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Kurt Loder On Location, 2018

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 09 2018 02:10 PM

This just in: Lindsey Buckingham quits Fleetwood Mac, replaced by ex-Heartbreaker Mike Campbell AND Neil Finn of Crowded House?!? Back to you, Tabitha.

Edgy MD Apr 09 2018 05:56 PM Re: Kurt Loder On Location, 2018

That's the story we're working on, Kurt, but ... quit? Or fired? Different parties are giving different accounts. One thing is for sure. Something has broken the chain. Two new guitarists certainly make the Fleetwood Mac house that much more crowded, as Finn and Campbell represent the 17th and 18th members to join the British-American — now British-American-Kiwi — band. Friends — at least those friends Buckingham has left — are reportedly afraid the enigmatic guitarist producer will go insane following these latest developments. We'll have more on this breaking story Monday morning. Back to you.

smg58 Apr 09 2018 06:46 PM Re: Kurt Loder On Location, 2018

Neil Finn and Mike Campbell are both great musicians in their own right, but I can't see this combination being accepted this late in the game.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Apr 09 2018 11:53 PM Re: Kurt Loder On Location, 2018

It's 2018, and there's still Fleetwood Mac drama.

Edgy MD Apr 10 2018 04:59 AM Re: Kurt Loder On Location, 2018

smg58 wrote: Neil Finn and Mike Campbell are both great musicians in their own right, but I can't see this combination being accepted this late in the game. LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: It's 2018, and there's still Fleetwood Mac drama. This was, of course, all predictd 47 years ago when the Mac released their 1971 album Future Games, itself introducing two new members in Bob Welch and Christine McVie.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Apr 10 2018 05:10 AM Re: Kurt Loder On Location, 2018

The other day I was rockin out to Bob Welch. [youtube:20roxbpq]U3XKwildj_U[/youtube:20roxbpq]

Fman99 Apr 10 2018 06:57 AM Re: Kurt Loder On Location, 2018

I'm a big fan of that mid-era Mac -- the post blues, pre Nicks/Buckingham era has all kinds of very diggable music.

Mets Willets Point Apr 10 2018 09:53 AM Re: Kurt Loder On Location, 2018

Why We Love It When Fleetwood Mac Keep Breaking Up.

Edgy MD Apr 10 2018 10:07 AM Re: Kurt Loder On Location, 2018

That's a lot of fun. Thanks for posting it.

Mets Willets Point Apr 10 2018 10:12 AM Re: Kurt Loder On Location, 2018

Edgy MD wrote: That's a lot of fun. Thanks for posting it. I like Rob Sheffield's music writing. And in a weird coincidence, his grandfather used to own the house I live in now.

Frayed Knot Apr 11 2018 10:30 AM Re: Kurt Loder On Location, 2018

On the Fleetwood Mac topic, looks like Stevie Nicks is out with an autobio -- or at least an 'as told to' by the 'HAMMER OF THE GODS' author -- although I suspect her take on things will likely confuse matters in the whole FM soap opera saga rather than settle them. [fimg=400:2lovoxra]http://media.werd.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Gold-Dust-Woman-The-Biography-of-Stevie-Nicks.jpg[/fimg:2lovoxra]

HahnSolo Apr 11 2018 01:20 PM Re: Kurt Loder On Location, 2018

I read the Nicks book; the pre FM stuff and her insecurities about her position in the band were both interesting. In the book, it seemed like every time post-Rumours they went out on tour Buckingham had some hang-up about tour plans and locked horns with the others, whether it was money, travel, who their preferred coke dealer was going to be, etc. So when I first heard about this "firing" I immediately thought that Lindsey had an issue with something Mick planned and decided to take his guitar and play in his own sandbox.

41Forever Apr 27 2018 07:09 AM Re: Kurt Loder On Location, 2018

My buddy growing up was a huge ABBA fan, so I know far more about ABBA than I should. So I can tell you that this is a big deal: [url]http://www.nme.com/news/music/abba-release-first-new-material-35-years-new-songs-i-still-have-faith-in-you-2304583

Edgy MD Apr 27 2018 07:30 AM Re: Kurt Loder On Location, 2018

They've turned down billion-dollar offers to reunite and tour. BILLION! Good for them that they return with new recordings that are going to be far more scrutinized than a tour ever would be. Following up with an avatar tour, not so much.

Edgy MD May 03 2018 09:36 AM Re: Kurt Loder On Location, 2018

So a young friend of mine — 27, born in the 90s — put up a post asking for folks' favorite floor-filler, the song that invariably gets them onto the dance floor. I braced for a litany of "Single Ladies," "Shake It Off," and whatever Katy Perry is singing, but TWO independent people separately wrote "Little Willie." Is there a millennial Sweet revival that I'm not privy to?

