Just some words to the wise about new releases from Andre 3000 and the psyche band Pussy as well as a bizarre Japanese pressing of a Whitesnake album, and more...
I’m thankful for these weird and poorly thought out releases only to hear your humorous no BS reviews on them! Hope you and the labels keep em coming!! Cheers Robert!
That interview discussing the (deeper?) meaning of Whitesnake's Slide it In sounds great! I'd like to see other reissues like this. Who wouldn't love to hear the Doors cover of Back Door Man, followed by an immersive discussion with Willie Dixon on the spiritual nuances of that gem?
Thanks for the video Robert! Sometimes artists have to take a trip down the path less traveled to get inspired and dig out what they originally were best at. Maybe this was a cleansing the pallet moment for Andre? Im a jazz fan so I didnt mind him doing this. On the other hand the album doesn’t do much for me creatively, artistically or in an entertaining way. But kudos to Andre for doing his thang. Maybe his blank pallet will now be able to be filled with a great hip/hop rap album as a reward. Damn, I was hoping for digital wood instrumental interludes in between songs on the japanese White Snake :(. Instead we get interviews! Missed opportunity! Robert attacking Matchbox 20, next he will be saying that Rearview Mirror is not as good as Dark Side Of The Moon. Im appalled! Yeah, Atlantic has this huge catalogue…and what do they pick..?…geesh. Par for course on album selection tastes when it comes to audiophile many times. I was just listening to the new Vampire Weekend this morning. Lots of melody, yet interesting creative change ups. In places it almost sounds like ColdPlay (the few good aspects of ColdPlay) Jonesing for more records? My suggestions: William Elliot Whitmore-Silently, The Mind Breaks (very good country album) The Last Dinner Party - Prelude To Ecstasy (Really good indie pop sprinkled with modern-ish prog that is hooky) Gruff Rhys- Sadness Sets Me Free (Very good album that gives comfort at the same time misery is the topic. Love the guys voice. Reminds me a bit of Bill Callahan) Tons of new stuff to explore without being MatchBox 20’d.
Great reviews! Thanks for demystifying the Andre 3000, I had the feeling it would sound like a Paul Horn outtakes collection. The Matchbox 20 assessment is absolutely hilarious. Bravo! EDIT - really appreciate the new releases you do recommend. Ohio Players LPs are being reissued by Westbound/Org Music, btw, if you wish to (re)assess ... cheers
Funnily enough, the Japanese "American Remix Version" of Slide It In actually has only five songs off the original LP, because it includes the Japanese bonus track Need Your Love So Bad (which is a Little Willie John cover, to make things worse 😅) as the sixth track. At least, you don't have to listen to David Coverdale explaining the meaning of Spit It Out as it's not included 🤣.
A few years back I found a Paul Simon Graceland in Goodwill and grabbed it, visually it was in great condition. But I didn't pay attention to the label and the "fine print" on the cover, because while it was Graceland, it had these radio interviews interspersed throughout. No wonder it was only $1, so yeah, lesson learned. Pay attention to what you're buying. I actually might like the Andre 3000 album, but not for $80. I'll pass on that, thank you! "Crystal clear shit," will become a classic tag, lol.
The guy on the front of the Matchbox Twenty album, Frank Torres, sued the band. From the American Songwriter website: Torres said the band did not have his permission for the album, noting that he was just walking down the street one day when a photographer asked him to pose for a picture. He had no idea it would become a multi-platinum album cover and he wanted money. Torres added that Matchbox Twenty “knowingly, intentionally, and maliciously” took advantage of him. Torres died in 2016. The lawsuit was dismissed. Perhaps this was a case of bad faith and bad music.
A few years ago I heard the original version of Here I Go Again that said "hobo" instead of "drifter". I thought I was experiencing a Mandela Effect moment.
Matchbox 20, hmmm. Ok I had to go and listen to some of those mentioned as I didn’t recall what they sounded like. All I remember was one of my kids had this cd and I’m sure played it a lot ( yes I’m guilty of buying it I guess) . The only song I recall was back to good. I assume this is the one I heard a lot as it was familiar. Yeah not vinyl worthy.
No wonder you like OutKast Robert- they don't sample anything. Their beats and instrumentation are all originals. That's one of the things I respected about them. EDIT: I love how RU-vid tries to ram Domino's two topping pizzas down your throat not even a minute into your videos. Like wtf 🙄
Andre 3000 has just done his "Metal Machine Music". Or maybe a Zamfir tribute!!! Very pretentious. Prince did instrumental stuff like N.E.W.S and actually sounded great.
Regarding the Japanese Whitesnake album, are the interviews entirely in English? If so, my guess is it was accidentally cut from a tape for a radio show for the US market (I say US market since it is labeled as the US remix). You know radio inside and out, does it have that kind of "feel" to it? It seems weird that a Japanese pressing would have spoken passages entirely in English. They speak some, obviously, but usually not fluently enough to devote album space to interviews in it. Hilarious take on Matchbox 20. I wonder if there will be an RSD 12" of (The Grammy Award-Winning 1999 Hit) Smooth by Santana feat. Rob Thomas of Matchbox 20 (Off The Multi-Platinum Album Supernatural).
The interview segments are completely separate from the songs, so it doesn't really sound like a radio show. Just another element that makes it bizarre.
Hallo Robert, you love Pink Floyd, me to, but do you like Porcupine Tree or Steven Wilson also, like to hear your optionion . Andre from the Netherlands
I didn’t know who Andre 3000 was, I knew he was a hip hop artist, but the album is getting rave reviews and Carlos Nina plays on it with him. I adore him. Have a bunch of his recordings, but he is NOT jazz at all. I almost bought it. Then i saw the price and NOPED
"remember...it's matchbox 20.." : LMFAO!! there are better albums from the atlantic catalogue. how about a decent priced re-issue of STP's 3rd album? but naw...we get matchbox fkn twenty...
I really think the record companies are testing us on how much we would spent on new vinyl record releases... I like the new album but I won't pay that price for a newly pressed triple lp !
@@Stonecutter334 50 bucks was the price I was expecting when I heard the album back in November 23. But when I saw a price of 85 bucks for pre-order I thought that it was a mistake.... This is nothing else than greed of the record company. And the 3 lp's don't even come with poly-ethylen protected inner sleeves but just in paper or cardboard sleeves !!!
