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basite
02-17-2007, 03:39 AM
sade - stronger than pride, also on wax

and yes, Ladies and Gentleman...

We Crossed the 1000 posts in this thread, which also makes it the biggest thread i've ever seen in my life!!!

party on people,
Bert.

jrhymeammo
02-17-2007, 10:42 AM
Found a better wax-shop today.

http://skyeyeliner.endorphin.ch/bilder/cohenba300.jpg

Think I'll read a book to some tunes this weekend.

jrhymeammo
02-17-2007, 04:25 PM
excessively heavy bass. Dont miss my subwoofer and I'm listening to hiphop right now. Maybe Linbrook System II would be better, but that will have to wait for a while.

Hi Tek - Hi Teknology2 on wax

waited too long to get this album. Nice & Smooth but can be hard hitting on some tracks.
Enjoying it quite a bit, except for the track with Busta Rhyme.

nobody just might enjoy this album.

Peace,

bobsticks
02-17-2007, 07:59 PM
Well, well, well...

Celebrating the end of severe blizzard conditions with a touch of McCoy Tyner with Stanley Clarke and Al Foster. A great way to ease into a relaxing weekend after a way-too-long workweek and wasted Saturday of shoveling and car maintenance.

Peace out

jrhymeammo
02-17-2007, 08:15 PM
Hey bobsticks,

where da hell can I get a copy of Might S.Mac?

NP: Forbidden Fruit

bobsticks
02-17-2007, 08:23 PM
Hey bobsticks,

where da hell can I get a copy of Might S.Mac?

NP: Forbidden Fruit


Check the Telarc catalogue, the local Kentucky Publik Libary, or pm me...

Bernd
02-18-2007, 01:57 AM
excessively heavy bass.

Glad you found that out. I have been playing around these last weeks with two subs from REL. And I am finally happy with the integration. I found that many subs aren't really subs just mid-bass enhancers and set much too loud. Boom, Boom, Boom. It smears everything.

Anyway after a busy week getting myself back into work mode I have the house to myself today. So enjoying this right now:

"Shawn Colvin - These Four Walls"

Peace and keep'm spining

Bernd:16:

basite
02-18-2007, 03:54 AM
too much bass sucks up the rest of the music, but too less bass isn't good too, then the highs suck up everything...

NP:
The Eagles - Hotel california on wax

Keep them spinning,
Bert.

icarus
02-18-2007, 09:54 AM
The thump for the sake of thump is basically what turned me off rap in the frist place. Back when Dr dre was all the raveand every kid spent every penny on putting half a dozen subs in a Honda CRX.
Hip hop seams to be getting away from the mad thump, and getting a bit more into the smother melodies. I have really started to enjoy it again. Artists like K-os.. ect

jrhymeammo
02-18-2007, 02:12 PM
Artists like K-os.. ect

who do you like right now? I havent been getting much of the newest stuff. Just trying to catch up.


Ramsey Lewis Trio - The in Crowd
not a great recording, but gotta love chit chats/laughters and bottles clinkin' in the background.
Highly recommended for Jazz lovers who dont get caughtup in the recording quality

JRA

jrhymeammo
02-18-2007, 07:44 PM
Picked it up earlier today.

Macy Gray - On How Life Is

I always liked that crazy girl featured on some CDs, but havent really thought about getting her album until last couple of months. This one is surprisingly good. I caught myself turning it up much louder than I shoulda been.

The album is Funky, Soulful, Wacky, but I was more suprised on how well it was produced. Makes me wonder how good it sounds on MC SACD. I like this version of the song "I've Commited Murder" better than the remix I've heard. I probably should've got it on SACD, but I believe she has another album on the higher rez format. I'll be back.

JRA

icarus
02-18-2007, 08:02 PM
who do you like right now? I havent been getting much of the newest stuff. Just trying to catch up.

For more of a hip hop based music style ive been listening to:
K-os-joyfull rebellion, antlantic hymns for disco
micheal franti-everyone deserves music
wycleff Jean- welcome to haiti
myka nyne-citrus sessions
mos def- the new danger
rapper big pooh-sleepers

thats about all the hip hop i listen to..

icarus
02-18-2007, 08:04 PM
ive been lookin at getting more into jazz, im looking for some albums that have a nice dance rythm to them and to have a bit of an orginal sound.

lewburgh
02-19-2007, 12:00 AM
Dave like to see the Willy Porter there- incredible acoustic player and songwriter and not a bad singer either. I met him after a couple of shows, he's a super nice guy. If any of you get the chance and are into the guitar you should check this guy out. He plays a lot of small venues which makes the experience even better. From Milwaukee.

At my shack:

Willy Porter- Live Wire

Andrew Bird- Weather Systems- Andrew is classicaly trained on the violin and does a lot of sampling, whistling. He tours by himself or with his drummer Dosh also incredible live. :17:

Ray Lamontagne- Trouble- Amazing singer introduced to me by a friend in Pittsburgh. He sounds a little like Joe Cocker.

Coleman Hawkins- Nighthawk- One of my personal favorite tenor sax players.

Freddie Hubbard

basite
02-19-2007, 01:47 AM
NP:
zero seven - the garden
possibly the only pop-ish band I like...


Keep them spinning,
Bert.

lewburgh
02-20-2007, 05:10 AM
Tom Waits-

Best of the Early Years Volumes I and II

Bernd
02-20-2007, 07:50 AM
Something new and I like it:

"The Shins - Wincing the Night away"

Peace

Bernd:16:

jrhymeammo
02-20-2007, 05:18 PM
Got this album last weekend, and I finally got to it tonight. I enjoyed it quite a bit.

Claude Bolling Trio - Jazz à la Française

http://s3.amazonaws.com/coolforever/claudebollingtrio_jazzalafrancais_jeff_lp.jpg

when I bought the album, I didnt even check to see who it was. Love the cover so I just picked it up for $3. I figured if I didnt like the music, I'll just store this cover in one of my record frames and put it up on a wall. I think I spin it instead.

JRA

icarus
02-20-2007, 06:18 PM
Well sometime this month formula driver Jacque Villeneuve is releasing his part french part english debut album entitled "Private Paradise". After hearing one of his tracks, I could only wish that he would have kept this album private. Just one more to add to the atheltes turned musicians list.

icarus
02-21-2007, 09:20 PM
Well after reading a post about fixing scratched CD' s I went rhough my collection attemting to repair some of my CD's when i came across Primus Pork soda although without having Les Claypool on the bass there really is nothing to listen to, but omg the way he plays the bass guitar makes it all worth listening to again.

basite
02-22-2007, 02:31 AM
at this moment,
Grace Jones - nightclubbing, on wax

not what I expected, but it's really good...

Keep them spinning,
Bert.

jrhymeammo
02-22-2007, 06:36 PM
Cannibal Ox - The Cold Vein.

Classic album back when EL-P and Vast Aire actually didnt somem.

I highly recomm........ah forget it.

jrhymeammo
02-23-2007, 06:30 PM
Picked up a couple of CDs tonight on the way back from work.

Chinese Rhapsody - Ge Gan-Ru on SACD for $5.98 and I want my money back. Oh well.

but enjoyed
The Peter Malick Group - New York City.

but this is more of my taste.

http://park11.wakwak.com/%7Eoscar/jazz_audio/oscar_dizzy.jpg

can be found for cheap. Still has a price tag of $4.00 from 12/29/02.

produced by Norman Granz.

jrhymeammo
02-25-2007, 05:17 PM
Found a great LP store in Cincy. I've been there before, but didnt care for vinyl back then. Kinda sad how I rate cities by their LP selections.

Really enjoyed these 2 today:

Al Smith - Hear my Blues

http://www.dustygroove.com/images/products/s/smith_al%7E%7E%7E_hearmyblu_101b.jpg

Jimmy Rogers - Chicago Bound.

http://www.djangomusic.com/images/cover200/DRC000/C044/C04425TWB5U.jpg


I'm sure these artist are nothing new to some, but it's gonna be a great genre for me explore. I'm pretty excited. Maybe MSamM? Where is bobsticks? Hey there Mr. Em. What, you are busy all the sudden? Hope everyone is well. Peace,

jvc
02-25-2007, 07:05 PM
Other than listening to Pandora.com, while online, I've been listening to some of my older rock & roll. Unless you're in your late 40's or into your 50's, you probably won't know these groups. Even if you are my age, you may not know them! :)
I've been listening to:
Spooky Two by Spooky Tooth
Salisbury by Uriah Heep
It's A Beautiful Day by It's A Beautiful Day
Silver by Tranquility
and listened to a more recent cd called Heart Of The Night by Spyro Gyra (smooth jazz).

I figure some of you may know Uriah Heep and Spyro Gyra, but anyone know the other groups and albums?

noddin0ff
02-26-2007, 08:10 AM
http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/P/B000EMGAOY.01._AA240_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg

basite
02-26-2007, 09:13 AM
hey, I also have that cd...

I'm spinning a cd right now;
Bossacucanova - Uma batida diferente

and i'm still using my pc, one week ago, I ordered a marantz cd5001 OSE, which should have arrived in that week...
but since Belgium is such a small country (no really it is...) they were out of stock at the distributor, so it will take at least 2 weeks before I get it here...

waiting is no problem though...

Keep them spinning,
Bert.

shokhead
02-26-2007, 06:29 PM
Spirit/The Twelve Dreams of Dr. Sardonicus,what a great cd.Had the 8-track many years ago and just got the MFSL.

jvc
02-26-2007, 06:54 PM
I got a line on you....................
One or two of those guys (in Spirit), went on to play with Savoy Brown. I have the Twelve Dreams album here somewhere. :)

shokhead
02-27-2007, 06:21 AM
One guy came from Canned Heat to be in Spirit and Randy California died in the 90's saving his son from drowning. Spirit broke up before Dr. was out and the producer put together the finished pieces.

jrhymeammo
02-28-2007, 08:48 AM
received a package from Elusive Discs.

SuperBass2 on Telarc was a joy on SACD. I should look for some studio recordings on Telarc lables.
http://www.voanews.com/english/Archive/images/amazon_superbass2_10sep01_150.jpg

Ben Webster and Oscar Peterson on a 180gram wax. I think Bernd has this album, not sure. Great music from on both sides. Love it

http://www.shumtoh.org/bbs/data/albums/Ben_Webster_w__Oscar_Peterson___Ben_Webster_Meets_ Oscar_Peterson.jpg


I also bought a 45rmp Half Speed Master MoFi disc of Primus. What a load of crap that was. Who knows, maybe another day.

-J

Slosh
02-28-2007, 03:57 PM
At the moment:

bobsticks
03-01-2007, 06:37 PM
Man, after a week in Gotham it's good to get home...and what a lucky guy I am. Not one, but two care packages awaited me at the post. Names will be omitted to protect the not-so-innocent but "Thank You" gents.

NS: Jaco Pastorius~The Birthday Concert :3: :4:

jrhymeammo
03-01-2007, 07:27 PM
Man, after a week in Gotham it's good to get home...and what a lucky guy I am. Not one, but two care packages awaited me at the post. Names will be omitted to protect the not-so-innocent but "Thank You" gents.

NS: Jaco Pastorius~The Birthday Concert :3: :4:



Hey Mista Popular, clear out your PM Box.:hand:

bobsticks
03-01-2007, 07:36 PM
Hey Mista Popular, clear out your PM Box.:hand:


Ooops, done. Click away young chicken-plucker.

nobody
03-02-2007, 06:48 AM
<b>New Order: Technique</b>
<img src="http://image.allmusic.com/00/amg/cov200/drc800/c848/c848921wa6b.jpg">

For me, the last great New Order album. And, the singles like Fine Time and the like weren't even close to my favorite songs on there. Songs like All the Way and Love Less were the standouts for me with lines like...

I don't remember
What happened yesterday
But I don't give a damn about
What all those people say

It takes years to find the nerve
To be apart from what you've done
To find the truth inside yourself
And not depend on anyone

&

I worked hard
To give you all the things that you need
And almost anything that you see
I spent a lifetime working on you
And you won't even talk to me

Can't you see
Why don't you look at me
It's not your right to be
So much my enemy

noddin0ff
03-02-2007, 08:06 AM
http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/P/B000KCHZK6.01._AA240_SCLZZZZZZZ_V46821833_.jpg

At least I picked it up before the image became plastered over every available wall space in my local B&N.

What can I say. More of the same. Maybe a little more home-y feeling. All her albums sound good and they all slowly grow on me. At first they seem vanilla, then I get my favorites, then I appreciate the album.

basite
03-03-2007, 08:23 AM
there is some new bought stuff playing right now:

Arsenal - Outsides
Beck - The information
Jef Neve trio - Noboby is illegal

keep them spinning,
Bert.

bobsticks
03-04-2007, 09:28 AM
...a day of rest. I paid pretty heavily for my trip in terms of the shiitestorm of rediculous bs at work. Today will represent the first real time to relax and kick back with the rig in a few weeks. The playlist will include Mike Ness, Anne-Sophie Mutter, Freddie Hubbard and some Wilco a la Sloshy (thanks), but for now I'm starting the festivities with Seiji Ozawa/Boston Symphony Orchestra~Mahler 4--lovely.

