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As a classic rock musicologist, I've been commenting about classic rock since the early 70's. I've also been an amateur musician who's played in bars and clubs. But my passion since 1973 has been purchasing and listening to great music, and cataloging them in my archives. My database shows when every purchase was made as well as my choices of best albums of the year, awarded in that actual year. I also have archives of thousands of articles, magazines, concert reviews and ticket stubs, beyond my CD's, Vinyl and Laserdiscs/DVD's. This creates my personal history of rock which I hope will be of interest to others. If anything, it's kind of unique. I also collect and watch LaserDiscs and have always been a horror movie fanatic. It's time to join the modern age....hence my new CZcams channel. I hope you enjoy.
Springsteen - Darkness On The Edge Of Town The Promise Boxset
Definitely amongst the greatest boxsets of individual albums is Bruce Springsteen's The Promise: The Darkness On The Edge Of Town Story boxset. Consisting of 3 CD's and 3 DVDs all housed in an incredible spiral bound notebook, this is a totally unique experience. As requested by a viewer, here is Bruce Springsteen's The Promise: The Darkness On The Edge Of Town Story boxset.
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Bruce Springsteen - The Ties That Bind The River Collection Boxset
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When I think of the greatest boxsets of individual albums, Bruce Springsteen has released three fantastic sets. As requested by a viewer, here is the The Ties That Bind - The River Collection boxset comprising 4 CD's and 3 DVD's - 7 discs in total encompassing the history of Springsteen's classic album The River.
Favorite Australian Bands / Music Artists
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As requested, here are my top 10 all-time favorite Australian Music Artists / Bands, plus a few other exceptions.
Favorite Canadian Bands / Music Artists
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As requested, here are my all-time favorite Canadian Music Artists / Bands. From 17 nominees, I select my top 10 favorites.
My Reggae Albums Collection
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I got home last night from my Jamaican vacation. Makes sense to dig into my reggae albums, including Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Jimmy Cliff, Third World, Wingless Angels and more.
My 8-Track Collection
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I have almost 6,000 albums on CD and Vinyl. So why did I start buying and listening to 8-Tracks again. Here's my current 8-Track collection. I also demonstrate what an 8-Track sounds like...probably better than you might think.
Rock Stars With Hairy Chests + More
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For those disappointed that my sexiest album covers were mostly of women, here's my tribute to sexy rock stars (and more) with hairy chests. Because in the 60's, 70's and early 80's hairy chests (and body hair) was SEXY.
Haul - From Backlog To Catalog - Ep. 6 July '24
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Episode 6 of the albums that move from my backlog into my official collection and database. This month has 12 albums including a cool vinyl radio show from the 80's.
Jethro Tull Tourbooks & Programs
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Ian Anderson and Jethro Tull have always given their fans their money's worth. The Jethro Tull 15 individual album boxsets are the preeminent boxsets released by anyone. They define giving the fans value for money. And the same applies to the Jethro Tull Tourbooks and Programs. They're amongst the best in their time. Here's six of my Jethro Tull Tourbooks & Programs.
The Clash Rude Boy Film and Night Flight TV Show
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I discovered The Clash by watching their movie "Rude Boy" on USA Network's Night Flight late night TV show. Night Flight was an amazing, totally unique late night show that showed videos, short films and full length uncut cult movies. Rude Boy documents The Clash recording their 2nd album and features incendiary live footage.
Rolling Stones Hackney Diamonds 2024 Tour Wrap Up
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The Rolling Stones Hackney Diamonds 2024 Tour has ended. 20 Shows - 44 Songs - Close to a million fans saw the shows. Here's my opinion on this miraculous tour - their age, their musical performance, the new band, guests, the Hackney Diamonds songs, Chanel Haynes, the setlists and the sound. My opinion of this historic Stones tour.
The Wicker Man Book, Vinyl Record, CD's & DVD Box
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The Wicker Man, a classic 1973 British Folk Horror film, is one of my favorite movies of all time. Here's my Wicker Man collection including the new John Walsh hardcover book "The Wicker Man - The Official Story Of The Film", two CD Soundtrack releases, a limited edition DVD Boxset from Anchor Bay and the Silva Screen limited edition which vinyl record release.
