What is spinning?

[poppachubby]

Today for me, I put some Jackie Mittoo on after seeing nobody's post, but right now I am testing the limits of a new soundcard. Mercury Rev "Boces" should do the trick...

[02audionoob]

...yikes noob! With a lame cover like that she better be damn talented...

I could always tuck it in a more stylish cover...

[nobody]

Today for me, I put some Jackie Mittoo on after seeing nobody's post, but right now I am testing the limits of a new soundcard. Mercury Rev "Boces" should do the trick...

LOVE Jackie Mittoo. When I talk to people who don't know who he is I will often describe him as what you would get had Booker T Jones been born in Jamaica. I'm gonna go throw The Keyboard King at Studio One on right now.

http://www.dustygroove.com/images/products/m/mittoo_jack_jackiemit_101b.jpg (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=GWVS4JZZ)

[poppachubby]

LOVE Jackie Mittoo. When I talk to people who don't know who he is I will often describe him as what you would get had Booker T Jones been born in Jamaica. I'm gonna go throw The Keyboard King at Studio One on right now.

http://www.dustygroove.com/images/products/m/mittoo_jack_jackiemit_101b.jpg (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=GWVS4JZZ)

...nice....I've got an original pressing of Macka Fat, 180 gram...you have excellent taste sir!

[Luvin Da Blues]

The 2009 follow up to his 2007 Dirt Farmer album, which he recorded after a comeback from throat cancer,

[poppachubby]

...new Clutch album, awesome also Controller.Controller/History, Artic Monkeys/Humbug, and Hawksley Workman/Delicious Wolves...

[nobody]

http://www.kegjar.co.uk/milkkan/_images/logo.jpg (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=O701WZCI)
Milk Kan

Debut full length. English fellas. Light and breezy, folky, acoustic stuff. Good end of summertime nice day listen. Sounds familiar on first listen.

[poppachubby]

...super comp...

[poppachubby]

...hey nobody, have you heard Byron Lee and the Dragonaires? I have 7 really beat up LP's that I'm presently converting to MP3. Great stuff, I'll make it avalable for torrent DL, only a few tracks on VA comps right now...

[nobody]

Haven't heard it, but let me know when you've got that torrent ready because I will absolutely be interested in checking it out.

[poppachubby]

Haven't heard it, but let me know when you've got that torrent ready because I will absolutely be interested in checking it out.

...will do. I am still working out the finer points to Audacity...might take another couple weeks...

[poppachubby]

...fantastic band from Toronto Canada

[02audionoob]

Not terribly original, but I decided to give it a spin. It was a thrift-store vinyl find that I had never cleaned. Today it got the shop-vac treatment and around it goes.

[Stone]

http://aycu05.webshots.com/image/44524/2000460553341163778_rs.jpg

This definitely has a lot more kick than the original. Great stuff.

[nobody]

http://music.is-amazing.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/Covers/covers/the%20vandelles.jpg (http://rapidshare.com/files/229742692/TVnb.rar)
The Vandelles: Del Black Aloha

If you like Jesus & Mary Chain, Raveonettes and other similar stuff, you outta grab a listen to this. It's a bit up and down, sometimes the songs get lost in the noise. But when they're on, this sounds really good. Listen to Bomb the Surf for a great fuzzy Jesus & Mary Chain meets Dick Dale instrumental workout.

[noddin0ff]

http://www.kegjar.co.uk/milkkan/_images/logo.jpg (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=O701WZCI)
Milk Kan

Debut full length. English fellas. Light and breezy, folky, acoustic stuff. Good end of summertime nice day listen. Sounds familiar on first listen.

This is just plain fun. Have to move this onto the 'buy' list. Tnx!

[poppachubby]

http://music.is-amazing.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/Covers/covers/the%20vandelles.jpg (http://rapidshare.com/files/229742692/TVnb.rar)
The Vandelles: Del Black Aloha

If you like Jesus & Mary Chain, Raveonettes and other similar stuff, you outta grab a listen to this. It's a bit up and down, sometimes the songs get lost in the noise. But when they're on, this sounds really good. Listen to Bomb the Surf for a great fuzzy Jesus & Mary Chain meets Dick Dale instrumental workout.

love the Raveonettes, thanks for the post...

[jonnyhambone]

Bill Withers - Live at Carnegie Hall '73
Really sweet summer tunes. Bill always feels like an old pair of Levis...soft, familiar, totally cool, and perfect for any occasion. This is a fantastic live album - good SQ and musicians are just stellar.


http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51ajAQU511L._SS500_.jpg

[poppachubby]

James Brown Live and Lowdown at the Apollo...180g vinyl....baaaaaaaaaaaaaadass

[nobody]

Well, there's about my 2 favorite live soul albums of all time.

[02audionoob]

Shooting Rubberbands at the Stars

[bobsticks]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/618T00WEC5L._SL500_AA240_.jpg


Irie, irie me brehs...lil' dub reggae at the onset of a beautiful evening...

[poppachubby]

...picked up an almost mint copy of this yesterday. Great album.

[Mr Peabody]

I'm digging this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/recsradio/radio/B001DFISUK/ref=pd_krex_listen_dp_img?ie=UTF8&refTagSuffix=dp_img

[manlystanley]

No picture...But I'm playing "The Barber of Seville". Very cool.

[nobody]

That Terrence Trent album is better than it often gets credit for to me. That cover her does at the end the name of which I forget really shows what a great vocalist he was. Shame he never equaled that debut again.

And, the new Raveonettes slays...

http://music.is-amazing.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/Covers/covers/theraveonettes.jpg (https://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=batch_download&batch_id=ZW9ERkJUTStTSUJjR0E9PQ)
Raveonettes: In and Out of Control

OK, this one's got its hooks in me. And quite a lot of hooks it has. Absolutely their poppiest record to date. It's got plenty of that retro Duane Eddy meets Jesus & Mary Chain guitar sound, but the distortion is a bit more pulled back and controlled. Reminds me of Pretty in Black in that regard, but is a more cohesive listen straight through. While ot a total fuzzball like Lust Lust Lust, but he does let loose with the distortion now and then. A semi-step forward coupled with a step back to dip into their previous sounds making this sound fresh yet totally like the Raveonettes you already like if you're a fan. I'm digging it, but I'm not real objective as I've liked basically everything there guys have released.

[JohnMichael]

Terezin/Theresienstadt

Annie Sofie Von Otter
Bengt Forsberg, Christian Gerhaher, Daniel Hope

"Annie Sofie von Otter commemorates the musicians murdered in the Holocaust"




That beauty can be found in such ugliness is what I needed to be reminded of today. Peace to all those who have suffered and peace to all those who are trying to survive.

[Mr Peabody]

Raveonettes, new to me, checked out some samples, I like what I hear.

Ok, checked out LLL, Chain Gang of Love and Pretty In Black. PIB I liked the best from the samples and that's the one on the way to me. Didn't see the title you showed.

[poppachubby]

Raveonettes, new to me, checked out some samples, I like what I hear.

Ok, checked out LLL, Chain Gang of Love and Pretty In Black. PIB I liked the best from the samples and that's the one on the way to me. Didn't see the title you showed.

My personal fave Peabody is Whip It On. Only 8 tracks but no filler, My Tornado and Cops On Our Tail are classic Raveonettes. Thanks nobody, so busy with the kids, I missed that release entirely...BTW still working on that Dragonaires torrent, slow going...looks like the new Raveonettes hasn't hit the networks yet, I will buy it based on your rec nobody, your track record is flawless thus far!

[poppachubby]

hey nobody, do you have any Raveonettes on vinyl? I really need to order some, all that fuzz through my Shure M65 would be sick...

[Mr Peabody]

I saw Whip It On, I'll check it out.

Any one follow my link a couple posts back and listen to Lunatic Soul? Not the Raveonettes but a very cool album and sound.

[poppachubby]

I saw Whip It On, I'll check it out.

Any one follow my link a couple posts back and listen to Lunatic Soul? Not the Raveonettes but a very cool album and sound.

It's downloading presently...I'm going out for a bit but I'll let you know what I think Peabody...

[nobody]

I've only got Lust Lust Lust on vinyl. Not really a great pressing though. Not horrible, but nothing to get too excited about. I would like to pick up some more of their stuff on vinyl. Will probably pick up the new one on vinyl once released.

[poppachubby]

Peabody, I had the pleasure of Lunatic Soul on my portable. Great medium for it, my K66 loved it. Overall I enjoyed it, love the ambient stuff. Also dig how they switch from electronica to a jazz tinged jam in the same track. Bass player has great chops and tone. The only thing I didn't like was that there were definitely some flatline moments, the pacing of the album could have used a little life at points. But I get what they are doing and it's good, thanks for the suggestion P. Have you listened to any Massive Attack? I really think they would be up your alley, DL Mezzanine, awesome album.

[Mr Peabody]

Poppa C, I hear you but like you said to step things up would ruin the mood they were going for. I'll check Massive Attack.

Nobody, I liked In & Out Of Control, it would be my second purchase if Pretty In Black pleases me the way I think it will. I think I like their Pop/60's kind of thing they do on these albums. Sorry, Poppa, from the samples Whip it sounded similar all the way through and more like LLL. I could like these maybe with a complete listen but from samples I'm not convinced to buy.

[poppachubby]

Poppa C, I hear you but like you said to step things up would ruin the mood they were going for. I'll check Massive Attack.

Nobody, I liked In & Out Of Control, it would be my second purchase if Pretty In Black pleases me the way I think it will. I think I like their Pop/60's kind of thing they do on these albums. Sorry, Poppa, from the samples Whip it sounded similar all the way through and more like LLL. I could like these maybe with a complete listen but from samples I'm not convinced to buy.

Hey no prob Peabody, glad you checked it out. My philosophy is....better to listen and dislike, than to not listen at all. It makes sense that you would like the more dynamic stuff, after hearing some of your taste. I really think you should check out Massive Attack, I threw it in yesterday (Mezzanine). I'm really interested to see if I've pegged some of your style. Anyhow, I bought this Hancock on vinyl and its off the chart awesome. nobody, you there? This album is crazy good!!!!

[nobody]

Protection is another Massive Attack to check out.

I got a that Hancock on vinyl. Haven't pulled it out for a while, maybe I will change that today.

[nobody]

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_g7EAw7AyadA/SkMzEtw78iI/AAAAAAAAARU/9afC9MB_5AU/s400/horace_andy_alpha.jpg (http://rapidshare.com/files/280426484/HORACE_ANDY_AND_ALPHA_-_TWO_PHAZED_PEOPLE_-2009.rar)
Horace Andy & Alpha: Two Phazed People


Speaking of Massive Attack, this is a nice release. Horace Andy's traditional reggae sounds mixed with the more modern electronic styles he works so well within with Massive Attack. A nice album of futuristic dub.

[02audionoob]

I decided on a whim to clean and play the entire Bob Dylan Biograph today.

[poppachubby]

I decided on a whim to clean and play the entire Bob Dylan Biograph today.

Great whim, great decision...

[Mr Peabody]

I was a bit neutral on Massive Attack. It's hard to tell from samples. Are they more involved than just groove based?

[thekid]

cleaning carpets today.......... so its whistle while i work time..

So far today

Windham Hills 88 Sampler
Toad the Wet Sprocket-Fear
James Taylor- One Man Dog
Chicago- Greatest Hits
Beck-Sea Change

Stacked KLH/SX-850 combo rocks!!!!!!

[poppachubby]

I was a bit neutral on Massive Attack. It's hard to tell from samples. Are they more involved than just groove based?

