They Shine

I do realize that christmas is just a kiss away and 2017 just around the corner and yes you just can't wait to see the famous FTSOTS end of year list... But please be patient, folks. Come snow or come shine, let's observe some other faves first.

This years must-reads:

Josh Rosenthal - The Record Store Of The Mind

Bob Mehr - Trouble Boys: The True Story Of The Replacements

This year's blazing (re-) issues:

Bonnie Prince Billy - Pond Scum
Bonnie Prince Billy - When Thy Song Flows Through Me

Tim Buckley - Lady, Give Me Your Key
Tim Buckley - Marigold
Terry Allen - Juarez
Terry Allen - Dogwood

Bunny Wailer - Solomonic Singles 1: Tread Along 1969-1976
The Wailers - Arabs Oil Weapon
Jack Rose - Opium Musick
Jack Rose - Linden Ave Stomp
various artists - Cosmic American Music

Jeff Cowell - Not Down This Low

All Around Me

Deeply immersed in the alcohol-fuelled antics of the Replacements at the moment, by way of a new biography by Bob Mehr. Up until now, Trouble Boys proves well-researched, well-written and just plain fun. That apt title comes from a Dave Edmunds cover the Mats played a lot in their formative stages by the way. Here it comes.

Dave Edmunds - Trouble Boys

And since I'm guessing you'd like to hear some Mats, too, do enjoy this cool outtake from Pleased To Meet Me.

The Replacements - Cool Water