Rolling Stones Tourbooks & Programs
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In celebration of The Rolling Stones Hackney Diamonds tour, here's my collection of Rolling Stones Tourbooks / Tour Programs. I have every tour from 1969 through Hackney Diamonds, except for No Filter tour. I also show some other bonuses as well.
Bob Dylan Mixing Up The Medicine Book Review
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Mixing Up The Medicine is a 608-page book showing over 1100 artifacts documentary the complete history of Bob Dylan, which are housed at the Bob Dylan Center in Tulsa OK. The Bob Dylan Center Archive consists of more than 100,000 items.
Haul - Dollar CDs - Bootlegs + more
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More Dollar CD's from my local flea market. Bootlegs, Imports and some rare hard to find CD's - all for 1 Dollar each.
My Criterion Collection Laserdiscs - Part 2 - M thru Z
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My Criterion Collection Laserdiscs - Part 2 - M thru Z
My Criterion Collection Laserdiscs - Part 1 - A thru L
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My Criterion Collection Laserdiscs - Part 1 - A thru L
Mark Knopfler - One Deep River Album Review
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Mark Knopfler - One Deep River Album Review
Ian Hunter - Defiance Part 1 and Defiance Part 2 Review
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Ian Hunter - Defiance Part 1 and Defiance Part 2 Review
Haul Laserdiscs - From Backlog To Catalog - June '24
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Haul Laserdiscs - From Backlog To Catalog - June '24
Haul - Rolling Stones Sneakers, VIP Gift Box and more!
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Haul - Rolling Stones Sneakers, VIP Gift Box and more!
Haul - 8-Track Tapes from Stones, Zeppelin + More
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Haul - 8-Track Tapes from Stones, Zeppelin More
10 Southern Rock Albums A Newbie Needs To Own! (From SOT)
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10 Southern Rock Albums A Newbie Needs To Own! (From SOT)
Showed this one in a video thread about records that mean something special because they remind you of other people.
Nice review yet again, so nice to have a youtube channel without toxicity, a rarity these days. Fun fact, Bruce wrote Fire for rockabilly singer Robert Gordon, and even played piano on Robert's version. Those two Robert Gordon/Link Wray albums rock, good stuff! Robert was also the original singer for the punk band Tuff Darts.
I bought this in 2010 Alan still sealed lol.But one of these days Alan I will open it up
Darkness is my favorite single album box set. Perfect amount of content without breaking the bank. Some artists in recent years have too much box set content and have priced me out.
Thanks - Joe - totally agree with you.
1. Aerosmith 2. Kid Rock 3. Aerosmith 4. Aerosmith 5. Aerosmith 6. Ac/dc 7. Aerosmith 8. Aerosmith 9 9 Ted Nugent 10. Aerosmith
lol- point taken - you really really really hate Aerosmith. Thanks.
I'm not sure you really hate these bands - you have their albums! - I hate Kiss, Yes, Genesis - I wouldn't give any of their albums house room!
Note - the above comment was written before you got to the end of Queen!
@@ianpope6133 Some I hate, but yes, the ones I have a lot of albums, not so much that I hate, but I think they're really overrated and much of their catalog I've grown to hate, like for instance Billy Joel, because here on Long Island he's so overplayed that I can't bear hearing many of his songs. So in a way I've grown to hate much of his catalog. Hope that explains a bit more, but I touched upon that in the video. Thanks so much.
Just catching up on your older videos, loved this one. Introduced me to quite a few artists I intend to check out. Cheers 👍
@@perkster123 that’s so awesome. I hope you enjoy them. Thanks so much for digging into my archives. A lot to discover and I hope you like it. Thanks so much again
I would make Guns and Roses a runner up too, I have Appetite on cd, and has a few good songs on it, but I don't see myself listening to it ever again. Same goes for those 80s hair metal bands, Quiet Riot, Ratt, Skid Row, Cinderella, Poison, etc. I do have a soft spot for Def Leppard, I have some studio albums and a few comps by them.
@@jasonpp1973 you’re not alone in your feelings. I don’t even have any of the other 80s hair metal though I do have have Def Leppard but I don’t include them into the others. I think Guns is way overrated but I like some of their stuff a lot so I personally don’t “hate” them. But yea I get it. Thanks.