They fall under electronica, trip hop if you will. Yes, most songs are structured to have verses and choruses, and its far more than a sleepy beat playing endlessly. There is a definite mood and feel to their albums, that's why I thought you'd dig it. If you're unsure , just DL a torrent to check it out. How long is a sample anyhow? There are some great cuts on that album, most popularily "Tear Drop" (you may know it as the theme song from TV show House) and "Dissolved Girl" from The Matrix soundtrack.

[Mr Peabody]

I might check it some more, I once listened to some Crystal Method and passed on that as well because it seemed repetitious. I like some of the Electronica but it has to have something to keep my interest.

[poppachubby]

I might check it some more, I once listened to some Crystal Method and passed on that as well because it seemed repetitious. I like some of the Electronica but it has to have something to keep my interest.

The average song length is 5-6 minutes. That should tell you enough, they're in and out, to the point with the hooks. As compared to Lunatic Soul, much less exploring and more structure. Great vocals too...Crystal Method is crap

[02audionoob]

I'd be Willin' to listen to this one at least 3 or 4 more times...

[Auricauricle]

Check it out, guys....

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[Auricauricle]

I like Massive Attack quite a bit...Mezzanine is a fine album: very layered and ambient and moody. Crystal Method is also very talented, but in my experience (as in Vegas), the comps are more driving and energetic. Massive attack can also be driving (Angel), but I think overall they are quite melodic and organic, as compared to the heavy techno-influenced and flavored CM.

[Mr Peabody]

Got my Raveonettes today!

Over the weekend I pulled a couple albums out of a batch to check out. One was Bob Seger, Smoking OP's. Not many hits on this I thought but I gave it a spin, wow, what a boogie factor. Now I know why this album was/is so popular, classic Seger. If something on your body isn't moving while this album is on some one better take your pulse. Some decent organ too. I also played Jim Stafford's Best Of, I remember a couple of those 70's hits but I was quite surprised I liked nearly every song on the album and the sound quality was good as well. Those were keepers. I also spun Journey's, Frontiers album. Pretty bad and that's from a Journey fan. The only songs worth listening to were the hits off that album, I think three. Two of them are in the running for my favorite Journey songs, Faithfully & Separate Ways. But I have their Greatest Hits for that latter stuff so that platter went in the pile I need to do something with, trade/sell.

Alright, even Auric likes Messanine, I guess I'll have to go for it.

[poppachubby]

Got my Raveonettes today!

Over the weekend I pulled a couple albums out of a batch to check out. One was Bob Seger, Smoking OP's. Not many hits on this I thought but I gave it a spin, wow, what a boogie factor. Now I know why this album was/is so popular, classic Seger. If something on your body isn't moving while this album is on some one better take your pulse. Some decent organ too. I also played Jim Stafford's Best Of, I remember a couple of those 70's hits but I was quite surprised I liked nearly every song on the album and the sound quality was good as well. Those were keepers. I also spun Journey's, Frontiers album. Pretty bad and that's from a Journey fan. The only songs worth listening to were the hits off that album, I think three. Two of them are in the running for my favorite Journey songs, Faithfully & Separate Ways. But I have their Greatest Hits for that latter stuff so that platter went in the pile I need to do something with, trade/sell.

Alright, even Auric likes Messanine, I guess I'll have to go for it.

Good show Peabody, which album did you end upo getting, Pretty in Black?

[Mr Peabody]

Yes, I got Pretty In Black, good album.

[noddin0ff]

Pearl Jam - Backspacer

Backspacer is to Pearl Jam as Accelerate is to REM. Picked this up yesterday. It's very good, but not one of the great PJ albums. I like it though. Like Accelerate, Backspacer is an album of one of the great bands having fun. Missing is the angst I typically associate (and like) with earlier albums. There's also a lot of retro influences. I get the impression that it's not only a band enjoying themselves but also a bit of a tribute to sounds and bands that they grew up with or listened to. I put up a couple of tracks below. One make this point clear.

The other thing I was noting is that Eddie needs to figure out where his aging voice is going. I dig, have dug, his voice. Very emotional. Sounds like it's not as elastic as it used to be. There's a nice track (also included), Just Breathe, where his voice breaks and I'm thinking a younger voice would have pulled it off better. I have confidence that with a bit of retooling and allowing their music to address their aging fans, they/he can reinvent himself and put out another great album.

I kind of left the album thinking this was a very fine, well executed, and remarkably fun and optimistic 'last hurrah' for the old Pearl Jam before moving on to something different.


http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/8/8c/Pearl_jam_backspacer.jpg/200px-Pearl_jam_backspacer.jpg (http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=dd85338fe38850eb3b0405de809511354fb5be14 462e5ff7)

[noddin0ff]

Prince: Lovesexy

I always liked this one. 1988. CD's were completing their takeover of Tower Records. Instant access to any given track was starting to change the way people interacted with their music. You didn't have to listen to the full album or the linear flow anymore because instant track gratification was a click of a button away. Then Prince puts out a CD of nine songs as ONE TRACK... hmmm. An interesting artistic statement that probably killed the marketability of a good album. Wiki says Alphabet St., Glam Slam, and I Wish U Heaven were the singles released. I remember Alphabet St. on the radio, a good one. However, the other stand out tracks for me were Anna Stesia and Dance On. I couldn't play Dance On loud enough. Clickable artwork below. Oh...and about that artwork...cracks me up. The phallic stamen, Prince is a bold one.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/ce/Prince-lovesexy.jpg/200px-Prince-lovesexy.jpg (http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=dd85338fe38850eb3b0405de80951135842c819f 4ff9e357)

[poppachubby]

Prince: Lovesexy

I always liked this one. 1988. CD's were completing their takeover of Tower Records. Instant access to any given track was starting to change the way people interacted with their music. You didn't have to listen to the full album or the linear flow anymore because instant track gratification was a click of a button away. Then Prince puts out a CD of nine songs as ONE TRACK... hmmm. An interesting artistic statement that probably killed the marketability of a good album. Wiki says Alphabet St., Glam Slam, and I Wish U Heaven were the singles released. I remember Alphabet St. on the radio, a good one. However, the other stand out tracks for me were Anna Stesia and Dance On. I couldn't play Dance On loud enough. Clickable artwork below. Oh...and about that artwork...cracks me up. The phallic stamen, Prince is a bold one.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/ce/Prince-lovesexy.jpg/200px-Prince-lovesexy.jpg (http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=dd85338fe38850eb3b0405de80951135842c819f 4ff9e357)

Nice to see some accolades for his royal purpleness...I for one, LOVE Prince. He is as brilliant as any greats before him, having a natural ability to write, produce and perform in a way that touches popular culture. He's the natural extension of James Brown and P-Funk, but I'm hard pressed to find anyone nowadays who can fill HIS shoes. Kanye West?!? Certainly not!! Simply put, when Prince goes potty, out comes a wonderful melody.

Lovesexy is a fantastic album, I have had Emancipation spinning lately, CD...this album is really special, 3 discs of great material that he had been saving for after his departure from Warner, which I'm sure everyone knows about.

http://www.ozon.ru/multimedia/audio_cd_covers/1000395747.jpg

If you want something real different, musical and typically Prince try out this, an all instrumental cut, only 4 tracks...N.E.W.S. ( North East West South)

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/62/Prince_News.jpg

..."why do we scream at each other?"

[poppachubby]

This album is quite amazing! I bought it a few weeks ago but just cleaned it up and spun it today. A first listen for me. I now understand how Elton John and "rock" can be uttered in the same sentence. The great thing with this live album, is he "rolls" as well.

For 1970, you will find no hippy-dippy stuff on here. No pre-disco boogie either, just good ol rock. Elton and his band are a tight, cohesive, well-oiled machine. The execution is flawless, yet never lacks soul or passion as some backing bands tend to do. The jam interludes are musically exquisite and one gets a mental image of John up and rockin on his piano.

I'm sure many of you have heard this already, but I was floored by what a gem this record is. I will be spinning this for a few days I'm sure...

[nobody]

http://image.allmusic.com/00/amg/cov200/dre900/e975/e97584axdrb.jpg (http://www.mediafire.com/?vkjdnjw2w0z)
Handsome Family: Twilight

Probably my second favorite Handsome Family after Through The Trees. Some days my favorite. A bit catchier than that one, with a couple verse, chorus, verse songs and all that. Their new one isn't bad either, better than the last one. But, I still find myself returning to a few old favorites and haven't really played it a ton. Gothic Country at its finest throughout their discography.

[noddin0ff]

One of my favorite 'cover bands' -- The Mingus Big Band

I think these guys do a terrific job of channeling the spirit of Mingus. Blues & Politics is my favorite. Gunslinging Birds is a close second. Mingus, in my mind, was a social activist in the Jazz medium. His work can be dissonant, but there's structure there. Many of my favorites compositions have the call and response rhythms of holy rollin church sermons; one instrument is preaching and the rest of the band is shouting 'Amen'...or arguing. I always liked that his compositions really try to extend beyond the 4 minute mark. He was into large ensembles and extended compositions. And he was very much a composer. I grabbed this quote from wiki

"...if the free-form guys could play the same tune twice, then I would say they were playing something...Most of the time they use their fingers on the saxophone and they don't even know what's going to come out."

Anyway... I'm no Mingus or Jazz expert. I started out listening to Miles, then Monk, some Coltrane...then I eventually hit Mingus and I found something that I really dig, even if I sometimes struggle with it. Click the pic and give a listen, a full listen. Don't miss Meditations, Oh Lord, and Freedom.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51Z820XDRBL._SL500_AA240_.jpg (http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=dd85338fe38850eb3b0405de80951135f90c1caf f8142528)

[Auricauricle]

Well, call me Latebloomer, but this cat caught my ears the other day...

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[02audionoob]

Susan T. rocks.

[poppachubby]

Susan T. rocks.

Hmmmm, what is it with you and these excessively boring album covers noob? I think we had this conversation over Tierney Xxxxx. I hope Susan knows she will never compete with Lady Gaga without some serious work. Hopefully on her next album she decides to sell out and bare all...

http://images.starpulse.com/pictures/2007/08/05/previews/Lady%20GaGa-ADB-013713.jpg



....now that's art!!!

[poppachubby]

Curtis Mayfield's band...this album was produced by Mayfield. Found this for a buck...180 gram, sounds great!!

[Slosh]

Didn't even know this was coming out. First spin :)

[nobody]

Don't care if I ever hear her music, but I think I just became a Lady Ga Ga fan. Anyway...

http://image.allmusic.com/00/amg/cov200/drf500/f594/f59447b6myo.jpg (http://sharebee.com/5be75904)
More Specials

Follow-up to their classic debut album. This one's a little more laid back, but has just as much good stuff as far as I am concerned. Maybe the debut gets all the attention now, but a Specials album with songs like, Hey Little Rich Girl, Rat Race and Stereotypes is pretty damn solid.

[bobsticks]

One of my favorite 'cover bands' -- The Mingus Big Band

I think these guys do a terrific job of channeling the spirit of Mingus. Blues & Politics is my favorite. Gunslinging Birds is a close second. Mingus, in my mind, was a social activist in the Jazz medium. His work can be dissonant, but there's structure there. Many of my favorites compositions have the call and response rhythms of holy rollin church sermons; one instrument is preaching and the rest of the band is shouting 'Amen'...or arguing. I always liked that his compositions really try to extend beyond the 4 minute mark. He was into large ensembles and extended compositions. And he was very much a composer. I grabbed this quote from wiki

"...if the free-form guys could play the same tune twice, then I would say they were playing something...Most of the time they use their fingers on the saxophone and they don't even know what's going to come out."

