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new one from Bill Callahan ( = (smog) ). This is an incredible album...one of the best things I've heard in awhile- some of the mystery of his earlier lyrics, stellar production, cool country vibe with jazzy overtones ala' Astral Weeks-groove, his deep baritone voice that touches on Willie Nelson gravel road-worn-ness...recommended.
Hmmm. interesting. I pulled out his last one "Sometimes I Wish We Were an Eagle" a little while back and more or less confirmed that it just wasn't as good as I wished it were. I had been hoping he'd put a solid album out again sometime. Sounds like the new one might be it. Thanks!
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Jukebox - Music in the Films of Aki Kaurismäki
This is pretty good-- reminds me of Davey for whatever reason although the production is often pretty raw. I picked this up after watching Kaurismäki's Shadows in Paradise and appreciating the way that the soundtrack choices complemented his cinematic sensibility (unflinching but with a certain wryness... tough but affectionate). A 2CD set covering most of his '80s films, mostly a good mix of retro rock 'n' roll, primal blues, and schmaltzy Finnish pop. There's a bit of nostalgia for me too because as a kid we rented Leningrad Cowboys on VHS more than once... I loved it although I probably didn't really get it. Anyway, good for the right mood.
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It's all about this Russian born Canadian singer tonight.
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How on earth did this one get out of rotation???? It's officially back in.
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Thanks dave (nobody)...
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Have you heard Soul Meeting, the other album they made together? If not, I can make that happen, just let me know.
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Prince Jazzbo: Ital Corner
Prince Jazzbo was a Jamaican DJ in the 70s, who was generally in the shadow of greats such as U-Roy and I-Roy as well as Big Youth and others. However, this album is pretty fantastic and notable for belong the only DJ record to come out of Lee Perry's Black Ark studios. Scratch fans will recognize some of the backing tracks like the rhythms from Max Romeo's One Step Forward. It also contains a few bits and pieces that were to soon appear on The Upsetters' fantastic Super Ape album. Overall a worthwhile listen and an under-appreciated gem.
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Rico Rodriguez: Man from Wareika
Rico is known to many from his work with the Specials, where he played the memorable trombone parts in Ghost Town and their version of A Message to You Rudi. Here he is playing a slew of top notch instrumentals on his own. The rhythms are a mix of jazz inflected ska and reggae and his trombone dominates the proceedings. Pic links you to the original album, but if anyone's really interested I can get you the Japanese reissue that doubles the track list with other tunes recorded at the same sessions in 1976 but not on the original album. There's also a dub version floating around and while I often really like those, in this case I think the dub versions suffer from having too much of Rico's horn stripped out. Still good, in this case I just prefer the full versions.
A couple trivia points to mention. Rico went to the Alpha Boys School in Jamaica and learned trombone from the legendary Don Drummond. Also, this album was the only reggae album to be released on the Blue Note label.
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Love that Glen Branca. Been getting more into avant noise stuff lately, mostly thanks to a girl I know who's into it. Nice to have a partner in crime to explore stuff most people can't stand.
Also, really like the lead track off that Charles Bradley album.
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Love that Glen Branca.
I remember reading about Glenn Branca in the Sonic Youth book "Confusion is Next".
had a long overdue listening session Saturday night:
Yours Truly the Commuter-Jason Lytle
Chutes too Narrow-The Shins
Killing the Moonlight-Spoon
Moon & Antarctica-Modest Mouse
One Foot in the Grave-Beck
Transistor Radio-M.Ward
Pet Sounds-Beach Boys
God Less America-strange C&W compilation
Things got a little fuzzy at the end after sampling a few bourbons. all of the above are on vinyl except for Pet Sounds. I know I listened to more than one cd.
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Love that Glen Branca. Been getting more into avant noise stuff lately, mostly thanks to a girl I know who's into it. Nice to have a partner in crime to explore stuff most people can't stand.
I was almost gonna start a separate thread about hearing The Ascension for the first time just recently. One of those "always heard about it/never heard it" albums... I knew it was influential, but I didn't realize that it was also really good. I listened to it through headphones and I had to resist the urge to jump up and run to tell someone else about what I was hearing several times over the course of the record. That exposure was on a CD that I got from my local library but I just ordered the reissue on 180g white vinyl, which appears to be available here (it notes that it's limited to 900 copies and I'm not sure how long ago it came out, but it doesn't say anything about it being sold out on the site and they accepted the payment I sent... so we'll see).
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Also, really like the lead track off that Charles Bradley album.
I just got the chance to see him in concert (with the Budos Band) and he was sensational. Have you heard his cover of "Heart of Gold"? They're selling a 45 of it at the Daptone online store this month only. There's also a really great acoustic version on YouTube but this one's uptempo with horns and a cubic meter of sweat.
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I'll have to look for that cover. Sounds interesting. I saw him with Sharon Jones a couple years back and thought he was interesting but I think he sounds better on record, a lot more powerful anyway. Could have just been an off night for him though, hard to say.
And, if you like The Ascension, you should check out Lesson #1, Branca's debut. Its also got Lee Ranaldo and Thurston Moore on a track.
New collaboration with Merzbow and Boris together is good too as long as we're talking noise.
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Yeah, Ranaldo is on The Ascension too. I'll look for Lesson #1.
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Sadly, the only vinyl I've come across for The Lesson #1 are originals at ridiculous prices. I settled for a CD version. I might go grab a vinyl copy of The Ascension while it's still out there and readily available.
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Good stuff there in the new Explosions disc. As usual, mastered too loud, but that's the only way it comes. They have a better sounding version of the Feelies disc available in 24/96 download. Hopefully more companies will adopt this practice, give the masses the crappy sounding CD/MP3, then make the master available to audio lovers without all the compression and limiting. Kind of like Hear Music did recently with the excellent sounding George Harrison All Things Must Pass 24/96 download, and some of the McCartney releases, among others.
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Have you heard Soul Meeting, the other album they made together? If not, I can make that happen, just let me know.
That would be amazing! The Soul Bros rip is excellent quality. You are spinnin some serious stuff Dave. I am mostly listening to jazz these days, keeps me calm and doesn't whip the kids into a frenzy. My comp is down while I get a newq OS installed. So no rush.
This album and "Images" are part of The Complete Landmark Sessions, highly recommended.
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They have a better sounding version of the Feelies disc available in 24/96 download.
I haven't heard the 24/96 Feelies disc so shouldn't assume it is better sounding than the CD. I just read some about the new Paul Simon record that is also available from HDTracks in an "audiophile" 24/96 version like the Feelies, and it's apparently compressed and limited just like the CD. So samples become even more important since these "high resolution" versions are usually sold for a premium.
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