Unfortunately, I think many of us have gone through the issue of substance abuse with a friend or a family member. My friend was self-medicating from the trauma of his childhood. His father was a nasty brutal man. But our society never looks at the issue in this way. We prefer to think in terms of punishment only. When what we really need is a functioning mental health/healthcare system. So people can actually get the help they need without feeling like they are a burden. Anyway...thanks for watching. Shawn
Definitely Thunders had a lot of sad things surrounding him, great album by him and interesting lyric. Lot of music that I don’t know about but a good mix of groups I am familiar with. Snatching defeat from the jaws of victory, I like that
Johnny Thunder was kinda easy to dismiss as a loser junkie who never really fulfilled his goals. But how many musicians have a resume that includes the NY Dolls, The Heartbreakers and 2-3 great solo albums? I think there's a lot of talent that was struggling to be heard. Unfortunately the man was haunted by some demons that wouldn't let him be free. Thanks, Steve. Hope you are well. Happy holidays to you and your family.
Nice entry Shawn, really like that Bohren too, Dolores is my favorite of theirs, probably because it was my introduction to them. While it obviously is, I never really see ITCOY as a cover record, he really makes those songs his own. Sorry to hear about your friend, unfortunately most of us know or have known someone struggling like that. Interested to see if Stunty ends up doing this!
This was a fun vinyl tag. I appreciate you nominating me. I should have know that you would be hip to Bohren. Such an interesting atmosphere that the bands creates. I'm shocked that they aren't more popular. Dolores is great but i think Piano Night is a bit difference; a place where the band took a slight turn away from usual sound. Worth checking out if you haven't had a chance.
Complete understood. I kinda felt the same way myself. I had considered doing the tag previously, but couldn't get my head around the concept. Nevertheless, I'm glad our friend Thijs kinda nugged me in the direction. It was interesting to take a look at a few albums that have been neglect for some time. For example, I can't remember when I last listened to a Smiths album. Hey...we'll see you on Friday. Cheers! Shawn
@@StuntrockConfusion 30 plus? wow. I also have a bit of a problem with Morrissey's big mouth. There's a lot of hate to be found in his view, I usually dismiss those political views in the area of music but there is some about the man i particularly dislike. (not to say that he's not talented). Back in my HS days if you liked bands like the Smiths or the Cure, you got tagged with some genuine nastiness for the more...athletic-types. lol. It certainly was cool to like any music left-of-center in the American Midwest. Cheers.
@@the-vinyl-dreamscape5084When I was in middle school, I brought home a dubbed copy of the Strange ways album by the Smiths. My dad suggested I bring it to living room and he put it on his big stereo. “Girlfriend in a Coma came on and he looked at me like he wanted to break it into pieces and slap me. Growing up in 1980’s Pittsburgh was not exactly the place you wanted to wear your Smiths t shirt to school. The jocks were brutal.
I should have known you would be hip to Bohren, Jose. I think that the reason Piano Nights is so interesting and appealing is that there a bit more variation between tracks. Of course, Black Earth and Geisterfaust are also excellent albums. Cheers! Shawn
Interesting picks Shawn. And personal stories I can certainly (maybe most of us) relate to. It’s sad, sobering and painful to see your close ones fall victim to substance abuse and self destruction. Great video as always and happy holidays to you and yours. Perhaps we will have a chance to chat on Stunty’ LS. Hopefully
I understand and you are right - in fact, my father struggled with substance abuse. His drinking really destroyed all that he valued; losing a business and hurting his relationship with his family. That doesn't mean he was a bad person, per se. He was actually a smart and thoughtful man but he had his cross to bare. Eventually, he did stop drinking and the last 15 years of his were truly wonderful. Happy holiday to you. And i hope you get a chance to enjoy your family. Nothing is more important. Cheers! See you on Friday. Shawn
You will definitely be the only person who not only chooses Einstürzende Neubauten , but also includes Bohren and Der Club of Gore. Brilliant stuff! We all know someone. I have a cousin that I was quite close with who destroyed his life with ice. He had it all (great girlfriend, house, car, fantastic collection of electronic 12"s & stereo) & lost everything. I've tried to build a bridge with him several times over the years, but no longer wants anything to do with me or my family. The last I heard is that he served time for assault & now lives alone in a caravan park. Against All Odds is so bad that it's just about a yacht rock classic now. That's all yacht rock means to me, just shit music 😂 Philthy Phil is the worst, besides U2 & Van Morrison (except Them) Ha, ha I guess that makes me the sad bastard. Cheers...Ben
Substance abuse is so difficult; in many cases there is trauma involved. I believe that was the case with my buddie. He came from the "perfect family". Lots of money, big house, went to church twice a week. But the father was abusive and once that happens it becomes extremely difficult to avoid trouble. I love Borhen - such a unique atmosphere that they create with (mostly) acoustic instruments. Thanks for watching, Ben. Cheers.
moving story about your friend and the KK song. i used to have some bohren on CD, will have to listen again.
