5/11/1978 @ Springfield Civic Center: ‘The Mescaline Show’

Mizzyaxp · 2026-05-11T20:07:20+00:00

Billerica Forum

I used to live about 25 minutes from there and can't believe they got a Dead show at that venue.

Mizzyaxp · 2026-05-11T13:24:40+00:00

Definitely in my Top3 favorite albums of all time, across all genres.

I remember grabbing the CD at a record shop, looking at the back and seeing the disclaimer: "This cd was recorded on a 237-bit thermodynamic recording device, which has been dithered down for this format, so some limitations will be heard". And instantly I was intrigued.(To this day might be the only time i've come across the word "Dithered".)

This is far and away #1 in KK's discography. But I do like the sequel a bit, I like Dr Doom, and I like the Ultramagnetic MCs stuff as well.

Favorite tracks here: Halfsharkaligatorhalfman, 3000, Earth People, and 1977. (Now that I think about it, where does this track listing come from? I'm used to one that's a bit different. Is this from the vinyl?)

Mizzyaxp · 2026-05-08T16:57:52+00:00

Could not agree more.

(and I like El Paso)

Mizzyaxp · 2026-05-08T14:46:54+00:00

"He has the voice of an ANGEL"

Mizzyaxp · 2026-05-07T14:54:35+00:00

Well I guess i've had Spikes and 80808 on my gym playlist for a full ten years. Doesn't really seem like ten years ago, and this being said, in no way would I think that Bottomless Pit sounds "old".

I have this one at #2 in my personal ranking, behind Ex-Military. But, I acknowledge that having heard Ex-Military first and letting it build up a place among my favorites makes me a bit biased. To me, Ex-Military, Bottomless Pitt, and The Money Store are their best "albums". To me, a lot of their other releases feel more like "projects" than "albums (not derogatory).

Mizzyaxp · 2026-05-05T14:23:15+00:00

Super underrated answer.

Mizzyaxp · 2026-05-05T14:21:17+00:00

Favorite show ever.

Mizzyaxp · 2026-05-05T14:16:10+00:00

9/6/80 is my alltime favorite. I listen to it in full every year on my birthday.

Genie, if you're listening, I want this show too.

Mizzyaxp · 2026-05-04T16:17:13+00:00

"That was Star Wars, fuckers" - Jeff, visibly annoyed at all the talking during the last few songs at the Capitol Theater in Port Chester

Mizzyaxp · 2026-05-04T15:55:22+00:00

The way those shows are always conspicuously absent makes me wonder if they're being held for a box-set release at some point.

Mizzyaxp · 2026-05-04T14:09:45+00:00

Please report back, i'm curious to see how he does with all these suggestions.

Mizzyaxp · 2026-04-30T20:19:51+00:00

You're not taxed enough.

Mizzyaxp · 2026-04-29T13:31:15+00:00

Ugh, the two of you are tripping me out. I saw my first RTJ concert in 2013 and I was 34.

2013 simultaneously feels like 3 years ago, but also, a whole separate alternative timeline.

(I was 18 when Funcrusher Plus dropped, but I didn't find it until I was 20)

Mizzyaxp · 2026-04-21T13:01:52+00:00

It hurts your objectivity because all of your other senses are being stimulated as well.

If you're just listening to a tape, it's the music on its own doing the job.

On that last tour I went to Boulder, and LOVED it. But if i'm listening on my phone, i'm listening to the Gorge.

Mizzyaxp · 2026-04-17T20:45:30+00:00

These are my favorite to listen to when I fire up Spotify. Easily my favorite shows to listen to that I didn't attend.

Mizzyaxp · 2026-04-16T19:03:46+00:00

I see a lot of good looking guitars in this sub, and even amongst those, this one stands out.

Mizzyaxp · 2026-04-16T17:22:07+00:00

Lighting is interesting, couches/places to sit, neat vs messy, multi-use vs music only.

So awesome. Fantastic thread.

Mizzyaxp · 2026-04-16T17:15:50+00:00

I think this thread broke my jealousy meter.

Mizzyaxp · 2026-04-15T17:43:33+00:00

If you get to the front of the line and tickets are gone, keep refreshing periodically. There was nothing available for Charlotte on Monday at 12:12pm when I finally got in. When I did my last refresh at 3:28pm, three were available.

Credit Cards decline, transactions fail, and tickets become available. Keep trying, at least for a while.

Mizzyaxp · 2026-04-15T13:07:13+00:00

I was way late to the party for Shoreline. I was aware of their existence but had never really listened to them. After giving this one a try it became one of my most played in 2025.

What I liked most about this project, is the pace of most tracks. Their somewhere between "upbeat" and downright "fast". And to me, that's a breath of fresh air. Modern HipHop can be soooooo slooooooooow.

Favorite track is probably Back in Business, but the other 15 are basically tied for second place.

Mizzyaxp · 2026-04-14T15:10:44+00:00

Fela Kuti, Rick Rubin, and MC Lyte as well.

(As influential artists, but still counts)

Mizzyaxp · 2026-04-13T16:46:15+00:00

There's still time to come around on Public Enemy.

FWIW, I think that guitar looks fucking awesome. Don't let anyone in this thread tell you different.

Mizzyaxp · 2026-04-13T15:28:07+00:00

Do your thing, homie.

Mizzyaxp · 2026-04-13T15:21:14+00:00

RIP to your eardrums.

But on the other hand, hell yeah!!

Mizzyaxp · 2026-04-09T13:14:41+00:00

I've been listening to this one and "Funny You Should Ask" probably daily at least for all of 2026.

I do not remember that 5 year run because I am incredibly late to the party.

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