>>Just ordered NIN's Ghosts cd online. I've only listened to a few tracks of this one and so far, so good. The first few tracks are quite beautiful. <<

I have it also, it's growing on me. Had to get it because of the Adrian Belew connection.  :-)

>>Through an acquaintance, I picked up The Dropkick Murphys' Warriors Code. This one is a bit more troubling for me. I do like it and it is growing, but I think being closer to fifty than thirty and the change in my ears, American Irish punk music is just sort of too loud. <<

I'm over 50 and I love the Dropkick Murphys. I think it is their positive message that attracts me to their music. I like "Blackout" the best, so far.

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As always, I like to play the "how many albums on this list did Adrian Belew appear on" ?