Black Sabbath: DOTM

Black Sabbath
Released in February 1970 by Vertigo Records.
Produced by Rodger Bain.
Band lineup:
Ozzy Osbourne - vocals; Tony Iommi - guitar; Geezer Butler - bass; Bill Ward - drums.
Tracks: 7
Highlights:
"NIB"

Paranoid
Released in September 1970 by Vertigo.
Produced by Rodger Bain.
No lineup changes.
Tracks: 8
Highlights:
"War Pigs" "Paranoid" "Iron Man" and "Fairies Wear Boots"
This album reached #12 on the US Billboard 200 chart and has sold more than 4 million copies in the United States.

Master of Reality
Released in July 1971 by Vertigo.
Produced by Rodger Bain.
No lineup changes.
Tracks: 8
Highlights:
"Sweet Leaf" and "Children of the Grave"
This album has sold more than 2 million copies in the United States.

Volume 4
Released in September 1972 by Vertigo.
Produced by Patrick Meehan and Black Sabbath.
No lineup changes.
Tracks: 10
Highlights:
"Changes" and "Supernaut"
This album has sold over 1 million copies in the United States.

Sabbath Bloody Sabbath
Released in December 1973 by Vertigo/Warner Brothers.
Produced by Black Sabbath.
No lineup changes.
Tracks: 8
Highlights:
"Sabbath Bloody Sabbath"
This album has sold over 1 million copies in the United States.

Sabotage
Released in July 1975 by Vertigo/Warner Brothers.
Produced by Black Sabbath and Mike Butcher.
No lineup changes.
Tracks: 8
Highlights:
"Symptom of the Universe"

We Sold Our Soul For Rock n Roll

Compilation album released in December 1975 by Vertigo/Warner Brothers.

Tracks: 17

Technical Ecstasy
Released in September 1976 by Vertigo/Warner Bros.
Produced by Black Sabbath.
No lineup changes.
Tracks: 4

Never Say Die!
Released in September 1978 by Vertigo/Warner Bros.
Produced by Black Sabbath.
No lineup changes.
Tracks: 9

Heaven and Hell
Released in April 1980 by Vertigo/Warner Bros.
Produced by Martin Birch.
Lineup changes:
Ozzy Osbourne was replaced by Ronnie James Dio and Geoff Nichollds was added on keyboards.
Tracks: 8
Highlights:
"Heaven and Hell"
This album has sold over 1 million copies in the United States.

Mob Rules
Released in November 1981 by Vertigo/Warner Bros.
Produced by Martin Birch.
Lineup changes:
Bill Ward was replaced by Vinny Appice on drums.
Tracks: 9
Highlights:
"Turn Up the Night" and "The Mob Rules"

Live Evil
Live album released in December 1982 by Vertigo/Warner Bros.
Produced by Tony Iommi and Geezer Butler.
Lineup: Ronnie James Dio lineup.
Tracks: 14

Born Again
Released in September/October 1982 (UK/US) by Vertigo/Warner Bros.
Produced by Black Sabbath and Robin Black.
Lineup changes:
Bill Ward returned on drums and Ronnie James Dio was replaced by Ian Gillan.
Tracks: 9

Seventh Star
Released in January 1986 by Vertigo/Warner Bros.
Produced by Black Sabbath.
Lineup changes:
Ian Gillain was replaced by Glenn Hughes, Geezer Butler was replaced by Dave Spitz on the bass and Bill Ward was replaced by Eric Singer on drums.
Tracks: 9

The Eternal Idol
Released in November/December 1987 (UK/US) by Vertigo/Warner Bros.
Produced by Jeff Glixman, Vic Coppersmith, and Chris Tsangarides.
Lineup changes:
Glenn Hughes was replaced by Tony Martin, and Dave Spitz was replaced by Bob Daisley on bass.
Tracks: 9

Headless Cross
Released in April 1989 by IRS.
Produced by Tony Iommi and Cozy Powell.
Lineup changes:
Bob Daisley was replaced by Laurence Cottle on bass and Eric Singer was replaced by Cozy Powell on drums.
Tracks: 8

Tyr
Released in August 1990 by IRS.
Produced by Black Sabbath.
Lineup changes:
Laurence Cottle was replaced by Neil Murray on bass.
Tracks: 9

Dehumanizer
Released in June 1992 by IRS.
Produced by Reinhold Mack.
Lineup changes:
Geezer Butler returned on bass; Ronnie James Dio returned on vocals; Vinny Appice returned on drums.
Tracks: 10

Cross Purposes
Released in January 1994 by IRS.
Produced by Black Sabbath.
Lineup changes:
Tony Martin returned on vocals; Vinny Appice was replaced by Bobby Rondinelli on drums.
Tracks: 10

Cross Purposes Live
Live album released in 1995 by IRS.
Produced by Black Sabbath.
No lineup changes.
Tracks: 16

Forbidden
Released in June 1995 by IRS.
Produced by Eric C.
Lineup changes:
Neil Murray returned on bass and Cozy Powell returned on drums.
Tracks: 10

The Sabbath Stones
Compilation album released in April 1996 by IRS.
Tracks: 16

Reunion
Live album released in October 1998 by Epic.
Tracks: 18

Past Lives
Live album released in August 2002 by Sanctuary.
Produced by Black Sabbath.
Tracks: 18

Symptom of the Universe
Compilation album released in October 2002 by Rhino.
Produced by Sharon Osbourne.
Tracks: 29

Black Box
Box set released in April 2004 comprised of the 1st 8 albums.

Greatest Hits
Compilation album released in March 2006 by Rhino.
Tracks: 16

Black Sabbath: The Dio Years
Compilation album released in April 2007.
Tracks: 16

Live at Hammersmith Odeon
Live album released in May 2007 by Rhino.
Tracks: 14

The Rules of Hell
Box set released in July 2008 comprising the albums released with Dio as the vocalist.

Hayseed Dixie: AC/DC Tribute Videos

Kudos to Dave for the find!

This is just not right! LOL!

AC/DC: The Videos

YouTube would not allow me to embed the music video for Who Made Who so here is the link.





Another one YouTube would not let me embed. It is the video for the song Thunderstruck.

AC/DC: DOTM (Update)

This is an update of a previous DOTM that I did in September 2008.

