I'm a lifelong music fan and record collector. I have in the past edited my own fanzine, and also contributed to other fanzines and music magazines.
My RU-vid channel will cover power pop, garage rock, punk rock, psychedelia, jangle pop, paisley underground, indie pop and anything else which takes my fancy.
Expect to see videos on old vinyl and CDs I've been listening to during Lockdown 3 here in the UK. There will also be the odd video on miscellaneous music-related topics.
I'm looking forward to reading your comments. Hopefully I'll point you in the direction of some music you've not heard before, and vice versa. As much as I love the all-time greats like the Beatles, Beach Boys, Byrds, Pink Floyd, Clash etc., it's always exciting to discover something new.
Interesting mix Carl. I really should investigate Uriah Heep more deeply, as I just have a CD comp and like hammond rock. I need to get that Soft Cell album back into the collection. I have the singles and 12"s. I have so many CDs stacked-up but recently I've been enjoying the Now 12" series. Cheers Dale
Hi Dale. I'd somehow got it into my head that I didn't like David Byron's vocals. I have to say though his vocals are excellent on 'Look At Yourself'. Ken Hemsley's hammond organ is what makes it special for me. Thanks for watching. Cheers.
Hi Edgard. Do you know the channel called The Alan Rosenberg Show? He has great content and sometimes shows 8-tracks. I never see them in UK charity shops. I do pick up the occasional cassette though. All the best.
Hey Carl/ always nice to see what CDs you’re spinning- XTC, Waterboys, Spongetones all staples in my collection. NP: The Primitives CD box set i recently picked up. Take care, Matt
Hi Matt. I would have guessed that you knew the Spongetones ... Do you watch Steve Herold's channel? He's a big Primitives fan ... Have a great weekend!
Hi Alan. I enjoyed hearing 'Look At Yourself' again. Ken Hensley was the heart of the band for me. I've got a solo album by him too which is good ... Considering the various sources for the tracks on that Waterboys album, it really hangs together well. You'd definitely enjoy it. Thanks for watching.
Nice collection of eclectic CDs again Carl. Pin Ups by Bowie is great. Sorrow is one of my favorite songs he does. That Waterboys album looks interesting. Clouds is another great album you picked out. The one that stands out that you showed is Media Whores, that one I'm definitely going to checkout for sure. Sicko is another one (you know more about Seattle bands than I do.) I only know them in name only. The Spungetones is another one that looks like I should have a listen to, Grapefruit as well. Great indepth analysis on these CDs Carl. Nobody does it better!
Hi Tom. I've always thought Bowie was an excellent interpreter of other artists' songs. 'Sorrow' is one of his best. I also rate 'Wild Is The Wind' from 'Station To Station' ... Sicko are one of many Seattle bands I love. I should have mentioned in the video that Kurt Bloch (Fastbacks) recorded the record ... Steve Herold has already gone ahead and bought the Sicko, Media Whores and the Cogs CDs! I hope he likes them ... Thanks as always for your kind words! Take care.
Great selections Carl with some pretty obscure stuff thrown in.....i must get that XTC as i have most of their catalogue.....todays listening pleasure and all market stall finds includes Van Morrison His Band And The Street Choir, two volumes of Under The Covers by Sweet & Hoffs, and just now a bit of Fear Of A Black Planet by Public Enemy, great video from you once again!
Hi Rod. I'm sure you'd like XTC's 'White Music' ... You've been listening to some cool stuff too. I've only heard odd tracks by Sweet & Hoffs, even though I was a fan of Matthew Sweet back in the 90s. The first three albums by Public Enemy are all brilliant ... Thanks for the kind words.
Hi Jack. Of course it works the other way too. Sometimes I'll listen to something I used to like and it doesn't sound like I remembered it; the problem is usually dated production. Thanks for taking time to watch and leave a comment.
Hi Carl - Very ice selection. Cool Waterboys CD. XTC! Great. I have never heard that Big Audio record in full. I like Pet SHop Boys much more now that I did way back when.
Hi Brian. I'd forgotten how great XTC sounded early on. Barry Andrews' keyboards were so distinctive ... I kept the faith with Mick Jones through thick and thin. Big Audio 'Higher Power' is a lot better than most critics would have you believe ... I've picked quite a lot of Pet Shop Boys in the last year or so, including a superb 2-CD set of b-sides called 'Alternative'. All the best!
hey carl. cool stuff. i found a best of waterboys like a year or so ago. really like it. had only known one song by them. media whores sound interesting (combo of who, dictators, hoodoo gurus ….i mean sold!) Did you watch the XTC doc from few years ago? Worth a watch. I think it’w called This is Pop actually. Sicko is another I think i gotta look into. I picked up that soft cell album maybe year and half ago. Hasn’t really clicked with me. have you ever heard the band The Goops? 90s NYC female fronted punk band. Be curious if they’d appeal to ya. Anyway always appreciate your insightful capsule reviews here.
