Marc Ribot: Shoe String Symphonettes (A lot of Ribot purists think this is one of his strongest, most diverse, most adventurous releases but I find myself listening to all of his other albums far more freqently.) Elvis Costello: For The Stars (Due to Anne Sophie von Otter's presence this is not strictly an "Elvis Costello release," but he produced it, sang back-ups, wrote half the songs and put himself on the cover, so it's eligible. Listened to it a number of times to give it a fair shake, but just couldn't warm to it.) Uri Caine -- Blue Wail. (eh) Bill Frisell -- Sweetest Punch (too easy listening) Richard Thompson -- Henry The Human Fly (a sorrier debut has never been released) Randy Newman -- Faust (overproduced, boring) Marvin Gaye -- The Last Concert Tour The Who -- Tommy (am I the only one who thinks the premise of this pretentious "rock opera" is just plain silly?) Flame away.... tom ______________________________________________________________________ Phil Spector: "I've been listening to a lot of Andrew Lloyd Webber lately, and enjoying it. Someday I hope to set his stuff to music."