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Jeff schwartz Pooplist 2003


Jeff schwartz Pooplist 2003

De’ Poopage outta me - from the year 2003’

2003 was a fine year in music I must say. Quite fulfilling to the pallet of my musical tastebuds. In any case, this year specifically birthed many classics for years to come. So lets - a - get - a poopin’ shall we?

1) Stephen Malkmus & The Jicks - Pig Lib (Matador)
How bout’ that there bonus disc? That’s a dandy, I’ll say. As is the brilliance of this record - possibly the most favorite of the year for me. “dark wave” in particular, as well as the jam of “1% of one”.

2) Year of the Rabbit - Year Of The Rabbit (Elektra)
Very anticipated, lived up to my expectations, fun for all ages, better than the last attempt called ON. Ken Andrews is still the master & shall continue to reign as long as failure heads continue to inhabit the planet.

3) Josh Rouse - 1972 - Rykodisc
I was a bit troubled by his last effort, but still wanted to believe in the guy. He did not let me down. Love the sound, artwork & songs. Great use of classic sounds: flute, Wurlitzer, vibraphone, harmonium, Rhodes, bells etc.

4) White Stripes - Elephant - (Third Man /V2)
Believe the hype. How is this band not the biggest band in the world. I did not want to believe the hype, but it is necessary for all mankind to do so & believe in that hype. Plus it’s just good for the bluesy soul man!

5) Jayhawks - Rainy Day Music - (American/Lost Highway)
Excellent. Very solid & strong all the way through. Still miss MO’s additions to this band, but Gary is able to put together some closely superb material. Bravo!

6) V.A. - Dessert Sessions, Volume 9 & 10
V.A. - I see you hearin' me & I heart disco - (Rekords Rekords)

Chock full of all the faves such as: PJ Harvey, Dean Ween, Twiggy, Troy van leewun (formerly from now defunkt Failure) & Josh Homme. It’s great jam influenced out-of-the-ordinary classic drug induced dessert juice.

7) Metallica - St. Anger - (Elektra)
Guilty. but who cares. What can I say? They came back with a killer record, the best effort from them in 10 years I gotta say. Love it.

8) Charlie Parker + Various Artisits - Bird Up - The Charlie Parker Remix Project - (Savoy Jazz)
Was surprised to see who was affiliated with this one. Good Find, as I stumbled across it when I was not even looking for it. Guests include: Me’shell NdegeOcello, Dan the Automator. Rob Swift & the X-ecutioners (everyone’s favorites on the fader), Kronos Quartet & Serj Tankian.

9) Led Zeppelin - How the West Was Won - (Atlantic)
Tremendous! Live Zep at it’s best, without question. Nothing else needs to be said. Just a must piece, gotta have it. Now go & get it if ya aint got it yet. Ya Hear?

10) Sun Kill Moon - Ghosts of the Great Highway - (Jetset)
I’m cheating - just got hip to it this January 04’ still technically under the wire in terms of annual poop date of 1/31 - thanks much KB & EF. I was never a RHP fan EVER. Diverse, love the song titles Glen Tipton, Pancho Villa, Duk Koo Kim. “Lily & Parrots” - how great is that song?!!

Highly notable & worth mentioning:
neil young - on the beach - reissue - (reprise)
the darkness - permission to land - (atlantic)
the thrills - so much for the city - (virgin)
belle & sebastian - dear catastrophe waitress - (rough trade)

(trust me, I’m surprised as you are, but I really dig this record & just for the record - no pun intended - I’ve never liked this band)

letdowns of the year:

jay farrar
owsley
fountains of wayne
radiohead
(ok hate me for this one, most of you will)
new pornographers ( hate me again ;P ) - J

[ jeff schwartz scotch plains, nj ]


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Richard Allen
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Ken Beck
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Kent Benziger
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Paul Cangelosi
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Brennan Cavanaugh
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Duncan Clark
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Damian Cleary*
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Johnny D
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Kevin Ferris
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Jim Finnigan
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Eric Fine
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Bob Fino
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RoseAnn Fino
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Michael Fix
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John Greak
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J.T. Habersaat
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Bruce Handschuh
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Kathena M. Hasbrouck
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Kevin Hodgkiss*
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Michael Hodgkiss
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Andy Jacknick
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Mike Jurkovic
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Rick Lange*
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John Lefsky
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Susan Lyne
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Andrew Martin
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Rich McBride
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Jim Meyers
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Mike Miller
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Matt Nerney
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Irv Rosen
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Kerri Rosen
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Mark Rosen
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Raissa St. Pierre
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Jeff Schwartz
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Praveen Sharma
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Dave Squillante
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John Stewart
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Bill Still*
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Dan Wilmer
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Mark Zip
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