Not sure why I decided to do this. I was listening to a local radio station earlier this evening and one of their songs came on the radio and I started thinking how long this band has been together and how consistent they have remained with their music. Some critics have complained that they make the same album over and over again. I gotta think though of the old cliche, if it isn't broke, don't fix it. They might write similar albums throughout their career but they play what they are good at and their songs kick butt so why bother trying to reinvent the wheel?

This band has put out some darn good music over the past 35 years. For instance, the album Back in Black is one of highest selling albums of all time and is actually the highest selling album worldwide released by a band. This is actually my favorite album of theirs and I actually prefer the Brian Johnson-era AC/DC over the Bon Scott-era.

After this post I will be doing one of my 10 for 2010 lists for this band.

High Voltage

Released in Australia only in February 1975 by Albert Records.
Produced by Harry Vanda and George Young.
Band lineup:
Bon Scott - vocals; Angus Young - guitar; Malcolm Young - guitar; George Young - bass; Tony Currenti - drums
Tracks: 8
Singles: "Baby Please Don't Go"

T.N.T.
Released in Australia in December 1975 by Albert.
Produced by Harry Vanda and George Young.
Lineup changes:
Mark Evans - bass; Phil Rudd - drums
Tracks: 9
Highlights:
"TNT" and "High Voltage"

High Voltage
Released internationally in May 1976 by Atlantic Records.
Produced by Harry Vanda and George Young.
No lineup changes.
Tracks: 9
Highlights:
"It's a Long Way to the Top" and "She's Got Balls"
This album has been certified triple platinum in the United States.

Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
Released in Australia in September 1976 by Albert.
Released internationally in December 1976 by Atlantic.
Produced by Harry Vanda and George Young.
No lineup changes.
Tracks: 9
Highlights:
"Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap" and "Big Balls"
This album reached #3 on the 1981 Pop Albums Chart and has sold over 6 million copies in the United States alone.

Let There Be Rock
Released in Australia in March 1977 by Albert.
Released internationally in June 1977 by Atlantic.
Produced by Harry Vanda and George Young.
No lineup changes.
Tracks: 8
Highlights:
"Whole Lotta Rosie"
This album reached #154 on the 1977 Pop Albums Chart and been certified double platinum in the United States.

Powerage
Released in May 1978 by Atlantic.
Produced by Harry Vanda and George Young.
Lineup Changes:
Cliff Williams - bass
Tracks: 9
This album is certified Platinum in the United States.

If You Want Blood You've Got It
Live album released in the United Kingdom in October 1978 by Atlantic.
Released in the United States in December 1978 by Atlantic.
Produced by Harry Vanda and George Young.
No lineup changes.
Tracks: 10

Highway to Hell
Released in July 1979 by Albert/Atlantic.
Produced by Robert John "Mutt" Lange.
No lineup changes.
Tracks: 10
Highlights:
"Highway to Hell" and "Night Prowler"
This album reached #17 on the 1979 Billboard Pop Albums Chart.
It has sold over 7 million copies in the United States alone.

Back in Black
Released in July 1980 by Albert/Atlantic.
Produced by Mutt Lange.
Personnel Changes:
Brian Johnson - vocals
Tracks: 10
Highlights:
"Hells Bells" "Shoot to Thrill" "Let Me Put My Love Into You" "Back in Black" "You Shook Me All Night Long" and "Rock and Roll Aint Noise Pollution"
This album reached #4 on the Billboard 200 in 1980 and has sold over 22 million copies in the United States alone.
It is the 2nd highest selling album of all time (Thriller is the 1st - yuck!) and is the highest selling album by a band.

For Those About to Rock, We Salute You
Released in November 1981 by Albert.
Produced by Mutt Lange.
No personnel changes.
Tracks: 10
Highlights:
"For Those About to Rock"
This album reached #1 on the 1981 Billboard 200 Chart and has sold over 4 milliion copies in the United States.

Flick of the Switch
Released in August 1983 by Albert.
Produced by AC/DC.
No lineup changes.
Tracks: 10
This album is certified Platinum in the United States.

'74 Jailbreak
Released in October 1984 by Atlantic.
Produced by Harry Vanda and George Young.
Contained material previously recorded and released originally on Australian only albums and comprises the Bon Scott-era AC/DC.
Tracks: 5

Fly on The Wall
Released in June 1985 by Albert/Atlantic.
Produced by Angus Young and Malcolm Young.
Personnel Changes:
Simon Wright - drums
Tracks: 10
This album reached #32 on the 1985 Billboard 200 and is certified Platinum in the United States.

Who Made Who
Soundtrack album released in May 1986 by Albert.
Produced by Mutt Lange, Harry Vanda, George Young, Angus Young, and Malcolm Young.
Comprised of mostly previously released material as a soundtrack to the Stephen King movie Maximum Overdrive. The title track, as well as the instrumentals "DT" and "Chase the Ace" were recorded specifically for this album.
This album has sold over 5 million copies in the United States.

Blow Up Your Video
Released in January 1988 by Albert.
Produced by Harry Vanda and George Young.
No lineup changes.
Tracks: 10
Highlights:
"Heatseeker"
This album is certified Platinum in the United States.

The Razors Edge
Released in September 1990 by Atco Records.
Produced by Bruce Fairbaim.
Lineup Changes:
Chris Slade - drums
Tracks: 12
Highlights:
"Thunderstruck"
This album reached #2 on the 1990 Billboard 200 chart and has sold over 5 million copies in the United States.

Live
Live album released in October 1992 by Albert/Epic.
Produced by Bruce Fairbairn.
No lineup changes.
Tracks: 14

Ballbreaker
Released in September 1995 by Albert.
Produced by Rick Rubin and Mike Fraser.
Lineup Changes:
Phil Rudd - drums
Tracks: 11
This album reached #4 on the 1995 Billboard 200 chart.

Bonfire
Box set released in November 1997 by East West.
Various produced.
Contains 5 CDs (including a remastered version of Back in Black)
Disc One: Live From the Atlantic Studios - 8 tracks
Disc Two: Let There Be Rock the Movie 1- 6 tracks.
Disc Three: Let There Be Rock the Movie 2 - 8 tracks.
Disc Four: Volts - 10 tracks.
Disc Five: Back in Black (remastered) - 10

Stiff Upper Lip
Released in February 2000 by Albert.
Produced by George Young AC/DC.
No lineup changes.
Tracks: 12
Singles:
"Stiff Upper Lip" "Safe in New York City" and "Satellite Blues"
This album is certified Platinum in the United States.

