One Last Time Before the Lights Go Out - Rave Recs 2015 Compilation

[Whooptee]

Man oh man, it's been a long time. I miss this place and all of the folks that make it so special.

I have tons of thoughts as to what to contribute, from my usual hicked out bs to sweet obscure local stuff. Davey's mission statement got me thinking about some of the really good young bands out there, so I thought I'd put this forward as my pick:

Mourn - Dark Issues



I would say the kids are most definitely alright!

John

[Swish]

Man oh man, it's been a long time. I miss this place and all of the folks that make it so special.

I have tons of thoughts as to what to contribute, from my usual hicked out bs to sweet obscure local stuff. Davey's mission statement got me thinking about some of the really good young bands out there, so I thought I'd put this forward as my pick:

Mourn - Dark Issues



I would say the kids are most definitely alright!

John

Whooptee! It's been forever and a day. Glad to see you're still alive and kickin'. I'm wondering if some others will come out of the wood-work. Having a hard time remembering some of their names...Rae, J...yeah, it's been a long, long time.

[audiobill]

Way to go Davey! You have breathed new life and resuscitated the Group Comp. Thanks to Swish for twigging me on.

After a long deep soul search I decided to go indie for the sheer fun of it, even though I have been on a big Nina Simone kick, as of late, digging into her back catalogue.

My contribution is Pinback's AFK, from their Summer in Abaddon album. At least for me, it captures the spirit of many of the raverecordings flavours over the years and it is a track I will reach for on a fairly regular basis - plus, the lyrics are rather obtuse and thereby good.

It has been a very long time, since I have visited and contributed to this board, and it feels fine! Just like old times with old friends!

Thanks-a-ton Davey for volunteering to pull this thing together!
audiobill

[Davey]

My contribution is Pinback's AFK, from their Summer in Abaddon album. At least for me, it captures the spirit of many of the raverecordings flavours over the years and it is a track I will reach for on a fairly regular basis - plus, the lyrics are rather obtuse and thereby good.

Yea, that's a good one, was just listening to it a few days ago myself. Nice record, and that AFK closer is great, even comes along with a pretty cool Slint reference to that also pretty great "Good Morning, Captain" closer from Spiderland ... and yea, I did have to spin that afterwards ...

I can't talk to you anymore, and I miss you. Not in a Slint way, but I miss you..

[Jim Clark]

I'm pretty fond of this track by Ha Ha Tonka. Partly because it's such an engaging track, and partly because my friend Lennon is the drummer although he has since retired from the band:

[Whooptee]

Swish, Davey, Audiobill, Jim Clark!!! Good to see all of you again. This thread reminds me why I always loved this place. I love those two Johnny Dowd albums. I've listened to that Pinback record about a million times and never seemed to notice that Slint reference. And of course Richmond Fontaine (with Damnations TX singer Amy Boone along for the ride recently) and the late lamented Jason Molina are long time faves. And Jim, I saw Ha Ha Tonka live at Lola's on 6th in Fort Worth along with an awesome local band then called Patriot(now Jake Paleschic) and Lydia Loveless. That was probably two, maybe three years ago. Here's a pic of the venue:



Davey, I'm glad you enjoyed that 80's comp. I can't recall if I ever made the finished version available to everyone or not. I enjoy it a lot myself(of course.) I'll have to look when I get home at the final track list. I know I agonized over that for a long time.

John

[audiobill]

Swish, Davey, Audiobill, Jim Clark!!! Good to see all of you again. This thread reminds me why I always loved this place. I love those two Johnny Dowd albums. I saw Ha Ha Tonka live at Lola's on 6th in Fort Worth along with an awesome local band then called Patriot(now Jake Paleschic) and Lydia Loveless.





John

Hey John! Great to hear from you and so many others on this board!

How was Lydia Loveless live? I have been enjoying some NPR clips on YouTube, such as her appearance with the band on tiny desk concerts. Is she as good live, as she is on some of her videos? If so, I will be keeping an eye out for her in the Toronto area.

Again, good to see your Whoptee avatar and insightful comments around here, man!
Cheers!!!

[Davey]

Man oh man, it's been a long time. I miss this place and all of the folks that make it so special.

Wow, some good old friends back, chrisnz and Whooptee and Mark and Audiobill and Mike and tentoze, and all the rest that never really left, very cool, you've all made my life richer with your sharing of the many artists and records that have helped make your life more special.

Listening to Axxes and Ace right now from one of my big favorites Songs:Ohia (Jason Molina). Jason didn't make it out, but what he left behind will last as long as love stays complicated ...

Departure and worry,
and worry, and worry...
still shake me.

Resistance failed,
resistance failed...
and friendship failed,
and friendship failed.

As lovers, we did not fail...
as lovers, we did not fail.



BTW John, I've had your 80s comp stuck in my car CD player for a few weeks now, and always sounds good... that whole first section is just so good, that transition from Young Marble Giants to the Feelies, great, and after that it's just more great with JD and GoF and Gun Club and X, Mission of Burma and the Fall. Really nice job.

[audiobill]

Wow, some good old friends back, chrisnz and Whooptee and Mark and Audiobill and Mike and tentoze, and all the rest that never really left, very cool, you've all made my life richer with your sharing of the many artists and records that have helped make your life more special.

Listening to Axxes and Ace right now from one of my big favorites Songs:Ohia (Jason Molina). Jason didn't make it out, but what he left behind will last as long as love stays complicated ...

Departure and worry,
and worry, and worry...
still shake me.

Resistance failed,
resistance failed...
and friendship failed,
and friendship failed.

As lovers, we did not fail...
as lovers, we did not fail.

Thanks for reminding me of Jason Molina's brilliance!

"i have your dreams and your teeth marks."
i, especially, love his voice and delivery? Very cool.

I would like to put forward one more track for the Group Comp, seeing that I am having such a challenging time distilling my RR mojo to one track - only if there is space. I am sure there are several people here who will immediately recognize the band and the song -

Everyone's a building burning
With no one to put the fire out.
Standing at the window looking out,
Waiting for time to burn us down.
Everyone's an ocean drowning
With no one really to show how.
They might get a little better air
If they turned themselves into a cloud.