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow I do like GNR'S covers of Sympathy and Live and Let Die, but even then, they are no where is good as the originals, woo woo. As for Bond themes, I enjoy the theme songs, more than the movies themselves, I have a few Bond themes comps on cd, surprised that they never had The Stones do a Bond theme.
@@jasonpp1973 Interesting, never thought of the Stones doing a Bond Theme. Don't see that happening now. lol. I have a Bond compilation and I agree I enjoy it more than most of the movies. Best, Alan
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow Goldfinger is my favourite 007 film.
@@jasonpp1973 good one have the laserdisc
I too was surprised by your inclusion of Elvis Costello. A major artist up there with Dylan and Van Morrison in my opinion. Great video and what a collection! I've subscribed! 👍👍👍
@@perkster123 thanks so much. I really appreciate it
Couldn't agree more with your list. I'm not much of a prog rock fan anyway so I can't comment on some of them. I like about five or six Queen songs but the rest are, in my humble opinion, pure bin fodder. The success of The Foo Fighters is one of the biggest musical mysteries since Madonna. 🤣
@@perkster123 thanks so much. Really appreciate it.
So were you a Blotto fan?
@@danaaronmusic I remember Blotto well and still have their album with I wanna be a lifeguard and my girlfriend is the star of the drivers Ed movie. Fun times back in the day.
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow Awesome. I had a friend who went to SUNY Albany, and when we visited, he took us to see Blotto. It was definitely fun times.
@@danaaronmusic I graduated from Suny Albany on 1985 and saw Blotto up there as well. Fun times. Those were the days. Mayfest at Suny Albany was amazing. Including U2 War era.
Queen is a super overrated band
Of course, I totally completely agree. Thanks.
Seems to be an age difference influencing the choices. Rock stars chose older bands. You are younger so I can see the conflict. I’m going to go through my collection now and will follow up with my top 20 influential albums. Will be very difficult since I’m 68 years old. 😂 Loved your video!
Thanks so much - looking forward to your list.
Hi, I lived and breathed Aussie music in my 37 years of life, so I know this ground very well. Don't live a life without checking out Cold Chisel.. Cold Chisel - Wild Thing (last stand) <--- Search this and watch. Then check their other songs. Don't ever talk about Australian music and not mention Cold Chisel. Please... Then check out The Angels - 'Straight Jacket' Live At La Trobe University 1979 And from there, check out other tunes by The Angels (aka Angel City)... And Divinyls rocked and that CD you have is a shadow of their former-selves. Cheers !!!
Cheers back - yea so many people are commenting about Cold Chisel. I will definitely research and look for in the wild. I'll look for The Angels as well. Thanks so much.
I just got this and the darkness box set , they are both great. Next is the Tracks box set. Thanks for the video, always enjoy watching your passion for music.
Thanks so much. That's awesome. I love the Tracks boxset as well. The overall quality of those outtakes are tremendous. What other artists would give for that kind of quality, on their official releases. Thanks again.
Great review Alan! I have been very close to purchasing this--but have not pulled the trigger in all these years. The River was a very big album for me when I was in high school, so there is a strong amount of sentiment attached to it for me. Part of what has prevented me from doing so is my (marginal) disdain for box sets--too big, too expensive, too much, no time to listen to all of the material. In recent years, I had a huge blood letting of many box sets that occupied my bookshelves after spending multiple years being not listened to. Most of these sets were jazz boxes, and I had a lot: Bill Evans, Sonny Rollins, Trane, Miles, Monk--all of them GONE, save for Evan's Complete Fantasy and Art Pepper's Hollywood All Stars. I just didn't have time (or in some cases, desire) to listen to all of this stuff. The only artist I have not sold box sets of is the Stones, for obvious reasons--but those box sets are, content wise, nothing special. I mean, I was thrilled when Tattoo You got the deluxe treatment--only to get a hardcover box filled with pictures and graphics. Looking at The River hard cover book, it has an essay by Mikal Gilmore (more often than not, those turn out to be revamped Wikipedia entries, regardless of who writes them) and the rest of the book is made up of photographs. As you like to say, 'more sizzle than steak'. Well, at least you get some mock ups of the recording session notes, and touring detail. And the mock up of his working notebook is a nice touch, as it takes me back to my journal days. The music on this set seems approachable: you get a remastered original album, the alternate single album, and a disc of outtakes/leftovers/rarities, etc. The DVDs look very interesting, as I'd like to see that Arizona show, and hopefully the documentary is not something akin to what we'd see on those lame Rock Legends shows on AXS. The packaging of the CDs looks similar to what Bob did on the Complete Basement Tapes (another one that gleefully hit the auction block sometime ago). Some of these box sets though, are still, just too much. I wouldn't even THINK of trying to tackle these mega-tomes that Neil Young's archives have put out. That being said, I think it's a real shame that ABKCO released all of these box or 'anniversary' sets of those Stones classics--and it pains me to say, they pretty much all suck. I mean, Satanic was very well packaged, but there was no content to it whatsoever. And Banquet, Bleed, Ya Yas all offered less than that. You know, you SHOULD do a review of those ABKCO box sets, if only to illustrate the skimpiness of them! Please, do it! I would also love to see you review their mono box set, as I think there is much discussion that could be generated from that.