Anyway... I'm no Mingus or Jazz expert. I started out listening to Miles, then Monk, some Coltrane...then I eventually hit Mingus and I found something that I really dig, even if I sometimes struggle with it. Click the pic and give a listen, a full listen. Don't miss Meditations, Oh Lord, and Freedom.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51Z820XDRBL._SL500_AA240_.jpg (http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=dd85338fe38850eb3b0405de80951135f90c1caf f8142528)


Noddy, if you don't have a copy of New Tijuana Moods pm me and I'll make sure you get a "trial copy"...you really need to hear it...excellent work by Mingus...

[noddin0ff]

I'm on a roll. Next up on this weeks spin table Mulato Astatke & the Heliocentrics: Inspiration Information 3 (2009). Both Astatke and the Heliocentrics are new to me. But I saw some intriguing reviews and picked it up.

Definitely worth a listen. We have an Ethiopian jazz dude joining up with a collective group that merge hip-hop, funk, jazz, psychedelic, electronic... I'm thinking that if only Sun Ra and the Arkestra were still kicking he might think--well, I have no idea what Sun Ra would think but this made me think of him.

The album is an eclectic, heavy groove, and beat laden stream of cool sounds. So much stuff blended together so effortlessly, so groovily, so oddly. Thoroughly enjoyable, although I don't think any single track hits a solid home run. I put the first two tracks behind the album art for those that want a taste. Be careful, you may find yourself wanting to be an international secret super spy of mystery and rhythm.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/517r6bcAuSL._SL500_AA240_.jpg (http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=dd85338fe38850eb3b0405de80951135b52d419a 4527e5df)


Tnx, Mr. B. I'll be PMing you.

[02audionoob]

It's art, man. Sometimes you just got to let if flow over you.

[poppachubby]

Don't care if I ever hear her music, but I think I just became a Lady Ga Ga fan. Anyway...

http://image.allmusic.com/00/amg/cov200/drf500/f594/f59447b6myo.jpg (http://sharebee.com/5be75904)
More Specials

Follow-up to their classic debut album. This one's a little more laid back, but has just as much good stuff as far as I am concerned. Maybe the debut gets all the attention now, but a Specials album with songs like, Hey Little Rich Girl, Rat Race and Stereotypes is pretty damn solid.

Hey nobody I was looking at your 2 channel list and saw that you're using an SL-Q3. Just got an SL-Q2. I'm lovin it, put an Ortofon 2M Red on it, this is the follow up to the OM 10. Good stuff, we certainly have good taste, don't we?!?

[nobody]

I like my Q3 quite a lot. I tried a couple other low priced tables and the Q3 was an improvement over them and also had to auto shut off and repeat things that lots of people don't care about, but that I enjoy having. Thing has been totally trouble free and seems solid as a rock too. I'm using a vintage Shure M91ED right now on mine, but also have an Ortofon OM-40 I use from time to time. Honestly though, I've been pretty annoyed at my set up for the last year or so because the room I've had it in is terrible for sound. Looking forward to moving in a couple months and getting things set up in a better location.

[nobody]

http://cangkirkopi87.files.wordpress.com/2008/12/album_various-artists-burning-ambitions-a-history-of-punk.jpg (http://rapidshare.com/files/285339012/burnamhistpunk.rar)
Burning Ambitions: A History of Punk

One of my all-time favorite compilations. Fantastic cover art, featuring Sgt. Peppers done up with the Sex Pistols taking over the center stage. Great song selection. Even though you see the Pistols and Clash on the cover, the tracks inside leave 'em out, instead gathering classics from groups like Wire, Vice Squad, The Vibrators, The Saints, and many more. It starts out with 70s English stuff and includes a nod to the US with a Heartbreakers track and moves on to a few early hardcore tracks by Dead Kennedys, GBH, etc... They eventually released a 3 CD version of this thing, but they never have released a CD version that contains the complete original track listing, which I will give you here, if you click the pic...

Boredom - Buzzcocks
Bingo Master's Breakout - The Fall
1, 2, X U - Wire
Life - ATV
Keys To Your Heart - 101'ers
I'm Alive - 999
Gary Gilmore's Eyes - Adverts
Justifiable Homicide - Dave Goodman and Friends
Where Have All The Boot Boys Gone? - Slaughter and the Dogs
(Get a) Grip On (Yourself) - The Stranglers
Your Generation - Generation X
Baby Baby - The Vibrators
Identity - X-Ray Spex
Read About Seymour - Swell Maps
I'm Stranded - The Saints
Chinese Rocks - Heartbreakers
Lock It Up - Eater
Ain't Got A Clue - Lurkers
Lady - Adam and The Ants
Love Song - The Damned
Looking After No. 1 - Boomtown Rats
Where's Captain Kirk? - Spizzenergi
In A Rut - The Ruts
Angels With Dirty Faces - Sham 69
Stranglehold - UK Subs
Flares and Slippers - Cockney Rejects
The Wait - Killing Joke
No Government - Anti-Pasti
Holiday In Cambodia - Dead Kennedy's
Dead Cities - The Exploited
Last Rockers - Vice Squad
Harry May - The Business
Police Story - The Partisans
Someone's Gonna Die - Blitz
City Baby Attacked By Rats - GBH
Complete Disorder - Disorder
Russians In The DHSS - Attila The Stockbroker
Lust For Glory - Angelic Upstarts

[Auricauricle]

Having a great, Prog Day, with In the Court of the Crimson King, Lizard and In the Wake of Poseidon....

[Stone]

http://cangkirkopi87.files.wordpress.com/2008/12/album_various-artists-burning-ambitions-a-history-of-punk.jpg (http://rapidshare.com/files/285339012/burnamhistpunk.rar)
Burning Ambitions: A History of Punk

One of my all-time favorite compilations. Fantastic cover art, featuring Sgt. Peppers done up with the Sex Pistols taking over the center stage. Great song selection. Even though you see the Pistols and Clash on the cover, the tracks inside leave 'em out, instead gathering classics from groups like Wire, Vice Squad, The Vibrators, The Saints, and many more. It starts out with 70s English stuff and includes a nod to the US with a Heartbreakers track and moves on to a few early hardcore tracks by Dead Kennedys, GBH, etc... They eventually released a 3 CD version of this thing, but they never have released a CD version that contains the complete original track listing, which I will give you here, if you click the pic...

Great stuff. I have one of the volumes on CD, but not the other two. Thanks for the post.

[nobody]

That's not my burn, just one I found online. My copy is pretty beat from being played constantly on ****ty stereos way back when.

[poppachubby]

I'm not enough of a punk fan to really enjoy a comp like that. Really just too novelty for me. However I do find all the old school hard core wicked fun and I see some of those groups on there. I think Bad Brains is one of my old school faves, right up there with Zep, etc. So underrated and underappreciated. If you look at what they created and what they did for popular and underground music, it's mind boggling...

[02audionoob]

Just picked it up for a buck.

:23:

[nobody]

Love some Bad Brains. can't decide what was better seeing them live or a couple years alter when the singer HR came through solo and played an all reggae set to the dismay of more than a few in attendance. Speaking of reggae.

http://image.allmusic.com/00/amg/cov200/drc700/c700/c70038850tg.jpg (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=JFF9DDPQ#)
Big Youth: Screaming Target

Absolute classic of the genre. Great big echoing production by Gussie Clarke. Don't settle for the earlier reissue as the mix sucks and the newer expanded reissue from a couple years back adds on a bunch of great, previously hard-to-find singles and versions

[poppachubby]

Love some Bad Brains. can't decide what was better seeing them live or a couple years alter when the singer HR came through solo and played an all reggae set to the dismay of more than a few in attendance. Speaking of reggae.

http://image.allmusic.com/00/amg/cov200/drc700/c700/c70038850tg.jpg (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=JFF9DDPQ#)
Big Youth: Screaming Target

Absolute classic of the genre. Great big echoing production by Gussie Clarke. Don't settle for the earlier reissue as the mix sucks and the newer expanded reissue from a couple years back adds on a bunch of great, previously hard-to-find singles and versions

Looks good, I love the reggae side to Bad Brains. Speaking of punk, have you heard any Death from Above? Toronto duo, now split. Drummer and bassist who share vocals. Better live than on any recording, could fill a room with sound as well as any five piece.

I snagged these today. All in great shape but the Steve Miller is 200 grams. 2 bucks each and cleaned up great!

Steve Miller Band - Fly Like an Eagle (live)
Hall and Oates - Rock n Soul (best of)
Cheap Trick - At Budokan (live)
America - History (best of)

[Stone]

Looks good, I love the reggae side to Bad Brains. Speaking of punk, have you heard any Death from Above? Toronto duo, now split. Drummer and bassist who share vocals. Better live than on any recording, could fill a room with sound as well as any five piece.

Are you talking about Death From Above 1979? I went out and bought their first (?) CD after I saw their performance on Conan. The drummer got up to sing and Max Weinberg ran over and played drums for the rest of the song. Great performance, and while the CD is good, I can definitely see why you say they were better live.

[nobody]

Never heard 'em, may check some out now.

That Hall & Oats always gives me pause. I basically despise their later songs, but She's Gone, Rich Girl, and Sara Smile always sound fantastic to me. I grabbed their greatest hits album for a couple bucks too just to have that trio of tunes.

No time to post a pic and/or link right now, but listening to a french re-issue of the first Gene Vincent & the Blue Caps that tacks on Be-Bop-A-Lula and a couple other singles onto the end of the album. Great stuff.

[poppachubby]

Never heard 'em, may check some out now.

That Hall & Oats always gives me pause. I basically despise their later songs, but She's Gone, Rich Girl, and Sara Smile always sound fantastic to me. I grabbed their greatest hits album for a couple bucks too just to have that trio of tunes.

No time to post a pic and/or link right now, but listening to a french re-issue of the first Gene Vincent & the Blue Caps that tacks on Be-Bop-A-Lula and a couple other singles onto the end of the album. Great stuff.

http://www.bmi.com/images/uploads/ots_import/dfa.jpg


nobody, I won't say anymore, except make Death from Above your next purchase. They tagged the extra "1979" due to some legal issue...ridiculous. I saw these guys several times as they were comin up, next to Jesus Lizard, best punk show I've ever witnessed. Get it!!!!!!

ya the Hall and Oates is mostly old school hits, not too into the later 80's stuff either.

[jrhymeammo]

Making some nice noise over here....

http://cdn.pitchfork.com/media/1064-my-life-in-the-bush-of-ghosts.jpg

180g double disk. Worth every penny.

Have Fun,
JRA

[bobsticks]

What I wanna do when I grow up...

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[poppachubby]

What I wanna do when I grow up...

>

...so you wanna be in Iron Maiden? Or you wanna rock out at a Maiden show? Either way nice post, even though I own this DVD I watched the entire video. Maiden really have an energy, don't they? 2!!! Minutes!!! To Miiiiiiid.....night.........now I'll be singin this all day, a good thing.

[poppachubby]

hey nobody, bobsticks post gave me the idea to check youtube...here's my fave from Death from Above...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qofA8N3xSUQ

[Mr Peabody]

Love the Maiden. I have so many albums though I don't think I'd buy the DVD just to see the video.

[poppachubby]

Love the Maiden. I have so many albums though I don't think I'd buy the DVD just to see the video.

You're full of surprises Peabody, I wouldn't have pegged you for Maiden. A pleasant surprise indeed, glad to know that you can let your hair down and rock out!! I get a full visual of you with both hands on a speaker, leaning your head into the woofer and banging wildly. Of course, you now get a headbang!!