Mets Willets Point May 08 2018 09:14 AM Re: Kurt Loder On Location, 2018

Quick trivia: Which Swedish band has the most #1 singles on the U.S. charts?

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 08 2018 09:17 AM Re: Kurt Loder On Location, 2018

This reads like a trick question, but I'll risk it all, Alex. What is Abba?

Mets Willets Point May 08 2018 09:19 AM Re: Kurt Loder On Location, 2018

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: This reads like a trick question, but I'll risk it all, Alex. What is Abba? Wrong!

Edgy MD May 08 2018 09:20 AM Re: Kurt Loder On Location, 2018

I'll go with the ABBA of the 90s: Ace of Base.

Mets Willets Point May 08 2018 09:21 AM Re: Kurt Loder On Location, 2018

Edgy MD wrote: I'll go with the ABBA of the 90s: Ace of Base. Also wrong. I heard this on a podcast where the person guessing made the same two incorrect guesses in the same order.

Mets Willets Point May 08 2018 09:28 AM Re: Kurt Loder On Location, 2018

ABBA had only one #1 on the Billboard 200, "Dancing Queen," which was #1 in 1976. Ace of Base also had only one #1 on the Billboard 200, "The Sign," which was #1 in 1993. In-between these two #1's another Swedish act had FOUR #1 hits!

41Forever May 08 2018 09:32 AM Re: Kurt Loder On Location, 2018

1980s music is in my wheelhouse! I know Ace of Base friends Roxette hit with "The Look."

Mets Willets Point May 08 2018 09:36 AM Re: Kurt Loder On Location, 2018

41Forever wrote: 1980s music is in my wheelhouse! I know Ace of Base friends Roxette hit with "The Look." Correct! "The Look" #1 in 1989 "Listen to Your Heart" #1 in 1989 "It Must Have Been Love" #1 in 1990 "Joyride" #1 in 1991 Another curious bit of trivia I picked up from this podcast is that all three of these bands have an equal balance of women and men.

Edgy MD May 08 2018 10:13 AM Re: Kurt Loder On Location, 2018

Roxette was my original guess but I lost heart and went for AoB. That said, 41Forever is incorrect. Everybody knows Ace of Base didn't have any friends.

Fman99 May 08 2018 10:23 AM Re: Kurt Loder On Location, 2018

Edgy MD wrote: Roxette was my original guess but I lost heart and went for AoB. That said, 41Forever is incorrect. Everybody knows Ace of Base didn't have any friends. I knew this one right away. Lest we forget, however, that Roxette was a terrible band. Those hits all suck a butt slathered in a sauce composed primarily of beef broth and heavy cream, with allspice, nutmeg, onion, garlic, Worcestershire, and Dijon.

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 08 2018 10:31 AM Re: Kurt Loder On Location, 2018

Fman99 wrote: Edgy MD wrote: Roxette was my original guess but I lost heart and went for AoB. That said, 41Forever is incorrect. Everybody knows Ace of Base didn't have any friends. I knew this one right away. Lest we forget, however, that Roxette was a terrible band. Those hits all suck a butt slathered in a sauce composed primarily of beef broth and heavy cream, with allspice, nutmeg, onion, garlic, Worcestershire, and Dijon. Dash of tarragon, yo

Mets Willets Point May 08 2018 11:48 AM Re: Kurt Loder On Location, 2018

That's why this is a good trivia question because ABBA is obvious and people are going to remember Ace of Base. But Roxette sucked so much it's not worth remembering them much less remembering four #1 hits.

Edgy MD May 08 2018 11:57 AM Re: Kurt Loder On Location, 2018

Not for nothing, but I'd rock out for 48 hours straight to Roxette before Acing my Base. HELLO! YOU FOOL! I LOVE YOU! I mean, they're no Blue Swede, but frankly, who is?

Fman99 May 08 2018 12:20 PM Re: Kurt Loder On Location, 2018

Edgy MD wrote: Not for nothing, but I'd rock out for 48 hours straight to Roxette before Acing my Base. HELLO! YOU FOOL! I LOVE YOU! I mean, they're no Blue Swede, but frankly, who is? I'm sure everyone in that band blew a Swede at some point.