Thanks so much - that's really kind and I appreciate it. I'll do the Springsteen Darkness box in a day or two, so you may want to hold off till you see that. Another really cool boxset. I bought them when they came out and haven't looked if they're still available and what they're going for, but someone else said they're very expensive, which is a bummer. Musically the River box really only has 11 unreleased tracks - the other 11 are on Tracks which is another fantastic boxset. The DVD's of the Tempe AZ show were fantastic but I only watched it once - it's like 3 1/2 hours long. So not sure how much you would actually play The River box. The book is mostly photos like you said, so you look at it like once. With that said, I think it's a great box and fantastic as an "individual album" box set. Not much more he could've put in it really. But depending on price - debatable if worth it for you. I haven't listened to it in like 10 years. But with boxsets I have like 25 in my backlog I may never get thru. It's crazy and I'm trying to stop buying them, even when I find a cheap deal. The Stones boxes, as you said, are definitely more sizzle than steak. Musically, amongst the most disappointing reissue deluxe editions from a major artist. I never even bought the Abkco ones except for The Ya Ya's box, which was disappointing as well. The Let It Bleed, Beggars - c'mon - it's all sizzle and NO STeak...lol. I won't even buy it. I have shown some Stones boxes (and you can see them, well some of them, on the shelf on my video). I mean the 1969 shows were filmed for Gimme Shelter. How on earth have they not released that footage. How could you not include that footage in the Ya Ya's box. A full concert or more - would've been amazing. And why do I prefer the original bootleg recordings over the ones the Stones release in the boxsets which have been re-recorded with new Mick vocals which don't match the sound of the time. I appreciate cleaning up the old bootleg / incomplete recordings (Springsteen did it on The River box too), but the sound still has to match the original time period. Have you heard "Following The River" from the Exile bonus tracks. Nice song, but doesn't sound at all from the time with Jagger's vocals IMHO. And that's just one example. Anyway, I went off...lol. I appreciate you dumpling boxsets you'll never listen to and making space. I'm dumping some stuff as well. It gets ridiculous. Thanks so much again.
Hard to add artists like CCR to the list, since they only had a handful in the first place. I have all the studio albums, except Mardi Gras. Of course, pretty much everyone owns Chronicle.
@@jasonpp1973 classic stuff. Well except Mardi Gras. I actually don’t listen to CCR that much though.
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow A lot of their stuff got played out on the radio, lol. Never need to hear Proud Mary again, unless it's Ike and Tina, I like their version so much more. Would rather hear deep cuts like Ramble Tamble, or Effigy.
@@jasonpp1973 My two favorites are Have You Ever Seen The Rain and Who'll Stop The Rain....Never tire of those two.
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow Unusual for a band to have two hits with Rain in the title, the only other band that has two Rain hits is Led Zep with The Rain Song and Fool in the Rain.
@@jasonpp1973 Good one. I didn’t think of that. Love the Rain Song. Not so much Fool in the Tain Yea funny my two favorite CCR but they are for sure.
You’re definitely my go to Stones expert . You educate me, and sometimes make me laugh. Great podcasts, thank you, thank you.
@@joeblaumer2085 thank you thank you so much. I really appreciate it
That was an interesting list. Stones, Bowie, Who, and Kinks, are all top ten for me. I know you referenced 1973 as a starting point. With those bands rated so high I'm curious why The Beatles didn't make the list. There's an obvious connection with those other British acts and the fabs.
