peaceandguitars: I've discovered S.O.A.D. last summer. First I heard "Toxicity" and the next day I bought it and "Mezmerize" (excellent!!!). Got also "Steal This Album" (which I didn't; bought it). This new one ("Hypnotize") is -as you as a fan of them might already know- recorded in the same studio sessions as "Mezmerize", so it's quite much the same kind of stuff... Don't know if it's 'cause of the high expections after "Mezmerize" being so damn good, but "Hypnotize" wasn't that much of a thrill to me... not to say that it isn't a good album; It is, Buy it!

Everybody; go and buy some good new music! It makes you feel ummmhh.

Hi Satchland,

Well it looks like we are in fo some of that white stuff after all! As usual I have many things to say - someone will tell me to shut up one of these days but for now...

Death cube K - Come on the suspence is killing me!! But hey i finally got to listen to some of your tunes - jazzmines song - really nice I thought BUT THEN .. Dominion whoa that was great ..EBE (Oh no something else to wonder about) wow ..The Duel WOW!!!! LUVIN IT. I had been a bit dubious, cos the one I got a bit of the other day, had singing on it that I didn't like (sorry if that's you), but all I can say is don't hide your great talent behind singing, your guitarwork deserves centre stage!!

Slanshroom - Very deep ...very deep and meaningful indeed . I like it I think? If I understood it correctly...hmm I probably didn't...

Delfino - What can I say - there is certainly some very original stuff on your link...I'm still in shock to be honest lol Hip po is very fun..360 mellow needs more to it ..Frenzy - I was expecting faster stuff ..OK.. Happy as a snail lol lol lol...What is the name all about ...interesting....all in all strange, different, not at all what you'd think..I mean all of this as a compliment...look at my face!!

Crushingday62 - Is it you playing guitar on this or singing? Enough is enough - liking it. Baggage - Liking the drums Prospect Road - Great guitar solo's luvin it!

962 - why did I give you my address? ...I'm a goldfish...Oh that's a nice castle...swim..swim..swim Oh look at that castle isn't it nice...swim...swim..a castle wow!

js1200js1000 - Your so sweet to think of me..my day was..well a work day..I do like my work though..hey you still haven't actually told me what you do...it's not really Salty is it? Soz again about the guitar. VINEGAR EH!!!!!!!!

By the way anyone - my favourites drop down thingy is getting very long thanks to all you mega-shredders, can I package them all together anywhere else?

ummmm did I forget anyone? Well hugs to all

Have just booked tickets for something very UN-rock 'n' roll...

Patrick Stewart on stage doing all the roles in Dickens' "A Christmas Carol."

Yngwie...T-Minus 1 hour 30 minutes....lol

crushingday62...nice tune!!

Gobble Gobble...everybody!

castle49...happy birthday...my sis too!

kd6aaj...where you bean?

Capt Steve &Suzie2000:

CHAT STAT!! I was there earlier and no one was there...

gotta have joe...OK..heres a run down on ANELINA & DA KOOK.....I met her when we were both doing the "ODD COUPLE" show,,she played FELIX,,,I played OSCAR,,we fell in love,,,BUT THEN i discovered that she was ACTUALLY Loni Anderson from WKRP IN CINNCINATTI...after abit...I came clean & explained that I was REALLY,,PONCHARELLO..from C.H.I.P.S...She said NO WAY!!..I'm really GINGER from "GILLIGAN'S ISLAND"..I then proceeded to explain to her that I was the BROTHER of a SISTER thats a SON of a COUSINS,,MOTHERS,,DADDYS AUNT,,(The Aunt wasnt really in the family)...Sooooo..Um..DANNNG...I GUESS TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTION,,,YES WE ARE A COUPLE..I hope this helps.

KENIKO,,,TY for the hand shake,,I HOPE A KISS IS NOT IN THE MAIL NEXT...LMAO..By the way,,if you dont mind,,look my member info up & send US a mail..we'd love to send you & Cindy some pics...DONT WORRY,,,NO DIRTY HANDS,,LOL..IF NOT,,That cool...WE UNDERSTAND.

STEEVE T ................... OMG LMFAO damn you sound like Dakook now................only wish it true!!! LMAO

DAMN OLDER MEN!!!!!

Article on Writing Riffs with Counterpoint

Rockers,

I've got another new article up for how to write riffs with intervals (two notes) instead of chord. This one shows how to do counterpoint, including parallel, contrary, and oblique motion. Lots of examples and mps!

http://www.randyellefson.com/guitar/articles/composing/interval_riff_counterpoint.html

DCK: Collective Soul was great, almost passed out though......they didn't come on till 11pm! I have an upper respiratory infection, went to the DR today finally. I'd start to feel better then fell worse..this has been going on for over 3 weeks. Thanks for the Dave Martone Interview & photo of him with JOe. I loved 3 Doors Down, had no idea HE was playing lead!??

Clarky: Happy 2000!! Damn you must've been around Joe's Block a long time to have 2000 posts, cause I know u ain't no post whore....LOL! It's an honor and a pleasure to read your posts as well as being a close friend to you. Friendship is one of God's greatest gifts.....MUSIC is THE Greatest gift!! And you are blessed with both!! Lucky SOB you are!.. LOL. However...... I think being a "great friend" and an "AMazing Musician" is the BEST Gift of ALL. I am honored. I bow to you.

Michelle: Glad you saw it since you were a gazillion posts behind........JBlaze speaks very fondly of you, I wanted to make sure you knew he was asking about you and he was sending us some Canned Florida Sunshine which I could really use now,,,,,,,they are calling for a few inches of snow!! WTHell? I want Spring NOW!! LOL! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! Luv yah!

Do The Stu: Hey Austin!! Welcome Back!! I've been thinking of you........I've missed u dude! Collective Soul was just incredible......I saw the on the Road To Vegas Tour...Kicked Ass They didn't come on till 11 pm so I was very beat up the next day. I stood for 6 hours, agony of de feet...

Happy ThanksGiving to All!

SteveeT: In honor of the special women here, you can show me what'y've got...........ain't nothin I've never seen before...lol

Mari

dakook+ ang...Yngwie was Yngwie...my ears are still ringing...lost some weight he did...looks more stealth than last year....kickin' & flickin'

hey guys,,,,,,,, how is everybody....hope everyone is rocking as usual...!!!!!!

lucysorets..thanks for the mail,,,,yu have one too.,.,,,.....

suzie,,,why apply for a new job?dont yu like teaching????

To all, everywhere....

Whether you celebrate Thanksgiving or not.....it's a good time to reflect on our blessings and be thankful for them. And even to be grateful for the challenges in our lives, as from them we learn and grow the most.

A very happy Thanksgiving to all.... :)

Love ya Joe....will you be celebrating in Vancouver, or back home in San Fran...or perhaps going over the river and through the woods to your sweet mum's house? Wherever you spend it, I hope it's full of blessings for you and your family. :)

joe and everyone else have a happy thanksgiving!!!

hey guys,,,,,

i am looking at someone with info of Stevens new addess and telephone number,,,can anyone help me>???????

Marimari,,,what about yu?can yu help...

OK!

Death Cube K - Have I got two people mixed up here - Is your site/link Rusty Cooley - Did you recognize any of the songs I mentioned? If not put a link on again pretty please! And who is this Rusty Cooley then?