2452


Peace

bobsticks
03-04-2007, 09:35 AM
Ooops, wrong pic. Here's the correct one and a bonus fer yer troubles...

2453 2454

jrhymeammo
03-04-2007, 06:30 PM
nothing is worst than sorting thru 1000+ albums after a move.

I've had a giant urge to listen to

Roger Waters - Live in Vancu in....84? I think, cuz it can't be 87/8. Not sure and dont care, cuz I just wanna find it and listen to it!

Tom Waits in Denver '74 would do just fine.

Bernd
03-05-2007, 12:44 AM
<b>New Order: Technique</b>
<img src="http://image.allmusic.com/00/amg/cov200/drc800/c848/c848921wa6b.jpg">

For me, the last great New Order album. And, the singles like Fine Time and the like weren't even close to my favorite songs on there. Songs like All the Way and Love Less were the standouts.

Agree with that.
Over here we have been laid low with a stinking bout of the flu. My hearing has only just returned to normal.

So I am enjoying these:

"Nathaniel Street West - Light out for the Territory"

"Jimmy Hall - Rendezvous with the Blues"

"Neil Young - Harvest"

Have a good one.:)

Peace

Bernd:16:

nobody
03-06-2007, 07:25 AM
Well...quiet at work now, but spent the morning listening to the first <b>Bad Brains</b> album. I was so happy when they re-released it a few years ago, considering my old casseette had snapped somewhere long ago. The last section of that album from Pay to Cum and another hardcore track than suddenly busting into I Love I Jah, a sparse, ragged reggae tune...amazing.

<img src="http://image.allmusic.com/00/amg/cov200/drd500/d582/d58227wnf02.jpg">

bobsticks
03-08-2007, 06:11 PM
What a great evening for a listening sesion. Spinning silver discs in the tray have included:

Willard Grant Conspiracy~Mojave

Oscar Peterson Trio~Live at the Blue Note (with Heb Ellis!)

Simon Rattle/Birmingham Symph~Sibelius No.1

Andrew Bird~The Mysterious Production of Eggs (gearin' up for M20th)


Later Days

Dusty Chalk
03-08-2007, 06:39 PM
Hilt, Journey to the Center of the Bowl -- just...because. Kind of weird album, considering the entourage.

jrhymeammo
03-08-2007, 07:25 PM
kinda drifted off to a CD store today and found 3 used copies of SACD.

I enjoyed

Monty Alexander w/ Ernest Ranglin - Rocksteady

http://www.indigorecords.net/images/montyalexanderernestranglinrocksteady.jpg

-JRA

Dusty Chalk
03-08-2007, 09:42 PM
Pain of Salvation, Scarsick -- medigging. "Disco Queen" is silly.

jrhymeammo
03-10-2007, 04:38 AM
Played SoundTrack of Sopranos on SACD last night. I enjoyed more than half of tracks on the 2 disc album. Recording quality was very inconsistant.

The worst track on there was "Affection" by The Lost Boys, but it was followed by great tunes so it was worth spending $10.

I brought alot of work home this weekend, but I think I'll enjoy my rest instead.

Have a great weekend to all!!

JRA

basite
03-11-2007, 03:32 AM
NP:
Norah Jones - not too late
Tom waits - orphans: brawlers, bawlers & bastards
and
Pink Floyd - The dark side of the moon, I found it on a picture disk, limited edition, only 500 were made...
it does require some serious cleaning though...

jrhymeammo
03-11-2007, 06:37 PM
and it happens all the f**king time.

Definitive Ol' Dirty on LP cuz I can't sleep.

http://www.artistdirect.com/Images/artd/amg/music/cover/3271910_oldirty_75.jpghttp://www.artistdirect.com/Images/artd/amg/music/cover/3271910_oldirty_75.jpghttp://www.artistdirect.com/Images/artd/amg/music/cover/3271910_oldirty_75.jpghttp://www.artistdirect.com/Images/artd/amg/music/cover/3271910_oldirty_75.jpghttp://www.artistdirect.com/Images/artd/amg/music/cover/3271910_oldirty_75.jpghttp://www.artistdirect.com/Images/artd/amg/music/cover/3271910_oldirty_75.jpg

CLASSIC!!!

bobsticks
03-14-2007, 12:54 PM
Made a little foray into the stores yesterday and came up with an odd collection of titles even for me. This dreary Wednesday has been perfect for tunage and so, thus far, the spinning has included:

Califone~[Roots and Crowns] sometimes plodding and caustic, always atmospheric, a worthy title.

Charles Earland~Black Talk! organic 70's jazz that shows ya from where Paul Shaffer copped all his licks-Jay Murda, you'd love this one.

Nitzer Ebb~Body of Work masters of post krautrock, pre-industrial industrial, a collection of the best of body rock.

G. Love's Lemonade with a host of guests including, of course, the Special Sauce this may have been the pop album of 2006. Why am I just finding it now?

Hank Mobley~The Turnaraound! uumm, it's Hank Mobley fer godsakes.


Peace out

jrhymeammo
03-14-2007, 04:28 PM
The next thing I knew, I was pulling into a local store on the way home.
Picked up a couple of used wax.

NETHOO: Sarah +2 with Barney Kessel and Joe Comfort.
http://diskunion.net/admin/cgi-bin/render.php?id=104931&tbl=mast_jackethttp://ms5y.web.infoseek.co.jp/LP/roulette.jpg



Hey BillyClub,
Thanks for the info on Black Talk! by Charles Earland. I have one called Lving Black and I love it quite alot. I will definetly pick up a copy when I see it. Thanx,

Dr. Hypo,

shokhead
03-17-2007, 05:11 AM
Off e-bay for 10 bucks shipped. Org Who's Next cd in Exc condition,mastered by Steve Hoffman.

Bernd
03-19-2007, 07:41 AM
Miserable winter has returned, so it's paperwork today.
I am enjoying three new releases-all mighty fine me thinks:

"Lucinda Williams - West"

"Waking the Witch - Boys from the Abattoir"

"Richmond Fontaine - Thirteen Cities"

:16:

nobody
03-19-2007, 09:26 AM
http://grover.de/moskito/images/roddy_cd.jpg
Roddy Radiation: Skabilly Rebel
Collection of stuff over the years from the guitar player from The Specials. A fun mix of ska and rockabilly tunes with some more straight ahead things tossed in as well. Been listening to this one a lot lately.

JohnMichael
03-19-2007, 11:41 AM
Miserable winter has returned, so it's paperwork today.
I am enjoying three new releases-all mighty fine me thinks:

"Lucinda Williams - West"

"Waking the Witch - Boys from the Abattoir"

"Richmond Fontaine - Thirteen Cities"

:16:


Lucinda Williams "West" is a great cd. That woman knows how to write about life. I have never had a song hit so close to home as her "Sweet Side" from World Without Tears.

jrhymeammo
03-19-2007, 07:24 PM
Lee Morgan - Search for the New Land

nobody
03-20-2007, 06:24 AM
http://image.allmusic.com/00/amg/cov200/drc800/c868/c86811op0eb.jpg
Mad Professor: Dub Me Crazy

I've heard the guy put down for being just a studio trickster. Well, it's dub. Dub is all about the studio tricks. Besides, Lee Perry was OK enough with him to collaborate, so I think he gets the proper respect where it counts. And, no he doesn't sound like Jamaica in 1975, he made this one in England in the 80s and yeah he uses synths and electronic instruments. But, unless you're a staunch traditionalist, this is an excellent example of some dub from the 80s. Smoke up.

Bernd
03-20-2007, 06:31 AM
http://grover.de/moskito/images/roddy_cd.jpg
Roddy Radiation: Skabilly Rebel
Collection of stuff over the years from the guitar player from The Specials. A fun mix of ska and rockabilly tunes with some more straight ahead things tossed in as well. Been listening to this one a lot lately.

Hey nb, just orderd that one on vinyl. Thanks for the tip.

Over here I am enjoying another new release (been a good year so far me thinks):

"Son Volt - The Search"


:16:

nobody
03-20-2007, 06:46 AM
Hope you like it. I'm always a little nervous when somebody spends money on something I through out there.

Bernd
03-20-2007, 06:53 AM
Hope you like it. I'm always a little nervous when somebody spends money on something I through out there.

Don't sweat it. I must have bought a handful of tunes you mentioned last year. All have hit home so far, but thank you for your concern,
Anyway, anything musicaly that connects back to my mis-spent younger days is welcome.

Another one on the spot:

"The Sunlandic Twins - Of Montreal"

:16:

Resident Loser
03-20-2007, 07:10 AM
...right this minute but...this past weekend had the opportunity to listen to The Guitar Artistry Of Charlie Byrd on my main rig...Originally recorded forty-seven years ago, this remaster really shows what three talented musicians can do with some old pop standards. It was and is stereo BTW.

Takin' A Chance On Love, Moonlight In Vermont, the Gershwin's Nice Work If you Can Get It and a little Django Nuages thrown in for good measure. Singer Eddie Cantor's most popular song Makin' Whoopee (which some of us may remember as the melody for a Pepsi campaign some years ago) gets an interesting treatment ...some tracks venture into the samba/bossa nova rhthyms Byrd would later help to popularize...A traditional arrangement of House Of The Rising Sun shows there is very little new under it...the sun, that is and Ring Those Harmonics is another gem and there are others.

Simplicity itself...drummer Buddy Deppenschmidt, acoustic bassist Keter Betts and Byrd on a nylon-stringed guitar...

jimHJJ(...Bernd, you may like this one...)

Bernd
03-20-2007, 07:35 AM
...right this minute but...this past weekend had the opportunity to listen to The Guitar Artistry Of Charlie Byrd on my main rig...Originally recorded forty-seven years ago, this remaster really shows what three talented musicians can do with some old pop standards. It was and is stereo BTW.

Takin' A Chance On Love, Moonlight In Vermont, the Gershwin's Nice Work If you Can Get It and a little Django Nuages thrown in for good measure. Singer Eddie Cantor's most popular song Makin' Whoopee (which some of us may remember as the melody for a Pepsi campaign some years ago) gets an interesting treatment ...some tracks venture into the samba/bossa nova rhthyms Byrd would later help to popularize...A traditional arrangement of House Of The Rising Sun shows there is very little new under it...the sun, that is and Ring Those Harmonics is another gem and there are others.

Simplicity itself...drummer Buddy Deppenschmidt, acoustic bassist Keter Betts and Byrd on a nylon-stringed guitar...

jimHJJ(...Bernd, you may like this one...)

Thanks for the tip Jim. It sounds like something for me. Just managed to track down a mint Vinyl copy. Original UK pressing on the Riverside label. Should be with me in a day or two. Will report back.
How is all with you?

:16:

Resident Loser
03-20-2007, 08:23 AM
Thanks for the tip Jim. It sounds like something for me. Just managed to track down a mint Vinyl copy. Original UK pressing on the Riverside label. Should be with me in a day or two. Will report back.
How is all with you?

:16:

...you might appreciate it...Stumbled on it, much like that Bill Evans Trio disc...Those listening stations that some retailers have are really a godsend...Waybackwhen, dopping a few bucks on a $4-5 vinyl dud was no biggie...two to three times that price is another story...and yes I'm a cheap SOB...no, wait a minute...make that frugal...

There also seems to be a 45RPM, heavyweight vinyl pressing out there...in the neighborhood of $50US...not in my neighborhood...

Also found an inexpensive 2-disc set of Grapelli and Rheinhardt as part of Le Hot Club and another bargain bin single disc of some performances of Django including a second program with those of Charlie Christian...Unfortunately, while not too bad (some analog transcription noise and two tracks with half-@$$ed stereo reprocessing) they were unheard (different retailer) and aren't something I would recommend other than for their historic note, so while it's not a total loss in my book, I'd better stick with the sampling stations.

OK this end...BOT is threatening an appearance after the past few days of sleet and hail and snow and melting slush...spring will shortly be sprung much to my dismay...Unfortunately, the promise of more temperate weather seems to be causing an early bloom of idiots...

jimHJJ(...is it late September yet?...Enjoy the disk...)

Bernd
03-22-2007, 12:08 AM
This morning I am enjoying a gift I received yesterday. Perfect on this rainy morning:

"Emerson String Quartet - Intimate Voices".:)

:16:

jrhymeammo
03-25-2007, 06:45 AM
Last night, I grooved to a clean copy of:

Kenny Burrell: God Bless the Child.

This is the very first CTI records I LOVED and boy I've been searching.
The track, Love is the Answer shoulda been 25 minutes long, but this one is REALLY good.

The album Gettin' Together by Art Pepper is staring me down right now. I gotta start scrubin'.

Peace,

JRA

bobsticks
03-27-2007, 06:47 PM
Spent the evening enjoying Andrew Bird again, and I can confirm that it gets better with each successive listen...

