What is spinning?

[Dave918]

Snow has stopped and is melting fast thank goodness. Celebrating with Archer Prewitt ~ Wilderness

One of the top disks of 2005 IMO.

From AMG: "Review by Sean Westergaard
Archer Prewitt has been putting out intelligent, sophisticated pop music for some time now, and Wilderness is another absolute gem. There's a certain sense of melancholy running throughout, but this is often belied by the upbeat music, which often takes unexpected yet totally natural twists and turns. Tempos change in mid-tune, and sparse accompaniment will suddenly blossom into a lush cinematic sound with horns and strings, as on the majestic coda to "Cheap Rhyme." The band is spot-on, and the album has an inviting, relaxed sound. The songs are utterly engaging, and the detailed arrangements reveal more with each listen. Choosing highlights would be arbitrary at best; Prewitt has written a great batch of tunes, and the production and arrangements show him to be a supreme pop craftsman."

[Mike]

Snow has stopped and is melting fast thank goodness. Celebrating with Archer Prewitt ~ Wilderness [/i]

Hey that's a nice album just visited the Thrill Jockey website and listened to some samples, funnily enough I was listening to some Sea and Cake only last week - one more for the wishlist.

In return might I suggest Ian Love's self titled album.

Cheers
Mike

[Davey]

Archer Prewitt

Snow has stopped and is melting fast thank goodness. Celebrating with Archer Prewitt ~ Wilderness

Hey that's a nice album just visited the Thrill Jockey website and listened to some samples, funnily enough I was listening to some Sea and Cake only last week - one more for the wishlist.

In return might I suggest Ian Love's self titled album.

Cheers
Mike

Yeah, agree with Dave, it is a nice one. Doesn't knock you out or anything but just so professional sounding. Maybe a tiny (and I do mean tiny) bit sterile, but I like it nonetheless. Got a really nice and warm and comfortable sound to it. Also reminds me some of that big favorite by Richard Davies I just mentioned, although it's not quite as dynamic and quirky and Kinky. Has a couple songs that I'd probably toss that don't do much for me, and it just seems about 10 to 15 minutes too long because of them, but overall still very nice.

[Bernd]

Yeah, agree with Dave, it is a nice one. Doesn't knock you out or anything but just so professional sounding. Maybe a tiny (and I do mean tiny) bit sterile, but I like it nonetheless. Got a really nice and warm and comfortable sound to it. Also reminds me some of that big favorite by Richard Davies I just mentioned, although it's not quite as dynamic and quirky and Kinky. Has a couple songs that I'd probably toss that don't do much for me, and it just seems about 10 to 15 minutes too long because of them, but overall still very nice.

I second that. Like it. have just ordered the Richard Davies.
Mike- I have not come across "Ian Love". Any pointers please.

Rotating at the moment: "American Hi-Fi - ST".

Peace

Bernd

[Mike]

Mike- I have not come across "Ian Love". Any pointers please.

Rotating at the moment: "American Hi-Fi - ST".

Peace

Bernd

A friend pointed me in his direction, he's from New York and after dabbling in punk and rehab it seems he's now mellowed. The album is laid back and very nice, see this from AMG

Ian Love has a long history as a guitarist in bands -- Burn, Die 116, Rival Schools, Cardia -- but he has never stepped out as forcefully as he does here, often preferring to blend in with strong collaborators. In taking the spotlight himself, he sings, plays most of the instruments, and even engineers the disc. On his own, he proves to be a much more soft and melodic musician than he had seemed in the often punk and hard rock contexts of the groups he played with. The dominant instrument here is an acoustic guitar that chimes throughout, supported by swirling keyboards and modest but active percussion, all serving as a bed to Love's high-pitched, dreamy vocals. He sets the tone upfront with the love song "The Only Night," and though things get a little more energetic on some later tracks, the mood always remains light and positive. This album is going to be a surprise for anyone who has been a fan of Love's other bands, but that surprise may be a pleasant one from an artist who clearly has mellowed, or at least wants to present a very different side of himself performing under his own name for the first time.

