We liked what we heard. My wife Cathy and I introduced ourselves to him, and encouraged him, because we know that it can get lonely out there sometimes. Danny took a business card out of his wallet, and he showed it to us, and next to his name were the letters S.P. I asked Danny what the S.P. stood for, and he told us Street Preacher. We liked that too.
The word ANTICHRIST is mentioned four different times by the apostle John in the Bible, and I am going to take a look at all four of those references. We can get a very good understanding of what the ANTICHRIST spirit is all about by studying these scripture verses. It is entirely up to you what you want to do with these verses of scripture, I am just a messenger. Keep in mind that these verses are in the Bible for a reason. Here are the four references from the Bible that mention the word ANTICHRIST.
Plain and simple, this verse is telling us that those who refuse to believe that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, came down from above, was manifested in the flesh, and was in fact the promised Messiah is of an ANTICHRIST spirit.
In this verse John describes those who do not believe that Jesus Christ came in the flesh, as DECEIVERS, along with the same description from before of ANTICHRIST.
This verse is very clear in telling us that those who deny that Jesus is the Christ is ANTICHRIST, denying both the Father and the Son. Many people do not realize that the word CHRIST actually means MESSIAH. So John is telling us that those who do not believe that Jesus is the MESSIAH are not only of an ANTICHRIST spirit, but John calls them liars.
That would apply to any person [Jewish or Gentile], who lives anywhere in the world.
If a person refuses to believe that Jesus Christ came in the flesh to this earth, and that He is in fact the CHRIST [MESSIAH], they would be indentified as having an ANTICHRIST spirit.
So John has already told us that those of an ANTICHRIST spirit are deceivers and liars.
Here John is telling us that there were many in his day who had an ANTICHRIST spirit. That was almost two thousand years ago and the same could be said for today, because the majority of people in the world do not believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, and the promised Messiah. Now I want you to take a look at some more scripture references from this same apostle John that flow right along with what we are talking about.
Here John tells us that those who do not believe the record [testimony] that God has given us of His Son, have made Him [God] a LIAR. Folks this is some very serious language that the apostle John is using here.
Should that message be watered down for anybody?
Should that message be sugar-coated to please people?
I believe that the Bible is the Word of God, and I believe that those words stand as true today as they did when John spoke them. Now lets talk about the people in the modern State of Israel. I know that I am not misrepresenting them by saying that the majority of people who are living in Israel, as well as around the world, do not believe that Jesus is the Christ [MESSIAH] I realize that the majority of Gentiles do not believe that Jesus is the MESSIAH either, but I am dealing with the modern State of Israel because the modern-day "church," with its Christian Zionism, is working hand in hand with them. This is absolutely an UNEQUAL YOKING according to the Word of God.
I believe that this modern-day Christian Zionist movement is one of the most deceptive, delusional masterpieces that Satan has ever invented. The apostle John poured out his heart in warning his fellow believers about those who were of an ANTICHRIST spirit, and here in this modern-day the "Christians" are joining hands with them, instead of preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ to them. The Gospel message still stands true today for both Jewish and Gentile. This Gospel message has been flowing for nearly 2000 years and it started at Jerusalem, and it has been going to the uttermost parts of the earth ever since. A person is either for Christ or they are against Christ [ANTICHRIST], but there is no neutral ground when it comes to the Gospel. A person who has been truly born again of the Spirit is now part of the Kingdom of God. We are new creations in Jesus Christ. Our wretched souls have been redeemed from an eternal Hell by the blood of Jesus Christ. It is now our desire that all men should come to repentance and a living faith in Jesus Christ. You can join hands with an ANTICHRIST spirit if you like, but I think I will pass on that one. I'll pass simply because I know that one day I too will stand before the One who was butchered on a bloody cross, and I still take Him at His word.
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It's always special to be the first. Afghan Whigs, a Cincinnati based group that formed from the remnants of The Black Republicans, became the first non-Northwestern U.S. band to record for the Sub Pop label. That happy event followed the group's self-released debut, "Big Top Halloween," which came to the attention of Jonathan Poneman, the co-founder of legendary Seattle-based indie imprint.
The Afghan Whigs' first Sub-Pop album was '90's "Up In It." Two years later, "Congregation" and a covers EP "Uptown Avondale," arrived. The latter contained the Supremes' "Come See About Me" and Freda Payne's "Band Of Gold"). These efforts solidified the group's Punk Psychedelic Soul. While their videos "Conjure Me" and "Turn On The Water") garnered MTV play Afghan Whigs lacked the big breakthrough. So why not move to a major label? Well, okay.
Signed by Elektra Records, Afghan Whigs travelled to Nashville to record "Gentlemen," which proved to be the group's most successful album. Of note, the lead vocals on "My Curse" were sung by Marcy Mays because the lyrics documenting the dissolution of a relationship were so personal, that frontman Greg Dulli couldn't sing them.
In another unique turn, Dulli was the only musician other than Dave Grohl to appear on the debut Foo Fighters' album. Dulli played guitar on the song "X-Static." Both musicians were living in Seattle at the time and were friends. Grohl asked Dulli to play on a track and he did. Simple as that.
With the Afghan Whigs, Dulli showed a markedly darker side on the aptly named "Black Love." Recorded in Seattle and Memphis, the group's fifth album featured drummer Paul Buchignani, who had replaced original member Steve Earle.
Despite favorable reviews and landing an opening slot on Neil Young's tour, "Black Love" peaked at an unimpressive #79 on The Billboard Top 200. That lack of commercial success led to a dispute between the band and Elektra. End result, Afghan Whigs jumped ship and signed with another major label, Columbia, who released "1965" in '98. '65 was the year both Dulli and bassist John Curley were born.
After a show in Austin, Dulli was attacked and suffered a head injury that left him in a coma; two months after Dulli's recovery, Afghan Whigs were back on the road. But it wasn't long before the '01 announcement that the Afghan Whigs had broken up.
It was "an amicable split," according to Dulli that didn't necessarily represent an "official breakup." However, it was five years before Afghan Whigs reunited to record two new tracks for '07's "Unbreakable: A Retrospective 1990-2006." Then, it was another four years before Afghan Whigs started playing live shows again.
A '13 set at SXSW, where R&B's Usher made a surprise guest appearance, convinced the group to record again. But guitarist Rick McCollum bailed before the '14 set "Do To The Beast," dropped. The album represented Afghan Whigs first new material in 16 years and also marked the band's return to the Sub Pop roster.
Months later the band added drummer Patrick Keeler, known for his work with The Raconteurs and The Greenhorns.
"In Spades," the group's eighth studio effort, was also their second post-reunion album. Produced by Dulli, as was "Do The Beast," "In Spades" was recorded in L.A., New Orleans, Memphis and Joshua Tree, CA.
Despite the early 90's Sub-Pop pedigree, Afghan Whigs are more Punk than Grunge - with a slap-dash of Soul.


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Mikayla Harvey takes impressive third place on the Giro Rosa's penultimate stage
The eighth stage of this year's Giro Rosa was the shortest, at only 91.4km. The course started uphill from Castelnuovo della Daunia and also finished uphill in San Marco La Catola, but not before the field had to contest a particularly challenging 3.3km long ascent with an average gradient of 12 percent. Today's parcours consisted of challenging terrain, and was a course fit for the climbers. Having performed very well so far at this year's edition of the race, Équipe Paule Ka and was again today concentrated on defending Mikayla Harvey's white jersey and its two top-10 positions in the GC.
Today, the riders had to do battle not only against the tough course, but also the significant crosswinds. With 40km remaining until the finish, a group managed to get away, but was reeled back in again before several more attacks flew off the front. The stage ultimately came down to a group of favourites, which had made it to the fore to fight out the win. The victory was taken out by Longo Borghini, while Mikayla crossed the line in a strong third place. The day was not without bad luck, however, with our New Zealand rider suffering an ill-timed mechanical incident. Yet with the full support of her teammates, she was able to recover from this setback and rejoin the racing, and eventually go on to take an impressive podium place. Mikayla remains fifth in GC and keeps her white jersey while Lizzy Banks maintains tenth position overall.
As Mikayla explains: "I had such an incredible day on the bike. It was a rather dramatic race, starting with intense crosswinds, but my teammates helped me to stay in a good position in the echelons. This was actually only my third time racing in proper echelons, and I really learned a lot. Unfortunately, I also had a mechanical and needed a bike change, so lost some time, but all my teammates came back to me, and managed to get me into contention for the finale. I am so grateful for their hard work. I was in a perfect position going into the climb thanks to Lizzy's efforts, and then the final battle began. I climbed my heart out and went so deep, and as a result was able to take third place. After the finish, I was just so overwhelmed and speechless after this team performance, and I'm really excited for what tomorrow will bring."
After the stage, Team Owner Thomas Campana praised the achievement of the team: "Today we witnessed an outstanding performance, but that's what this team stands for, after all. Following the exit of the previous GC leader, the race was almost reset. Today was, as expected, a very hard stage, and in addition, we also had to contend with strong winds of over 30km/h. After the first climb and in the subsequent descent, echelons had already formed, and the main field split into pieces. It was a riding – chasing – riding scenario, and we experienced a dangerous moment when Mikayla had a mechanical, which required the whole team to bring her back. However, the riders were able to bring her into a good position for the last climb, and in the finale she really showed her strength, finishing third. This is a great achievement by a talented rider as well as a team that knows how to come together to bring about outstanding results."

