I've bought 23 CD's in the last month including rare bootlegs, imports and a couple of commons re-joining my collection. And most of these purchases were just a couple of dollars as you'll see.
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@MortenAastadАй бұрын
Great haul Alan. I have all of the Stereophonics albums and a few of his solo albums. Welsh band, huge in the UK, bought their first album, Word Gets Around, in Copenhagen in 1997. Love that band. You are a rare person, an American with a Strteophonics record 😄
@TheAlanRosenbergShowАй бұрын
Thanks - yea rare indeed. I don't think too many people in the US have ever even heard of them. Looking forward to digging into their music.
@martinstarnes2237Ай бұрын
Quick comment on Goat's Head Soup; It may well have been the first Stones album I bought in a shop full price (as opposed to second hand). Always loved it, like you have. What my parents (my bedroom was the local teenage hub, based on the fact my parents reckoned it was better we were being teenagers in my room rather than on the streets. We managed both, of course we did) thought of the rousing choruses of 'Star Star' emanating from behind my closed door I have no idea, bless 'em..........
@TheAlanRosenbergShowАй бұрын
Yea...lol. Of course the original mix of Star Star, the vocals were so buried that you really couldn't hear what the lyrics were - though yea that chorus was there. I had the guitar tab book and the lyric was Starbucker Starbucker...lol. Thanks.
@martinstarnes2237Ай бұрын
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow I wonder if whoever started Starbucks was a Stones fan..........
@noahbody417Ай бұрын
I wish there was a music store like the one you go to and get some great deals and finds. When I lived in MD, there was a record store in Owing Mills, MD. I would go there and get the latest import singles from Rolling Stones, Springsteen, and REM. They would have non-LP B-sides which weren't released in the US. Never understood the mentally of record companies releasing non-LP singles overseas, but ripoff US buyers by having the B-sides being another album track (there were exceptions, but mostly album tracks). They weren't on sale, but given the fact the non-LP singles were not found in the US, I would buy them when available. Never saw any bootlegs, but I would go to record conventions and would be 1 or 2 tables with live bootlegs and those tables were the busiest.
@TheAlanRosenbergShowАй бұрын
Sorry you don't those stores near you. You're not alone. I'm just lucky here on Long Island. Love those non-album B-sides on singles. Never understood by everybody didn't do that. Perfect excuse to buy the single and chart higher. Always seemed so obvious to me. And when the B-side is great (Springsteen Pink Cadillac - well Springsteen has a ton of them) it's fantastic. The Stones have some great ones too - Jump On Top Of Me a favorite as is Through The Lonely Nights, child Of The moon etc. Thanks so much.
@ronalaurence3075Ай бұрын
There sure are a lot of big winners in this haul. The ridiculously low prices you paid for them make it understandable that your willpower was thrown out the window in terms of lessening your backlog. I checked out Stereophonics years ago because the band was mentioned quite a bit by the music press. With regard to the group’s albums that I’ve heard, I agree with Steve Herold about “Dakota” being the band’s best song.
@TheAlanRosenbergShowАй бұрын
Looking forward to checking it out - it's in the backlog....the ever growing....never ending backlog...lol
@jasonpp1973Ай бұрын
Always loved the drum intro to the song Sleepwalker, was dissapointed the original cd version of the Come Dancing compilation left it off. It was reinstated on the 2nd cd issue tho. You ought to do a show on artists where a good compilation is all you need.
@TheAlanRosenbergShowАй бұрын
That Come Dancing collection is interesting - the two versions being very different. If you check out my playlists - go to Discographies by Topic - there are three videos you may like - 1. Favorite Best Of / Greatest Hits / Compilation albums. 2. Bands With One Great Album. 3. I need only One album by these artists. Thanks.
@davidkunzli680Ай бұрын
I'll call you crazy if you want me to😂 It's great to see that you're cutting back on purchases 😂 The Kinks and Ray Davies look great . Enya is a gigantic NO for me. She's too new age for me. I am surprised she only relaxed you and didn't put you to sleep 😂. Thank God you didn't knock Enya off the table 😂 Black Oak Arkansas......I remember seeing them....all that hair flying everywhere 😂
@TheAlanRosenbergShowАй бұрын
@@davidkunzli680 is there anybody you haven’t seen. You saw the original BOA. I think Jim Dandy may have worst voice ever. Lol
@davidkunzli680Ай бұрын
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow I have never seen Enya..... .
