredible how much you have from 2015 and how little of it I have - and in many cases I've never even heard of some of these. By the way, I think that's the only Nils Lofgren album I don't have but I know of it. That Wishbone Ash DVD Live in Paris is very good - I have that one. I have to get into Joe Bonamassa but his catalog is daunting and the last thing I need is another rabbit hole. My backlog is crazy now. I need to checkout the Gregg Allman Back To Macon - you know I'm a huge Allman's fan but not sure why I didn't pick that one up. I have the Waters. Same with the Richard Thompson - I have a lot of his, but huge discography and that one passed me by. I have John Hackett in some Steve Hackett releases, but I didn't know he has his own albums - interesting. Anyway, phew, this in comprehensive . Thanks as always, I'm sure you're sleeping, as I'm about to go to sleep as well. Thanks my friend.
Boo! Hiss! Boo! No more Time Capsules 'til 2026! Boo! Enjoyed this, even though up to Isbell I was getting ready to type "Haven't heard any of these albums!" Two things: Have just ordered the Waterboys CD as I don't have that one, so I trust it is as good as you say (heh heh), and I am afraid to say that I believe that your dismissal of DBT post-Isbell is, let's say, misguided. I have every single one of their albums and they are consistently excellent, musically AND lyrically - there are no poor albums among them. Not really even average ones. They are consistently worth hearing. Really, really, really. I probably actually prefer them post-Jason, but of course there are more DBT albums post-Jason than with him, now. They are one of my favourite bands of the 21st Century, no doubt at all (seen 'em live lots in London). Oh, and my thoughts on your Fairport set can be found on our previous thread in Time Capsule 1974.
Thanks - hope I disappoint you with that Waterboys album - but yea I really like that one. Alright I'll have to give another shot. I think I was never thrilled with Patterson Hood's voice - thought it was good, but the Isbell song's on those DBT albums were always my favorites. But on occasion I see those post Isbell DBT albums in the wild and I'll give them another show. By the way, Decoration Day is an all time classic album for me. I'll look for that other comment now. And yes no more Time Capsules till 2026. As you know I do them in yearly (ten year increments).
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow Have you seen your first sentence above?? Lol!! I shall go further. DBT are my favourite U.S band of the 2000s bar none. There. Said it. I like Patterson a lot, I must admit. I have his solo albums (and Mike Cooley's one solo album too). I think they are the best two song writers in the same band over the past two decades, and both have utterly distinctive styles. Have we discussed Will Johnson yet, btw, another just brilliant American mate of theirs?
@@martinstarnes2237 lol. I’m the worst typer on my phone. Fat fingers small phone. Lol. Of course I hope you are not disappointed in the album. Lol. Ok you resold me on DBT. I was a fan. But I loved Isbell even then in DBT. But yea I’ll give them another shot.
Interesting selections, as ever, including a couple of albums that passed me by despite being by performers I like (Blackmore's Night & Martin Turner). I need to give Jason Isbell a listen too. I have 67 2015 albums. My favourites are probably these: 10. Magic Pie - King For A Day (Styx/Starcastle infused prog from Norway) 9. Trans Siberian Orchestra - Letters From The Labyrinth (Meat Loaf meets Andrew Lloyd Webber) 8. The Sheepdogs - Future Nostalgia (Canadian Southern rock from the first unsigned band to appear on Rolling Stone's cover) 7. Biters - Electric Blood (back to basics, swaggering rock & roll debut album. Sadly they only made one more before splitting) 6. Leo Sayer - Restless Years (more akin to his early albums rather than his later soul/r&b infused ones) 5. China Sky - II (AOR, with gentle Southern leanings, in the style of 38 Special or the Henry Paul Band) 4. Tradarrr! - Cautionary Tales (folk-rock from the school of Fairport) 3. Alan Doyle - So Let's Go (second solo album from erstwhile Great Big Sea man) 2. Zervas & Pepper - Abstract Heart (new-ish duo from Wales with a real Laurel Canyon vibe) 1. Blitzen Trapper - All Across This Land (feels like a heartfelt homage to all the great roots/heartland artists of the previous forty years without ever descending into pastiche). A few honourables: . Zac Brown Band - Jekyll & Hyde . Cutting Crew - Add To Favourites (Going to see them in concert in a couple of weeks!) . Dawes - All Your Favourite Bands . The Enid - The Bridge . Richie Furay - Hand In Hand . Amy Helm - Didn't It Rain . Don Henley - Cass County . Nordic Giants - A Seance of Dark Delusions . Red Jasper - The Great & Secret Show . Spock's Beard - The Oblivion Particle
Thanks so much for sharing. Especially interesting for me in that I'm not at all familiar with so many on your list. I'm amazed to see Leo Sayer still going strong. I had no idea (though I personally was never a fan). I did buy a Blitzen Trapper album once. Thought it was ok - I gave it to my son, he liked it better. Thanks for sharing.
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow Yeah, I'd say that Blitzen Trapper are a tad hit & miss albums-wise but the good ones tend to be excellent. Definitely a try-before-you-buy band though. It's interesting where various strands of music take you. Not being big into The Who, I got into Roger Daltrey's solo work (which I do quite like, curiously enough) through his Leo Sayer connection.
@@carlwmpylu That is interesting and for me part of the fun of following music and like you said the threads it can lead to. Like that first Daltrey solo album was Leo Sayer songs. And then Daltrey lead you to The Who. Definitely not typical but interesting. Thanks.
I know Glen, right...a shocker. What can I say. Didn't like the drum sound on the album. Didn't think most of the songs were particularly good - yea overall was a big disappointment for me. But glad you loved it. Oh well, I'm always honest though.
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow You want bad drum sounds, The ZZ Top friggin' Six Pack, they added horrible fake reverb to the drums, I dont want those classic ZZ Top albums to sound like Eliminator. Traded my copy back!
As an exhibitionist, I saw the Exhibitionism show in New York. It's a shame I didn't know you then. That was probably a great trip to London. I love that Ian Hunter album. I'll be seeing Maxxxxine next week. By the way, I expect to see you in Las Vegas when the Stones do a residency at the Sphere. Start saving your money 🤑🤑😂🤣
@@davidkunzli680 ...dupe comment - I will say The Sphere is beyond incredible. I mean its not a "regular" concert, but it's beyond. Incredible experience and most importantly the sound....perfection.
