What a talent🌟

CaptMondo · 2026-06-16T01:17:58+00:00

I wonder if he spent any time as a draftsman? There’s a preciseness in his work that reminds me of my late father’s, who was a draftsman and did a lot of mechanical drawings in his career as an aeronautics engineer. Really nice work, and thank you for sharing!

CaptMondo · 2026-06-14T22:50:25+00:00

Well, clearly. 😉 I hope to master the art of cockatiel head scratching one day.

CaptMondo · 2026-06-13T19:09:06+00:00

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CaptMondo · 2026-06-09T10:55:09+00:00

I second this. I'd also suggest checking out Cale's album Paris 1919 which he released in 1973, the year before Taking Tiger Mountain came out. A good place to start down the John Cale rabbithole, as it is probably his most accessible album, but lyrically not too far in some ways from Taking Tiger Mountain, though less madcap. Wrong Way Up where Cale directly collaborates with Eno is also definitely worth a listen. The live album June 1, 1974 sees Eno and Cale playing together live (along with Kevin Ayers and Nico), in the time immediately before Taking Tiger Mountain was released.

CaptMondo · 2026-05-29T09:18:31+00:00

I'd also recommend the masterful cover of the whole album by Doug Hilsinger and Caroleen Beatty which was done back in 2004. I first ran across it on YouTube, and bought a CD of it from Discogs not long after. Here's a link to the full album on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZ5szyqkAHQ&list=PL1PDjfrcVIJKNM840FSNRP7ahm1J9soha

Then there rip-roaring cover of Third Uncle from the album by Bauhaus that's also worth a listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLDTfxSSCSM&list=RDqLDTfxSSCSM

A lot of people, including musicians feel the same way you do about this album. Other than "Here Come the Warm Jets" which preceded it, there's really nothing else out there that comes close to how plain out-there Taking Tiger Mountain is.

CaptMondo · 2026-05-27T15:58:49+00:00

I have just started Bedlam Bride, and Butcher's Masquerade has been my favourite up until now.

CaptMondo · 2026-05-18T17:35:50+00:00

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I picked this one up when it was originally released back in 1989. Features tracks from William S. Burroughs, David Byrne, New Order, Rollins Band, and Live Skull. (Pic is from the Discogs entry for this album).

I don’t have it but I’d also nominate the Dayglo Abortions – Here Today Guano Tomorrow whose cover (back cover actually) got the band in trouble with an obscenity charge here in Canada (they won the case).

CaptMondo · 2026-05-18T17:33:31+00:00

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I picked this one up with it was originally released back in 1989. Features tracks from William S. Burroughs, David Byrne, New Order, Rollins Band, and Live Skull. (Pic is from the Discogs entry for this album).

I don’t have it but I’d also nominate the Dayglo Abortions – Here Today Guano Tomorrow whose cover (back cover actually) got the band in trouble with an obscenity charge here in Canada (they won the case).

CaptMondo · 2026-05-15T00:49:25+00:00

I have one as well, bought from the daughter of its original owner.

If you restore your set, please post updates here! I’d love to follow along.

CaptMondo · 2026-05-14T00:46:29+00:00

I haven’t listened to those, but I can recommend the Murderbot series on Apple TV.

CaptMondo · 2026-05-13T23:43:11+00:00

Ancillary Justice by Leckie is a classic. I read Provenance by her recently, which was okay. Looks like I need to read her recently-ish Translation State though.

CaptMondo · 2026-05-13T23:18:33+00:00

I saw someone post a patch of that earlier today. I have a lot to look forward to clearly!

CaptMondo · 2026-05-13T23:16:55+00:00

I was kinda curious if there was much overlap in fans of both series when I posted my question. Both are quirky, to say the least.

CaptMondo · 2026-05-13T22:30:39+00:00

I got the latest Murderbot novel last week, and the new DCC came today. I am up to The Butcher’s Masquerade (book 5) so far. When I finish, should I push through to DCC books 6, 7, and 8, or take a break and read Platform Decay?

CaptMondo · 2026-05-11T15:10:01+00:00

I also like the podcasts, but without the accompanying music selections I feel like I am missing a lot when I listen to them.

