A Wolf, A Panther and an Eagle

Three Hundred Eight

Artist - This Will Destroy You
Album - This Will Destroy You
Released - 2008
Label - Magic Bullet
Genre - Post-Rock

Tracks:
A Three Legged Workhorse
Villa Del Refugio
Threads
Leather Wings
The Mighty Rio Grande
They Move on Tracks of Never Ending Light
Burial on the Presidio Banks

A semi-local band, hailing from San Marcos, Texas, is another great post rock band that I've heard as of late.  Since my roommate listens to a lot of post rock, he recommended this album.  If you have seen the movie Moneyball, The Mighty Rio Grande makes an appearance.  This is This Will Destroy You's debut album.

Enjoy!

Get Back

Three Hundred Three

Artist - Emerson Lake & Palmer
Album - Emerson Lake & Palmer
Released - 1970
Label - Island/Atlantic
Genre - Progressive Rock

Tracks:
Side One
The Barbarian
Take a Pebble
Knife Edge
Side Two
The Three Fates:
-Clotho
-Lachesis
-Atropos
Tank
Lucky Man

Enjoy!

In Memoriam

One Hundred Fifty-Seventh

Artist - Boston
Album - Boston
Released - 1976
Label - Epic
Genre - Rock

Tracks:
Side One
More Than A Feeling
Peace of Mind
Foreplay/Long Time
Side Two
Rock & Roll Band
Smokin'
Hitch A Ride
Something About You
Let Me Take You Home Tonight

Boston is a band hailing from where else....BOSTON!!  With their self-titled debut, this album was the second best selling debut record next to Guns 'N Roses's Appetite for Destruction.  I know a lot of people write of this band because they don't agree with their style, but I have to say that this record is amazing.  Here's a little snippet of this record:

If you insist on having it further spelled out for you, consider this.  What distinguishes Boston's music is although it's by definition heavy rock & roll, it evidences a greater concern for melodic and harmonic flow than practically any band you can think of working the same general territory.

On a day like today, the three year anniversary of my Father's passing, I play one of our favorite records.  I think that my Dad and I listened to this record a zillion times and when he felt ill and wanted me to play music, I tried to play things that reminded him of all the fun times we had.  Nothing in the world can ever replace him, OBVIOUSLY, but he will always live on in my heart and soul.  A man that was nothing but the greatest and did all he can to put clothes on my back, a roof over my head and food on the table.  I've said this many times and I will continue to say it until the day I don't have any oxygen in my lungs, but he was the best thing in my life, EVER!! He made me realize how short life is and how to appreciate every moment and that's exactly what I try to do.  For you, Poppi, a man that was just the greatest, I dedicate this album to you.

Enjoy!

A Slice of Goodness

One Hundred Fifty-Fourth

Artist - Dire Straits
Album - Dire Straits
Released - 1978
Label - Vertigo/Warner Bros.
Genre - Rock

Tracks:
Side One
Down to the Waterline
Water of Love
Setting Me Up
Six Blade Knife
Southbound Again
Side Two
Sultans of Swing
In the Gallery
Wild West End
Lions

I feel like, as of late, I have not been putting enough effort into posting records.  First of all, on Thursday, I went to a show and was hoping to double post on Friday but that did not end up well.  I was so exhausted from going to bed late and working all day I posted one record on Friday and then fell asleep.  Then yesterday, Saturday, I woke up with a sinus headache and could not get myself to even get up and be on the computer.  I did, however, listen to some records and here I am, bringing you the debut album by the British band Dire Straits.  When I pulled out this record from my shelf, I listened to it only knowing one song, Sultans of Swing, which is a great song that, in my opinion, will always be a great song no matter how many years later you listen to it.  But as I was listening to each song, I was really impressed with the outcome.  Mark Knopfler's voice has a sort of twang to it, if that makes sense.  Regardless of my opinion, this album is great, so great I gave it two listens.

Enjoy!