Wow. Antigone Rising, I saw them play a club in Asheville, NC over 20 years ago, they were rocking, what I mainly recall is them doing Fat Bottomed Girls, it was great 🤘😝
Now that's a cool story - thanks for sharing. I can't imagine hearing them covering Fat Bottom Girls - As a band, they don't sound anything like that or Queen, but what the hell. Talented band.
@TheAlanRosenbergShow I bought a cd of them years later, I think at a Starbucks and was surprised how mellow it was, I should dig it out and listen again, but when I saw them it was rock and roll, of course I may have been drinking at the time...👍
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow just checked UA-cam and sure enough there's a studio version and a really kick ass live version, so I guess I wasn't hallucinating...this time 🤪
A record store I used to go to used to use them and they said they really fixed up the scratches. Sounds like a great purchase. I think I might look into one. Thanks.
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow so exited to receive the rest of the Supertramp albums and am exited to see your eagles album ranking video, also have been loving the ccr box set.
All I got, not much going on by now😮💨 2005 / 2015 albums combined: 1. Kate Bush - Aerial 4/5 (2005) 2. John Frusciante - Curtains 4/5 (2005) 3. The Chemical Brothers - Push the Button 4/5 (2005) 4. Lana Del Rey - Honeymoon 3/5 (2015) 5. Mercury Rev - The Light in You 3/5 (2015) 6. Porcupine Tree - Deadwing 3/5 (2005)
yea - relatively slim pickings, and for two years too. Aerial didn't do much for me, though I did appreciate her "artistry". I tried Lana Del Rey twice so far. My daughter is a huge fan. I find her a "yawn" over the course of a full album. I dumped the two albums I bought. Thanks.
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow Can't win ém all my friend lol. The CE Cutting Edge box is essential Bob, do you own it? The Keith solo album was a huge disappointment, what did you think of the Main Offender album? I've never liked anything Steven Wilson puts out solo, just bores me. How do you rate the Tull albums from the 80s onwards?
@@seekah1 I thought Main Offender had some Great songs, but was a disappointment compared to Talk Is Cheap. Many of the songs were more "riffs" in search of a really good / tight song. I think Jagger could've done wonders on some of those tracks regarding editing and tightening them up. I don't have the big Cutting Edge boxset. I just don't need the umpteen versions of the same songs over and over, as interesting they are - it's a one listen for me. As for Tull, I did the Tull album rankings and the 80's albums fall where they fall in the video. If you separate them out - they'll have their own ranking. Thanks.
I saw the Exhibitionism show in New York. It's a shame I didn't know you then.I really enjoyed the Ian Hunter and Waterboys albums. I didn't care much for the Don Henley. I will be seeing Maxxxxxine next week.....get ready. I expect to see you at a Stones residency in Las Vegas. Start saving money now.🤑🤑😂🤣
If the Stones play at the Sphere I would definitely be there (assuming I could afford it). I think you'll enjoy Maxxxine. I saw the Exhibitionism in NY too, it was a weird venue though. I remember feeling it was much smaller than the London one...or at least the venue itself. That was a great show - they did it up so well. Nice book too.
Didn't realize how many good albums that came out that year.Of course the Steven Wilson that would be my no.1.Gilmour album fantastic also,Dylan I also have the 2 cd release.I'll have to play that Henley again haven't played that in a while.Will have to check out the Waterboys again don't have hardly anything by them I think maybe one album.
I have to give that Wilson album another play. I haven't heard it in years and years but I do remember liking it a lot. I am hit and miss with both him and Porcupine Tree. I've grown to love The Waterboys, but there's a lot of albums. This one I played all the time at that time. thanks my friend.
@@thomaswery3087 Interesting that you rate Spirit and Humble Pie so high. I mean I like them and a couple of their albums are fantastic (Rockin' The Fillmore and Dr. Sardonicus are two of my all time favorites), but i find their catalogs a very mixed bag and have actually dumped albums of theirs. I have to research Riverside.
I don't think I have separated them out and I think that's a great idea. Thanks so much. I will definitely do it and soon and credit you. Thanks so much again.
This vid got me wondering. I know yow own everything by the Stones. Do you also own everything they released as solo artists? So now for my tops of 2015 featuring all bands you’ve never heard of: Revivalists/Men Against Mountains Go! Team/Scene Between Chappo/Future Former Self Du Blonde/Welcome Back to Milk Worriers/imaginary Life
First....yes I do.... 2nd you're not kidding, I've never even heard of these. I give you lots of credit for staying much more "relevant' than me for the more modern years.
Hey, 45 albums is nothing to sneeze at. I've got 10. OK, so what's really great from 2015? Well, there's Vulnicura by Bjork. This album is completely insane and not for the faint of heart, but I think it's way cool. Wolflight is another great album by Steve Hackett. Especially check out "Love Song to a Vampire." Sco-Mule (Gov't Mule with John Scofield) was recorded live in 1999 but released in 2015. All instrumental jams and they are completely awesome. I won't include Still by Richard Thompson because it's not one of his best, but the bonus disc, called Variations EP, is way better and contains five amazing songs. But I know two true masterpieces from 2015. #2 is Hand. Cannot. Erase. And #1 is The Grand Experiment, the debut album by the official Neal Morse Band, a perfect album, a masterclass in rock and prog. I know it's way past the heyday of rock and roll, but to me it's one of the greatest rock albums ever made.
I have that Wolflight live album from Steve Hackett, which features some of the songs. Love Song To A Vampire is really cool. Yea like that one. Been a long time since I've listened to Hand Cannot Erase. Have to give it a re-listen. Thanks for the recommendation from Neil Morse Band. I haven't really listened to his solo stuff but I really enjoyed a lot of Spocks Beard. I will definitely be looking out for that one. Best, Alan
Not the best music year. My top albums 2015: 1. Jason Isbell - Something.. 2. Keith Richards - Crosseyed Heart 3. JJ Grey - Ol Glory 4. Dave and Phil Alvin - Lost Time 5. Samantha Fish - Wild Heart 6. Beth Hart - Better Than Home 7. JD MacPherson - Let the Good Times Roll 8. Leon Bridges - Coming Home 9. Eilen Jewell - Sun Down... 10. Richard Thompson - Still
Thanks Joe. I have a lot of Richard Thompson but far from everything. I never picked up Still though. I'm a fan of Beth Hart and also Samantha Fish (though not as much as I like Beth Hart). But I definitely pick and choose which ones to get. I can only take both of them in doses. I'll definitely be on the lookout for those two. Thanks again.