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El huracán de Florida de 1941 fue un ciclón tropical menor pero potente que azotó las Bahamas, el estado de Florida y el sureste de Estados Unidos en octubre de 1941. Fue la quinta tormenta conocida en la temporada de huracanes en el Atlántico de 1941, primero fue observada al norte de las Islas Vírgenes el 3 de octubre. La tormenta siguió generalmente hacia el Oeste, con rachas de viento cercanas a los 193 km/h (120 millas por hora) antes de atravesar las Bahamas. Luego de debilitarse, la tormenta atravesó por el sur de Florida con rachas de viento de 161 km/h (100 millas) por hora. El huracán entró en el golfo de México como tormenta tropical, pero retomó intensidad volviendo a tocar tierra afectando a la región del Mango de Florida. Volvió al noreste y cruzó por Georgia y Carolina del Sur para entrar en el océano Atlántico el 8 de octubre.

Antes de la tormenta se hicieron muchos preparativos, incluida la recomendación de evacuar ciertas zonas costeras.

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Al tocar tierra, la tormenta generó fuertes vientos en el faro de Fowey Rocks, a pesar de que estaba por debajo de la fuerza de huracán, fue notificada una racha máxima de viento de 198 km/h (123 mph) en Cayo Dinner con vientos sostenidos de hasta 145 km/h (90 mph). Inusualmente cayó poca lluvia asociada con la tormenta: 8,9 mm (0,35 pulgadas) de precipitación en Miami y los lugares más cercanos al centro del ciclón recibieron menos de 25 mm (1 pulgada). La precipitación ligera fue evidente en todo el sureste de la Florida, a excepción de los Cayos de la Florida, donde las tormentas eléctricas aumentaron las precipitaciones. Este aspecto se consideró altamente inusual, ya que la mayoría de los ciclones tropicales se caracterizan por fuertes lluvias. Según un estudio, los patrones de precipitaciones inusuales se pueden atribuir a una de las dos condiciones siguientes: "el aire podría haber sido demasiado seco", o "la convergencia horizontal de aire podría haber sido insuficiente para producir un gran transporte suficiente de humedad hacia arriba". Los vientos intensos soplaron agua salada varios kilómetros tierra adentro y debido a la falta de precipitaciones, la sal "quemó" la vegetación en toda la región. Los fuertes vientos derribaron árboles y postes de electricidad y rompieron algunas ventanas en el condado de Dade.

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"Is the billion dollar bond package affordable? It hasn't made the news headlines, so very few voters have a way of knowing that adding a billion dollars to Austin's general obligation bond debt will take a six cent tax increase that would use up almost all of Austin's future high rated bonding capacity for the next decade."


