Tag: Cambridge MA
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Living Colour, Cult of Personality (Official Live Bootleg), 1988 on Epic
Living Colour in their prime, recorded live at T.T. The Bear’s in Cambridge (right outside central square), and including a cover of Tracy Chapman’s “Talkin’ Bout A Revolution.” I’m not sure what an “Official Live Bootleg” is – this was put out by Epic apparently – but this is a promo edition with five tracks…
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Slash: The Early Sessions, 1983 on Slash Records.
Slash: The Early Sessions, 1983 on Slash Records. The Blasters, X, Rank and File, Violent Femmes, Fear, The Germs. Great cover art directed by Lou Beach. Via Planet Records in Cambridge
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The Young Snakes, Bark Along With The Young Snakes, 1982 on Ambiguous Records.
The Young Snakes, Bark Along With The Young Snakes, 1982 on Ambiguous Records. Aimee Mann , Douglas Vargas, and Michael Evans. Extra credit for a pre-internet cat meme cover. Via Planet Records in Cambridge
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Great Lake Swimmers, New Wild Everywhere, 2012 on Nettwerk/Weewerk.
Great Lake Swimmers, New Wild Everywhere, 2012 on Nettwerk/Weewerk. Limited edition of 3000 Being born in Duluth, MN, how could I not love a band called Great Lake Swimmers? Via Planet Records in Cambridge
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Trio, 1987 on Warner Bros.
Trio, 1987 on Warner Bros. Emmylou Harris, Dolly Parton, and Linda Ronstadt. This is one of those albums I was probably too “cool” for when it came out, but learned to appreciate later. Note the paper cutout dolls on the original paper inner sleeve Via Planet Records in Cambridge MA.
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Jerry Harrison, The Red And The Black, 1981 on Sire
After yesterday’s pre-Jerry Harrison Talking Heads, some solo work: Jerry Harrison, The Red And The Black, 1981 on Sire Nona Hendryx , Bernie Worrell, Adrian Belew and other guests on this first solo effort – great record in it’s own right Via Planet Records in Cambridge MA
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Veggie Galaxy – Vegetarian Diner and Vegan Bakery
This weekend during PodCamp Boston I took a trip down the red line to Central square and checked out Veggie Galaxy, the new Vegetarian Diner and Vegan Bakery from the folks who run Veggie Planet. The place looks fantastic – hip, modern but retro, clean, and inviting: I love seeing vegan restaurants get the ambiance…