[Auricauricle]

Nice spin, jrhyme! How does it differ from the original?

[jrhymeammo]

Nice spin, jrhyme! How does it differ from the original?

Thanks Auri, I wasn't expecting too much out of this album, since Enos has been a giant hit or miss for me in the past. But this is a great album, as you know, and it was my first time hearing this album. For that, I can't compare it to the original version, but this LP sounds very very good. This 2 LP album is worth more than what it retails for.

[bobsticks]

...so you wanna be in Iron Maiden? Or you wanna rock out at a Maiden show? Either way nice post, even though I own this DVD I watched the entire video. Maiden really have an energy, don't they? 2!!! Minutes!!! To Miiiiiiid.....night.........now I'll be singin this all day, a good thing.


I've had the privelege of seeing Megadeth and the Cult in clubs of less than a thousand...last year I watched Yo La Tengo in an intimate little gathering of less than three hundred...been in a place called the "The Chatterbox" when Wynton Marsalis walked in and blew horn for two hours to less than fifty people...but there's something to be said for the spirit of these festivals...whether it's Rammstein in Berlin, Dave Mathews in Central Park these things become less about an event and more about a moment in time...there's something about the energy of a few hundred thousand people that is irreplaceable...

[-Jar-]

Love the Maiden. I have so many albums though I don't think I'd buy the DVD just to see the video.

I can't watch Rock In Rio.. too many edits and cuts. Gives me a headache. I guess I'm getting old.

[poppachubby]

Monster Magnet, Dopes to Infinity......180g amazing pressing!!

[poppachubby]

Cranked!!!!!!

http://re-pubblica.blog.kataweb.it/files/2008/03/so.jpg

[02audionoob]

Just moderately loud!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2562/4015553906_4dc6695360_o.jpg

[manlystanley]

http://www.amazon.com/Scott-Joplin-Winners-Itzhak-Perlman/dp/B000002RNG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1256145034&sr=8-1

Got it from Good will. I'm in nirvana. Early jazz played by the classical greats!

[nobody]

Finally got a copy of that Death from Above, sounded pretty cool at a quick listen, but Iit sounds like something I need to play louder, not quietly through crappy computer speakers at work. So for now, I'm sticking with...

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_BelOZxxIMHg/SfdEYxbVs3I/AAAAAAAAc3k/0HS5DmYmY9g/Willie%20Nelson%20-%20Shotgun%20Willie.jpg (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=FCEWD0TW)
Willie Nelson: Shotgun Willie

I guess I don't have to say much about Willie Nelson. I will say this is one of my favorite Willie Nelson records and a stone cold classic.

[poppachubby]

Finally got a copy of that Death from Above, sounded pretty cool at a quick listen, but Iit sounds like something I need to play louder, not quietly through crappy computer speakers at work. So for now, I'm sticking with...

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_BelOZxxIMHg/SfdEYxbVs3I/AAAAAAAAc3k/0HS5DmYmY9g/Willie%20Nelson%20-%20Shotgun%20Willie.jpg (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=FCEWD0TW)
Willie Nelson: Shotgun Willie

I guess I don't have to say much about Willie Nelson. I will say this is one of my favorite Willie Nelson records and a stone cold classic.


Where you been man?!? Glad you picked it up, ya louder the better. Nice touch with the Willie, real country/Americana...

[nobody]

I pop in and outta here sometimes.

Going all Willie all day today...listened to Phases and Stages with breakfast, Shotgun Willie to start out the day and have the expanded 30th Anniversary of Stardust and Red Headed Stranger on deck.

[poppachubby]

I pop in and outta here sometimes.

Going all Willie all day today...listened to Phases and Stages with breakfast, Shotgun Willie to start out the day and have the expanded 30th Anniversary of Stardust and Red Headed Stranger on deck.

CD or digital? I have some questions for you regarding portable and digital files...

[nobody]

Digital. iPod is my workday listening source.

[poppachubby]

Digital. iPod is my workday listening source.

Picked up this album today for $2.00. Vinyl is in amazing condition, 180g. Cover is good too. Really fun 70's stuff.

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bhGqBQjwzLk/SHTxuC93cWI/AAAAAAAAFRY/s2c7XUsD5Mc/s200/Three+Dog

Nobody, let's start with files, do you use MP3 or lossless? I am undecided on what to do. I presently use 320kbps MP3 which is fine for the most part. However, when I am using my portable, any recording short of perfect is audibly weak to my ears. I am not prepared for lossless whatsoever. I would need a new portable source, external HD and the time it would take to convert, which is really short around here lately. I am STILL working on the Byron Lee torrent, almost done BTW!!. I think I may just stick with MP3 unless I can be convinced otherwise. Thoughts??

How's the DFA anyhow?

[Luvin Da Blues]

..........I would need a new portable source, external HD and the time it would take to convert, which is really short around here lately.

Tres Doggy's eh, man I haven't heard any for years. Good Stuff

Anyway, not sure if I get your meaning here, but there would be no benifit to convert Mp3s to lossless, the damage is already done. You would have to rerip everything in a lossless format.

Cheers,

LDB

[poppachubby]

Tres Doggy's eh, man I haven't heard any for years. Good Stuff

Anyway, not sure if I get your meaning here, but there would be no benifit to convert Mp3s to lossless, the damage is already done. You would have to rerip everything in a lossless format.

Cheers,

LDB

Yes of course, but thanks for the reply LDB. This is the wrong place for this discussion, but nobody frequents this thread. The re-ripping process is what makes me dread lossless the most...

[poppachubby]

This post is for the one and only Mr. nobody. Hey man, I'm almost done the torrent. Here's the albums that will be in it. 6 out of the 7 are in wicked shape and are 180 or 200g pressings. Reggae Charms, pictured top middle, is like a frisbee, has to be well over 200g, UK import. I'll keep you posted...

[nobody]

I'm sure other people know more than I do about this digital stuff but I can tell you what I do. I save everything from either CD or LP as FLAC lossless on an external hard drive that has 1TB of space and also create a VBR MP3s and file those on the hard drive. Then, I put the VBR MP3s on my iPod and listen through that. I considered doing lossless through the iPod, but the big reason I went digital in the first place was to be able to carry a ton of music around in a little device and there is a pretty giant difference on how much you can fit MP3 vs. Lossless, like almost 10 times as much.

MP3 is a sound quality sacrifice. I know some people say there is no difference, but I think that's crazy. I usually use the iPod through my car stereo and even like that I can totally hear differences, particularly in songs with some hot sounding cymbals that stand out. I've heard people say how you convert helps with that sort of thing, but I have certain songs I've messed with a bunch and can't get rid of the distorted cymbals. I made the decision to have lesser sound for convenience sake in the car and portability.

I can play through my home stereo in lossless if I want to, although I pretty much never do, and I've got those lossless files for if I ever want to listen to CD quality in the car. I'd definitely suggest keeping those around just in case the sound sacrifice is too much for you. But yeah, like already said once you have something in MP3, you can't improve it so no point in converting to anything else from MP3s you already have.

For MP3s, I can't really tell much if any difference between VBR MP3s and the 320 ones, so I just use VBR which saves a decent amount of space vs. 320.

On bit of advice I'd give is keep your files organized. Mine are pretty much a mess and if I ever have to rebuild my iPod or anything's files I'd have my work cut out for me even though I do have all the files. I have more recently tried to be careful about filing things away in an organized manner and wish I had done so from the start.


And I am really looking forward to that torrent. No hurry, but let me know.

[nobody]

Oh, and what I'm listening to...

http://www.cherryred.co.uk/pressuredrop/sleeves/pdropcdd7.jpg (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=J9K8GO4S)
Laurel Aitken - Anthology: Godfather of Ska

Newly released anthology featuring 52 of Laurel Aitken’s most popular recordings from a period spanning more than thirty years. Highlights a variety of styles, from Mento through Ja. Boogie, Ska, Rock Steady and Boss Reggae, the collection features an array of Jamaican hits, along with his popular 1980s UK hits, making this by far the most comprehensive collection of his work ever to see issue. Really great to see a quality anthology spanning his entire career. This one has been a long time coming.

[poppachubby]

I'm sure other people know more than I do about this digital stuff but I can tell you what I do. I save everything from either CD or LP as FLAC lossless on an external hard drive that has 1TB of space and also create a VBR MP3s and file those on the hard drive. Then, I put the VBR MP3s on my iPod and listen through that. I considered doing lossless through the iPod, but the big reason I went digital in the first place was to be able to carry a ton of music around in a little device and there is a pretty giant difference on how much you can fit MP3 vs. Lossless, like almost 10 times as much.

MP3 is a sound quality sacrifice. I know some people say there is no difference, but I think that's crazy. I usually use the iPod through my car stereo and even like that I can totally hear differences, particularly in songs with some hot sounding cymbals that stand out. I've heard people say how you convert helps with that sort of thing, but I have certain songs I've messed with a bunch and can't get rid of the distorted cymbals. I made the decision to have lesser sound for convenience sake in the car and portability.

I can play through my home stereo in lossless if I want to, although I pretty much never do, and I've got those lossless files for if I ever want to listen to CD quality in the car. I'd definitely suggest keeping those around just in case the sound sacrifice is too much for you. But yeah, like already said once you have something in MP3, you can't improve it so no point in converting to anything else from MP3s you already have.

For MP3s, I can't really tell much if any difference between VBR MP3s and the 320 ones, so I just use VBR which saves a decent amount of space vs. 320.

On bit of advice I'd give is keep your files organized. Mine are pretty much a mess and if I ever have to rebuild my iPod or anything's files I'd have my work cut out for me even though I do have all the files. I have more recently tried to be careful about filing things away in an organized manner and wish I had done so from the start.


And I am really looking forward to that torrent. No hurry, but let me know.

Great advice. I think I am going to stay with MP3 for now. I just don't have the time to re-rip anyways. I just got done cleaning, re-bagging and organizing all of my vinyl and it took me basically a couple of months, One thing I will do is buy an external HD to throw in the mix.

The thing that's been taking me so long with the torrent is the editing for Audacity. I have been experimenting with post production noise. I hate thinking I am reducing any sound quality by removing hisses and such. Each rip, I have been spending time to play around with the editing. Any thoughts?

That ska album looks really badazz, where did you get it?

[nobody]

Picked it up locally, but it's at Amazon and the usual online outlets I believe.

[02audionoob]

Got another one with a cover that poppachubby won't like...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2683/4049012580_cebcff15d8.jpg

[poppachubby]

Got another one with a cover that poppachubby won't like...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2683/4049012580_cebcff15d8.jpg


How'd you know? The thing that's unique about this little gem is it has an equally bad title. "The people you never get...." "AAAhhhhhhhh shaaaadaaappp!!!!"

[poppachubby]

New Wolfmother and Gov't Mule...torrents right now but these are both awesome, hopefully some tasty vinyl available.

http://indymusic.files.wordpress.com/2009/08/cosmic-egg-cvr-art1.jpg

http://www.bandsthatjam.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/gmcd20.jpg

[Stone]

Oh, and what I'm listening to...

http://www.cherryred.co.uk/pressuredrop/sleeves/pdropcdd7.jpg (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=J9K8GO4S)
Laurel Aitken - Anthology: Godfather of Ska

Newly released anthology featuring 52 of Laurel Aitken’s most popular recordings from a period spanning more than thirty years. Highlights a variety of styles, from Mento through Ja. Boogie, Ska, Rock Steady and Boss Reggae, the collection features an array of Jamaican hits, along with his popular 1980s UK hits, making this by far the most comprehensive collection of his work ever to see issue. Really great to see a quality anthology spanning his entire career. This one has been a long time coming.