Not the greatest year but some fine albums there.. Hand Cannot Erase is one of my favourite ones, the song Cradle to the Grave was used for a tv sitcom on the BBC called Cradle to Grave.
That's really cool information. I always wondered how big Squeeze was on your side of the pond. I saw them live back in their heyday and they became huge in the NYC tri-state area and some other pockets. Had some BIG hits here, but then they faded away. Cool information. That's a really really good Squeeze album in my opinion.
Bill Wyman once said if he could play in another band it would be for CCR with Fogerty. He still did alright but he probably had to put up with a lot of Prima Donna behavior from Jagger. I don’t understand why you like Wishbone Ash. I gave them a listen and they did nothing for me. A band with no hits doesn’t interest me. But whatever. I like the Steve Miller Band, the Electric Prunes, live in Stockholm 1967!, Missing Persons, and the Pretenders! The Police are probably my favorite band besides the Doors, Cars and CCR and ARS. Boston, Aerosmith, Cheap Trick, Nirvana and S. Pumpkins also. But to each his own. I’d rather listen to the Beatles or Stones than Wishbone Ash. But you go ahead. Knock yourself out. No offense.
Sadly, I have to agree that Keith album is very disappointing 😞 Stones Leeds cd is a great one .Blackberry Smoke are terrific, but they have definitely made better albums .Hunter live cd is ...Wow, caught them live..Superb! Modern Blues is my No 1...Mike Scott.is the Man
Thank you so much. I really appreciate this (and not because you agreed with me). I found that Keith album nothing with nothing. Didn't like the drum sound, didn't like the production and with one or two exceptions, the songs were forgettable. And they are. I imagine most people couldn't hear more than a song or two in their head from that album....not the case from the other two solo albums from Keith. But again, the critics trip over themselves with accolades blah blah blah. here's what I say.. If everything is great...then nothing is great. Thanks again.
Fare Thee well was the last time the 4 surviving members of the Grateful Dead Dead & Co was formed after that and Phil Lesh never played with them Why buy Grateful Dead albums if you really don’t like them
@@Timlinmark because I love the Grateful Dead and I have everyone of their albums. But Fare Thee Well was the last time they were ever going to play together again ever. Because of that they were the biggest shows of their time. Their never ending ongoing configurations is Symantics. But the Dead are not alone in milking the fans. I just thought they were beyond this type of thing.
@ I have no problem with The Grateful Dead releasing archive albums every year. I think it's fantastic actually. And the Dead organization and record labels to a terrific job. The issue I have is Jerry Garcia died in 1995. In 1998, surviving members reformed as The Other Ones. They had moderate success for years, so they changed their name (with changing lineups) to The Dead which with the name change drastically increased their popularity. More lineup changes in 2009 and they changed their name to Further. With diminishing returns they called it a day in 2014 and announced the final performance forever for the Grateful Dead offshoots - that's right forever and they did Fare Thee Well in 2015. Because they were supposed to be the grand finale - they were historic shows - the biggest of their time and they brought in Trey to replace Jerry Garcia. A nice way to go out and finally bury The Grateful Dead (and let Jerry rest in peace). But no, because the shows were soooo big, they recruit John Mayer to replace Trey and Jerry and tour up to now as Dead and Company. I always thought the Grateful Dead were above this type of thing. It's no different than The Rolling Stones continuing to tour after Mick Jagger dies and calling it Stones and Company....or Stones.....and yea I think especially after Fare Thee Well where they loudly proclaimed this is it, yea I think its wrong. But hey fans in todays world happily pay huge money to see bands with no original members - so they can dance and celebrate to the songs of their youth by cover bands who use the brand name. The Grateful Dead should've been above this, but they're not. So yea, let the "fans" try to relive something they never probably experienced in the first place and let the "Dead" collect upteen millions on them, something Jerry Garcia, who make no mistake was the leader of The Grateful Dead, never did when he was alive. And I do love The Grateful Dead and saw them in 1977 for Terrapin Station.
@ everything is correct except they said it was the last time the 4 original members of the Grateful Dead will play together Phil was never gonna tour like this again he wanted to continue his Phil & Friends with different members all the time They never once played again with the 4 original members so no one went back on their word And were under a lot of pressure with just the discussion of a possible 60 year reunion this coming summer till Phil passed away Just don’t let this sound like a hell freezes over thing The Grateful Dead and their fans don’t deserve that Dead music will be playing for the next 200 years and it will because of the band and the writing of Hunter and Barlow There will never be another musical act like them peace brother thanks for all you do especially working with your local fire dept Nothing but respect for you
@@Timlinmark Thanks so much. I really do appreciate your comments. Clearly I'm in the minority because Dead and Company are now as big as The Grateful Dead were in their heyday. But for me its semantics because they have now been trading on The Grateful Dead name. I've no problem with Weir and Company touring with Mayer and playing Dead music to keep it alive for the fans. That's wonderful. But we live in a musical world of branding. Very few people care or even know, who's in a band. Just the name. There are so many "big" bands touring and do fantastic business but have even no members that were in the band. But "fans" don't care, they want to see the band and hear the music. But they're really tribute bands, not "the" band. I have a real problem with that. And thats what touring under Dead And Company, or The Dead is. And for me, its disrespectfull to long time "real" Grateful Dead fans who were there and love the band. I never want to see The Rolling Stones tour as The Stones, or Stones And Company with just Keith Richards if Mick Jagger died. In fact as much as I love The Who, I don't even think they should be called The Who now, but it's all about branding. I will not see them now. But again I'm in the minority. Thanks so much again - no disrespect to you either. It's all just music anyway and meant for enjoyment.
Hi Alan 😊 I enjoy the 2015 time time capsule that year I seen the Rolling stones in Buffalo New York with my friends and I Bill wyman new album I ordered it but like you Alan I like listening to other music 🎵 out there but long it good music I am there but I also like the eagles I am watching the Grammy awards but I don't know any of the new musicians thanks for your show channel! From Terrance D. Merrifield in Erie, Pennsylvania
@@TerryMerrifield-l8s thanks Terry. Watching the Grammys also. So bad it makes me angry.
wow crazy how fast time goes best series ever best channel ever.
