Something In The Water

I don’t really know from Carrie Underwood, though I gather she’s hugely popular. I used to date a girl in… Read more Something In The Water

Rosalita (Come Out Tonight)

Yeah, Sure, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band’s Greatest Hits (2009) covers all you need in 12 songs on… Read more Rosalita (Come Out Tonight)

Love Struck Baby

Stevie Ray Vaughan And Double Trouble’s Texas Flood (1983). With bonus tracks. HELL YES.

Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down

I’ll be honest, I’ve heard a bunch of Kris Kristofferson songs, but I’ve never owned a collection of them, I… Read more Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down

Only The Young

I had the same old 1CD Journey Greatest Hits that I’m pretty sure everyone has found somewhere for $5, and… Read more Only The Young

Damn Right, I’ve Got The Blues

I do love me some Buddy Guy. The early stuff especially, but this 90s stuff slays too. I was even… Read more Damn Right, I’ve Got The Blues

Back Door Man

The Best Of Chess Blues, Volume Two. You know I do.

Mother Nature

Thank you, Alligator Records, for giving Koko Taylor opportunity to record her brilliance. This 1993 album, Force of Nature, is… Read more Mother Nature

I’ll Play The Blues For You

The Best Of Albert King, in 13 tracks on one CD? Lol whut. SO GOOD.

Don’t Want No Lyin’ Woman

I love these London Sessions discs, and the Bo Diddley edition is a great example. There’s a huge list of… Read more Don’t Want No Lyin’ Woman

Down Home Blues

James Cotton.Junior Wells.Carey Bell.Billy Branch. Harp Attack! Yes.

All The King’s Horses

A sweaty, dark, dingy bar. The crush of a drunken, happy crowd. The throb of the subs in your chest.… Read more All The King’s Horses

Main Theme: Melancholy Rhapsody

I need to see this film – it’s an incredible cast, and great players and vocals. For now, I can… Read more Main Theme: Melancholy Rhapsody

The Photo, Album Series at 25

My pic: “Rain 1.” *** Hey y’all, yesterday was the 25th instalment of the new (trial) Photo, Album series. At… Read more The Photo, Album Series at 25

Photo, Album 25 – That’s The Way I’ve Always Heard It Should Be

My pic: “First There Was Kit Kat, Now There Is…” *** This compilation, The Best Of Carly Simon (1975) features… Read more Photo, Album 25 – That’s The Way I’ve Always Heard It Should Be

Photo, Album 24 – Shock Wave

My Pic: “Spring Reflection 2.” *** This Sabbath Tribute, “Masters Of Misery – Black Sabbath: The Earache Tribute” is fun.… Read more Photo, Album 24 – Shock Wave

Photo, Album 23 – Bud The Spud

My pic: ” Spring Reflection 1.” *** Pure Canadian classic. ***

Photo, Album 22 – Come To My Aid

My pic: “Fusili.” This was a sealed box from the store. Good job, Catelli lol. *** I Simply love Simply… Read more Photo, Album 22 – Come To My Aid

Photo, Album 21 – Roll Me Away

My pic: “My Lovely Wife Rolled Her Eyes.” *** Bob Seger And The Silver Bullet Band’s Greatest Hits is everything… Read more Photo, Album 21 – Roll Me Away

Photo, Album 20 – Stealing E.T.

My pic: “Muffin Tops.” I know what these are, but I also know if you eat enough of these, you’ll… Read more Photo, Album 20 – Stealing E.T.

Photo, Album 19 – Crazy Train

My pic: “First It Was Breaking Bad, Now It’s…” *** Good ol’ Ozzy. This 2003 Hits set called The Essential… Read more Photo, Album 19 – Crazy Train

Six

New Extreme album June 9, 2023. YES.

Photo, Album 18 – Edge Of Seventeen

My pic: “Ass.” *** Ah, Stevie Nicks. Brilliant voice and a musical (crystal) vision unlike anyone else. This compilation, “Crystal… Read more Photo, Album 18 – Edge Of Seventeen

Photo, Album 17 – Good Times, Bad Times

My pic: “Simulated.” First of all, chicken nuggets are already nasty slurry chunks, so simulated chicken nuggets just sound even… Read more Photo, Album 17 – Good Times, Bad Times

Photo, Album 16 – No Viviré

My pic: “Munchies.” *** Do I need a 2CD Hits set of the Gipsy Kings, !Volare!: The Very Best Of… Read more Photo, Album 16 – No Viviré