I know virtually nothing about this guy, but this looks too good to pass up. Thanks.

[poppachubby]

Wicked album, Benson has perfect tone, I doubt he's played a bad note in his entire life...

http://images.uulyrics.com/cover/g/george-benson/album-bad-benson.jpg

[poppachubby]

http://static.rateyourmusic.com/album_images/eff34e55bf3a1595702fb2158b78cb22/5748.jpg

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Cxjl8wXclbY/StCP0eHjCoI/AAAAAAAAEYU/Yc2UUXemySc/s400/Capa+(

[poppachubby]

Love this album, I have a wonderful pressing...

http://static.rateyourmusic.com/album_images/3338461ef16cf829d5f64f000b670193/6594.jpg

[jrhymeammo]

BT - This Binary Universe.

It's a nice way to groove on a weeknight.
Have a great week to all.

[Mr Peabody]

I've got that BT.

[ForeverAutumn]

I'm spinning Chris DeBurgh's The Getaway this morning. I haven't listened to this album in many, many years. But Chris was in my head this morning so I pulled out the two DeBurgh albums that I have, The Getaway and Spanish Train (up next). I used to be a huge Chris DeBurgh fan back in the early 80's. I haven't paid much attention to his career in the last 20 years. Does he even still have a career?

I didn't realize until this morning that Steve Negus (former drummer for Saga) played on this disk. I was also a huge Saga fan in the 80's, so I don't know how I missed that one.

[Mr Peabody]

I've got Deburgh's Best Of comp not many of the songs caught my interest but it needs a closer listen. I mainly bought it for Don't Pay The Ferryman & Lady In Red. I don't know what he is up to these days.

[Auricauricle]

Lately, I have been boning up on some of the masters of the 20th Century Minimalist movement. I haven't cared that much for many of the works of P. Glass, whose leitmotif gets under my skin at times....On the other hand, I have enjoyed various comps penned by Steve Reich and others, whose work seems to be more captivating and invigorating. The latest one to catch my ear is Reich's Music for 18 Musicians. Using such devices as phase shifts and overlapping cadences (not sure if this is an actual term--hope you get it), Reich's music flows between atonality and melody in a creepy and visceral way. If you're stuck on the 12-note contraints of the Western Musical idiom, Reich might not suit you; but if you can bear exploring a wider world that knows no semitones or rhythms as such, Reich might startle you yet.

[Mr Peabody]

That's alright Auric we don't get most of what you say but we love you any way :)

[Auricauricle]

Aww, Mr. P, you just know how to fill my bosom! Here, have a beer an' set a spell....

[ForeverAutumn]

I woke up with a *****in' headache this morning so the spinnage has had to be low key today. Elbow has been working very nicely for me today.

I started with Seldom Seen Kid, moved on to Leaders of the Free World, and I'm now spinning Asleep in the Back.

How do I add images from the internets? I can't seem to get it to work.

[poppachubby]

My local record shop has a few really nice albums of Billy Preston's. I figure I should pick em up. I paid 6 bucks and the vinyl is mint. Really fun album but too short!! I want more...

http://www.thefunkstore.com/CurrentCDs/StartUp/BillyPrestonBillysBagCD.jpg

[Mr Peabody]

Ah, got to spend the afternoon with the table turning and the amps at high velosity. Kicked it off with the Monkeys Greatest Hits while my tubes warmed up. Then the entire Rush, Hemispheres LP and another side of Caress Of Steel, then a couple tracks from Styx II and Pieces Of Eight, then the entire Billy Cobham LP, Spectrum, featuring Jan Hammer and the late Tommy Bolin. Man is this a smoking album for those who appreciate good Fusion. http://www.amazon.com/gp/recsradio/radio/B000002I77/ref=pd_krex_dp_a

[02audionoob]

I was going to post the cover art of the Jennifer Warnes album I was listening to, but I figured poppachubby's brain might explode upon mareveling at its creativity. Instead, I'm spinning this CD (I know...crazy, huh...digital) in his honor...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2527/4088233299_e73209b22f_o.jpg

[poppachubby]

I was going to post the cover art of the Jennifer Warnes album I was listening to, but I figured poppachubby's brain might explode upon mareveling at its creativity. Instead, I'm spinning this CD (I know...crazy, huh...digital) in his honor...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2527/4088233299_e73209b22f_o.jpg

Figures the album to honour me has a broken link, what is it?

[02audionoob]

Figures the album to honour me has a broken link, what is it?

The World Is A Ghetto.

[poppachubby]

oH I see it now, sweet choice noob. Although I have to suggest you switch to vinyl for all War albums. Also, don't go too deep into their career, you will be dissappointed. That is one of their best...try Why Can't We Be Friends next...there was something different about War, maybe the racial makeup of the band, who knows, lots of flavours.

[Auricauricle]

Since the tone of things has drifted towards late '70's prog (see 2112 thread), thought I'd give this a spin...

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Memories, anyone?

[ForeverAutumn]

I've been spinning The Beatles White Album this morning.

Like Troy never hearing 2112, I've never heard The White Album in it's entirety. But unlike Troy, I've never really consered myself a Beatles fan up until a couple of years ago.

This is an album that I've meant to pick up for several years and just never wanted to fork out the money for. It's pretty expensive relative to the other Beatles albums. But the new remaster along with an HMV gift certificate was enough to finally make the purchase.

Anyway, it's quite good. There's nothing here that I haven't heard before, and I skip Revolution 9 (stupidest thing ever recorded IMO). But that's what's spinning. :)

[poppachubby]

You must consider where the Beatles were at in that period to truly appreciate it FA. Most importantly, the White Album represents their move back to a more traditional sound as a band, rather than the psychadelic sounds of Pepper or Mystery Tour. Great album, Dear Prudence and Happiness is...couple of my faves.

[poppachubby]

Weekend in LA, George Benson....sounds good...

http://www.kaimonokun.com/user/151/photo/syousai1/0637.jpg

[Mr Peabody]

Perhaps the White album is a bit more expensive because it was an original double LP, not sure if it took two discs. A friend of mine in high school had the LP with white vinyl, I bet that would be worth a fortune today.

War was allowed creativity that seems to scare corporate pin heads today. Listen to some 10cc. If you've never gotten past the hits you missed the band, 10cc albums in the entirety is necessary.

I've got that Billy Thorp. The only songs I really like are Children of The Sun and Eden's Gate. I also have another offering of his, not sure of the title but it has a cool song called In My Room which sounds nothing like Children of the Sun. But I can relate to In My Room.

[Auricauricle]

I included the Thorpe mostly as a reminiscence of an earlier age, thinking I would append it to the Rush Thread, but placed it here where it would stand on its own merit. Thorpe was a lot of fun when I was 16 or so, but pretty tired 30 plus years later. Still, Thorpe was quite talented, and while his albums didn't reach the heights enjoyed by Rush and others, he did all right nevertheless. The enhanced stereo version of Children of the Sun on Youtube.com is a very nice bit of headphone fodder, and it was good just to sit back and play "Teenager" for a few minutes...

[poppachubby]

The Benson was 8 bucks and mint, all others for 1.00!!

http://p.dada.net/cspv/70-43-42-10-00-MetaPreview-Cover-JPEG256x256/george-benson/the-shape-of-things-to-come.jpg

http://bp2.blogger.com/_7mgBikm65EA/SAgyiommhVI/AAAAAAAAAdo/01hxBf07T3U/s320/3833.jpg

http://www.shewired.com/images/contentimages2009e/Boo/MelissaEtheridgeMelissaEtheridge.jpg

http://bp0.blogger.com/_nUKbIyDzTwY/Rn2SWWO8J_I/AAAAAAAACkU/kDkEQ6__1UI/s320/Willie+Nelson+-+Always+on+My+Mind-FrontBlog.jpg

http://bp0.blogger.com/_BelOZxxIMHg/SFymNerh8mI/AAAAAAAAJPE/rD4f-CQow8c/s320/Alan_Parsons_Project_-_The_Turn_Of_A_Friendly_Card-front.jpg

[Mr Peabody]

Thorp is definitely great for headphones. I didn't mean to belittle posting his album, it's good to know others are aware of some of these albums, I said I have two of his myself. I have a lot of one hit wonder kind of albums and some "hit" is used loosely. StL used to have a great Rock station up to about 1980 when they were bought out by corporate pigs. The station played stuff that was good but may not have been heard any where else. Here's a few titles of mine, some famous, some not.
Arthur Brown
707
Touch
Brahm Tchaicowski
Ram Jam
Gypsy
Tycoon
Lareux
Joe Vitali
Sugarloaf
Lake
Aldo Nova, I bought this new on vinyl back in the day
Touch

[poppachubby]

Ram Jam Peabody? Black Betty was stolen from the blues, not unlike most 70's rock songs. Aside from that, I think their albums were kind of lacking.

[Mr Peabody]

I prefaced that list by saying they were one hit wonders, I didn't say they were my heavily rotated cherished favorites. I'm a collector.

You can't point your finger at any one band and accuse them of borrowing from the Blues, if it wasn't for borrowing from the Blues we wouldn't have Rock-n-Roll at all. He who is innocent let him cast the first stone.

[poppachubby]

He who is innocent let him cast the first stone.

ummmmm right. And with thine pebble may thou throweth into doth sea I protest. Actually Black Betty is a full out borrowed song, as in a cover. When I say borrowed I mean stolen. Being influenced by the blues is something entirely different, and yes, essential to rock's foundation.

Kind of a pointless history lesson, I was surprised to see Ram Jam in a list from you, based on what I have seen of your tastes. But I didn't know you were a collector which pretty much sums up why it's there. Learn something everyday...

[Mr Peabody]

I like Black Betty. Even though I collect, an album has to have something worth listening to. The album as a whole isn't too bad. What do you mean they stole BB, they covered it or they were sued or they studio jacked somebody?

[poppachubby]

I like Black Betty. Even though I collect, an album has to have something worth listening to. The album as a whole isn't too bad. What do you mean they stole BB, they covered it or they were sued or they studio jacked somebody?


It was a Lead Belly song man, my first post said "most 70's bands". They were all jackin songs at a crazy rate. Anyhow...

[poppachubby]

http://bp0.blogger.com/_BelOZxxIMHg/SFymNerh8mI/AAAAAAAAJPE/rD4f-CQow8c/s320/Alan_Parsons_Project_-_The_Turn_Of_A_Friendly_Card-front.jpg

God this album is awful. I can see why the other guys in the band were like "No really Alan, it's ok, it's your project, let's put your name on it."

[Jim Eck]

Weekend in LA, George Benson....sounds good...

http://www.kaimonokun.com/user/151/photo/syousai1/0637.jpg

This is one fantastic album, George Benson can rally cook., I picked up a sealed copy of it a couple of months ago.

Any Hot Tuna Fans? I got a sealed copy the other day of that auction site for $14 delivered.
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n43/Virago_1986/hottuna.jpg

Jim

[Mr Peabody]

I like Hot Tuna. I only have one LP. Not familiar enough with them to know what titles were stand out and what to look for. I have about 3 Rory Gallagher.

[Jim Eck]

I like Hot Tuna. I only have one LP. Not familiar enough with them to know what titles were stand out and what to look for. I have about 3 Rory Gallagher.

I only have one Rory Gallagher, Tattoo, and I really enjoy Tattooed Lady.

Hot Tuna was a spin off of the ealy Jefferson Airplane, the first album was acoustic, First pull up then pull down was an electric lp (pictured lp), Papa John really lets go with the fiddle in this album.

