More stunning photographs. This series is a great travelogue for folks considering taking a similar trek. Replete with soundtrack! Perhaps it could make for a book?
Thrilled that your tendinitis chilled the fuck out and that your are happily (if not a little bit wistfully?) on the final leg (pun intended) of this journey.
Regarding the music, a lot of favorite bands of mine there, though not necessarily the songs you chose. I am one of those REM fans who was there from the beginning, so Up is not in my top echelon, though "At My Most Beautiful" is a standout from that one. The same goes for RHCP for me, as I grew up in Southern California, where they are from, and saw them live in the early days at small clubs. I struggle to listen to anything they've done since Blood Sugar Sex Magic. So all my recommendations are from the early years. I particularly love their 2nd album, Freaky Styley, as it is their funkiest and silliest. It also was produced by George Clinton.
I was happy to see The Rosebuds on your list! I used to listen to them all the time and was bummed that they broke up a decade ago. Loud Planes Fly Low is an album I still will put on occasionally.
You are expanding my Canadian bands from the 90s knowledge for sure! I dug the Rymes with Orange track. I have to hear the others when I have more time. Also Raconteurs is my favorite of all the Jack White projects and that album in particular. Happy with your pick of "Level" as song choice.
And also pleasantly surprised to see Retribution Gospel Choir here. Definitely a name that likely confused a ton of listeners! As a fan of Low, I thought this was a top notch alternative project for them, allowing for a louder, rockier sound.
Thanks for the comprehensive feedback Steve, appreciate it! The scenery is so beautiful out here, it’s hard to take a bad photo.
I am indeed on the final “leg” (LOL) and actually kinda looking forward to the three days off we’ll have in London. While we have stuff to do while we’re there, it’ll be good to get off the feet for a while before hitting the Isle of Man in the middle of the month for some hill walking.
REM is one of those bands I’d like to dig into a little more deeply. RHCP not so much to be honest although I will go back and listen to their earlier stuff based on your comment.
The Rosebuds were so great and I too was bummed when they disbanded. Like you, Loud Planes Fly Low is an album I still revisit from time to time. For a while after they disbanded I was listening to Howard Ivans’ solo work. It’s different but still good.
If you get a chance to check out the Rymes With Orange video, it’s quite something. I agree with you on Jack White and The Raconteurs. I’ve listened to his latest solo album and while it’s good it’s not really the sort I’d album I’d listen to for its entirety, or regularly for that matter.
Thanks for another great instalment. Beautiful pictures! I'm really glad your tendinitis has eased a bit, and I hope you can continue to enjoy the journey!
Love the photos too! As far as the songs, I've always liked the Stones and the Red Hot Chili Peppers songs. Although I was into REM in the early 90s, I think I might have played their "Up" CD once or twice. I don't remember "At My Most Beautiful" at all! Sounds like a good song for a wedding though! I've never been a big Radiohead follower but I vaguely remember "High and Dry." The others were all new to me.
My own favorite "R" groups' songs:
Ra Ra Riot: "Bitter Conversation" and "This Time of Year"
re-flex: "The Politics of Dancing"
Real Estate: "Flowers"
Real Life: "Send Me an Angel"
Red Hot Chili Peppers: "Breaking the Girl"
REM: "Losing My Religion"
REO Speedwagon: "Keep On Loving You"
Ricochet: "He Left a Lot to Be Desired"
Robert Cray Band: "Smoking Gun"
Rolling Stones: "You Can't Always Get What You Want"
Thank Dan! Some great ones on here as well as some I’ve not heard of like Ra Ra Riot, Real Life and Ricochet. I’ll check those out.
So many REM or Rolling Stones I could have chosen from. If I were starting the playlist again I could just as likely come up with different ones. Everybody Hurts is one of my REM favorites although I never had the album. Sympathy for The Devil is one of my favorite Stones song and almost made the list
More stunning photographs. This series is a great travelogue for folks considering taking a similar trek. Replete with soundtrack! Perhaps it could make for a book?
Thrilled that your tendinitis chilled the fuck out and that your are happily (if not a little bit wistfully?) on the final leg (pun intended) of this journey.