Unfortunately, I think many of us have gone through the issue of substance abuse with a friend or a family member. My friend was self-medicating from the trauma of his childhood. His father was a nasty brutal man. But our society never looks at the issue in this way. We prefer to think in terms of punishment only. When what we really need is a functioning mental health/healthcare system. So people can actually get the help they need without feeling like they are a burden. Anyway...thanks for watching. Shawn
Definitely Thunders had a lot of sad things surrounding him, great album by him and interesting lyric. Lot of music that I don’t know about but a good mix of groups I am familiar with. Snatching defeat from the jaws of victory, I like that
Johnny Thunder was kinda easy to dismiss as a loser junkie who never really fulfilled his goals. But how many musicians have a resume that includes the NY Dolls, The Heartbreakers and 2-3 great solo albums? I think there's a lot of talent that was struggling to be heard. Unfortunately the man was haunted by some demons that wouldn't let him be free. Thanks, Steve. Hope you are well. Happy holidays to you and your family.
Nice entry Shawn, really like that Bohren too, Dolores is my favorite of theirs, probably because it was my introduction to them. While it obviously is, I never really see ITCOY as a cover record, he really makes those songs his own. Sorry to hear about your friend, unfortunately most of us know or have known someone struggling like that. Interested to see if Stunty ends up doing this!
This was a fun vinyl tag. I appreciate you nominating me. I should have know that you would be hip to Bohren. Such an interesting atmosphere that the bands creates. I'm shocked that they aren't more popular. Dolores is great but i think Piano Night is a bit difference; a place where the band took a slight turn away from usual sound. Worth checking out if you haven't had a chance.
Hey Shawn, I did write a comment on the original tag video. Thanks for thinking of me, even if the moniker Sad Bastard is disheartening to me, hahaha
Complete understood. I kinda felt the same way myself. I had considered doing the tag previously, but couldn't get my head around the concept. Nevertheless, I'm glad our friend Thijs kinda nugged me in the direction. It was interesting to take a look at a few albums that have been neglect for some time. For example, I can't remember when I last listened to a Smiths album. Hey...we'll see you on Friday. Cheers! Shawn
@@the-vinyl-dreamscape5084 Smiths? probably 33-34 years for me
@@StuntrockConfusion 30 plus? wow. I also have a bit of a problem with Morrissey's big mouth. There's a lot of hate to be found in his view, I usually dismiss those political views in the area of music but there is some about the man i particularly dislike. (not to say that he's not talented). Back in my HS days if you liked bands like the Smiths or the Cure, you got tagged with some genuine nastiness for the more...athletic-types. lol. It certainly was cool to like any music left-of-center in the American Midwest. Cheers.
@@the-vinyl-dreamscape5084When I was in middle school, I brought home a dubbed copy of the Strange ways album by the Smiths. My dad suggested I bring it to living room and he put it on his big stereo. “Girlfriend in a Coma came on and he looked at me like he wanted to break it into pieces and slap me. Growing up in 1980’s Pittsburgh was not exactly the place you wanted to wear your Smiths t shirt to school. The jocks were brutal.
that's exactly what a sad bastard would say
I'm always forgetting on buying that Bohren & Der Club of Gore album, I've always loved it. Great records!
I should have known you would be hip to Bohren, Jose. I think that the reason Piano Nights is so interesting and appealing is that there a bit more variation between tracks. Of course, Black Earth and Geisterfaust are also excellent albums. Cheers! Shawn
Interesting picks Shawn. And personal stories I can certainly (maybe most of us) relate to. It’s sad, sobering and painful to see your close ones fall victim to substance abuse and self destruction.
Great video as always and happy holidays to you and yours.
Perhaps we will have a chance to chat on Stunty’ LS. Hopefully
I understand and you are right - in fact, my father struggled with substance abuse. His drinking really destroyed all that he valued; losing a business and hurting his relationship with his family. That doesn't mean he was a bad person, per se. He was actually a smart and thoughtful man but he had his cross to bare. Eventually, he did stop drinking and the last 15 years of his were truly wonderful. Happy holiday to you. And i hope you get a chance to enjoy your family. Nothing is more important. Cheers! See you on Friday. Shawn
You will definitely be the only person who not only chooses Einstürzende Neubauten , but also includes Bohren and Der Club of Gore. Brilliant stuff!
We all know someone. I have a cousin that I was quite close with who destroyed his life with ice. He had it all (great girlfriend, house, car, fantastic collection of electronic 12"s & stereo) & lost everything. I've tried to build a bridge with him several times over the years, but no longer wants anything to do with me or my family. The last I heard is that he served time for assault & now lives alone in a caravan park.
Against All Odds is so bad that it's just about a yacht rock classic now. That's all yacht rock means to me, just shit music 😂 Philthy Phil is the worst, besides U2 & Van Morrison (except Them) Ha, ha I guess that makes me the sad bastard. Cheers...Ben
Substance abuse is so difficult; in many cases there is trauma involved. I believe that was the case with my buddie. He came from the "perfect family". Lots of money, big house, went to church twice a week. But the father was abusive and once that happens it becomes extremely difficult to avoid trouble. I love Borhen - such a unique atmosphere that they create with (mostly) acoustic instruments. Thanks for watching, Ben. Cheers.