...also making the rounds tonight is Charlie Hunter Quartet~Songs from the Analog Playground, a collection of slightly funky, slightly ecclectic tunes with a cat that was trained by Joe Satriani and a guest spot by Norah Jones.Smooth.

jrhymeammo
03-27-2007, 08:02 PM
...also making the rounds tonight is Charlie Hunter Quartet~Songs from the Analog Playground, a collection of slightly funky, slightly ecclectic tunes with a cat that was trained by Joe Satriani and a guest spot by Norah Jones.Smooth.

Dude, that album is pretty good. DOnt care too much for the track with Mos Def and another with the vocalist from Galactic(I think). Though it doesnt have the same sound, Charlie Hunter and Leon Parker called the Duo is excellent. One of my favorite for sure. Got another one called the Garage Trio. Dont have strong impression on that album. I should listen to it pretty soon.

On the same note, I've been listening to alot of MMW again lately.
The track "Your Lady" on the album TONIC always puts me in a perfect mood.

NP: End of the World Party

Peace

nobody
03-29-2007, 05:32 AM
Last night, an old favorite...

http://ec2.images-amazon.com/images/P/B000GG4XHO.01._AA240_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg
Lou Reed: Coney Island Baby

Lou shows that he can keep that druggy, raggedy vibe and still make it fairly accessible on this one. Great laid back tunes from start to finish. Kicks, with its cut and paste party noise sound collage background is one of my all time favorite Lou Reed songs.


and, this morning, something newer...

http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/P/B000IAZ3E0.01._AA240_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg
The Good, The Bad, & The Queen

This one just keeps growing on me. I still think there's a good bit of Gorillaz sound to it, but much mellower. The piano throughout distinguishes it, and it's heavy on the dubby bass sounds. I've listened to this one more than anything else I've picked up this year, although I've been slow to grab stuff so far.

-Jar-
03-29-2007, 12:30 PM
http://image.allmusic.com/00/amg/cov200/drc800/c868/c86811op0eb.jpg
Mad Professor: Dub Me Crazy

I've heard the guy put down for being just a studio trickster. Well, it's dub. Dub is all about the studio tricks. Besides, Lee Perry was OK enough with him to collaborate, so I think he gets the proper respect where it counts. And, no he doesn't sound like Jamaica in 1975, he made this one in England in the 80s and yeah he uses synths and electronic instruments. But, unless you're a staunch traditionalist, this is an excellent example of some dub from the 80s. Smoke up.

Hey I have that one.. great stuff mang, Dub Me Crazy Pt. 2 is great too.. hey I love the last track on Part 1 (the one with the horns, I can't tell from the tracklist if it even has a title), been trying to find out for years what the source song is, sounds very familiar, kind of like something by Gregory Isaacs but not quite. Anyway, I love the Funkadelic influences..

-jar

nobody
03-30-2007, 06:26 AM
Wish I could help you on which track that ones taken from, but I'm clueless.

Been getting in a bit of a reggae mode lately. Looking forward to a week from today when Toots & the Maytals come to town.

nobody
03-30-2007, 06:36 AM
Last night, among other things...

<img src="http://image.allmusic.com/00/amg/cov200/drd700/d728/d7284608gfk.jpg">
<b>Lou Reed</b>

I think this is a wrongly maligned album; his first solo outing. It gets a bad rap because most of the songs appear elsewhere, but I like the versions here in most cases. The arrangements are more straight ahead garagey rock with some fun back-up vocals tossed into the mix. Probably one of the most conventional albums he ever did in many ways. Even the wife, who generally can't stand Lou Reed was digging I Can't Stand It, the opening track. Oh, and I really like the cover.


and this morning...

<img src="http://image.allmusic.com/00/amg/cov200/dri400/i449/i44932o8oly.jpg">
<b>Modest Mouse: We Were Dead Before The Ship Even Sank</b>

Most of you probably know more about Modest Mouse then I do as I've usually kinda glossed over 'em and found the bits and pieces I have heard a bit boring. But, Johnny Marr joining up for this one got my attention, and I really liked it so far. Seems to be more diversity of sounds than the other stuff I've heard outta them. Not sure if I like this one better than the rest of their output or if I just need to give their other stuff a chance, but I'll keep listening to this one.

jrhymeammo
03-30-2007, 05:27 PM
Let the weekend start!!!!!! I dont wanna work 60+ hours again next week. Good thing fiscal years only come around...well once a year.

Received a package at work from Acoustic Sounds today, so got some heavy reissues to spin.

-YES - Fragile.

-Kenny Burrell - Blue Lights Vol 1&2.

and

-Lee Morgan - The Cooker:
I basically got this album for the last note of the first track. If you own a copy then I'm sure you know what I'm talking about.

Have a great weekend to all.

JRA

basite
04-01-2007, 04:25 AM
good weather brings funk...

Rose Royce - Stronger than ever (ok, the dudes look a 'bit' gay, but there are some good tracks on this one)
watsonian institute - Master funk

and something not funk:
Grace Jones - Nightclubbing

Keep them spinning,
Bert.

jrhymeammo
04-01-2007, 05:47 AM
Stormy sunday. I've seen more rain here today than I did in Denver.

NP: .

http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/P/B000007NPT.01._AA240_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg

JRA

bobsticks
04-02-2007, 05:41 PM
A bit of unusaul and local fare this evening with Starker Plays Baker:for cello &17 percussion instruments. Of course "Starker" refers to the much famed cellist Janos Starker, and the first half of this ecclectic work includes his tribute to jazz greats including Sonny Rollins, Miles Davis,John Coltrane, and Duke Ellington. On a more traditional note, the second half ends with the more traditional Sonata for Cello and Piano.

Recorded not too far from my home in the Opera House at Indiana University at Bloomington this disc is strange and beautiful at the same time. I suspect Dusty would fall in love with this one...

Bernd
04-03-2007, 07:05 AM
Enjoying since yesterday Mike Scotts latest offering.

"The Waterboys - Book of Lightning"

A thing of beauty and maturity. I reckon his best work to date. The man just gets better and better.

Peace

:16:

basite
04-03-2007, 08:20 AM
a bit uncommon for me but,

Stravinsky - The firebird

Keep them spinning,
Bert.

nobody
04-03-2007, 12:07 PM
http://image.allmusic.com/00/amg/cov200/dri300/i385/i38514kb541.jpg
Arve Henriksen: Strjon

I've seen this filed as jazz, but it's got a strange, dissonant sound and is very minimalistic, almost ambient at times. I guess I'd call him a Norweigen Ambient Jazz Trupmter. The record mixes his trumpet with some mild electronic backing and creates a bit of a tense darkness. I'm not at all familiar with the guy and came across it on a whim, but it's interesting enough that I'll keep listening.

I'd be curious what anyone who knows more about this would have to say about it.

shokhead
04-05-2007, 09:40 AM
Elp/bss/dvd-a

jrhymeammo
04-05-2007, 06:38 PM
My neighbor decided to bang on the wall for the first time. It's only 10:3- Geez.....

Good thing I got headphones

Game Theory by The Roots

JRA

JohnMichael
04-06-2007, 08:04 AM
My neighbor decided to bang on the wall for the first time. It's only 10:3- Geez.....

Good thing I got headphones

Game Theory by The Roots

JRA



Turn up the stereo so you are not distracted by the banging.

joe jackson band live

AFTERLIFE

basite
04-07-2007, 08:40 AM
Now Playing:

The Gorillaz - Demon days (on the black shiny discs :) )

Get that groove on!
Bert.

jrhymeammo
04-07-2007, 06:18 PM
Turn up the stereo so you are not distracted by the banging.


LOL. Well I used to play that game about 10 years ago and it got ugly quick. And my system at the time was this "500watt" Aiwa shelf system. I used to think that system was da BOMB with all the bells and whistles.:cornut:

Went to Knoxville and picked up some records.

Earl Hines - EH in New Orleans
http://www.cmt.com/shared/media/images/amg_covers/200/drc800/c859/c859438vic1.jpg

Kenny Burrell - Prestige 7088
http://www.emusic.com/img/album/105/923/10592373_155_155.jpeg

John Patton - Accent on the Blues
http://us.f3.yahoofs.com/shopping/138170/amg1921112450_1617.jpg?rm_____DIWEOwuCu

Zion I - Cheeba Cheeba 12"
http://www.mumbleshiphop.com/store2/images/zioni_cheeba.gif

Zion I - B-Boy Anthem 12"
http://www.epitonic.com/art/artists/zioni/revolution_cover250.jpg

Yes - Yes Album(cleanest copy I have ever seen)
http://991.com/newgallery//Yes-The-Yes-Album-249841.jpg

Yes - Close to the Edge(cleanest copy I have ever seen also)
http://991.com/newgallery//Yes-Close-To-The-Edge-202207.jpg

Jimmy Smith - A Date with Jimmy Smith Vol2.
http://www.dustygroove.com/images/products/s/smith_jimmy_datewithj_102b.jpg
This one is a sealed orignal. Am I going to open it? Hell Yeah, I'm gonna pop da cherry.:ihih:

daviethek
04-07-2007, 06:37 PM
Damn, JR, let me know how that Jimmy Smith sounds. "BluesSmith" on Verve was the first jazz organ record I ever listened to . Hooked me when I was 14.

Elvis Costello, "My Flame Burns Blue"

jrhymeammo
04-07-2007, 07:00 PM
Damn, JR, let me know how that Jimmy Smith sounds. "BluesSmith" on Verve was the first jazz organ record I ever listened to . Hooked me when I was 14.

Elvis Costello, "My Flame Burns Blue"

I will for sure, but I think I'm gonna save it for a rainy day I have scheduled for nextweek. I like Jimmy but I got this album for Lou, Mobley, Byrd, Blakey, and Eddie Mc-MaF'in-Fadden.

I got hooked on Jimmy on an album with Wes, so I grabbed a copy of The Cat on Verve and was dissapointed. But this one will be a different story.

JRA

nobody
04-08-2007, 05:51 AM
<img src="http://image.allmusic.com/00/amg/cov200/drd800/d825/d82501abx0t.jpg">
<b>The Complete Stax-Volt Soul Singles, Vol. 2: 1968-1971</b>

After living with the first Stax collection for years, I finally am getting around to part 2. I've seen this collection maligned in the comparison, but I think it's just a personal thing which one you'd enjoy more and depends a lot on what era you're looking for. Quality wise, this thing is stellar as well. It's just you're moving ahead into a different era, and if you wann dig deep into some late 60s funky soul, this is amazing. For me, the first one had more recognizeable tracks, but I'm really digging the vibe on this one. Great driving around town music.

<img src="http://image.allmusic.com/00/amg/cov200/dre400/e477/e47756q3334.jpg">
<b>21st Century Dub</b>

A Japaneese percussionist that goes by Pecker works with a slew of the best reggae musicians in Jamaica and records in some of reggae's biggest studios to come up with a disc that simmers and burns. Pecker works with greats like Sly&Robbie, The Wailers band and more while recording in Studio One and at Tuff Gong. Top notch dub, mezmorizing stuff. I think it's out of print and maybe not the easiest thing to come by nowadays, but if you see a copy, I highly suggest grabbing it if you're into dub and reggae.

Luvin Da Blues
04-09-2007, 07:51 PM
Although this band has been around for awhile I have just discovered them...Vaya Con Dios. Especially the Time Flies album. Despite there name they are from Belgium and are a fine fusion of Jazz/Blues/R&B and ballads. After listening to them I just had to dig up my Lee Ritenour collection for a long over due listen.

Hey Basite, love to hear your comments on this band. The lead singer has a wonderful voice and IMHO reaches her apex on the Muddy Waters track.

basite
04-10-2007, 07:48 AM
I don't really know them, I know she has a mighty voice, but that's about it though...

mom and dad seem to like them very much, maybe I'll have to check them out :)

but first: I have to find a kenny burrel record :)

Keep them spinning,
Bert.

nobody
04-11-2007, 06:49 AM
http://image.allmusic.com/00/amg/cov200/drh800/h801/h80138odbe4.jpg
The Clash: Singles Box Set

I was very on the fence abot this one when it first came out. I mean, I love the Clash, but does anyone really need 19 CD singles from one band, especially if I already own all the albums? Well, I don't, especially at the cost of this set. However, what about a shot at burning all 19 discs onto 4 CDs? OK, I'm all over that. The music is fantastic; the remastering is excellent. You get a great view of the band's growth, you get all the hits, you get a ton of fun, interesting b-sides. If only the record company would release a version complied on 4 discs. But, if you're really into collecting stuff, the 19 disc packaging is pretty damn cool. Personally though, I like having 'em collected on a few CDs. If I really wanna go collecting, I'll grab the original 45s.

Bernd
04-11-2007, 08:11 AM
http://image.allmusic.com/00/amg/cov200/drh800/h801/h80138odbe4.jpg
The Clash: Singles Box Set

I was very on the fence abot this one when it first came out. I mean, I love the Clash, but does anyone really need 19 CD singles from one band, especially if I already own all the albums? Well, I don't, especially at the cost of this set. However, what about a shot at burning all 19 discs onto 4 CDs? OK, I'm all over that. The music is fantastic; the remastering is excellent. You get a great view of the band's growth, you get all the hits, you get a ton of fun, interesting b-sides. If only the record company would release a version complied on 4 discs. But, if you're really into collecting stuff, the 19 disc packaging is pretty damn cool. Personally though, I like having 'em collected on a few CDs. If I really wanna go collecting, I'll grab the original 45s.