@@catsofsherman1316 I have every Beatles albums and tons of their solo. But I don’t listen to the Beatles as much as the other acts in my list. For me the most important criteria with my music is how much I listen and or listened to it. As great as the Beatles are I don’t put them on that much.
You are eerily spot on. I don't agree 100%, but that would be impossible. I would never put Billy Joel on my list, but I absolutely agree there are about eight songs of his that never need to be played again. Geddy Lee's voice ruins Rush. Bon Jovi is trash except for WDOA and Runaway. I do like Coldplay. Journey is played out. Motley Crue, garage all the way. Dave Mathews I can't stand either. You are on point, my friend...at least for me.
@@evanpenn1 thanks so much. Yea it’s all personal but nice and fun that we agree.
That is a beautiful box set!
@@markspooner1224 the Darkness one is even cooler. Totally unique. That’ll be the next one. Thanks
Hi, Alan. That has to be one of the greatest box sets ever. Unfortunately I don't own it...man of the people Bruce Springsteen is charging way to much for it! :) But I have checked it out from the library. As great as the River is as a double album, it would potentially be even better as a triple album. It's my favorite period of Springsteen's music, not just the original album itself but the outtakes. I love the sound, the production, the consistency in the songwriting. I love how the band sounds, the usage of keyboards, the dark edge that even the most upbeat songs retain. So many great songs from this period, and a lot of them have this Elvis Costello/Graham Parker angry young man vibe to them that I think suits Springsteen really well at this point in his career. Or if not a triple album, he could have released a second double album with all that A grade material. I really wish the price would come down on that box set, although much of that material did end up on Tracks, which I do own.
@@chrisboerger465 I hear you. There’s really only 11 unreleased tracks on the boxset. Though the dvds are fantastic. Prime live Springsteen professionally filmed with great sound. When I first heard the outtakes on tracks I was blown away how great they were. I totally agree with you. Others would kill for that quality on their releases. I hope eventually you find the box for a reasonable price. Thanks.
Where is the BITUSA box set? Long long overdue!
Yea - I figured that would've been the next one. Been 9 years since the River box.
I saw this tour! Half the people who went in had just heard the myth, the hype. I got to see him in 78 so I knew, man, I knew. It was amazing watching everybody who wasn't already on board converted! Baptism by guitar baby!!🤘😎🤘
Thanks for sharing your experience and history. No doubt everyone was converted.
Very impressive and first class all the way. Maybe someday we'll finally get a long overdue box from Bob Seger and Tom Petty...
The Petty Wildflowers box is really great and impressive but yea his other albums, and Seger and overdue. Will see if and when they come.
Always enjoy your videos Alan especially on your box sets.Funny thing about this Springsteen box I'm not a fan of his but I picked this box up a couple months ago because the price was only $45 bucks which I thought was exellent brand new.
I thought of you with the boxset, when I said I have like 225 boxsets, and you have like 2,000...lol. Great price you got for this box...and new. Nice. Hope you like it. I'll do the Darkness box next and then your video series next week.
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow I just played the two Fish boxsets that just came out Vigil In A Wilderness and Internal Exile.Both are exellent.Next up is David Bowie box set .Never ending my friend lol
@@thomaswery3087 I didn’t even know about The Fish boxsets. Never see his stuff on the wild but I’m sure it’s amazing. Great stuff.
Still waiting on Tracks 2. Supposed to be 4 unreleased albums recorded in the 90's.
@@joejenkins3595 me too. I loved the tracks boxset. Fantastic
Thanks for the shout out! Would love to see boxes for Greetings and Shuffle. Always loved those two records from 1973. Manfred Mann was a big fan of that debut, as he did three covers from it.
@@jasonpp1973 yep maybe one day. He’s due. Was every five years for the three nicest. But last one was 2015. Hope you liked it. Darkness box next.
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow I guess, technically his first box was the Live 1975-85 three cd set.
@@jasonpp1973 Yea true. He actually has a bunch of boxsets, but I'm doing the "individual" deluxe album boxsets - so River, Darkness and Born To Run. The others are multiple album collections, Tracks and Live which are their own releases. But yea - overall, there's a bunch. Thanks Jason and hope you enjoy them.
