I got a little RSD (record store day) 2016 action in last week. While i couldn't get out to queue at 7 a.m., I made it to the Great Escape while my oldest daughter was getting tutoring. There was one sad box left but i found a few gems. I had to make the most of my "turn" since there was another Emodad waiting for a look.
My bounty? Big Star: the complete columbia show- the most improbable and greatest reunion ever. It cemented the talent not just the legend of Alex Chilton. Matthew Sweet: Goodfriend another take on Girlfriend. Why MS is not more revered is a mystery to me. Nice alternate versions and a live gig with the Indigo girls and Scarlett Rivera from Dylan's Rolling thunder in tow. New Barbarians This one is more of a puzzle. Looks like a bootleg and is decent bootleg quality. The New Barbarians were Ron Wood's touring band for "Give me some Neck" and featured Keef and Stanley Clarke. This single is not from the Maryland show, which has been the source of the previous release. I could listen to that shit all day long. All this set me back $70, when i was younger every payday was record store day. Like Whiskey, it's not a habit i could maintain on a regular basis! It's a lot more satisfy than a download though. Much like real sex is better than watching on your phone.