Jim

[Jim Eck]

A good way to check out music is to go to Amazona and listen to the samples.

Here is a link to the Hot Tuna First Pull up the Pull down LP.

My favorites are Johns Other, Papa John and Jorma really get with it, Candy man also, Keep your lamps trimmed and burning is a good jamin song from that time. the entire album really cooks.

Give the samples a listen, you will need to scroll down to them.

http://www.amazon.com/First-Pull-Up-Then-Down/dp/B002CL36GA/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1257985063&sr=8-5

Jim

[Auricauricle]

Praise the Lord and Pass the Snakes!

[Jim Eck]

Praise the Lord and Pass the Snakes!
Thanks, I need to pick that one up!

Jim

[poppachubby]

I'm thrilled to own an original of this album, 200g, sounds irie.

http://dkpresents.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/cliff_jimmy_harderthe_101b.jpg

[nobody]

Always love that soundtrack. Here's what's playing right here, right now...

http://image.allmusic.com/00/amg/cov200/dre000/e079/e079066vw40.jpg (https://www.yousendit.com/transfer.php?action=download&ufid=ZW9BK3BKMHduSlRIRGc9PQ)
David Johansen & the Harry Smiths

First of two albums released by Johansen with the Harry Smiths. Acoustic, folk, country blues stuff on acoustic instruments. Great playing throughout by an excellent backing band and great song selection. Johansen's voice has a nice deep, word-weary quality rubbed with just enough sandpaper. Excellent recording quality as well for anyone who cares.

[ForeverAutumn]

Acoustic, folk, country blues stuff on acoustic instruments. Great playing throughout by an excellent backing band and great song selection. Johansen's voice has a nice deep, word-weary quality rubbed with just enough sandpaper. Excellent recording quality as well for anyone who cares.

Hey, that sounds right up my alley. I'll have to check it out. Thanks!

[poppachubby]

Johansen is 10 times the chameleon that Bowie ever was.

[ForeverAutumn]

Johansen is 10 times the chameleon that Bowie ever was.

That sounds frightening. Do you mean that in the sense of persona or musically. Because if you mean musically then I'm going to need more guidance on which CDs to test the waters with.

[nobody]

If you like that disc, they released another the next year called Shaker that is pretty much more of the same.

[poppachubby]

That sounds frightening. Do you mean that in the sense of persona or musically. Because if you mean musically then I'm going to need more guidance on which CDs to test the waters with.

Both really, but heavier on the musical implication. New York Dolls --- Buster Poindexter (Hot, Hot, Hot anyone?) --- w/ the Harry Smiths, quite a range of styles. Around new York City he's done alot of small shows to satisfy his jazz/blues side. As far as "persona"...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/newyork/images/g_newyorkdolls.jpg

http://www.puddingbench.com/images/david_johansen.jpg

http://www.thelyricarchive.com/img/pic/8001-8500/8238/album-79018


Currently:

http://www.celebritywonder.com/picture/David_Johansen/DavidJohanse_J__McCart_13766374.jpg

[poppachubby]

...good for burning houses,smashing cars and other random acts of insanity.

http://mediaportal.ru/uploads/posts/2009-03/1237932460_cover.jpg

[ForeverAutumn]

Both really, but heavier on the musical implication. New York Dolls --- Buster Poindexter

Of course! I didn't make the connection.

[poppachubby]

I've spun this now 3 times, can't take it off the table...

http://1.music.bigpond-images.com/images/AlbumCoverArt/180/XXL/Hunky-Dory.jpg

[Auricauricle]

Jee-zeus! Whoa! I have heard and appreciated the work of Buster Poindexter for awhile now; never woulda put him in as David Johansen! Musta been asleep at the switch there!

[ForeverAutumn]

I've spun this now 3 times, can't take it off the table...

http://1.music.bigpond-images.com/images/AlbumCoverArt/180/XXL/Hunky-Dory.jpg

Awwwwwwwwwwwsum! :thumbsup:

[poppachubby]

Awwwwwwwwwwwsum! :thumbsup:

Yes indeed, not a new album to me by any measure. I have an original 120g pressing, but it's flawless and sounds AMAZING!!!

[Stone]

http://www.doublecheckyourhead.com/beastie_cover2.jpg

Different, but I prefer the originals, even as the instrumentals they are.

[poppachubby]

http://www.mp3ninja.com/images/albums/s/sweet--sour-tears.jpg

[hifitommy]

roadhouses and automobiles. and Twenty Years of Talking Tabla: The Definitive
Trilok Gurtu (http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:aifexqt5ldse), now diana krall-from this moment on. all CDs.

soooo many choices.

[Mr Peabody]

I was in a laid back kind of Jazzy mood this afternoon.

Billy Cobham, Crosswinds
Bella Fleck
Steve Cole, Stay A While (1998) smooth album

[poppachubby]

For anyone who doesn't get the whole James Brown "thing", this album is where you need to start. The band is absolutely cookin'. Vocally JB is in between sweet soul singer and political stream of concious poet. Proof of his genius conveniently pressed onto vinyl. My kid starts dancing as soon as the needle drops, grooves are infectious...

I have been listening to Black Joe Lewis. He has a great sound but owes much to JB. Particularily the call and response with his brass section. Even those who are clueless to JB's music know that much.

Anyhow, I was feeling inspired to write a bit about this one. A real classic...

http://www.thefunkstore.com/CurrentCDs/StartUp/JamesBrown-Hell-CD-Cover.jpg

[frenchmon]

I was in a laid back kind of Jazzy mood this afternoon.

Billy Cobham, Crosswinds
Bella Fleck
Steve Cole, Stay A While (1998) smooth album

I know that Crosswinds album. I havent listen to Cobham in years. One heck of a fusion drummer. Good stuff

frenchmon

[frenchmon]

http://www.mp3ninja.com/images/albums/s/sweet--sour-tears.jpg

Nothing need be said...Its Ray....... Fine album.

frenchmon

[frenchmon]

http://www.doublecheckyourhead.com/beastie_cover2.jpg

Different, but I prefer the originals, even as the instrumentals they are.

Out of my league.


frenchmon

[02audionoob]

Here's one for poppachubby...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2630/4148861911_e98e3df8f1_o.jpg

[noddin0ff]

Even though I long stopped concerning myself with the alignment of my soul with any particular theology... I still enjoy pulling the Jesus Christ Superstar soundtrack out this time of year. A Classic. This is probably the album that I second most associate with childhood memories of Christmas. The first most memorable was some Johnny Cash album that had a song called Ringing the Bells for Jim. That had to be the most depressing Christmas song ever, we made jokes about it for years. Still do.

The father heard church bells at midnight,
a wrong time for church bells to chime.
He went to the tower, found a little girl there,
Said, ‘Why ring the bells at this time?”
“I'm just ringing the bells for Jim, please, Father
ringing the bells for Jim.
I'm sorry I'm cryin' but my brother Jim's dyin'
so I'm ringing the bells for Jim.
Please, Father pray for him this Christmas
he's sick and he's in so much pain.
The doctors all say he'll be gone any day
so I must ring the bells again”

Man, I wish we still had that album...whatever it was.

But back to Jesus Christ Superstar. Great stuff. What's the Buzz, Everything's Alright. Must listen.
And clickable for 256kbps VBR 70's flashback seasonal goodness.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/517ZveYFf7L._SL500_AA280_.jpg (http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=dd85338fe38850eb553f25e4baef9c642107ed71 ade16857)

[Stone]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/517ZveYFf7L._SL500_AA280_.jpg (http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=dd85338fe38850eb553f25e4baef9c642107ed71 ade16857)

I had no idea this existed (the movie soundtrack of this). I have this one, which was pretty popular it seems based on the number of used copies I see and have had from buying various collections:

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_h_GtjGyF5cA/SohRXqygpII/AAAAAAAACac/1GLpl0uQqnU/s400/Jcs_us_cover.png

How is the movie soundtrack in comparison?

[noddin0ff]

I had no idea this existed (the movie soundtrack of this). I have this one, which was pretty popular it seems based on the number of used copies I see and have had from buying various collections:

How is the movie soundtrack in comparison?

You can click the album art above and find out first hand! The soundtrack is the only version that I've heard (being but a youngster at the time of release).

[02audionoob]

Even though I long stopped concerning myself with the alignment of my soul with any particular theology... I still enjoy pulling the Jesus Christ Superstar soundtrack out this time of year. A Classic. This is probably the album that I second most associate with childhood memories of Christmas. The first most memorable was some Johnny Cash album that had a song called Ringing the Bells for Jim. That had to be the most depressing Christmas song ever, we made jokes about it for years. Still do.

The father heard church bells at midnight,
a wrong time for church bells to chime.
He went to the tower, found a little girl there,
Said, ‘Why ring the bells at this time?”
“I'm just ringing the bells for Jim, please, Father
ringing the bells for Jim.
I'm sorry I'm cryin' but my brother Jim's dyin'
so I'm ringing the bells for Jim.
Please, Father pray for him this Christmas
he's sick and he's in so much pain.
The doctors all say he'll be gone any day
so I must ring the bells again”

Man, I wish we still had that album...whatever it was.




Anything can be had...

http://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Spirit-Johnny-Cash/dp/B000002YTE

[noddin0ff]

Anything can be had...

http://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Spirit-Johnny-Cash/dp/B000002YTE

YES! Click, click. add to cart...

Gotta love the reviews

most depressing christmas CD...ever, February 21, 2006
By malamute5 (Madison, WI)
one of the songs has the line "Sorry I'm Crying/My brother Jim's dying/Ring a bell for Jim." Hey, but it's Cash-- what do you expect? Very slow, but some of the songs are good. I'm happy.

For every kid who grew up on old country music, December 10, 2002
By Rikki Maniel (Calgary, AB CANADA)

…'Ringing the Bells for Jim' still brings tears to my eyes nearly 40 years later!

Tears for me too, but mostly because we were laughing so hard...

[Mr Peabody]

How about some Buck Owens, Poppa Looked A Lot Like Santa

For those of you who probably didn't visit my thread. I've been spinning a two disc set of remastered Frank Marino & Mahogany Rush. They recently released a few sets. The one I have has Live/Tales Of The Unexpected/What's Next full length on the two disc set and even though an import only the price of a single U.S. disc. Sounds very good and MR rocks!

http://www.amazon.com/Live-Tales-Unexpected-Whats-Next/dp/B002J0QDBO/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1259722113&sr=1-4

[poppachubby]

Brilliant...

http://991.com/newGallery/George-Benson-Blue-Benson-362070.jpg

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_IZsuFLnZYTA/SPUv2ObW68I/AAAAAAAAAQQ/dEGqhcGLkio/s320/Good+King+Bad%5B1%5D.jpg

[manlystanley]

Here's one for poppachubby...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2630/4148861911_e98e3df8f1_o.jpg

I got that album in my 1000 that I'm going though. So, should I sell it or feast my ears on it?????

Best Regards,
Stan

[02audionoob]

I got that album in my 1000 that I'm going though. So, should I sell it or feast my ears on it?????

Best Regards,
Stan

To each his own, Stan...but I'm diggin' it, myself. I paid one green dollar for it...from a dealer...so I don't imagine it would be worth much to sell.

[manlystanley]

To each his own, Stan...but I'm diggin' it, myself. I paid one green dollar for it...from a dealer...so I don't imagine it would be worth much to sell.


Sweet! I'll put it on.

Best Regards,
Stan

[Auricauricle]

The recent post relating to the recent demise of Eric Woolfson (!) brought to my attention the singular talent of one Steve Blasamo, who worked with Woolfson in his sequel to Tales of Mystery and Imagination, (appropriately) entitled, Poe.