Agree, that's a great set.

Just returned from two heavy days. Listening to new ones:

"The Slow Signal Fades - Steady" shades of "The Cranberries"

"I can lick any sonofa*****in the House - Live at Dante's" just a great live Rock'nRoll album.

Peace

:16:

jrhymeammo
04-12-2007, 04:48 PM
Pulled out my old favorite.

Wax Poetic - Nublu Sessions.

speaking of WP, it's been a while since bought an issue of Wax Poetics.

bobsticks
04-12-2007, 05:02 PM
NP: Oliver Nelson~"Screamin' The Blues"

As the precursor to "Straight Ahead" this one is, I believe, the first recorded pairing of Oliver Nelson and Eric Dolphy. Throw in a little Roy Haynes on the drums and you got one of the first examples of the funky, modern jazz sound of the 60's.

jrhymeammo
04-14-2007, 11:42 AM
NP: Oliver Nelson~"Screamin' The Blues"

As the precursor to "Straight Ahead" this one is, I believe, the first recorded pairing of Oliver Nelson and Eric Dolphy. Throw in a little Roy Haynes on the drums and you got one of the first examples of the funky, modern jazz sound of the 60's.

That's another great album by Olvier. The one I have probably isnt the cleaniest copy in the world, but none of that matters when I drop the needle...

Laughed at:

Steven Wright - I have a Pony

http://www.coverbrowser.com/image/bestselling-music-2006/3347-1.jpg

...on wax as usual

JRA

JohnMichael
04-14-2007, 12:42 PM
Oliver Nelson

The Blues And The Abstract Truth

jrhymeammo
04-14-2007, 04:24 PM
Stanley Turrentine w/ Oliver Nelson - Joy Ride. 4201-NYC

http://www.winamop.com/images/stant.jpg

It's been over a year since I played this one. Thanks BS.
This album is filled with great musicians such as K. Burrell, H Hancock, JJ Johnson, Phil Woods,, Clark Terry, Bobby Cranshaw, and others. Oliver arranged and conducted this album. I think I got couple more O.N. stored away somewhere...

JRA

basite
04-15-2007, 05:18 AM
NP:

Massive attack - mezzanine

this rocks...
I just got back from the high end shop, they were doing a yearly 'showoff' I 'auditioned' the 2 systems they had set up:

a pair of avalon Isis speakers, combined with spectral gear, and 25k MIT speaker cables.
and system 2 (where I also listened to a track of the Massive Attack cd)

a pair of Wilson Audio Maxx speakers, driven by a pair of Mcintosh MC501 monoblocks, the Mcintosh C2200 preamp and a very big wadia cd player and very very very expensive cables :)

this day ruled:)
and I came to the conclusion that I need a better amp.

Keep them spinning,
Bert.

musicman1999
04-15-2007, 04:21 PM
Midnight at Notre-Dame--Olivier Latry recorded at Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris,a series of organ transcriptions.
Strawbs-Live at the Qween Elizabeth hall
The LSO live recording of Beethoven's ninth symphony--recorded in 2005,wonderful version of this classic.

bill

Bernd
04-17-2007, 06:20 AM
Enjoying some laid back tunes.

"Broken Social Scene - You Forgot It In People"

"Jonah - Save The Swimmer"

"Mark Lane - Lost In The Desert"

Hope everybody is alright.

Peace

:16:

Bernd
04-18-2007, 07:22 AM
"Brett Dennen - So Much More"

Wow - what a talent. A new one on me. Arrived today.

Deceptively simple lyrics with hidden weight, juxtaposed and somehow reinforced by the fragile beauty of the melodies and sparse arrangements.

Peace

:16:

musicman1999
04-18-2007, 02:47 PM
Only got time for one tonight

The Pogues--Rum,Sodomy and the Lash.

bill

bobsticks
04-18-2007, 06:22 PM
Only got time for one tonight

The Pogues--Rum,Sodomy and the Lash.

bill

If you've only got time for one, that's an excellent choice.

I cut out early today and spent some quality time with NIN~Year Zero. I hope this gets the same kind of quality, multi-channel treatment that Downward Spiral got.

jrhymeammo
04-18-2007, 06:56 PM
Forgot my wallet at work 2 days in a row...

I've been meaning to get a copy of Year Zero since I read Kex's thread.

Lately I've been enjoying music I didnt care for in a past. Good thing I have alot of crappy music.

NP: Saint Germain - Cafe.
I used to hate this album, but not tonight. I dont recommend this album for anyone, but enjoying it quite a bit tonight.

JRA

jrhymeammo
04-19-2007, 05:02 PM
Listened to the new NIN.
Much props to Kex for provinding the info. If it wasnt for that thread, I probably wouldnt have know it this early. Got the last copy from CC. Guess they only had about 10 +/- in stock.. Well whotta hell buys this music considering their main audience...
Enjoyed it quite a bit.

made a suprisingly smooth transition to:

Frank Kimbrough - Play

Highly recommned it for those who love good ol' Jazz with a modern lifestyle.

Peace.

nobody
04-20-2007, 07:44 AM
I'm digging the new Nine Inch Nails too. I've long been of the opinoin that they've been going downhill since Pretty Hate Machine debuted. But, this one is really sounding good to me. It's got more than just dostortion and sheets of noise going for it. Good songs and good beats beneath it all.

shokhead
04-20-2007, 08:28 AM
Nick of time,DVD-A.

Bernd
04-23-2007, 02:22 AM
Went to a charity shop on saturday to see if I could find another little present for my wifes birthday (today). It was pretty busy and there in the corner was a taped up box in the shape of a record. Written on it was Vinyl. That's it.
I asked "How much"?
Wait for it. £ 1. Yeah.
On opening up I had 22 Lps all still wrapped and brand spanking new. Mainly classical. But by pure coincidence, after my recent discovery of Charlie Byrd, a recording by him. Blues Sonata.

Anyway here is what I have listened to so far:

"Charlie Byrd - Blues Sonata" What a fun record and a wonderful recording.

"J.S.Bach - Brandenburgische Konzerte 1-6 by the English Chamber Orchestra/Benjamin Britten. Like this very much.

"Mozart - Symphonien Nos. 35-41 - Berliner Philarmoniker/Karl Boehm. And this.

Ironic really, just as Feanor did post his classical list and my appetite got wetted I came across this.
I just went back to the shop and gave them another £10.00, would have felt really guilty otherwise.

Have a good week one and all.

Peace

:16:

jrhymeammo
04-23-2007, 04:23 PM
Great score there B,

I'd also scored some cheap and minty records. Got 11(some still sealed) albums from my friend's dad for a $1 a piece.
Sinatra, Aretha, Ellignton, Otis, Wilson Picket, and other great stuff..

I particulary enjoyed poppin'

Rick Wakeman - Country Airs piano solos.

http://www.wakeman.kompit.com.pl/album/country.jpg

JRA

bobsticks
04-25-2007, 04:52 PM
Far too much music and too little time. Having a new record store on the way home from work is way too convenient for using the avoidance of road-rage feuled rush hour incidents as justification for shopping. Combine that with a lovely package of parting gifts from across the Atlantic (thank you dogcatcher B) and it's been quite a day.

Moving round and round has been some great stuff by Sarah Vaughn and the Alex Cuba Band, as well as repeat listens to NIN and the new Benny Benassi. As evening falls, I'm mellowing out to an old favorite--Yo Yo Ma's Soul of the Tango. Lush.

Random thought (and I'm already putting on my flame suit) but am I the only one who thinks Willie Nile's Beautiful Wreck Of The World is a significantly better album than Streets of New York??


Cheers to all

jrhymeammo
04-25-2007, 05:58 PM
Decided to take a different route today,

Hank Snow - When Tragedy Struck

http://www.luma-electronic.cz/lp/s/Snow/snow_whentragedy.jpg

Since this is an original pressin' it sounds a bit noisier than I normally would prefer. I probably should've listened to the entire thing before I bought it, but after 10 seconds of listening I had to bring this baby home. Noisy or not, this album was incredible.. I imagine a CD version would sound quite thin. This is exactly what vinyl is all about.
I will be picking up another title for sure.

NP: Basie in London. Got this mint Japanesephile pressing at a local shop for not very much. Kinda sad I'm going to bed right after this.

Peace to all,

JRA

basite
04-26-2007, 06:36 AM
Can someone please ban this ericjames guy? all he does is posting pics of sick dudes doing things with other sick dudes...

anyways.

since it all sounds so good on the new marantz,
here's a quick list of what I played the past 2 days:

Norah Jones - Not too late
Ahmad Jamal - the essence part 2
bossacucanova - uma batida diferente
Diana Krall - The girl in the other room
Miles Davis - Kind of blue
George Benson - Standing together
and some others...
It all sounds really good, if this already made such a big change, then what would a new amp do :ihih:

I'm spinning nothing at the moment, but i think BB king will change that in a few moments :)

Keep them spinning,
Bert.

Bernd
04-26-2007, 11:42 PM
.....I brushed up on some of James' back catalogue for my gig tomorrow night.:)

Stutter
Gold Mother
Seven
Laid
Pleased to meet you

All sounding mighty good.

Peace

:16:

P.S. Bert I am pleased the new CDP sounds great.

nobody
04-27-2007, 06:38 AM
http://image.allmusic.com/00/amg/cov200/drf100/f192/f192437u1f1.jpg
Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers: Damn The Torpedoes

Tom Petty my never be cutting edge, cool, hip or whatever, but he's made some damn fine records. And, he did have a little edge in his early days that helped him stick out of the crowd. This one reminds me of something mentioned on the CCR thread, short sweet, get in and get out, leave 'em wanting more. Refugee, Here Comes My Girl and Don't Do Me Like That make up a third of this thing, and while American Girl may still be my favorite Tom Petty song, this is my favorite of his albums.

basite
04-27-2007, 12:32 PM
more things that are unusual for me:
Just played:

Ophélie Gaillard - J.S. Bach Suites a Vioncello Solo senza Basso

if only all the recordings were as good as this one...

That was the last one for today (well, kindof, OK no, Nat King cole is doing his thing right now too) but anyways, I'm off for 2 (and a half) days

Keep them spinning,
Bert.

Bernd
04-29-2007, 12:05 AM
....rise on this beautiful morning. Not been to bed yet after last night. Listening to:

"James - Laid" and "Millionaires"

strong black coffee and letting the B.O.T. come up. Very magical. But last night.......:6:

.......Phenomenal, if I hadnt seen it with my own eyes would not have believed it.

Marching band intro to "Come Home", new songs back to back, Tim writhing on his back during "Johnny Yen", ending the night with a sweat-soaked "How Was It For You". The new songs are a welcome return to form even 'Upside Downside' with the 'lyrics just written last night.

Superb versions of "Laid" and "Waltzing Along" which took the roof off, fantastic!

They looked like as if they were as pleased as us to be back. Outstanding gig.:)
I moved like a young one, but will suffer later I am sure.:ciappa:

Have a great sunday.

Peace

:16:


http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/entertainment/music/live_reviews/s/1005/1005719_james__men_arena.html

Slosh
04-29-2007, 08:23 AM
This is what I get for hangin' out with my Rush-fan friends :rolleyes:

NP:

jrhymeammo
04-30-2007, 06:18 PM
Got over 20 albums I need to spin. They are still sitting inside of bags. I've been staying away from them for some reason.

I enjoyed Lauryn Hill - Unplugged 2.0 SACD

I think we need more Unplugged on SACD....The Cranberries? I would love that.

JRA

musicman1999
05-02-2007, 03:10 PM
Spending an hour with the Stones at the Memory Hotel--Black and Blue
Still one of my top 5 Stones albums.

bill

bobsticks
05-04-2007, 07:38 PM
Most of the time i just despise Sony's early line of SACD circa 200-2001 (Mahler 1 anyone? Yech) but this bad boy has a special place in my heart. Wonderful imaging with a spectacular shrillness form to brass greats, Miles Davis' Round About Midnight just fits for this night and time.

2603

PeruvianSkies
05-04-2007, 10:07 PM
I decided to get Latino for a change...so I popped in Olga Tañón's Te Acordarás De Mi from 1998, which is probably one of her average albums. It has some really great tracks like the opener Tu Amor and Heilo Y Fuego, which are some sizzling tracks...the rest of the album is a mixture of mostly ballads that I can take or leave. Every once in awhile I get into these Latino moods because of the incredible rythyms and brass. My wife is Puerto Rican so we have a fairly decent collection of Latino music, another CD I ended up playing a bit today was Maná's Eclipse, which is a really terrific album beginning to end.

jrhymeammo
05-05-2007, 06:59 AM
http://www.knowledgerush.com/wiki_image/9/92/Rush_self_titled.jpg

All this talk about RUSH got me to pull it out of my closet... well I keep all of my music in a closet. No seriously, I do.