Black Ice
Released in October 2008 by Columbia.
Produced by Brendan O'Brien.
No lineup changes.
Tracks: 15
Singles:
"Rock n Roll Train" "Big Jack" "Anything Goes" and "Money Made"
This album reached #1 on the Billboard 200 and is certified double Platinum in the United States.
It was nominated for a Grammy in 2010 for Best Rock Album and Best Hard Rock Performance.

Backtracks
Box set released in November 2009 by Columbia.
Tracks:
Disc 1 consists of 18 tracks.
Disc 2 consists of 15 tracks.
Disc 3 consists of 14 tracks.

Iron Man 2
Soundtrack album scheduled to be released April 2010 by Columbia Records consisting entirely of previously released tracks.
Tracks: 15

Just a quick note. This post marks my 100th Discography Of The Moment post.

Movie Review: Book of Eli

Shortly before I moved back to Oklahoma, I went and saw this movie.

I have read that it did not get really good reviews which really did not surprise me all that much. The really good films usually don't get good reviews (in my opinion). Personally, I loved this film. I thought it was amazing.

First off, I am a big fan of post-apocalyptic movies (see Top 4 Post Apocalyptic Movies) anyway so that is a big plus for this film for me.

Denzel Washington is one of our time's best actors and in this film he shows why. I thought he played the part of the wayward drifter traveling the country from east to west quite well.

And Gary Oldman, who I also consider to be one of our time's finest actors, played the part of the small town mayor/king/head cheese very well. Oldman can play a villain like nobody's business (however, no performance of his as a villain will ever hold a candle to his performance as the corrupt DEA agent in The Professional).

Another darn decent actor shows up in what is little more than a cameo really but still does a great job in his small part.

At the end there is one of those What the Hell?!? moments that makes replay the movie in your mind and makes you want to go right the hell back and watch the movie again just to try and catch it all again.

Anyway, in my opinion, this is one hell of a movie and I recommend that anyone go see it.

Hard Rock Cafe

A few days ago I was driving along I-40 West and I saw a billboard that said Hard Rock Cafe and got a little excited. I actually kind of like Hard Rock Cafe. I've been to a few and the thought of Oklahoma City having one sounded cool. So I went looking for it. Couldn't find it.

It turns out, as I find out yesterday, that I did not completely read the sign. It is an ad for the Hard Rock Cafe...in Tulsa...not OKC.

What the hell is that about?!?

Why does Tulsa get a Hard Rock Cafe and not Oklahoma City. Why in the hell did the geniuses that came up with that idea pass up OKC for Tulsa? Seriously? This really kind of ticks me off. I don't understand what is so special about Tulsa that gives them the right to have a Hard Rock and not OKC. I've been to Tulsa. Many times. Nothing special. Nothing, in my opinion, deserving of something that OKC does not have.

I have been to the Hard Rock Cafe in Chicago, in Washington DC, in Dallas, in New Orleans, and in Singapore. I would have liked the idea of being able to go to the Hard Rock Cafe in Oklahoma City. The city certainly deserves one. But no, I would have to drive to Tulsa to get to one.

Well forget that, I'll spend the extra gas and time and go to the one in Dallas again if I want to go.

What a crock!

Quote of the Day

Ok, this one is from a movie but I'm not going to say which one. Cool quote. Really cool movie. Let's see if you folks can figure it out.

"I don't want to be a product of my environment. I want my environment to be a product of me."

Corrosion of Conformity: DOTM

CoC is a band that was formed in North Carolina in 1982. They originally began as a hardcore punk band but slowly transformed into a heavy metal band.

Eye for an Eye
Released in in 1983 by No Core/Toxic Shock.
Produced by Corrosion of Conformity.
Band lineup:
Erick Eycke - vocals; Mike Dean - bass; Woody Weatherman - guitar; Reed Mullin - drums.
Tracks: 20

Animosity
Released in 1985 by Death Records.
Produced by Corrosion of Conformity.
Lineup changes.
Erick Eycke left the band and Mike Dean took over on vocals.
Tracks: 10

Blind
Released in 1991 by Relativity Records.
Produced by John Custer and Corrosion of Conformity.
Lineup Changes:
Karl Agell joined as lead vocalist. Pepper Keenan joined as a 2nd guitarist. Mike Dean was replaced on bass by Phil Swisher.
Tracks: 13

Deliverance
Released in September 1994 by Sony.
Produced by John Custer.
Lineup Changes:
Mike Dean returned on bass. Karl Agell left the band and vocal duties were taken over by Pepper Keenan.
Tracks: 14
This album reached #155 on the Billboard 200 in 1994.

Wiseblood
Released in October 1996 by Sony.
Produced by John Custer.
No lineup changes.
Tracks: 13
This album reached #104 on the Billboard 200 in 1996.

America's Volume Dealer
Released in September 2000 by Sanctuary.
Produced by John Custer.
No lineup changes.
Tracks: 11

In the Arms of God
Released in April 2005 by Sanctuary.
Produced by John Custer.
Lineup changes:
Stanton Moore replaced Reed Mullin on drums.
Tracks: 13
This album reached #108 on the Billboard 200 in 2005.

Quote of the Day

This quote is in regards to legalizing drugs:

"Americans have been so suppressed for so long that given that kind of freedom they would tend to abuse it"

This quote was from Dave Wyndorf of the band Monster Magnet. This is a pretty strange quote coming from him in my opinion considering his band is categorized as a stoner-rock band, or a drug-rock band. Apparently in recent years he has decided to clean up.

That being said, in regards to the quote, I never really thought about it that way. As much as I kind of ride the fence on the drug control issue, leaning more toward the legalize them stance (which, by the way, is one of the big differences between my political philosophy and that of the Republican Party's) this quote does kind of make sense to me.

I believe that drugs should be legalized and taxed simply for the fact that people going to jails and prisons simply because they were caught with "illegal" drugs is a burden on our police forces, a burden on our criminal justice system and a burden on our tax system because our tax dollars have to go toward paying for the "War on Drugs".