@TheAlanRosenbergShowАй бұрын
@@davidkunzli680 lol - good one
@douglasweston126Ай бұрын
Hi Alan - great haul there. Stereophonics - another really popular band in the UK and Europe but didnt break through in America. Dakota was a big song for them, I had their live album too which was great. I just recently picked up Dan Fogelberg's "Portrait" 4CD Box set -out in the wild as you guys say lol. Most of my purchases are as you say - out in the wild. Love Dan Fogelberg - a sad loss. Dont have that one you show there, I have Twin Sons but not that second one. Keep rockin Alan. Cya Doug
@TheAlanRosenbergShowАй бұрын
Congrats on finding Portrait in the wild - not an easy find. So much to enjoy on that box and interesting how they break up the discs instead of chronological by musical type. I like it a lot. I haven't heard the Twin Sons "sequel" - in my backlog. Eventually will get to it...lol Looking forward to checking out Stereophonics through their live album. I love live albums and love discovering new bands to me through live albums so I'm psyched for that. Best, Alan
@andee7255Ай бұрын
Hello Alan! It's always fun to view your latest purchases! That Boston disc looks very interesting as their catalog with Brad Delp is so limited; such a shame. He gave that band such a great sound (so timeless)! I think I've seen video clips of the Ray Davies performance you've got there and I am pretty sure you won't be disappointed! The 12" mixes Kinks I'd love to get a copy of that myself. I gave away my vinyl collection years ago which included a bunch of 12" singles. I really miss the U.S extended mix of "New Song" by Howard Jones as well as the one for "Hold Me" by Colin Hay. I believe that neither of them has EVER been released on disc; so unfortunate. I also miss the ever so slightly extended remix of The Kinks' "Come Dancing" which I had on vinyl and must be on that disc you purchased; a GREAT find I must say! And for ENYA - how could anyone ditch the two albums of hers you have represented here! They have got to be her finest works. Again, I miss the 12" vinyl maxi-single I had of "Orinoco Flow" but not for the tracklist (3 songs) but for the eclectic large album sized photo of her on the cover. The 2 non-album songs that made up the rest of the single were released on a Japanese disc EP a year later which I did purchase and is simply entitled "6 Tracks". I really enjoy the piano instrumental "Out of the Blue" which is from those 2 releases. WATERMARK was an incredible sophomore release from her! "Orinoco Flow", "River", "Miss Clare Remembers" as well as "The Longships" are amazing sonic portraits to say the least!! "Caribbean Blue", "Afer Ventus" and "Book of Days"are personal faves from SHEPHERD MOONS. As you say, her music is very soothing and a nice audio alternative. Enjoy! Thanks for the update Alan! - Andee
@TheAlanRosenbergShowАй бұрын
Hi Andee - love your comments as always - so positive and joyous. You nailed that Kinks 12 inchers bootleg. That's why I picked it up. I have all there albums but thought it would be fun to have in one place those alternate mixes, extended length tracks and rare B-sides. It's a terrific listen. Thanks also for your wonderful Enya comments. My collection is so large and in such a limited area (you can see it in my video of my collection). So I have a constant debate of getting rid of some stuff and Enya was one back in the day. Recently I kind of missed it and I find her CD's for like a dollar so I decided to re-add it and you're right, in the right frame of mind, it's a terrific relaxing listen for me and my high blood pressure...lol. Thanks again Andee - really appreciate it.
@andee7255Ай бұрын
@@TheAlanRosenbergShowThank you for the kind words Alan. And yeah, the one thing I think Enya's arrangements do is allow you to put a little "pause" into all the craziness life presents; hopefully it promotes a sense of clarity as well. Thanks again Alan. - Andee ✨💫✨
@TheAlanRosenbergShowАй бұрын
@@andee7255 Great description by the way - "a pause" into life. love that, and definitely need that sometimes.
@bkbcpaАй бұрын
Very cool, Alan. I should share my list with you since you live so locally to me, especially all of the Tull and Stones stuff I have.