This album still isnt making me feel so good, if you catch my drift. Bit it's not nausiating so will keep it spinning.
I'm dedicating this day for spinning some massive amount of wax.

JRA

basite
05-08-2007, 11:19 AM
sorry for the delay of the marantz review, it should be finished this weekend, or early next week...

anyways...
NP:
Diana Krall - When I look in your eyes
Stevie Ray Vaughan - greatest hits 'volume 2'
and
Ladysmith Black Mambazo - Shaka Zulu

Keep them spinning,
Bert.

jrhymeammo
05-08-2007, 06:52 PM
I've been enjoying some great tunes. Especially this one:

Kinda Jazzy, Kinda Funky Vol. 2

http://www.jazzdepot.com/images/covers/6014.jpg

what do you know, she's slightly nipped. How disgusting.

Snatched this SACD for $5.99 at a local shop along with others. Lots of B-3. Gotta love it.

JRA

bobsticks
05-14-2007, 03:32 PM
As a follow-up to the "Recent Purchases" thread I would have to say that my two favorite discs out of this week's acquisitions are the two with the least "Hi-Fi" recording techniques.

I really enjoyed a couple of spins of the Amy Winehouse affair--great R&B sensibilities but her engineer really needs to stop trying to match her drink for drink.

Spinning now and probably a perennial favorite of the future is Coleman Hawkins' The Hawk Relaxes. Man, what a fun spin. For those of you offput by the oft treble harsh characteristics of RVG Remasters--fear not. Silky smooth (I daren't say "analog" but I thought it) with the dynamic intesity of Saxophone Colossus and the modular moodiness of Kind of Blue. Yeah there's tape hiss but so what?...this is music.

2625



Chances are that I'll use Yo La Tengo's Prisoner of Love to segue into the evening hours.Peace.

musicman1999
05-14-2007, 03:35 PM
The BoDeans--Live from the Pabst
--Joe,Dirt,Car
Gotta love the BoDeans,love to see them live.

bill

Luvin Da Blues
05-14-2007, 05:34 PM
So I show up for work today and on my chair was a new copy of JJ Cale and Eric Claptons latest collaboration--The Road To Escondido. One of the ladies and I where talking about this last week and I guess she was out shopping, spotted it and picked it up for me.

Any time these two masters get together it's magic. This includes remake of Cale's-Don't Cry Sister Cry..WOW. Back up musicians include Billy Preston, Taj Mahal, Albert Lee, John Mayer and David Teegarden.

So if you like folksy blues check it out.

jrhymeammo
05-14-2007, 05:40 PM
Why dont you just hit:

http://forums.audioreview.com/images/editor/insertimage.gif then type in a link of a picture?




2625

Very nice ma mano my man. I should pick that up next time. Maybe I can find one in town somewhere.
Great music can sound 100X better than a great recording of a shiytt music in a reference system.
Since I have yet to be mad at you for buying albums you've recommended, I'm optimistic. I have yet to try out a SACD by the Yellowjackets. I just gotta bad feeling about it like I did when I bought:

Doc Powell - 97th & Columbus on Deez-SAC

Perhaps I should give you more credibility and try ou..... but I digress:ihih:


Just packed up my PS Audio Duet for a return. I was hoping to discover half of what Mr. Pexperienced, but didnt happen. I'm much more happier with REL T3.
Adding a sub was no brainer. Only 150 watts, but I only turn it up 1/3 of availble volume.

I'm currently enjoying:

Dub Trio - Exploring the Dangers of



Have a great week to all.

shokhead
05-16-2007, 08:40 AM
This is the Moody Blues
The Best of Freddie King on DCC.

basite
05-19-2007, 11:27 AM
NP: alot of stuff I bought the past days, now playing on my double advent system :)

these are:
Kenny Burrell - Midnight blue
Kenny Burrell - Blue lights volume 1&2
Grant Green - For the Funk of it
Grant Green - Am I blue
Corinne Bailey Rae
Dimitri Shostakovich - Symphony no. 4
Herbie Hancock - Maiden voyage (on vinyl)
and what's also new, and playing right now:
The Decemberists - The Crane wife (because everyone on AR talked so much about it)

still alot of listening to do,
Keep them spinning,
Bert.

jrhymeammo
05-19-2007, 08:35 PM
Look what I got today for $2.50.

http://gallery.audioreview.com/data/audio//500/Pic_155_.jpg

57 albums and all but 3 are completely scratchless.

NP: Larry Corywell and Philip Catherine, Guitar Duos, Twin House.

http://www.lpcd.de/2/C1046_01.jpg

I'm really enjoying this one . It grooves, and jams to my satisfaction. This one will be played more than 3 times for sure.

JRA

basite
05-20-2007, 01:04 AM
do I see Philip Catherine there :ihih:

Great score!
happy listening :)

jrhymeammo
05-20-2007, 04:29 AM
Yeah Dude.

He's not bad at all, considering he's from Belgium:ihih:

But seriously, what do you know about him? Do you recommend anything else by him?
I really enjoyed that album. This album was the best discovery so far this year.

JRA

basite
05-20-2007, 05:03 AM
well, I have his album 'Summer Night', I like that alot, nice recording, really good music :)


as a matter of fact:
NP:
Philip Catherine - Summer Night

Keep them spinning,
Bert.

jrhymeammo
05-20-2007, 11:52 AM
I think I need a RCM....

NP: Roger Waters In the Flesh on SACD.

I was expecting the worst recording of all-time based on reviews I've read. For that I wasnt expecting Telarc quality, but it's actually not that bad of an indoor arena recording. Glad I got it. Too bad I've only seem him once.

JRA

p.s. thanks for the info basite. I'll look for it on wax.

opt80
05-21-2007, 06:26 AM
Warren Zevon ~ Preludes ...

JohnMichael
05-21-2007, 06:38 AM
Vivaldi

The Four Seasons
for harp and orchestra

Yolanda Kondonassis harp

Rudolph Werthen
The Orchestra of Flanders

Telarc

Did I need another recording of "The Four Seasons"? I did not think so until I heard this in Barnes and Noble. Walked in heard this overhead and went straight back to inquire about the recording. Usually I recognize music but this really caught my ear. I was even willing to pay B & N prices for the cd. Excellent recording of the orchestra and the harp playing is very enjoyable and not gimmicky. If someone had suggested this before I heard it I think I would have dismissed it. This has been one of my best musical finds in a long time. Lately any good discoveries have been gifts from friends.

musicman1999
05-22-2007, 02:40 PM
Keb'Mo --Back by Popular Demand
An album of cover versions,pretty good.
Something else later,don't know yet.

bill

bobsticks
05-25-2007, 03:25 PM
Deftly flirting with flamenco and proggy synchopation and atonality Al di Meola's Consequence of Chaos seems about right for Mother Nature's frenetic rainstorms on this eve.


http://www.jazzpolice.com/images/stories/al%20di%20meola%20cover%20art%20for%20consequence% 20of%20chaos.jpg

jrhymeammo
05-26-2007, 01:54 PM
After working 60.5 hours this week for no over-time pay...I'm enjoying music quite a bit today. I think it has to do with gifts I received from one of our dear members. Thanks Roy.

Played handful of records today and all of them have been quite good.

Hank Crowford - Soul of the Ballards

silky smooth, baby.

-one

Bernd
05-27-2007, 06:16 AM
..last night was the first time in a while to enjoy some tunes.
All new, on vinyl and very much hitting the spot.

"The National - Boxer"

"Feist - The Reminder"

"Willy Mason - If the Ocean gets rough"

Peace

:16:

jrhymeammo
05-27-2007, 06:44 AM
Damn, JR, let me know how that Jimmy Smith sounds. "BluesSmith" on Verve was the first jazz organ record I ever listened to . Hooked me when I was 14.


....I'm a big believer in Break-in-Period on LPs(couple of spin would do). Dont know why, I just believe it. Life is more simple that way, sometimes.

But, this sealed original is rocking my world straight out of da bag.

Jimmy Smith - A Date with Jimmy Smith Vol. 2
Who could ask for a better cast than this one.

JRA

bobsticks
06-01-2007, 07:41 PM
What a fantastic eve for the tunes. Started off with another spin of Flash Hawk Parlor Ensemble which reconfirmed my opinion of the sonic quality of this disc as well as the high degree of musicianship.

Demetrio's post had me searching the library and landing on Putamayo World Party which throws down with some great reggae and zydeco. If ya get the chance check out Sarazino from Algeria or Osibisa from Ghana.

Rumskib's self-titled album is an insight into the Scandinavian duo's ethereal influences. If you like pre-Las Vegas Cocteaus you may want to check out this new 2007 release. Very shimmery.

Winded it down now with big daddy Booker Ervin's The Freedom Book which while a bit raucous is a solid chunk of what was going on besides Coltrane.

Peace to all

basite
06-02-2007, 11:11 AM
NP:
Steve Kuhn trio - Live at the birdland.
exellent recording, great detail & very musical.

jrhymeammo
06-10-2007, 02:13 PM
bought some records today.

Jane's Addiction - Nothing's Shocking


You gotta love it.

JRA

Monkey Bones
06-11-2007, 08:30 AM
..last night was the first time in a while to enjoy some tunes.
All new, on vinyl and very much hitting the spot.

"The National - Boxer"
Nice one, record of the year right now for me, continuing the dark, brooding depths of Alligator without feeling the need for occasional tempo change distractions. Great flow, and a real sense of accomplishment. Listening to that charming debut from Nina Nastasia, Dogs, a lot myself lately. "Judy's in the Sandbox" often winds up on repeat, but so does the whole thing ......

The album would also mark the beginning of a lasting peer-relationship with noted recording engineer Steve Albini, who said of the record in an interview for Mojo magazine: "There are cruel ironies in making albums for a living. In the process of making a record, you hear it so many times that the charms of even the best of them can wear off through over-exposure. On rare occasions, records I've worked on have withstood this scrutiny and ended up being personal favourites. Of these, a good handful are beautiful and sublime, and I listen to them for pleasure. Nina Nastasia's 'Dogs' is a record so simultaneously unassuming and grandiose that I can't really describe it, except in terms that would make it (and me) sound silly. Of the couple thousand records I've been involved with, this is one of my favourites, and one that I'm proud to be associated with."

bobsticks
06-11-2007, 03:19 PM
A lovely afternoon to be spinning some tunes with a little of this and a little of that.
Talking Heads~Remain in Light
Songs:Ohia~Didn't It Rain
Ali Farka Toure & Toumani Diabate~In The Heart Of The Moon

nobody
06-12-2007, 12:04 PM
<img src="http://image.allmusic.com/00/amg/cov200/dri700/i715/i71503hxe89.jpg">
<b>Wilco: Sky Blue Sky</b>

After not getting into their last release and hearing mixed opinions on this one, I wasn't expecting much. It's not dramatic, but it is just pleasant and can hit the spot when the mood for a laid back acoustic affair strikes. Mostly, this one will get played early in the morning when waking up or late at night coming down. Or, it can help the workday drift by like right now...

basite
06-12-2007, 12:13 PM
I've been spinning the Decemberists - The crane wife alot today, one of the reasons for that is that I've been tweaking my speaker placement a little. It's better now, but I'm still not there...

musicman1999
06-13-2007, 06:10 PM
Monk Plays Duke Ellington
Part of the Keepnews Collection,first time i have heard this record,very nice.

bill

jrhymeammo
06-13-2007, 06:51 PM
Got home while the sun is out today, so spinning some tunes, I should receive my BAT this friday, but still no amp. I need to try my best to be patient. But who knows.

NP:LA4 Live at Montreux

Dont remember when I purchased this, but I know I used to have different speakers back them. Still sounds great.

oh and it's on wax..
Peace to all.

nobody
06-14-2007, 06:49 AM
http://image.allmusic.com/00/amg/cov200/dri700/i769/i76908ylzsd.jpg
Tim Armstrong: A Poet's Life

I always liked Rancid OK. They were those cute little retro punks who loved the Clash. Well, I guess a reggae album coming outta the fold was inevitable. And, being that I was always a sucker for the Clash's reggae excursions, it's no surprise that I fully enjoy this record. Nice, dusty ska/reggae vibe throughout. An excellent record to play through the summertime.


Happy Flag Day!

shokhead
06-15-2007, 05:52 AM
ELP,The return of the Manicore box set on Rhino.

Bernd
06-16-2007, 12:26 AM
At last some time for some tunes after some mad heavy work schedule.

"The House of Love - Days run Away". A return to form. One of my fav.from '05.

"Richard Swift - Drerssed up for the Letdown" Last years release. His Voice has a hint of Marc Bolan. Solid album.

"The Broken West - I can't go on I'll go on". This years release and a damn good one.

Peace

:16:

basite
06-16-2007, 10:30 AM
now going to spin:

Gilles Peterson - Fania DJ series
&
Abbey lincoln - Abbey sings Abbey

jrhymeammo
06-16-2007, 04:02 PM
You and me both, Bernd.

I'm not even thinking about music on weekdays, but today is a different story.

Enjoyed quite a bit of tune today. On weekends, I like to play at least 12 hours of music to catch up. For that, I think I need to go with SS amp. My power tubes arent happy on weekends.