However....pondering on this quote. I wonder. Should we really legalize them? If they are made legal are more kids going to end up taking this and spin our country and its youth further down the sewer? Would our country's young people become even more depraved than now? Perhaps.

With the legalization of currently illegal narcotics surely the crime rate will drop. The crime rate pertaining to drug crimes only though. Would the crime rate jump as it pertains to violent crimes or any other types of criminal activity? Will we see the rise of kids getting hopped up on PCP and going down to the local convenience store and robbing it just because they think it is a cool trippy thing to do? Who knows.

Maybe my stance on drug control might change a bit as I ponder this a lot more. I still think the war on drugs is a money vacuum and does little to control drugs. Is there some other way to control drugs without spending trillions of dollars on the issue? Surely our elected officials can come up with some better idea. Then again, most of our elected officials are not the brightest crayons in the box.

Oh well, another hot-button issue to ponder on more to determine where I really stand.

Monster Magnet: DOTM

This was kind of an obscure stoner rock band from New Jersey that formed in the late 80s and really one had one "hit" as far as popular songs go with the song 'Negasonic Teenage Warhead' in 1995.

I was not really impressed with the band myself until I saw them live in Oklahoma City when they opened for Corrosion of Conformity. That was a good show altogether. The other opening act was Season to Risk. This show was down in Bricktown back before the baseball stadium had been build before the MAPS project really took over Bricktown. I don't remember the name of the venue. I could try to describe it to you but I'm not sure how. The location was basically in the area where the canal is now. Wow, I really wish I could remember the name of that venue. I could probably find it if I knew where I packed all my old ticket stubs (yeah, I actually keep some of them).

Anyway, on to the DOTM for this band:

Monster Magnet
Released in 1990 by Glitterhouse Records.
Produced by Monster Magnet.
Band lineup:
Dave Wyndorf - vocals, guitar; John McBain - guitar; Tom Diello - drums; Tim Cronin - bass.
Tracks: 6

Tab
Released in May 1991 by Glitterhouse Records.
No lineup changes.
Tracks: 3

Spine of God
Released in February 1992 by Caroline Records.
Produced by Dave Wyndorf and John McBain.
Lineup Changes:
Joe Calandra replaced Tim Cronin on bass and Jon Kleiman replaced Tom Diello on drums.
Tracks: 10

Superjudge
Released in April 1993 by A&M Records.
Produced by Dave Wyndorf.
Lineup Changes:
Ed Mundell replaced John McBain on guitar.
Tracks: 11

Dopes to Infinity
Released in March 1995 by A&M.
Produced by Dave Wyndorf.
No lineup changes.
Tracks: 12

Powertrip
Released in June 1998 by A&M.
Produced by Matt Hyde and Dave Wyndorf.
Lineup changes:
Philip Caivano was added as an additional guitarist.
Tracks: 16

God Says No
Released in April 2001 by A&M.
Produced by Matt Hyde and Dave Wyndorf.
No lineup changes.
Tracks: 13

Greatest Hits
Compilation album released in September 2003 by A&M.
Tracks: 28
Contains the bands "greatest hits" (???) one 1 CD and the 2nd CD consists of B-sides and rarities.

Monolithic Baby!
Released in May 2004 by SPV.
Produced by Scott Humphrey and Dave Wyndorf.
Lineup changes:
Jim Baglino replaced Joe Calandra on bass and Bob Pantella replaced Jon Kleiman on drums.
Tracks: 14

4-Way Diablo
Released in November 2007 by SPV.
Produced by Matt Hyde.
Lineup changes:
Phil Caivano did not play on this album.
Tracks: 14

Here are a couple of live videos:

Remember These Songs? : The Videos

Just some random songs that you may or may not remember hearing on the radio.

The Doors: DOTM

The Doors is another band I did a DOTM once before but did not do it properly.


The Doors
Released in January 1967 by Elektra.
Produced by Paul Rothchild.
Band lineup:
Jim Morrison - vocals; Robby Krieger - guitar; Ray Manzarek - keyboards; John Densmore - drums.
Tracks: 11
Highlights:
"Break on Through" "Light My Fire" "The End"
Notes:
Reached #2 on Pop Album chart in 1967.

Strange Days
Released in September 1967 by Elektra.
Produced by Paul Rothchild.
No lineup changes.
Tracks: 10
Highlights:
"Strange Days" "Moonlight Drive" "People are Strange"
Notes:
In 2003, Rolling Stone ranked this album #407 on their 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.

Waiting for the Sun
Released in July 1968 by Elektra.
Produced by Paul Rothchild.
No lineup changes.
Tracks: 11
Highlights:
"Hello I Love You" "Not to Touch the Earth" "The Unknown Soldier"
Notes:
Reached #1 on the Billboard Pop Albums in 1968.

The Soft Parade
Released in July 1969 by Elektra.
Produced by Paul Rothchild.
No lineup changes.
Tracks: 9
Highlights:
"Touch Me"

Morrison Hotel
Released in February 1970 by Elektra.
Produced by Paul Rothchild.
No lineup changes.
Tracks: 11
Highlights:
"Roadhouse Blues" "Waiting for the Sun"

Absolutely Live
Live album released in July 1970 by Elektra.
Produced by Paul Rothchild.
Tracks: 15

13
Compilation album released in November 1970 by Elektra.
Produced by Paul Rothchild.
Notes:
Album reached #25 on Billboard 200 in 1971.

L.A. Woman
Released in April 1971 by Elektra.
Produced by The Doors, Bruce Botnick, and Joey Levins Adam McCabe.
No lineup changes.
Tracks: 10
Highlights:
"Love Her Madly" "LA Woman" "Riders on the Storm"

Other Voices
Released in October 1971 by Elektra.
Produced by The Doors and Bruce Botnick.
Lineup changes:
Vocalist Jim Morrison was not included on this album because it was recorded while he was in Paris. Robby Krieger and Ray Manzarek shared vocals on this album.
Tracks: 8
Notes:
Album reached #31 on Billboard Pop Albums in 1971.

Weird Scenes Inside the Gold Mine
Compilation album released in January 1972 by
Elektra.
Tracks: 22
Notes:
Album reached #55 on the Billboard Pop Albums chart in 1972.

