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Lost Gem: "Mistreated" - Deep Purple (1974)

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"Since my baby left me... I've been losing my mind." --> Deep Purple <-- Deep Purple was a different band from their "Smoke On Water" days. Singer Ian Gillan and bassist Roger Glover had left the band in '73, leaving axe legend Ritchie Blackmore and bandmates to find replacements. Enter bassist Glen Hughes and then unknown vocalist David Coverdale . Coverdal e (future Whitesnake frontman) had much to prove, daring to replace loyal Purple fans' favorite vocalist... Ian Gillan . But with Blackmore and company's thunder... DP released a solid and very underrated album that stands firmly on its own legs. Lost Gem:-->   "Mistreated" ...buried deep on side two is a searing rock-blues wailer that leaves no doubt of Coverdale's qualifications.   Blackmore's sweet riffing and exit solo make it very clear they can still throw it down. Have you heard this Gem? I've been mistreated, I've been abused.

Lost Gem: "If She Wants Me" - Belle & Sebastian (2003)

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"If I could do just one near perfect  thing I'd be happy." ~ Belle & Sebastian ~ With a plethora of folk-rock/pop indie bands working their craft these days... it can be difficult to separate the Good from the Plentys. However Belle & Sebastian  have created quite a following thanks to the trademark quirky kool lyrics from Stuart Murdoch and the wicked 2-point takedown musicianship of the 6 other members. Lost Gem:-->   "If She Wants Me" ...is breathtakingly good.   Brian Wilson good .  With a light jazzy-funk guitar and organ push, lead singer Murdoch’s falsettos spins a killer hook that is nigh on impossible to forget. Charming, yes...but much too smart to be trite. Have you heard this gem? I wrote a letter on a nothing day I asked somebody 'Could you send my letter away'? 'You are too young to put all of your hopes in just one envelope' I said goodbye to someone that I love It's not just me, I tell you

Lost Gem: "Outtasite (Outta Mind)" - Wilco (1996)

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"...I know you probably hate me... that's O.K. with me." ~ Wilco ~ Wilco is the always experimenting rootsy alt-rock band from Chicago led by Jeff Tweedy . "Being There" (1996) is the band's 2nd release...a double album that runs a spectrum of musical influences without losing sight of their roots. The record is a confessional, of sorts, from both listener and musician's point of view. Lost Gem:-->   "Outtasite (Outta Mind)" ...is a raucous upbeat banger with a terrific 'whatever' attitude . Guitars and piano spark from the speakers. A splendid time is guaranteed for all. Have you heard this gem? I know we don't talk much but you're but you're such a good talker, oh-whoa Well I know we should take a walk but y'er such a fast walker, oh-whoa, well alright I know where I'll be tonight, alright Outta mind outta site. Well O.K., I know you don't love me but you'll still be thinking of me, oh