What is spinning? [Archive] - Page 7

Bernd

05-05-2008, 05:06 AM

During this long Winter Mike Scott went through boxes and boxes of bits and pieces and songs that never made it to any Waterboys album and released last week a download only album. This album is full of little gems. :2: If you like the waterboys you'll love this, if not........:nonod:

Here is a little lyrical out take. Very now I think.

[B]The Waterboys - Kiss the Wind
[B]
SEND HIM DOWN TO WACO
The President's feelin' real upset
he hasn't passed his budget yet
he hasn't even broken sweat
send him down to Waco
send him down to Waco

His promises are wearing thin
and his golden glow looks more like tin
but he's still smirking cheek to chin
send him down to Waco
send him down to Waco

They say even great men have their flaws
but this one wouldn't know what greatness was
if it bit him up the Arkansas
send him down to Waco
send him down to Waco

When he got in I sure was glad
but I just seen through his smooth facade
He ain't Bush but he's pretty bad
send him down to Waco
send him down to Waco

He dropped the missiles on Iraq
to get his image back on track
He can't bring the dead civilians back
send him down to Waco
send him down to Waco

His wife who never received a vote
seems to be the one who really steers the boat
This isn't serious - this is a joke
send him down to Waco
send him down to Waco

When the Mississippi took a twist
he got out there with his publicist
but there's one photo-op he missed
send him down to Waco
send him down to Waco

Who knows what the future holds
but whatever way this thing unfolds
for the good of his soul
send him down to Waco
send him down to Waco
Send him down to Waco
Send him down to Waco
Send him down to Waco
Send him down
Have him take a look around
Take the kids
see the sights....
History !

Mike Scott New York City April 1993

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P.S. JRA I followed your recommendation and got the NIN-Ghosts on Friday. Loving it. Thanks for the heads up.

Mr Peabody

05-05-2008, 07:05 AM

I made it out to the quarterly record show yesterday. It wasn't much of a turn out in vendors or customers. It could have been the nice weather or I heard there was a big semi-annual flea market going on that some of the vendors may have chosen to do. I did manage to walk out with 6 to 8 titles though.

Canned Heat - debut album
Gary Moore - I forgot the title. I like him a lot and feel he never got the credit he deserves.
Eddie Rabbit - a early Best Of
Juice Newton - with Call Me Angel in the Morning and Sweetest Thing
Teena Marie - Trick Bag
Nina - 99 (Red) Balloons
Tears For Fears - Music From the Big Chair
There were a couple others that are too embarrassing to mention.

I got the German version of Nina's album. The American version looked like only half a album with one side German and one side English. This album was surprisingly very good. It has clever keyboard melodies and the songs are a variety of styles. It struck me as a bit more substantial than just a Pop album. Of course I couldn't understand a word she was saying :)

A friend that went with me gave me a couple CD's, a Marty Robbins, Best of and Rod Stewart sings oldies. I mention this because they ended up hitting me the opposite of what I expected, I like Rod Stewart and Marty Robbins I thought would be a "pass along" disc. Well some might like it but to me the Rod Stewart sucked out loud but the Marty Robbins actually wasn't bad, either he had good production in the beginning or these had been remastered. A couple songs I recognized from being a child of parents who listened to the C&W and with the good production it wasn't so bad. It might not see much light of day but it's definitely worth keeping. Anyone want a Rod Stewart disc :)

bobsticks

05-05-2008, 07:10 PM

Whattup Bernd, longtime no hear from. Good to have you reappear.

Fresh from this evening's debacle which almost resulted in this here infernal computer taking flight and my unsuccessful attempt to capitalize on the free NIN torrent downloads, I find myself indulging in a little local fare.
A quick read of Otis Gibbs' bio would have you believe that they're firmly entrenched in the alt/country scene. "On occasion" would be the best way to phrase that, more often than not eschewing the alt for plain roots stuff. Take a look and a listen: http://www.myspace.com/otisgibbs

Currently spinning is One Day Our Whispers. Next week I'm gonna outdo Swishy by paying $7 to sit seven feet away from these characters at a little hole in the wall just a few skips from home...

http://www.otisgibbs.com/images/whispers.jpg

bobsticks

05-13-2008, 06:53 PM

http://www.gothtronic.com/Goth/img_/Music1/sub/SISTERSOFMERCYfloodland.jpg

In the heat of the night
In the heat of the day
When I close my eyes
When I look your way
When I meet the fear that lies inside
When I hear you say
In the heat of the moment
Say, say, say

Some day, some day, some day, -Dominion
Come a time
Some day, some day, some day, -Dominion
Some say prayers
Some say prayers
I say mine

In the light of the fact
On the lone and level
Sand stretch far away
In the heat of the action
In the settled dust
Hold hold and sway
In the meeting of mined
Down in the streets of shame
In the betting of names on gold to rust
In the land of the black
Be...King, king, king, king

Some day, some day, some day, -Dominion
Come a time
Some day, some day, some day, -Dominion
Some say prayers
Some say prayers
I say mine

Some day, some day, some day, -Dominion
Some say prayers
Some say prayers
I say mine

In the heat of the night
in the heat of the day
When I close my eyes
When I look your way
When I meet the fear that lies inside
When I hear you say
In the heat of the moment
Say, say, say

Some day, some day, some day, -Dominion
Some say prayers
Some say prayers
I say mine
I say mine
I say mine

We serve an old man in a dry season
A lighthouse keeper in the desert sun
Dreamers of sleepers and white treason
We dream of rain and the history of the gun
There's a lighthouse in the middle of Prussia
A white house in a red square
I'm living in films for the sake of Russia
A Kino Runner for the DDR
And the fifty-two daughters of the revolution
Turn the gold to chrome
A gift...nothing to lose
Stuck inside of Memphis with the mobile home, singin':

Mother Russia
Mother Russia
Mother Russia rain down down down
Mother Russia
Mother Russia
Mother Russia rain down

jrhymeammo

05-24-2008, 07:18 AM

http://jazzbluesclub.com/uploads/posts/thumbs/1183988875_08e2_1.jpg

jrhymeammo

05-25-2008, 05:49 PM

I guess I'll blame myself for reading posts by bobosticks and Slosh. I've been listening to other than Jazz, trying to expand my narrow horizon. It's a good thing cuz I was starting to get a little yawn...

http://www.djouls.com/mmw/images/The_Wood_Brothers-Loaded_b.jpg

The Wood Brothers - Loaded.
w/ Free Full Length CD.

I remember hearing aobut them on NPR about 3 years ago, and what I heard them sounded foreign, yet promising.
The album features John and Billy on few tracks, but the music does not resemble MMW's typcial jinggle janggle jamm.
This LP set ended up costing me $18. That's $5,6 more than what I'm used to paying for new LP.that sometime offers free DL. You be the judge.

JRA

PS. - grabbed a couple of Adrian Blew and Hubert Law on LP as well.

bobsticks

05-25-2008, 07:17 PM

That's how it goes Jay, ya gotta mix it up. Anything with anybody that has anything to do with MMW is probably pretty solid...besides if any one poster on this forum should forever be associated with having a sunflower for a head it is surely you. Wanna go to Amersterdam?

After a day of rock 'n' roll and grilling out and trying to avoid racing and race fans it seems mighty fine to come home to some smoothness...

http://img1.nnm.ru/imagez/gallery/b/5/b/2/6/b5b2699706dae5259760d96f9672df89_full.jpg

jrhymeammo

05-25-2008, 07:48 PM

Hell Yeah I wanna go to Amersterdam. But like I told ya, will have to see how crazy things are at work.
Also, Bert must be there as well...:eek6:

I need to get a house and think my neighbors agree.

NP
http://i184.photobucket.com/albums/x243/dam-66/InfectedMushroom-B.jpg

JRA

Bernd

05-26-2008, 12:28 AM

As the long weekend is slowly ending I am enjoying this this morn:

Cary Brothers - Who You Are

The chords sound familiar and the ambiance is there - and you can definitely here the pain and feeling in some of the songs (honestly, jealousy, glass parade, think awhile).
Interestingly the album seems to have a much more poignant feel to it rather than rocking off the shelves with `sing alongs' (such as the previous EP's `Waiting for your Letter').

Peace

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basite

05-26-2008, 08:03 AM

Hell Yeah I wanna go to Amersterdam. But like I told ya, will have to see how crazy things are at work.
Also, Bert must be there as well...:eek6:

I need to get a house and think my neighbors agree.

which Bert :D

cuz I'm located something like 150km from amsterdam :D

good luck with the house btw :p

anyways, NP:
Portishead - P3
the dave brubeck quartet - time out

Keep them spinning,
Bert.

Bernd

05-26-2008, 08:27 AM

I'll would describe the Felice Brothers as post-punk organic mountain/folk music. And ignore the "it sounds like Bob Dylan to me" comments that are being mentioned in magazine reviews. Yes the voice sounds like Mr. Zimmerman, but that where it ends and it's really lazy and superficial. They do to "folk" music what Hank did to "country" music.

Beautiful music with mostly painful and bleak lyrics. You need to listen, and I am going to see these boys tomorrow evening.

The Felice Brothers

Bernd

05-28-2008, 04:59 AM

Well, the Felice Brothers were great last night. Small hole in a wall type venue intimate type of gig. And tonight the exact opposite. I am taking my other half to experience Springsteen at a stadium.
So in between I indulge on a Gary Moore blues album.:thumbsup:

Like all Gary's recent releases there are a couple of exceptional performances - 30 Days being the highlight on this one - but a few moments where it dips. At least there's no reworking of the Parisienne Walkways/Still Got the Blues minor chord ballad on this one.

As always the production is first class, and its nice to hear Brian Downey on the drums for Lizzy fans.

Gary Moore - Close As You Get

Peace

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jrhymeammo

05-28-2008, 06:18 PM

good luck with the house btw :p

fcuk buying a house. They can always move if they dont like my music, plus I need a new amp.

As for Amsta, if I ever make it out there, you gotta come and show me around. We should hit some hash-bars and see if 'sticks ever left.:cornut:

NP: Trainspotting#2

bobsticks

05-28-2008, 06:47 PM

I'm excited to hear about Springsteen...come to think of it, I wouldn't mind seeing Gary Moore live either.

And jayra I think you might have to worry more 'bout JM than me. I live in a constant state of arrested development so The 'Dam ain't nothin' but a thing. Might be different for those pure-as-the-snow Catholic schoolgirl types, ya never know...

On topic: Night=Jazz

http://static.rateyourmusic.com/album_images/11234.jpg

JohnMichael

05-28-2008, 07:16 PM

Mr Peabody

05-28-2008, 08:29 PM

Coincidently I listened to a Gary Moore album, Over The Hills and Far Away Monday. I picked this up at a show. I was a bit shocked at this album, it sounded like he was going for some 80's MTV sound. There are a couple worth while tracks and I want to give it another spin as the first was interrupted by a thunderstorm and scared kids. I can't remember the name of the album but I did have one of his Blues albums and I didn't care for it much which surprised me, did he have one Gary Moore Plays The Blues? I'm all for branching out but Moore seems to do his best at Rock.

Ah, John Michael, I thought this was a serious thread for music lovers only and "no room for comedy".

Bernd

05-29-2008, 01:41 AM

I'm excited to hear about Springsteen...come to think of it, I wouldn't mind seeing Gary Moore live either.

http://static.rateyourmusic.com/album_images/11234.jpg
.... and man I am too old to do back to back gigs, resulting in late nights and early rising.
The show, the performance and the song selection where all top notch.Bruce interacted with the crowd at close quaters, took requests and seemed in a decent mood. Nils Lofgreen gave a virtuoso Guitar performance at the end of Because the Night. But boy oh boy was the sound dreadful. Probably the worst I have ever heard. It was way to loud and totaly devoid of clarity. Boom boom boom and a wall of noise and bass smear. I am amazed that peole who have done this thing for years got it so wrong. Some guys left halfway through as it was uncomfortably loud.
I last saw the full E-Street band tour five years ago almost to the day. That gig was played across the road in the Cricket ground. No roof, no high tier stands and fantastic accoustic, but it holds only about a third of last nights venue. Can't understand why they didn't go there again. So we came away in the knowledge that we have seen a great show, 2 hour 45 min, great entertainment, but felt somehow cheated, as the final part of the triangle was missing.
Thank God REM will play the Cricket Ground. I think I for one have been to my last big Stadium gig.