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Africanism All Stars — Africanism Vol 3 – Mixed by Bob Sinclar ... CD
Yellow/Tommy Boy, 2005. Used ... $4.99
Bob Sinclar serves up an overstuffed helping of singles from the latest run of the Africanism series – a long-running project that seeks to merge African rhythms with the clubbier styles of the recent Paris scene! Given the depth and soulfulness of Sinclar's own work, and his ear for an older groove, he's a perfect choice to head up the project – especially since he probably had a hand in at least half of the original tracks in the set! The mix runs for nearly 80 minutes long, and features a total of 16 tracks that include "Antigua", "Talibe", "Elegba", "Viet Dao", "Juju Beat", "Steel Storm", "Jumbo", "Voices", "Summer Moon", and "Kalimbo". CD
Afrika Bambaataa & The Soul Sonic Force — Planet Rock (voc, inst)/Bonus Beats I ... 12-inch
Tommy Boy, 1982. Very Good ... $9.99
The classic from Afrika Bamaaataa & The Soul Sonic Force – one of the most revolutionary pieces of formative hip hop history! "Planet Rock" is straight up legendary for a number of reasons. It's one of those early hip hop hits to bring the genre to greater popularity, the deft use of Kraftwerk and Yellow Magic Orchestra inspiration with a NYC party rocking vibe is pure genius, and the overall effect on hip hop, house, electro and pop music to come is seriously huge. Vital! 12-inch, Vinyl record
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Brand Nubian — One For All (purple/green vinyl pressing – with bonus orange vinyl 7" single) ... LP
Elektra/Tommy Boy, 1990. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... $29.99 34.99
One of those records that maybe snuck in a bit under the wire at the time of release – but a set that instantly went on to become a classic, and one of the greatest debuts of the early 90s! Not only is the production great – full of sophisticated samples and ways of putting them together that set a whole new standard for a generation – but Brand Nubian also found a way to take some of the energy of the Native Tongues' freshness, and turn it towards more serious themes – but all without the heavy-handedness that made some of their contemporaries date quickly. Hats off to Grand Puba, Sadat X, and Lord Jamar for such a great job right from the start – on titles that include "All For One", "Slow Down", "Drop The Bomb", "Concerto In X Minor", and 2 mixes of "Wake Up" (Stimulated Dummies mix and the penultimate reprise) – plus "Who Can Get Busy Like This Man", "Ragtime", "To The Right", "Dance To My Ministry", "Step To The Rear", "Try To Do Me", and "Dedication". LP, Vinyl record album
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De La Soul — Jenifa (Taught Me) (voc)/Skip 2 My Loop (voc)/Potholes In My Lawn (voc)/They Don't Know. . .(Potholes inst)/Derwin (Jenifa inst) ... 12-inch
Tommy Boy, 1988. Near Mint- (pic cover)... $34.99
Beautiful 12" from the early days, featuring vocal and instrumental versions of two of the best LP cuts, plus "Skip 2 My Loop". 12-inch, Vinyl record
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Force MDs — Let Me Love You (voc, inst)/Love Beat ... 12-inch
Tommy Boy, 1984. Very Good+ ... $2.99
As usual, the Force MD's doing their retro vocal harmonizing with a just a little rhyming. Love Beat is just the voices over the beat, with no other music. Produced by Mr. Magic and arranged by Keith LeBlanc. 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo in a Tommy Boy sleeve. Label has pen on both sides.)
Jonzun Crew — We Are The Jonzun Crew (voc, inst) ... 12-inch
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(White label promo in a Tommy Boy sleeve.)
Slow Train Soul — Illegal Cargo ... CD
Tommy Boy, 2004. Used ... $1.99
... CD
Stetsasonic — On Fire ... LP
Tommy Boy, 1986. Very Good+ ... Just Sold Out!
It seemed like Stet were the group that could do it all, in the early days, with live instrumentation, beat boxing, and Prince Paul on the 1's and 2's. This LP's a classic of bygone days, will we ever feel this vibe again? Includes "On Fire", "Go Stetsa I", "4 Ever My Beat", "Faye", "Just Say Stet", and "Paul's Groove". LP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo.)
Various — Planet Rap – Sample Of The World ... LP
Tommy Boy, 1993. Near Mint- ... $3.99
A compilation of international hip hop, including MC Solaar, Microphone Pager, London Posse, Prophets Of The City, and more. LP, Vinyl record album
(Promo.)
Brand Nubian — One For All (30th anniversary edition) ... CD
Elektra/Tommy Boy, 1990. New Copy ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
One of those records that maybe snuck in a bit under the wire at the time of release – but a set that instantly went on to become a classic, and one of the greatest debuts of the early 90s! Not only is the production great – full of sophisticated samples and ways of putting them together that set a whole new standard for a generation – but Brand Nubian also found a way to take some of the energy of the Native Tongues' freshness, and turn it towards more serious themes – but all without the heavy-handedness that made some of their contemporaries date quickly. Hats off to Grand Puba, Sadat X, and Lord Jamar for such a great job right from the start – on titles that include "All For One", "Slow Down", "Drop The Bomb", "Concerto In X Minor", and 2 mixes of "Wake Up" (Stimulated Dummies mix and the penultimate reprise) – plus "Who Can Get Busy Like This Man", "Ragtime", "To The Right", "Dance To My Ministry", "Step To The Rear", "Try To Do Me", and "Dedication". CD
(Limited CD edition – remastered!)
Also available One For All (purple/green vinyl pressing – with bonus orange vinyl 7" single) ... LP 29.99
Coolio — Fantastic Voyage (radio, Timber ext radio edit, Dave Bellochio radio edit, QD III radio edit, acapella) ... 12-inch
Tommy Boy, 1994. Near Mint- ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
(Promo in a Tommy Boy sleeve.)
Digital Underground — Sons Of The P ... CD
Tommy Boy, 1991. Used ... Temporarily Out Of Stock
(Out of print, BMG Direct pressing.)
Masters At Work — Our Time Is Coming ... CD
If you ask us, their time's been coming for a long long time – as the team of Kenny Dope and Louie Vega have been one of the most important production talents of the past 10 years! Together, as Masters At Work, Kenny and Louie have a vision that spans hip hop, soul, house, club, Latin, disco, and funk – summed up perfectly in this great collection of tunes produced, directed, and composed by the pair. As with their previous NuYuorican Soul set, this one features a host of famous guest stars – including India, Patti Austin, Stephanie Mills, James Ingram, Roy Ayers, and others – and like any of their work, the set's a mind-blowing trip through a variety of moods, held together through a masterful appreciation and interpretation of the past 30 years of dance and soul music! Titles include "Mr V", "Like A Butterfly", "Our Time Is Coming", "Life Is But A Dream", "Every Now & Then", "Pienso En Ti", "Latin Lover", "MAW Expensive (Tribute To Fela)", "Michelle's Message", and "Backfired". CD
(Out of print, small cutout notch through spine.)
Rock Squad — Facts Of Life (voc, inst) ... 12-inch
Tommy Boy, 1985. Near Mint- (pic cover)... Temporarily Out Of Stock
Cynthia — Like A Star (joey's 79 mix, joey's estrella mix) – Limited Picture Disc ... 12-inch
Tommy Boy, 1997. Very Good+ (pic cover)... Out Of Stock
De La Soul — Stakes Is High (clean, inst, album, acapella) ... 12-inch
Tommy Boy, 1996. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
Timmy Gatling — Help ... LP
Tommy Boy/Warner, 1989. Very Good+ ... Out Of Stock
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear.)
Stetsasonic — Float On (radio version, vocal dub, LP)/Miami Bass (vocal rmx, dub, LP rmx) ... 12-inch
Tommy Boy, 1988. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
(Promo in a plain sleeve. Label has some pen.)
Stetsasonic — On Fire (with bonus tracks) ... CD
Tommy Boy/Traffic, 1986. New Copy ... Out Of Stock
A classic from Stetsasonic – who truly were On Fire in their prime! It seemed like Stet were the group that could do it all in the early days, with live instrumentation, beat boxing, and Prince Paul on the 1's and 2's. This LP's a classic of bygone days, will we ever feel this vibe again? Includes "On Fire", "Go Stetsa I", "4 Ever My Beat", "Faye", "Just Say Stet", and "Paul's Groove". This 2011 CD edition includes 3 bonus tracks/beats: "4 Ever My Beat – Beat Bongo Mix Mixed With Love By Walter Gibbons", "Go Stetsa (Remix)" and "AFRICA – Norman Cook Remix". CD
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Who — Tommy ... LP
Decca, 1970. Very Good- 2LP Gatefold ... Out Of Stock
An amazing moment from The Who – and from the UK rock scene in general – as Tommy is one of the most fully-conceived concept albums ever recorded – a masterful effort that's still pretty hard to match all these many years later! Pete Townshend really knocked it out of the park with this one – and pushed the group way way past the simpler songs the were recording just a year before – into this deeply introspective territory, spun out both in the album's words and music. The Tommy tale's been well told many times over the years – so we won't bother with the full narrative – but just let us say that it's hard to go wrong with this one, an essential item in any collection of adventurous rock – classic or otherwise. Titles include "The Acid Queen", "It's A Boy", "Sally Simpson", "Miracle Cure", "Pinball Wizard", "Do You Think It's Alright", "Cousin Kevin", "Christmas", "Tommy's Holiday Camp", "I'm Free", and "We're Not Gonna Take It". LP, Vinyl record album
(Black label Decca pressing, including the booklet. Cover has moderate ring and edge wear with a sticker in the top right.)
Fabian, Frankie Avalon, Jimmy Clanton, & Others — Great Tragedy – Winter Dance Party 1959 Vol 2 ... CD
Bear Family (Germany), Late 50s. New Copy ... $10.99 11.99
The famous Winter Dance Party tour of 1959 cost the world the young talents of Ritchie Valens, Buddy Holly, and The Big Bopper – but after those three giants died in a legendary plane crash, it was up to the rest of the cast to carry on! This second volume in the excellent Bear Family series picks up where the first left off – and features material by some of the remaining members of the tour, sprinkled with a few posthumous releases by those lost in the crash – all with a huge booklet of notes and images! There's also a few tribute songs in the mix – showing the quick musical response to the loss of the three – and even early work by Waylon Jennings, who was an early replacement for Holly's Crickets. 34 tracks in all – with titles that include "Just A Dream" by Jimmy Clanton, "Three Young Men" by Lee Davis, "Suzie Baby" by Bobby Vee, "I'm Broke" by Frankie Avalon, "My Little Sue" by Terry Lee & The Poorboys, "Steady Date" by Fabian, "Raining In My Heart" by Buddy Holly, "The All American Boy" by Bill Parsons, "Three Stars" by Tommy Dee with Carol Kay & The Teen-Aires, "Walking Through My Dreams" by The Big Bopper, "That's My Little Suzie" by Ritchie Valens, "Oh Linda" by Frankie Sardo, and "Jole Blon" by Waylon Jennings. CD
Milt Jackson — Jazz N Samba ... CD
Impulse (Japan), 1964. New Copy ... $19.99
This may not be Milt Jackson's purest album – but oh how we love it! Milt's working here more in a Verve pop jazz mode than a highbrow third stream one – with bossa backings on about half the album, and good small combo work on the rest. The first half features Jimmy Heath on tenor, Tommy Flanagan on piano, Richard Davis on bass, and Connie Kay on drums – all grooving nicely next to Milt's vibes on tracks like "Blues For Juanita", "Gingerbread Boy", and "Big George". The real charmer, though, is the second half – which has Milt playing with the same group, minus Flanagan, plus 2 guitarists for that bossa sound. Lillian Clark sings vocals on 2 cuts – "Jazz N Samba" and "Kiss & Run" – and the side also features the great groover "Jazz Bossa Nova", and the incredible "The Oo-Oo Bossa Nova", which features Joe E Ross from Car 54 going "Oo Oo!" on the breakdowns! CD
(UHQCD pressing!)
Who — Meaty Beaty Big & Bouncy ... LP
Decca, 1971. Very Good Gatefold ... $9.99
A classic greatest hits package from The Who – one that had almost as much life as any of their major full length albums, and a set that served to re-introduce new audiences to the group after the success of Tommy and Who's Next! Most of the tracks here predate those albums – pulled from the group's earliest years, and awash in mod rhythms, tight guitars, and lyrics that are quite edgey – even in the format of a two-minute pop tune. Titles include "Boris The Spider", "Happy Jack", "Pictures Of Lily", "My Generation", "The Seeker", "I Can't Explain", "The Kids Are Alright", "Anyway Anyhow Anywhere", "A Legal Matter", "Substitute", "I'm A Boy", and "Pinball Wizard". LP, Vinyl record album
(Decca pressing. Cover has minor splitting.)
Who — Quadrophenia ... LP
Track/MCA, 1973. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