@TheAlanRosenbergShowАй бұрын
@@bkbcpa put in comments. People here would love to see what you have.
@thomaswery3087Ай бұрын
Some good purchases Alan.You have me beat on the Goats Head Soup.I only have 5 copies lol.The only Stereophonics I have is a best of but it's pretty good
@TheAlanRosenbergShowАй бұрын
@@thomaswery3087 I’m looking forward to checking them out. Have a good reputation. I love a good live album too.
@markspooner1224Ай бұрын
Plenty of great music there, you'll have you're work cut out to get through all that! I'm curious about the Asia CD/DVD if it's worth getting.
@TheAlanRosenbergShowАй бұрын
@@markspooner1224 one day I’ll do an Asia video. I’ll do a review for you on this release when I get to it. From the Omega tour.
@DerekPugh-uj4ydАй бұрын
Hate to bombard you with recommendations, but i'd feel like a schmuck if i didn't mention these artists just in case they haven't made it into your collection yet... AIRBAG(Nor) - Identity (first album). Fantastic Gilmour-esque Floyd vibes. ALBANY DOWN(UK) - 3 albums. Solid modern rock with blues influence. ALLMAN BETTS BAND(USA) - 2 albums. And the sons shall rise! THE ANGELS(AUS) -- all albums. Gritty Australian hard rock with a snarl. BLACKJACK(USA) - 2 albums(on one cd). Michael Bolton's old band...kinda fun. AUDREY HORNE(NOR) - self titled album. Excellent hard rock/strong tracks. DAVID + DAVID(USA)(1986?) plus DAVID BAERWALD - bedtime stories /triage. 2 fantastic albums plus an 'edge-y' third. Brilliant songwriter. BAND OF SKULLS(UK?) - Sweet Sour and Himalayan. Big 'zeppelin' riffs followed by more commercial fare. Cool stuff. CATE BROS.(USA) - all albums. 70's blue-eyed soul featuring Steve Cropper. Blues/disco/funk/soul/ pop-rock. A product of the times, but they are still delightful and great sounding albums. GENE CLARK(USA) - No Other. Truly a 'lost' gem . Unforgettable. JOAN ARMATRADING(UK?) - Whatever's For Us. A beautiful debut album. MIKE HARRISON(UK) - 3 solo albums (ex-spooky tooth). Blues, melodies and strings. NEW ENGLAND(UK) - first two albums. Aor/mr/prog/pomp. Decent albums for a little band that failed. OMAR AND THE HOWLERS(USA) - 2 albums from the mid-80's. Radio friendly blues/rock. POETS OF THE FALL(FIN) - all albums. Modern commercial rock. Quality stuff with great ballads. THE MUGGS(USA?) - 3 albums? Bluesy power trio. Huge 70's vibes. WILD FEATHERS(USA) - modern country-flavoured pop-rock. All albums. SWEET PAIN(USA) - self titled? (one album only). Early 70's? CCR meets early Doobies. 'good singin'/good playin'. And last but not least...CITY BOY(UK) - all albums. I wish i had discovered this band 30 years ago! Late 70's/early 80's AOR. A wonderful/exciting blend of Queen, ELO, Supertramp, Beatles etc. Slick production meets quality music and lyrics. Why did this amazing band not become superstars???? That's all for now...hope you discover a new favourite! Cheers. 🎶
@TheAlanRosenbergShowАй бұрын
@@DerekPugh-uj4yd my backlog is getting painful. Lol. Thanks for the recommendations. I do have many Joan Armatrading and. I have some New England. I remember city Boy well. Still remember those Creem ads for their albums. Some bands just not lucky. Mike Harrison of course from Spooky Tooth. Nice. Thanks again.
@TheAlanRosenbergShowАй бұрын
@@DerekPugh-uj4yd I think I have almost everything from Gene Clark. Big fan. Thanks again.
@Larrybabbin1957Ай бұрын
The only Kinks bootleg I ever had was “Chicago Gig from 1987 and it’s great You can never have too much Goats Head Soup….
@TheAlanRosenbergShowАй бұрын
Thanks Larry - I'm with you on GHS. Still tastes as good as when I first bought it in 1973
@Larrybabbin1957Ай бұрын
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow Yes I’m extremely fortunate to have seen 3 GHS shows!
