New music / old music
Posted by: David Quigley on 24 January 2002
In an effort to broaden my CD collection I have gone on the hunt for some new music. Previous efforts to do this have resulted in a pretty attrocious hit rate. I thought I would solicit the views of this informed place on my intended purchases with the hope of reducing the number of duds. Here is the list:
1. Jeff Buckley: Grace
2. Lily Frost: Lunamarium
3. Slam: Alien Radio
4. Mogwai: Rock Action
5. David Gray: White Ladder [I am skeptical of this]
6. The Unbreakable Chain: A tribute to Daniel Lanois
7. Travis: Man who
8. Roxy Music: Siren
9. Luka Bloom: Salty Heaven
10. Red Hot Chili Peppers: Californication
11. Pink Floyd :The Wall (Deluxe Packaging Digitally remastered) - Is this version any good?
12. X: Under the Big Black Sun
13. Firewater: Get Off the Cross, We Need the Wood for the Fire
Thanks, David
Posted on: 24 January 2002 by Markus
What kind of music do you like? What are your current interests? Who are your favorites?
You're asking us to vote but, not knowing anything about many of the albums you've listed I'm clearly not qualified or our tastes run in very different directions.
So, howzabout telling us a little about what you already own and then we vote or propose alternatives.
Or another possibly interesting alternative would be for you to request nominees for your short list from the conference. Everybody has an opinion, you know!
Marku
Posted on: 24 January 2002 by David Quigley
Here are a handful of what I would consider my more successful mainstream acquisitions from last few years. I guess I am looking for varied stuff in a similar vein.
Coldplay: Parachutes
Emmy Lou Harris: Red Dirt Girl
Sinead O'Connor: Faith and Courage
Run Lola run: Soundtrack
I guess I am looking for either opinions on my intended shopping list, or other ideas which strike a similar vein.
David
Posted on: 24 January 2002 by stephenjohn
I would buy this. [I can say that with confidence because I did] Jeff Buckley has a truly wonderful voice. Sorry I don't know any of the others.
Posted on: 24 January 2002 by Peter Stockwell
I see you have the 'unbreakable chain' listed, a tribute to David Lanois. I have CD and vinyl copies of his two records, and these are among records I consider desert island
My preference is for Acadie.
Peter
Posted on: 24 January 2002 by Mike Sae
quote:
2. Lily Frost: Lunamarium
Saw them live a few years ago. Bright, sunny, mildly groovy pop. They had a few tricks up their sleeves on stage and were extremely Beatles influenced.
Unfortunately, it didn't seem to translate too well on the CD.
Have they suddenly made a name for themselves in the U.S. ?
Posted on: 25 January 2002 by Dave J
and the Travis.
Yes, I know they're really popular but they don't half whinge on.
Dave J
Posted on: 25 January 2002 by Former member
I have them both - Buy the singles!
Posted on: 25 January 2002 by David Quigley
Stephen - Jeff is on the buy list - thx
Peter- I have both albums and agree entirely with you. I bonded with Acadie straight away. I always struggle a bit with "For the beauty...". The tribute could be an interesting experiment
Mike / Dave / Nick: I can't stand singers who whine on, so thx for saving me the bucks!
Any other ideas
Posted on: 25 January 2002 by Former member
I'm the same way with the Lanois albums - Acadie wins by a stretch, I find Wynona a bit bleak, and bit short on the tune front (nice cover though...).
By the way, I got Acadie after hearing how heavily he inflected the Robbie Robertson solo album (co-producer and played on it). A great combination.
Posted on: 25 January 2002 by woodface
I think you will like the Travis album 'the Man who' it is a fine record, their latest LP is terrible though! Steer a wide berth round David Gray, I have 'White Ladder' and did enjoy it at first but then I realised he sounded like a sheep. Baaaaabylon! I strongly urge you to buy the latest Eels record 'Souljacker' and also the debut album from 'Starsailor'.
Posted on: 25 January 2002 by Former member
Try the Elbow album 'Asleep in the back', also Porcupine Tree 'Recordings' - which was recommended here recently, and is brilliant. I am also quite a fan of Super Furry Animals 'Rings Around the World'. If you want to try something older then Talk Talk's 'Colour of Spring' has been remastered and is excellent.
Posted on: 25 January 2002 by Dave J
..on Souljacker. Recently got into that one.
Don't know if you've got any of these but I think they might be up your street:
Shelby Lynne - I am Shelby Lynne
Chris Whitley - Perfect Day
Sara K - Closer Than They Apear (CHESKY RECORDS)
David Johanssen and the Harry Smiths (also on CHESKY)
In the meantime, I'm off to get the tribute to David Lanois - thanks for the recommendation, guys.
Have a good weekend everybody.
Dave J