A record we'd never part with – and easily our favorite album ever from The Who! Quadrophenia represents the group at its peak from all perspectives – songwriting, performance, and even studio presence – as the album's got a sonic sensibility that few other albums of the time can match! The set's a concept record – a story, like Tommy – yet it remains incredibly lean, without any overcluttered rock opera feel – so much so that most tunes stand mightily on their own, but also have a dense sense of texture when taken together as part of the double-length album. And we'll also say that the record's one of the few extended sets we always end up breezing through from start to finish – almost surprised by the time it comes to a close – and often hitting repeat to hear the whole thing over again! Titles include "I Am The Sea", "The Real Me", "Cut My Hair", "The Punk & The Godfather", "Sea & Sand", "5:15", "Bell Boy", "Love Rein O'Er Me", and "Is It In My Head". LP, Vinyl record album
(Beige label MCA pressing, including the booklet. Cover has light wear and a few small stains.)
Various — Cellarful Of Motown Vol 5 – The Rarest Detroit Grooves ... CD
Motown (UK), 1960s/Early 70s. Used 2CD ... Just Sold Out!
A long-overdue fifth entry in this amazing series – and like the previous volumes, a double-length set of rare material from the Motown vaults! 20 of the 43 tracks on the set are previously unreleased – and all of the material here goes way past the hits – to really show the full amazing scope of music that Motown was recording back in the day – with obscure cuts from the big names on the label, and some equally great tracks from artists who never fully got their due! The groove is upbeat on most tracks – very much in the Northern Soul spirit of the label – and titles include "Whisper You Love Me Boy" by The Lewis Sisters, "True Fine Boy" by The Funk Brothers, "A Toast To The Lady" by Frank Wilson, "I Want A Love I Can See" by The Underdogs, "Don't Be Too Long" by Anita Knorl, "All I Have Left Are Memories" by Sammy Turner, "Hold On To Me Darling" by Ann Bogan, "Determination" by Ivy Jo Hunter, "I Don't Want You Anymore" by Chris Clark, "There's No Love Left" by Eddie Holland, "Then" by The Temptations, "A Miracle Happened" by Johnny Bristol, "All I Want Is A Little Bit Of Love" by Barbara McNair, "In Your Heart" by Patrice Holloway, "Tomorrow's Child" by Terry Johnson, "It" by Little Lisa, "When Someone's Good To You" by Oma Page, "Too Much To Hope For" by Marvin Gaye & Kim Weston, "I Wish I Liked You" by Connie Haines, "The Truth Does Hurt" by Funk Brothers, "I Don't Know What You Got" by Edwin Starr, "Only You" by Brian Holland, and "I Found My Love In You" by Tommy Good. CD
Also available Cellarful Of Motown Vol 5 – The Rarest Detroit Grooves ... CD 22.99
Motown (UK), 1960s/Early 70s. New Copy 2CD ... $22.99
Various — Precious Years – 34 Teen Dance Hits From The Bear Family Archive ... CD
Bear Family (Germany), Late 50s/Early 60s. New Copy ... $10.99 11.99
The kids on the cover might look pretty mainstream, but the sounds on the record are in the best tradition of rockabilly and hillbilly styles of the Bear Family label! The set's overflowing with romping little gems that work equally well far from a dancefloor filled with gals in skirts and guys in cardigans – raw rockers that sound wonderful after all these years, and which show that there's plenty to discover in the 50s and 60s scenes, way past the hits! You'll recognize a few of these names, but in the best Bear Family style, the tunes included are much more obscure – and laid out next to great work by lesser-known gems too – presented with wonderful sound, and very detailed notes. Titles include "I Really Really Love You" by JoAnn Campbell, "Man Like Wow" by Tommy Sands, "Let Me Be Your Hero" by Terry Noland, "Feel So Good" by Johnny Preston, "My Chick Is Fine" by Gus Backus, "While You're Dancing" by Marty Robbins, "If You Don't Want My Lovin" by Carl Dobkins, "You Want Love" by Clyde Stacy, "One Summer Night" by The Danleers, "Meet Mr Mud" by Bob Luman, "Lana" by Roy Orbison, "Modern Romance" by Sanford Clark, "Heaven's Plan" by Lefty Frizzell, and "Bad Boy" by Robin Luke. CD
Box Tops — Letter/Cry Like A Baby/Non Stop/Dimensions (plus bonus tracks) ... CD
Bell/BGO (UK), Late 60s. New Copy 2CD ... Out Of Stock
Four full albums from the Box Tops, plus bonus tracks too! First up is The Letter/Neon Rainbow – a powerhouse set from The Box Tops – a 60s group who showed the world that the Memphis scene had as much to offer the world of rock as it did the worlds of blues and soul – thanks to the all-great pedigree of this album! Not only does the group feature a very young Alex Chilton on lead vocals, the set was also recorded at the new American Recording Studios headed up by Chips Moman – with tracks on the record from the classic soul songwriting team of Dan Penn and Spooner Oldham, not to mention a few by the young Bobby Womack too! The bit hit "The Letter" leads off the set, but the album's way more than just that it – filled with great tunes that include "I Pray For Rain", "I'm Your Puppet", "Happy Times", "Neon Rainbow", "Break My Mind", "She Knows How", and "Everything I Am". Cry Like A Baby is a fantastic album from The Box Tops – the kind of all-great, no-filler record that really set them apart from some of their 60s contemporaries! At this point, Alex Chilton's still not a songwriter, but he sounds tremendous in the lead on vocals – working with superb Memphis production, amidst a host of great tunes from the team of Dan Penn and Spooner Oldham, plus a few other key songwriters too! Penn produced the record, and really gives it a fantastic sound – the kind of special touches and genre-bending elements of his own later records – on titles that include "Deep In Kentucky", "Cry Like A Baby", "Trouble With Sam", "The Door You Closed To Me", "Lost", "Fields Of Clover", and "Every Time". Non Stop is beautiful work from The Box Tops – a set that has the group moving way past their early hits, and finding this really sort of special place in the world of up-and-coming artists in the 60s! The Box Tops were maybe one of the first Memphis rock groups to really put together all the great elements that were bubbling in that city's scene during the 60s – the unique hybrid of soul, country, R&B, and other influences that were filtering into groups via the cross-cultural vibe of the city. That quality really comes through here – partly in the group's performance and the lead vocals of Alex Chilton, partly in the great production by Dann Penn, who also wrote a number of tracks with Spooner Oldham, and partly in the way that fuller arrangements are used to underscore some more soulful touches in the music. Titles include "Sandman", "Choo Choo Train", "I'm Movin On", "People Gonna Talk", "She Shot A Hole In My Soul", "I Met Her In Church", "I Can Dig It", and "If I Had Let You In". Dimensions is maybe one of the most soulful albums by The Box Tops – and that's saying a heck of a lot, as there's plenty of other soul elements moving through the other records! Alex Chilton's really finding his own here, and contributes a number of his own songs to the record, as a harbinger of his great legacy to come – and the production is slightly shifted, with Tommy Cogbill and Chips Moman taking over from Dan Penn, and maybe bringing in even more elements from the wide crossover between rock and soul on the Memphis scene. Titles include "I See Only Sunshine", "Together", "The Happy Song", "Rock Me Baby", "Sweet Cream Ladies", "I Must Be The Devil", "Midnight Angel", and "Soul Deep". Bonus cuts include "Since I Been Gone", "Lay Your Smile On Me", "King's Highway", "Take Me To Your Heart", "Georgia Farm Boy", "Come On Honey", and "You Keep Tightening Up On Me". CD
De La Soul — Grind Date (with bonus instrumentals) ... LP
Sanctuary/BMG, 2004. New Copy 2LP (reissue)... Out Of Stock
The first post-Tommy Boy De La Soul album – and it's a winner! We've been on board with De La throughout their long career – anyone with open ears must know that even their spottiest records (and this is NOT one of those) feature at least a handful of treasure tracks. Two songs into Grinda Date you'll find the stellar "Verbal Clap", one of J Dilla's finest blueprint era inspired productions ever, with precise on beat rhymes by De La. Other highlights include "He Comes" with Ghostface, a soulful track that would sound just as great on Ghost's Supreme Clientele. At the time it came out, this was De La's best album since Stakes Is High, we might actually like this one just as much. Featuring production by Dave West, J Dilla, Madlib and 9th Wonder – plus guest appearances by Yummy, Ghostface, Carl Thomas, MF Doom, Common and others. Other tracks include "The Future", "Much More" feat Yummy, "The Grind Date", "Shopping Bags", "Days Of Our Lives" with Common, "Come On Down", "Rock Co. Kane Flow" featuring MF Doom and more. LP, Vinyl record album
Carmen McRae — Portrait Of Carmen ... LP
Atlantic, 1967. Very Good ... Out Of Stock
An excellent album from Carmen McRae – one of her hippest records ever, and a great set of vocal gems that often gets overlooked! Arrangements are by Benny Carter, Shorty Rogers, and Oliver Nelson – and the album's got a swinging groovy style that pushes Carmen past her straighter jazz vocal roots – into some hiply sophisticated territory that really shows her growing as a singer in the 60s. The album kicks off with an amazing reading of Tommy Wolf's "I'm Always Drunk In San Francisco", done by Carmen in a way that makes you know she owns the song – and then it moves through a compelling blend of compositions that includes "My Very Own Person", "Ask Any Woman", "Boy, Do I Have A Surprise For You", and "Elusive Butterfly". LP, Vinyl record album
(Mono red & purple label pressing. Cover has a center split bottom seam.)
Jim Reeves/Elvis Presley/Perry Como/Johnny Cash/Andy Williams — Christmas Classics (Twelve Songs Of Christmas/Elvis' Christmas Album/Perry Como Christmas Album/Johnny Cash Family Christmas/Andy Williams Christmas Album) (5CD set) ... CD
Legacy/Sony (UK), Late 50s/1960s/Early 70s. New Copy 5CD ... Out Of Stock
A host of classic Christmas albums – all packaged together here in mini LP-styled sleeves! First up is Twelve Songs Of Christmas – a set that has the warm voice of Jim Reeves making these holiday tunes sound mighty nice – especially considering that the arrangements here are by Bill Justis and Chet Atkins! Jim may not be our favorite country artist on other material, but he does a great job of sending these tunes home for the holidays with his paternalistic approach and a genuine warmth. Titles include "Jingle Bells", "An Old Christmas Card", "Senor Santa Claus", "Blue Christmas", "Mary's Little Boy Child", "Silent Night", and "Oh Come All Ye Faithful". Next is the 1957 Elvis' Christmas Album – a set that had RCA Records wisely rushing the young singer into the studio to cut a host of Christmas tunes – which ensured that Elvis would be spinning on the turntable for many seasons to come! Titles include "Here Comes Santa Claus", "Silent Night", "Blue Christmas", "White Christmas", and "Santa Bring My Baby Back". The Perry Como Christmas album is a late 60s classic – and we can't think of anyone we'd rather have sitting round the Christmas tree than ol' Perry Como! The guy's more relaxed, laidback, trusting, and honest than any of our old relatives combined – and all of his old barber charm comes through perfectly on this late 60s set of Christmas tunes arranged and conducted by Nick Perito. Perry's got the Ray Charles Singers behind him on backing vocals, and titles include "Silver Bells", "Toyland", "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas", "Christmas Eve", "There Is No Christmas Like A Home Christmas", and "Do You Hear What I Hear". The Johnny Cash Family Christmas album features work from Johnny, plus friends and relatives – a lineup that includes June Carter, Tommy Cash, Carl Perkins, and Larry Butler! The format's nice, too, with a bit of dialogue between some of the tracks – amidst tunes that include "King Of Love", "Jingle Bells", "Christmas Time's A Comin", "Christmas With You", "Christmas As I Knew It", "Merry Christmas Mary", "An Old Fashioned Christmas", and "When You're Twenty One". The Andy Williams Christmas Album features Christmas goodness from the man who really knew how to warm up the TV set during the Holiday season – a singer who virtually owned the TV airwaves at the time this record was cut, taking the masculine mantle from Perry Como – and delivering a similar sense of comfort and calm during the month of December! Titles include "Happy Holiday/The Holiday Season", "The Christmas Song", "A Song & A Christmas Tree", "Kay Thompson's Jingle Bells", "O Holy Night", "The First Noel" – and Andy's long-running Christmas classic, "It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year". CD
Partial matches: 12
Various — Action – The Songs Of Tommy Boyce & Bobby Hart ... CD
Ace (UK), 1960s. New Copy ... $14.99 19.99
