What are you listening to and WHY might anyone be interested? (VOL V)

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Originally posted by munch:
Adrian,
Did you buy the vinyl/cd/ boxset?
Stu

Just the 9.99 CD. Wasn't going to buy it but well, somehow I gave it to the guy at the checkout. The special edition vinyl/cd/dvd at 90 quid is way too much. Enjoying it so far on my trip home.

The Decemberists - Castaways And Cutouts

Bought this for the Mrs as they used to be, along with EBTG, her favourite band.

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Originally posted by Lontano:
Denis - was the special edition worth the 60 quid?

I have played the album again and it improves on second listen. Time Flies is the best thing there and the 11 min version of that is good ( I had not been too excited by the short version of Time Flies when they released that).

It is a grower which is often a good thing as that means longevity. I like the idea of a late night listen - I think the album will be suited to that as there appears to be a fair amount of acoustic PT style guitar on it.

I would say the SE was not worth 60 quid. Mind you, if any member living in the norwich area would like to hear the 5.1 production values I would be happy to dem and reconsider its value. The Book design is the same as Insurgentes, but LP size.

I'm sure it will grow with each listen and probably repeat my experience of 'In Absentia' when I first bought that. Beleive it or not, I was initially underwhelmed with my Vinyl copy

I think the melodies will catch hold first, closely followed by Richards keyboards which seem to have more prominence.

I'm gonna wait till it gets dark and then give CD2 some stick. Hopefully the 250 won't shut down

New CD having its first outing.

The Decemberists - Her Majesty

Clearly better.

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Originally posted by David Leedham:


Clearly better.

By a long way. I think this one in particular has been transformed.

Sylvian - Manafon

Ani DiFranco - Dilate

Sweet Billy Pilgrim - Twice Born Men

I was just about to play this, when I checked MySpace and found this AMAZING Black Cab Sessions version of 'There Will It End'. The Koko gig is not far away . This music would appeal to Diccuss I reckon.

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Originally posted by DenisA:


Sweet Billy Pilgrim - Twice Born Men

I was just about to play this, when I checked MySpace and found this AMAZING Black Cab Sessions version of 'There Will It End'. The Koko gig is not far away . This music would appeal to Diccuss I reckon.

I read that pre Mercury Prize nomination, they had only sold 400 copies of this. Hopefully, if that is the case, sales have picked up a bit since.

This month's freebee and very good.

Jono

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Originally posted by munch:
Its a pain because you cant just buy the vinyl on its own.You have to buy the set.
I hope they sort it out.
Stu

yeah, seems to be it's becoming a trend - Done the same with Muse's album

A Splendid Album.

On vinyl:-

Blind Pilot - 3 rounds and a sound

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This is a bitter sweet experience, remeberance of a previous life, a missed concert and the memory of my dearly departed, still hughely missed after all these years, best friend.......

The analysis must go on, riddles to be solved, the continuing enigma....



Munch - when I get the vinyl out of store I will play Pavlov's Dog....more precious memories
A difficult night
Think fondly of those you love,

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Originally posted by Lontano:
I read that pre Mercury Prize nomination, they had only sold 400 copies of this. Hopefully, if that is the case, sales have picked up a bit since.

When I bought it it was on David Sylvian's label. It will be interesting to see how much EMI has promoted the release since they put it out in June. I will ask someone who knows. The tour will probably help as well.

Seals & Crofts

On the Black stuff

Toto

On the Black stuff

Mofi gold cd and it sounds stunning.