Looking for good, guitar-driven new music that rocks, but that's away from the early 80s influenced, quirky indie pop that's been so ubiquitous of late. Can you help?
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posted by psmealey
on Dec 14, 2007 -
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Is it possible to develop that smoky quality in one's voice (Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, Janis Joplin, etc.) without damaging one's vocal chords? Or is that something that just occurs naturally, or else would be too dangerous to try?
posted by psmealey
on Jul 30, 2007 -
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I'm going to London for the first time in years for the week of July 8-15. What are some good venues for seeing good, local bands?
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posted by psmealey
on Jun 30, 2007 -
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What's a good, versatile and powerful electric bass rig to buy in the $750-1,500 range?
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posted by psmealey
on Mar 23, 2007 -
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What is some good advice for a seasoned musician just learning how to play the drums?
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posted by psmealey
on Nov 8, 2005 -
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In Built to Spill's song "You Were Right" (from 1999's
Keep it Like a Secret) Doug Martsch samples the lyrics of many Classic rock tunes. He steals from Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, the Stones, Bob Seger, the Beatles, Kansas and so on. I pretty much know all the references, save one. From which classic rock gem is the line "do you ever think about it" from? This has been bugging me for many years, as I should know it.
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posted by psmealey
on Mar 13, 2005 -
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