A killer tribute to the 60s songcraft of Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart – who are probably best-known as the songwriters behind many songs by The Monkees – but they're terrific performers in their own right, on top of penning tunes for the creme of the 60s crop! This set goes a long way towards demonstrating their range. It's got all great songs by legendary groups and singers – including veterans like Fats Domino and Chubby Checker – who were seeking fresh heat at the time – plus great stuff by Boyce & Hart themselves, Paul Revere & The Raiders, Dino, Desi & Billy, The Shangri-Las, The Ikettes, The Standells, The Honeybeats and more! Includes "Valleri" by The Monkees, I Can't Get Him Out Of My Mind" by Sandra Dee, "(He's Gonna Be) Fine Fine Fine" by The Ikettes, "She" by Del Shannon, "Lazy Elsie Molly" by Chubby Checker, "Too Many Teardrops" by Bobby Hart, "Be My Guest" by Fats Domino, "Beverly Jean" by Curtis Lee and more. 26 in all. CD
Tommy Boyce & Bobby Hart — It's All Happening On The Inside ... LP
A&M, 1968. Near Mint- ... Out Of Stock
One of the headiest albums from the team of Tommy Boyce & Bobby Hart – as you might guess from the image on the cover! The album continues the playful quality of previous A&M sets, but also has a deeper feel too – a bit more soul on the vocals, which really comes through on the album's few covers – and a slightly more socially-conscious approach to the lyrics too – supported by backings by a core group that features John Gallie on some especially great organ and keyboards, and great arrangements from Jimmie Haskell! The shift is great proof that these two were way more than just songwriters – and titles include "Change", "Maybe Somebody Heart", "Abracadabra", "My Baby Loves Sad Songs", "Thanks For Sunday", and "Strawberry Girl". LP, Vinyl record album
(Brown label pressing. Cover has a small cutout hole.)
James Burton & Others — Cannonball Rag – Early Groups & Sessions ... CD
Jasmine (UK), Late 50s/Early 60s. New Copy ... $13.99
A massive look at the work of guitarist James Burton – a musician who only cut a few records under his own name, but who was hugely important for his session contributions to both rock and country music in the 50s and 60s! Burton's one of those guys for whom the term "picker" was coined – the kind of cat who could show up, guitar in hand, and bring something really special to a session – a strong guitar lead that almost seemed effortless, and which was often the final element to cement the strength of a hit record! This collection focuses on key Burton contributions to the work of a number of different artists, both country and rock – in a set of 35 tracks that includes work by James Wilson & The Jimmie Cats, Maylon Humphries, David Houston Bob Luman, Dale Hawkins, The Shadows, Ricky Nelson, Dorsey Burnette, Tommy Cassel, Bobby Lee Tramwell, The Green River Boys, and The Shacklefords – most of whom are featured here on a few tracks each, all with guitar by Burton. CD
Jackson 5 — Goin' Back To Indiana/Lookin' Through The Windows ... CD
Motown, 1972. Used ... $12.99
2 of the Jackson 5's lesser-selling albums – but both pretty darn great! Goin Back To Indiana is the original soundtrack to the group's TV special – and it's got some excellent numbers, plus a few odd tracks that are very nice. Bill Cosby, Rosey Grier, and Tommy Smothers all make a bit of a guest appearance on the record – and it also includes hits like the tune "Goin Back To Indiana", plus versions of "I Want to Take You Higher", "Feelin Alright", "The Love You Save", and "Stand". Lookin Through The Windows shows that the group were really solidly working at the time – and even though the record had no big hits, it's pretty darn great all the way through! The boys could really sing well at this point, and they're backed by nice arrangements by The Corporation, Willie Hutch, Johnny Bristol, and other Motown heavy-hitters. Titles include "I Can Only Give You Love", "E Ne Me Ne Mi Ne Moe", "Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing", "Lookin Through The Windows", and "To Know". CD also includes 2 bonus cuts – "Love Song" and "Who's Lovin You", recorded live in Gary, Indiana! CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Various — Joe Gibbs 12" Reggae Discomix Showcase Vol 3 ... CD
VP, Late 70s/Early 80s. Used ... $11.99
Discomix versions of stellar late 70s and early 80s selections from Joe Gibbs & Errol Thompson – giving the extended mix treatment to some stellar singles by a number of great vocalists and augmented by the top notch players! The approach essentially pairs up jams for an extended mix – running 6 to 8 minutes each – and the musician ship is incredible! Players including Sly Dunbar, Lloyd Parks, Ossie Hibbert, Tommy McCook and others. Volume 3 includes "I'm Not A Queen/Duckboy" by Marcia Aitken & Trinity, "Every Day Is Just A Holiday/Natty Dread On The Go", "Windy Day/What A Windy Day" by Ruddy Thomas & Trinity, "My Princess/Get Up & Skank" by Daovan Chambers & Trinity, ""Tourism Season/Island In The Sun" by Barry Brown & U-Mike, "First Sight Loving/Hugging And Kissing" by Freddie MacGregor & Shorty The President and more. CD
Various — Mello Jello Vol 1 – For Mello Muffins ... CD
Skinups, Late 50s/1960s. New Copy ... $11.99
Nothing mello about this sweet little set – because the tunes are loud, nasty, and filled with plenty of sharp edges! The collection really trawls around the bottom side of the indie rocking spectrum of the late 50s and early 60s – digging through the dirt to come up with some incredibly raunchy tunes that run the gamut from rockabilly to novelty rock to instrumental R&B – and lots of other styles in between! There's a sound here that's as playful as the cover image and the title – and the CD features 17 tracks that include "Sour Biscuits" by Wes Dakus, "Dearest Darling" by Marv Blihovde, "Shakin All Over" by Tommy Bruce, "Crazy Chemists" by Doc Bagby, "Have Love Will Travel" by The Imperialists, "Knock On Wood" by The Rivieres, "Janie Made A Mistake" by The Fabulous Five, "Goodbye Bo" by The Royal Playboys, and "Ghost Satellite" by Bob & Jerry. CD
Also available Mello Jello Vol 1 – For Mello Muffins ... LP 13.99
Various — Mello Jello Vol 1 – For Mello Muffins ... LP
Nothing mello about this sweet little set – because the tunes are loud, nasty, and filled with plenty of sharp edges! The collection really trawls around the bottom side of the indie rocking spectrum of the late 50s and early 60s – digging through the dirt to come up with some incredibly raunchy tunes that run the gamut from rockabilly to novelty rock to instrumental R&B – and lots of other styles in between! There's a sound here that's as playful as the cover image and the title – and the LP features 14 tracks that include "Sour Biscuits" by Wes Dakus, "Dearest Darling" by Marv Blihovde, "Shakin All Over" by Tommy Bruce, "Crazy Chemists" by Doc Bagby, "Have Love Will Travel" by The Imperialists, "Knock On Wood" by The Rivieres, "Janie Made A Mistake" by The Fabulous Five, "Goodbye Bo" by The Royal Playboys, and "Ghost Satellite" by Bob & Jerry. LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Mello Jello Vol 1 – For Mello Muffins ... CD 11.99
Aynsley Dunbar — Aynsley Dunbar Retaliation – To Mum From Aynsley & The Boys ... LP
Blue Thumb, Early 70s. Near Mint- ... $33.99
The great Aynsley Dunbar on drums – with lots of piano and organ from Tommy Eyre and guitar solos from John Moorshead. Produced by John Mayall too! LP, Vinyl record album
Boyd Senter — Jazzologist Supreme 1928 to 1930 ... CD
Timeless (Holland), Late 20s. Used ... $8.99
Featurin g Eddie Lang, Tommy Dorsey, Jimmy Dorsey & Phil Napoleon. CD
Various — Soul Of The Memphis Boys ... CD
Ace (UK), Late 60s/Early 70s. New Copy ... $12.99 18.99
Deep soul from the glory days of the Memphis scene – not the better-known work recorded at Stax, but material from the smaller American Sound Studio – a new game in town during the late 60s, and a place that forged it's very own legacy in Memphis music! American recorded a variety of styles – a bit like Muscle Shoals – but this collection not only focuses most strongly on the soul music cut at the studios, but also work by "The Memphis Boys" – the superb in-house session group that included top-shelf talents like Reggie Young and Tommy Cogbill on guitar, Bobby Emmons on keyboards, and Chips Moman at the head of the group. The great Dan Penn and Spooner Oldham also did plenty of work for American – on material that was issued on a variety of labels – Atlantic, Cameo, Bell, Sound Stage 7, Smash, and others – all collected here with a deep set of notes that really gets at the special vibe going down at American. Titles include "Burning Fire" by Arthur Conley, "Someone To Take Your Place" by Bobby Marchan, "I Don't Want To Have To Wait" by James & Bobby Purify, "Ain't That True Love" by Oscar Toney Jr, "There's A Heartbreak Somewhere" by Roscoe Shelton, "Comin To Bring You Some Soul" by Sam Baker, "It Ain't Fair" by Ben E King, "Don't Take Your Love" by The Blossoms, "So Much Love" by Dusty Springfield, "Broadway Walk" by Bobby Womack, "Holdin On" by Jerry Lee Lewis, and "On The Other Side" by Lee Jones & The Sounds Of Soul. CD
Sun Ra — Continuation (with bonus tracks) ... CD
Saturn/Corbett vs. Dempsey, 1963. New Copy 2CD ... $16.99 19.99
Mindblowing music from Sun Ra & The Arkestra – sounds recorded during the same marathon session that gave the world the records Other Planes Of There, When Sun Comes Out, and When Angels Speak Of Love – but titles that are much more obscure overall! The initial release of the material featured very misleading notes, but the true details of the session are even more impressive – as Ra plays a variety of unusual instruments alongside piano – including the piano strings, space organ, and clavioline – alongside some sublime straight horn work from John Gilmore on tenor, Marshall Allen on alto and oboe, Pat Patrick on baritone, Danny Davis on alto and clarinet, Walter Miller on trumpet, Robert Cummings on bass clarinet, and Ali Hasaan on trombone! The lineup here has that raw power the Arkestra first unleashed after their initial move to New York – almost a sense of new freedom in the new environment – even at a time when they weren't clicking on a financial level, but still continued to push forward with new ideas in music! Some passages have this great approach that links the cosmic ideas of the Arkestra with older traditions of jazz soloing – while others reflect the growing concern of the group with new textures and sounds – making for some very impressive elements on both the horns and percussion. The group is completed by Ronnie Boykins on bass, Art Jenkins on space voice and percussion, and Tommy Hunter on drums, percussion, and some mighty nice reverb – and titles include "Biosphere Blues", "Intergalactic Research", "Earth Primitive Earth", "New Planet", and "Continuation To Jupiter Festival". Beautiful 2CD reissue features sublime sounds from the original tapes, remastered – plus a full bonus CD of unreleased tracks that include "Blue York", "Conversation Of The Universe", "Red Planet Mars", "Cosmic Rays/Next Stop Mars", "The Myth", "Meteor Shower", "Infinity", "The Beginning Of", and "Endlessness". CD
Various — Treasure Isle Ska Rarities (3CD set) ... CD
Treasure Isle/Trojan (UK), Mid 60s. New Copy 3CD ... Out Of Stock
A huge collection of rare singles from the vaults of the legendary Treasure Isle label – a company who was home to some of the hippest tracks from the early days of ska – and also did a great job of getting the music to the UK scene as well! This package goes past the familiar Treasure Isle hits, as the 7" singles feature previously unreleased tracks and rare alternate versions – all packaged up in a great box set with a mighty sharp look. The whole thing is great – nice and raw, and very different than ska revival material of later years – and this 3CD set features all the material that was on the 7" box set done a few years back, plus 74 more bonus tracks! Core cuts include "You Wish Me Bad (take 6)" by The Spanishtonians, "Love Me Or Leave Me (take 1)" by Owen & Leon Silvera, "I'm All Alone (take 1)" by Frank Cosmo, "Oh Misery (take 2)" by The Duke Reid Group, "Thinking Of The Future" by Stranger Cole, "Fooling Around" by The Rio Grandes, "Renegade (take 1)" by The Zodiacs, "Smokey Ska (take 1)" by The Baba Brooks Band, "Practice What You Preach" by Owen & Leon Silvera, "My True Confession (take 1)" by The Silvertones, "Til My Dying Day" by Winston & Slim, "Road To Nowhere (orig mix)" by Lyn Taitt & The Baba Brooks Band, "What A Bailing (take 1)" by Duke Reid Group, The Army Is Searching (take 2)" by Basil Caral & Group, "Storm Warning (take 1)" by Lyn Taitt & the Boys, "Want Me Cock (take 1)" by Owen & Leon Silvera, and "How Know Your Friend (take 1)" by Derrick Morgan – with bonus material by Duke Reid, The Movers, Justin Hinds, Tommy McCook, Froggy, Lynn Tait, Eric Morris, Baba Brooks, Lloyd & Glenn, Derrick & Naomi, The Miracles, The Zodiacs, The Melodies, Sensations, and many many more. CD