A great SACD I picked up in Japan. I should go ahead and pick up all the series and so should everyone on this site with SACDP.


Stella by Starlight
The Great Jazz Trio
Hank Johns

I highly recommend it.
Have a great weekend, everyone.

JRA

jrhymeammo
07-01-2007, 05:50 AM
MIckey Hart - PLanet Drum

I thought this was a great CD to test out 1.6QR. They play with low enough, with all the quickness. But whatever the case, pretty nic tunes with decent rhythm.

J

bobsticks
07-06-2007, 04:49 PM
...cause none of y'all want me to start an entire thread about EBM.

2708

For the uninitiated this is a pretty solid collection from the masters of body rock. The first disc amasses album versions and singles while disc two centers on remixes from notables William Orbit and Daniel Miller. Excuse me while I go break things...

basite
07-15-2007, 07:42 AM
I listened to Miles Davis' - Kind of blue (again) and suddenly I realized that it was a shame that this was the only full Miles Davis album I owned, so I bought 2 more.

they are spinning now;

Miles Davis - Porgy and Bess
Miles Davis - birth of the cool

and while I was at it:

Finger pippin' with the Horace Silver Quintet.
jazzanova - blue note trip

and I found a 1984 digital recording in dad's collection and I was stunned by how good it sounded, which amazes me, since I don't always like the digital stuff...
Concierto para une fiesta performed by Pepe Romero

Keep them spinning,
Bert.

jrhymeammo
07-21-2007, 11:22 AM
Grant Green - Live at Cluib Mozambique.

Ahhh back when I wasnt even born and Detroit was actually a city. Anyone from Detroit who's been at the club?

JRA

jrhymeammo
07-22-2007, 10:32 AM
bought a small bag full of CDs this weekend. I truly enjoyed:

Bjork - Volta
Jazz that's Soulfully Blue(SACD)

Have a great week to all.

opt80
07-22-2007, 05:31 PM
Buck Owens ~ Live In Austin

bobsticks
07-22-2007, 05:47 PM
bought a small bag full of CDs this weekend. I truly enjoyed:

Bjork - Volta
Jazz that's Soulfully Blue(SACD)

.

I'm surprised to hear that you liked "Volta" Jayra, but then again, I'm surprised that you're listening to Bjork in the first place. Not my favorite of her work but to each his own.

It's been a hot minute since I've been back up that way but if you were looking for one of them smokey jazz bars, Club Mozambique 'aint it, at least it wasn't in the early part of our new century.

NP: McCoy Tyner~Land of Giants SACD

JohnMichael
07-28-2007, 04:46 PM
Cleo Laine
Return to Carnegie

Gershwin Live
Michael Tilson Thomas / Sarah Vaughn
Los Angeles Philharmonic

La Cage Aux Folles
The Broadway Musical
Original Cast Recording

jrhymeammo
07-29-2007, 11:38 AM
bobsticks,

Yeah I know. I've never cared for Bjork much, but that was more than 10 years ago. I was at a CD store and it was buy three get one free. I was looking for a free album, and circled around the store at least 3 times... then I saw Bjork and remembered your posts. It's quite good, except for that one track.....

NP: AIR - Deck Safari v.1.

I enjoyed this album on the way back from Cincy to Lexie. But of course I was getting contact buzz by a friend. It was a great drive...
I never cared for Beastie Boys or Beck, but sounds great on this 2CD set. Frankie sounds great with a kick of Bosa Nova. Great stuff overall. I will be picking up the 2nd version of Deck Safari in a near future. Oh, and it's sounding great playing rightt now with clear conscious.

Have a great vacation, my man.

JRA

jrhymeammo
07-29-2007, 05:59 PM
Great day for scrubing and playing wax.

Ben Webster and Associates
James Moody Flute 'n da Blues
Ray Bryant Solo Freight

JRA

bobsticks
07-29-2007, 06:51 PM
Tonight's playlist has included, but will not be limited to:

Brian Eno's More Music For Films
Beastie Boys' The Mix~Up
Framed in Jazz Pictures at an Exhibition
Charlie Hunter Quartet's Songs From The Analog Playground

...and sorry, J-Murda, you're not outta the woods quite yet. I've got two weeks this time around and a few things to take care of here in town. You'll have plenty of time to get sick of my feckless meandering before I leave next week.Peace.

NP: Alexi Murdoch~ Time Without Consequences

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Mr Peabody
07-29-2007, 07:35 PM
It seems silly to jump in after all this time but I've recently picked up a few CD's. I wondered into a used CD store with nothing in mind. The store has listening stations set up. After doing some listening here's what happened.

I was interested in adding some Rickie Lee Jones to my collection, the store had 3 titles, I didn't care for 2 of them but did buy Traffic from Paradise. This is a good album with excellent sound quality.

They had several POD titles, including some still using Payable On Death. I have Satelite and was curious to see what their other stuff sounded like. The first CD I listened to I bought called Snuff The Punk. One other was maybe their first attempt at the rap thing and didn't have much to offer. But Snuff The Punk is a very good album and a total full throddle assault. All the guys shine on this album but the drummer and bass player are off the chart here. Or, should I have said off the chain?

I didn't have any Helmet and saw their Best of and picked that up. It was sealed, If I had listened I'm not sure I would have still walked out with it. They aren't very versatile.

I remember FA talking about Blue October when they first came out, I saw that album and gave it a spin. It may not be one of my favorites but there were enough good songs to prompt me to buy it. I thought my wife might like them too. I'm the only one that does.

audiobill
07-29-2007, 07:52 PM
Just got back from a great holiday that influenced my musical listenig:

Amy Winehouse's "Back to Black" -- man o man what a trip; it's been a while since an album from back to front grabbed me like this does; absolutely love it!! my summer album of 2007!! Even if it came out in 2006 -- I love being late to a party/////////.

Josh Ritter's "The Historical Conquests Of Josh Ritter" -- I cannot go wrong with this guy's creative musings -- I know that it's not out yet; but, once again, the dj at our place in the sun, had this covered; was able to get an advance copy -- run and don't stop for this one -- it's that good imho..

David Dondero's "Simple Life" - Laid back summer stay-cool music in the best possible meaning of the phrase. Love it!!

Calexico's "Tool Box" -- although many of us may be getting weary of the country-rock-alt style, these guys never let me down -- always fresh and always inspiring -- spin it eay!!

That's it for now, time to enjoy the seasonlllllllllll more ouzo and more music,

Bill

Bernd
07-29-2007, 11:50 PM
....everybody.
At last a free weekend, as my busy time is winding down, to do some catching up.
Tune list from last night, amongst others:

"Amos Lee - Supply and Demand". What a great talent and a superb recording.

"Jesse Sykes & The sweet Hereafter - Reckless Burning". Beautifully haunting.

"The Go find - Stars on the Wall". Great laid back summer album with a hint of Pinback.

"Seaman Dan - Perfect Pearl" An '03 release from this 74 year old Pearl Fisherman.Cool.

"Ben Webster with Strings - Sophisticated Lady" Pure Bliss.

"Felix Baloy - Baila mi son" Afro Cuban all stars at their best. Sunshine music.

"Framed in Jazz Pictures at an Exhibition" Snap bobsticks and thanks to JM for this one. Perfect to wind the night down.

I am amazed that this old thread is still going. I just started it with a mundane question to hear what people are listening to, and it seems to have taken on a life all of it's own.
Thanks to all. I have picked up some great tunes through this.

Have a good week.

Peace

:16:

basite
07-30-2007, 10:20 AM
good evening :)

I'm listening to Cassandra Wilson at the moment, (album glamoured)

next up are:

john williams - the seville concert
Frank sinatra - romance, I find his music much better on vinyl, but I only have 1 frank sinatra lp, and I've spun it quite alot the past week :)
& maybe some steely dan? maybe...

You too Bernd, have a great week :)

Keep them spinning,
Bert.

basite
08-01-2007, 12:28 PM
NP:
Herbie Hancock - Inventions & dimensions
The rough guide to Astor Piazolla
Trentemoller - the last resort
yo-yo ma - silk road journeys: beyond the horizon (maybe)

these will be the last I'll spin for the next 10 days, we're going on a holiday :)

Keep them spinning,
Bert.

nobody
08-01-2007, 12:59 PM
I'm listening to the new Interpol so I'll know what they're playing when I show up tonight.

http://image.allmusic.com/00/amg/cov200/dri800/i876/i87675d4337.jpg
Interpol: Our Love To Admire

I like it better than Antics, but there's still nothing comin' outta these guys as good as or better than the first few singles they put out like PDA, New York and the like. Still looking forward to checking 'em out.

musicman1999
08-02-2007, 05:27 PM
Hawkwind
Hall of the Mountain Grill----Remember 1974

Mr Peabody
08-02-2007, 05:57 PM
Hawkwind, good stuff. The only problem I have never heard a good recording. I had a vinyl and sold it to a big Hawkwind fan because I never listened to it due to the sound quality. I bought a CD once and took it back for an exchange because it was one of the worst quality recordings I've heard. If there are any remasters or titles you know of that are tolerable, let me know.

musicman1999
08-02-2007, 06:06 PM
The sound is not bad,it has been digitally remastered and has a few bonus tracks.It had been so long since i had heard any Hawkwind,i had to have it.Just got it yesterday.Give it 7 of 10.Do you know if this was Lemmy's last record?

bill

Mr Peabody
08-02-2007, 07:41 PM
I don't have much knowledge on the band. I was shocked when I found out he was in Hawkwind. That's a pretty good stretch from them to Motorhead. I'm sure a Google would find you some into. I'll check around for that disc. Thanks

Mike
08-03-2007, 06:12 AM
....everybody.
At last a free weekend, as my busy time is winding down, to do some catching up.
Tune list from last night, amongst others:

"Amos Lee - Supply and Demand". What a great talent and a superb recording.

"Jesse Sykes & The sweet Hereafter - Reckless Burning". Beautifully haunting.

"The Go find - Stars on the Wall". Great laid back summer album with a hint of Pinback.

"Seaman Dan - Perfect Pearl" An '03 release from this 74 year old Pearl Fisherman.Cool.

"Ben Webster with Strings - Sophisticated Lady" Pure Bliss.

"Felix Baloy - Baila mi son" Afro Cuban all stars at their best. Sunshine music.

"Framed in Jazz Pictures at an Exhibition" Snap bobsticks and thanks to JM for this one. Perfect to wind the night down.

I am amazed that this old thread is still going. I just started it with a mundane question to hear what people are listening to, and it seems to have taken on a life all of it's own.
Thanks to all. I have picked up some great tunes through this.

Have a good week.

Peace

:16:

Hi Bernd, Good to see another 'Go Find' fan I'm liking this album too but not quite as much as the last one. But that Jesse Sykes is a definite winner, saw her in York about 2 months ago and she was brilliant.

My recent listens are that remastered Prefab Sprout - Steve Mcqueen, which came the other day (it's just as good as I hoped it would be) and the Spoon latest.

Cheers
Mike

Bernd
08-03-2007, 11:48 PM
Hi Bernd, Good to see another 'Go Find' fan I'm liking this album too but not quite as much as the last one. But that Jesse Sykes is a definite winner, saw her in York about 2 months ago and she was brilliant.

My recent listens are that remastered Prefab Sprout - Steve Mcqueen, which came the other day (it's just as good as I hoped it would be) and the Spoon latest.

Cheers
Mike

Hi Mike,

Thanks for the heads up on the earlier "Go Find". Just ordered it.
The postman just delivered the remastered Prefab Sprout. It sounds fantastic.
Still waiting for Spoons latest on Vinyl. Bloody postal strike.

Good listening to all and a have a great weekend.

Peace

:23:

musicman1999
08-09-2007, 02:07 PM
Glenn Gould--The Goldberg Variations-1955 performance

This is the newly released zenph re-performance edition.They use sophisticated software to analyze a performance and the computer plays it back on an acoustic piano which is then recorded direct to DSD for the SACD.I must say the sound is incredible.

bill

basite
08-10-2007, 09:53 AM
back from a holiday in Italy, these were the first things I spun:

The watsonian institute with Johnny Guitar Watson - Master funk
Ozark Henry - the soft machine
Trentemoller - the last resort
Pink Floyd - Dark side of the moon
Beastie Boys - The mix up (which was suprisingly even better than I first imagined)


and more coming up...

It felt great to hear great sound again, the in car bose system sucked :)


Keep them spinning,
Bert.

jrhymeammo
08-12-2007, 05:15 PM
as usual.
But, I have a small vacation coming up this weekend so feeling pretty mellow.

I always hate those Greatest Hits comp, but I'm really enjoying music with lights turned down.

Billie Holiday - Greatest Hits! Not just a regualr greatest hits, but the one with an exclaimation point:1:

Have a great week to all the WS'ners.