Cheers
Mike

[Dave918]

Yeah, using the word celebration in a sentence with Archer Prewitt may be a bit of a stretch. Wilderness is the definition of laid back, but I can really get into it and the cover is pleasant to look at.


I haven't heard of "Ian Love" either, but I'll soon rectify that situation. Thanks for the rec Mike!

-dave

[bobsticks]

Now spinning--Elvis Costello, "North"

[Stone]

Lately, these:



I'm anticipating a viewing of We Jam Econo tomorrow night.

[Davey]

I second that. Like it.

That Archer Prewitt is pretty lush. Couple others from last year with that lush sound were the Nine Horses Snow Borne Sorrow and Andrew Bird Mysterious Production of Eggs, both near the top of my year end list. Couple words below from a guy at the Tucson Weekly who had both Nine Horses and Prewitt on his year-ender (and his colleague has Andrew Bird covered too ) ... http://www.tucsonweekly.com/gbase/Mu...id=oid%3A76832

Nine Horses, Snow Borne Sorrow (Samadhi Sound)
Nine Horses features singer-songwriter David Sylvian, his drummer-percussionist brother Steve Jansen (the two were members of the 1980s new wave band Japan) and German experimentalist Burnt Friedman (of the space jazz outfit Flanger). The roster of guests includes longtime Sylvian collaborator Ryuichi Sakamoto. Subtle undercurrents of dub and jazz ripple through lush tribal-ambient dance-rock with lyrics balanced between social commentary and personal confession. This gorgeous disc is a departure from Sylvian's recent experiments in noise and collage, and it will thrill Japan fans whose tastes have grown up with them.

[bobsticks]

np Mark Knopfler's "One Take Radio Sessions". One take, no overdubs, as simple as it gets.

[Dave918]

np Mark Knopfler's "One Take Radio Sessions". One take, no overdubs, as simple as it gets.

Great pick Bob!

[bobsticks]

I really don't think one can wrong with any of Knofler's work. Having just said that I'm switching gears a bit for the evening hours. Loaded and ready for consumption:
1) Social Distortion-"Social Distortion"; if you haven't seen these guys live you're missing out
2) New Order--"The Peel Sessions";very much reminiscent of JD
3) Danzig--"Danzig"
4) Lords of Acid--"Lords of Acid versus Detroit"
5) The Mission UK--"The First Chapter"

[nobody]

Lately, these:



I'm anticipating a viewing of We Jam Econo tomorrow night.

Love me some Minutemen...may I suggest you follow up with...



or maybe...



'83 was a very good year for the Minutemen. Let us know how the film is...I've not seen it playin' around here. Is it on video or somethin'?

[nobody]

I really don't think one can wrong with any of Knofler's work. Having just said that I'm switching gears a bit for the evening hours. Loaded and ready for consumption:
1) Social Distortion-"Social Distortion"; if you haven't seen these guys live you're missing out

Yup...great live band in their day...but to be honest, I kinda think those days may have passed. I'm sure they put on a respectable show still...they've got a great back catalog and that kinda rootsy rockin' comes across great in a bar or small venue like they'll usually be found playin'. But, I don't think I'll ever see 'em play a show to match seeing 'em play for about 50 people in a little dive bar doing an all ages show...selling hand painted T-shirts for 5 bucks...and keeping the set goin' for almost 2 hours and several broken guitar strings. Early 80s sometime...not sure exactly when. Before I could drink...had to sneak in a little somethin', somethin'.

Next time they came to town wasn't until after they got that Ball and Chain song played a bit on the radio and suddenly they packed about 2 thousand people into a much tamer venue and played a straight up hour or so set with no audience interaction to speak of. They still played their hearts out up there, but man was the smell of change in the air.

Still were, and I have to believe still are, a good band live and I'd recommend them to anyone. Just couldn't resist the urge to daydream a bit.

