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Originally posted by Awesoreno Awesoreno wrote:

Hey, to each their own. I was just merely pointing out that it's ironic that the elite will put this album on in an act of "sophistication"
Do they, though? Do "elite' folks put on this album?
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^More likely they have their Man-DJ do it for them. LOL
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Originally posted by Grumpyprogfan Grumpyprogfan wrote:

^Purple Kush! Save me some.

Do you remember Thai Stick? Best herb ever.
Why yes, I certainly do. Once pulled the stick out of one, removed the string, sectioned it off into thirds, and rolled a paper around each. Huffed one section/joint before a 1977 ELP show and found no use for the other two. Good show too, with strong opener Status Quo setting the course for the evening. Nowadays, my big thrill is to watch Adam 12 reruns.
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By the way, my friend poured honey oil over the aforementioned stick before the show, and I don't think I have ever been so high in my life. Simply blotto.
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If anyone cares to remember, the album was kind of a letdown to most SD fans upon release.  Critics thought it too slick and lacking that adventurous scope in music and grittiness in lyrics.....it was called the "Eagles-ization" of the Dan.....one critic called the guitar solos "too tasty", another said the Dan had lost touch with the streets and instead focused on the ivory tower of the studio.  

Of course, the LP has only grown in reputation since; to me, it still pales in comparison to the first five.  I dig the hell out of Aja - it's an excellent album but it's definitely as step away from the Dan we came to know and love.  
I like to feel the suspense when you're certain you know I am there.....
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Originally posted by Intruder Intruder wrote:

If anyone cares to remember, the album was kind of a letdown to most SD fans upon release.
The exact opposite of a letdown for me. Their best album ever!!!
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Originally posted by Rednight Rednight wrote:

By the way, my friend poured honey oil over the aforementioned stick before the show, and I don't think I have ever been so high in my life. Simply blotto.
We did the same thing at Todd Rundgren's RA tour.

Yet most say weed of today is stronger. Hooey!

Edited by Grumpyprogfan - September 26 2022 at 18:33
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Originally posted by Manuel Manuel wrote:

I remember when AJA came out. My best friend got a copy and we played it all afternoon long. I still love it.

Nice!  I also remember its arrival fondly....on a vacation trip when it first came out, we heard an amazing bar-band from California that was able to play much of this material to perfection!  They also did hits of the era by Boz Scaggs, James Taylor and many other AM radio hit-makers. 




Edited by cstack3 - September 27 2022 at 01:19
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