So to smooth the ears I have this on the tray at the moment. A welcome tonic for the ears from my pal bobs.

Peace

bobsticks

06-05-2008, 04:49 PM

bobsticks how did you know I was Catholic?

Just took a guess.

B, it seems like you're getting some good wear on YoYo's disc, makes me feel all warm and fuzzy...kinda like James' "Look Ma", and the Felini Bros. deliver as well. Right now we're keepin' the soul alive with Ben Harper and the Blind Boys Alabama's There Will Be A Light--rediscovered courtesy of LDB.

http://bluestormmusic.com/store/images/Ben%20Harper%20and%20The%20Blind%20Boys%20of%20Ala bama%20front%20cover.jpg

JohnMichael

06-05-2008, 07:00 PM

"Half the perfect world"

Madeline Peyroux

I like her more with each listen.

Thinking of ending the night with the previously mentioned Yo Yo Ma disc. Yo Yo may need his own cd rack soon.

Of course with the mention of Nils Lofgren I am considering firing up the ttable and playing one of his older solo albums. He does a cover of Carole King's "Going Back".

I have also been enjoying The Felice Brothers, thanks.

nobody

06-06-2008, 05:46 AM

http://image.allmusic.com/00/amg/cov200/drg400/g434/g43464lkaoe.jpg
The Legendary Skatalites in Dub: Skatalites Meet King Tubby

Take the legendary Skatalites, and legendary is certainly no exaggeration, record a bunch of tracks at the Black Ark with Lee Perry, then hand 'em over to King Tubby to mix and match until his heart's content and this is what you get. I was a bit confused before listening, wondering how The Skatalites ska beats would sound in a dub setting, but they slow it down here and play a more languid roots style on most tracks. The great horn section really shines, shimmering out of the murk of the Black Ark sound, and they toss in a couple tracks full of 70s afro-funk to mix it up a bit. One vocal cut. Overall a great listen. You'd be hard pressed to find more Jamaican talent on a single recording than what you find here.

basite

06-07-2008, 11:06 AM

found some free time (exams, normally I should be studying now, but it's weekend and I have at least one free day there :))...

NP:
Deus - Vantage Point
Abbey lincoln - Abbey sings Abbey
Portishead - P3

and what Bernd sent :)
thanks Bernd :)

Keep them spinning,
Bert.

bobsticks

06-08-2008, 06:17 PM

John Rutter: Requiem

Produced by the composer himself, this is the first recording of the ensemble version of John Rutter’s radiant Requiem. Written in 1985, the work is not a conventional setting of the Requiem Mass but comprises a personal selection of texts from the Catholic liturgy and the 1662 Book of Common Prayer. John Rutter maintains intimate ties with Clare College and some of his anthems are left as a musical legacy to the college. Among these are two simple, tender blessings: Go forth into the world in peace, dedicated to the choir on the eve of its first tour to America; and A Clare Benediction, written as a gift to Rutter’s alma mater. This recording is dedicated to the memory of Christopher Rutter.

http://www.clare.cam.ac.uk/images/choir/req.jpg

Bert, do you care for P3? I never warmed up to it.

Mr Peabody

06-08-2008, 06:54 PM

If you guys get a wild hair to listen to something I've heard of before the new Steve Winwood album, Nine Lives is good. I started a thread and talked about it some but no one has bitten on it.

Luvin Da Blues

06-13-2008, 04:59 PM

Talk about a gem from the past. Awhile ago I bought a coworkers LP collection. Last week he stopped by with about 100 LPs that he found in his closet and this is one that is going to be in the rotation for awhile. Stevie play just about every instrument on this album. If he isn't one of the most talented musician of the last century then I don't know who is.

bobsticks

06-15-2008, 04:41 PM

Rock solid combination of country and blues with Rory Block's 2003 SACD Last Fair Deal. Vocals are above fair but she maintains an outstanding guitar tone. This one might be a winner with some of y'all blues cats...

http://www.musictap.net/Graphics/CDCovers/BlockRoryLastFairDealSACD.jpg

dean_martin

06-15-2008, 08:23 PM

Yo La Tengo "Summer Sun"

I like this album. Kinda hypnotic.

bobsticks

06-19-2008, 05:01 PM

You know what's cool about Big-Daddy Sticks? Endurance. Thanks to my kickass new modem which will either be going back tomorrow or going out the window tonight I present to you today's installment of "What's Spinning?" for thr fourth effin' time.

So after a day spent planning to and succeeding in accomplishing nothing what's a guy to do? The answer clearly is to cop some tunes and dig in wid it. Valient Thorr's new disc, Immortalizer, reminisces Alabama Thunderpussy with some punky, early Iron Maiden vibes and raucous and wanking guitars. This is dirty, unwashed music but, seriously, it can''t all be twangy. It comes loud and proud and highly recommended as a sonic palette cleaner.

http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/valient_thorr/albums.jhtml?albumId=2278707

I'd post a pic of the cover but this post isn't worth doing again.

Rich-n-Texas

06-19-2008, 07:25 PM

Had I known you were this talkative Sticky, I'd have joined in here a long time ago. :yesnod:

bobsticks

06-22-2008, 04:51 PM

Had I known you were this talkative Sticky, I'd have joined in here a long time ago. :yesnod:

Yeah, Rich. I like to talk about music too I just confine it to this thread. I feel I can do more for the site by ensuring that every other thread goes off topic.

NS: The Notwist~The Devil, You + Me One of the better new releases of 2008; we get to revisit the Notwist in all their shimmering and jingle-jangly authority. The boys manage to remain ethereal in the Joy Division EMS Reverb Unit way without getting whiny. Not an upscale rock affair, actually a bit mellow and pensive but great for thunderstorms.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61sDAQrVasL._SL500_AA240_.jpg

Interestingly, this is a pic of the cover that is widely circulated on the net. Mine appears much different, a cascading flow of digital colors. Perhaps there are Euro and US versions?

Auricauricle

06-23-2008, 05:55 AM

Stone

06-23-2008, 06:06 AM

These three EPs:

http://image.allmusic.com/00/amg/cov200/dre400/e430/e43073cpzkd.jpghttp://image.allmusic.com/00/amg/cov200/dre400/e430/e43079z3kre.jpghttp://image.allmusic.com/00/amg/cov200/dre400/e430/e43075eb541.jpg

It seems like just yesterday that I was introduced to Catherine Wheel on this board. These EPs aren't the most consistent, but very good nonetheless.

I also found a used copy of this recently, which is really, really good:

http://image.allmusic.com/00/amg/cov200/drg500/g517/g51765qz9oa.jpg

bobsticks

06-23-2008, 06:54 PM

Sticks: As long as you're into the dirty, unwashed variety of music, let me reccommend Eric Clapton's "From the Cradle". Yes, it's a production album, but there's an almost imperceptible presence in the recording that gives me a sense of "being there" that I have rarely experienced. Maybe it's a device or a contrivance, but there are so many rough edges in the recording that (at least I) appreciate getting out of the studio and back into the club....

It sounds like it's worth hearin' the sounds. Clapton is one of those cats that I generally buy once a year and only records that are reputed to have the proper sq---a rare flash of audiophilism in me--but I mostly find his stuff rather hit-or-miss. The Gun Club on the other hand...I love me some Gun Club in all their rawkous, pedal steel, rootsy glory...but not tonight...

http://static.rateyourmusic.com/album_images/13802.jpg

Auricauricle

06-24-2008, 06:04 AM

I'll checkum out....Thanks!

Bernd

06-25-2008, 05:10 AM

Bernd

06-26-2008, 01:21 AM

Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan - Sunday at Devil Dirt

This is a really engaging record which got under my skin. It displays a real retro feel with Mark Lanegan sounding like a smokey sixties crooner on this fusion of styles and sparse arrangements. A little like Over The Rhine with an added edge.

Auricauricle

06-26-2008, 07:30 AM

I'm going to Disneyland....

Turn 'er up!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zS3NGmRT0Y

Luvin Da Blues

06-26-2008, 06:48 PM

Ya know that feeling when you and your special person go to a favorite restaurant (or insert any other place at will) that you haven't been to in a lot of years and have the greatest time?

That's how I felt after finally getting around to spinning this...

jasn

06-27-2008, 07:51 AM

Shearwater: Rooks Good stuff, deserving many listens.

bobsticks

06-27-2008, 07:06 PM

Back to back to back to back on a rainy Friday night...

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41f2uEts9bL._SL500_AA240_.jpghttp://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31RRJ84EK6L._SL500_AA240_.jpghttp://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41E1EK0Y1VL._SL500_AA240_.jpghttp://www.musicalcriticism.com/recordings/cd-niese-handel.jpg

basite

06-28-2008, 10:43 AM

NP:

Nick Cave & the bad seeds - Dig!!! Lazarus DIG!!!

Keep them spinning y'all :)
Bert.

bobsticks

06-29-2008, 04:31 PM

Hey Bert, I thought that jim clark and I were the only ones that had that album. Good stuff.

NP:Sharon Jones & the Dep Kings' 100 Days, 100 Nights

Upon pushing play I instantly recognised this as having been one of the favorites off of Nobody's 2007 YEC. Well, I'm glad to report that the whole frikken' album is great. For fans of Amy Winehouse, come on over to the light. Sharon is the real thing...better songs, better sonics and won't barf on ya. If Amy had half this amount of talent she wouldn't have to smoke crack.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51Kh9S%2BUEmL._SL500_AA280_.jpg

Luvin Da Blues

07-01-2008, 05:40 AM

....and I'm spinning the 6 vol set of Louisiana Swamp Blues. If ya know your blues, ya know that swamp blues is a bit lighter fair than say the dreary Chicago blues. Fabulous artists such as Clarence Edwards, Tabby Thomas, Oscar 'Harp' Davis, Henry Gray, Larry Garner, Cora Jefferson and one of my all time favs Silas Hogan (LDB drops to his knees and takes a bow towards the Shrine of Silas) are featured. I can't seem to load all the art work, oh well.

BTW, I have reduced this 6 Cd set down to 2 Cds (my picks), If anyone is interested in copies drop me a PM.

nobody

07-01-2008, 05:54 AM

<img src="http://static.rateyourmusic.com/album_images/s102560.jpg">
The Clash: Rat Patrol from Fort Bragg

I'm not usually much for bootlegs or unreleased/demo kinda stuff, but I'm really digging this. It's a demo version of Combat Rock that was floating around when it was intended to be a more extended 2 LP set with a much more laid back vibe and lots of heavy dub overtones. There's about 4-5 songs not on the official Combat Rock (all but one of which has been released somewhere by now in some version or another) and pretty much everything is remixed. The real slow stuff off side two of Combat Rock isn't quite so sparse here with extra sound effects and instrumentation filling out some of them and the more rockin' side one tracks are often slowed down here. As a whole it sounds much more like what you would expect to have followed Sandinista than what was eventually released.

I read Mick Jones mixed this version before songs were dropped and everything was remixed for a tighter more traditional rock feel for most songs. The sound quality on the version floating around is pretty good for a boot, but it was originally taken from cassette so not exactly hi-fi. I'd really love to see this whole mix given a proper release. The reason I'm not usually one for bootlegs and demos is that usually they seem to me lesser material and would have done well to stay in the vault. But, in this case, I personally think this version surpasses the released version by a good margin.

Auricauricle

07-01-2008, 06:04 AM

Always a classic; never boring!

Bernd

07-01-2008, 11:43 PM

Got this for my birthday and have been spinning it this morning. What a superb collection of music including the sublime 'Song for Athene ' along with the World Premiere of ' Prayer of the Heart ' featuring Bjork. The interview section of disc two is rather special, full of interesting stories. John Tavener is a gentle soul and comes across as an egoless human being. This two disc set comes in a slip-clase and full 68 page booklet. This music moved me... truly beautiful.

John Tavener - A Portrait

Peace

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Rich-n-Texas

07-02-2008, 07:54 PM

Well, if I understand this game right...