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It's almost Frocktober! That's right – it's time to dig deep into the wardrobe, and wear a dress every day throughout October to help raise money and awareness for ovarian cancer. Right now, ovarian cancer has no early detection test. It's our mission to change that, while being fabulous at the same time! This year's Frocktober theme is Every Frock Has a Story, so I'm looking forward to sharing lots of frocks and stories along the way.
I took part in Frocktober for the first time last year, but before that, I sponsored the frock efforts of friends like Inala from Saw Thought Wore and Paula-Jane of Powderpuff Boutique. Before taking the plunge myself, I consulted the ladies for their Frocktober advice… So read on for expert Frocktober survival tips, plus my five most-liked dresses, as voted by the people of Instagram!
Before doing Frocktober, I thought the hardest part was going to be finding enough dresses. It's not. The biggest challenge is keeping up with the daily outfit photos! I usually work in offices with a bunch of guys, so it can be tough to find a victim to take my photo every single day. But the photos are a very important part of Frocktober, so I just had to make a nuisance of myself and get it done. You don't want to be the person who gets caught short and then has to fake a few days' worth of frock posts on the same day… People can tell!
Before October starts, you need to delve into the wardrobe and check out what you've got to work with. It's a great chance to rediscover some lost treasures and catch up on the mending pile! Once you've checked the lay of the land, it helps to create some kind of system. My friend Inala took things to a whole new level by doing a spreadsheet, allocating a specific frock for each day in October. My system wasn't quite that advanced, but it was still pretty nerdy.
I took a quick snapshot of each of my dresses, then turned them into a Frocktober album on my iPad. I then arranged the photos in order from the hottest weather dresses to the coldest. So in the mornings, I'd check the weather on my iPad, then browse through the dresses most appropriate for the conditions. This system totally worked for me, and I plan to do it again this year.
Stock up on layering pieces.
Melbourne's weather in October is always a mixed bag, and last year it was colder than average. I didn't have enough cool weather dresses to get me through, so I had to get creative with boatneck tops underneath, then cardigans over the top. I also wore a lot of boots and opaque tights with low-cut sports socks underneath. Nobody can tell you're wearing socks, and your feet stay toasty warm!
This year's hot tip is Razzamatazz fleece-lined tights. They have the look of opaque tights, and the feel of tracksuit pants! If that's not enough to make you rush to the supermarket to buy some, they're also great to wear with shoes that rub on your feet. No more blisters with Razzamatazz on the case.
Chances are, most of your sponsors will also be your Facebook friends. They're going to want to see your frocks every day, so be sure to post pics! If you can, you should also include your sponsorship link every day. You may feel like you're repeating yourself, but people get busy and appreciate not having to dig for the link when they finally get a chance to visit your page. On Instagram, make sure you use the #Frocktober hashtag so your fellow frock wearers and potential sponsors can find you.
These are the most common questions people ask me, and the organisers of Frocktober!
A: According to the Frocktober organisers, the answer is no. Since we're all friends here, I'll confess I slightly bent those rules once or twice by wearing vintage skirt and top sets made from the same fabric. They look like a frock when they're on, but they're actually not. I am not normally so rebellious, but I was running very short of options, since it was pretty cold last year.
Q: What if you have an unscheduled day off?
A: That's okay… Things happen! Last year, I had a shocking migraine halfway into Frocktober, and there was no way I was getting out of bed to put on a frock, let alone pose for a photo. I decided to post a pic of the dress I wished I was wearing (see the red gown above) and it turned out to be one of my most popular photos.
Q: I can't take part, but is there still some way I can help?
A: Yes! You could host a fundraising event like a ladies' afternoon tea at home or a Frocktober Friday in your workplace. I organised one in the office a couple of years ago, and it was so fun! We had an impromptu fashion parade, and our CEO awarded bottles of champagne for the best frocks of the day. Good times!
And of course, the best way to take part is to sponsor someone! My goal this year is $1000... Can you help me get there?
Great suggestions- I am taking part in my first Frocktober and definitely agree that I have had to check my layering options! It can be very cold here first thing in the morning for school drop offs, but then it gets warmer later in the day.
Thanks Lauren! I've got my coats ready for cold mornings too... Good luck on your first Frocktober!