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 08 2018 12:31 PM Re: Kurt Loder On Location, 2018

Fman99 wrote: Edgy MD wrote: Not for nothing, but I'd rock out for 48 hours straight to Roxette before Acing my Base. HELLO! YOU FOOL! I LOVE YOU! I mean, they're no Blue Swede, but frankly, who is? I'm sure everyone in that band blew a Swede at some point. lollllolololololl

Frayed Knot May 08 2018 12:50 PM Re: Kurt Loder On Location, 2018

1) I've never heard of 'Roxette' so my odds of winning this contest were somewhat less than winning the lottery 2) I may or may not have a passing familiarity with those #1 songs mentioned above, I'd have to listen to the tunes to find out 3) the subsequent posts steer me away from taking the trouble to find out

John Cougar Lunchbucket May 08 2018 12:52 PM Re: Kurt Loder On Location, 2018

Joyride ain't bad. It's like Abba with artificial ingredients and a more calculated attack on the charts

Frayed Knot May 08 2018 01:09 PM Re: Kurt Loder On Location, 2018

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Joyride ain't bad. It's like Abba with artificial ingredients and a more calculated attack on the charts Is that, like, possible? Seeing as how ABBA was the one legit Swedish band I knew, I would have been forced to go to novelty act RED NEX as my next guess. Whilst tubing down the Shenandoah River in in Harper's Ferry WV last summer, a DJ for an impromptu party on some nearby rocks began blasting their version of 'Cotton Eye Joe' And lemme tell you, if you ever want to know what tune is guaranteed to get a bunch of red necks up and dancing, you now have your answer (red necks dancing to Red Nex) [youtube]JyvkiZV0Ous[/youtube]

41Forever May 08 2018 01:35 PM Re: Kurt Loder On Location, 2018

I knew "The Look" and that Roxette had more hits, but couldn't name them. I hunt down '80s compilations for the semi-obscure stuff enjoyed by, maybe, me and three other people. And I don't know if Roxette is on any of them. Will have to check the Swedish import section.

Mets Willets Point May 09 2018 02:38 PM Re: Kurt Loder On Location, 2018

Red Nex are from Sweden? I mean, all countries have a South but they're a long way from THE South.

Edgy MD May 30 2018 02:59 PM Re: Kurt Loder On Location, 2018

Can you get to the Outpost in Montclair, NJ Friday night? Because if you do, you get to see a Smithereens show. With Marshall F. Crenshaw filling in for the late Pat DiNizio.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 05 2018 08:12 AM Re: Kurt Loder On Location, 2018

I understand the Reens' plan is to continue to perform with a range of singers. They also whacked the new bass player "The Thrilla" and brought back Mesaros again, which I think indicates they're not going to play a whole lot anymore. Because I'm easily amused I've been listening to the new Fratellis record. Is this Prince-ly or what? [youtube:3aiv21l7]aB461MqhrI8[/youtube:3aiv21l7]

seawolf17 Jun 05 2018 08:26 AM Re: Kurt Loder On Location, 2018

I enjoy the Fratellis. Their first record was fantastic.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 05 2018 08:33 AM Re: Kurt Loder On Location, 2018

Jon Fratelli is a home run hitter when it comes to melodies.

Mets Willets Point Jun 26 2018 04:23 PM Re: Kurt Loder On Location, 2018

It's Knight Fever for Barry Gibb. I have to confess I didn't realize his brothers had passed.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jun 26 2018 04:31 PM Re: Kurt Loder On Location, 2018

all 3 of his younger siblings.

Edgy MD Jun 26 2018 06:28 PM Re: Kurt Loder On Location, 2018

Speaking of brothers, Kinks back together.

Edgy MD Jun 26 2018 08:23 PM Re: Kurt Loder On Location, 2018

Mets Willets Point wrote: It's Knight Fever for Barry Gibb. I have to confess I didn't realize his brothers had passed. I'd love to see Barry grab an old tenor and falsetto singer and take the family act out one more time. I'm thinking Nick Gilder singing Robin's parts and Leo Sayer singer Maurice's.

d'Kong76 Jun 26 2018 08:45 PM Re: Kurt Loder On Location, 2018

I think the world can survive with the memories and leave it at that.

Edgy MD Jun 27 2018 08:41 AM Re: Kurt Loder On Location, 2018

I prefer to court disaster.

41Forever Jul 13 2018 02:31 PM Re: Kurt Loder On Location, 2018

Reports that the surviving members of Led Zeppelin are considering a one-off reunion to celebrate the band's 50th anniversary. [url]https://fox43.com/2018/07/11/led-zeppelin-is-reportedly-considering-a-reunion-for-its-50th-anniversary/

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 17 2018 05:17 AM Re: Kurt Loder On Location, 2018

Kurt Loder here with the astonishing news that Journey's long disappeared singer Steve Perry is back -- and syrupy as ever. He released a new single this week and is prepping a new album under his own name, rather than rejoin Journey or for that matter, a Phillipines-based Journey cover band. 20 years after his last record, and inspired by the death of a former lover Steve appears in fine voice, and brings along an icky, thick production, especially on the harmonies, that blend the worst of Perry's 80s heyday and today. But there's "no erasin" this song from your head, so hit the "play" button carefully! [youtube]Oawl9e-tFVM[/youtube] I've also been handed a bulletin that Perry's one-time piano man and musical compadre Jonathan Cain has a new bio out in which he contends that Perry has carried through on a threat made to never play with Journey again if they went on with a new singer. Cain also preaches about God and Trump, so fuck him. Back to you, Tabitha!