"Traffic Gold" @ 90 dB, including but not limited to:

- Paper Sun
- Dealer
- Coloured Rain
- Hole In My Shoe
- No Face, No Name, No Number
- Heaven Is In Your Mind
- Smiling Phases
- Dear Mr. Fantasy
- You Can All Join In
- Pearly Queen
- Feelin' Alright
- Who Knows What Tomorrow May Bring
- Forty Thousand Heandmen
- Shanghai Noodle Factory
- Medicated Goo
- Freedom Rider
- Empty Pages

I'm caught up now.

Earlier: Led Zeppelin, Yes (three different ones), and that's it.

It's been a great start to the holiday weekend so far. :thumbsup:

Bernd

07-03-2008, 01:16 AM

This came recommended to me by a friend and I'll pass it on.
This Album has all the qualities of the original Ska sound with an updated twist. The Majority of the tracks are original material written by the Dualers with the exception of 2 cover version which are fantastically done. This is an infectious upbeat album and if you like original Ska with a hint of Bob Marley and the Wailers thrown in then this could be for you.

The Dualers - The Melting Pot

Peace

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jrhymeammo

07-06-2008, 11:52 AM

NP:Sharon Jones & the Dep Kings' 100 Days, 100 Nights

You like that shjt, huh? Then I got somem for you then... Do you have their comp? If not, let me know.

Hey Bernd,
I hope all is well on your end. I think I posted this before, but I gotta an album that you'll dig. This one is not one of your funky jammie, but it makes beautiful tunes..

Hubert Laws: Afro-Classic.

http://www.dougpayne.com/hlac.jpg

Defintely worth checking out on LP!

JRA

DarrenH

07-06-2008, 08:37 PM

Mostly Autumn - Glass Shadows

ForeverAutumn

07-07-2008, 05:36 AM

Mostly Autumn - Glass Shadows

I love that you're posting here again!

DarrenH

07-10-2008, 05:24 PM

Thanks Esther...

Chroma Key - Dead Air For Radios

Auricauricle

07-10-2008, 05:52 PM

Ahem...

DarrenH

07-10-2008, 06:23 PM

King Crimson - Lizard

DarrenH

07-10-2008, 07:22 PM

Mostly Autumn - Storms Over London Town

Live at the London Astoria; Saturday, June 4, 2005.

Cheers

Mr Peabody

07-10-2008, 07:52 PM

DarrenH

07-10-2008, 08:26 PM

I was checking out some of Mostly Autumn, their stuff is pretty pricey imports. I found a couple older albums on Amazon that had samples, I favored one called Inspired By The Lord, or something like that. Have you heard that one?

Music Inspired By The Lord Of The Rings is what you found and yes I've heard that, and I own it. Unfortunately, the U.S. dollar doesn't fair well these days abroad. Have you checked CD Universe? They have a limited selection of Mostly Autumn. I've been a fan for years and cannot understand why they never made a difference in the U.S.. I have every studio album but the live stuff is only available through their official website.

daviethek

07-11-2008, 03:43 AM

Great album but it was better live.

didn't that one get re-mastered about 12-13 years ago?

nobody

07-11-2008, 04:05 AM

<img src="http://image.allmusic.com/00/amg/cov200/drk100/k184/k18405npsb2.jpg">
Cut Copy: In Ghost Colors

Fresh and modern sounding electro-pop that keep it light and breezy. Has a bit of that swirl of electronics I first heard on Manitoba's In Flames. Like that album, this one didn't have immediate appeal, but I just tossed it on for another go 'round and it's fairing quite nicely. Maybe it's all the cough syrup. Seems to have a bit of an 80s feel to it.

Auricauricle

07-11-2008, 05:50 AM

King Crimson - Lizard

Been awhile since my ears have been turned toward KC. Golly, those guys were SO good! Hopefully, I will be gainfully employed and able to afford tickets when Adrian and the crew head this way....

Thanks for the "Lizard", BTW. Never heard it before, but from the snippets I have listened to since your posting, it sounds truly nice and a real treat for us "old souls" who still have a fondness for the Prog-Rock era.

DarrenH

07-11-2008, 03:39 PM

Tool - 10,000 Days

DarrenH

07-11-2008, 04:48 PM

Deadsoul Tribe - A Lullaby For The Devil

Auricauricle

07-11-2008, 06:27 PM

Let's try that again. (Erm...)...

DarrenH

07-11-2008, 07:49 PM

Frank Zappa & The Mothers - The Grand Wazoo

Auricauricle

07-12-2008, 12:47 PM

Hmm! :2:

bobsticks

07-13-2008, 05:33 AM

Tool - 10,000 Days rawkin' disc to be sure...

...but not for today. Making my way through a lazy Sunday with a pawfull of discs that arrived over the weekend. I've been enjoying them "Swamp Blues" for a couple of days and today Jason Moran gets the nod with the mellow Artist in Residence. Kinda experimental but perfect in a dark roast torpor way...

http://image2.imusic.co.kr/cover/pop/0205/A0205489.jpg

Thanks boyz

Luvin Da Blues

07-13-2008, 07:59 AM

and a perfect day to spend some time with,

jrhymeammo

07-13-2008, 03:16 PM

It felt like months since I've bought some music, so I bought a few this weekend in Knox-Vegas. Got some promising samplers as well...

What I'm really enjoying at this moment is:

Roy Ayers: Mahogany Vibe.
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51FQ69XAS7L._SL500_AA240_.jpg

Very smooth with nice vocal mix from Erykah Badu, Kamilah, Betty Wright, John Pressley. Hey nobody, you might want to check this one out. Great Vibe thru out he album.

Interpol - Our Love to Admire
Iron & Wine - The Sea & the Rhythm EP
Elliott Smith - New Moon
Calexico - The Black Light
The Twilight Singers - Powder Burns
West Indian Girl - West Indian Girl

JRA

bobsticks

07-13-2008, 04:20 PM

Nice grabs Jay, kinda moving in a different direction for you...a little variety being the spice and all that. I checked out a disc today that you might be interested in, Big Blue Ball which is a collection of african rhythm based tracks with guest shots by Peter Gabriel, Billy Cobham, Tim Finn, Manu Katche, Vernon Reid and others. Good stuff.

NP:
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41TBD09KMRL._SL500_AA240_.jpg

Auricauricle

07-14-2008, 06:10 AM

I sure liked it better than Mamouna, although it grows on ya....

Bernd

07-14-2008, 06:52 AM

You like that shjt, huh? Then I got somem for you then... Do you have their comp? If not, let me know.

Hey Bernd,
I hope all is well on your end. I think I posted this before, but I gotta an album that you'll dig. This one is not one of your funky jammie, but it makes beautiful tunes..

Hubert Laws: Afro-Classic.

http://www.dougpayne.com/hlac.jpg

Defintely worth checking out on LP!

JRA

Guess what has just arrived in mint black shinyness.:biggrin5: It will rotate tonight-oh yes.
Thanks for the tip Hiro.

Auricauricle

07-14-2008, 09:48 AM

Here's something I found a way back....If I had to keep five CD's this might make the list...

Slosh

07-14-2008, 10:14 AM

Came out in 2000 right between A Series Of Sneaks and Girls Can Tell and sounds that way. Nice EP.

nobody

07-14-2008, 01:13 PM

That really does look like somethign I could get into. Gonna have to check it out.

It felt like months since I've bought some music, so I bought a few this weekend in Knox-Vegas. Got some promising samplers as well...

What I'm really enjoying at this moment is:

Roy Ayers: Mahogany Vibe.
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51FQ69XAS7L._SL500_AA240_.jpg

Very smooth with nice vocal mix from Erykah Badu, Kamilah, Betty Wright, John Pressley. Hey nobody, you might want to check this one out. Great Vibe thru out he album.

Interpol - Our Love to Admire
Iron & Wine - The Sea & the Rhythm EP
Elliott Smith - New Moon
Calexico - The Black Light
The Twilight Singers - Powder Burns
West Indian Girl - West Indian Girl

JRA

Bernd

07-15-2008, 09:25 AM

....package arrived this morning from Lexington KT. full of shiny black mono discs which will be spun in due course. Thanks a bunch Hiro.

Lee Morgan - The Cooker

Kenny Burrell - Blue Lights Vol.1

Kenny Burrell - Blue Lights Vol.2

Peace

:23:

Auricauricle

07-15-2008, 11:20 AM

Oh, yeah....Now we're chuggin'!

nobody

07-16-2008, 05:46 AM

http://www.vh1.com/shared/media/images/amg_covers/200/drg900/g940/g94064o1vke.jpghttp://www.vh1.com/shared/media/images/amg_covers/200/drg900/g940/g94065ywknd.jpg
The Plugz: Electrify Me & Better Luck (http://isupplythecountrywithbutter.blogspot.com/2008/01/plugz-electrify-me-1979-better-luck.html)

Latino punk band from LA. Both albums have distinctly different sounds. The debut, Electrify Me, is a straight ahead punk record with a few extra embellishments, but firmly in the angular punk neighborhood. It includes the best version of La Bamba ever. Electrify Me, the second album, is a more polished affair and takes a bit of a roots rock approach while mixing in a bit of Mexican influence on a couple tracks. Even if you don't like punk, this one could appeal to rock fans of many different stripes. I keep waiting for someone to re-release these. Sadly out of print. If you wanna hear them, click above to go to a blog with download links. And, they both fit on a single disc.

jrhymeammo

07-16-2008, 04:25 PM

This one is pretty damn good.

Calexico - The Black Light

http://static.rateyourmusic.com/album_images/2618.jpg

JRA

jrhymeammo

07-16-2008, 04:37 PM

Here's something I found a way back....If I had to keep five CD's this might make the list...

Okay, I'm curious.

What is this album and who is it?

bobsticks

07-16-2008, 11:03 PM

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51QQkv5sUJL._SL500_AA240_.jpg

Do I really gotta say anything?

Auricauricle

07-17-2008, 06:45 AM

Okay, I'm curious. What is this album and who is it?

This hummer was found in a bargain bin at the local record store. It's a production that was compiled by Alula Records and is a feast of various vocal recordings from all corners of the world and includes gorgeous vocals from the likes of Italy's Trinovox, Georgia's Hamlet Gonashvili and The Bulgarian Voices. It is truly a well-recorded and arranged compilation and a beautiful introduction to "World Music".

Here's what Tom Schulte of the All MusicGuide said about it:

"The Voices compilation of vocal music has a vision. That is, "to reach back to songs from times long forgotten and ahead to unique and contemporary modes of expression." Monophonic, polyphonic, with accompaniment or without, sacred or secular, compositions for one voice or many, all are represented on this encompassing compendium. The production, packaging, and array of artists make this overview a veritable classic. Not just a document of historic, period styles, Alula supports and includes compelling and innovative artists. Artists chosen for this collection are Huun-Huur-Tu, the Bulgarian Voices Angelite, Russian pianist Mikhail Alperin and friends, deceased Georgian vocalist Hamlet Gonashvili, medieval music ensemble Sarband, multicultural and multilingual "electrocappella" trio Trinovox, Korean-German duo Earborn, and Belgium-based African a cappella group Tam Echo Tam."

Source: http://www.answers.com/topic/voices-alula?cat=entertainment

Truly a great find and something that, I think, would do well in anybody's collection....

nobody

07-17-2008, 07:30 AM

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51QQkv5sUJL._SL500_AA240_.jpg

Do I really gotta say anything?

It's weird, I generally don't like the fusion period for Miles, especially *****es Brew which I can't stand. But, for some reason, this one always works for me.

Auricauricle

07-17-2008, 11:07 AM

It's a classic; right up there with "Kind of Blue". Nice choice, Sticks!

jrhymeammo

07-17-2008, 06:45 PM

Got my first taste of:

Mission to Burma.
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51%2BzjQWZTWL._SL500_AA240_.jpg

I listened all the way thru, but as soon as Side 4 was over, I quickly reached for a shiny disc of:

Lee Morgan - Search for the New Land.
Has anyone noticed background noise on this album? Especially when Reggie Workman start grooving @ 1:10, 3:10, 5:23. Though it's hard to tell, i do not believe noise is there for the rest of a track. Ah who cares, it's better than Burma. Perhaps another day.

JRA

basite

07-18-2008, 10:55 AM

Sigur Ros - Med sud i eyrum vid spilum endalaust

Another great release. If you like any of Sigur Ros' back catalogue then you'll love it - the album is a logical progression from previous works without abandoning all that we love about them. Almost all tracks will connect with the listener on first listen, and even those that feel they could be forgetable have a knack for sounding oh-so-familiar 2nd time around. However the album is notably shorter than other albums in their repetoire, at just under 1 hour.
This will surely ride high on my end of year tally.