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow Does your 30th box set copy cd of Born to Run have a black playing side. Mine does, and it plays like a normal cd.
@@jasonpp1973 yes. Was a very cool thing. Others were doing it to on occasion.
I wasn’t a fan when released. I guess after 40 plus years it’s time to revisit
@@Larrybabbin1957 it’s not my favorite but still pretty great. The boxset is pretty great too. Amazing the quality of stuff left off.
Alan, I really wish that you could learn to appreciate Jethro Tull😂 I don't have the Ties That Bind box, but I have the other two. I'm still mad about all the tickets issues from the recent tour. He definitely disappointed me. He could have done better.....but he didn't. I'm listening to the new Madfish Fairport Convention box. They did wonders with the original tapes. Very good sounding box. I was disappointed that the CDs are held by foam buttons in their slots. I don't like that at all. It's hard to get them to hold in their holders.
Yea - I haven't seen Springsteen live in so long - I'm long priced out. Here in the NYC Tri-state area - ticket pricing is insane for him and I won't go for it. I hear you and I agree. With that said - The Promise and The Ties That Bind are amazing boxsets. But yea Madfish are on another level.
I want to see a boxset of Warren Zevon, have so much of Springsteen...
@@hasseelmerson I have a fantastic 2cd boxset of Zevon. Like a mini boxset. Terrific stuff.
September 78, Springsteen and the E Street Band, still to this day, the best concert I ever attended.
I didn't see it unfortunately, but those 1978 bootlegs are amongst the greatest live recordings in history.
I got the River box set a few months ago. I have been enjoying it immensely! Another excellent box set that I recently got was Cat Stevens "Tea for the Tillerman." Highly recommended. 🎶
Thanks so much. Yea that Cat Stevens boxset does look great.
Bob Marley - Somgs of Freedom box set to me is my fave. Add to it the Jamaican Music box set (both 4 discs) and you’ve got a great representation of amazing Jamaican music
Thanks - I've had that boxset in my backlog for over a year. I'll get to it.
Another great video Alan! I would add Avril Lavigne and k.d. lang. Oh, and Deadpool and Wolverine!
My kids used to have some Avril Lavigne albums and the stuff I heard was pretty good. K.D. Lang I just haven't gotten into though I've heard her. The other two I'm not familiar with. Thanks so much. I might have to pick up an Avril best of album.
Agree with much of your list especially the top 5. I love Rush & some of Journeys songs I still love. I would have replaced Rush with the Ramones & replaced Journey with Ghost
I've never heard a Ghost song or owned any of their albums - but they don't look like a band I would be into. I actually like The Ramones. Thanks so much for watching and commenting.
No, that's bullshit with Divinyls. Listen to their first album ''Desperate''. They are much more than ''I Touch Myself''.
I've heard that their first album Desperate is terrific and I'll be looking for it. I don't know what's bullshit about really liking the album I have and loving the song I Touch Myself.
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow I was responding to you saying that all you need to hear is Divinyls' s/t album. That's all I was disputing. Nothing wrong with liking it, but it's not the only thing they had that is of value. It's like somebody saying 'Eliminator' is the only ZZ Top album you need to hear, which I'm sure many Texans would have the same response. If you want to wider scope of Australian music with film=clips in a chronological order, start with nzoz1967 which has the music from Australia and New Zealand in the year 1967, then nzoz1968 which serves the same purpose but for '68... These channels get into the 70's years and the 80's years too... no stone left on unturned.. some hidden gems and some rubbish too, but it's worth a look.
@@OnceWasRStrathfield Thanks so much. I wasn't even aware of a previous Divinyls album. I've never seen it out in the wild, but I'm on the lookout. Here in the US, The Divinyls are known for that one album with I Touch Myself. I didn't nor would ever insinuate that's the only thing of value for them. It's just the only think I have from them. But I'm on the lookout for the debut.
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow Another band to check out is Cold Chisel. I have a deep knowledge of Australian music, so the subject isn't a light conversation for me. Divinyls had three albums prior to that ''I Touch Myself'', and they were a real rock band playing the same traps that AC/DC had played. They were known in the US on the college level, and MTV did play their videos in the 80's. However, they got awful support slots for The Cult and Aerosmith and were treated badly by the audience. I was very surprised when you presented Skyhooks because they're legends in Australia, obscure in the rest of the world...