HahnSolo Aug 17 2018 08:48 AM Re: Kurt Loder On Location, 2018

It's better than Oh, Sherrie.

A Boy Named Seo Aug 17 2018 09:13 AM Re: Kurt Loder On Location, 2018

Perry can still hook you against your will with a melody, can't he?

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 17 2018 09:35 AM Re: Kurt Loder On Location, 2018

Yeah he's still verry Perry.

seawolf17 Aug 17 2018 09:44 AM Re: Kurt Loder On Location, 2018

For a guy who's been out of the limelight for what - 20 years? - his voice is in pretty good shape. But goodness, this is schmaltzy.

41Forever Aug 17 2018 10:15 AM Re: Kurt Loder On Location, 2018

I like the song. The chorus is ear worm, for sure! I like that Cain is writing about his faith as well as his musical adventures. It sounds like he has a good story to tell. I hope he also touches on his work with The Babys, one of the guilty pleasure bands from my youth!

John Cougar Lunchbucket Aug 17 2018 10:58 AM Re: Kurt Loder On Location, 2018

Yeah I didn't mean to trash faith, but as noted recently it's through his wife who is trying, (and failing miserably, evidently) to give DT spiritual guidance

A Boy Named Seo Aug 24 2018 09:39 AM Re: Kurt Loder On Location, 2018

now THIS is album art

Edgy MD Aug 24 2018 09:43 AM Re: Kurt Loder On Location, 2018

Great. Googily. Moogily.

Frayed Knot Aug 24 2018 02:44 PM Re: Kurt Loder On Location, 2018

Captain Fantastic meets Roger Dean (Yes)

John Cougar Lunchbucket Oct 06 2018 08:00 AM Re: Kurt Loder On Location, 2018

Loder reporting from some bucolic farmland in the North of England that the ever-reliable 70-year-old axeman Mark Knopfler has a new song out that sounds an awful lot like other Mark Knopfler songs, only uptempo and jazzy and sax-y. Good on you, Mark! Go buy your dad a copy of the new album, and have him buy his dad a copy! [youtube]JIBCHh-fMUE[/youtube]

smg58 Oct 06 2018 08:55 AM Re: Kurt Loder On Location, 2018

Knopfler's solo recordings haven't held on to my attention the way the best Dire Straits songs still do, but they're always at least enjoyable.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Oct 22 2018 07:34 PM Re: Kurt Loder On Location, 2018

Loder reporting from New York, where we're rocking our rolls off (or should I say tails?) behind the new Valley Lodge record, FOG MACHINE. Valley Lodge is a power pop outfit led by comedian/rocker Dave Hill, who in addition to being one of the funniest savages on Twitter is also a virtuoso shredder and radio host on WFMU, though I've only heard bits of that show. Also, if you watch John Oliver on HBO, Valley Lodge does the theme song. [tweet]https://twitter.com/mrdavehill/status/1054514391448723458[/tweet] FOG MACHINE is jammed with impossibly catchy fun-ass melodic rawk, check out the sample toon here: [url]https://www.popmatters.com/valley-lodge-fog-machine-2610900965.html or all of it here: [url]https://valleylodge.bandcamp.com/album/fog-machine

41Forever Oct 31 2018 05:45 PM Re: Kurt Loder On Location, 2018

Just got my tickets for the Kiss End of the Road Tour!!!!!!

John Cougar Lunchbucket Nov 07 2018 05:38 AM Re: Kurt Loder On Location, 2018

Loder here with a special report examining whether what the world needs now is a band whose main inspiration appears to be Bananarama. "Fever High" is a duo out of Brooklyn with tunes produced by Fountain of Wayne's Adam Schleshinger. They toe-tappingly tackle the burning issue of "Mansplaining" with special guest Jeff Goldblum: [youtube:3f75toy1]r8HVoyPPNu0[/youtube:3f75toy1]

Edgy MD Dec 20 2018 09:19 PM Re: Kurt Loder On Location, 2018

Jackie "Fox" Fuchs of the Runaways kicking ass on Jeopardy these days. [youtube:sif883fq]ptIb8yiy5gI[/youtube:sif883fq] Jackie is no stranger to game shows: [youtube:sif883fq]H9KrPjWCpNg[/youtube:sif883fq] [youtube:sif883fq]LVwhLmORAL4[/youtube:sif883fq]

John Cougar Lunchbucket Dec 21 2018 05:12 AM Re: Kurt Loder On Location, 2018

That's interesting Kurt

Frayed Knot Dec 21 2018 01:07 PM Re: Kurt Loder On Location, 2018

I've been watching all week but always FF thru the contestant interview part so I never heard that part of the story.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Dec 21 2018 01:20 PM Re: Kurt Loder On Location, 2018

she chooses bachelor #2 based on his african american speech mimic