[Bernd]

That Archer Prewitt is pretty lush. Couple others from last year with that lush sound were the Nine Horses Snow Borne Sorrow and Andrew Bird Mysterious Production of Eggs, both near the top of my year end list. Couple words below from a guy at the Tucson Weekly who had both Nine Horses and Prewitt on his year-ender (and his colleague has Andrew Bird covered too ) ... http://www.tucsonweekly.com/gbase/Mu...id=oid%3A76832

Nine Horses, Snow Borne Sorrow (Samadhi Sound)
Nine Horses features singer-songwriter David Sylvian, his drummer-percussionist brother Steve Jansen (the two were members of the 1980s new wave band Japan) and German experimentalist Burnt Friedman (of the space jazz outfit Flanger). The roster of guests includes longtime Sylvian collaborator Ryuichi Sakamoto. Subtle undercurrents of dub and jazz ripple through lush tribal-ambient dance-rock with lyrics balanced between social commentary and personal confession. This gorgeous disc is a departure from Sylvian's recent experiments in noise and collage, and it will thrill Japan fans whose tastes have grown up with them.

Woke up in a dreamy hippy mood this morning.No idea where that came from. Therefore the day shall start with a rotation of:

"Spirit - Spirit of 76".

Also thanks guys for the recomendations. My record buying somehow stalled towards the end of last year but thanks to you is again in full swing.
I shall order the Ian Love (thanks Mike) and the Nine Horses (thanks Davey- I do like David Sylvian).
Rain, wind and no B.O.T.-back to normal I guess.

So have a good one.

Peace

Bernd

[Dave918]

Cold, but no snow this am!

Starting with an old favorite that I don't listen to often enough

Dave Carter & Tracy Grammer ~ When I Go

-dave

[bobsticks]

starting off very much mellow with the Corrs' "Home", a collection of reworked "traditional Irish songs". Where's the coffee?

[Dave918]

Simple, lush and beautiful - I like!

HEM ~ Rabbit Songs

-dave

[Stone]

Let us know how the film is...I've not seen it playin' around here. Is it on video or somethin'?

I will let you know how it is. No, it's not on video. It's playing for one night here at a local arts coop that shows indie films. It looks like it was in the St. Louis area for a few days last month.

http://www.theminutemen.com/screenings.html

[Bernd]

Beautifully crafted melodic songs from, " Picture House - Karmarama", start the weekend off.

Enjoy

Bernd

[bobsticks]

Point conceded sir nobody. I saw the SD guys a couple of months ago and father-time has taken his toll. That said, few out there put as much blood,sweat and tears into a show to this day...but there's nothing wrong with daydreaming.

Now spinning--"Symphony No.3 in C Minor,OP78" by Camille Saint-Saens(Munch/BSO/Berj Zamkochian on organ). At times airy but with massive dynamic shifts that shock the system. This and three cups of Stewarts have me running around in circles.

[Bernd]

Someone else is putting in an overdue performance on the round spot.

"Keith Christmas - Timeless & Strange"

Have not listened to that one for years. So much music so little time.

Peace

Bernd

[Dave918]

Spinning Garrison Starr ~ Live at 9:30 Club 11/18/00 - EP

Nice raw sound, cranked.

-dave

[bobsticks]

...and in celebration,locked and loaded are:

1) Branford Marsalis--'The Steep Anthology"
2) Billie Holiday--'Lady in Satin'
3) Keb'Mo--'Keep it Simple'
4) Renee Fleming-'Haunted Heart'
5) Erykah Badu--'Baduizm"

[Bernd]

...and in celebration,locked and loaded are:

1) Branford Marsalis--'The Steep Anthology"
2) Billie Holiday--'Lady in Satin'
3) Keb'Mo--'Keep it Simple'
4) Renee Fleming-'Haunted Heart'
5) Erykah Badu--'Baduizm"

Nice selection bobsticks,

It is indeed a time to celebrate. I really enjoy listening to Keb'Mo.

Starting my Saturday morning on the spot is: "Jack Johnson - In between Dreams".

Have a good one

Bernd