@TheAlanRosenbergShowАй бұрын
@@Larrybabbin1957 Wow - I wish. I never saw the Mick Taylor version live. My first time was 1975 (I was 12). But I experience it with the live albums / bootlegs. Lucky you indeed.
@maxthepuppАй бұрын
I kinda feel Goat's Head Soup has WAY more appreciation now than it ever has. I remember at the time it was kinda slagged off as not being Exile or Sticky Fingers. Always been a big fan and full disclosure Angie is pound for pound my personal favorite Stones song! Which I have taken A ton of shit for over the years! I get that. Fair.
@TheAlanRosenbergShowАй бұрын
I did a whole video on Goats Head Soup (if you haven't seen it - look at Rolling Stones videos - it's in my playlists section). They're wrong - Angie is one of the most perfect beautiful ballads ever, by anyone. It's a spectacular song, that I personally wish The Stones would perform live more often.
@perrygoddard1520Ай бұрын
Hi Mate you got some great stuff there. The original Rolled Gold was the gateway stones compilation album for many (myself included) on release in the UK. Off topic do you know what happened to Jude Cole? His first album is a belter. Great show never miss. Alan you brighten up my day. Take care warmest wishes for Blighty
@TheAlanRosenbergShowАй бұрын
Thanks so much - really appreciate it. Sorry, but I'm not familiar with Jude Cole. Best, Alan
@anthonyaswe4174Ай бұрын
Great video Alan...wow, I'm surprised at some of those prices. I mean, I'm constantly hearing how you can get CDs now for next nothing--not the ones I am looking for. That Rolled Gold on CD goes for quite a few bucks on eBay--far from a budget purchase...and the West German pressings of their Abkco catalog (not the Abkco CDs from the 80s, which I never liked) on the London label fetch quite a few dollars too. Those pressings (from 1984) sound a LOT better than Abkco's 80s releases...most of which I never bought because I thought the sound was suspect. The London CDs sound very good--I have not compared them to the SACDs from 2003, but don't be fooled by the generic packaging--they sound great. The Rolled Gold album...well, I just think the Hot Rocks albums are better collections--and I think they go hand in hand--a lot of people only think Hot Rocks when they think of Hot Rocks...but More should be alongside it--I've always considered them the equivalent to the Red and Blue albums (though those are chronological) in the Stones' discography, and they were even released in the same year. But leave it to people who buy Stones albums to only go 'so deep', if you know what I mean....
@TheAlanRosenbergShowАй бұрын
I LOVE LOVE those Abkco SACD's - even the non SACD playback sounds incredible to me. I remember I read a huge article that analyzed every disc and all the incredible work they put into it - so shocking to hear that you think those London CD's are better. I''ve seen them in the wild and didn't pick them up as I had the original Abkco CD's and then the SACD version and the vinyl - but you sure got my attention. My first Stones albums were Sticky Fingers, GHS, IORR, Hot Rocks and More Hot Rocks. I'm with you those two are the perfect Abkco era comps and I love your comparison to the Blue and Red Beatle albums - Hot Rocks is literally the perfect compilation. Rolled Gold + is rare here - I've only seen it twice and it was going for alot -so I lucked out. Thanks as always.
@anthonyaswe4174Ай бұрын
Well Alan, again, I’m referring to what was, I believe, released in Germany in the 1984? They didn’t exactly follow either the US or UK releases, but kind of jumbled: Vol 1 (UK), 12 X 5, Now, Heads (US), Decembers, Aftermath (UK), Got Live (US), Buttons (UK); Flowers; Satanic; Beggars; Bleed; Ya Yas: Hot Rocks 1 + 2; More 1 + 2…interestingly (and not effectively), the programming on More is far different than the album. They came in plain jewel cases on silver CDs with the red-blue box London label. No liner notes, or back sleeve reproductions, just a gatefold picturing all of the releases. Many of them had the “Digitally Remastered” red banner across the front. I wouldn’t have looked twice at them until a year or two ago when I read on some fan board that these were actually outstanding transfers, and better than what Abkco’s engineers did with their CD Stones releases in 1986. I never really cared for the first go-round of Stones CDs that Abkco issued in the 80s. In fact, I never bought any of them because I thought my old vinyl copies sounded better than what I was hearing. However I too loved the SACD hybrids, and finally acquired all of those titles when those issues came out in ‘03. I have slowly tried to acquire all of those West German imports, as I thought the sound was fantastic, but I have NOT compared them to the SACDs yet-nor the more widely available DSD silver CDs. I recently listened to Abkco’s Aftermath from ‘86-and found it flat and boxy. The West German release sounds much better. Some say with its AAD transfer, it’s the closest equivalent we’ll get on CD to the analog “original master recordings) that Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab issued on their massive Stones box in 1984-I so wish I had sprung for that way back-the box usually goes on eBay now for well over 4 figures. It has become my White Whale in recent years.