Thanks so much again. I really appreciate it.
Just bought a 2 cd Wishbone Ash compilation today from my local music store called Time Was on MCA, paid $4.99, not a bad price in my book, Wishbone Ash cds are not easily found on the used racks.
I only owned one cd by them, Argus with some bonus tracks.
It's true, its not easy to find Wishbone Ash albums used in the racks - probably because they don't sell huge numbers and those who buy them keep them. I hope the one you got is Time Was The Wishbone Ash Collection which is a good 2 cd anthology of many of their songs. That's a good one with a booklet too. There is another Time Was 2 Cd live collection which is actually a cheap repress of two "grey" market live cd's that don't have great sound - "Time Line" and "The King Will Come Live". Definitely not an essential collection, but for the BIG fan ok to have. Anyway for the price - you did really great!
@TheAlanRosenbergShow The former collection from 1993, 23 tracks (which two are live tracks) on 2 cds, complied by members Andy Powell, and Ted Turner.
@@jasonpp1973 That's awesome - great find.
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow Also picked up another compilation today at the same place, Further Along, the best of The Flying Burrito Bros, 21 tracks single cd.
Looks to have a cover of Wild Horses too boot!
Not really familiar with their work other than a brief appearance in the Gimme Shelter movie.
Gonna spin Wishbone Ash and that one tomorrow.
I need to get a t-shirt that says Support your local record store!
@ that’s a great Flying Burrito Brothers compilation. Think you’ll love it. They’re first two albums with Gram Parsons’s are fantastic and classics.
Lots of good music there. The Bill Wyman solo box was probably the one I'd want the most of what I didn't have 😊
thanks Morten. Obviously its for the FAN, and you're such a Stones fan, I think it's worthwhile. I actually really enjoy those first three Wyman solo albums alot, but I'm definitely in the minority.
Buying 45 albums that came out in 2015 is nothing to sneeze at, if you ask me. I had to strain my brain to recall five 2015 albums that I listened to more than a couple of times. They are: “Modern Blues;” “Something More Than Free;” “Rattle That Lock;” “Tracker;” and “No Cities to Love.” I can see why you picked “Cass County” as your second favorite LP of 2015. I’ve always thought that Don Henley’s greatest strength as a songwriter is when he focuses on the human condition. For those who like a country music vibe, “Cass County” presents one solid song after another. For those folks, I get how the songs are engaging and memorable. The song credits read like a “Who’s Who” in country music. And the vocal performances by those names are indicative of their respective levels of success in the world of country music. That world, however, with very few exceptions, has never held much appeal to me. (In past videos, you’ve spoken about singers whose vocals annoy you. Well, for me, few vocals are more annoying than those laced with a heavy country twang and:/or southern drawl. Yet, I am not the least bit annoyed by listening to and conversing with someone who speaks with a twang or a drawl. For all I know, my Long Island accent annoys the hell out of them! On recordings, though,twangs and drawls almost never do it for me. I do have a small amount of exceptions, if the music and songwriting strikes me as being outstanding. So, it should come as no surprise that my favorite song on “Cass County” is “Take a Picture of This,” the one on which Don Henley is the only singer.
Thanks for your thorough analysis of Cass County. I bought it when it came out with little expectations, as I'm not a huge Eagles fan or Henley fan (though I do have all their albums). But as you also said, the quality of the songs were just so good, It was a wonderful listen, that I listened to so much 10 years ago. As you also pointed out, if you don't like that country twang, definitely not for you then. When I bought it, I didn't even know that Mick Jagger was on a track (which was shocking to me - I've never seen a Jagger Eagles Henley connection except when The Eagles opened for the Stones in 1975), though that's actually amongst the lesser tracks on the album. Of course, there's always other country albums without the twang...ya know like this years best country / overall album according to the Grammys - Country Carter by Beyonce...lol. but don't get me started, that's a rant for another day.
I’m wiping away my tears from laughter at your mention of Beyoncé’s country album. Funny stuff, Alan!
@@ronalaurence4105 Thanks so much. Unfortunately for me it's tears of anger and disappointment that the Grammys long ago became the MTV Music Awards.
Hi Mate You nailed it. We are the lucky people who (quite literally) were buying/listening to the 20th century's greatest musicians. Buying future "classics" completely oblivious to the fact that this was the golden age of rock! Does your son agree? Both mine do.
How about that GRAMMY win for the Stones!
Is that there first?
Cheers Perry
We were so lucky. I know they won best rock album for Voodoo Lounge. But of course The Stones have never won the biggie - Album Of The Year. But the Grammy's pretty much ignored rock in the 70's etc. I'll tell you whats crazy. Rock is in such bad shape that the Grammy's don't even televise the rock categories, ignoring The Rolling Stones and The Beatles. But what the hell, it's not like those two bands were talented or influential. Not like the crap they showed for 3 1/2 hours. Oh I'm mad. Thinking I should do a rant on it.
Another great selection Alan ... and I only have one of the top 5 and about half of the rest .... here are ones from my database that you may / may not have heard of ... the "biggies" [for me] are marked *** ... see what you think ... I have also listed the gigs performed in 2015 but mostly released at a later date ... kept them separate. ... cheers ... CMcG Aberdeen Scotland
STUDIO ALBUMS
*** Bob Malone - Mojo Deluxe [superb piano man for John Fogerty / Steve Miller - a wonderful live performer, great to chat to ... the prior studio album is even better!]
*** Brian Wilson - No Pier Pressure - this is a wonderful album - play it a lot
*** Jack Savoretti - Written In Scars - great solo artist, excellent voice - fabulous material on all his releases
*** John Hackett - Another Life ... Steve Hackett's brother, John, is a superb musician in his own right ... and his band releases are great ... a new one due in Q2 this year
*** King King - Reaching for the Light .... superb Scottish blues rock ... Alan Nimmo is a wonderful guitarist, singer - highly influenced by Free, Bad Company, Whitesnake ... his brother, Stevie, is also superb. A wonderful live band and always produce consistently great studio releases like this one.