Balsamo, was "discovered" by Woolfson, who heard about Balsamo's talents while in production of Jesus Christ Superstar; a performance that is said to have moved Weber to tears. Here's his performance or Gethsemane....

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[Luvin Da Blues]

Some days I wish I still had a multi channel rig.....................

[musicman1999]

I had no idea this existed (the movie soundtrack of this). I have this one, which was pretty popular it seems based on the number of used copies I see and have had from buying various collections:

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_h_GtjGyF5cA/SohRXqygpII/AAAAAAAACac/1GLpl0uQqnU/s400/Jcs_us_cover.png

How is the movie soundtrack in comparison?

I have always preferred the studio recording, but both are very good and the soundtrack features an extra song. The studio version however has Ian Gillan in the role of Jesus while the soundtrack features Ted Neely. Several years ago I saw the stage version, featuring Neely and I was totally blown away by the show. It was also on December 22nd and had snowed that day so the Christmas thing was really happening that day. Great music and a great experience, can't wait for the movie to appear on bluray.

bill

[blackraven]

I've been listening to a lot of Mazzy Star lately- http://www.cduniverse.com/sresult.asp?psychicsearch=on&HT_Search=ARTIST&HT_Search_Info=Mazzy+Star&style=music&altsearch=yes

Among My Swan, She Hangs Brightly and So Tonight That I Might See are excellent.

Also been listening to Cowboy Junkies- http://www.cduniverse.com/sresult.asp?psychicsearch=on&HT_Search=ARTIST&HT_Search_Info=Cowboy+Junkies&style=music&altsearch=yes

Trinity Revisited, Best Of The Cowboy Junkies and Pale Sun, Crescent Moon are excellent.

[poppachubby]

I've been listening to a lot of Mazzy Star lately- http://www.cduniverse.com/sresult.asp?psychicsearch=on&HT_Search=ARTIST&HT_Search_Info=Mazzy+Star&style=music&altsearch=yes

Among My Swan, She Hangs Brightly and So Tonight That I Might See are excellent.

Also been listening to Cowboy Junkies- http://www.cduniverse.com/sresult.asp?psychicsearch=on&HT_Search=ARTIST&HT_Search_Info=Cowboy+Junkies&style=music&altsearch=yes

Trinity Revisited, Best Of The Cowboy Junkies and Pale Sun, Crescent Moon are excellent.

Ever visit Toronto BR? The Trinity church is located in the center of the downtown's largest shopping center. The Eaton Center. They had to build around the church because it's a landmark, and of course, a church. Next time you're in Toronto you should check it out. Will give you a new appreciation for that album. I am a HUGE CJ fan!!!

[ForeverAutumn]

Ever visit Toronto BR? The Trinity church is located in the center of the downtown's largest shopping center. The Eaton Center. They had to build around the church because it's a landmark, and of course, a church. Next time you're in Toronto you should check it out. Will give you a new appreciation for that album. I am a HUGE CJ fan!!!

And tell me you're coming. I'll buy you a beer. :)

[hifitommy]

you coulda come to see me in buffalo in 1970! until august that is. how old were you THEN?

[poppachubby]

you coulda come to see me in buffalo in 1970! until august that is. how old were you THEN?

Well Tommy, I was -7 years old. That's right, negative seven. Not even a concept I reckon. You may want to look at it as 7 B.C. (Before Chubbs)...

[blackraven]

I was 12 in 1970 and living in Brooklyn, NY. My brother was going to school at SUNY Buffalo at the time.

Pop, I've never been to Toronto but I would love to visit Canada sometime. One of my partners is from Winnepeg and he's been trying to get me to fishing with him in Canada.

Have you guys heard the Trinity Revisited album? I like it better than the original. Also, if you havent heard Mazzy Star you should give them a listen if you like the CJ's.

[poppachubby]

Yes, I've listened to Mazzy Star. I'm wondering if you've listened to any Mercury Rev? I've seen them live a few times, Boces is an amazing album...

http://www.dbrock.net/artistes/albums/covers_1236.jpg

[blackraven]

Yes, I've listened to Mazzy Star. I'm wondering if you've listened to any Mercury Rev? I've seen them live a few times, Boces is an amazing album...

http://www.dbrock.net/artistes/albums/covers_1236.jpg

No I havent but I will check them out.

By the way, the Cowboy Junkies will be playing at the Dakota Jazz Club here in Minneapolis in March and we are planning on going to see them.

[poppachubby]

No I havent but I will check them out.

By the way, the Cowboy Junkies will be playing at the Dakota Jazz Club here in Minneapolis in March and we are planning on going to see them.

Will be a great show. They are one of the better bands from Toronto, from Canada for that matter. Post how it goes...

[poppachubby]

RIP Lennon...

http://pagesperso-orange.fr/religionnaire/artistes/80s/art/double_fantasy.jpg

[Stone]

I really like Double Fantasy quite a lot. I scared one of my friends recently when I told him I even like most of the Yoko tracks on it.

I've been listening to ambient music, and prior to this last week I had only listened to a smattering of it. I like it much more than I expected, especially the Eno stuff:

http://image.allmusic.com/00/amg/cov200/drg400/g496/g49648p0pkv.jpg
Brian Eno - Ambient 1: Music For Airports

I am definitely going to check out the rest of Eno's ambient albums. Great stuff.



http://image.allmusic.com/00/amg/cov200/drd300/d348/d34827u418y.jpghttp://image.allmusic.com/00/amg/cov200/drd000/d030/d03086656tx.jpg
NASA Voyager Recordings - Symphonies of the Planets 1, 2

The Voyager Recordings are more interesting for the way the recordings were obtained than the recordings themselves, but they are still pretty neat, especially for background/distracted listening.

[02audionoob]

Bruce Robison. Amazing songwriter. If you like or even tolerate the alt-country scene, you should hear this guy.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2613/4178332668_cc5b425a5d_o.jpg

[poppachubby]

I really like Double Fantasy quite a lot. I scared one of my friends recently when I told him I even like most of the Yoko tracks on it.



Double Fantasy actually got hammered by the critics when it was released. Of course, following his death, they were afraid of seeming too harsh and eased up on it. I can get through the Yoko stuff, but that's about it. She actually did an ok job of back ups on Woman.

I went through a big trip-hop/ambient phase. I still listen to some of that stuff from time to time. Have you heard any Thievery Corporation?

http://gearpatrol.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/thievery-corporation-the-richest-man-in-babylon.jpg

[blackraven]

Yuko ohno!

[Stone]

Have you heard any Thievery Corporation?

http://gearpatrol.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/thievery-corporation-the-richest-man-in-babylon.jpg

I have a song or two on comps somewhere around here. I'll track them down and give them a listen.

[nobody]

I think that's an underrated Thievery Corp record. It seems lots of people praise Mirror Conspiracy and kinda overlook their other ones. For me Richest Man in Babylon is every bit its equal. Thing really kicks off in pretty great style and doesn't let down for me.

I'm just rolling through a few different <b>Booker T & the MGs</b> records this afternoon, all nice and comfy just moved into a new house over the weekend...well, process took a few weeks, but the final stuff went down and I actually started living in the palce this weekend.

[poppachubby]

I think that's an underrated Thievery Corp record. It seems lots of people praise Mirror Conspiracy and kinda overlook their other ones. For me Richest Man in Babylon is every bit its equal. Thing really kicks off in pretty great style and doesn't let down for me.

I'm just rolling through a few different <b>Booker T & the MGs</b> records this afternoon, all nice and comfy just moved into a new house over the weekend...well, process took a few weeks, but the final stuff went down and I actually started living in the palce this weekend.

Ya, noticed you haven't been around. Welcome back. I haven't done a lick of ripping. Now that you're back in the mix, I'll get movin...

[bobsticks]

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[Auricauricle]

Hey, Stone: If you like the Ambient Music series by Eno, you might wanna check out this disc by Eno and Fripp. It's called Evening Star, and is a very clever mix of looped guitar and other electronics, sorta reminiscent (in my mist humble of opinion) of Eno's work with Roxy Music.

I remember reading some liner notes on one of the Eno albums once, where the composer remarked that his music should be played at the very threshold between just audible and loud enough to pay attention to if desired. Try this out and lemme know what you think....

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YAY!!! I mastered the double!!!!!

[Mr Peabody]

Dead Heroes Club, A Time Of Shadows. I like this album, the band has a strong vocalist. I'm trying to think who he reminds me of. Peter Gabriel with a twist of Townsend perhaps?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/recsradio/radio/B002QF31M6/ref=pd_krex_listen_dp_img?ie=UTF8&refTagSuffix=dp_img

[noddin0ff]

I've been listening to this one a bunch lately. I'm really surprised I like it as much as I do because I tend to find electronic music less satisfying. This one is not dance or beat driven, which is a big plus for me. It somehow conjures an organic feel and keeps a mix of tension & dread and childlike wonder going. The vocals are kinda heavily accented, but it adds to the feel in a good way. I find it real engaging. I put a track on my 2009 Comp which you can hunt down, if you like.

Fever Ray
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[Mr Peabody]

Eric Clapton, Me & Mr Johnson

Just recently picked this up. I like it a lot. Give it a try if you like duh Blues. I also found it versatile so it keeps your interest and toe tapping.

[dean_martin]

Not sure how many free downloads I've accumulated through amazon. I never thought I'd use'em til yesterday when I was making a comp of "things I've heard on tv and at the movies". I saw the Larry Clark movie "Bully" several months ago and since then I've wanted to find the music at the end. As it turns out, it's two Fatboy Slim tracks Song for Shelter which slips into Talking 'Bout My Baby. Used the free downloads and now I can't get "under the big bright yellow sun" out of my head. It's weird because I haven't had an interest in this style of music in several years, but these are weird times.

[Stone]

Hey, Stone: If you like the Ambient Music series by Eno, you might wanna check out this disc by Eno and Fripp. It's called Evening Star, and is a very clever mix of looped guitar and other electronics, sorta reminiscent (in my mist humble of opinion) of Eno's work with Roxy Music.

I remember reading some liner notes on one of the Eno albums once, where the composer remarked that his music should be played at the very threshold between just audible and loud enough to pay attention to if desired. Try this out and lemme know what you think....

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YAY!!! I mastered the double!!!!!

Thanks for the recommendation. I'll keep an eye out for it.

[poppachubby]

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[Mr Peabody]

Like the Fever Ray, on my wish list. Noddinoff you listen to some interesting stuff and so far some of it is ending up in my collection too. :)

[bobsticks]

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[poppachubby]

Been on a Hawksley Workman kick lately. Any of you Yanks who haven't heard this band, check em out! Excellent songwriting done in a Bowie-esque way, without actually copying. Proof positive that Canada rocks!

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[poppachubby]

For anyone upset with Santa, their government, employer, etc., consider the new Hatebreed. This self titled gem will grab you from track 1 and not let go til the ride is over. Really refreshing considering their last release was a predictable snooze IMO.

They got their fire back in a HUGE way. All the hooks and breakdowns you would expect, with some different sounding guitar work thrown in here and there. Alot of old school influence unabashedly coming through.

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[ForeverAutumn]

Been on a Hawksley Workman kick lately. Any of you Yanks who haven't heard this band, check em out! Excellent songwriting done in a Bowie-esque way, without actually copying. Proof positive that Canada rocks!

You know, I get their record label's (Six Shooter) newsletter so I always know what this band is up to and where they're touring, but I've actually never heard them. I really should check them out. Especially if they are "Bowie-esque".

My Space here I come!