@TheAlanRosenbergShowАй бұрын
@@anthonyaswe4174 I've seen these West German releases on rare occasions. Yes, Hot Rocks albums were two separate discs I saw - 1 and 2. Weird to me. Looks like I'm gonna have to start digging down that rabbit hole...lol. I definitely want to hear it. When I find them, they'll definitely show up in a haul video. Thanks for the great information. I never would have considered them at this point otherwise.
@adambower2677Ай бұрын
The version of bridge over troubled water on live Rayman is one of the best versions of this song I've ever heard without Garfunkel
@TheAlanRosenbergShowАй бұрын
I think he pulls it off really well too.
@hasseelmersonАй бұрын
Cool finds and very cheap but so much music to hear. Have you time for a book? Your swedish fan ....
@TheAlanRosenbergShowАй бұрын
I always am reading. Just starting this mammoth Dylan book from his archives - over 600 pages. I'll do a review when I'm done reading it.
@steveramsey7669Ай бұрын
The Elvis City you got live Madison square gardens is a great album give it a chance. I wish they sold rolling Stones bootlegs hair I have a few bootleg albums by the stones can't find them here in Southaven Mississippi or Memphis
@TheAlanRosenbergShowАй бұрын
Thanks - looking forward to checking out the Elvis live CD - oh I have well over 100 Stones bootlegs - love them
@fizzlebomber674Ай бұрын
I had a bunch of Enya CDs in high school and now that i collect vinyl I dont have anything from her. Wanna remedy that, haha.
@TheAlanRosenbergShowАй бұрын
I don't think I'll listen to Enya too often. I don't listen to the jazz CD's or ambient I have too often either. But nice to have, if I have a headache or stress and just lay on a couch - or maybe read to .....
@pmrossetti1Ай бұрын
Nice haul. Did you get the new Bursting Out edition? It's great. :)
@TheAlanRosenbergShowАй бұрын
Thanks - not yet. I will. I'm in no rush. The packaging and booklet I'm sure are amazing, as always. But from the music standpoint - probably the least interesting overall - The Madison Square Garden was already released in a previous Boxset that I have. And why on earth would they put soundtrack stuff at the end of the first disc (which repeats songs no less) and then carry on with the concert on disc two. Strange choice. But yes, I'll be getting it in the near future. Not in a rush. I do love that live album though.
@STEVEHEROLDАй бұрын
how the hell are there still rollin’ stones albums out there for you to buy? funny about bootlegs how there would always be wrong song titles listed. i have 2-3 stereophonics albums. best tune is dakota. im sure its on that live album. see ya at looney tunes soon….
@TheAlanRosenbergShowАй бұрын
@@STEVEHEROLD I thought you fell off the face of the earth. Hope all is well. Looking forward to Stereophonics live cd. You missed some great looney tunes sales. I could’ve bought 4 times that amount but some will power. A little anyway. Lol.
@STEVEHEROLDАй бұрын
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow hahah. still watchin’ just not creatin’…. i got little over a month to go on the road and then I finally go home. we heading to film in Vegas this week. Hoping to have time to check out the Punk Museum (I know that sounds like an oxymoron.) Took a little record store road trip last weekend, prob make a video about that. Once I get home I’ll touch base to try figure out a day that works for me to head up that way. Wear that sunblock!
@TheAlanRosenbergShowАй бұрын
@@STEVEHEROLD Sounds great Steve. Punk Museum - I think jagger once said that - live long enough, eventually they put you in a museum. Good luck on the filming.