GreatGreenOne77

Haven't been here in years, but have followed you on Instagram since coming here in 2015. My heart goes out to you and your family right now. Having lost my father I understand the weight that carries, but all the other unfortunate events I can't even imagine being part of the equation. Please, take care of yourself and your mother any way you need to and nothing but positive energy to you. 

Slip, Stitch, and Pass was my first way of getting access to them because of the Jesus Just Left Chicago cover. I was just into punk, metal, and classic rock at that age, so hearing them make it sound so good got my defenses down and then I fell in love with them. Gotta jump on that RSD for sure!

Rift would be my favorite

2 minutes ago, zdkaiser said:

Try Plaid records in Ohio. They had multiple copies posted on their FB earlier today.

My luck, it's sold out there too. Thanks for the help though. I think a friend here may be getting me one, but until I hold it, I'll be on the hunt. 

Anyone that can help a brother out finding a Ben Kweller at a decent price, it would be much appreciated <3

57 minutes ago, bjorn said:

I definitely prefer poly lined sleeves as well, but to me the bigger problem is the insane amount of dust and debris I often find on band new records. This one was pretty clean. I think the noise seems to be embedded in the grooves, not a dirt or scratch issue. I'll give it a wet clean but I'm not optimistic it will do anything. Also, I'm on the B side now, and while there is still some noise it's not as bad and fades a few tracks in. The album sounds gorgeous otherwise.

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I did notice a few places that sounded like the song fuzzed out a bit, but after giving them both a good cleaning I only hear the occasional pop now and those fuzzy places don't appear anymore. Being in such dry weather right now sure did make the vinyl want to cling to my cork matt!

1 hour ago, Saxonjulin said:

Mine sounds awful because the paper inner sleeves scuffed it bad. Why do people insist on using paper inner sleeves still?

 

My first disc was really difficult to get out of the sleeve and had grit on it. Gentle Moon seems to have a never-ending pop that is a pressing issue and not just dirt.

54 minutes ago, jon720 said:

My copy sounds exactly the same. It’s pretty bad on side A, but not as bad on the others. Apparently a few other people on other boards said the same thing. 

After getting mine cleaned up a bit it seems to sound fine other than a few hiccups here & there, but I think some of my popping is because of how dry and bad the static cling is right now because of the weather.

My GOTGH was delivered today. Not a single wrinkle or ding to be found.. Happy days are here again

I received my shipping notice from Rough Trade today

3 minutes ago, Saxonjulin said:

Did anyone else notice on the link it says 2 CDs? Are we sure this is a vinyl reissue?

Notice it says "Further editions of Ghosts of the Great Highway", meaning it's also available on CD...

1 minute ago, sunkilmoonfan said:

It is tough to break the completist urge...

Indeed.... it's just in you when you have loved an artist for a really long time and have dedicated so much time & money to collecting their output

Just now, daniele said:

Great call....That record is fantastic....

It's probably the only one of his "newer style" albums I actually enjoy, and it still took me a good minute for it to get it's hooks into me, but it's his last really solid album in my opinion honestly. The music in his new albums is still great, just that rambling, mumbling vocal style is just too much for me to handle. 

Just now, jack8urt0n said:

It hurts me more as a completionist. I collected at least one version of every release up to Universal. I came to accept this is no longer viable, and I will just cherish Mark for what he used to be.

I'm right there with you brother. I've been buying his material as fast as it could come up for pre order for years. My girlfriend still likes to pick on me for having like two shelves full of five & six copies of the same Koz records, but after Universal being such a let down and Jesu/SKM not living up to what I expected, I couldn't justify buying any of his new output. Still patiently waiting for Desertshore & MK to get a pressing....one day I tell myself, one day.....

1 minute ago, MrMatt767 said:

It's so simple but took so long to be realised 

So true. I'd stopped buying his output after the first SKM/Jesu collaboration. His rambling is just not him and I doubt I will ever accept it, but I will wear holes in this repress for sure!