*** Lizz Wright - Freedom and Surrender
*** Steve Hackett - Wolflight
*** Steve Rothery [Marillion] - The Ghosts of Pripyat - solo release by the guitarist from Marillion
*** Van Morrison - Duets - Re-Working the Catalogue ... beuatiful versions, great sound
*** Young Gun Silver Fox - West End Coast ... UK's "yacht rock" combo ... check out all their albums if you love smooth, beautifully melodic, rock / pop tunes ... they really are excellent ... one for the Steely Dan fans
Adele - 25
Al Petteway - Dream Guitars Vol. II - Hand Picked [wonderfully gifted acoustic guitar player, plays tunes on hand picked boutique guitars]
Allison Moorer - Down to Believing
Amy White - Didn't We Waltz
Bella Hardy - With The Dawn
Black Star Riders - The Killer Instinct
Boz Scaggs -A Fool To Care
Brandi Carlile - The Firewatcher's Daughter
Brian Blade - Season of Changes
Carl Verheyen - Alone [never releases a bad album, ace LA session guitarist, latterly the axeman for Supertramp]
Chantel McGregor - Lose Control
Doris Brendel; Lee Dunham - upsidedownworld
Dweezil Zappa - Via Zammata'
Eddi Reader Sings the Songs of Robert Burns
Eric Bibb - Guitar Tab Songbook Volume 1 [CD of the songs]
Eva Cassidy - Nightbird
Georgie Fame - Swan Songs
Gov't Mule; John Scofield - Sco-Mule
Gretchen Peters - Blackbirds
Gun - Frantic
James Taylor - Before This World
Jeff Lynne's ELO; Jeff Lynne; [Electric Light Orchestra] - Alone in the Universe
Jeffrey Foucault - Salt As Wolves [wonderful americana artist]
John Mayall - Find A Way To Care
Jools Holland Rhythm and Blues Orchestra; Jools Holland; Ruby Turner - Jools & Ruby
Kansas - Miracles Out of Nowhere [documentary CD[
Karen Matheson - Urram
Karnataka - Secrets of Angels
Kronos Quartet - Sunrise of the Planetary Dream Collector
Lauren Daigle - How Can It Be
Laurence Jones - What's It Gonna Be
Lindi Ortega - Faded Gloryville
Martin Simpson; Nancy Kerr; Andy Cutting - Murmurs (Deluxe Edition)
Pat Travers - Retro Rocket
Patti Austin - For Ella
Paul Brady - The Vicar St. Sessions Vol. 1
Randy Bachman - Heavy Blues
Richard Thompson - Still
Robben Ford - Into The Sun
Robin Trower - Something's About to Change
Rod Stewart - Another Country
Rura - Despite The Dark
Simply Red - Big Love
Snarky Puppy; Metropole Orkest - Sylva
Steve Gadd - 70 Strong
Thea Gilmore - Ghosts & Graffiti
Tom Russell - Rose Of Roscrae
Tommy Emmanuel - It's Never Too Late
Tony Banks - Still
Toto - Toto XIV
UFO - A Conspiracy of Stars
Warren Haynes - Ashes & Dust
Whitesnake - The Purple Album
Wilco - Star Wars
Broadway Cast - Hamilton
RECORDED LIVE IN 2015 - MAY BE RELEASED LATER
*** Average White Band AWB R&B [Live at One World Theatre, Austin TX., Oct. 20 2015] ... just an awesome band.
*** Bryan Ferry; [Roxy Music] - Live 2015
*** Gregg Allman - Back to Macon,Ga ... magnificent live release, superb
*** Roger Waters; [Pink Floyd] - The Wall [2015] - Soundtrack From a Film
Celestial Fire; Dave Bainbridge; [Iona] - Live in the UK [October 2015]
Deep Purple - From the Setting Sun : In Wacken
Deep Purple - To the Rising Sun: In Tokyo
Eric Clapton - Slowhand at 70: Live at the Royal Albert Hall
Flying Colors - Second Flight: Live at the Z7
Foreigner Live and More DVD
Gov't Mule - Dub Side of the Mule
Joe Bonamassa - Live at Radio City Music Hall
Mick Fleetwood Blue Again DVD
Nazareth - No Means of Escape - Live at Metropolis 2015 DVD
Nell Bryden - Live the Wayfarer Way
Nils Lofgren - UK 2015 Face The Music Tour
Pat Travers - Live At the Iridium NYC
Rush - R40 Live
Wishbone Ash - DVD - Live in Paris 2015
Yes - Like It Is: Mesa Arts Center
CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN RELEASES
Hillsong UNITED; Hillsong - Empires
Hillsong Worship; Hillsong - Open Heaven - River Wild
Matt Redman - Unbroken Praise
Tim Hughes - Pocketful of Faith
Various - Wow Hits 2016
You know CMcG - you actually work harder on your replies than I do on my video...lol. This in unbelievable. It's incredible how much you have from 2015 and how little of it I have - and in many cases I've never even heard of some of these. By the way, I think that's the only Nils Lofgren album I don't have but I know of it. That Wishbone Ash DVD Live in Paris is very good - I have that one. I have to get into Joe Bonamassa but his catalog is daunting and the last thing I need is another rabbit hole. My backlog is crazy now. I need to checkout the Gregg Allman Back To Macon - you know I'm a huge Allman's fan but not sure why I didn't pick that one up. I have the Waters. Same with the Richard Thompson - I have a lot of his, but huge discography and that one passed me by. I have John Hackett in some Steve Hackett releases, but I didn't know he has his own albums - interesting. Anyway, phew, this in comprehensive . Thanks as always, I'm sure you're sleeping, as I'm about to go to sleep as well. Thanks my friend.
Boo! Hiss! Boo! No more Time Capsules 'til 2026! Boo! Enjoyed this, even though up to Isbell I was getting ready to type "Haven't heard any of these albums!" Two things: Have just ordered the Waterboys CD as I don't have that one, so I trust it is as good as you say (heh heh), and I am afraid to say that I believe that your dismissal of DBT post-Isbell is, let's say, misguided. I have every single one of their albums and they are consistently excellent, musically AND lyrically - there are no poor albums among them. Not really even average ones. They are consistently worth hearing. Really, really, really. I probably actually prefer them post-Jason, but of course there are more DBT albums post-Jason than with him, now. They are one of my favourite bands of the 21st Century, no doubt at all (seen 'em live lots in London). Oh, and my thoughts on your Fairport set can be found on our previous thread in Time Capsule 1974.
