What is spinning?

[Bernd]

Chilled out afternoon even made better by some beautiful post-rock melodies courtesy of:

"Yndi Halda - Enjoy Eternal Bliss"

Peace

[nobody]

Sigur Rós: Hvarf-Heim

Not a real fan of the 2 CD setup for about an hour's worth of music. And, there is little new material here, mostly re-workings of old stuff, one disc electric the other acoustic. So, not really anything too special. But, if you like Sigur Rós, which i certainly do, you'll still find plenty to like if you don't fall in love with this release. The acoustic versions of some of their more popular tracks are a nice little change, even if they are actually still pretty similar to the originals. The electric disc is mostly older material before they really started getting exposure, so it's nice to revisit some of that. And, there are a couple totally new tracks. So, if you're already a fan, you'll probably want to hear this. If not, it's not even close to anything that's going to convince you, and I wouldn't call it a highlight of their catalog.

Speaking of Sigur Rós, anyone get a look at that 7LP set they got out? All their proper studio stuff, plus a disc with single stuff. A little pricey, but perhaps sometime. Why do these guys have to make all their vinyl either impossible to find or impossible to afford?

[Bernd]

Sigur Rós: Hvarf-Heim

Not a real fan of the 2 CD setup for about an hour's worth of music. And, there is little new material here, mostly re-workings of old stuff, one disc electric the other acoustic. So, not really anything too special. But, if you like Sigur Rós, which i certainly do, you'll still find plenty to like if you don't fall in love with this release. The acoustic versions of some of their more popular tracks are a nice little change, even if they are actually still pretty similar to the originals. The electric disc is mostly older material before they really started getting exposure, so it's nice to revisit some of that. And, there are a couple totally new tracks. So, if you're already a fan, you'll probably want to hear this. If not, it's not even close to anything that's going to convince you, and I wouldn't call it a highlight of their catalog.

Speaking of Sigur Rós, anyone get a look at that 7LP set they got out? All their proper studio stuff, plus a disc with single stuff. A little pricey, but perhaps sometime. Why do these guys have to make all their vinyl either impossible to find or impossible to afford?

Yes, I am waiting for the mailman to deliver the box set. Really looking forward to it.
This morning I sort of continued the theme loosely and had playing:

"Jeniferever - Choose a bright Morning"

and

"The Album Leaf - Into the Blue Again"

Peace

[bobsticks]

The "CD vs. Vinyl" thread had me of a mind to dust off some of the BIS classics and this forgotten treat demanded attention. For those that had considered exploring the BIS catalogue after that thread this is a good starting point. For whatever reason I would bet that Wooch and JM would appreciate this, perhaps Feanor as well...I would not presume to recommend anything to Pat D, but y'know...

The vocalists are top caliber and the music is sprightly and elegant. A winner if this kind of thing is your bag.

[jonnyhambone]

I just went over to a friend's and bought a bunch of sweet vinyl he's clearing out...he's much more of a collector than I am...lots of Japanese imports, colored and sealed vinyl, etc...
Dead Can Dance - Into the Labrinth, double lp, 4AD...really pretty artwk. and great album

Billy Idol - White Wedding (on white vinyl, sealed), not sure if I'm going to open this quite yet...

Buffalo Tom - 12" signed single of Birdbrain, b/w Reason Why (acoustic), Heaven (acoustic)

Bob Mould - Wishing Well 12" (from WorkBook) b/w If It's True, Poison Years, Brasilia Crossed With Trenton, Shoot Out the Lights (w/ Anton Fier, Tony Maimone, & Chris Stamey)!

Arthur Russell - The World of Arthur Russell (3 lp release on Soul Jazz)

Tiny Lights - Prayer for the Halcyon Fear (if you ever find it, buy it!)

Scritti Politti - Perfect Way 45 lp (w/ set of hand-silkscreen'ed and type-set stamps)

New Order - Bizzare Love Triangle 45 lp

Joan Jett - Crimson and Clover 45 lp b/w Oh Woe Is Me

[PeruvianSkies]

I've spent the past few days finally catching up with the newest RADIOHEAD after downloading it and paying....0.00 cents for it. I must say that I wouldn't have been disappointed if I had bought this one for normal retail price, as it has more hits than misses on it, although it's clearly not anywhere near the caliber of their older material, but it has more songs that I enjoy than their last 3 releases combined.

[jim goulding]

Gaspard de la nuit.

[johnny p]

Leftover Salmon, Ask-The-Fish (Live)

Yeah.... I know.... throw your stones if you have them! Also listened to some Muddy Waters last night, but I don't recall the album, and Eric Clapton, From The Cradle....