Peace

:23:

yeah, I heard the first track a couple times already (the videoclip was on tv, and I heard it several times on the radio too...)

interesting new album indeed :)

interesting video clip too, btw :p

NP: Herbie Hancock - Inventions & dimensions

up next: Deus - the ideal crash

Keep them spinning,
Bert.

Auricauricle

07-18-2008, 03:56 PM

I reckon I'm just outdated....I just can't get bored listening to this kinda stuff, ya know...

jrhymeammo

07-18-2008, 04:48 PM

I reckon I'm just outdated....I just can't get bored listening to this kinda stuff, ya know...

Much respect for Eno. Too bad I dont have enough of what we has up out.

Here is something we never listen to anymore. I'm sure we all gotta copy of this, but hasn't played in years and years....

http://gallery.audioreview.com/data/audio//500/medium/PinkFloyd-TheWall.jpg

Still has its moments.

JRA

Auricauricle

07-19-2008, 07:09 AM

Uh, I still have it: and the rest. I guess puberty kicks in late around here....

bobsticks

07-20-2008, 08:47 AM

I like Eno, especially More Music For Films...and I have no idea what Jay's talkembout...

I stay and type longer but I'm on a trane...

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/1/1d/John_Coltrane_-_Soultrane.jpg/200px-John_Coltrane_-_Soultrane.jpg

jrhymeammo

07-20-2008, 07:26 PM

Yeah, it didnt make a bit of sense. Oh well. But to be clear, I love what I've heard of Eno.

Anyhow,

Hank Crawford - Soul of the Ballard (MF LP).
Man, I remember the first the time I heard this LP and thought it was utter crap, but i've been loving this so much since the 2nd spin. Probably the best sounding Mobile Fidelity LP I own.

Get it while you still can. This means you, poo-sticks.
which Calexico did you get?

JRA

Auricauricle

07-21-2008, 09:12 AM

I'm still in my African groove, guys....

Auricauricle

07-21-2008, 10:16 AM

In one of those rare occasions, when the universe is aligned and Euterpe deigns to descend and commune with the mortal races, I was fortunate to find the album you see before you now. In a show of eloquent grace unusually seen among the muses, Euterpe guided my hand toward this disc, a sumptuous and sublime performance of Fuenllana’s “The Lyre of Orpheus”.

Fuenllana, a Spanish composer from Seville, composed the work in 1554, for the vihuela, an ancient instrument that is seen as the ancestor of the classical guitar or lute. According to Wikipedia, the vihuela’s design went through various incarnations, starting from a nearly violin appearance in the mid 15th century to a more familiar guitar shape, usually composed of 12 pairs of strings that were arranged thus: G C F A D G C F Bb D G C.

This instrument represented a very early polyphony, and occasionally used chanterelles, single strings of high register, made of gut which gave the instrument great, dulcet sonority. Starting from a “railing against laziness”, Fuenllana proceeds to invoke Pythagoras, Orpheus and St. Isadore of Seville.

Fuenllana was a fairly prolific writer, and had this to say, “…I wished to compose this work, and gathering from the best flowers, to make this delicious honeycomb, from which all may derive satisfaction and many learn…”.

The libretto is just as astounding:

“The moorish king was out walking; in the city of Granada; letters delivered to him; telling how Alhama was taken; Ah, my Alhama! As he was in the Alhambra; at the same time he was ordered; That the drums of war; Play to arms; Ah, my Alhama! You must know friends; A new sorrow; That bravehearted Christians; Have taken the Alhama from us; Ah, my Alhama!” (Paseabase el rey moro)

Or more succinctly:

“My lady, your beauty; Outdoes that of the dawn; So too, I say that in your lovely face; It seems I find paradise.” (Madona mia)

The recording is nothing short of a performance that is immensely moving and is a sonic wonder. Voices like Nurial Rial’s, soprano, and Carlos Mena, contratenor are presnted in rich and intonationally flawless character. Likewise, the instrumentation, including violas de gamba, flutes, guittarra renacentista, and vinhuela, Jose Miguel Moreno, are exquisitely recorded so that the listener not only can hear every instrument and their attendant tones, but their wood and gut souls that, even but for a brief--all too brief--moment, ascend with us poor listeners to the heavenly spheres and beyond…

Source: Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vihuela

Insert to Fuenllana, Libro de Musica para Vihuela intitulado Orphenica lyra, dir, by Jose Miguel Moreno. Glossa Music, S.L., San Lorenzo de le Escobrial, Spain. 1999. info@glossamusic.com

jrhymeammo

07-21-2008, 04:44 PM

Why is it that great albums sound better 2nd time around.Perhaps I'll spin Mission to Burma again.... but not tonight.

Webster Lewis in Norway The Club7 Live tapes. 2 LP set.

JRA

Auricauricle

07-22-2008, 05:36 AM

That is an interesting point, 'Mo! I realised awhile back that some of my favorite albums were those that I did not immediately "cotton to", and had to give a little time, listening-wise, to appreciate and love. When Dire Straits came out with "Brothers in Arms", I had already been acquainted with their earlier albums. I was accoustomed to the accoustic band that played songs like "Wild West End", "Sultans of Swing" and the like. Pieces like "Telegraph Road", explored the electronic territory, but I saw the band as driven principally by guitars and drums. When "Brothers" came out, I thought the album was a giant step back, and the band was allying itself with the buzzing synthesizer bands, like Tears for Fears, etc. Somehow, I was canny enough to keep the disc, and as I listened more, I realised what a wonderful album it truly is. Save the "Money for Nothing", piece, much of the material is beautifully composed and masterfully recorded.

This is only one instance of many, but it stopped a pernicious habit of mine of getting rid of CD's that did not immediately, or shortly thereafter, give me that inner tickle that makes listening to great music such an awesome experience. Peter Gabriel's music, for instance, took some work at times, but I knew his oeuvre well enough to know--despite my misgiving over songs like "Steam"--that he is a very giften musician and I need to hang in there.

Maybe its because "accessible music" is like mass-marketed icecream. The prducers and composers know what works and are only happy to oblige. Looking at short term gains and the appeal of suckering thousands, or millions, of listeners out of a whole lot of money, NOW, they know what works and oblige themselves to yielding to the temptation. But it's a fool's errand, because after awhile, it's junk food, and too much of a good thing, or a perceived good thing, leaves you with a bad taste and a gnawing feeling in your stomach that is soon recognized as emptiness.

bobsticks

07-22-2008, 04:25 PM

After a day of drama I'm ready for something on the light side, or that is to say something lighter than my usual Gotterdammerung fare. The newest remix of the Talking Heads' Remain In Light done in 5.1 punches the ticket. Nice remix too, a significant sonic upgrade from the original mastering. Mebbe some David Byrne solo and some "Caribou" later...

http://numero57.net/img/remain-in-light-cover1.jpg

Auricauricle

07-22-2008, 04:52 PM

Reckon you know thissun, eh? Kinda spooky with the lights off and William Peter Blatty knocking about in yer head....

Luvin Da Blues

07-22-2008, 06:47 PM

So, I'm getting to the back forty of a LP collection I got off a friend and came across this Chubby Checker - New Revelation LP. There is definitely some good track on this, Not the Twistin' Chubby we all know. The SQ is very good also which surprised me a bit.

Here's a review I found,

"Chubby decided to experiment with psychedelic rock and bluesy-soul with this rare gem released in 1971 entitled Chequered/New Revelation. These sessions were helmed by record company scam-artist Ed Chalpin(the same guy behind the bootleg Jimi Hendrix w/ Curtis Knight releases ) who first released them in Europe in 1971 and in a cutout-version in America. He was notorious for recording no-name studio bands playing the current hits and then he would quickly sell them to record companies in Europe and South America to stay ahead of the copyrighting laws.

Goodbye Victoria opens up with a slow lurking piano groove that is begging to be lifted by The Weathermen for their next hip-hop masterpiece. Then, Chubby's soulful vocals lift the song to greater heights and the piano and hammond organ chime in with the glorious gospel-inflected chorus of "Time Won't Forget You Victoria/Time Just Won't Let You Victoria/Goodbye Victoria/Everybody's Going to the Moon." After the chorus, the hammond organs sound off for a brief interlude and then segueway into the second verse of the song.

There is an incredibly funky hammond organ breakdown after the second chorus that sounds like it's highly influenced by Jimmy Smith. What makes this track so unforgettable is that it has soul dripping from it's pores. You can feel the pain that Chubby was feeling in each and every heart-wrenching verse. My Mind Comes From a High Place features blistering guitar solos, funky drum breakdowns and soulful psychedelic vocals that remind you of the Band of Gypsys. On If the Sun Stops Shinin', Chubby comes out shining with a beautiful vocal that could be compared to Bill Withers on "Lean on Me"

Stoned in the Bathroom starts out with a playful carnival organ and martial drums intro that leads into Chubby's hazy verse about being "Stoned in the bathroom/on a Sunday afternoon/Stoned in the bathroom/just sitting on the moon." Then, the bridge/chorus ignites the track with a fiery guitar/organ combo that goes for broke. Towards the end of the track, Chubby screams at the top of his lungs which seems to push the band into overdrive for the last thirty seconds of the song. Overall, this is an amazing record that is definitely worth looking for. (Review from "Ear Fuzz")"

But not a mention of my favorite track "How Does It Feel". One of the finest blues pieces I've heard in a while and I listen to a lotta Blues. Anyone else come across this?

BTW, my LP cover is a lot more tacky than this if you can believe.

JohnMichael

07-22-2008, 06:57 PM

In The
Heights

A Tony Award winning musical. Lin-Manuel Miranda wrote some great songs and music. This is an incredible story and I hope to see it in New York or at least the traveling company. Good stuff.

bobsticks

07-23-2008, 07:25 AM

http://store.acousticsounds.com/images/as201JPG/CFAN-3009SA.gif

nobody

07-23-2008, 11:32 AM

Oh, are we playin' some blues?

<img src="http://image.allmusic.com/00/amg/cov200/drc400/c475/c47534sqi6q.jpg">
Blues at Montreux: King Kurtis & Champion Jack Dupree

This live set from the Montreux Jazz festival in 1971 is the last recording of King Kurtis. His tenor sax melds perfectly with the piano blues of Champion Jack Dupree. A fantastic, laid back set.

bobsticks

07-28-2008, 09:53 AM

Sittin' around playing the waiting game, boredom cured only by the new, self-titled disc by the The Virgins. I like to call 'em The Clash for the new millenia...fun, unabashed pop. Clearly too accessible for many around here to like but the world is a cold place.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/516qdv4D%2BtL._SL500_AA240_.jpg

bobsticks

07-29-2008, 09:05 AM

...still waiting but not bored.

Jaybo, I don't know if you've picked up In The Reins but it's outstanding and, accordingly, helps see the hours pass more pleasantly.

http://www.threemonkeysonline.com/images/articles/in_the_reins_iron_wine_calexico.jpg

JohnMichael

07-29-2008, 09:44 AM

bobsticks

07-31-2008, 07:49 AM

Auricauricle

07-31-2008, 08:02 AM

Happy Birthday, Kate Bush!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_pictures/7523462.stm

jrhymeammo

07-31-2008, 12:10 PM

Perhaps some of you have heard Trent Reznor's newest release. No, not Ghost, but his collaboration with slam poet Saul Williams improbably titled The Inevitable Rise and Liberation of Niggy Tardust.The results? Caustic, fractious, funky and inciteful.

With hearts of poets and souls of technopunks the two combine sounds and perspectives for, IMO, one of the freshest and most thought-provoking albums in some time.

http://www.thelineofbestfit.com/2008/07/17/saul-williams-the-inevitable-rise-and-liberation-of-niggy-tardust/

http://www.uncrate.com/men/images/2007/11/niggytardust.jpg

I picked that up about 2 weeks and go, my strong impression was that it's really different from other SW that I'm used to. Defintely one of the freshest MC around.

Here's what I've been listening to:

Machines grinding metal and Japanese coordinators screaming. All I can say is Hai! Hai! Hai! Hai! Looks like I'll hit another 70+ hours this week. Better get back to work....

