Hello,

I read in the digest the mail about Tommy Hoehnīs "Losing you to sleep" and I agree: what a great record although a bit uneven.

I also have to wonder why there hasnīt been any talk about Van Durenīs Idiot Optimism CD release on Lucky 7 Records. Recorded in the late 70īs, released before only in Japan and got its first release in U.S. in 2003. In the Audities Top 20 voting I put it in the second place on my list even if I was not sure it was eligible for the vote. Absolute classic !
http://www.rounder.com/index.php?id=album.php&catalog_id=6525

Also on the Lucky 7 there is the pre-Big Star band Rock City - s/t CD. Quite essential that too. http://www.rounder.com/index.php?id=album.php&catalog_id=6491
All the best

Jari Makelainen
Helsinki, Finland