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Bob Dylan Travelin Thru 1967-1969 The Bootleg Series Vol 15

Pooplists 2019 January 31, 2020

Mike Jurkovic Poop 2019

PoOp 19: the decade falls It was this handful of recordings that gratefully, again and again and again, pulled my attention away from binge watching the destruction of our cherished, yet all too vulnerable democracy.  They are mostly jazz recordings I know, but they made me feel like I had some connection to the music, unlike whatever it is that passes for popular music these days and makes me feel like a god-damned intruder w/three left feet, six bad ears and a penis for a nose from Ultra Gabba Hey Hey-17 fifteen gazillion light years away. Perhaps to my detriment…

Dominik Eulberg, Mannigfaltig

Pooplists 2019 January 31, 2020

Rich Allen Poop 2019

Favorite Things ~ 2019 ALBUMS     Buy New or Used via Amazon    Rent via iTunes [?] Dominik Eulberg, Mannigfaltig (!K7) Rarely has an environmental message seemed so colorful, contagious and fun. After eight years away, the artist returns to offer up his heartfelt plea: protect these species. The music sparkles with energy, inviting listeners to rise and dance; the message ignites the soul, encouraging full engagement with climate causes. The “King of Naturalist Techno” has recorded his masterpiece.     Buy New or Used via Amazon    Rent via iTunes [?] PYUR, Oratorio for the Underworld (Subtext) Cello! Violin! Industrial beats? It…

PoOPlists, PoOPlists 2018, Yearly PoOP Analyses February 3, 2019

Main Poop Analysis 2018

January 2018 Dear POOPster: Yes, POOP has undergone its own partial shutdown this year. I’m referring to the fact that hard-copy analog POOP has gone the way of the typewriter, the rotary phone and voting rights in Georgia. Fortunately the 32nd Annual POmpous and OPinionated List continues on its long trajectory using the modern space-age digital format, with Mark Zip at mission control. We are in good hands. This year, 24 people have joined the caravan, a slight droop in the POOP. Russia, if you’re listening, I hope you’re able to figure out how POOP’s tabulations are computed. From what…

Weakened Friends- Common Blah

PoOPlists, PoOPlists 2018 February 3, 2019

Jim Meyers Poop 2018

A few thoughts, if I may. I’m an antiquated analogue relic. All the titles on my list I own on vinyl. I adore the tactile aspect of objects. That being said I am more than willing to embrace the new “digital” delivery of the PooP. One can bring one’s phone into the loo after all, right? The future is clearly female. Or at least this year was. The majority of the artists I binged on this year were female lead. Not sure what, if anything this means, but I found it interesting.     Buy New or Used via Amazon    Rent…

Christmas Singles, PoOPlists, PoOPlists 2018 February 2, 2019

Mike Miller Poop 2018

Technicolor Paradise: Rhum Rhapsodies & Other Exotic Delights (Numero Group)

Hong Kong Score (Wan Chai Records)

Saigon Supersound 1964-75 Volume 2 (Saigon Supersound)

Piero Piccioni – Camille 2000 Soundtrack (Camille 3000)

Gulden Karabocek Volumes 1 & 2 (Pharaway Sounds)

PoOPlists, PoOPlists 2018 February 2, 2019

John Stewart Poop 2018

What else can be said that hasn’t been said already. This is the first best of post-print. I guess we can blame the millennial’s for the print edition of Poop dying. Heck we have blamed them for everything else. As far as I am concerned its tough to accept things are changing. Somehow Lil Pump’s “Gucci Gang” is given a good review in Pitchfork. Does anyone really think Ariana Grande is good at all? I am sure some like her, but I am not afraid to say I don’t like pop music. Does anyone think Queen could gain traction today? Most likely not.

The American 20th Century in Song by Peter Stampfel

PoOPlists, PoOPlists 2018 February 2, 2019

Jim Finnigan Poop 2018

˙sǝunʇ ʎzɐɹɔ ‘spɹoʍ ʎzɐɹƆ ˙plɹoʍ ʎzɐɹɔ ‘sǝɯᴉʇ ʎzɐɹƆ Time for this year’s POOP, again. TOP 13 1. The American 20th Century in 100 Songs by Peter Stampfel, with (mostly) tasteful accompaniment by Mark Bingham. Although Peter says this was inspired by Taylor Mac’s show of 240 songs, I suspect that this might be the Anti-Folkways Anthology of American Folk Music – solo (mostly) acoustic semi-popular songs with the one catch, that it has to be catchy. Also, despite Peter’s usual tendency to alter the words, mostly faithful. For the unfaithful/unholy side of Peter’s repertoire, he’s also put out 2 albums…

PoOPlists, PoOPlists 2018 February 2, 2019

Raissa St. Pierre Poop 2018

Hi Poopsters, it’s been a while and I missed ya. Hope to see some of you out and about. Raissa Paul McMahon live at The Beverly (Thanks Kali!) bought a cassette and an excellent LP, “Hymn to Her”. Paul really hit the spot for me and his band was nice too: Michael Colletti & Try Newton (His Tree-O) He even took people’s problems and questions and made on-the-spot songs to help them. Rixey opened up on singing and guitar. Baby Gramps at the Falcon. This guy is always fun. Old hobo style songs sung perfectly and with panache. He is…