J

basite

07-31-2008, 12:38 PM

it was a quite busy around here (musical though, did a world music festival, Sfinks, lasted 3 days...)

It was great :D

anyways, back to the regular summer break life rhythm :D

music!

NP:
Deus - Vantage point (cd)
and vinyl, most of the time,
here were some of the best I've played:

Oscar Peterson piano solo - Tracks (if you ever see this album somewhere (preferably on vinyl), don't hesitate, just grab it, probably The best jazz piano solo I have ever heard, bar none.)
Duke Ellington - Indigos
Sade - Promise
Miles Davis - Kind of blue (a 180g reissue)
Herbie Hancock - Head hunters

Keep them spinning,
Bert.

jrhymeammo

07-31-2008, 08:17 PM

Sade - Promise
Keep them spinning,
Bert.

Hey Bert,

How is Sade? I've noticed you like her quite a bit. I've always stayed away from it, without knowing what it is.
Any particular album I should try out?

Hiro

Bert

07-31-2008, 09:53 PM

Ron Hawkins and The Rusty Nails: Crankstatic

http://www.maplemusic.com/assets/product_images/rha_crackstatic.jpg

Bert

basite

08-01-2008, 10:10 AM

Hey Bert,

How is Sade? I've noticed you like her quite a bit. I've always stayed away from it, without knowing what it is.
Any particular album I should try out?

Hiro

Sade is great :D (IMHO...)

sweet voice and nice music, exceptionally good actually for such 'popular' music, she sings something between soul & jazz, and against all my expectations, it's actually really well recorded (I used to avoid her too, well, not anymore now :))

of the albums I know, I'd recommend 'Promise' or 'Stronger than pride', both include some hits you'll know, but I find these hits to be less good than the rest of the album...

you shouldn't have too much trouble finding those albums :D

try her out, I think you'll like her :)

Keep them spinning,
Bert.

Auricauricle

08-02-2008, 09:30 AM

:14: :14: :14: :14:

bobsticks

08-02-2008, 12:05 PM

For what little it's worth, Sade scores high points around these parts. Pretty sure I have the entire collection give or take an old one but I concur with Bert insofar as "Stronger Than Pride" usually gets the nod.

Right now spinning is a preview copy of Carried to Dust from the forthcoming Calexico album, sent courtesy of our brother of the wet and squishy noises. Done in (Lame 3.97 v2 mp3)
the sound is very good, so much so that I must ask myself if I haven't been eternally though falsely predisposed tothink negatively against MP3 of all stripes. Even sounds good on the big rig which can be a bit analytical.

All due respect to our resident primate but this is a no-brainer IMO. This bad boy is, without a doubt, gonna appear on the Top 10 List for the season and potentially occupy a high spot. Excellente, mi amigos.

http://regulus2.azstarnet.com/blogs/images/4845.jpg

Auricauricle

08-03-2008, 06:27 AM

Can't blame you about Sade: her silky vocals and the dark, urban tones from the band helped define the eighties (which--in my POV--needed a lot of help)!

Always partial to "Is it a Crime?" or "Jezebel".

Bernd

08-03-2008, 06:28 AM

bobsticks

08-03-2008, 09:09 AM

...a smooth and soul-soothing Sunday afternoon...

http://soundartiwakura.jp/bbs/data/cheditor/0708/olivernelson.jpg

"Stolen Moments", the opening track, is a modal masterpiece that stands comparison with anything on "Kind Of Blue". The band (Oliver Nelson (alto and tenor saxophone), Freddie Hubbard (trumpet), Eric Dolphy (alto saxophone and flute), George Barrow (baritone sax), Bill Evans (piano), Paul Chambers (bass), Roy Haynes (drums)) is exceptional. Oliver Nelson's writing and arrangement is at its most direct, basing the composition on a 16 bar C minor blues form. The openness and space created allows great solos from Freddie Hubbard, Eric Dolphy (flute), Oliver Nelson and Bill Evans to flow on top of a seemingly timeless backdrop. There is nothing quite as good as this on the rest of the album but the remaining tracks are very good by any normal standard.

There are challenging solos by Eric Dolphy on alto sax that contrast perfectly with the laid back full ensemble backing – first on "Yearnin'" (a standard blues in C) and then on "Teenie's Blues" (a more complex blues on which Oliver Nelson also joins on alto). "Cascades" (an uptempo workout using a modified version of the structure of George Gershwin's "I Got Rhythm") allows great interplay between Freddie Hubbard and Bill Evans while "Butch and Butch" and the less successful "Hoe Down" allow solo opportunities for all. George Barrow on baritone gets a special mention in Oliver Nelson's liner notes for his fine supporting lines, giving the whole a rich, filled out sound.

A welcome re-release of a great album.

An interesting read: http://100greatestjazzalbums.blogspot.com/2006/07/jazz-re-releases-recently-re-released.html

nobody

08-03-2008, 09:18 AM

<img src="http://a3.vox.com/6a00f48ce8e47900030100a7ebad3b000e-500pi">

Available only as a 4 track 7" with Amy doing some 2 Tone numbers including a couple Specials tracks a Skatallites tune and a cover of Sam Cooke's Cupid in an upbeat reggae style. I believe most of these tunes are collected from her single b-sides over the last year or so. I'll be listening to this a lot this summer.

Auricauricle

08-03-2008, 09:43 AM

Really nice, to be sure, 'Sticks....Am a Big Fan of Hubbard. Have you head this one? Creed Taylor should be credited as well....

bobsticks

08-03-2008, 10:11 AM

Hmmmnn...not familiar with that one. I'm not a member of the vinyl brigade so if it's unavailable on the little, shiny, silver disc it may have escaped my scrutiny. I'll have a looksie though.

NP: http://cover6.cduniverse.com/MuzeAudioArt/350/350967.jpg

Auricauricle

08-03-2008, 10:22 AM

Oh, 'tis available and a bee-yootiful disc she is, sir!

Slosh

08-03-2008, 10:25 AM

The DTS DVD version (with the TV off)

NP:

jrhymeammo

08-04-2008, 06:51 PM

Here is something I didn't expect at all.
A little gift from our boy in Indianapolis

The Quintet - Jazz at Massey Hall SACD.

It's always a treat to hear older recordings thru modern technology.
I'm almost forced to go out and buy this on LP, so I can look at a real cover while grooving to it.

Thanks mate,

H

jrhymeammo

08-04-2008, 07:09 PM

...a smooth and soul-soothing Sunday afternoon...

http://soundartiwakura.jp/bbs/data/cheditor/0708/olivernelson.jpg

That is a superb album. I used to check that LP out of a library of my university. I found a mint copy for $15 and am kicking myself for not grabing it. First Light is a good album, but more of a Open Sesame kinda guy. If you haven't heard the Blues and the Abstract Truth, you owe it to yourself for a 40 some minutes of time-warp.

Never knew you had such good taste.

JRA

THat i

JohnMichael

08-04-2008, 08:28 PM

That is a superb album. I used to check that LP out of a library of my university. I found a mint copy for $15 and am kicking myself for not grabing it. First Light is a good album, but more of a Open Sesame kinda guy. If you haven't heard the Blues and the Abstract Truth, you owe it to yourself for a 40 some minutes of time-warp.

Never knew you had such good taste.

JRA

THat i

It is great too bad I only have it on cd.

noddin0ff

08-05-2008, 03:27 AM

Looks like all the action is here. I guess I need to start checking this thread, eh?

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51klLDEYnfL._SS500_.jpg

As title suggests, this one's nice for the radio friendly Hendrix fix, but somehow manages not to sound like you're listening the ordinary (American?) classic rock station. The cover of Day Tripper always makes me smile, and there's a couple bluesy tracks for good measure.

jrhymeammo

08-05-2008, 04:30 PM

Hey 'sticks,

I'm giving another spin to Saul Williams. I've never noticed Saul's stuff to be particulary heavy on Bass, but this album almost has no bass. Of course, I'm rocking with bookshelves with tubes, but am wondering if you are getting massive low, low frequency with your Man Speakers. My Pnyunie speakers probably do no justice.

JRA

bobsticks

08-05-2008, 05:06 PM

You guys had fun while I was gone yesterday..."never knew you had such good taste."?!...jackass...

"Rise..." sounds like a Reznor production. There is healthy bass but nothing untoward. What's there is in the lower registers so I can see you having problems getting the full effect.

'Course it's all relative. It's noting compared to "5*Stunna" or "The Real Testament", Chemical Brothers or other bassfests. Sadly, despite liking the music and appreciating the content, I must admit that this is another in an endless procession of clipped, compressed, and canned modern albums...sounds best in the car especially if ya got a couple of fi'teens.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/03/Consider.jpg/200px-Consider.jpghttp://www.artistdirect.com/Images/Sources/AMGCOVERS/music/cover200/drd600/d604/d604797l139.jpghttp://smoothjazz.mallmusic.cl/imagen/album/3859
NP:http://qpbs.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/p1801534reg.jpg

bobsticks

08-10-2008, 12:39 PM

Heavy afternoon listening with the new one from Buudy Guy, entitled Skin Deep. Good, dirty, solid blues from one of the few remaining living masters. Gotta love it.

http://modculture.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2007/12/11/buddyguy.jpg

basite

08-12-2008, 12:45 PM

I feel like I need some Rock :D

NP:
Soundgarden - Superunknown
Porcupine Tree - Lightbulb sun
Massive Attack - Mezzanine

and some jazz too, of course...

Grant Green - Grantstand

I've got a cool job now btw, for the next week (fairly short :p), I'll be working (and enjoying too, of course...) at Jazz Middelheim, one of the biggest (if not the biggest) jazz festivals in belgium...

working there = helping during buildup and at the festival itselves ,earning money, free entrance, new friends :D

Keep them spinning,
Bert.

Mr Peabody

08-12-2008, 04:29 PM

Bert, you do live a charmed life. Be sure to bring us some details of outstanding performances or other excitement.

jrhymeammo

08-12-2008, 05:40 PM

Gotta nice little Jazz going.
http://lh5.ggpht.com/MyJazzWorld/R0EwasiRyxI/AAAAAAAABII/mRbct4mod_A/s288/CTI_SummerJazz.jpg

Recorded in 1972 with a nice lineup:

Hurbert Laws
Grover Washinton, Jr.
Stanley Turrentine
Deodato
Milt Jackson
Johnny Hammond
Joe Farrell
George Benson
Hank Crawford
Freddie Hubbard
Airto
Esther Phillips
Ron Carter
Jack Dejohnette
Bob James

Very solid lineup. There's got to be someone from this site who had attended this concert. Tommy? Joe? Whatta hell happened to JoeE SP9? Why are we losing so many great members? I'm pretty sure I drove Dusty paranoid, cuz I kept telling him that I'm going to break into his apartment and steal his Gold Stingray...

J

bobsticks

08-12-2008, 06:53 PM

Why are we losing so many great members? I'm pretty sure I drove Dusty paranoid, cuz I kept telling him that I'm going to break into his apartment and steal his Gold Stingray...

J

Yeah, you did. I'm feelin' lucky you don't have a thing for blue lights ya sticky-fingered hooligan...

http://mrmonkeysuit.typepad.com/relaxin_at_camarillo/images/newcd3.jpg

nobody

08-13-2008, 09:32 AM

Good choice. I love that Kenny Burrell & John Coltrane...great record.

I'm listening to 4 volumes of Oi! The Singles.

http://www.borninthebasement.net/images/OI%21%20THE%20SINGLES%20COLLECTION%20VOL.1.jpg (http://www.borninthebasement.net/?p=300)

Just some damn great stuff on these if you like the style at all. Songs from The Business, Blitz, Menace, Cockney Rejects, and plenty more. Speedy, rough edged punk with shout along choruses abound. Click the pic if you wanna check out track lists and more.

jrhymeammo

08-13-2008, 07:30 PM

I've got a cool job now btw, for the next week (fairly short :p), I'll be working (and enjoying too, of course...) at Jazz Middelheim, one of the biggest (if not the biggest) jazz festivals in belgium...

Bert.

I'll say this will be one of the coolest summer jobs of your life. Any info on headliners for this Jazz Festival? Be sure to take excessive breaks and enjoy some tunes.

NP - Dizzy on Verve.