Regarding the music, a lot of favorite bands of mine there, though not necessarily the songs you chose. I am one of those REM fans who was there from the beginning, so Up is not in my top echelon, though "At My Most Beautiful" is a standout from that one. The same goes for RHCP for me, as I grew up in Southern California, where they are from, and saw them live in the early days at small clubs. I struggle to listen to anything they've done since Blood Sugar Sex Magic. So all my recommendations are from the early years. I particularly love their 2nd album, Freaky Styley, as it is their funkiest and silliest. It also was produced by George Clinton.
I was happy to see The Rosebuds on your list! I used to listen to them all the time and was bummed that they broke up a decade ago. Loud Planes Fly Low is an album I still will put on occasionally.
You are expanding my Canadian bands from the 90s knowledge for sure! I dug the Rymes with Orange track. I have to hear the others when I have more time. Also Raconteurs is my favorite of all the Jack White projects and that album in particular. Happy with your pick of "Level" as song choice.
And also pleasantly surprised to see Retribution Gospel Choir here. Definitely a name that likely confused a ton of listeners! As a fan of Low, I thought this was a top notch alternative project for them, allowing for a louder, rockier sound.
Thanks for the comprehensive feedback Steve, appreciate it! The scenery is so beautiful out here, it’s hard to take a bad photo.
I am indeed on the final “leg” (LOL) and actually kinda looking forward to the three days off we’ll have in London. While we have stuff to do while we’re there, it’ll be good to get off the feet for a while before hitting the Isle of Man in the middle of the month for some hill walking.
REM is one of those bands I’d like to dig into a little more deeply. RHCP not so much to be honest although I will go back and listen to their earlier stuff based on your comment.
The Rosebuds were so great and I too was bummed when they disbanded. Like you, Loud Planes Fly Low is an album I still revisit from time to time. For a while after they disbanded I was listening to Howard Ivans’ solo work. It’s different but still good.
If you get a chance to check out the Rymes With Orange video, it’s quite something. I agree with you on Jack White and The Raconteurs. I’ve listened to his latest solo album and while it’s good it’s not really the sort I’d album I’d listen to for its entirety, or regularly for that matter.
Thanks for another great instalment. Beautiful pictures! I'm really glad your tendinitis has eased a bit, and I hope you can continue to enjoy the journey!
Thanks Andres! Everything is just about holding together for me physically so far and we’re six days from our end point!
Love the photos too! As far as the songs, I've always liked the Stones and the Red Hot Chili Peppers songs. Although I was into REM in the early 90s, I think I might have played their "Up" CD once or twice. I don't remember "At My Most Beautiful" at all! Sounds like a good song for a wedding though! I've never been a big Radiohead follower but I vaguely remember "High and Dry." The others were all new to me.
My own favorite "R" groups' songs:
Ra Ra Riot: "Bitter Conversation" and "This Time of Year"
re-flex: "The Politics of Dancing"
Real Estate: "Flowers"
Real Life: "Send Me an Angel"
Red Hot Chili Peppers: "Breaking the Girl"
REM: "Losing My Religion"
REO Speedwagon: "Keep On Loving You"
Ricochet: "He Left a Lot to Be Desired"
Robert Cray Band: "Smoking Gun"
Rolling Stones: "You Can't Always Get What You Want"
Romantics: "Talking In Your Sleep"
Thank Dan! Some great ones on here as well as some I’ve not heard of like Ra Ra Riot, Real Life and Ricochet. I’ll check those out.
So many REM or Rolling Stones I could have chosen from. If I were starting the playlist again I could just as likely come up with different ones. Everybody Hurts is one of my REM favorites although I never had the album. Sympathy for The Devil is one of my favorite Stones song and almost made the list
"At My Most Beautiful" still brings a tear to my eyes. Excellent choice, Mark.
So glad to hear that your ankle is feeling better!
Such beautiful pics!!
Huge REM fan! Up was their last album I purchased- but every album prior to that has been in some kind of rotation for me forever 😂
Also love Radiohead. Red Hot Chili Peppers is a long time favorite as well. Great stuff on this list!
Thanks Kristin! Glad you found some tracks you enjoyed! Out of interest, what were your favorite albums from each of those three bands?