Hi Steve. You're quick off the mark! I really like the Waterboys. I like the fact that they didn't just stick to the same sound ... Media Whores is a real obscurity. I liked the German label Screaming Apple and bought a few of their releases. I'm not even sure if Media Whores is on RU-vid or Bandcamp. Just checked on the CD and the original release came out on Break-Up Records out of Columbus, Ohio ... I've not seen the XTC doc. I'll have to see if it is on RU-vid ... Sicko are brill. I also have an LP by Ean Sicko's post-Sicko band Tales From The Birdbath ... The Goops is a new name to me. I'll check them out. You might like the Cogs. 'Making The Grade' reminded me a bit of the Muffs ... I'll get back to you re the Goops. Cheers.
@@carltweed942 i actually just made the Official Carl Blind Buy purchase: picked up Sicko, Media Whores and Cogs. Got a good price so took the chance. Looking forward to hearing them.
Hi Frank. Sounds like a good idea for a video. I can think of one or two artists with the same name - although not necessarily on the same label. For example, Mick Jones (Foreigner) and Mick Jones (Clash/Big Audio Dynamite).
I will listen on your playlist a little later today. I am unfamiliar with almost all of these bands / artists except Nick Lowe and Bob Pollard. Thanks for the music !
Hi JT. I was just catching up on comments and trying to watch one or two videos ... I think it's a strong set of releases this time. Really great to have Nick Lowe back. And a posthumous new release by the Saints. Take care.
Hi 👋 Greetings from New Zealand. I saw David Bowie in concert here in NZ back in 1978. It was his Stage tour concert. Good memory for me as I was 18 years young at the time. I would like that Bangles Gold cd set. Because it has remixes. I like that. I have just a best of hits from the group on cd. I liked the British Two Tone Ska music scene. Bands such as The Specials , Bad Manners , Selecter , and The Beat. From Carl.
Hi Carl. I never saw Bowie live. I did have a chance to see him play with Tin Machine but passed ... Usually when I show charity shop CD finds, I've already listened to them and can give a quick opinion on the music. As these were all still sealed, I couldn't do that. If I do like the Bangles remixes, I'll mention that in a future video. As a general rule though, I'm not a fan of remixes ... The 2 Tone/ska revival bands were massive here in the UK. The Specials, Madness and the Beat were my favourites. All the best from the UK.
Hi Carl- great PPS update. Redd Kross, Chime School, Neutrals all stellar. An upcoming new Nick Lowe album is good news. I will check out playlist for others you mentioned. Some of my currently spinning: Laughing, Motorists, Proctors and Kelley Stoltz. Take care. Matt
Hi Matt. Thanks as always ... Nick Lowe had given up on albums, so it's really good news that Los Straitjackets have got him re-energised again ... I did have a listen to Kelley Stoltz after reading a review in Shindig. I'll give it another listen. I've noted down Laughing and Proctors, and I'll check them out too. All the best.
i love rock n roll pest control. only have the single not the album. always wondered what rest of that album sounded like. not familiar with The Fiction. Sounds like something I should look into. awesome recommendations carl.
Hi Steve. I wasn't aware of The Fiction either. Rob Griffiths sounds like an interesting character ... I can't get 'Rock 'n' Roll Pest Control' out of my head! I always appreciate your comments. Take care, Carl
Wow, (Hanging Out With The) Cool Fuckers? I just watched the video and it's fantastic! In fact, I've watched just about all your downloads videos and these are all great. I love guitar bands and they all hit the mark. I've seen Nick Lowe and Los Straightjackets a few times ( last year opening up for Elvis Costello) so I will be interested in hearing his new album. Another great Power Pop Shakers video Carl, I absolutely love this series!
Hi Tom. It's hard to believe that Rob Griffiths track only has a handful of views on RU-vid and is only available as a download. It is, as you say, fantastic ... The Nick Lowe/Los Straitjackets album should be special. I've seen Nick Lowe/Dave Edmunds as Rockpile (probably told you that already). I'd love to see him live with Los Straitjackets. I'm glad you enjoy the videos. Cheers.
Oh, nice Third Man Jerry Lee Lewis. Mogwai! I don't collect 7" records, but every time I see a video about them, I think I should change my tactics. Very nice sleeves on some of these and I love those picture discs.
Hi Brian. Mogwai - what a band! I saw them live back in 1998 supporting Manic Street Preachers ... I can't readily think of the name of the artist who did the Super Furry Animals sleeves; he had a really distinctive style. Cheers. P.S. I just watched a video from a 1997 German TV pop show with Ultravox doing 'Dangerous Rhythm' and 'Young Savage'. Brilliant!!