JRA

Bernd

08-13-2008, 10:09 PM

Mayra Andrade adds a unique jazzy touch with her deep, warm and velvety voice to traditional songs of funana. Backed by some superb brazilien musicians, her talent brings a true breath of freshness to the music of the Cabo Verde islands. A mysterious blend of African and European rhythms. Sunshine tunes for a rainy day. Very nice indeed.:thumbsup:

Peace

basite

08-14-2008, 12:07 AM

I'll say this will be one of the coolest summer jobs of your life. Any info on headliners for this Jazz Festival? Be sure to take excessive breaks and enjoy some tunes.

NP - Dizzy on Verve.

JRA

it sure is :)

Charles Lloyd quartet will be there, as will the Pharoah Sanders quartet, Elisabeth Kontomanou, new cool collective big band, the Brussels Jazz orchestra, Toots Thielemans & Kenny Werner Quartet, Jose James, Jef Neve, Bill Laswell, Wynton Marsalis, and others, of course :)

There was another jazz festival in Ghent a month ago (been there too, but only one day..), where there were more 'famous' names, such as Diana Krall, Herbie Hancock, Pat Metheny, Wayne Shorter, Melody Gardot, Marcus Miller and many others...
most likely I will be working there next summer too :)

Keep them spinning,
Bert.

basite

08-16-2008, 01:33 AM

yup, I got a dream job :)

yesterday Toots Thielemans was performing...
not only did I see the entire performance, but before the festival opened it's doors, we had some 'spare time', and Toots & his band was rehearsing, well, we (my colleagues and me) got a private concert :D

the evening before that, Faroah Sanders was the big act, he also was simply amazing...

cleaning up all the mess after the performance ended was less fun though, doing this job certainly gave me even more respect for the people who work at festivals...

Keep them spinning,
Bert.

Bert

08-16-2008, 04:33 PM

Pretty interesting. Quite a bit more electric than "Z".

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51k35aw8TRL._SS500_.jpg

The old Bert from Canada :-)

jrhymeammo

08-16-2008, 06:56 PM

http://regulus2.azstarnet.com/blogs/images/4845.jpg

First time thru, I thought it was crap.... but like Ruin Garden, it has grown on me like fungus crawling all over 'sticks. But I do wish their albums are more instrumental. I may actually buy it on LP.

Currently resting my aching body with:
Sharon Jones DapKing 100 D&N.

JRA

Bernd

08-19-2008, 06:29 AM

Finally got my hands on the Vinyl issue today. It's been 5 Years since their last release, and that was a very patchy affair. I was starting to worry that we would never hear from these guys again. This one is more consistent than some of the later offerings, and still maintaining that great mood/atmosphere that only they can produce. Some excellent stand-out tracks, beautifully crafted and lyrical songs and a violin that really brings out the emotions. Excellent.
Let's hope it's not another 5 year wait.

Peace

:9:

Bernd

08-21-2008, 07:45 AM

I like this delicate and exquisite soundscape woven by Steven Wilson and Tim Bowness. The one odd track is Pigeon Drummer, but there are a few tracks that stand out for me: the shimmering Beautiful Songs You Should Know, True North, an epic musical journey, the relaxing Song of the Surf, and Mixtaped, a mixture of soft jazz with an undercurrent of searing blues. Wilson also enlisted help from ex-American Music Club Bruce Kaphan, King Crimson's Pat Mastelotto, Colin Edwin, Gavin Harrison and the London Session Orchestra for this project.

Peace

:9:

Bernd

08-21-2008, 08:57 AM

A little blues perhaps?
Blues from Finland sounds almost unreal, but from the land of Santa Claus, mobile phones and race car drivers comes a band that has played blues at its best for over twenty years. The celebration of 20 years in the business was called a family meeting. They invited great artists like CAREY BELL, EDDIE KIRKLAND, ERIC BIBB, GARY PRIMICH, KIM WILSON, LOUISIANA RED, MICK TAYLOR, PHIL GUY and SVEN ZETTERBERG just to mention a few to play three concerts in Helsinki. These guys keep on playing the blues solely for the love of music and to entertain everyone who knows how to boogie! A superb double disc offering.:thumbsup:

Peace

bobsticks

08-21-2008, 04:24 PM

jrhymeammo

08-21-2008, 05:51 PM

http://amiestreet.com/public/images/10268_page.jpg

Chickie-bah-bu-bah-bu-baw-Chickie Chickie-bu-bah-bawh-bu-baaawwhhh balloodop baloodop bbbloooowwww Ooooowwww

Get da funk out....and bring me a bucket o' chicken...upside down byia...

Hey Sticks,
How do is that album? Is it all Funked out but mediocre? Or Funked and all out Crunked?

Curious being wants to know.

J

Slosh

08-21-2008, 08:14 PM

Haven't listened to this in a while. SDRE - Diary

bobsticks

08-22-2008, 12:19 AM

Hey Sticks,
How do is that album? Is it all Funked out but mediocre? Or Funked and all out Crunked?

Curious being wants to know.

J

Kinda depends on what your goals are. The supporting cast is Bernie Worrell, Bill Laswell and Buckethead so there's alot of influences at play. If yer lookin' for an entire album of "We Got The Funk" you'll be sorely disappointed. If, on th eother hand, your expecting some heavy funk-laden tunes with lotsa trippy-dippy psychedelia and fuzzed-out psycho gee-tars then it might be right up yer alley.

BTW, you're not out of the woods on that fungus comment, grasshopper.

bobsticks

08-22-2008, 12:21 AM

http://store.milesofmusic.com/images/wrobbins-lonesomeH.jpg

Gracias mi amigo...

Slosh

08-22-2008, 08:59 AM

http://store.milesofmusic.com/images/wrobbins-lonesomeH.jpg

Gracias mi amigo...You do know that I have a spectacular aura about. Must come from your glorious beacon of light, I suppose :rolleyes:

NP:

jrhymeammo

08-23-2008, 10:48 AM

BTW, you're not out of the woods on that fungus comment, grasshopper.

Oops, I thought I erased that post. It's all too late now.

Again, I'm enjoying:

http://bassclef.air-nifty.com/monk/images/blues_walk.jpg

Nicely repressed. Nice way to forget about this so-called Recession. TV OFF!

JRA

02audionoob

08-23-2008, 10:14 PM

What a great thread. Spinning Pontiac by Lyle Lovett.

jrhymeammo

08-24-2008, 03:26 PM

Doesn't have to be perfect, just a couple of clicks per song and no hiss.

http://1.music.bigpond-images.com/images/AlbumCoverArt/75/XXL/Nina-Simone-Sings-The-Blues.jpg

JRA

Auricauricle

08-28-2008, 08:06 AM

Been giving an ear to this collection of cool vibes....It was compiled by Richard Metzger (Disinformation) and contains many of the great, funky, lame-O, and truly wonderful moog-based musical offerings from the '60's and '70's that made the instrument a staple in "with-it" ensembles of the time. Starting with Hot Butter's Popcorn and moving up to Fatboy Slim doing a remix of E.V.R., you're gonna wanna pull out yer pinwheels and lava lamp and have a groovy time....

bobsticks

09-01-2008, 09:37 AM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3033/2544076290_bf91614df2.jpghttp://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51MNwQCQJRL._SL500_AA280_.jpg

Slosh

09-03-2008, 02:26 PM

Got me the new Giant Sand (Provisions) on queue but right now, hmmm. . . . . well, it's weird I find Shearwater boring but this is decent enough. . . .
NP:

jclayton

09-04-2008, 07:28 AM

Fleet Foxes "Fleet Foxes" LP
Hayes Carll "Trouble In Mind" LP
Lizz Wright "The Orchard" CD
Principles of Geometry "Lazare" MP3 (until this afternoon, when I buy the disc)

Those are a few new things I am spinnin'. As for older things:
Sonny Rollins "4" SACD
Amon Tobin "Permutations" CD
Soundtrack Five Easy Pieces LP
Joy Division "Unknown Pleasures" (just watch the documentary, very good) CD

bobsticks

09-04-2008, 03:22 PM

Those are some nice selections jclayton, gotta love anybody that'll go from Sonny Rollins to Joy Division...

NP: http://www.analogueseduction.net/acatalog/John-Coltrane-Ballads-353091.jpg

jonnyhambone

09-04-2008, 07:14 PM

there's some excellent album art on this page of spins...

I've been oddly addicted to the Bobb Trimble reissues the last week or 2. and just 'discovered' Band of Horses...this is a fine album indeed ('Cease to Begin').

jclayton

09-05-2008, 08:37 PM

bobsticks, having worked in a record store for 5 years I have learned to appreciate the best in each genre, although I am still learning the jazz. Tonight I picked up new Portishead on LP as well as Television "Marquee Moon" 180g LP. My wife grabbed a bunch of 45s (mostly 70s & 80s) from the cheap bin for the jukebox we are restoring. Then I picked up a couple of CDs by a band called Principles of Geometry, if you are into electronic music like Boards of Canada then check them out...the new one, Lazare is definitely in my top 10 of 2008.

jclayton

09-05-2008, 08:39 PM

BTW, is that Coop that did that Calexico cover? I loved his devil girls (Lords of Acid "Lust" LP, horrible band, great album cover).

bobsticks

09-07-2008, 05:33 AM

... Then I picked up a couple of CDs by a band called Principles of Geometry, if you are into electronic music like Boards of Canada then check them out...the new one, Lazare is definitely in my top 10 of 2008.

Cool. I'll have to check 'em out, that's definetely an area of interest. Thanks for the rec. I'm not sure I'd even have time to post if I worked in a record store...:devil:

NP: http://blog.roodo.com/ziggy8/d227366d.jpg

Davey

09-07-2008, 08:34 AM

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i255/flamingbucket/badneonsignfrontcover.jpg

Been listening to this one a lot lately. Great moody stuff, the music is like a soundtrack to the scene on the cover above, kind of a tawdry night time adventure through some bars and cafes, raucous at times, and more reflective at others. Holly Golightly even does the cool guest vocal boy-girl duet thing on the title track (by kind permission of herself in the liner notes :)). Missed this in 2006 and 2007 for some odd reason, probably because like a lot of the things I love these days, it didn't get a release in the States. Maybe I'll just pretend it got a US release in 2008 and put it high on my list at the end of this year. It is turning into my favorite record by these guys, though I only have 2 or 3 others.

bobsticks

09-08-2008, 06:07 PM

Just from the description I feel compelled to hear this Monkey Man..."kind of a tawdry night time adventure through some bars and cafes, raucous at times, and more reflective at others."...sounds like a good night by these sensibilities.

NP:http://www.stereophile.com/images/archivesart/1207fifth.russian.jpg

nobody

09-09-2008, 06:47 AM

http://abavws.free.fr/magiozal/blog/img/2002/new_order_substance.gif

jclayton

09-09-2008, 03:08 PM

http://www.sugarman.org/coldfact1986_250.jpg

jrhymeammo

09-10-2008, 06:01 PM

Grabbed a nice stack of wax last week. Tonight I'm playing:

http://www001.upp.so-net.ne.jp/gako-oku/Modern.files/Brown2.jpg

Japanese repress from '74.....

JRA

bobsticks

09-10-2008, 06:10 PM

Hey Jaybo,

Long time mi amigo. Still a workaholic I see...good tunes though.

If ya get a chance, for a palette cleanser, give a lil' listen to some David Byrne by name of Grown Backwards.

Peace B

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41LqkC7EAUL._SL500_AA240_.jpg

jrhymeammo

09-10-2008, 07:26 PM

bobsticks

09-11-2008, 05:37 PM

I tried listening to Piper at the Gates of Dawn. I'm pretty sure I'd rather drink urine from a gym shoe than replicate that experience. Interestingly, or not so much, my first recollection of Gnomes is actually from an episode of "The Young Ones" that I saw when I was six or so. Those were rough years so, y'know, bad memories and all that...

OTOH:

http://musicimg.cyworld.com/ALBUM/015/019/15019752_CDA_FD_01.JPGhttp://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/312366527RL._SL500_AA240_.jpghttp://www.musicbox-online.com/images/west.jpg

Auricauricle

09-12-2008, 10:08 AM

Piper at the Gates of Dawn....Who sez you need Kool-Aid and Microdot to melt your brain? Wanna chase it with a Saucerful of Secrets?