P.S. You gotta love the record label's tag line..."Life is too short to listen to ****ty music". :biggrin5:

Oh, and now playing...Muse, Black Holes and Revelations.

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[poppachubby]

You know, I get their record label's (Six Shooter) newsletter so I always know what this band is up to and where they're touring, but I've actually never heard them. I really should check them out. Especially if they are "Bowie-esque".

My Space here I come!

P.S. You gotta love the record label's tag line..."Life is too short to listen to ****ty music". :biggrin5:

Oh my!! This is a problem FA!! However I am happy to know that it's me who will be turning you onto HW. They just pulled through London a few months back and I caught the show. That was my 5th time seeing them and it was great. Fantastic performers.

Here's a link to something you might want to check out. You will need WINRAR to open it once it's on your comp, if you don't have it, check online for a free version. Delicious Wolves should be your first purchase and from there I would grab For Him and the Girls. I used the Bowie reference to describe their approach more than actual sound.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2930675/Hawksley%20Workman%20-%20%28last%20night%20we%20were%29%20The%20Deliciou s%20Wolves.rar


Consider this my gift to you...Happy Xmas!

[ForeverAutumn]

Here's a link to something you might want to check out. You will need WINRAR to open it once it's on your comp, if you don't have it, check online for a free version. Delicious Wolves should be your first purchase and from there I would grab For Him and the Girls. I used the Bowie reference to describe their approach more than actual sound.

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2930675/Hawksley%20Workman%20-%20%28last%20night%20we%20were%29%20The%20Deliciou s%20Wolves.rar


Consider this my gift to you...Happy Xmas!

Thanks Pops! I'll d/l it when I get home from work. Happy Xmas to you too!

[jrhymeammo]

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:thumbsup:

[02audionoob]

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[bobsticks]

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[Auricauricle]

I've been enjoying this group's work since a little over a month ago...Reminiscent of some of the sampling and dub work of Thievery Corp., Four Tet's comps are (to my ears) a bit fresher and more contemporary. Very well recorded, too, Dialog is a great fusion of traditional instruments, electronics and plenty of tintinbulation to get everybody up, snapping and dancing, in no time!

[poppachubby]

I've been enjoying this group's work since a little over a month ago...Reminiscent of some of the sampling and dub work of Thievery Corp., Four Tet's comps are (to my ears) a bit fresher and more contemporary. Very well recorded, too, Dialog is a great fusion of traditional instruments, electronics and plenty of tintinbulation to get everybody up, snapping and dancing, in no time!

I'll be checkin that out Auric, thanks...

[poppachubby]

For anyone who doubts analog, try this puppy out. Wonderfully recorded, amazingly dynamic...

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[Rae]

I took a trip up to see some relatives in northern MN this week, so a significant portion of my listening came via the tape deck. On my way out of town, I thrifted just enough cassettes to make it there and back. Most of these I have on other mediums but it was nice to get reacquainted with them:

Yo La Tengo - Fakebook
--"Barnaby, Hardly Working" and their cover of the Flamin' Groovies "You Tore Me Down" are about the most splendid things I know of right now.
Björk - Debut
--I had totally forgotten what a massive pop jam "Big Time Sensuality" is!
Tom Waits - Swordfishtrombones
--"Gonna whittle you inna kindling!"
Archie Shepp - Four For Trane
Champion Jack Dupree - Blues from the Gutter
Echo & the Bunnymen - s/t
The Feelies - Only Life
Creedence Clearwater Revival - Chronicle
Silvio Rodríguez - Cuba Classics 1/Canciónes Urgentes
Hammerhead - Into the Vortex
Prince Paul - A Prince Among Thieves
--the beats are aight but the "concept"/rapping suxxx
Edith Piaf - some budget compilation

~Rae

[frenchmon]

If anybody wants to just chill and enjoy a beautiful voice and nice mellow music. Might even get you some.

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frenchmon

[Mr Peabody]

Stevie Ray Vaughn & Albert King, Sessions. What a great album. Sound quality is great, recorded live in a studio. The bit of conversation between songs and a couple of Albert's stories makes the event the more special. The tasty keys of Tony Llorens is worth mentioning as well. I don't know if Llorens is King's regular but several of King's songs on another album I have includes tasty keys as well. I need to get more Albert King, I like him a lot and any one who likes Blues who don't have any better get up and run to the music store. This Sessions album is out of print and there weren't many available.

[02audionoob]

Been exploring the jazz world quite a bit, lately...

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[thekid]

Just finished converting the following vinyl to Cd

Best of Leonard Cohen
Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon
Neil Young-Neil Young

[02audionoob]

I know how much Chubbs digs my female vocal albums...

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Okay...maybe not.:biggrin5:

[poppachubby]

No, no, I do....I would definitely bang her.

[Auricauricle]

The other day, I was thumbing through a few spins and found this tasty treat. The sound is a wonderful funk burn of jazz, fusion, psychedelia and world-beat electronica. The musician-ship is really quite good--no mindless bumbling and pretentious noodling about. These kids know what the heck they're doing...and apparently they've been at it for awhile: since 1988 or thereabouts. The recording is also very fine, with lots happening between and around the channels, making headphone listening a real feast for the ears. Since listening to this morsel, I have checked out a couple of their earlier albums (this was released last year). They are no slouch on the ears either, and indicate a maturity and depth that encourages me that these guys will be here for awhile...

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[poppachubby]

The other day, I was thumbing through a few spins and found this tasty treat. The sound is a wonderful funk burn of jazz, fusion, psychedelia and world-beat electronica. The musician-ship is really quite good--no mindless bumbling and pretentious noodling about. These kids know what the heck they're doing...and apparently they've been at it for awhile: since 1988 or thereabouts. The recording is also very fine, with lots happening between and around the channels, making headphone listening a real feast for the ears. Since listening to this morsel, I have checked out a couple of their earlier albums (this was released last year). They are no slouch on the ears either, and indicate a maturity and depth that encourages me that these guys will be here for awhile...

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I'll be checking it out Auric, I'll post my thoughts. Great cover too BTW.

[ForeverAutumn]

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Wow, that's a band that doesn't get talked about much here. Nice.

[Stone]

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Anathallo - Floating World

Nice little album from this group from my state of Michigan. I think it's best when they use drums, and overall this has a nice feel, although it is a bit consistent.

[blackraven]

Noob, I just listened to that June Christy Cd on amazon. Its awesome. I've got very varied tastes and have come to really appreciate vocal music like that. That type of music sounds awesome on Maggies. I'm going to order that album on the remastered Cd. Check out www.eastwindimports.com if you like that type of music as well as jazz, big band, and classical. Most of the recordings are pristine and many are on SACD, XRCD 24 and LP's. There's plenty of Chet Baker too!

[02audionoob]

blackraven...That's great that you got some value from this thread. I have, too. June's signature album was Something Cool, so if you're interested you might want to check it out.

[blackraven]

Noob if you like female vocal music you should check out this great XRCD called

"The Best Audiophile Voices" Its an xrcd which plays on regular Cd players, only the quality of the recording is fabulous.

http://www.eastwindimport.com/product-details.asp?CategoryName=XRCD-Jazz%2FBlues&PG=1&ProductID=559

[poppachubby]

Oh sure, now two of you ganging up on me, posting lame covers...

[jrhymeammo]

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Though I haven't heard that album, I like the Oz. Tenicles. :thumbsup:
Perhaps I'll pull it out tonight, but........

[jrhymeammo]

....not until I finish listening to this.

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Yeah I know, they play covers but they do it fabulously. I'll be seeing them in March and can't wait!!!
It's defintely worth 18 bucks for this LP + free CD.

[Mr Peabody]

Ozric Tentacles, love 'em.

[Auricauricle]

Back when I was barely housebroken, my dad had a collection of 8-Track tapes and a player. Among them was the music of Petula Clarke, Johnny Cash and Burt Bacharach as representatives of his interest in current music. He was especially fond of classical, and an assortment of Verdi, Puccini, Beethoven and others spilled into the mix, heavily influencing my tastes for years to come.

Getting back to the Hit Parade, one of the stand-out musicians at that time, is one I turn to now and then when I am wistful and thinking back: Mr. Roger Williams. Although Ferante and Teicher fans may balk at my saying so, Williams' piano playing was among the best in the business. He collaborated with a number of well-regarded composers and performers, including John Barry (of Born Free and James Bond note) and Andy Williams. Even today, listening to Williams' and Barry's Born Free makes me quite teary, a guilty pleasure I shouldn't tell you about lest you toss me out of the cool club, beverage and all (careful!).

Here is a clip of the mighty and dexterous Mr. Williams doing Autumn Leaves. I just found it recently, and it astounds me even as I write.

Enjoy!

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[bobsticks]

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Feelin' boozy...er, bluesy...

[02audionoob]

Another pretty face. Poppachubby is going to go medieval on me if he see this.

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[poppachubby]

Not another pretty face, but this vinyl kills. Still a great album...

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[noddin0ff]

I think Tracy's kinda cute. Not your Vogue anorexic plastic enhance model beauty but and radiant none the less. Classic album though, of course.

[ForeverAutumn]

Another pretty face. Poppachubby is going to go medieval on me if he see this.

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Katie's a favourite in our house.

[blackraven]

[QUOTE=02audionoob]Another pretty face. Poppachubby is going to go medieval on me if he see this.

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Awesome music, I just listened to her on CD universe and will placing an order.

[poppachubby]

Adrian Belew Power Trio. Just awesome, thanks HyFi.

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[Mr Peabody]

Man I cleaned off a Ray Charles LP out of a stack of wax I acquired some time back and was it good. It was some of his older more Blues stuff.. It gave me a whole new respect for Ray. The vinyl was a bit rough and sometimes I don't tolerate it but I couldn't pull the needle off this one. I'll have to find the title and see if there's a better copy out there some where.

I picked up the new Lady Antebellum album. This dynamic duo seems to be Country's new big thing. The album is a good listen. Doesn't seem very Country to me. The first single Need You Now is an excellent song. I also enjoy their style of song structure, sometimes female vocals, sometimes male and sometimes harmony. this new release was only $7.99 on Amazon may want to give them a listen.

I also have my first Govt. Mule on deck. I think I'm going to like this really well. It's High And Mighty. Other recs would be appreciated for Govt. Mule.

I also listened to Halestorm which is a more straight forward Hard Rocking debut album. They have a female singer. It's one of those bands that's almost Hard Pop opposed to Rock but I liked it, the songs are catchy and good energy when in that mood.

[poppachubby]

Lady Antebellum are from Toronto. They are going through the same motions Blue Rodeo did. Huge club buzz, and finally a big label deal.

[blackraven]

These aren't LP's but they are excellent Cd's that I recently bought-

Susan Tedeschi- "Back To The River"
Muddy Waters- "Folk Singer"
Yo-Yo Ma- "Songs Of Joy And Peace"
Mark Murphy- "Once To Every Heart"
Sonny Landreth- "From The Reach"
Jackie Ryan- "Doozy"
Kings Of Leon- "Only By Night"

And I'm going to order Derek Trucks, Christian Mcbride-"Kind Of Brown", Katie Melua- " Once To Every Heart", Janis Siegel- "Friday Night Special"

[nobody]

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Massive Attack: Heligoland

I'm really liking this one. I'm a big Massive Attack fan so don't know how objective I am, but I'd say if you like 'em at all this is more than worth a listen. Since their albums all seem to ave a distinctive mood, hard to really make comparisons, but it is pretty gloomy, but more beat heavy than something like 100th Window. Maybe most similar to Mezzanine but with a more tribal feel to the beats. This is gonna get a lot of plays.