Full Circle
Released in August 1972 by Elektra.
Produced by the Doors.
Same lineup as the Other Voices album. This album was recorded after the death of Jim Morrison.
Tracks: 9
Notes:
This album reached #68 on the Billboard Pop Albums chart in 1972.

The Best of the Doors
Compilation album released in August 1972 by Elektra.
Tracks: 11

An American Prayer
Released in November 1978 by Elektra.
Produced by The Doors, Frank Lisciandro and John Haeny.
Tracks: 5
Notes:
Before he died, Jim Morrison recorded some spoken word material. In 1978, the remaining Doors recorded these backing tracks on top of his spoken word.

Greatest Hits
Compilation album released in October 1980 by Elektra.
Tracks: 10

Alive She Cried
Live album released in October 1983 by Elektra.
Tracks: 7

Live at the Hollywood Bowl
Live album released in September 1987 by Elektra.
Tracks: 7

In Concert
Live album released in May 1991 by Elektra.
Tracks: 31

Live in Detroit
Live album released in October 2000 by Bright Midnight Archives.
Tracks: 27

Bright Midnight
Live album released in October 2001 by Elektra.
Tracks: 13

Live in Hollywood
Live album released in May 2002 by Elektra.
Tracks: 16

Live in Philadelphia
Live album released in November 2005 by Bright Midnight Archives.
Tracks: 18

Live in Boston
Live album released in July 2007 by Rhino.
Tracks: 46

Pittsburgh Civic Arena
Live album released in March 2008 by Rhino.
Tracks: 16

Live at the Matrix
Live album released in November 2008 by Bright Midnight Archives.
Tracks: 24

Really?!? Do you really need that many Live albums from one band? Talk about milking it. And the record companies are complaining about not making enough money?

David Looby On the Issues

David is a candidate for the Oklahoma State Legislature for the 100th Legislative District in 2010.

To find out more about him, visit his website at David Looby for Oklahoma.

Here is his stance on a few of the issues:

Abortion

David believes human life is sacred and must be protected.

Gun Control

Supports the right for a citizen to bear arms. He is a member of the National Rifle Association.

Marriage

Believes in traditional marriage between one man and one woman.

Wagons East!

I wrote a post in June 2008 detailing the story of my family's move from Oklahoma City to Seattle.

It turns out that I did, in fact, end up missing Oklahoma.

Anyone who regularly reads this blog knows at least a little bit of the story behind my life since we have moved back to Seattle. The entire time (up until this past October) we had been helping Jesica in the fight for her life against ovarian cancer.

Unfortunately, in October, Jesi lost that battle and she was taken home, which left me with 3 kids and NO CLUE how to raise them.

On top of that, the financial situation up here has been quite a burden and it seems I can't really dig us out of that hole. The problem is, Washington is just too expensive a state to live in.

So, the point being, we are leaving Washington to return to the great state of Oklahoma.

I'd rather not get into all the details surrounding the specifics whys and what not. If you really want to know, just email me and ask me.

Anyway, here we go again. We loaded up the van, attached a U-Haul trailer to it and we will be heading south and east in just a little bit. (Which also means, I will probably be out of pocket Internet-wise for a few days. Certainly will not be blogging).

Wagons East!

Quote of the Day

I was listening to this song a few minutes ago and just wanted to post a few of the lyrics because I really like them:

"everything you see leaves a mark on your soul, everything you feel leaves a mark on your soul, everything you touch leaves a mark on your soul, everything you make leaves a mark on your soul......

everything you take leaves a mark on your soul,
everything you give leaves a mark on your soul,
and all the fear and loneliness that's impossible to control,
and every tear you cry leaves a mark on your soul..."

Social Distortion: The Videos

Ramones: DOTM

This is another band whose DOTM I did back in 2007 but did a rotten job of.

Here is a proper one:

Ramones
Released in April 1976 by Sire.
Produced by Craig Leon and Tommy Ramone.
Band lineup:
Joey Ramone-vocals; Johnny Ramone-guitar; Dee Ramone-bass; Tommy Ramone-drums.
Tracks: 14
Highlights:
"Blitzkrieg Bop" "Beat on the Brat" "Havana Affair"
Notes:
Album was ranked #33 in Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time in 2003;
Ranked #1 in Spin's 50 Most Essential Punk Records;

Leave Home
Released in January 1977 by Sire.
Produced by Tony Bongiovi and Tommy Ramone.
No lineup changes.
Tracks: 14

Rocket to Russia
Released in November 1977 by Sire.
Produced by Tony Bongiovi and Tommy Erdelyi.
No lineup changes.
Tracks: 14
Highlights:
"Rockaway Beach" "Sheena Is a Punk Rocker" "Teenage Lobotomy"

Road to Ruin
Released in September 1978 by Sire.
Produced by Tommy Erdelyi and Ed Stasium.
Lineup changes:
Marky Ramone replaced Tommy on drums.
Tracks: 12
Highlights:
"I Wanna Be Sedated"

Its Alive
Live album released in April 1979 by Sire.
Produced by Tommy Ramone.
Tracks: 28

End of the Century
Released in February 1980 by Sire.
Produced by Phil Spector.
No lineup changes.
Tracks: 12
Highlights:
"Do You Remember Rock n Roll Radio?" "Chinese Rock" "Rock n Roll High School"

Pleasant Dreams
Released in July 1981 by Sire.
Produced by Graham Gouldman.
No lineup changes.
Tracks: 12
Highlights:
"We Want the Airwaves" "The KKK Took My Baby Away"

Subterranean Jungle
Released in February 1983 by Sire.
Produced by Ritchie Cordell and Glen Kolotkin.
No lineup changes.
Tracks: 12
Highlights:
"Psycho Therapy"

Too Tough to Die
Released in October 1984 by Sire.
Produced by Tommy Ramone and Ed Stasium.
Lineup changes:
Richie Ramone replaced Marky on drums.
Tracks: 13
Highlights:
"Durango 95"

Animal Boy
Released in May 1986 by Sire.
Produced by Jean Beauvoir.
No lineup changes.
Tracks: 12
Highlights:
"Somebody Put Something in My Drink"
Notes:
Album reached #143 on the Billboard 200 in 1986.

