What are you listening to and WHY might anyone be interested? (Vol.IX)
Posted by: Richard Dane on 01 January 2013
With 2013 upon us, it's time to start a fresh thread. I've gone back to an earlier thread title because often the "why" is the most interesting part of the post.
Anyway, links:
Volume VIII: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...nt/12970396056050819
Volume VII: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...6878604287751/page/1
Volume VI: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...ent/1566878604097229
Volume V: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...ent/1566878605140495
Volume IV: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...ent/1566878605795042
Volume III: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...ent/1566878607309474
Volume II: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...ent/1566878606245043
Volume I: https://forums.naimaudio.com/di...ent/1566878607464290
Vinyl. Fantastic late 60s concept LP by the great composer/arranger:
Bob Dylan "Time Out Of Mind"
John Lennon - Shaved Fish
When this first came out I played it and played it and now this is the first time for many a year.
It has a certain sound, vibe and feeling from way back when that just sends me back.
Richard
p.s. The version of Imagine on this first pressing sounds so much better than an MFSL version I have played before this LP.
Blackmore and Dio at their best. On vinyl
Some very fine recordings from Abbey Road Studios 1966 : )
Only bought this the other day and on it's 2nd play, truely wonderful.
Did anyone by the Vinyl + DVD last year? What's the pressing like?
On a Polydor reissue vinyl
The Opium Cartel - Ardor
Tons of Sobs on vinyl
Tons of Sobs on vinyl
One of my favourites, I have the LP which I bought in 1970'ish...a great debut..
I love this CD. One of the best albums by anyone in my collection.
...after a couple of spins - indeed very good, recommended...
multiple different albums, interesting...
First spin and I'm impressed.
steve
A vital, atmospheric performance of Prokofiev's second violin concerto, stunningly recorded.
Cheers,
EJ
To start the evening's listening - a firm favourite
On Japanese vinyl
Along with "Animals", "Ummagumma" has always been my favourite Floyd LP. The live album is astonishing of course, with pretty much definitive versions of all the four songs featured. The studio LP is the one that gives people gyp: apparently even the band don't think much of it. However I think it's wonderful: the Floyd at their experimental best.
There's a great sense of optimism, of moving forward, about the whole double album. Whenever I'm a bit down in the dumps or stumped for an idea I put this on for insiration.
I've just put this on for a spin. I haven't played it in years. The live album is very well recorded. I lost my 1st press in the divorce, 
but this A4 EMI Harvest copy from the '70s is pretty good, if a little noisy on the run in.
..another spin this is really good, saw Aaron first at North Sea Jazz, but he had a supporting role there...
Japanese vinyl replica CD, from the box set:
These Japanese CDs are the best Zep CDs I have heard.
Kevin - if you don't mind me asking, where did you source this? All my Led Zep CDs are poor or just about ok. I'd love to get some decent ones.
MDS
Vinyl - definitely in my top three albums of the year so far 
I bought mine all individually for a Fiver in HMV
The Boxed Set is available on Amazon at £115.07 only one left though you need to be Quick!