Keep in mind that Silvio wasn't in the original show's plot but was instead added and expanded on when Van Zandt agreed to be in the show and let a more experienced actor play the lead role.
Do you think they would have created a Silvio-like character for Gandolfini or cast him as a different character in the show? Would Gandolfini have been left out entirely?
This is purely fun speculation and not debating that SVZ would've been a good Tony or not.
I generally agree that Silvio was a caricature/cartoon monster personality, but I’ll be dammed if Van Zandt didn’t pull off some quality acting when they had to whack Pussy.
His nervous energy, looking genuinely distressed, and a look of pain and focus in his eyes.
“Don’t yell at me” was such a natural sounding response from someone in crisis like that too. He’s supposed to be a big tough mobster, used to violence and doing what needs to be done. But when he has to do something he genuinely doesn’t want to do, killing a lifelong friend, he emotionally folded like a lawn chair and felt so relatable.
Van Zandt is what he is in this show of ours, but no one can take this scene away from him.
Maddone.
The portrayal of the younger Silvio was just... awkward. The accent seemed very forced and came off as more a parody than a recreation. The movements seemed rather flamboyant, also verging on parody. And the hair gag just seemed unnecessary - yeah we know he's rocking a piece, don't beat the issue to death.
If I were Van Zandt, I'd be upset at the diminishment of a character that I had worked to give depth and, well, character to for so long.
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NOFX - Maximum Rocknroll $45 (VG+,VG+)
08' clear reissue on Mystic
https://www.discogs.com/release/3493677-NO-F-X-Maximum-Rocknroll
Walter Davis Jr. - Davis Cup $45 (VG+,VG+)
90s Connoisseur edition, Wally T in the deadwax. Amazing sound on this one.
https://www.discogs.com/release/4399116-Walter-Davis-Jr-Davis-Cup
Horace Silver - Song For My Father $35 (VG+,VG+)
disc and sleeve are EX. This is the 97' 180g RTI pressed cut. Fairly certain its a McMaster mastering, definitely not a Wally T. Nonetheless it sounds really great
https://www.discogs.com/release/382673-The-Horace-Silver-Quintet-Song-For-My-Father
Ben Weasel - The Brain That Wouldn't Die $40 (VG+,VG+)
09' on yellow wax, includes inner, no issues
https://www.discogs.com/release/1822674-Ben-Weasel-The-Brain-That-Wouldnt-Die
The Bouncing Souls - Good, the Bad and the Argyle $30 (VG+,VG)
OG, clean disc, includes inner. Sleeve is a little dinged, nothing too serious
https://www.discogs.com/release/9173916-The-Bouncing-Souls-The-GoodBad-And-The-Argyle
The Cure - Disintegration $55 (VG+,VG+)
basically NM, I just hate that rating
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Tool - Aenima $65 (VG+,VG+)
green boot, sounds good
https://www.discogs.com/release/15172755-Tool-%C3%86nima
Face to Face - S/T $25 (VG+,VG+)
https://www.discogs.com/release/9515347-Face-To-Face-Face-To-Face
Cryptic Slaughter - Streams of Consciousness $35 (VG+,VG+)
such a sick fuckin album, these guys shred hard. Super clean copy overall, includes inner sleeve
https://www.discogs.com/release/1792926-Cryptic-Slaughter-Stream-Of-Consciousness
Brenden Kelley and the Wandering Birds - Keep Walkin' Pal $15 (Sealed)
https://www.discogs.com/Brendan-Kelly-The-Wandering-Birds-Keep-Walkin-Pal/release/12782659
7 Seconds - The Music, The Message $30 (VG+,VG)
disc is EX, sleeve is still in original shrink but has general edge and corner wear
https://www.discogs.com/7-Seconds-The-MusicMessage/release/877243
Wasted Youth - Reagans In $25 (NM,NM)
RSD reissue on lime green wax, 2000 pressed
https://www.discogs.com/release/19109512-Wasted-Youth-Reagans-In
Touche Amore - Lament *$30
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I feel like this is so obviously an inside joke aimed at Little Stevie but the way Tony could not give a shit about Steve’s music career just makes me laugh so hard. And she’s grooving to the song and Tony is so apathetic. Just a small observation but so funny.
Silvio as portrayed by SVZ is one of the most memorable characters on the Sopranos. But c'mon Michael and Steve last night's episode 89 marks the 3rd time you've had SVZ on the show, and just 2 months since his last appearance with the difficult to follow "ya know, ya know, ya know, ya knows"
I've enjoyed the pod cast. It's obviously time to say "auld lang syne". Ya know?
He was f***ing stoned, right? I mean, I can't blame him. If I got a dollar every time he said "ya knooow" I would never have to go back to work.
And why did they end the interview so abruptly? Imperioli probably just wants to get it over with at this point.
For sale is TVZ's first 5 titles released on Poppy.
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These records have been played and are not brand new. Aside from Delta Momma, these records show some scuffs/marks... but play through with NO skips on my system. Although there are sections with surface noise, I find these to be great players and enjoyable to listen to.
Please see link for pictures for visuals of jackets and vinyl.
Free shipping via Media Mail is included. $5 for USPS Priority.
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$100 - For the Sake of the Song, 1968 (VG/G+) Disk contains surface noise/some audible scuff/scratches, especially in-between songs, during soft passages and during a song’s intro and ending. Surface noise generally does not overpower the music. Moisture stain on jacket.
$200 - Our Mother the Mountain, 1969 (VG/VG+) Disk contains surface noise/some audible scuff/scratches, especially in-between songs, during soft passages and during a song’s intro and ending. Surface noise generally does not overpower the music. Really nice jacket overall, seam burst.
$225 - Townes Van Zandt S/T, 1969 (VG/VG-) Disk contains surface noise/some audible scuff/scratches, especially in-between songs, during soft passages and during a song’s intro and ending. Surface noise generally does not overpower the music. Tape on jacket, corner wear.
$300 - Delta Momma Blues, 1971 (VG+/VG+) Excellent copy overall. Disk contains minimal surface noise which does not overpower the music.
$200 - The Late Great Townes Van Zandt, 1972 (VG/VG+) Disk contains surface noise/some audible scuff/scratches, especially in-between songs, during soft passages and during a song’s intro and ending. Surface noise generally does not overpower the music. Nice jacket overall, some yellowing, minimal foxing, small area with white out.
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If anyone lives near Cincinnati and would like to meet for a visual inspection/play test...please let me know.
I know these are rare and pricy records -- feel free to DM me if you would like to setup a play test over the phone.
