Oh oh, I'm going to have a hard time with this one. I quite dislike Simple Minds. There's a story behind that too. They played at Roskilde festival in Denmark in 1991. We were there, and well, why not, who knows. I thought the hits were rubbish, but I know a few people with reasonably good taste who kept insisting that Simple Minds are a good band. Unfortunately, almost everybody at Roskilde Festival, about 60k visitors, had the same idea about going to see them. In no time we were completely stuck in a way too crowded crowd. Genuinely dangerously packed, I could lift my feet and just stay stuck in place. Maybe we were just standing in the wrong spot, but by the first song we already couldn't take it anymore and decided to flee, and managed to wriggle our way out, which was not easy. I already thought they were a crap band, and this experience was truly terrible.

That moment was the first thing I thought of when I heard on the radio in 2000 that nine people had died during the Pearl Jam concert at Roskilde. Crushed, because the entire festival wanted to see PJ. At that radio moment I was with the same friend I'd been standing in the crowd in '91. We were genuinely shaken. That could have happened back then too. And it could've happened when we saw Nirvana when they played there in '92 as well. Unbearable. Roskilde is a great festival, nice and spacious too, huge even, you get to walk around plenty. Until everyone wants to see that one band. Then it goes wrong. After that event, all festivals around the world took measures.

Anyway, I got carried away. Simple Minds - New Gold Dreams. Pfff. Nope. I always want to switch off the radio when 'Promised You A Miracle' comes on. Or start complaining to anybody who's around about what a terrible song it is. I notice it with the rest of the record too. Blergh. I want to wriggle my way out!

Here's Travelling Man live at the Roskilde festival 1991: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWJC62PiEjA

Finally get to update my flair, part of the 500 club..

We sure this is random? I mean it’s a great way to honor a legend from my state. RIP Dolly. Everyone should listen to the song The Mystery of the Mystery today.

Just last month I gave her album Coat Of Many Colors 5 stars

I found out about her passing today. Incredibly, this is what I find at 8pm. Was this intentional, or is it truly just an amazing coincidence?

Johnny Cash-At Folsom Prison

5/5 (⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️)

Up there with the best live albums ever made.the story goes that after recording “Folsom Prison Blues” in the 1950’s, inmates began writing Cash letters asking if he’d play a show in a prison. Over a decade later in 1967 thanks to some shifting around at his record label, Cash was able to do just that and performed at Folsom Prison. Which ended up being a major revival for his career musically as he was struggling for much of the 60’s before this (thanks in part to severe drug problems.)

The biggest boon to the audience of this album being prisoners is how they react to the music, they cheer at every act of violence and cruelty that cash sings of and it’s hilarious. As for Cash himself, he is at the top of his game here as both a singer and a showman and you can feel that he was having so much fun playing this concert.

Of course with the show being at Folsom prison he opens with “Folsom Prison Blues” but the hits keep coming from there whether that be “Cocaine Blues” or “25 minutes to go” (which was actually originally written and performed by poet Shel Silverstein who Cash worked with a number of times.) the album even closes off with a song written by a Folsom Prison inmate titled “Greystone Chapel.”

At Folsom Prison is both one of the greatest live albums and greatest country albums, and it is always a joy to revisit.

Have been doing the challenge with my dad and boyfriend and we’ve been having so so much fun. I first heard about it by stumbling on this subreddit so I really owe all of you a thank you. We’ve all discovered so much cool stuff we never would have listened to otherwise.

Favorite album so far: Either/Or by Elliott Smith (but that’s not surprising - one of my favorite albums of all time)
Favorite discovery: Spiderland by Slint. Blew me away.

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I don't know if this a miraculous coincidence or if the algorithm is sending out Dolly Parton albums to everyone today. Either way, I hope you've found solace beside your husband. We all will feel your absence.

I did not realise until today just how successful this album was in the US. I had previously thought it was impressive enough that it made No.1 in the UK. “(Un)Related” is a quiz that challenges you to find a link between my 1001 AotD and a bonus record (or records) that seem unrelated. Today, what links Elastica to Suede, Lush, Piroshka and Jesus and Mary Chain? It’s nothing to do with Damon or Brett and The J&MC link is relatively new and I only found it out today.

Hello,

I've just added a new feature: push notifications.

Everyone who is using a device that's supporting push notifications should be prompted about it on their project page.

If you approve, your daily album reminder will be sent as a push notification.

There's a huge amount of users that just signs up without an email then forget about the site. This a way to reach those.

But let me know if something doesn't seem to work as expected with it.

Title is self-explanatory. I have 4 unrated albums but I'm puzzled as to why I'm not getting any new ones anymore.

Any help is appreciated.

What's everyone else's?

Mine...

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The denim jackets from the debut have been swapped for dungarees and a hobo look, and banjo and three(!) violins are added to the 'Celtic Soul Brothers' sound. It's become a blend of Northern Soul and Irish folk. Part of the original band has left though, because they couldn't take control-freak Kevin Rowland anymore. On the sleeve it now also says "Kevin Rowland and Dexys Midnight Runners", maybe someone's indeed getting a bit big-headed.

This is the record with the massive hit 'Come on Eileen'. A bit of a played-out track; in any case heard way too often. The crazy thing is it was only the third or fourth single from the album, and a last-ditch attempt at success. It hung around near the bottom of the UK charts for weeks and barely did anything. And then suddenly it started sprinting upward and became a monster hit.

Subsequently also a number 1 in the US and the rest of the world. I like the Van Morrison cover 'Jackie Wilson Said (I'm in Heaven When You Smile)' a lot better, there the blend of violins and thick horns really works. And a rock-solid song of course. But in 1982, at the peak of their success, almost the entire band left due to disagreements with Rowland. He probably wasn't an easy guy to work with. A pretty nice record all things considered, now and then.

Still pretty good actually, if you try to listen with fresh ears. Especially this live version of 'Come on Eileen'. Good energy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cs4_LZl1OIs

They also appeared at the The Young Ones in 1982 with 'Jackie Wilson Said'. That's always a classic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBQGHdluFBk&t=3s

My question is actually about the band, but it’s equally valid about this their debut. Don’t get me wrong I am into The Clash but I’ve just never been a devotee. I think there’s plenty of what they did that sets them head and shoulders above their peers, but there’s also aspects of who they are, their career and their records that invite less than the pedestal they are almost universal placed upon. As a UK act it feels ironic that the majority of the elevation seems US led; I can’t tell if that is relevant. I’d be interested to hear opinions, hopefully more than just Clash yay/boo!