PoOPlists, PoOPlists 2018 February 2, 2019

Mark Rosen Poop 2018

My POOP DISC-CLAIMER (disc-lamer?): Personal events usurped musical events for me this year. First, my daughter’s wedding in November filled me with a flurry of feelings I never saw coming. There were so many moments I’ll hold on to forever, 98% of which were not the least bit music-related (although slow-dancing to Etta James with my wife Leslie was among the other 2%). And then one week later, after months of working on his behalf, my new freshman congressman scored a surprisingly smashing victory over his NRA-loving, race-baiting, Trumpsucking incumbent opponent. These are where the “music to my ears” came…

PoOPlists, PoOPlists 2018 February 1, 2019

Duncan Clark Poop 2018

SHEMEKIA COPELAND – America’s Child: She’s been recording for 20 years now but I really haven’t been following since her first album. I first started hearing bit and pieces of this CD on a Canadian radio station of all places. It hits in all the right places- good band, very political and a great duet with John Prine.

Daughters – You Won’t Get What You Want

PoOPlists, PoOPlists 2018 January 31, 2019

Scott Dell’Amore Poop 2018

.poop.two.thousand.eighteen. 2018 was a weird year. Here’s the last minute list of the music that made it weirder. Daughters – You Won’t Get What You Want Saba – Care For Me John Coltrane – Both Directions At Once The Decemberists – I’ll Be Your Girl Anderson .Paak – Oxnard The Body – I Have Fought Against It, But I Can’t Any Longer. Pig Destroyer – Head Cage Sleep – The Sciences Father John Misty – God’s Favorite Customer Thou – Magus .scott.dell’amore.

PoOPlists, PoOPlists 2018 January 30, 2019

John Lefsky – Poop 2018

I can’t hear everything. A lot of old timers on this list, but enough newer bands that make me feel I’m not ready for the aesthetic dirt nap. I still like noise as much as I adore sad sack bedsit gloom. As usual I’m licking the deadline scrote. Dunno if I’m going to comment on each title; we’ll see.     Buy New or Used via Amazon    Rent via iTunes [?] 1. HALF MAN HALF BISCUIT – NO ONE CARES ABOUT YOUR CREATIVE HUB SO GET YOUR FUCKIN’ HEDGE CUT. I have only a slight idea of what they are on…

John Coltrane - Both Directions At Once: The Lost Album

PoOPlists, PoOPlists 2018 January 29, 2019

Don Cohen Poop 2018

Hey PooPsters, After streaming northwards of 100 albums this year, here is my tasting menu, boiled down to a fine French reduction sauce. Notable this year is the number of artists, still vital, who have added to the backdrop of my life, some for over 50 years. Baez, McGuinn, and Lil’ Tommy Rush, among them. As I approach 70, that these folks are still around and prolific is life affirming. And to you, my fellow Poopsters, I’m grateful for your lists that invariably turn me on to morsels I missed last year. Entrees John Coltrane: In Both Directions David Byrne:…

Pinegrove – Skylight

PoOPlists, PoOPlists 2018 January 23, 2019

Eric Fine Poop 2018

The Tops     Buy New or Used via Amazon    Rent via iTunes [?] 1. Pinegrove – Skylight I will leave the history alone. Google it for an interesting read. Emo is still alive and well on this official sophomore release. At times introspective, it’s a slow grind that builds to something big. I expect this record to stand the test of time. Best live show of the year – all due to the energy in the room.     Buy New or Used via Amazon    Rent via iTunes [?] 2. White Denim – Performance Where have these guys been all my…

Low : Double Negative

PoOPlists, PoOPlists 2018 January 21, 2019

Bill Still Poop 2018

1. Low : Double Negative
2. Harmony Rockets with Peter Walker
3. DJ Koze : Knock Knock
4. Mouse On Mars : Transformational People
5. Skee Mask : Compro
6. The Orb : NSAOOB
7. Will Oldham : Songs Of Love & Horror
8. Ry Cooder : The Prodigal Son
9. Yo La Tengo : There’s A Riot Going On
10. David Byrne : American Utopia

Mournful Congregation – The Incubus of Karma

PoOPlists, PoOPlists 2018 January 17, 2019

Tom Whalen Poop 2018

My proper top 10 just so happened to split neatly into five metal records and five non-metal records. I know this seems kind of precious but this is how it worked out, honestly. Overall top three highlighted in parenthesis. I added five “discoveries”, non-2018 releases in thick rotation for me throughout the year. I’m calling this The Mike Watt List–one of Watt’s many sage chestnuts is “it’s new if it’s new to you”, and generally I jump at any chance to celebrate Watt, the definitive American punk. 2018 Metal Deafheaven – Ordinary Corrupt Human Love Horrendous – Idol Immortal –…