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Allman, Clapton, and Simon

Well, ever since my mid-1970's high school days, I've always been a big fan of Greg Allman, Eric Clapton, and Paul Simon. So, naturally, now that I'm a 55 yr. old music lover, who's still a big fan of these three great musicians, I recently bought each of their new albums (errr... excuse me, ... CD's) All I can say is WOW !!! These three guys are still writing great songs and still singing sweet music. Bravo, and thanks for still doing your thing, boys. You're all to be commended. You're still proving to be the cream of the crop.
adam18
wildoats
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You can add Richard Thompson ( Fairport Convention ) to the list of old timers still making great music. I saw him at SIERRA NEVADA BREWERY in Chico, CA in March. Absolutely great, as are most of his cd's / albums. The latest, Dream Attic was great.
bongofury
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Of artists that came to age in that era, I love several recent albums. Nils Lofgren singing Neil Young is a really beautiful acoustic album. Patti Smith also did a recent covers albums--nice tour of 60s classics.
I love the new Brian Ferry and Doobie Brothers albums--rank amongst their best--all new material that sounds like their basic cannon. Without question, Paul Simon's album is the best he has done since Graceland.
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slaw
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Got my LP copy of "How To Become Clairvoyant". What I noticed about the vinyl itself is, is the label? if there is one, seems to be a part of the vinyl record itself. The label doesn't stand proud, it seems as though it is integrated into the vinyl itself. I drug my fingernail lightly along the two surfaces and couldn't detect seam. Cool! Maybe a trend is starting here. Anyone else noticed this on newer LPs?
maxnewid
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I agree with you completely. It is amazing that these guys are still alive, much less making new music. I also agree with some of the posts above about Bryan Ferry and Neil Young. One nontraditional source of music I have enjoyed in recent years is the live recordings of the Allman Brothers from the Jazzfest in New Orleans. You can find them at www.homegrownmusic.com or sometimes from the Jazzfest website. The quality is great. I am particularly fond of Greg's version of Van Morrison's "Into The Mystic" from the 2010 show featuring some beautiful slide work from Derek. If you like the feeling of "being there" and want to test your system, these Jazzfest cd's are a great place to start.
ptmconsulting
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Picked up Greg Allman's Low Country Blues from the library. Gave it a spin and returned it. Didn;t even bother to burn it.

Picked up Paul Simon;s new one too. Burned that one. My only complaint is that it is way over compressed, especially the first track. My ears hurt from the suckout as the guitar and bass drum sound together to make that rythm. Good songs though, but compromised non "audiophile" sound.

Need to check out Clapton and Robbies newest stuff.
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