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Full speed backwards on road to Britomart
29 Jul, 2001 11:09 AM 8 minutes to read
Bernard Orsman
Here is the plan for Auckland transport: carry on arguing. BERNARD ORSMAN on the latest holdup.
August 2001, which starts on Wednesday, was supposed to be a special month in the history of Auckland City.
Mayor Christine Fletcher, dignitaries and assembled journalists were to gather on a long-reclaimed piece of the Waitemata Harbour at Britomart for the first sod to be turned on a new transport centre.
But as history has shown, the story of transport projects in Auckland, and Britomart in particular, is littered with the wreckage of political failure and unmet deadlines.
A transport centre at Britomart was first proposed nine years ago in August 1992, and two weeks ago it was within a whisker of becoming true.
At least, that was the view at the Town Hall, where Mrs Fletcher was brimming with delight at the prospect of having a start on Britomart to bolster her re-election campaign.
As fate would have it, a last-minute drama unfolded when Infrastructure Auckland (the regional funding agency), followed by Transfund (the central Government funding agency for roads and transport), deferred grants to Britomart.
Both bodies resisted the hype surrounding the $249 million project and expressed the opinion that it should be considered in the context of the bigger transport plan for the region.
The funders started last week to smoke the peace pipe with Auckland City councillors. But all the indications are that the council's grand scheme will be diluted by financial expediency and an architectural vision will become an engineering project.
What is the transport blueprint proposed for Auckland?
After an extensive programme examining how to develop a fast, reliable public transport system, Auckland leaders unveiled a $1.2 billion scheme this month.
It has a mix of light rail similar to trams in the downtown city and in the west. Also included are heavy train services in the south with a new link to Manukau, and the busway on the North Shore.
Auckland local bodies are being asked to ratify the plan by the end of next month. It includes:
* Britomart: The downtown transport centre is the "hub" of the plan with light and heavy rail, and the busway, converging at Britomart.
But Britomart is about more that public transport - it is about rejuvenating the dilapidated historic buildings in the surrounding blocks.
Hence the row between the council and funding agencies over what are the transport-related costs and what are architectural flourishes and urban renewal works.
The council has argued that the basic transport centre will cost $189 million. Infrastructure Auckland says the figure is $140.7 million. The Auckland Regional Council uses a figure of $120 million.
* Central city loop: Once Britomart is built, the Auckland City Council is eyeing a central line for light rail going up Queen St and up to Auckland University, Auckland Hospital, Newmarket and back to Britomart via Parnell. This line would cost about $120 million. Financing has not been discussed.
* North Shore busway: The busway is the most advanced of the new transport services with two road lanes being built on the shoulder of the Northern Motorway between Constellation Drive and Esmonde Rd for buses and vehicles such as vans full of commuters.
South of Esmonde Rd, there will be only one dedicated southbound lane for buses and vans over the Auckland Harbour Bridge and into the city. North of Constellation Drive, buses will use shoulder lanes and motorway lanes to Albany.
The busway has been costed at $140 million, of which the North Shore City Council is contributing $9.2 million. The council is asking Transfund for $89 million towards the roading content and Infrastructure Auckland for $41.8 million for bus stations and park-and-ride facilities.
* Light rail to the west: The idea to double-track and electrify the western line to Swanson in the west is the most ambitious part of the plan.
Light rail, which can speed up and slow down quickly, brings a lot of benefits where stations are closer together. It is also quieter and electric trains emit fewer pollutants than heavy diesel trains.
But the $165 million plan is very expensive, including $60 million extra for double-tracking and signalling and $48.4 million to electrify the line.
Concern by Northland mayors that the western rail line will be tied up most of the day exclusively for Auckland commuter trains, blocking rail access further north, has to be resolved.
* Heavy rail to Papakura: The main trunk railway line between Papakura and the city carries high volumes of heavy freight on conventional trains, which, for safety reasons, cannot be mixed with light rail.
The cost of upgrading stations, building park-and-ride facilities and improving the track is $31.2 million, much of which Infrastructure Auckland could pay for.
* Manukau link: A new 1.8km railway line linking Manukau City Centre with the main trunk line is proposed, the last 700m between Lambie Drive and the city centre being underground. The Manukau City Council has put aside $15 million in its long-term financial strategy for the $40 million project and will seek grants from Infrastructure Auckland and Transfund to complete it.
How does access to the rail corridors fit into the picture?
Before local politicians get too carried away, the region has to secure access to the rail tracks, now controlled by Tranz Rail.
When the Government took over negotiations with Tranz Rail in April after the region agreed to pay $112 million for the corridor lease, Finance Minister Michael Cullen declared it would negotiate a price substantially less.
Two weeks ago, Dr Cullen signed a memorandum of understanding with the Auckland councils stating that it was the Government's desire to reach agreement with Tranz Rail "on or before August 31, sub-ject to achieving satisfactory terms, including price."
How is this grand scheme going to be paid for?
Infrastructure Auckland, which has a statutory duty to improve transport and stormwater disposal, has set aside $410 million over the next five years for public transport, a third of the $1.2 billion master plan.
Its chairman, John Robertson, said this was a "scarce resource" and it has prioritised the $410 million into six categories - $151 million for tracks, $66 million for signals, $118 million for railway stations (including Britomart), $23 million for park-and-ride facilities, $34 million for structures such as tunnels and $18 million for electrification.
The Auckland Regional Council will lease 34 light rail and 39 heavy trains needed on the new rail routes at a cost of $382 million paid for from ARC and Transfund public transport subsidies.
The Auckland City Council is contributing $133 million towards Britomart. North Shore and Manukau councils are putting money into the busway and Manukau rail link.
Transfund has announced a $20 million contribution to Britomart, although it also stipulated that half of that would have to be offset by a reduction in future annual grants.
Is Infrastructure Auckland being a help or a hindrance?
When Infrastructure Auckland, with about $1 billion of assets, was set up nearly three years ago with the profits of regional services, there were high hopes that it would pay for much of the city's transport needs.
As it turned out, it has adopted a cautious approach and in three years has made grants totalling only $42 million, of which $423,711 has been paid out.
As well as $410 million for public transport for the next four years, it has allocated $90 million to roads, $75 million to "innovative transport solutions" such as cycleways and walkways and $100 million to stormwater.
It has also set aside $250 million for grants between 2005 and 2011.
Infrastructure Auckland is partly handicapped in the amount it can distribute because it has vowed to keep its biggest asset, an 80 per cent share in Ports of Auckland, in public ownership.
Where does the funding row leave Britomart?
In the lurch. Until the council, Infrastructure Auckland and Transfund agree, the council cannot complete its funding package and go to tender to make a start.
The council says it can still build a good quality transport station for $189 million, but it will be at the expense of cutting $60 million out of the project, including a subway, $7 million of improvements to the old Chief Post Office and $25 million of architectural features and works to surrounding streets.
In a letter outlining Infrastructure Auckland's position, Mr Robertson said the cost of Britomart had risen from $174 million at the time of the design competition last year to $194 million in November and $249 million in March.
Despite this 43 per cent increase, the council's contribution had remained steady at $133 million, dropping from 76 per cent to 53 per cent of the total cost, Mr Robertson said.
By the same token, the funding agency dropped a hint this month that Britomart could be in line for a grant of up to $65 million.
In a report dated July 13, it dropped this figure to $55.5 million. Five days later, in another report, the range for a grant shrank to between $29.8 million and $35.2 million.
It is this kind of argument that led Auckland City chief executive Bryan Taylor to send a terse letter to Infrastructure Auckland accusing it of making a narrow assessment of a key aspect of making public transport more attractive to the public.
He wrote: "To build a transport interchange at this vital location which later proves to be inadequate will only add one more transport blunder to a long list of previous Auckland projects that have been underfunded and proved inadequate."
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Q: How do I convert a Unix timestamp string to time_t in C++11? Short question, aka "TD;DR".
I have a, say, "1464478647000" string, that I guess is a UNIX timestamp. But surely it is a string containing a number that represents time, but not in a human readable format. How do I convert it to a time_t type so I can format it later to a formated string, like "3 minutes ago" in C++11?

