If you’ve never heard this, listen to the crowd go ape shit when DS returns, it’s a magical moment in time.
https://archive.org/details/gd1989-10-09.147611.ultramatrix.sbd.pearson.miller.flac24
Particularly stoked on the promo DJ copy of Rum Runners. Also absolutely love Hooteroll?, but the vinyl has gotta be the flimsiest I’ve ever seen that wasn’t a magazine freebie, it’s thin as hell.
Spiritually I’m connected hardcore with the awesome bass guitar riffs from Oatheal
Ironic how this was arguably the last of the good years for GD, meanwhile Ween is just getting started.
Seriously.
I visit this group daily, sometimes talk shit, but mostly just lurk. It occurred to me today it’s very rare to see anyone discuss live material. There’s a very deep well of live recordings and based on the frequency in which it’s discussed, seems painfully overlooked.
Studio albums are fun little gateways, but live recordings are where the magic happens and the essence of the band is experienced.
If I’m wrong I accept it, I haven’t been on Reddit very long, it just seems this way to me coming primarily from the perspective of a fan of Grateful Dead. Everyone just kinda talk about albums here, it’s odd. Grateful Dead studio albums are kinda alright, but not in heavy rotation amongst most heads. There are many parallels between Ween fans and GD fans but the seemingly lack of attention to live shows is an abrupt edge and the Ween archive is a treasure trove!
As a major fan of GD I can’t explain it, but it’s a thing, and it’s been a thing for me since 92’. As far as I’m concerned, Ween is the second greatest band ever, but I couldn’t say why, can’t put my finger on it. I can easily tell you why GD is the greatest, but I’m at a loss with Ween, yet the fact remains, there is an inexplicable connection as far as I can tell. They are nothing alike. Maybe it boils down to sincerity? I don’t have answers.
(yes, I know Tigard is technically its own city)
Was going through some stuff from the past few years and found this. Just thought it was cool cause you don’t see these anymore.
We all know the not so good bits, but what can you get behind?
I heard the boys stole all his best ideas.