Halfway to Sanity
Released in September 1987 by Sire.
Produced by Daniel Rey and The Ramones.
No lineup changes.
Tracks: 12
Highlights:
"I Wanna Live"
Notes:
Album reached #172 on the Billboard 200 in 1987.

Ramones Mania
Compilation album released in May 1988 by Sire.
Tracks: 30

Brain Drain
Released in May 1989 by Sire.
Produced by Jean Beauvoir, Bill Laswell and Daniel Rey.
Lineup changes:
Marky Ramone returned to the lineup on drums.
Tracks: 12
Highlights:
"I Believe in Miracles" "Palisades Park" "Pet Semetary"
Notes:
Album reached #122 on the Billboard 200 in 1989.

All the Stuff (And More) Volume 1
Compilation album released in May 1990 by Sire.
Tracks: 33

All the Stuff (And More) Volume 2
Compilation album released in May 1990 by Sire.
Tracks: 29

Loco Live
Live album released in 1991 by Sire.
Produced by The Ramones and Adam Yellin.
Tracks: 33

Mondo Bizarro
Released in September 1992 by Radioactive/Chyrsalis.
Produced by Ed Stasium.
Lineup changes:
C.J. Ramone replaced Dee Dee on bass.
Tracks: 13
Notes:
Album reached #190 on the Billboard 200 in 1992.

Acid Eaters
Released in December 1993 by Radioactive.
Produced by Scott Hackwith.
No lineup changes.
Tracks: 12
Notes:
Album reaached #179 on the Billboard 200 in 1994.

Adios Amigos
Released in July 1995 by Radioactive.
Produced by Daniel Rey.
No lineup changes.
Tracks: 13
Notes:
Album reached #148 on the Billboard 200 in 1995.

Greatest Hits Live
Live album released in June 1996 by Radioactive.
Tracks: 18

We're Outta Here!
Live album released in November 1997 by Eagle Rock Records.
Tracks: 32

Hey Ho! Let's Go
Compilation album released in July 1999 by Rhino Entertainment.
Tracks: 58

Ramones Mania Volume 2
Compilation album released in April 2000 by EMI Japan.
Tracks: 25

You Don't Come Close
Live album released in May 2001 by Dynamic Italy.
Tracks: 11

Masters of Rock
Compilation album released in August 2001 by EMI.
Tracks: 20

Best of the Chrysalis Years
Compilation album released in May 2002 by EMI International.
Tracks: 18

Loud Faster Ramones
Compilation album released in October 2002 by Rhino.
Tracks: 30

The Chrysalis Years
Compilation album released in August 2002 by EMI International.
Tracks: 51

NYC 1978
Live album released in August 2003 by King Biscuit Records.
Tracks: 27

The Best of The Ramones
Compilation album released in May 2004 by Disky Records.
Tracks: 18

Weird Tales of the Ramones
Compilation album released in August 2005 by Rhino.
Tracks: 86 (+18 tracks on the included DVD)

Greatest Hits
Compilation album released in June 2006 by Rhino.
Tracks: 20

Bad Religion: DOTM

After doing that last post for Bad Religion, I took a look at the Discography of the Moment that I did for them back in February 2007 and realized what a piss poor job I did of it.

Here is the new and improved DOTM for Bad Religion.

Bad Religion
Released in November 1981 by Epitaph Records.
Produced by Bad Religion.
Band Lineup:
Greg Graffin - vocals; Bretty Gurewitz - guitar; Jay Bentley - bass; Jay Ziskrout - drums.
Tracks: 6

How Could Hell Be Any Worse?
Released in 1982 by Epitaph.
Produced by Bad Religion.
Lineup changes:
Pete Finestone replaced Jay Ziskrout for about half the album.
Tracks: 14
Highlights:
"We're Only Gonna Die" "Fuck Armageddon...This is Hell" "In the Night" "White Trash"

Into the Unknown
Released in 1983 by Epitaph.
Produced by Bad Religion.
Lineup changes:
Paul Dedona replaced Jay Bentley on bass and Davy Goldman replaced Pete Finestone on drums.
Tracks: 8

Back to the Known
Released in 1985 by Epitaph.
Produced by Brett Gurewitz and Bad Religion.
Lineup changes:
Tim Gallegos replaced Paul Dedona on bass; Pete Finestone returned on drums; Greg Hetson replaced Brett Gurewitz on guitar.
Tracks: 5
Highlights:
"Yesterday" "Along the Way"

Suffer
Released in September 1988 by Epitaph.
Produced by Bad Religion.
Lineup changes:
Brett Gurewitz returned on guitar but Greg Hetson remained as a 2nd guitar player.
Jay Bentley returned on bass.
Tracks: 15
Highlights:
"You Are the Government" "Give You Nothing" "Do What You Want"

No Control
Released in November 1989 by Epitaph.
Produced by Bad Religion.
No lineup changes.
Tracks: 15
Highlights:
"Change of Ideas" "I Want to Conquer the World" "Sanity" "It Must Look Pretty Appealing" "You" "I Want Something More"

Against the Grain
Released in November 1990 by Epitaph.
Produced by Bad Religion.
No lineup changes.
Tracks: 17
Highlights:
"Modern Man" "Operation Rescue" "21st Century Digital Boy"

80-85
Compilation album released in November 1991 by Epitaph.
Contains the albums How Could Hell Be Any Worse? and the EPs Bad Religion and Back to the Known. It also includes some tracks from a compilation album they were on early in their career.