Long question.
Sorry for my bad english, first of all.
I'm totally noob at C++11, and even C++; I just learnt a little of C and that was like 10 years ago, I almost forgot how it was. On my spare time, I'm trying to do a little fork of Feednix (a ncurses program, written in C++11, that acts as a Feedly client for Linux console - and looks like it's dead) so it looks more like a list (kind of how ncmpcpp or mutt look like). As the current Feednix implementation is not showing time of any post, I thought it would be nice to make it show the time it was published (as the web version of Feedly does, on its "Titles only" presentation).
The thing is that following the model of what's implemented on Feednix, I'm pulling the 'published' data as a string object (I couldn't figure how to pull it as an integer, or directly as a time_t object (seems the Json library doesn't allow to do that). Said 'published' data, says Feedly API docs, is "the timestamp, in ms, when this article was published, as reported by the RSS feed (often inaccurate)." An example of that is "1452614967000".
So how can I do to convert that string to a time_t object, so I can later format it to a string like "3 minutes ago" or "2 days ago"? Or is anything better I can do to get that formatted string (which is more likely)? Any help would be appreciated!

A: First, convert the number into long using strtol, then cast to time_t:
#include <cstdlib>
#include <ctime>

using namespace std; // to simplify answer

...
const char* timestr = "1464478647000";
time_t timenum = (time_t) strtol(timestr, NULL, 10);

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Congratulations your beautiful work is being featured in the World We See Group:-)
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Thank you so much, Robyn, for all your support, compliments and the feature in your wonderful group!!;-))
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Michael Jackson - realistic acrylic painting by the Dutch fine artist Paul Meijering - The Original painting is 90 x 90 cm and for sale Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 - June 25, 2009) was an American singer, songwriter, record producer, dancer, actor, and philanthropist. Called the "King of Pop", his contributions to music, dance, and fashion along with his publicized personal life made him a global figure in popular culture for over four decades. The eighth child of the Jackson family, Michael made his professional debut in 1964 with his elder brothers Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, and Marlon as a member of the Jackson 5. He began his solo career in 1971. In the early 1980s, Jackson became a dominant figure in popular music. His music videos, including those of "Beat It", "Billie Jean", and "Thriller" from his 1982 album Thriller, are credited with breaking racial barriers and transforming the medium into an art form and promotional tool. The popularity of these videos helped brin...
About Paul Meijering
For almost 33 years now, Paul Meijering has been active with the paint brushes. As a 17- year old inspired youngster he joined the Academy of Arts in Enschede (Holland) in order to receive a native training in drawing- and painting technique. At that time (1980) the tendency of the abstract was running riot, and to his dismay and disappointment Paul found that the trade of the ancient masters was merely 'old hat', the realistic art being disregarded and looked down upon. After two years of useless botchery, there was only one conclusion to draw: "get autodidact, be a self-taught person!" Paul then left the academy to work for a living, but at the back of his mind there always loomed the passion of his life: to paint. At his spare time...


Tasty Static is a videogame where you go really fast and jump a lot. You'll probably get really annoyed along the way too.
It's a clone of an excellent PC oldie called Skyroads by BlueMoon Interactive, which is required playing if you like this kind of stuff.
Tasty Static is currently available in three fantastic flavors. There is also a Windows-only level editor.


DomaineLA, a wine shop selling top quality artisan wine (mostly "natural") offered a tasting last week of some of my favorite Sicilian wines from COS and Arianna Occhipinti.
Giusto Occhipinti and Tita Cilia founded COS in 1980, just before starting university studies in architecture. They became pioneers, along with their mentor, Marco De Bartoli, for making high quality wine in Sicily. (Read more) For the wine to express the terroir authentically, the grapes had to be grown organically and the wine made with minimal intervention in the cellar.
Jill Bernheimer, owner of DomaineLA, billed the tasting as a "lineage event" because the other wine included, Ama, is made by a couple in California, who worked at COS with Giusto and Tita.
1) Frappato: The lighter, more delicate of the two traditional grapes of Vittoria. Both wines were a slightly transparent, cherry colored red with a fresh, clean taste that comes in part from the minerality in the limestone soil. The Occhipinti Frappato, Arianna's signature wine, was a little more structured. Both were wonderful, light reds that are elegant, but easy to drink.
2) Nero D'Avola: The richer, fuller and and fruitier of the Vittoria wines. Compared to wines made with this grape variety in other parts of Sicily, the COS and Occhipinti versions are lighter, and a bright, cherry color.
Arianna Occhipinti makes "Tami" wine for the US market using grapes from young grape growers in her area. A perfect summer red.
A more complex wine than the Frappato, but still not heavy with only 12,5% alcohol. A favorite at the tasting.
Similar to the style of the COS and Occhipinti wines but different because of the California soil. The wine was more tannic and structured.
Arianna uses her younger vines to make the traditional blend as an IGT classified wine instead of DOCG. A fresh, medium weight red, full of vivacity.
COS's original flagship wine. The classic, medium weight, "Cerasuolo" (of the cherry colored soil). The soil is red sand over white limestone that was once under the sea, giving the wine fresh, mineral crispness but low tannins. A drinkable wine that pairs well with almost any food.
The tasting didn't include COS Pithos Rosso Terre Siciliane IGT, the traditional Cerasuolo blend, made with grapes that ferment and age in clay amphorae. It is a fascinating version of the classic, which has a wonderful wildness and earthiness to it.
All in all, a great way to spend a few hours on a Sunday afternoon.