That is why I own very little of the early Rippingtons' music. I liked the new Ripps CD pretty much...until the new Spyro Gyra came out. I still play them both, but I play the Spyro Gyra more. Peace and goodwill.

Artist's career's have peaks and valley's.
I'll paraphase Dylan here-since the recent interview of Russ pointed out that Dylan and Russ are among other great song writers who paint(Joni Mitchell is another):
''The problem isn't me-it's some of those fans. Ten years later, they want a carbon copy of Blonde On Blonde. I'm skilled enough at this point that I could write and record a Blonde On Blonde in a minute. Those same fans would then criticize it as outdated. But 20 years from now a small vocal minority-

-(cont'd)-they will still want Blonde On Blonde....but I don't care....I'll just keep makin the most honest records I can, about where I am at that moment....and hopefully have more peaks.''
With that attitude, Dylan's had a score more peaks since those statements.
I want that SAME attitude from Russ-always.
I think he's got it!
With Russ' talent. ya KNOW that we are gonna see alot more 'peaks' from the Ripps.
In my sometimes humble opinion.
Peace.
Paul

I agree, but alot is not a word. Sorry, but I am a high school English teacher, and one lousy typist.

Friends, I was on a multiple-hour train trip the other day and decided to give Modern Art a fresh listen. Wow. Either my musical taste has changed or I had my head up my you-know-what before. Or both. This CD is quickly becoming one of my favorite current listens.

I like it more every time that I listen to it! Check out the Youtube video of the Ripps performing Modern Art on the Spirit Cruise in July - I think that Kat posted it somewhere on this BB. Two months and one day (well, 35 minutes) until I get to see the Ripps live - yeah!

Hey guys (if you're lurking) - safe travels to Tokyo - I wish that I was going - maybe next time! Can't wait to see you next month! I'm listening to Modern Art a lot - LOVE IT more every time!