Where's my Wind in the Willows?

Lucinda: Beautiful....Nice recording, nice vocals....In short: Nice....

ForeverAutumn

09-12-2008, 10:59 AM

STICKS!!!

Long time no blabber. Thanks for your recommendation. I'll be sure to check it out.
Most of Workaholics do not complain about work, so I think I'm safe. Do enjoy the rage though...

Got a CD the other day. I guess others will consider it as Pop, but has enough talent from turning it off. Dave may enjoy thi'sin. I'll try to include it in my next package.

http://addons.books.com.tw/G/002/6/0020115996.jpg

Carinne Bailey Rae

JRA

I bought that CD a couple of years ago after seeing her on TV. She has a beautiful voice, but the song writing just sucked IMO...bland and boring. Couple that with sonics that sound like it was recorded in a tin can and the CD didn't get past a half dozen spins. It's too bad too, because she is definately talented. With some decent song choices and better production, I can see her as the next Norah Jones.

N.P. at my desk is Edwin McCain's Messenger. I love this CD. Solid song writing and lots of nice strummy guitar. Mmmmmm. :thumbsup:

Auricauricle

09-12-2008, 12:01 PM

My Mum's ol' college suitemate is making a buzz....Even Emmylou Harris contributed and speaks highly of her....She ain't bad....Check it out.

emesbee

09-14-2008, 06:55 AM

Lunasa - The Story So Far...

Great compilation from their current catalog, with new recordings of 2 tracks. I notice that all the older tracks have been remixed by Trevor Hutchinson, the bass player. He has mixed all the tracks, in fact. I reckon the remix is worthwhile, the whole effort sounds very smooth and well balanced.

(Tried to attach a scan of the cover, but it didn't work. Not sure why.)

emesbee

09-14-2008, 07:02 AM

Ah, I see. Image file was too large. Hopefully this will work.
Nope! Well, it uploaded, allegedly, but didn't appear in the message. Its getting late, I give up.

Mr Peabody

09-14-2008, 10:22 AM

A couple vinyl nuggets from the last record show:

Marshall Tucker - Live
Brand X - Unorthodox Behavior

jrhymeammo

09-14-2008, 02:06 PM

I bought that CD a couple of years ago after seeing her on TV. She has a beautiful voice, but the song writing just sucked IMO...bland and boring. Couple that with sonics that sound like it was recorded in a tin can and the CD didn't get past a half dozen spins. It's too bad too, because she is definately talented. With some decent song choices and better production, I can see her as the next Norah Jones.

You didnt go put your records on.
If you thought these songs sucked, then why dont you tell me your favorite song. And if you still think you are all that, then just go wear your sapphire and faded jeans.:skep: Okay that's all I can rememeber....

It's defintely not superb by any means, but nicely simplified. Defintely not one of those selling records in the name of obscurity and here we go....INDIE!!! I thought this album had decent recording with no obvious fault. Hmmmm..... One more thing, Hey FA, GO PUTS YOUR RECORDS ON!!!!! :lol:

NP on LP.

http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B000006P6U.01.LZZZZZZZ.gif

JRA

jrhymeammo

09-14-2008, 05:01 PM

4146

Is this even working?

JRA

bobsticks

09-14-2008, 05:23 PM

Really?? Kempf Chopin on vinyl, eh...when did a nitwit like you get such good taste? Good work jayra.

Over here it's just listening to the wind amidst breaks in Kenny Dorham's Quiet Kenny and before that Tilson-Thomas/SFS' Mahler 7.

http://www001.upp.so-net.ne.jp/gako-oku/Modern.files/Dorham.jpghttp://shop.castleclassics.co.uk/acatalog/82193600092.jpg

Peace out

---sticks

jrhymeammo

09-14-2008, 07:20 PM

Oh it's great. I got vol 1,2,&3 on LP in mint for less than $2 each.

It seems that you've posted that Kenny Dorham about 3 times. I will be sure to check it out.

JRA

jasn

09-15-2008, 04:56 AM

The Two Koreas - Altruists

bobsticks

09-18-2008, 06:17 PM

How's this for a triumvirate?

http://www.touchandgorecords.com/images/catalog/fullsize/471-1.jpghttp://www.slantmagazine.com/images/music/itsnotbigitslarge.jpghttp://sound-planet.org/covers/62/6295/alb_34923_big.jpg

Good stuff all. Earlier in the day I checked out Lookout Mountain, Lookout Sea by the Silver Jews. Nice enough for a sit on the porch listen but hardly earth-shattering.

Auricauricle

09-19-2008, 10:28 AM

Strange vibes creepin' around here...

Been getting into the stuff heavy: "Atem"; "Alpha Centauri"; "Electronic Meditation"; "Zeit"...

emesbee

09-21-2008, 09:45 PM

Played yesterday:- "The Bones Of All Men", Phillip Pickett, featuring the Fairport Rhythm Section

bobsticks

09-22-2008, 05:04 PM

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41DRZ88EG9L._SL500_AA240_.jpg

Listened to this two years ago and two years before that and again on this mean-spirited night, kicking about, just thinking about the state of things.

Most of the big shore places were closed now and there were hardly any lights except the shadowy, moving glow of a ferryboat across the Sound. And as the moon rose higher the inessential houses began to melt away until gradually I became aware of the old island here that flowered once for Dutch sailors’ eyes—a fresh, green breast of the new world. Its vanished trees, the trees that had made way for Gatsby’s house, had once pandered in whispers to the last and greatest of all human dreams; for a transitory enchanted moment man must have held his breath in the presence of this continent, compelled into an aesthetic contemplation he neither understood nor desired, face to face for the last time in history with something commensurate to his capacity for wonder.

We seem an awful distance from that "fresh, green breast of the new world"...So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.

Slosh

09-23-2008, 02:53 PM

First spin with the new TV On The Radio

Slosh

09-26-2008, 05:08 AM

New Decemberists EP (meh, but I'm sure some of it will grow on me)

Auricauricle

09-26-2008, 06:40 AM

Been having a good time listening to this old favorite: "Cloud About Mercury" by David Torn, Mark Isham, Tony Levin and Bill Bruford. Produced in 1987 by ECM, this recoding is a wonderful display of these musicians' prodigious talent and innovation.

Cloud About Mercury is a very organic feeling album that features very heavy improvisational material reminiscent of Brand-X's "Moroccan Roll" and similar albums that are best listened to late at night. Levin's throbbing Chapman Stick crawls around the floor of compositions lilke "Previous Man" providing a continuo to Isham's razor sharp trumpet and Bruford's frenzied drumming. In the middle of these rather scary number is, of course, Torn, whose searing fingerwork on accoustic and electric guitars is presented much in the vein of Adrian Belew or Robert Fripp, whose sounds are simultaneously foreign and familiar.

Cloud About Mercury is a challenging composition that takes "a little" work to get through. But like much great music, with enough application and listening to what is and not what ought to be the dividends of listening far exceeds the initial investment

bobsticks

09-28-2008, 06:27 PM

Easing into the night with a brilliant 2003 re-issue...

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51mmveRRXrL._SL500_AA240_.jpg

Auricauricle

09-30-2008, 04:01 PM

This is no doubt a stirring recording....Rollins, like Torn, is a very iconoclastic performer, who holds no punches and plays in a very intuitive, dare I say "organic" way that some might regard as challenging. Nevertheless, this is what separates the men from the boys in the performance world, in a sense: the ability to transcend mood and form ascend into something altogether different. When describing these states, I use the word "sublime" alot (duh!), for lack of a vocabulary that can adequately explain this ascent. Mebbe those years on the Williamsburg spoke to Rollins in this way--who can say--but whatever they did, they certainly impacted upon his life and consequently his music that is, in every sense of the word "timeless".

Thanks for the reccomendation, 'Sticks!

Auricauricle

10-02-2008, 09:52 AM

Have been listening to a couple of peices by Pergolesi and Scarlatti, lately. In particular, my attention has been turned to their Stabat Mater. The review below describes, pricipally, Pergolesi's work in contrast to Scarlatti's. It is of a London/Decca CD 443 868-2. Other works by Lotti, Bononcini and Caldara are included on this 2-CD set, but the focus here is on the Pergolesi and Scarlatti, with emphasis on the former.

Giovanni Battista Pergolesi (1710-1736) was a Florentine composer who is considered an early contributer to the opera buffa, or comic opera, style who spurred the quarrel between French adherents like Rameau and Lully and their Italien counterparts. Commissioned by the monks of the brotherhood of San Luigi di Palazzo, the Sabat Mater was used as a replacement for Scarlatti’s work that was considered “old fashioned”.

Pergolesi was a preternaturally gifted child, who at sixteen studied music under Durante and Feo in Naples, where he was noted for his virtupsity on the violin.

The Stabat Mater is a rather austere piece describing the grief of Mary at the crucifixion of Jesus. The poem that is its basis is said to antedate the Pergolesi to the thirtenth century and is ascribed to the Franciscan lay brother, Jacopone de Todi. Although the poem did not immeditely attract the attention of composers of the period, the eighteenth century showed a renewed attention, and Scarlatti, Vivaldi, Haydn and Pergolesi, among others, took on the project with fervor.

In contrast to the rather dry and stately Scarlatti, the Pergolosi Stabat Mater is a comparatively ornamental and embellished composition. In presenting the two pieces, The Choir of St. John’s College, with Felicity Palmer, soprano and Alfreda Hodgson, contralto and David Hill at the organ, George Guest convened in 1977 and 1966 for London Records’ recording of these important works.

The quality of this recording is quite good, with a very wide field that gives the listener a keen appreciation of not only the placement of the chorale, but of its depth, which is accentualte by the great,spacious hall in which it was recorded. There is some echo present, and it has a beautiful wooden character that is reminsiscent of myrrh and other scents and sounds that are familiar to the scared music listener. The chorus is well balanced and poised and play with a restrained and friendly sensibility that is neither bombastic nor timid. Likewise, the pricniple voices sing with assurance and steadfast adherence to the form. The Scarlatti is presented in its austere appreciation while the Pergolesi is embellished with a graceful ease that is easy on the ear and not at all distracting. Both of these pieces are easily turned to, and their clean and uncluttered sound speaks to the conviction that, while the digital era may have produced wonderful, quiet recordings of technical and artistic quality, the recordings of the bygone era were, at least, equally magnificent and certainly up to the challenge.

02audionoob

10-03-2008, 09:36 PM

The First of a Million Kisses. Also one the groups-with-female-singers thread.

jrhymeammo

10-05-2008, 10:40 AM

Nothing new. Just simply classic.

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Have a great week to all

bobsticks

10-05-2008, 04:36 PM

Mang, Uncle Tony can play some stick, eh Auri? In these parts there's tunage aplenty...from near and far...

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Wattup Jay? You may be unaware but Sir Isaac had a few hits in this century as well, naturally under a more culinary nom de guerre...some may consider this to have "adult content" though it could be fairly argued just the opposite:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1Ysz_AlgPA&feature=related

02audionoob

10-16-2008, 09:18 PM

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Slosh

10-17-2008, 03:10 AM

First spin. There's a weird cover of AC/DC's "It's A Long Way To The Top (If You Wanna Rock 'n' Roll)" here.

bobsticks

10-17-2008, 06:38 PM

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Thank God for The Cramps. I almost forgot not to eat stuff off the sidewalk...

emesbee

10-19-2008, 08:09 PM

First spin. There's a weird cover of AC/DC's "It's A Long Way To The Top (If You Wanna Rock 'n' Roll)" here.

"It's a Long Way to the Shop (If You Want a Sausage Roll)"

noddin0ff

10-21-2008, 09:53 AM

A new to me spin. I just love this sound...but how to describe? Leonard Cohen on a happy acid trip? Avant-garde blues? Beck 78's played at 33 1/3? Minimalist groove of the absurd? I've been wanting to pick this up for a while. and finally did. It makes me smile (as it should). You can read Marvin's bio here. (http://www.strangeandbeautiful.com/marvin/)

Sample MP3 (http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=dd85338fe38850ebdd8b33b5aa27078d)

Marvin Pontiac: The Legendary Marvin Pontiac.
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And then a new spin... I like. First half better than the second.

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jrhymeammo

10-21-2008, 08:45 PM

I had to squeeze in a little tone before going to bed tonight.