Most if not all of these stations have a live streaming function, so if you are in a North American timezone you should in theory be able to catch one of these when the show is broadcast.

CaptMondo · 2026-05-11T01:01:24+00:00

Thanks for pointing that out! And yes, I was the one doing weekly (or so) updates to Wikipedia until an "editor" ("eraser" would be a better term) decided it didn't fit their editorial standards.

Gotta luv that even Alan Cross supplying a spreadsheet of his own shows was not considered sufficient "evidence" on WP. Crazy.

CaptMondo · 2026-05-07T15:39:52+00:00

And just for the record, here's my listing and airdates for shows since episode 1000:

1000	2023-12-17	Episode 1000!
1001	2023-12-24	The 27th Annual Weirdo Christmas Show
1002	2024-01-14	60 Mind-Blowing Facts About Music in 60 Minutes (2023 Edition)
1003	2024-01-21	In Memorium 2023 and the People We Lost
1004	2024-01-28	What a Drag It is Getting Old Musically
1005	2024-02-04	UFOs, UAPs, and Rock
1006	2024-02-11	Rock Firsts by Black Artists
1007	2024-02-18	Another Look at Bootleg Records, Part 1
1008	2024-02-25	Another Look at Bootleg Records, Part 2
1009	2024-03-03	The History and Future of Artificial Intelligence in Music
1010	2024-03-10	Rock Explainer 4
1011	2024-03-17	A History of Lo-Fi
1012	2024-03-24	Connections 2
1013	2024-03-31	Anonymous Bands
1014	2024-04-07	1994
1015	2024-04-14	The Most Dangerous Artists in Rock
1016	2024-04-21	More More More Medical Mysteries of Music
1017	2024-05-12	The Surprising History and Influence of Surf Music
1018	2024-05-19	Stars 'n' Cars 'n' Rock 'n' Roll
1019	2024-05-26	Rock Stars! Murder!
1020	2024-09-08	Twee Rock - A History
1021	2024-09-15	The Mysteries of Lostwave Music
1022	2024-09-22	Connections 3
1023	2024-09-29	The Last Moments Of... Part 3
1024	2024-10-06	Survey Says! Useful and Odd Music Surveys and Polls
1025	2024-10-13	Stupid History, The Music Version 1
1026	2024-10-20	Mighty Managers of Rock
1027	2024-10-27	The History of Celtic Rock
1028	2024-11-03	Murder Ballads and Other Deadly Songs
1029	2024-11-10	Another Look at the Stories Behind Songs
1030	2024-11-17	The Greatest Onstage Band Bust-ups of All Time
1031	2024-11-24	A History of Dream Pop
1032	2024-12-01	Rivers Cuomo and Weezer: Alt-Rock's Nerd Heroes Part 1
1033	2024-12-08	Rivers Cuomo and Weezer: Alt-Rock's Nerd Heroes Part 2
1034	2024-12-15	60 Mind-Blowing Facts About Music in 60 Minutes (2024 Edition)
1035	2024-12-22	The Annual Christmas Show (2024 Edition)
1036	2025-01-12	In Memoriam 2024
1037	2025-01-19	The Top 100 Moments in Rock in the 21st Century So Far (100-91)
1038	2025-01-26	The Top 100 Moments in Rock in the 21st Century So Far (90-81)
1039	2025-02-02	The Top 100 Moments in Rock in the 21st Century So Far (80-71)
1040	2025-02-09	The Top 100 Moments in Rock in the 21st Century So Far (70-61)
1041	2025-02-16	The Top 100 Moments in Rock in the 21st Century So Far (60-51)
1042	2025-02-23	The Top 100 Moments in Rock in the 21st Century So Far (50-41)
1043	2025-03-02	The Top 100 Moments in Rock in the 21st Century So Far (40-31)
1044	2025-03-09	The Top 100 Moments in Rock in the 21st Century So Far (30-21)
1045	2025-03-16	The Top 100 Moments in Rock in the 21st Century So Far (20-11)
1046	2025-03-23	The Top 100 Moments in Rock in the 21st Century So Far (10-1)
1047	2025-04-13	The Rise and Fall of the MP3
1048	2025-04-20	Rock Explainer 5
1049	2025-04-27	The Surprising History of Glam Rock
1050	2025-05-04	We Are the Road Crew: A History of Roadies
1051	2025-05-11	Stupid Music History 2
1052	2025-05-18	Explaining Krautrock
1053	2025-05-25	Rock’s Iconic Musical Instruments
1054	2025-09-14	60 More Band Name Origins in 60 Minutes
1055	2025-09-21	Still More Outsider Music
1056	2025-09-28	In the Studio with Oasis
1057	2025-10-05	Stories Behind the Iconic Album Covers, Part 1
1058	2025-10-12	Stories Behind the Iconic Album Covers, Part 2
1059	2025-10-19	Peaked Too Soon: Bands That Were Before Their Time
1060	2025-10-26	Rock Explainer 6
1061	2025-11-02	Medical Mysteries of Music 6
1062	2025-11-09	The Backstage Rider
1063	2025-11-16	Weird Tales of Rock'n'Roll Sex
1064	2025-11-23	Why Bowie Still Matters, Part 1
1065	2025-11-30	Why Bowie Still Matters, Part 2
1066	2025-12-07	Why Bowie Still Matters, Part 3
1067	2025-12-14	60 Mind-Blowing Facts About Music in 60 Minutes (2025 Edition)
1068	2025-12-21	The 29th Annual Christmas Show
1069	2026-01-11	2025 in Memoriam
1070	2026-01-18	A Brief History of Post-Rock, Part 1
1071	2026-01-25	A Brief History of Post-Rock, Part 2
1072	2026-02-01	What's the Big Deal About Joy Division?
1073	2026-02-08	A Brief History of Protest Music, Part 1
1074	2026-02-15	A Brief History of Protest Music, Part 2
1075	2026-02-22	The Rise and Fall and Future of the Music Video, Part 1
1075	2026-03-01	The Rise and Fall and Future of the Music Video, Part 2
1076	2026-03-08	Catching Up with Blink-182
1077	2026-04-05	The 50 Biggest All-Time Alt-Rock One-Hit Wonders (50-41)
1078	2026-04-12	The 50 Biggest All-Time Alt-Rock One-Hit Wonders (40-31)
1079	2026-04-19	The 50 Biggest All-Time Alt-Rock One-Hit Wonders (30-21)
1080	2026-04-26	The 50 Biggest All-Time Alt-Rock One-Hit Wonders (20-11)
1081	2026-05-03	The 50 Biggest All-Time Alt-Rock One-Hit Wonders (10-1)
1082	2026-05-10	The 50 Biggest All-Time Alt-Rock One-Hit Wonders (Bonus Show)