I Know You Care About Hockey

So the Toronto Maple Leafs recently won a playoff round. Big deal? Yes. It’s the first time since 2004. And… Read more I Know You Care About Hockey

May The Fourth Be With You Meme Blowout

It’s over, Catakin, I have the high ground…

Photo, Album 15 – Break On Through (To The Other Side)

My pic: “Spring Evening (A Different Date)” *** I like The Doors well enough. Better in a mix than playing… Read more Photo, Album 15 – Break On Through (To The Other Side)

Photo, Album 14 – All By Myself

My pic: “Welcoming.” *** I’m a sucker for Hits compilations. And I’m a sucker for 80s music (usually). So, you… Read more Photo, Album 14 – All By Myself

RIP Gordon Lightfoot

News here this morning, of the passing of Gordon Lightfoot yesterday. A legend, an icon, a true Canadian song-writing hero.… Read more RIP Gordon Lightfoot

Photo, Album 13 – Listen My Son

My pic: “The Path Not Taken” *** Putumayo puts out a bunch of cool compilations. They’re usually in a box… Read more Photo, Album 13 – Listen My Son

Photo, Album 12 – Gimme The Car

My pic: “Harbour Elevators.” *** I love me some Violent Femmes. This Hits set, Permanent Record: The Very Best Of… Read more Photo, Album 12 – Gimme The Car

Photo, Album 11 – [You’ve Become A] Habit To Me

My pic: “Robin/Pigeon, Pigeon/Robin.” This birb lives in our neighbourhood… Sorry for the blurry image, I had to max-zoom my… Read more Photo, Album 11 – [You’ve Become A] Habit To Me

Photo, Album 10 – Playin’ With My Friends

My pic: “Howdy!” *** Truly the King, B.B. King released so much great stuff, it’s boggling. This duets album, Blues… Read more Photo, Album 10 – Playin’ With My Friends

Photo, Album 9 – Hummingbird

My pic: “Branches” *** Silly fools at MCA, making a Best Of B.B. King (1973) and only including 9 songs,… Read more Photo, Album 9 – Hummingbird

Photo, Album 8 – Just Came Back

My pic: “Whut?” This was spray-painted locally. I Googled it, and it turns out to be lyrics from a rapper… Read more Photo, Album 8 – Just Came Back

Photo, Album 7 – Today

My pic: “Happy Vandal.” *** Ah, Hockey Teeth. I already covered this in 2017. I love 90s Canadian punk. All… Read more Photo, Album 7 – Today

Photo, Album 6 – Vow

My pic: “Homage To J.J. Abrams.” *** Garbage occupies a unique place in my mind and collection. This hits set,… Read more Photo, Album 6 – Vow

Option Paralysis Relief

Y’all know I love guitar gear. I get so excited when there’s something new brought in (as I’ve posted many… Read more Option Paralysis Relief

\m/ Logo \m/

James pointed out there’s a Metallica logo generator out there, so I used it to do this:

Photo, Album 5 – E.S.P.

My pic: “Don’t mind if I do…” *** Miles Davis. Wayne Shorter. Herbie Hancock. Tony Williams. The Best Of The… Read more Photo, Album 5 – E.S.P.

Photo, Album 4 – Carousel

My pic, at work: “Pretty sure they meant Trans-Latin, but that’s not how I first read it.” *** Blink-182 is… Read more Photo, Album 4 – Carousel

Photo, Album 3 – Live By The Song

My pic: “Ooooo, artsy.” *** I do love me some Blackie & The Rodeo Kings. So when I found this… Read more Photo, Album 3 – Live By The Song

Photo, Album 2 – The Lonely Bull

Happy 14th birthday to our son, today. *** My pic: “Slow?” *** Y’all know Herb Alpert. This Definitive Hits disc… Read more Photo, Album 2 – The Lonely Bull

Photo, Album 1 – The Seven Samurai

For this new series, first I’ll begin each post in the series with a shite photie I took. That’s the… Read more Photo, Album 1 – The Seven Samurai

Aaron Changes Things Up

Hey y’all, some changes around here, for me. The Schedule controls as best I can in busy days. Naturally, posting… Read more Aaron Changes Things Up

Meme 50

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Invincible

Eddie Vedder’s third solo album, and first in over a decade, Earthling (2022) is, well, it’s more Eddie Vedder, isn’t… Read more Invincible

Meme 49

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The River Is Rising

Slash Featuring Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators’s album ‘4 ‘ (2022) is an enjoyable piece of work, indeed. Kennedy can… Read more The River Is Rising