Thanks - hope I disappoint you with that Waterboys album - but yea I really like that one. Alright I'll have to give another shot. I think I was never thrilled with Patterson Hood's voice - thought it was good, but the Isbell song's on those DBT albums were always my favorites. But on occasion I see those post Isbell DBT albums in the wild and I'll give them another show. By the way, Decoration Day is an all time classic album for me. I'll look for that other comment now. And yes no more Time Capsules till 2026. As you know I do them in yearly (ten year increments).
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow Have you seen your first sentence above?? Lol!! I shall go further. DBT are my favourite U.S band of the 2000s bar none. There. Said it. I like Patterson a lot, I must admit. I have his solo albums (and Mike Cooley's one solo album too). I think they are the best two song writers in the same band over the past two decades, and both have utterly distinctive styles. Have we discussed Will Johnson yet, btw, another just brilliant American mate of theirs?
@@martinstarnes2237 lol. I’m the worst typer on my phone. Fat fingers small phone. Lol. Of course I hope you are not disappointed in the album. Lol. Ok you resold me on DBT. I was a fan. But I loved Isbell even then in DBT. But yea I’ll give them another shot.
If I have done my work well, I shall be anticipating a small royalty check from DBT Inc. shortly........
@ lol. Also always thought DBT had great album covers.
Interesting selections, as ever, including a couple of albums that passed me by despite being by performers I like (Blackmore's Night & Martin Turner). I need to give Jason Isbell a listen too. I have 67 2015 albums. My favourites are probably these:
10. Magic Pie - King For A Day (Styx/Starcastle infused prog from Norway)
9. Trans Siberian Orchestra - Letters From The Labyrinth (Meat Loaf meets Andrew Lloyd Webber)
8. The Sheepdogs - Future Nostalgia (Canadian Southern rock from the first unsigned band to appear on Rolling Stone's cover)
7. Biters - Electric Blood (back to basics, swaggering rock & roll debut album. Sadly they only made one more before splitting)
6. Leo Sayer - Restless Years (more akin to his early albums rather than his later soul/r&b infused ones)
5. China Sky - II (AOR, with gentle Southern leanings, in the style of 38 Special or the Henry Paul Band)
4. Tradarrr! - Cautionary Tales (folk-rock from the school of Fairport)
3. Alan Doyle - So Let's Go (second solo album from erstwhile Great Big Sea man)
2. Zervas & Pepper - Abstract Heart (new-ish duo from Wales with a real Laurel Canyon vibe)
1. Blitzen Trapper - All Across This Land (feels like a heartfelt homage to all the great roots/heartland artists of the previous forty years without ever descending into pastiche).
A few honourables:
. Zac Brown Band - Jekyll & Hyde
. Cutting Crew - Add To Favourites (Going to see them in concert in a couple of weeks!)
. Dawes - All Your Favourite Bands
. The Enid - The Bridge
. Richie Furay - Hand In Hand
. Amy Helm - Didn't It Rain
. Don Henley - Cass County
. Nordic Giants - A Seance of Dark Delusions
. Red Jasper - The Great & Secret Show
. Spock's Beard - The Oblivion Particle
Thanks so much for sharing. Especially interesting for me in that I'm not at all familiar with so many on your list. I'm amazed to see Leo Sayer still going strong. I had no idea (though I personally was never a fan). I did buy a Blitzen Trapper album once. Thought it was ok - I gave it to my son, he liked it better. Thanks for sharing.
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow Yeah, I'd say that Blitzen Trapper are a tad hit & miss albums-wise but the good ones tend to be excellent. Definitely a try-before-you-buy band though.
It's interesting where various strands of music take you. Not being big into The Who, I got into Roger Daltrey's solo work (which I do quite like, curiously enough) through his Leo Sayer connection.
@@carlwmpylu That is interesting and for me part of the fun of following music and like you said the threads it can lead to. Like that first Daltrey solo album was Leo Sayer songs. And then Daltrey lead you to The Who. Definitely not typical but interesting. Thanks.
WAIT... WHA.... No love for cross-eyed heart I am extraordinarily shocked. Keith Richards played all the bass on it too. I loved it.
I know Glen, right...a shocker. What can I say. Didn't like the drum sound on the album. Didn't think most of the songs were particularly good - yea overall was a big disappointment for me. But glad you loved it. Oh well, I'm always honest though.
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow You want bad drum sounds, The ZZ Top friggin' Six Pack, they added horrible fake reverb to the drums, I dont want those classic ZZ Top albums to sound like Eliminator.
Traded my copy back!
As an exhibitionist, I saw the Exhibitionism show in New York. It's a shame I didn't know you then. That was probably a great trip to London. I love that Ian Hunter album. I'll be seeing Maxxxxine next week. By the way, I expect to see you in Las Vegas when the Stones do a residency at the Sphere. Start saving your money 🤑🤑😂🤣
@@davidkunzli680 ...dupe comment - I will say The Sphere is beyond incredible. I mean its not a "regular" concert, but it's beyond. Incredible experience and most importantly the sound....perfection.
@@jasonpp1973 lol...true story...I did the same thing - sold that set off immediately - attrocious drum re-editing on those.
Wow. Antigone Rising, I saw them play a club in Asheville, NC over 20 years ago, they were rocking, what I mainly recall is them doing Fat Bottomed Girls, it was great
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Now that's a cool story - thanks for sharing. I can't imagine hearing them covering Fat Bottom Girls - As a band, they don't sound anything like that or Queen, but what the hell. Talented band.
@TheAlanRosenbergShow I bought a cd of them years later, I think at a Starbucks and was surprised how mellow it was, I should dig it out and listen again, but when I saw them it was rock and roll, of course I may have been drinking at the time...👍
@ They can rock but not too hard. The original band's album From The Ground Up is terrific. Rootsy rock.
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow just checked UA-cam and sure enough there's a studio version and a really kick ass live version, so I guess I wasn't hallucinating...this time 🤪
@@senorfunball This I gotta hear - gonna check it out - thanks for letting me know. About to do a new video and then I'll check it out. Best, Alan
also saved up for one of those high end cd buffing machines it is fantastic.