JRA

Tnega
08-13-2007, 02:56 PM
Evenin' all from the UK.
Chillin' tonight with The KLF - Chill Out album.
Mellow :smoke:

jrhymeammo
08-13-2007, 05:41 PM
180g Audiosomem pressing of

YES - Fragile

Now that I've played this album about 8 times, the sound of this album has finally opened up. I dont think this is due to my newishly acquired setup cuz this is the 3rd time I've played this wax in the past 2 weeks. I stil dont understand this phenomenon, but it's what I've always discovered. Analog audio is a strange thing...

JRA

Bernd
08-14-2007, 02:48 AM
At last the "GoFind - Miami" disc arrived yesterday. Thanks Mike for the recomendation.
Spinning as-well one after the other:

"Ian Parker - Where I Belong" Blues guitarist of some quality. More melodic then Lister.

"Jerry Garcia and David Grisman - Been all around this World" Real nice acoustic sounds.

"Gustavo Santaolalla - RonRoco" One of my all time favourite discs. Just beautiful.

Peace

:16:

jim goulding
08-18-2007, 09:45 PM
Patti Smith Horses up first. I'm pretty sure that what makes a good band is synergy, of course it helps if they can make music, and in this case there is a good producer on board, John Cale. At least I like his mix. You can detect the guitar overdubs but they sound like they're occupying a position in the stage of another musician. A whole hellava lot, I like his mix.

Next was Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers at Keystone Korner 3 with the Marsalis Bros. Clean cookin with gas!

Having listened to that I just had to put on Free For All and listened to the title track for the 400th time. Blakey is all up Wayne Shorter's backside and Shorter just smokes, cooks, burns for chorus after chorus. This is pure heat!

Next up in the stack was the Janet Jackson's remix LP of Rhythm Nation. Jump street!. You gotta respect that Jimmy Jam groove. After that I retired to watch the rest of the ladies tennis in Toronto where I couldn't take my eyes off of Tatiana Golovin.

bobsticks
08-20-2007, 07:42 PM
Next was Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers at Keystone Korner 3 with the Marsalis Bros. Clean cookin with gas!

Having listened to that I just had to put on Free For All and listened to the title track for the 400th time. Blakey is all up Wayne Shorter's backside and Shorter just smokes, cooks, burns for chorus after chorus. This is pure heat!


Man, I'm lovin' me some Art Blakey. I've got Keystone 3 on SACD and it is superb, It sounds like you've had some good stuff going on over there Jim.

In these parts the night winds down with Coleman Hawkins' The Hawk Relaxes

Peace

jrhymeammo
08-21-2007, 06:10 PM
Been enjoying some Hawkins for past few days. Thanx for some idea, bobsticks. How is your 2-ch dream coming along?

Taking a bit of different route tonight.

http://webpages.charter.net/tutbro/tuthds.jpg


but I got it on LP as usual. Great stuff for anyone who's sick of their usuals. Not the highest recommendation, but great stuff no doubt.

Amoungst the others, I enjoyed reissue of
Eric Dolphy - Out There.

Have a great week to all.

-H

Slosh
08-23-2007, 04:26 AM
New music just doesn't stop coming :)

NP:

basite
08-27-2007, 05:01 AM
Now Playing;

Ozark Henry - The sailor not the sea

Mr Peabody
08-27-2007, 05:33 PM
I've been listening to Iron Maiden, Fear of the Dark. It took a couple of spins but I like several songs on the album quite a bit. I accidently ended up with a copy of HIM, the one with Wings of a Butterfly. I wasn't overly thrilled with it but it's starting to grow on me when I'm in the mood. I also listened to a Virgin Black album I have, can't remember the name.

jrhymeammo
09-03-2007, 06:12 PM
I certainly needed this rest today..

I enjoyed quite a bit of music today. Even went to a Home depot to look for some 2" nuts to be used as base for isolation tweak I had in mind.
The biggest one could find was 7/8" and didnt wanna go with some boucy ball, instead of racketballs. Oh well.

Now Playing: Rick Wakeman - The Six Wives of Henry 8th.
I couldnt've picked a better album to finish off a day.

peace to all,

Luvin Da Blues
09-03-2007, 07:08 PM
Now Playing: Rick Wakeman - The Six Wives of Henry 8th.
I couldnt've picked a better album to finish off a day.

peace to all,

Haven't hear that for a long time...You just sent me on a trek.

I just finished spinning Triumvirat - Old Loves Die Hard. This was (is?) a German band from the 70's that can do the ELP sound better than ELP on some tracks but with a more classical influence.

jrhymeammo
09-03-2007, 07:15 PM
Haven't hear that for a long time...You just sent me on a trek.

I just finished spinning Triumvirat - Old Loves Die Hard. This was (is?) a German band from the 70's that can do the ELP sound better than ELP on some tracks but with a more classical influence.

I've never even heard of them. I'll try my best to remember that name, the next time I go digging. Any particular album you suggest by them? It doesnt look like they have a huge catalogue so I guess I'll try to pick one in mid 70's.

Peace out,

Luvin Da Blues
09-03-2007, 07:22 PM
I've never even heard of them. I'll try my best to remember that name, the next time I go digging. Any particular album you suggest by them? It doesnt look like they have a huge catalogue so I guess I'll try to pick one in mid 70's.

Peace out,

This is the only one I have and had another album back then but don't remember the title. I'm going to rip it from vinyl as soon as I get rid of a nasty ground hum when I hook up my sound card with a grounded cable. I can send you a shiny disk if you listen to such thing?

Here's a Wiki link..Cheers

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triumvirat

Luvin Da Blues
09-06-2007, 07:24 PM
Jeff Beck - Blow By Blow

This album make an appearance at just about every sit down session for the last couple of months. IMO Jeff Beck is one of the most technically competent guitarist there is.

Mr Peabody
09-07-2007, 06:02 PM
My favorite Jeff Beck album is Wired. I've become a big Jan Hammer fan. He plays with Beck on Wired, with Al Dimeola on Elegant Gypsy and a Billy Cobham album that also feature the late great Tommy Bolin.

I've taken a tangent since my last spinning post. I just got in The Wreckers, Taylor Swift and an old Charlie Daniels album called Million Mile Reflections that is darn good. I've only listen to The Wreckers once, there are some good songs but after awhile the negativity ways on you. It could have just been the mood I was in. Taylor Swift I know is young but the entire album is in the same vein of boy/girl, this or that.


I also picked up a Casting Crowns album called Lifesongs. It is a dual disc with CD on one side and a DVD with hi rez audio on the other. I like this band, the style is kind of Power Pop and they have Christian lyrics but the songs for the most part are very well crafted and the vocalist has a powerful delivery, the whole package works.

musicman1999
09-07-2007, 08:48 PM
What is the name of that Billy Cobham record,that sounds good.

bill

Mr Peabody
09-08-2007, 06:26 AM
Billy Cobham, Spectrum, I know it was on CD but I'm not sure if it's still in print. Mine is on vinyl. Al Dimeola's, Elegant Gypsy is a must as well if you like Fusion style Jazz. It has great guitar, percussion and whatever that thing is Hammer plays. There is one track with Dimeola and a Flamingo guitarist that is just those two on acoustic guitar, one in each speaker, it is incredible.

Another rec sort of in the same area, Abraxas Pool. This is a Greg Rollie and Neal Schon project that came a few years back. A Latin flavored Rock album some where between Journey, before Steve Perry, and Santana.

musicman1999
09-08-2007, 07:30 AM
Thanks i think i will look for that.I have not heard Elegant Gypsy but i just got Friday Night in San Fransico and it is very good.

bill

basite
09-08-2007, 09:15 AM
I've been playing Bobsticks' Summer comp '07 quite alot the past days, that and the other albums he sent together with the summer comp :)

anyways, playing at the moment of typing,

Stacy Kent - Breakfast on the morning tram (great album btw :))
Ronny Jordan - The antidote (it was good, not fantastic though)
Donald Byrd - Slow Drag (you gotta love him)
Larry Goldings - Quartet

Keep them spinning,
Bert.

jonnyhambone
09-08-2007, 10:04 AM
180g Audiosomem pressing of

YES - Fragile
JRA

the Yes album I spin if I'm listening to them (occasionally Close to the Edge gets grabbed instead). Is the new pressing worth the ('round here) $30? I think it was remastered by Steve Hoffman... I've been debating the purchase for awhile.

jrhymeammo
09-08-2007, 07:35 PM
the Yes album I spin if I'm listening to them (occasionally Close to the Edge gets grabbed instead). Is the new pressing worth the ('round here) $30? I think it was remastered by Steve Hoffman... I've been debating the purchase for awhile.


If you feel like paying more than $30 for any LP is ridiculous then I think you know the answer. To me it's worth it, but I think older pressing is more dynamic than this $30 repress. Maybe it's all in my head, cuz this LP sounds smooooooth and cleeeeeeeean. Almos too stable, really.

JRA

bobsticks
09-08-2007, 08:46 PM
Okkervil River~Black Sheep Boy

Residing some 45 minutes to the south of yours truly, Willi Scheff reminds me of Beck if he showered less and had less style but these guys be strummin' some angst filled indie. I like the samples, I like the lyrics, I like the lack of compressed guitars. One of th ebetter examples of the genre in 07.

basite
09-12-2007, 05:35 AM
well,
after spinning it a couple of times, I think I should recommend stacy kent's new album to all the jazz people around here (and to those who like the quieter jazz), My audio dealer was right, she has a beautiful and very unique voice :)

http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/I/41eI-xja1mL._SS500_.jpg

anyhow,
NP:
Beck - The information
Donald Fegen - Morph the cat

Luvin Da Blues
09-12-2007, 07:36 AM
Robert Plant - Shakin and Stirred. Although I'm not a huge fan of his solo work this is one for the quality recording in itself.

Mark Knopfler-Golden Heart. I'm surprised that his name is not brought up much. He certainly has a distinct guitar style.

basite
09-12-2007, 07:53 AM
Mark Knopfler-Golden Heart. I'm surprised that his name is not brought up much. He certainly has a distinct guitar style.


I might not play the album so much, but I do like him :)

Luvin Da Blues
09-12-2007, 07:52 PM
I might not play the album so much, but I do like him :)

Check out his "Wag the Dog" album, especially the title track. A little more bluesy and uptempo than Golden Heart.

bobsticks
09-18-2007, 08:17 PM
A great recommendation by some of the characters here; such a smooth way to bring the evening to a close...

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jim goulding
09-19-2007, 06:04 AM
It Feels Good To Me by Bill Bruford with Annette Peacock. Compositionally, maybe the best I know of.

Hip Elegy by Joachim Kuln with outstanding performances by trumpeter Terumasa Hino and drummer Alphonse Mouzon.

basite
09-23-2007, 02:15 AM
got some new things:

Herbie Hanckock - Head Hunters (I think everyone should own this album)
Grant Green - Live At the lighthouse (saw this once on a picture of JRA's setup, happened to see the album and liked it)
Herbie Hancock - Empyrean Isles
Herbie Hancock - Future Shock
Porcupine Tree - In Absentia

Keep Them spinning,
Bert.

jonnyhambone
09-23-2007, 03:17 PM
Been throwin' down some border-line cheesy 70's stuff today but all good...right now, Steely Dan 'Pretzal Logic'. Earlier pulled out Pure Prairie League 'Bustin' Out' and Steely Dan 'Countdown To Ecstasy'. Got my eyes on Fleetwood Mac 'Tusk' for sunset with a St. Pauli on the porch...

Rae
09-23-2007, 04:57 PM
Got my eyes on Fleetwood Mac 'Tusk' for sunset with a St. Pauli on the porch...

Great record!

Mr Peabody
09-23-2007, 05:45 PM
I've always wondered about Tusk, if it was a good album. For a double album it didn't generate much radio play but that's definitely not a sign of anything. I don't generally buy albums unless I have some idea of what they sound like, so I just never picked that up. I had a chance to buy it on vinyl and probably should have, it may have been worth the money to cure my curiosity

bobsticks
09-23-2007, 06:26 PM
The Cannonball don't get enough love 'round here. What's not to love with a cast of characters like this: 2937

jonnyhambone
09-25-2007, 07:40 PM
I've always wondered about Tusk, if it was a good album.

Yes.

esp. the second album imo. It has all the stuff you may like in the 'Mac' but basically a Lindsay Buckingham album as far as songwriting goes...and he can write. Plus it sounds really good and you can likely pick it up for a small handfull of bills.

N.P. Vic Chestnutt 'North Star Deserter' (released by Constellation on 180gm. vinyl...pretty nice sound for Vic)

Bert
09-26-2007, 04:45 PM
Mark Knopfler: "Kill To Get Crimson" 2007


So far, a pretty album. As usual, I guess.

Bert
.

Luvin Da Blues
09-26-2007, 09:33 PM
Mark Knopfler: "Kill To Get Crimson" 2007


So far, a pretty album. As usual, I guess.

Bert
.

do tell more...I'm a huge Knopfler. :cornut:

PeruvianSkies
09-26-2007, 09:54 PM
do tell more...I'm a huge Knopfler. :cornut:

LDB...clear out your inbox I am trying to respond to your PM.

