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What to buy the man who has every CD on the planet... no really
Dad's are fickle creatures. Those of the 50+ pursuasion are the most fickle of all. Especially those with a more obscure musical taste bud. This dad don't do disco. My dad, one of those mythical beings who's vinyl collection takes up most of a small county is said fickle creature. As Christmas is fast approaching and the clammy hand of doom is looming ever closer to my shoulders, I'm consumed by fear and trepidation as to what to buy the man who has everything.
Socks and underwear are the safe choices but there are only so many packs of said items a man can own in one year without becoming a mobile Primark. So thoughts quickly move onto the one area I know he'll appreciate. Music. But alas, a problem has arisen. With such a vast musical taste as my dad has, one is struck with a number terrible decisions.
Do I buy these glorious examples of music? will he appreciate the effort I went to to hunt out said album? If I casually ask, would you like album X, will he say 'well, I already have the b-sides/rarities/Stawberry Alarm Clock remix,unless there's an exstended prog-rock/psych/garage mix with Lute intro and 400 page colour booklet, then best not to', Do I buy it without asking him, give it to him, and he then uses it as some form of insulation for the loft, never to be seen again, except by some rogue pigeon?
These my friends, are my worries. What do you buy the man who has every album ever made, except, possibly a rare Indian tabla interpretation of Dark Side of The Moon???.
Maybe its socks this year after all....
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Howabout...
A subscription to Word Magazine?
well...
I could if I had some money.... unless you wish to pay for a subscription as I'm a poor student???
How about...
...a DVD?
ahhh
Again, same situation... he's very specific with what films he wants on DVD.. war films mainly, music docs, but again, specific one's, He's not really a mainstream film fan..although he is quite partial to a Reese Witherspoon film....
xmas
If in doubt buy some Ska if he doesn't like one of those Trojan reissues he doesn't like music. There's an xmas one, they're cheaps as well around a fiver. Plus every home should have a copy of "Midnight run". ;)
haha..
Yes that could be a realistic option!!! Thank yee muchly! ;)
Buy him the
Burial album. He'll love it - seriously!
Ahhh..
Thank you for all your sugestions... I can come off the sleeping tablets now.....
SKA!
a Trojan box set is indeed a most splendid idea, if Lord Tanamo's take on I'm in the Mood for Love (called I'm in the Mood for Ska, see what he did there?) doesn't raise a smile or induce toe tapping, seek medical advice
Indeed...
I do believe he owns a few Trojan box sets..most grateful!!!
Mary Margaret O'Hara
Miss America.
Sold about 6 copies when it came out. Work of genius.
Less than the price of 20 fags, and in stock at Amawhatsit.
well..
Yes he's quite fond of buying albums that have sold either nill or 6 copied!!!
Test His Love
Buy him The Greatest Power Ballads Ever. If he smiles and says he loves it he's the best dad in the world. If he laughs and asks you for the receipt he's the best dad in the world. It's a win-win situation. Unless you lose the receipt.
haha..but...
I never keep receipts...!!!
tickets to Paris to a good
tickets to Paris to a good gig.
well...
exspensive but an excellent option!
A Chicken
Steal a chicken. Give it to him for xmas. If likes it, keep it, if not, take it back, no harm done, no need for a receipt.
hahaha
I've made some mince pies with my own fair hand this year, that'll have to do!!!
learn the hard way...
....it doesn't matter what you buy him. If he wants it he'll already have it. Trust me - stick with aftershave!
How about a ticket for a gig? Nothing beats live music.
well...
that be very true!! Indeed, he does get what he wants!!!.
... And On Peruvian Nose Flute etc...
how's about something he'd never listen to, like some 80s goth*, a dash of original thrash/speed metal* or a smattering of Goa trance?
*ask me
hahaha
Well, he is open to exploring genres he's never, well, explored before...
Go on girl!
Ok, a stack/spindle of blank CDs, men like making compilations for their 'friends'
or if you're feeling particularly flush, a stack of blank DVDs
Socks
and pants. Can't go wrong with socks and pants.
Then burn him a seasonal compilation instead of a buying an off-the-rack Christmas card. Make your own cover out of bits cut from magazines. Doesn't matter if he's got the tunes already - this is just a nice from-the-heart gesture to stand on the shelf over Chrimbly, with the added bonus of something to listen to during the turkey course. Whilst he breaks in his new pants.
...but seriously
I'd never heard of Midlake, but I got their Van Occupanther last year for Crimbo. Loved it. In that circuit of gift-givers, we've recently exchanged Sufjan Stevens, Ron Sexsmith and Rufus Wainwright, all enjoyed.
Or...how about some of those junkshop pop compliations, or Bob Stanley's Tea and Symphony.Or....go to your local secondhand record shop and spend a tenner on a hundred ten pee singles. I've had a million tons of pleasure from stuff I've bought this way this year!
Burial - again
I am (sadly) of 50+ persuasion. I agree with Rob F. about the Burial album. As I have noted on another thread I bought it on the back of his review and it is magnificent. I can also recommend Easy Star All Stars Dub side of the moon, if he likes reggae/prog - a fine mixture! Don't do any clothing - you'll only get it wrong.