Generator
Released in March 1992 by Epitaph.
Produced by Bad Religion.
Lineup changes:
Bobby Schayer replaced Pete Finestone on drums.
Tracks: 11
Highlights:
"Generator" "The Answer" "Only Entertainment"

Recipe for Hate
Released in September 1993 by Epitaph.
Produced by Bad Religion.
No lineup changes.
Tracks: 14
Highlights:
"Recipe for Hate" "American Jesus" "All Good Soldiers" "Struck A Nerve" "Modern Day Catastrophists"

Stranger Than Fiction
Released in September 1994 by Atlantic Records.
Produced by Andy Wallace and Bad Religion.
No lineup changes.
Tracks: 15
Highlights:
"Incomplete" "The Handshake" "Better Off Dead" "Infected" "Individual" "Marked" "Inner Logic" "What It Is" "21st Century Digital Boy"

All Ages
Compilation album released in November 1995 by Epitaph.
Tracks: 22

The Gray Race
Released in February 1996 by Atlantic.
Produced by Ric Ocasek.
Lineup changes:
Brett Gurewitz was replaced by Brian Baker on guitar.
Tracks: 15
Hightlights:
"A Walk" "Punk Rock Song" "Ten in 2010" "Drunk Sincerity" "Come Join Us"

Tested
Live album released in January 1997 (in Europe only) by Epic.
Produced by Bad Religion and Ronnie Kimball.
Tracks: 27

No Substance
Released in May 1998 by Atlantic.
Produced by Bad Religion, Alex Perialas and Ronnie Kimball.
No lineup changes.
Tracks: 16
Hightlights:
"Hear It" "No Substance" "In So Many Ways"

The New America
Released in May 2000 by Atlantic.
Produced by Todd Rundgren.
No lineup changes:
Tracks: 13
Highlights:
"New America" "I Love My Computer" "The Hopeless Housewife"

The Process of Belief
Released in January 2002 by Epitaph.
Produced by Brett Gurewitz and Greg Graffin.
Lineup changes:
Brett Gurewitz returned as a 3rd guitar player and Brooks Wackerman replaced Bobby Schayer on drums.
Tracks: 14
Highlights:
"Supersonic" "Sorrow"

Punk Rock Songs
Compilation album released in April 2002 by Epic.
Produced by Bad Religion.
Tracks: 20

The Empire Strikes First
Released in June 2004 by Epitaph.
Produced by Brett Gurewitz and Greg Graffin.
No lineup changes.
Tracks: 14
Highlights:
"Sinister Rouge" "Let Them Eat War"

New Maps of Hell
Released in July 2007 by Epitaph.
Produced by Joe Barresi.
No lineup changes.
Tracks: 16
Highlights:
"New Dark Ages" "Dearly Beloved"

The Dissent of Man

Released in September 2010 by Epitaph

Produced by Joe Barresi

No lineup changes

Tracks: 15

Highlights:

"Ad Hominem" "Only Rain" "Pride and the Pallor" "Someone to Believe" and "Avalon"

The Juliana Theory Videos

Here are a few:



Could only find a live video for this one:



This is a lame ass fan-created video of the song "Jewel to Sparkle" but it is a really good song and it was the only one I could track down.

The Juliana Theory: DOTM

The Juliana Theory is a band that formed in Pennsylvania in 1997.

Here is their discography:

The Juliana Theory/Dawson High Split
Released in October 1998 by Arise Records.
Band Lineup:
Brett Detar - vocals, guitar
Chad Alan - bass
Neil Hebrank - drums
Joshua Fielder - guitar
Jeremiah Momper - guitar
Tracks (by The Juliana Theory):
"DJ" "Speechless" "Pictures, Stars, and Dreams" "Infatuation" "Week Long Embrace"

Understand This is a Dream
Released in March 1999 by Tooth & Nail Records.
No lineup changes.
Tracks: 10
"This is Not a Love Song" "Duane Joseph" "August in Bethany" "Music Box Superhero" "Seventy Forty Seven" "The Closest Thing" "Show Me the Money" "For Evangeline" "PS We'll Call You When We Get There" "Constellation"

The Juliana Theory/Onelinedrawing/The Grey AM 3 Way Split
Released in January 2000 by Onedaysavior Records.
Lineup changes:
Joshua Kosker replaced Jeremiah Momper on guitar.
Tracks (by The Juliana Theory):
"If I Told You This Was Killing Me, Would You Stop" "Variations on a Theme"

Emotion is Dead
Released in August 2000 by Tooth & Nail Records.
No lineup changes.
Tracks: 13
"Into the Dark" "Dont Push Love Away" "To the Tune of 5000 Screaming Children" "Were at the Top of the World" "Is Patience Still Waiting?" "Emotion is Dead Part 2" "If I Told You This Was Killing Me Would You Stop?" "We're Nothing Without You" "Something Isn't Right Here" "Understand the Dream is Over" "This is Your Life" "You Always Said Goodnight, Goodnight" "Emotion is Dead Part 2"

Music From Another Room
Released in October 2001 by Tooth & Nail.
No lineup changes.
Tracks: 6
"This is the End of Your Life" "Moments" "In a Fraction" "Liability" "Breathing by Wires" "Piano Song"

Love
Released in February 2004 by Epic Records.
Produced by Jerry Harrison.
Lineup changes:
Josh Walters replaces Neil Hebrank on drums.
Tracks: 14
"Bring It Low" "Do You Believe Me?" "Shell of a Man" "Repeating, Repeating" "Congratulations" "Jewel to Sparkle" "White Days" "The Hardest Things" "DTM" "Trance" "In Conversation" "Into the Dark" "As It Stands" "Everything"

Live 10.13.2001
Live album released in August 2003 by Tooth & Nail.
Produced by Brett Detar and Barry Poynter.
Tracks: 10

Deadbeat Sweetheartbeat
Released in September 2005 by Abacus/Paper Fist.
Produced by John Travis and Brett Detar.
No lineup changes.
Tracks: 10
"This is a Lovesong for the Loveless" "We Make the Road by Walking" "Shotgun Serenade" "Leave Like a Ghost" "My Heart is a Soldier" "I Love You to Death" "This Valentine Ain't No Saint" "10,000 Questions" "The Final Song" "French Kiss Off"

A Small Noise
Complation album released in February 2006 by Tooth & Nail.
Tracks: 13

Troubadour - West Hollywood CA 11/3/2005
Live album released in February 2006 by Instant Live Rec.
Tracks: 14

Scrappys Tucson AZ 11/8/2005
Live album released in February 2006 by Instant Live Rec.
Tracks: 15

Numbskull
Live album released in April 2006 by Instant Live Rec.
Tracks: 14

Neckbeards
Live album release din April 2006 by Instant Live.
Tracks: 15

Chain Reaction
Released in April 2006 by Instant Live.
Tracks: 15

The Juliana Theory Reunion?

What? Really?

Many of you are most likely not aware of the band The Juliana Theory I'm sure.

They are actually one of my favorite bands (that I rarely talk about for some reason..hmmm..)

Anyway, I happened to be on MySpace for a couple of minutes just now and saw a post that stated the band is getting back together for a short reunion of 6 shows this year!! Awesome!