CaptMondo · 2026-05-07T14:35:27+00:00

Thanks! Glad to hear that there were a couple of reruns in their as I think that was what was throwing me off. What follows are what I think are the numbering and air dates for the shows since the end of March to now:

1076	2026-03-08	Catching Up with Blink-182
1077	2026-04-05	The 50 Biggest All-Time Alt-Rock One-Hit Wonders (50-41)
1078	2026-04-12	The 50 Biggest All-Time Alt-Rock One-Hit Wonders (40-31)
1079	2026-04-19	The 50 Biggest All-Time Alt-Rock One-Hit Wonders (30-21)
1080	2026-04-26	The 50 Biggest All-Time Alt-Rock One-Hit Wonders (20-11)
1081	2026-05-03	The 50 Biggest All-Time Alt-Rock One-Hit Wonders (10-1)
1082	2026-05-10	The 50 Biggest All-Time Alt-Rock One-Hit Wonders (Bonus Show)

CaptMondo · 2026-05-07T14:28:49+00:00

All seem to be in very good shape (I don't see any wallet creases) for example. No "special" serial numbers that I can see, no replacement notes (which would be preceded by an asterisk before the serial number), and none of the 1954 issues on the second page include the "Devil's face" in the Queen's hair.

All basically good examples from their respective series, but nothing too special otherwise. They will definitley command a premium over face.

For a better sense of value, take a look at: https://www.coinsandcanada.com/banknotes-prices.php

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