When I woke up to so many responses on this thread after such a long pause, my first thought was "Did he start singing again or something?".... Very happy someone finally realized they could get more cash from us by just putting out his better material again

40 minutes ago, Tommy said:

I think this may be the key to enjoying the new Koz

I gotta give him credit for making me laugh with his one man, two way conversation in Philadelphia Cop.... MC Marky Mark gettin' fuckin' old on yo ass!

"Mark the Rapper" is slightly funny, I must admit. The spoken word breakdowns get a bit tedious, but then again, the same can be said for his last few years output. I found myself at the end of the album before I realized it. Something in my brain finally slammed down the wedge that split this new him away from who he used to be as an artist, so I can finally laugh & slightly enjoy this one. Much more enjoyable than Universal Themes to me though. He actually makes a few good points during his random rants, but it's generally a good listen just for laughs while I'm baked as hell....

Well, woke up to snow. South Carolina will be down for months now..... Anyone got a milk sandwich? I'm hawngryyyyy

Good day folks! Haven't been by to check in lately. Going back to work and getting a normal life back sure is distracting. Hope everyone is doing well. I keep downloading stuff you post on Instagram @GHOSTDRONES, and I am running that Piano Nights album on infinite repeat! Such a wonderful background for late evenings for sure... Hope everyone has a great week! 

17 hours ago, GHOSTDRONES said:

My vinyl haul today was ridiculous

Nice purchases sir! Your collection will be something to be in awe of for quite a while me thinks  

18 hours ago, jonrawks said:

Got pizza dough and sauce prepped for tomorrow.  Trying new recipes for both and I'm pretty stoked.

I am all for this! When is there ever a bad day for pizza? Never......

4 hours ago, Bladewillisisdead said:

Congrats, dude!

4 hours ago, tarzioo_ said:

congrats!!! 

Thanks guys! Feels really good for sure

Morning all. Hope everyone has a quick workday & a great weekend! Started a new job this week myself, so that little accomplishment has done a lot for my sense of self for sure. Now, to get back in school by summer hopefully...  

21 minutes ago, Holo said:

$6 on great highway?

Sold to the little guy in the desert!  

8 hours ago, Tommy said:

Seriously, fuck this guy. I only post in here hoping he will eventually read this thread while searching for album reviews, as he sits alone in his hotel bathtub

Perfect laugh after a day at work. thank you sir!

8 hours ago, shamrocks said:

I think AFP is the weakest traditional album, and have to admit that Universal Themes didnt do much for me, but Benji is excellent, and i like both collaborations (Perils and Jesu/SKM).

 

I suppose it boils down to what you think about ATL and Perils with regards to what direction hes gone, as those were clearly changes in style...

I totally agree with the top highlighted portions with you for sure. AFP is solid as a musical work, but I cannot listen to it very much as it all seems to blend together a bit. Universal Themes managed to get me to buy it based on one song, but that was a very obvious mistake once I tried listening to the entire work. The bottom portion is the part that is most true to me. ATL was the very first Kozelek work to come out that I wasn't in a break neck pace to pre order or even pick up once it was out. At least he still sang the silly lyrics in harmony instead of this aging 50's rap poet shit he's doing now. I really don't care what kind of music he releases, just CALL IT SOMETHING ELSE so I can stop buying  albums based on false hope that the contained material will be a return to form....

5 hours ago, lastvaultboy said:

Haven't had a chance to stream this yet. Will try and get on it tomorrow. 

@GreatGreenOne77 a real shame if this has moved you to sell the collection!

I really am at a cross roads where I find myself wondering if I continue to fill in the blank spots from his past catalog and just ignore the future releases, or do I just part with everything from his newer era & move on to giving my money to someone who is putting obvious effort into their art. Real head scratcher there...

5 hours ago, Holo said:

99.9999% he was not serious

99.99999% sure the right $ amount could take all my stuff from ATL on minus a few releases I could count on one hand....lol

10 minutes ago, Holo said:

$5

Ok, but local pickup only.... I can't even muster the energy to touch them much less drag them to the post office lololol

Anyone wanna buy my entire Kozelek vinyl collection? After hearing a few minutes of this new blatherskite, I can hardly stand to look at them with any grain of seriousness left.....