Nina Hagen: Nunsexmonkrock.

I'm sure I'll be tossing and turning.

JRA

bobsticks

10-22-2008, 06:00 PM

Rub a Dub Style, bay-bay...

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jrhymeammo

10-26-2008, 04:50 PM

It's taking forever to reach 2000 mark.... Where is that dude who started this thread?

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Auricauricle

10-27-2008, 12:37 PM

In a tribute to the "Father of Bluegrass Music", Sugar HIll Records, Inc. feted Bill Monroe in "True Life Blues", recording a huge cast of singers and pickers in an engaging and easy-on-the-ears disc that is truly one for the archives. Sam Bush, Vassar Clements, Mike Compton, Jerry Douglas, Stuart Duncan, Pat Enright and many more contribute in this recording that was released to in 1996 to high acclaim from critics and fellow artists.

The sound is earthy and soulful, quite unlike much of country music's recent foray into a genre that some have called parodic. There are no flashing displays of virtuosity among the voices or instruments. Instead, they are played simply and deftly, with throats and fingers that know their skill and exercise it without all the fuss. Bluegrass Music, like Appalachian Folk and the like is a deceptively simple form of music that belies a subtle sophistication that is often ignored by many of the musically adept whose flair for ornament and ostentation belies the form.

The recording of the album is as straight-forward as the performances. Many studios and engineers contributed to the project which is nearly eerie in its synergy and fidelity. The notes and commentary within the pages of the sleeve are copious and well written.

Best of all is, of course, the music and voices which if for one moment transported me to the mountains of Appalchia, of which I am a proud citizen. Even if it was my imagination, I swear for a moment, I smelled the cool rocks and streams as I grasped the slender body of a nearby poplar....This is music, pure and simple. It just doesn't get better than this!

Styx

10-30-2008, 04:50 AM

ELO No Answer Album

Styx

10-30-2008, 07:00 AM

KIX self-titled debut album

Styx

11-01-2008, 02:24 PM

Little Feat

Styx

11-02-2008, 05:49 PM

GQ Disco Nights

02audionoob

11-05-2008, 09:33 PM

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Styx

11-06-2008, 07:00 AM

Spyro Gyra Deep End

Mr Peabody

11-09-2008, 04:15 PM

I have a couple Spyro Gyro LP's and the sound quality has like a muffled or dull feel, anyone else get this? I wouldn't think a problem with the vinyl since I have two different titles, don't ask me which they are now.

I went through a couple LP's today to see if they are keepers:
Carole King, I couldn't find the title on the jacket, I know it's not Tapestry, the song Hard Rock Cafe is on it. I didn't recognize any songs but I liked the album enough to keep it.
Creedence Clearwater Revival, 1968-69, interesting to hear some CCR songs I haven't heard before. This is a double LP with a few hits, like the full length version of Suzie Q which I don't remember hearing before.
Lighthouse, Best Of, this album's sound quality was so bad I put it in the reject pile. There were a couple classics on there worth making it adding to the collection but the quality being what it was I knew I wouldn't listen to it.
My vinyl finale was breaking the seal on Roger Dautry's, Under A Raging Moon. I was so looking forward to cranking up the title track and digging the drums on this song, it does rock but the production is like an 80's pop album, so bit of a let down.

I've been getting into Van Morrison lately. I don't know if it's a phase for me or if he is really that good but I am enjoying it. Oddly enough this is my first albums I've owned by him. I recently picked up on CD, Still On Top. A Greatest Hits thing. The album would have been perfect if it included Into The Mystic and Tupelo Honey. So then I bought Moondance for Into the Mystic. Next I'll have to pick up Tupelo Honey for the title track. Moondance is actually a good album so no regrets there. Can you believe this guy has three "best of" type albums out and none are complete. I don't know if it's a label thing or maybe he's one of those artists whose best known tracks didn't actually chart.

I also picked up my first Little Feat for the collection. I've known about them for years, not sure why the gaping hole. I want to get Waiting On Columbus some day but I ended up getting a Greatest Hits that was an import because it was really complete having their best known songs. Odd an import is better done than the American Best Of.

I've also added Rascal Flatts Greatest Hits. Not normally my thing but they have a couple songs I really like and this was a good way to get them.

I also bought the new Santana where he put kind of a Jazz spin on some of his older songs and a second disc of vocal stuff that I haven't listened to closely but from the scan seems to suck.

bobsticks

11-09-2008, 06:33 PM

Auricauricle

11-10-2008, 05:48 PM

No sheep. Tir Na Nog was a wedding song....

Hey, is that "Keep it Simple" the Keb Mo number?

Jimmy B

11-10-2008, 10:37 PM

Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris
Real live roadrunning

As of late Marillion Happiness is the road vol 1and 2
Jimmy B

Styx

11-11-2008, 06:44 PM

Tommy Shaw What If

Styx

11-12-2008, 08:30 PM

Herb Alpert S.R.O

bobsticks

11-12-2008, 11:44 PM

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Auricauricle

11-13-2008, 06:22 AM

Good choice, no doubt, 'Sticks. I have a few of her albums and find her strength and maturity as a performer almost preternatural. Her phrasing is articulate and clean, and she seems to have a very keen grasp on theme. This last quality is something that I have only recently learned to appreciate by way of The Lindsays, whose performance of Death and the Maiden keep me rooted to my post for the length of the piece. Let me know if you are looking for more of this....

emesbee

11-13-2008, 10:38 PM

Hey Mr. P.,

Van Morrison is, with occasional exception, that good. His recent work, "Keep It Simple" is serviceable enough though I much prefer the currently spinning:

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I went through a bit of a Van Morrison phase a few years back. A lot of his stuff is pretty good, but boy, he really churns them out.

A couple that I really like are "No Guru, No Method, No Teacher" from the 80s, and "Too Long in Exile" from the 90s. I love the last track on "Too Long in Exile". If you haven't heard it, its a long rambling bluesy piece, and includes some fine saxophone playing by Van. I'm a great fan of Van's saxophone playing, it has an Irish lilt to it that I really like. Its just a pity that he doesn't play it more often. This album benefits greatly from the contribution of Georgie Fame, in my opinion.

Styx

11-14-2008, 05:48 AM

Steve Potter Grotto Says

nobody

11-15-2008, 11:02 AM

Waking up slow on a Saturday afternoon, brew up a pot of coffee, pop some aspirin and put on a record. Right now:

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Bill Withers: Just As I Am

Debut album featuring the big hit, Ain't No Sunshine. But, don't think that's all there is. Sure, that's an absolute highlight, but the whole thing's nothing but top notch, earthy acoustic soul music that showcases a fine voice.

Gonna cue up some Bunny Wailer next, Blackheart Man on deck. Coffee and vinyl, my favorite way to ring in a new day with time to kill.

jrhymeammo

11-17-2008, 06:41 PM

4625

4626

bobsticks

11-17-2008, 06:48 PM

Where is that dude who started this thread?

Bernd is doing well and taking care of some business on his side of the pond. I'm confident we will again be reading his missives by year's end.

On through the night:

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02audionoob

11-17-2008, 10:10 PM

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Jimmy B

11-17-2008, 10:58 PM

Tonights spin was 2 of Solomon Burke's CD's
Make do with what you got
Like a fire
My brother passed along this artist to me last year, I am glad he did!
Jimmy B

Doc Sage

11-18-2008, 06:59 PM

I can across this recording many years ago and bought it because I like the cover. I know, this is no way to buy anything but it works for me...sometime better then other times. LOL I can not tell you how many times I found a great little wine because the label caught my eye.

Well, I have yet to get tired of Cassandra, I must have 5 or 6 of her recordings. Her Miles Davis tribute called "travelling miles" is another great find.

Van Morrisson is another of my fave. As mentioned above his collaborations with Georgie Fame are wonderful. I got one called, "How long has this been going on" recorded live at Ronnie Scott's Club, London without a crowd that get played regularly.

Doc Sage.

noddin0ff

11-19-2008, 04:26 AM

I do like both those Cassandra Wilson albums, what do you think my third should be?

Been listening to a lot of this as I try to wrap up a Funk comp for the AR board.

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bobsticks

11-20-2008, 07:51 PM

NP: Haale ~ No Ceiling

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Auricauricle

11-21-2008, 02:22 PM

Call me a latecomer...maybe 40 years or so....They always make me smile!

Auricauricle

11-22-2008, 01:31 PM

Not sure if this movie has made it to the table....A friend introduced us to it a few months ago, and brought the soundtrack by the other day....We're still reeling!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtiqrzmuWbw

bobsticks

11-26-2008, 04:51 PM

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Styx

11-27-2008, 08:01 AM

The Robbin Thompson Band Two "b's" Please

bobsticks

12-01-2008, 06:16 PM

Settling ito the evening with an old favorite, Kenny Burrell and John Coltrane's eponymous epic...

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...but before that please beleive that I was lookin' California but feelin' Minnesota...

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nobody

12-04-2008, 07:45 PM

Mellow night in calls for some lovely ol' 2-Tone goodness...

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nobody

12-04-2008, 07:47 PM

I really like that Burrell/Contrane disc. Burrell's real hit and miss for me. Some of it gets a bit easy listening for my tastes, but that album is wonderful.

noddin0ff

12-05-2008, 05:36 AM

I really like that Burrell/Contrane disc. Burrell's real hit and miss for me. Some of it gets a bit easy listening for my tastes, but that album is wonderful.
Hmmm. another endorsement. I had put it on my maybe list; guess I'll bump it up a notch on the X-mas wish list.

Some beautiful stuff on this album by Nicholas Payton. I'm still settling into it. The ballads have a relaxed openess about them and Paytons trumpet doesn't miss. A small group also (Personnel: Nicholas Payton: trumpet; Kevin Hays: piano and Fender Rhodes; Vicente Archer: bass; Marcus Gilmore: drums; Daniel Sadownick: percussion.) There's some more uptempo bits but everything is calmed down a notch from some of his other releases. Perhaps some Miles-escue colors.

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Styx

12-15-2008, 08:59 AM

Climax Blues Band Real To Reel

Luvin Da Blues

12-15-2008, 12:27 PM

Climax Blues Band Real To Reel

Sacrilegious, I say, sacrilegious calling these guys a blues band. LOL, just yankin ya.

Styx

12-15-2008, 12:55 PM

Sacrilegious, I say, sacrilegious calling these guys a blues band. LOL, just yankin ya.

Self proclaimed....for sure.:smilewinkgrin: Believe it or not, they started out as the Climax Chicago Blues Band.

Slosh

12-15-2008, 01:31 PM

First spin of the new Andrew Bird :)

bobsticks

12-17-2008, 06:43 PM

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...but soon to be a bit of the "Noble Beast". Gracias, Sloshy.

nobody

12-20-2008, 12:45 PM

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Subhumans: Death Was Too Kind

Just got this reissue from Mr. Postman. I've had many of these songs on various compilations, both commercial and tapes people had made over the years. But I haven't had a tape deck in years and the Pissed Off....For Good Reason CD compilation is incomplete even if it does have a bunch of great stuff. However, Alternative Tentacles is taking on the Subhumans catalog piece by piece and this is the first release. It collects all 3 of the band's early singles, the Death to the Sickoids single, the Subhumans EP, and the Firing Squad single, along with a couple tracks only released on a compilation before. It's all remastered and available cheap, only 10 bucks for the vinyl. Consider how much these singles have been trading for, a fantastic bargain. If you don't know these guys, just think of fellow Vancouver band DOA...although I kinda like these fellas a bit better, really. Now, I'm just waiting for them to redo the Incorrect Thoughts LP.

Auricauricle

12-20-2008, 01:44 PM

Some times ya gotta crank it up!

nobody

12-20-2008, 02:14 PM

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TSOL: Beneath The Shadows

Yup, still walking down memory lane. This is where TSOL really took some chances. It was fairly unheard of at the time for a former hardcore band to produce a somewhat epic, emotionally wrought album like this, complete with the addition of synths and keyboards. Kinds pissed some people off, but they had already started branching out of strident constraints early on and this one just continues the progression. Besides, they were always more theatrical then their peers, so it really makes perfect sense that they took a turn away from straight ahead punk fare. Personally, I enjoy the way they mix atmospherics and desperation with sudden bursts of punk fury that come to the fore every now and again on this record.