Hey - I think Hamid will more than hold his own with Painkiller- I was listening to "THe All-Star Game" with him/W. Parker/A. Silva/Marshall Allen and Kidd Jordan (newly released on Eremite) last night and thinking how 'rockin' Hamid's playing was sounding in parts (BTW the whole album is superb). My suspicion is that he will fit in very well and that Painkiller will be in top form. On another topic - I was planning on buying the Melvins - Gluey Porch Treatment that was released a couple of years ago (with a bunch of bonus demo tracks). But I notice that the entire album is also included in the CD issue of Ozma by the band. Any rec's on which one to get (e.g. is Ozma better than the bonus demo tracks, is the sound better on the reissue etc.)?? Thanks for any info. that anyone can provide. Listening to Nels Cline Singers - Instrumentals right now - GREAT! Mike