Here are a couple of links related to this event:

The Juliana Theory MySpace Site

The Juliana Theory Official Website

The Juliana Theory Facebook Site

I will write up a discography of the moment for them and maybe some actual information about them later.

Sunday Night Shuffle

1. Champs Elysees - NOFX (from the album So Long and Thanks For the Shoes)
2. Not That Kind of Girlfriend - Smoking Popes (from the album Get Fired)
3. Sweet Soul Sister - The Cult (from the album Sonic Temple)
4. Returning the Smile You Have Had From the Start - Emery (from the album The Question)
5. Take Control - Weezer (from the album Maladroit)
6. Can't Stop It - Bad Religion (from the album The Process of Belief)
7. Minute - All (from the album Percolator)
8. Your Heroes are Dead - Project 86 (from the album Truthless Heroes)
9. The Bride - Riot S quad (from the album Riot Squad)
10. The Worm - Audioslave (from the album Out of Exile)
11. Hold On - Green Day (from the album Warning)
12. I Would Die For You - Prince (from the album Purple Rain)

Chris Cornell: DOTM

This discography includes Chris Cornell's non-Soundgarden projects.

Temple of the Dog
Released in April 1991 by A&M.
Produced by Rich Parashar and Temple of the Dog.
Band lineup:
Jeff Ament - bass; Matt Cameron - drums; Chris Cornell - vocals; Stone Gossard - guitar; Mike McCready - guitar; Eddie Vedder - vocals (interestingly enough, Vedder only provided background vocals on 3 tracks of this album and shared lead vocals on the song "Hunger Strike")
Tracks: 10
Singles:
"Hunger Strike" "Say Hello to Heaven" "Pushing Forward Back"
Album reached #5 on the Billboard 200.

Euphoria Morning
Released in September 1999 by Interscope.
Produced by Chris Cornell, Natasha Schneider and Alain Johannes.
Tracks: 12
Singles:
"Flutter Girl" "Can't Change Me" "Preaching the End of the World"
Album reached #18 on the Billboard 200.

Audioslave
Released in November 1992 by Interscope.
Produced by Rick Rubin and Audioslave.
Band lineup:
Tim Commerford - bass; Chris Cornell - vocals; Tom Morello - guitar; Brad Wilk - drums.
Tracks: 14
Singles:
"Cochise" "Like a Stone" "Show Me How to Live" "I Am the Highway" "What You Are"
Album reached #7 on the Billboard 200.
This album has sold over 3 million copies in the United States alone.

Out of Exile
Released in May 2005 by Interscrope.
Produced by Rick Rubin and Audioslave.
Tracks: 12
Singles:
"Out of Exile" "Be Yourself" "Your Time Has Come" "Doesn't Remind Me"
Album reached #1 on the Billboard 200.

Revelations
Released in September 2006 by Interscope.
Produced by Brendan O'Brien.
Tracks: 12
Singles:
"Original Fire" "Revelations"
Album reached #2 on the Billboard 200.

The Roads We Choose
Compilation album released in March 2007 by
Interscope.
Produced by Chris Cornell.
Tracks: 17
Contains tracks from Chris Cornell solo, Soundgarden, Audioslave and Temple of the Dog.

Carry On
Released in June 2007 by Interscope.
Produced by Steve Lillywhite.
Tracks: 14
Singles:
"You Know My Name" "No Such Thing" "Arms Around Your Love" "She'll Never Be Your Man"
Although not a single, this album also contained a cover of Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean" which I personally think is fathoms better than the original.
Album reached #17 on the Billboard 200.

Scream
Relased in March 2009 by Interscope.
Produced by Timbaland, Jerome Harmon, Jim Beanz, Justin Timberlake, and Ryan Tedder.
Tracks: 14
Singles:
"Long Gone" "Watch Out" "Ground Zero" "Scream" "Part of Me"
Album reached #10 on the Billboard 200.

Tuesday Morning Shuffle

1. Hey Suburbia - Screeching Weasel (from the album Boogadaboogadaboogada)
2. I'm Shipping Up To Boston - Dropkick Murphys (from the album The Departed Soundtrack)
3. You Really Got A Hold on Me - The Beatles (from the album The Beatles 2nd Album)
4. Fashion Victim - Green Day (from the album Warning)
5. Blister in the Sun - Violent Femmes (from the album Violent Femmes)
6. Dust in the Wind - Acappella (from the album Heaven and Earth)
7. As Your Voice Fades - Emery (from the album The Weak's End)
8. Sorrow - Bad Religion (from the album The Process of Belief)
9. So Far Away - Social Distortion (from the album Social Distortion)
10. Darkest Before Dawn - The Staggers (from the album One Heartbeat Away From Hell)
11. Smile - Weezer (from the album Weezer)
12. Girlfriend - Matthew Sweet (from the album Girlfriend)

Groundhog Day Shuffle

1. Tease Me Please Me - The Scorpions (from the 1990 album Crazy World)
2. Prison Bound - Social Distortion (from the 1988 album Prison Bound)
3. Gas Hed Goes West - Live (from the 1997 album Secret Samadhi)
4. Killers - Living Sacrifice (from the 2005 album In Memorium)
5. Cyanide - Metallica (from the 2008 album Death Magnetic)*
6. Country Death Song - Violent Femmes (from the 1984 album Hallowed Ground)
7. Sacrament - Trenches (from the 2008 Fuel Sampler Compilation)
8. Honey Peeps - All (from the 1998 album Mass Nerder)
9. From Crib to Coffin - Emery (from the 2007 album I'm Only a Man)
10. On Foot - All (from the 1995 album Pummel)
11. Perfect Situation - Weezer (from the 2005 album Make Believe)
12. With a Shout - U2 (from the 1981 album October-Deluxe Edition)

* Actually I think this entire album kind of sucks and I'm not even sure why it is still on my iPod.

Gun Control Quote

"Expecting a carjacker or rapist or drug pusher to care that his possession or use of a gun is unlawful is like expecting a terrorist to care that his car bomb is taking up two parking spaces."

- - Joseph T. Chew

Quote of the Day

"Government does not create wealth. The major role for the government is to create an environment where people take risks to expand the job rate in the United States."

- - George W. Bush