What a score, Carl! I always pick up sealed CDs when I can find them for under $2. Very nice Bangles set. Queen, Ben E King, Bowie, and the Cars - Brilliant. I bet the Cuban musicians comp is going to be excellent. Cheers
Hi Mark. I regularly pick up sealed CD's for 50 pence or less - usually just for the clean cases, and sometimes because it's a quality CD. There's a big pile of CD's already put aside for some more videos. All the best.
some interesting stuff carl. be curious to see what ya think of the other Cars songs since seems like you’re not too familiar with them. i think i always assumed they were popular in UK as well but guess not. that mustard plug cover that’s one for the archives. i havent been having much luck in charity shops lately. it’s been months since i found anything worth picking up.
Hi Steve. The two singles off the Cars' first album were Top 10 hits in the UK (unlike in the US), and then we seemed to lose interest. 'Drive', which was featured during the Live Aid coverage, was their only other big hit here ... Keep looking in the thrift stores Steve. I'm sure your luck will change. At least you seem to find some good stuff in your secondhand record shop. All the best!
As I like to say Carl, we're in the golden age of buying CD's - look at these prices you're getting and sealed. Gotta love these Charity shops and thrift stores. Incredible deals. We're sure sitting pretty, if CD's ever come back like vinyl, but that's not why we buy them anyway. That Bowie live is fairly rare - NEVER find that used even in my various used record stores. That's a great live album - better than the official Stage album for sure. Glorious finds at amazing prices.
Hi Alan. New vinyl prices are just ludicrous; and there's more and more issues with poor pressings. Even the price of new CD box sets is getting out of hand; for example the super deluxe Lennon 'Mind Games' for £1,300+ (?!!) ... The Bowie live album will definitely be the first CD I listen to. Thanks for your support. Take care.
Good to see you are still as passionate about music as we were when we frequented Remember those Oldies, in Cambridgrv unbelievably 46 years ago and counting.
@@robsanderson4014 Yea, many of my friends think it's crazy, but I never outgrew my love of getting out there and looking for records, CD's and physical media. It's been my hobby since I was 10 years old and I still love it.
Queen Greatest .. The Blue and the Red that you have is excellent, Sean approves as well ! True.. I appreciate Queen much more in the last 20 years than before.. DIONNE !!! 🤠 Your Bowie find is my favorite so far..
The Bowie CD is the one I want to listen to first. I'm curious to hear the interpretations of the songs. He had a great band at that time with Adrian Belew and Carlos Alomar.
I love finding sealed Cd's at thrift stores ! I have so many and I have only opened very few.. I figure someday I will sell some as I have at least 5000 Cd's ! I like some Hip Hop and Rap as well, although.. I am pretty select about it though. I like your Bangles comp and the 3rd disc is alright by me " Hazy Shade Of Winter" is a good cover IMHO
That's an incredible deal for those CDs Carl, especially those three for a pound one's. I rarely see sealed CDs for sale for so cheap. I'll have to check out that Jeff Lynne's ELO one since I going to see him in concert in August in Seattle. Nice pick-ups again Carl!
Hi Tom. The three for a pound ones are from a current 'honey hole' charity shop. Bruce Springsteen's 'Only The Strong Survive', which I showed recently, came from the same shop. There's quite a few more to show from various shops ... I would have quite liked to see Jeff Lynne on his last UK tour, but the ticket prices were a bit much (although actually in line with what you're now expected to pay for arena gigs). Enjoy the show!! ... On a different subject, have you heard of the band Shake Some Action! from Seattle? They've been around for a few years. I was listening to their new EP on Bandcamp. It might get a mention in the next Power Pop Shakers video, alongside the Young Fresh Fellows reissue. Thanks as always for watching and commenting.
@@carltweed942 I've never heard of Shake Some Action. There's so many bands out here I can never keep track. I bought the cheapest seats for ELO (way in the back) for about $60 each. The pricing for that show is ridiculous (like many shows). Some average seats for ELO half way back can go for as much as $250. I'll stay with the cheap seats.
short and sweet like 7" singles. They are just so fun and take up less listening time. I got given a load though not shown yet I did just post a new finds video last night. Are you struggling to watch England too? Southgate is outta date. Too slow and unbalanced team. Let's see if the slow start has helped.
Hi Martin. Slightly shorter than I wanted due to a cock-up with the editing ... I always like seeing your finds videos; I noticed the latest one popping up in my notifications this morning. I'll give a proper viewing in the next couple of days when I've got time ... I'm not a football fan, although I do follow England in the big tournaments. Apart from the first half in the first game, they've been unbelievably bad.
Hi Nick. I guess there's a lot of competition for the title of greatest pop record, and of course personal taste is subjective, but 'God Only Knows' never fails to leave me in awe - lyrics, tune, arrangement and vocals (lead and harmonies) are all perfect ... I trust everything is well with you. I'll catch up with your channel soon. Thanks for watching.