A record store I used to go to used to use them and they said they really fixed up the scratches. Sounds like a great purchase. I think I might look into one. Thanks.
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow so exited to receive the rest of the Supertramp albums and am exited to see your eagles album ranking video, also have been loving the ccr box set.
I was hoping you were a Jason Isbell fan. Do you have Live From The Ryman Vol.2 ? Should be in your best live releases in 2024!!
@@buwamoss you're missing my videos my friend. I did a full review of the album and it's at the top of my favorites of the year - live or not.
All I got, not much going on by now😮💨
2005 / 2015 albums combined:
1. Kate Bush - Aerial 4/5 (2005)
2. John Frusciante - Curtains 4/5 (2005)
3. The Chemical Brothers - Push the Button 4/5 (2005)
4. Lana Del Rey - Honeymoon 3/5 (2015)
5. Mercury Rev - The Light in You 3/5 (2015)
6. Porcupine Tree - Deadwing 3/5 (2005)
yea - relatively slim pickings, and for two years too. Aerial didn't do much for me, though I did appreciate her "artistry". I tried Lana Del Rey twice so far. My daughter is a huge fan. I find her a "yawn" over the course of a full album. I dumped the two albums I bought. Thanks.
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow Can't win ém all my friend lol. The CE Cutting Edge box is essential Bob, do you own it? The Keith solo album was a huge disappointment, what did you think of the Main Offender album? I've never liked anything Steven Wilson puts out solo, just bores me. How do you rate the Tull albums from the 80s onwards?
@@seekah1 I thought Main Offender had some Great songs, but was a disappointment compared to Talk Is Cheap. Many of the songs were more "riffs" in search of a really good / tight song. I think Jagger could've done wonders on some of those tracks regarding editing and tightening them up. I don't have the big Cutting Edge boxset. I just don't need the umpteen versions of the same songs over and over, as interesting they are - it's a one listen for me. As for Tull, I did the Tull album rankings and the 80's albums fall where they fall in the video. If you separate them out - they'll have their own ranking. Thanks.
I saw the Exhibitionism show in New York. It's a shame I didn't know you then.I really enjoyed the Ian Hunter and Waterboys albums. I didn't care much for the Don Henley. I will be seeing Maxxxxxine next week.....get ready. I expect to see you at a Stones residency in Las Vegas. Start saving money now.🤑🤑😂🤣
If the Stones play at the Sphere I would definitely be there (assuming I could afford it). I think you'll enjoy Maxxxine. I saw the Exhibitionism in NY too, it was a weird venue though. I remember feeling it was much smaller than the London one...or at least the venue itself. That was a great show - they did it up so well. Nice book too.
Didn't realize how many good albums that came out that year.Of course the Steven Wilson that would be my no.1.Gilmour album fantastic also,Dylan I also have the 2 cd release.I'll have to play that Henley again haven't played that in a while.Will have to check out the Waterboys again don't have hardly anything by them I think maybe one album.
I have to give that Wilson album another play. I haven't heard it in years and years but I do remember liking it a lot. I am hit and miss with both him and Porcupine Tree. I've grown to love The Waterboys, but there's a lot of albums. This one I played all the time at that time. thanks my friend.
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow Next to the Stones and Tull my most played are Porcupine Tree and Steven Wilson and the band Riverside
@@thomaswery3087 Oh wow - I didn't realize Wilson/Porcupine Tree was that high in your all time favorites.
@ Heep,Purple,Zeppelin,Spirit,Pie and the like are still way up there also.PT and Wilson and Riverside are just the newer type bands
@@thomaswery3087 Interesting that you rate Spirit and Humble Pie so high. I mean I like them and a couple of their albums are fantastic (Rockin' The Fillmore and Dr. Sardonicus are two of my all time favorites), but i find their catalogs a very mixed bag and have actually dumped albums of theirs. I have to research Riverside.
Have you done a video on your favourite punk albums before
I don't think I have separated them out and I think that's a great idea. Thanks so much. I will definitely do it and soon and credit you. Thanks so much again.
This vid got me wondering. I know yow own everything by the Stones. Do you also own everything they released as solo artists? So now for my tops of 2015 featuring all bands you’ve never heard of:
Revivalists/Men Against Mountains
Go! Team/Scene Between
Chappo/Future Former Self
Du Blonde/Welcome Back to Milk
Worriers/imaginary Life
First....yes I do.... 2nd you're not kidding, I've never even heard of these. I give you lots of credit for staying much more "relevant' than me for the more modern years.
Hey, 45 albums is nothing to sneeze at. I've got 10. OK, so what's really great from 2015? Well, there's Vulnicura by Bjork. This album is completely insane and not for the faint of heart, but I think it's way cool. Wolflight is another great album by Steve Hackett. Especially check out "Love Song to a Vampire." Sco-Mule (Gov't Mule with John Scofield) was recorded live in 1999 but released in 2015. All instrumental jams and they are completely awesome. I won't include Still by Richard Thompson because it's not one of his best, but the bonus disc, called Variations EP, is way better and contains five amazing songs.
But I know two true masterpieces from 2015. #2 is Hand. Cannot. Erase. And #1 is The Grand Experiment, the debut album by the official Neal Morse Band, a perfect album, a masterclass in rock and prog. I know it's way past the heyday of rock and roll, but to me it's one of the greatest rock albums ever made.
I have that Wolflight live album from Steve Hackett, which features some of the songs. Love Song To A Vampire is really cool. Yea like that one. Been a long time since I've listened to Hand Cannot Erase. Have to give it a re-listen. Thanks for the recommendation from Neil Morse Band. I haven't really listened to his solo stuff but I really enjoyed a lot of Spocks Beard. I will definitely be looking out for that one. Best, Alan
Not the best music
year. My top albums 2015:
1. Jason Isbell - Something..
2. Keith Richards - Crosseyed Heart
3. JJ Grey - Ol Glory
4. Dave and Phil Alvin - Lost Time
5. Samantha Fish - Wild Heart
6. Beth Hart - Better Than Home
7. JD MacPherson - Let the Good Times Roll
8. Leon Bridges - Coming Home
9. Eilen Jewell - Sun Down...
10. Richard Thompson - Still
Thanks Joe. I have a lot of Richard Thompson but far from everything. I never picked up Still though. I'm a fan of Beth Hart and also Samantha Fish (though not as much as I like Beth Hart). But I definitely pick and choose which ones to get. I can only take both of them in doses. I'll definitely be on the lookout for those two. Thanks again.
