25 - Missionaria Protectiva: The Bene Gesserit spread their religion and myths through this program. Play something that has to do with faith.
D’Angelo and the Vanguard - Black Messiah
24 - Liet-Kynes: This planetologist has one foot in the Imperium and one in the culture of the Fremen. Play something that blends 2 (or more) genres.
The 5.6.7.8's - The 5.6.7.8's
Just watched Kill Bill last night, so this group came to mind. Japanese rock band that mixes surf, rockabilly...
22 - Filmbook: In honor of these audio-visual books, play something that has a good music video to one or more of the songs (and share the video if its available online).
Vampire Weekend - Contra
I always liked the Giving Up the Gun music video and the Jake Gyllenhaal cameo.
Well shoot. I ordered it thinking it was the Tone Poet along with Clubhouse. I'll keep Clubhouse but I emailed them to cancel Donald Byrd.
Edit: Got a response from their CS saying they cannot cancel the order because it has "reached the warehouse and is ready to ship." That doesn't make sense...
21 - Alia Atreides: Play something by someone wise beyond their years.
Wu-Tang Clan - Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)
The members of the Clan were all in their early 20s when this album was released. Listening to it they all strike me as being older.
20 - Gholas: These clones are made from the bodies of the dead. Play something from a band or artist who returned from a long hiatus.
Witch - Zango
A Zamrock band whose last album was released in 1984. In 1014 they reunited and recorded this record in 2023. I never would’ve expected this album...
19 - Mentats: These humans have been trained to do great calculations in their minds. Play an artist you consider a genius.
Quincy Jones - Back on the Block
One of his more underrated albums IMO.
18 - Crysknife: This blade is made from the tooth of giant sandworms. Play something by a solo artist that was once part of a band.
Teddy Pendergrass - Life is a Song Worth Singing
Teddy started out as the lead singer of the soul group Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes
I saw that. For a while I was regretting skipping it, but it turns out I may have dodged a bullet. I can't recall getting a ROTM that sounded downright BAD, so this is surprising to me. Cicely has usually done really good work.
17 - CHOAM: This corporation/cartel controls the economy of the universe. Play something from a major label.
Lucinda Williams - Car Wheels On A Gravel Road
Mercury Records
16 - Duncan Idaho: In honor of this fierce warrior, play something that doesn't quit.
Willie Nelson - Phases And Stages
I don’t think Willie will stop recording or touring until he’s physically incapable of doing so.
15 - Sietch Tabr: This is the home community of the Fremen Paul lives with. Play something from one of your favorite musical scenes, communities, collectives, or movements.
Blondie - Parallel Lines
I love the mid-late 70’s New York rock scene. I was born way too late to experience it...
14 - Paul Atreides: Play something by someone has been, or has been called, the "savior" of their genre.
Guns N' Roses - Appetite For Destruction
GNR helped steer rock music away from the glam metal that was dominating the genre at the time. I’m sure some would’ve considered them “saviors” for...
13 - Thumpers: These devices call sandworms with their steady beat. Play something where the drumming or beats take center stage.
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Blood Sugar Sex Magik
I love Chad Smith’s drumming. Him and Flea really know how to lay down a groove.
12 - Little Maker: These baby sandworms are also known as sandtrout. Play something early by someone who went on to bigger things.
Donald Byrd - Chant
Recorded in 1961, this record features one of the first (if not the first) appearances from Herbie Hancock.
I just saw him perform in Austin a...