@@OnceWasRStrathfield thanks. I go back to the early 70s and used to see the Skyhook ads in Creem and Circus. So was thrilled when I found the album. Thanks for sharing your expertise.
look up the channel ''nzoz1967''.. then ''nzoz1968''... then ''nzoz1969''... you'll get the drift when you visit these Australian music channels.
Billy Joel is my number one most hated artist. Why? The most conceited artist on the planet. Also how he fired his bandmates with no respect and not even a phone call and also paying them chump change after years of helping him become a star makes me sick. If there’s any justice in this life he should end up homeless living in an alley and getting rained on daily. Yeah I hate him
Much like Steve Hackett keeping the Genesis material alive, Martin is keeping the Tull catalog going. I too am impressed with the singer and his guitar playing. I heard them doing "Hunting Girl". Very good. I also heard them doing "a song for jeffrey" and others from "This Was". And songs from Stand Up and Benefit too. My favorite era is the '71-'75 lineup. I saw Thick as a Brick tour twice, Passion Play twice, and WarChild/Minstrel. I saw them many times after that, but they were at their best when Jeffrey Hammond was in the band. Now Tull's music got more complex and intricate after Jeffrey, but the stage shows were never as exciting as when he was in the band. As you may know, Ian played with Hammond, Evan, and Barlow before "Jethro Tull" was formed. But years later as Tull became successful, Ian brought each of those three friends back one by one. Evan on Benefit. Hammond on Aqualung, and Barlow on Thick. Back in the days before scores of moving lights and massive video walls, Tull shows were incredibly exciting because of the musicians on the stage playing and performing. Ian's physical stage movements were amazing. Jeffrey's stage movements were also amazing. Barre and Evan were too. At the Thick as a Brick show in '72 they played an extended version of the whole album, lasting over an hour. Ian then said, "and now for our next number"
Thanks and nice review of Tull at that time. Yes, Martin's band is doing a wonderful job of playing classic Tull era material.
Hi Alan. I love your channel & great video. I was surprised the Stones succumbed when they dropped Brown Sugar from their concerts.
Thanks so much - yea, back when I did that Brown Sugar video, I wasn't sure, but they sure did. Definitely was surprised that they've cancelled one of their most famous and greatest song - a song that was a #1 single in the US....lol. But the world we live in and yes the Stones caved.
Godspeed on your Nick Cave journey! For me, I'm not the biggest fan of his really early stuff or the later albums, but everything in between...wow! From Your Funeral, My Trial through Push the Sky Away, that's a fantastic winning streak. Midnight Oil, also one of my favorite bands. If all you have is Diesel and Dust, well, you have a lot of listening to do my friend! Blue Sky Mining would be close to a top ten album for me, and their latest, Resist, is one of their best. Hoodoo Gurus are a band I used to love, and I keep meaning to get caught up with the latter part of their catalogue, I kept listening after Crank, which in fact is a fine album, as are all the records that preceded it. And that's the extent of my Australian listening, sad to say. I've just never gotten into AC/DC, I'm sure their early records are interesting, but the Brian Jones era, it all sounds the same to me. Take care.
Thanks so much and for your advice on Cave - I need it...lol. Best, Alan
Good insights. My not so humble opinion is George Harrison isn't overrated. Many of his records you showed were not all regarded as "popular." but the ones that you highlighted like All things, George Harrison, Material World were very good. I understand we don't all have the same tastes. But I like George Harrison's work. I like your videos and your perspectives are appreciated.
@@jimelia4366 thanks so much. I do like Harrison of course. I think All things is truly a fantastic album Well except the jam album. But other than that I think he’s just good. I think my point is if he wasn’t in the Beatles would he be hall of fame worthy. And to me not based on his solo career.
Talking Smack about Billy Joel? Thats unacceptable You are now getting kicked off Long Island!! I'm calling either the Nassau or Suffolk Police for such Blasphemy 😅😅
@@cliffhass9158 lol. You definitely have a point. I shall hide myself in a corner in shame.