Not the greatest year but some fine albums there.. Hand Cannot Erase is one of my favourite ones, the song Cradle to the Grave was used for a tv sitcom on the BBC called Cradle to Grave.
That's really cool information. I always wondered how big Squeeze was on your side of the pond. I saw them live back in their heyday and they became huge in the NYC tri-state area and some other pockets. Had some BIG hits here, but then they faded away. Cool information. That's a really really good Squeeze album in my opinion.
Bill Wyman once said if he could play in another band it would be for CCR with Fogerty. He still did alright but he probably had to put up with a lot of Prima Donna behavior from Jagger.
I don’t understand why you like Wishbone Ash. I gave them a listen and they did nothing for me. A band with no hits doesn’t interest me. But whatever.
I like the Steve Miller Band, the Electric Prunes, live in Stockholm 1967!, Missing Persons, and the Pretenders!
The Police are probably my favorite band besides the Doors, Cars and CCR and ARS.
Boston, Aerosmith, Cheap Trick, Nirvana and S. Pumpkins also.
But to each his own. I’d rather listen to the Beatles or Stones than Wishbone Ash. But you go ahead. Knock yourself out.
No offense.
@@dynjarren8355 No offense taken. They’re not for everyone.
Sadly, I have to agree that Keith album is very disappointing 😞 Stones Leeds cd is a great one .Blackberry Smoke are terrific, but they have definitely made better albums .Hunter live cd is ...Wow, caught them live..Superb! Modern Blues is my No 1...Mike Scott.is the Man
Thank you so much. I really appreciate this (and not because you agreed with me). I found that Keith album nothing with nothing. Didn't like the drum sound, didn't like the production and with one or two exceptions, the songs were forgettable. And they are. I imagine most people couldn't hear more than a song or two in their head from that album....not the case from the other two solo albums from Keith. But again, the critics trip over themselves with accolades blah blah blah. here's what I say.. If everything is great...then nothing is great. Thanks again.
Fare Thee well was the last time the 4 surviving members of the Grateful Dead
Dead & Co was formed after that and Phil Lesh never played with them
Why buy Grateful Dead albums if you really don’t like them
@@Timlinmark because I love the Grateful Dead and I have everyone of their albums. But Fare Thee Well was the last time they were ever going to play together again ever. Because of that they were the biggest shows of their time. Their never ending ongoing configurations is Symantics. But the Dead are not alone in milking the fans. I just thought they were beyond this type of thing.
@ not milking the Fans when they still are the biggest selling band and they have albums and box sets that sell out immediately every year
@ I have no problem with The Grateful Dead releasing archive albums every year. I think it's fantastic actually. And the Dead organization and record labels to a terrific job. The issue I have is Jerry Garcia died in 1995. In 1998, surviving members reformed as The Other Ones. They had moderate success for years, so they changed their name (with changing lineups) to The Dead which with the name change drastically increased their popularity. More lineup changes in 2009 and they changed their name to Further. With diminishing returns they called it a day in 2014 and announced the final performance forever for the Grateful Dead offshoots - that's right forever and they did Fare Thee Well in 2015. Because they were supposed to be the grand finale - they were historic shows - the biggest of their time and they brought in Trey to replace Jerry Garcia. A nice way to go out and finally bury The Grateful Dead (and let Jerry rest in peace). But no, because the shows were soooo big, they recruit John Mayer to replace Trey and Jerry and tour up to now as Dead and Company. I always thought the Grateful Dead were above this type of thing. It's no different than The Rolling Stones continuing to tour after Mick Jagger dies and calling it Stones and Company....or Stones.....and yea I think especially after Fare Thee Well where they loudly proclaimed this is it, yea I think its wrong. But hey fans in todays world happily pay huge money to see bands with no original members - so they can dance and celebrate to the songs of their youth by cover bands who use the brand name. The Grateful Dead should've been above this, but they're not. So yea, let the "fans" try to relive something they never probably experienced in the first place and let the "Dead" collect upteen millions on them, something Jerry Garcia, who make no mistake was the leader of The Grateful Dead, never did when he was alive. And I do love The Grateful Dead and saw them in 1977 for Terrapin Station.
@ everything is correct except they said it was the last time the 4 original members of the Grateful Dead will play together Phil was never gonna tour like this again he wanted to continue his Phil & Friends with different members all the time They never once played again with the 4 original members so no one went back on their word And were under a lot of pressure with just the discussion of a possible 60 year reunion this coming summer till Phil passed away Just don’t let this sound like a hell freezes over thing The Grateful Dead and their fans don’t deserve that Dead music will be playing for the next 200 years and it will because of the band and the writing of Hunter and Barlow There will never be another musical act like them peace brother thanks for all you do especially working with your local fire dept Nothing but respect for you
@@Timlinmark Thanks so much. I really do appreciate your comments. Clearly I'm in the minority because Dead and Company are now as big as The Grateful Dead were in their heyday. But for me its semantics because they have now been trading on The Grateful Dead name. I've no problem with Weir and Company touring with Mayer and playing Dead music to keep it alive for the fans. That's wonderful. But we live in a musical world of branding. Very few people care or even know, who's in a band. Just the name. There are so many "big" bands touring and do fantastic business but have even no members that were in the band. But "fans" don't care, they want to see the band and hear the music. But they're really tribute bands, not "the" band. I have a real problem with that. And thats what touring under Dead And Company, or The Dead is. And for me, its disrespectfull to long time "real" Grateful Dead fans who were there and love the band. I never want to see The Rolling Stones tour as The Stones, or Stones And Company with just Keith Richards if Mick Jagger died. In fact as much as I love The Who, I don't even think they should be called The Who now, but it's all about branding. I will not see them now. But again I'm in the minority. Thanks so much again - no disrespect to you either. It's all just music anyway and meant for enjoyment.
Best album of 2015.. Courtney Barnett... Sometimes I sit and think, sometimes I just sit.
Thanks for the recommendation. I'm not at all familiar with Courtney Barnett. Will investigate for sure. Best, Alan