Day 4: April 28, 2005

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, BLACK REBEL MOTORCYCLE CLUB – Amazing debut. “Whatever Happened To My Rock and Roll” is a great anthem for any generation of bored rockers.
unaired - TAKE THEM ON ON YOUR OWN

Blind Faith, BLIND FAITH – Considered a classic of the late 60’s, it just sounds rushed and drugged out now. Winwood’s vocals sound like first takes. But there are strong tunes, “Presence of the Lord” and “Can’t Find My Way Home” stand out.

Blondie, PARALLEL LINES – Note to self, buy more Blondie cds. Unfortunately, this is a first edition cd, it sounds terrible, I had to crank up the volume just to hear it.

Blow Up Hollywood, BLOW UP HOLLYWOOD – I think we got this as free swag at a Doves concert. It’s not bad actually. The music is what I would describe as “destitute-cinematic.”

Blue Oyster Cult, CURSE OF THE HIDDEN MIRROR – Well, BOC Mach 2 leaves much to be desired, but they sound like they’re having fun. Should have gone with something earlier.
unaired - EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL LIVE, WORKSHOP OF THE TELESCOPES, HEAVEN FORBID

It was great to rock out to Blondie again. It made me want to go out and buy their entire pre-“Rapture” catalog. Blow Up Hollywood was a nice surprise and needs another listen.