Hi Alan - great to see you do an Aussie list. Now - some important bands that you need to investigate. Firstly Aussie bands - COLD CHISEL, ANGELS, MIDNIGHT OIL, you mentioned Paul Kelly - he is brilliant check him out, and one act you need to seriously check out - one of my favourite Australian artists - "RICHARD CLAPTON" very under rated but he's brilliant, especially his early albums. Now we gotta talk New Zealand bands - SPLIT ENZ, and one of my favourite NZ bands "DRAGON" - check them out, just a catalogue of great songs. There are many more but there's a few to be getting on with. Cya Doug PS - I must just make a special mention of one of the greatest guitarists around - his name "TOMMY EMMANUEL" absolutely brilliant. IMHO - the best.
@@douglasweston126 thanks my friend. One of my best friends is a Tommy Emmanuel fanatic. I never heard of some of these like Richard Clapton. I forgot about Split Enz but know them pretty well. Thanks as always
Another great video Alan! I'm like you in that I'm mainly a rock fan but also love Olivia Newton-John! And I'm a bit of an Aussie-phile in general. And you really can't talk about Australian music without talking about Kylie. Especially after the incredible success of Padam Padam last year. 🙂
@@carybenjaminportway thanks so much. I appreciate Kylie’s looks much more than her music so far. But I guess she’s like a newer ONJ. But not to me yet.
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow ONJ is absolutely singular! The British version of Back to Basics is better - more songs and in chrono order. But the Gold CD is the ultimate collection! And only on CD, no vinyl or digital.
@@carybenjaminportway Interesting, I'm not familiar with that version. Cool.
Hi Alan, another great list here. I have very similar sentiments about ACDC. Bon Scott was unique and I much prefer that era. And Diesel and Dust. Fantastic. Cheers, Darryl.
Thanks so much Darryl - cheers to you too.
I see it sitting beside you, how is the Springsteen Tracks box? I have the inexpensive 18 Tracks condensed cd, strangely it includes a few songs not included on the box, I like it well enough. The only Springsteen box I own is the BTR set with the documentary and great 1975 Hammersmith filmed concert dvd, the best thing about that box IMO. I found the later issued 2 cd set of the concert at Goodwill for a Washington. The remastered BTR cd has a black playing surface!
@@jasonpp1973 I love the Tracks boxset. And yea weird about the 18 tracks cd. I bought it as well because of the extra tracks. Classic rip off scheme really but really good cd. I’m a fan of Tracks. For most artists these unreleased tracks would be their best. Thanks. Highly recommended. You may be able to find it cheap at used stores or thrift. They do show up sometimes
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow How are the Darkness and River boxes? (If you have them). I have to say later Boss albums have been hit or miss, but that happens with a lot artists later on their careers.
@@jasonpp1973 They're incredible. They're loaded with everything possible - reproduction of notebooks - tons of extras - concerts - At the top with The Who and Jethro Tull deluxe reissues imho.
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow That's what I'm talkin' about!
(cough) If you don't like Billy Joel why do have all his albums? I'm with you I don't dig him and I don't own one... Wife? And... I agree with you. Peace on earth. Kiss? (cough)
First thanks for watching and commenting. As I described and said, everything about my channel is about my passion for music and my physical collection. What I hate about Billy Joel is how overplayed his hit songs on. Here on Long Island, he is played constantly, and it drives me crazy...lol. So I'm grown to hate many of his songs. Not that they're bad songs. But because of what radio has done here, I cannot listen to them, I can't stand them. And that's the point. So I've grown to hate much of Billy Joel, but not because he's bad, but because of what's happened.
@@TheAlanRosenbergShow I agree... The radio over plays stuff then I get turned off. Pink Floyd, Lynard Skinner, even the Beatles, etc. All good bands. I hear ya.
@@kevinogracia1615 thanks so much
Wings over America is a great, 3 records of great music. Was also a fave of my late moms. I actually like the shorter version of Picasso's Last Words on WoA, I love the segue into Richard Cory. Go Now is also a great one where he plays piano. And his marching drum sequence on Go Now is cool Wings should be in the RRHOF, hey if the E Street Band is in there, Wings need to be in there.
Wings Over Americas is one of my all time favorite live albums and is featured in my video on my all time favorite live albums.
I'm pretty sure Olivia Newton John was born in England and ACDC were all from Scotland.
@@brigscott5202 True that ONJ was born in England but she was raised in Australia. She’s world known as being Australian. She’s the Queen of Australia. And same with ACDC. The 2 Most famous Australian musical exports.