Luvin Da Blues
09-26-2007, 09:56 PM
LDB...clear out your inbox I am trying to respond to your PM.


done.

nobody
09-27-2007, 07:46 AM
My own Social Distortion comp...

http://www.socialdistortion.com/images/photos/oldschool/big/007.jpg

Under Their Thumb: Best of Social Distortion
1945 (Posh Boy Single)
Under My Thumb
The Creeps
Another State Of Mind
Mommy's Little Monster
Like An Outlaw (For You)
Backstreet Girl
Prison Bound
Story Of My Life
Sick Boys
Ring Of Fire
Ball And Chain
Cold Feelings
Bad Luck
Born To Lose
I Was Wrong
Pleasure Seeker
Reach For The Sky
I Wasn't Born To Follow
Winners and Losers

here's an MP3 version if ya want it...

http://www.sendspace.com/file/i99p3g

bobsticks
09-27-2007, 01:35 PM
Somewhere between Heaven and Cool...

Keep preachin' the word to these heretics.

bobsticks
09-27-2007, 01:38 PM
Currently the first spin for the new Knopfler. Thus far nothing new or groundbreaking but smooth enough. Expect a full review later...

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jrhymeammo
09-30-2007, 10:56 AM
Grant Green - Live At the lighthouse

Keep Them spinning,
Bert.

Did you get it on wax? Not the greatest recording or music in the world, but I LOVE that album, but I'm a sucker for GG. With that in mind, I can't wait for the reissue of Idle Moment. I should get 2 copies.

I played Horance Silver's Songs for my Father, again. Maybe because I've had much time for music lately, but Joe Henderson made my head spin a couple of times, and made me scream out with joy!!

I also enjoyed: Roy Ayers - Red, Black, and Green. I was really suprised that I enjoyed this album as much as I did. This isnt HardBop, but I just couldnt ignore the great music.

JRA

bobsticks
10-06-2007, 06:21 PM
Children of Bodom~Live in Stockholm loud, aggresive, metallic etching from Scandinavian Cookie Monsters with proggy keyboards and guitar wunderkind Alexi Laiho...violent, angst-filled music for violent, angst-filled times.

Mr Peabody
10-07-2007, 05:09 PM
I spun the new Ann Wilson covers album. It's a pretty good album, she tends to do more of a layed back approach to the songs, many of them feature violin. There is a quality to the sound though I can't put my finger on. On some of the songs it sounds to me like her voice is louder in the mix than it should be and the overall feel doesn't fool me into believing everyone is there performing at the same time, maybe it's poor mixing. It's a shame because the instruments sound good and the background is very quiet. I hope some one else hears the album to see what they think.

Also, Count Basie live at the Sands in Vegas, 1966. This disc is in stereo and sounds good, unbelievably so for a live recording from 66. I'd recommend this album for anyone into Basie or wanting to hear a good album by him. I bought the Ken Burns comp of Basie and was disappointed. It may be alright for a historical picture but all of it is in mono and I couldn't get into it.

musicman1999
10-07-2007, 06:41 PM
I have the Sinatra at the Sands cd that he recorded with the Basie orchestra in 1966, in fact i believe your album was recorded as the band was warming up the audience before Frank came on. It is very well recorded as well and is just a great album,seek it out.

bill

Mr Peabody
10-07-2007, 09:57 PM
Bill, you are correct sir.

nobody
10-08-2007, 07:09 AM
http://a549.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/64/m_8cf51d60e63765b5dd718c6945f0880c.jpg
Trip Daddys: Too Much, Too Fast

Gotta pimp some local guys. They been doing the rockabilly, roots, blues, punk thing for a while. If ya like Reverend Horton Heat and that kinda stuff, you'd probably like these guys. They just put out their fourth CD. Not sure it really captures all of what you get when you pack yourself into the little corner bars you can catch these fellas playin' regularly, but it gets a lot of the point across.

Here's a short little tune in case you wanna here 'em.
http://www.sendspace.com/file/smpjvz

basite
10-08-2007, 09:18 AM
Did you get it on wax? Not the greatest recording or music in the world, but I LOVE that album, but I'm a sucker for GG. With that in mind, I can't wait for the reissue of Idle Moment. I should get 2 copies.


nope, on CD, but I'm looking out for the vinyl version too :)

I just love that intro of the show (and the music that's following) :cornut:

Keep them spinning,
Bert.

jrhymeammo
10-13-2007, 03:58 PM
I just love that intro of the show (and the music that's following) :cornut:

Bert.

Yeah, it's a fun album. I love it. That album isnt too hard to find on wax, as long as you keep your eyes open. I think I paid like $20 M-.

Just playing some smooth tunedge.

AIR - Pocket Symphony (white wax).


JRA:12:

bobsticks
10-14-2007, 09:30 AM
2993

Back in the saddle! After two weeks on complete, nightmarish hell at work say hello to the bad guy. After 180+ hours of work with little to show for it I'm ready for some time off--and nothing like a little Jonny C and Ken Burrell SACD to start of an afternoon the right way.

All due respect to the Rudy Van Gelder series but this one smokes 'em...that smooth analog goodness really highlights some of the harshness of the remixes.

jrhymeammo
10-14-2007, 10:25 AM
Back in the saddle! After two weeks on complete, nightmarish hell at work say hello to the bad guy. After 180+ hours of work with little to show for it I'm ready for some time off--and nothing like a little Jonny C and Ken Burrell SACD to start of an afternoon the right way.

All due respect to the Rudy Van Gelder series but this one smokes 'em...that smooth analog goodness really highlights some of the harshness of the remixes.

Hey M,

How is that album? These days, I almost prefer Prestige label over BN. That looks like something I should jump on.

Killah Priest - The Offering

JRA

shokhead
10-18-2007, 05:59 AM
CD sounds great!

JohnMichael
10-19-2007, 11:47 AM
Roxy Music

Manifesto

In the mood for some music from my youth. Sitting around wondering what the hell was I thinking for most of my life.

Mr Peabody
10-19-2007, 07:52 PM
Vinyl: Supertramp - with Sister Moonshine
Pure Prairie League - with Amy. Interesting mix on this album, the acoustic guitars have a bright or metallic sound to them and on some songs it sounds like some one is playing an electric guitar with no amp, they just got the mic close enough to pick up the strump. Good album though.

My neighbor was unloading some CD's, $2.00 a disc. I bought a 5 disc Elvis box set for $10.00. I got about 20 other titles but haven't had the chance to go through them all. I did listen to a group called the Bluegrass Cardinals. I really like the album, I think it was a Best of or some collection of their stuff. Very tight harmony and vocal interaction and some of the songs must have been recorded with the band live in the studio, excellent sound quality. That ole fiddle sounded like it was right in my room.

I also spun my new Within Temptations a couple times now and Darkwell, I forgot the title.

bobsticks
10-21-2007, 02:18 PM
What a completely lazy Sunday.

On deck for the night:
Morphine~Cure For Pain
Clifford Brown & Max Roach
The Pogues~Rum, Sodomy, and the Lash
Sparklehorse~It's A Wonderful Life

but at the moment a little MM&W
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Bernd
10-23-2007, 06:38 AM
.....crisp autumn day and I am listening to this:

"Jack Savoretti - Between The Minds"

One of those records that defies believe. That guy is only 23 years old, but he writes with the maturity of an old soul. If melodic tunes and a voice forged from honey and whiskey is your thing - give it a go.

Peace

:23:

Feanor
10-23-2007, 08:27 AM
.....crisp autumn day and I am listening to this:

"Jack Savoretti - Between The Minds"
...

Peace

:23:

Bernd, good to hear from you again. :)

Last evening I listen to one of the most enjoyable new (to me) pieces of music I've heard in quite a while: William Alwyn's String Quartet No.2 "Spring Waters" ...

http://ca.geocities.com/w_d_bailey/Alwyn_small.jpg

Oh sorry: I forget that most people around here aren't interested in chamber music ...

you philistines!! :dita:

bobsticks
10-23-2007, 08:35 AM
Oh sorry: I forget that most people around here aren't interested in chamber music ...

you philistines!! :dita:

Mebbe that's cuz you don't give us unwashed characters enuff good recs :ciappa:

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Bernd
10-23-2007, 08:46 AM
Bernd, good to hear from you again. :)

Last evening I listen to one of the most enjoyable new (to me) pieces of music I've heard in quite a while: William Alwyn's String Quartet No.2 "Spring Waters" ...

http://ca.geocities.com/w_d_bailey/Alwyn_small.jpg

Oh sorry: I forget that most people around here aren't interested in chamber music ...

you philistines!! :dita:


Thank you Bill,

Took some time out, life,love,food and travel to keep the soul healthy. How is you? I hope well.
Oh, yeah what is spinning:

"Rilo Kiley - Under the Blacklight"

and

"Hot Hot Heat - Happiness Ltd."

Peace

:16:

Bert
10-23-2007, 06:10 PM
http://cdbaby.name/g/e/geraldcollier4.jpg


Gerald Collier
How Can There Be Another Day?
http://cdbaby.com/cd/geraldcollier4

What If Pink Floyd Was A C&W Band?

Quite interesting.

Bert

Mr Peabody
10-23-2007, 06:33 PM
G. Collier, not bad.

Last night Doobie Bros. then Vince Gill. It was interesting that this Vince Gill sounded really good, not reference, but good. I think what I liked so much is how open and spread out the sound stage was. A lot of commercial modern recordings must use some type of compression.

Tonight, Infectious Grooves to get me down the road on the treadmill. Oh, and Collier's samples as I type.

Bert
10-23-2007, 07:16 PM
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51HcFelNEYL._AA240_.jpg

For the first time. I usually like his stuff although it usually has to grow on me.

Cheers,
Bert

Bernd
10-24-2007, 08:24 AM
...round for dinner tonight and to sample some of the red I bought in Italy.
So taking a short break from cooking and listening to this glorious new disc:

"Band of Horses - Cease to Begin"

5* from me. If you like their debut, you will like this one. Outstanding.

Peace

:16:

basite
10-24-2007, 10:36 AM
NP:

George Benson & Al Jarreau - Givin' it up

it ain't bad, but I more like Benson's old stuff, like give me the night or so...

so:
next up:
George Benson - Give me the night

Keep them spinning,
Bert.

Mr Peabody
10-24-2007, 07:07 PM
My wife picked me up from work and Styx, Grand Illusion was in the CD player. I don't care if I ever hear Come Sail Away again but I had forgotten what a great album that is.

Had time to spin a couple vinyls from the last show I went to. Bob Seger, Like A Rock which has a few good songs but definitely not on par with his 70's stuff. And... before shutting down for the night Buck Owens. You know sometimes you have to take a hit of the real stuff. I'm always amazed by the stuff that gets played on C&W stations posing as C&W, the young stars always pay omage to the pioneers yet many young people don't know what real C&W sounds like because it doesn't get played anymore.

jim goulding
10-24-2007, 08:06 PM
May be jumpin the gun a little cause these haven't arrived yet but . .

Astrahan Cafe- Anonar Brahem (ECM)
Afternoon Ragas, Live in Rotterdam- Nikhil Banerjee (Raga)
Hits for Brits- Harry Allen (Challenge)

That last one is some old school blowing ala Ben Webster or Coleman Hawkins with very good group accompaniment. I heard that on the samples. My bud tells me it's a sonic gem, too. Bobby Sticks, you might be into this. Jrhyme, you too.

bobsticks
10-25-2007, 02:34 PM
Hits for Brits- Harry Allen (Challenge)

That last one is some old school blowing ala Ben Webster or Coleman Hawkins with very good group accompaniment. I heard that on the samples. My bud tells me it's a sonic gem, too. Bobby Sticks, you might be into this. Jrhyme, you too.

Cool, I'll give that one the look-up. Speaking of old school horn blowin', Lee Morgan's Sidewinder is slithering through the speakers as I type. It must be said that this recording falls into the treble-hot Rudy Van Gelder archtype but the interplay between Lee and the oft-undervalued Joe Henderson is outstanding.

jrhymeammo
10-25-2007, 08:03 PM
Has anyone here heard of this group called:

Alter Bridge? A kid at work was telling me about it and sounded pretty good, but he also like Creed and DreamTheater. But overall he has good taste in music.

NP: Earl Hines - Plays Hits he Missed D2D.
Becoming a HUGE D2D fan. Forget about SACD, D2D needs a massive revival!

PS - Damn, it's nice to see Bernd around here again.
How you been, B?

JRA

bobsticks
10-26-2007, 04:00 PM
Alter Bridge? A kid at work was telling me about it and sounded pretty good, but he also like Creed and DreamTheater. But overall he has good taste in music.

PS - Damn, it's nice to see Bernd around here again.
How you been, B?

JRA

Whattup Jay,

Alterbridge is the rhythm section of Creed with some other schmoe as a vocalist. They're completely forgettable although Mark Tremonti is a decent guitarist for that genre. I would bet a fair amount of dosh that you'll hate them.

...And yeah, it's good to have Brother Bernd around again.

Here's a first: a non-music "What's Spinning?" post. What's goin' down you ask? The crystalline sound of San Jose meeting the Wings at the Joe...aaaahhh, you can almost smell Belle Isle.