Hi Carl, I love that Sam Cook single; the sleeve is brilliant. Super Snazz rocks. I own Jerry Lee on TMR. I prefer Far Away Eyes, the RS B-side. I love the Cynics. I’m in agreement with you on God Only Knows. Cool Norton single; I own it. Cheers
Hi Mark. I replied to a message last night from MGK Boston thinking it was you! Doh ... I'm glad you liked the selection of singles. I'd forgotten how much Supersnazz rocked ... I thought you'd have the Mary Weiss single, with it being on Norton ... There's a lot of overlap in our taste in singles. Thanks for commenting.
Hi Carl,Yes Thanks Hope you're keeping well too.I do remember seeing one old b & w photo some time ago where Glen Campbell was shown in the blue striped shirt they used to wear on stage with his bass guitar,but you're right very rare to see pics of him in The BB.
Hi JT. I like UK 1960s EPs, but they are notoriously hard to find in near-mint condition ... It would be nice to see some more of your singles. Best wishes from the UK!
@@jtsrecordroom3963 You've got the balance right; video making shouldn't get in the way of the 'real world'. I hope you had a nice family celebration ... See you next week.
Hi Carl, When Brian Wllson decided to step down from touring with The Beach Boys,his replacement on bass guitar was Glen Campbell at least for a short while until Bruce Johnson was brought in on a permanent basis.This is why a lot of the band photos around this time (particularly those taken whilst on tour) don't include Brian as per the God Only Knows EP cover. Also loved the Mary Weiss item. Another entertaining video,Cheers Ian
Hi Ian. I hope you're keeping well. At least Brian is on the cover of 'Pet Sounds'. Have you ever seen any photos of the Beach Boys with Glen Campbell? I don't think I have ... It was very sad to hear of the passing of Mary Weiss. I always hoped she'd eventually do a follow up album to 'Dangerous Game'. Glad you enjoyed the video. Cheers.
Wonderful stuff Carl . I love that Sam Cooke song, used to be followed by the equally amazing ‘Nothing Can Change This Love’ ’ on the Man & His Music comp. The only Yum Yums I know is the girl group who put out the Nothern Soul Stomper ‘It’s Going To Be A Big Thing’
Hi John. I think it was you that showed the Cynics' first album recently? It must have been in the back of my mind when I picked out that single ... I picked up that Dream Syndicate single many years ago in Madrid. It still has a sticker on it for 700 pesetas ... Some enterprising record label (or better still Mick Jones and Tony James) should put together a CD box set of all the Carbon/Silicon stuff.
Great Super Furry Animals singles Carl. I am as very evident in my videos, a huge SFA fan. Don’t have those two mind. Great and interesting bunch there 😊
Hi Morten. Super Furry Animals were such a great band. If you don't know the Yum Yums, they are well worth a listen; one of my favourite Norwegian bands. All the best.
Some great looking sleeves and labels of songs/bands that I mostly don't know Carl. A decent cover of Shake Some Action sounds interesting, I'll try and seek that out for a listen. Cheers Dale
Hi Dale. I've always liked 7-inch singles. I've managed to pick up a lot over the years for reasonable prices. Those Super Furry Animals picture discs for example were probably 99p each from HMV ... The Yum Yums' version of 'Shake Some Action' is worth hearing. It's on the Joy Of The Single playlist on my channel. Thanks for stopping by. Cheers.
Hi Mark. The Jerry Lee Lewis b-side 'You Win Again' is excellent. So sad that most of the original rock 'n' rollers have passed away ... Super Furry Animals were one of the best British bands ever. So clever.
Another nice selections of 7 inch singles Carl. I have heard a few of those tracks but not all. Paul McCartney has said that 'God Only Knows' is the greatest song ever written.
Hi Tom. I'm picking out the cream of my 7-inch singles for this series. There are a lot of dodgy ones I'm leaving out! You can hear a selection of tracks on the Joy Of The Single playlist. Who am I to argue with Paul McCartney.
Apologies if you're here to see 'Goo Goo Muck' by the Cramps. Due to an editing glitch, I had to delete the end of the video which included the Cramps and the Users. I will show these in the next episode of 'The Joy Of The Single'.
We call them op shops in Australia:) My most recent find and my best is the White album by the Beatles and a 2 cd set of Creedence Clearwater Revival which is brilliant. $5 for the White and only $1.70 for the CCR. I am working on collecting all the Paul Simon Art Garfunkel as well as their albums when together. I picked up Wednesday 3 am (record)and it’s very good
Op shops? I' didn't know that ... Can't go wrong with CCR ... I picked up an Art Garfunkel 2CD compilation in recent weeks, which I've not yet listened to. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.
I like the 'Only The Strong Survive' CD. However, I've heard 'Nightshift' live on RU-vid and it works well - still slick but with more energy. Thanks for watching.
