I don't know why but I every time I get a new CD, with few exceptions, I am disappointed by the first track. Then, I usually enjoy the rest. Eventually I warm up to the first track but it's an odd pattern.

Not sure if its a mental thing or maybe my ears are breaking in each time.

Would you be interested in being the subject of my next Grand Rounds presentation?

I know that Bren is a hard act to follow, but think of the contribution you could make to science!

Sure. Go for it.

But does not "Grand Rounds" infer that there will be other doctors present? While we have many practicing psychologists on this board but as far as I know, only you hold a license.

The Who - Quadrophenia remastered I finally ordered this from Amazon. Wore out the vinyl version many years ago. This cd just beckons to be played loud!

Playing The Who at levels quieter than what I like to call "sharing levels" is pretty much a sin.

Agreed! Same goes for AC/DC. unless you've got a window about to shatter somewhere you ain't playing it loud enough!.
Speaking of loud. just listened to MUSE Absolution today. sounds quite good. Most of their albums are actually quite descent.

The new John Mayer double cd "Where the Light Is - Live in Los Angeles" is really good

Taken By Trees - Open Field

I have to say this is a pretty cool album. Very minimalistic, but the singer has a sweet voice, and there's a soft sheen to the sound. Beautiful.

Bikini Kill - Reject All American

Kathleen Hanna's vocals crack me up. In a good way.

Spoon - Gimme Fiction
Deerhoof - Apple O'
- The Runners Four
- Reveille

Fun stuff. Thanks to your mix, Sean. I've only listened to the Deerhoof once through so far, and it was in the background, but I liked what I heard.