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
Thanks for the tip, Kevin. I've checked my Amazon order and it tells me the set is sold by Skyvo-direct. I'll check the printing as you suggest.
MDS
Picked up this up from Post Office today and just unpacked it. Wow, the attention to detail in the packaging is a joy. Each CD cover is a mini-version of the original LP sleeve, even down to the inner sleeve for the CD itself.
Spoilt for choice as to what to listen to first but went straight to Physical Graffiti and selected Kashmir. Why? Well on every CD recording of this song I've got or heard it is bl**dy awful and unlistenable.
And this one? Ooooooh. That's the song I love! I've got Led Zep back again and I'm going to really enjoy working my way through this lot.
So very, very, many thanks, Kevin, for highlighting this set, and to Blueknowz for pointing me to where I could get it.
MDS
Glad you're enjoying it MDS. Sounds like you have a proper copy and not a counterfeit if the sleeve quality is good.
I think so, Kevin. For example, the inner sleeves have one semi-circle end to hold the CD snugly. Suspect counterfeiters wouldn't go to such lengths. Cheers. MDS
Extraterrestrial Live Blue Oyster Cult | Format: Double Vinyl
The Captain and Me Doobie Brothers | Format: Vinyl
The new Shelby Lynne E.P.
What do you think of this one ewemon?
Exposure Robert Fripp | Format: vinyl
The Band. Greatest Hits. Remastered CD from 2000. A very good sounding remaster and a nice selection of songs.
The new Shelby Lynne E.P.
What do you think of this one ewemon?
Being honest Matt I don't like it but I am not a great fan of hers. I loved the first album and her Dusty Springfield cover set but nothing else.
Ravel String Quartet in F Major: Guarneri Quartet
This new pressing is beautifully performed and nicely produced. One of the better digital reissue.
I hope this record label Lancer Media release more gem like this vinyl in the future.
On an original A1 plum label.
Quite hard to describe what makes Repin's Brahms Op.77 so compelling. Part of the reason must surely be the excellent recording (much better than DG gave Batiashvili/Thielemann), which is gorgeously deep and dynamic, although the soundstage has limited depth. Repin plays with power and drama, but also with finesse. Chailly's Gewandhausorchester provides a big-boned but clearly delineated foil for Repin. The Heifetz cadenza fits well in this performance and allows Repin to let loose for a few minutes before he's picked up by Chailly again.
Cheers,
EJ
God Help The Girl "God Help The Girl"
God Help The Girl "God Help The Girl"
I feel responsible. 
God Help The Girl "God Help The Girl"
I feel responsible.
Hi mOomoO
Yes sir, you are. I never fail to enjoy this album. I have all the ep as well, wish the catalogue was larger.
best regards
Jeff A
Alex Cornish "Call Back"
Side C & D from this fantastic PT double album...
Ray LaMontagne "Gossip In The Grain"
Ray LaMontagne "Gossip In The Grain"
Cracking album 
Hi Jeff, check this new album by Rael Jones. He is a member of the Prog band 'Thumpermonkey', but has many strings to his bow - http://www.raeljones.com/index.php
Mandrake - http://raeljones.bandcamp.com/album/mandrake
Lacuna - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJ1ys-tt06Q
Algernon - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5JKZ_hQL5M
Silflay - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlPXiQ8fgpY
ATB
Denis
Matthew Ryan "From A Late Night High Rise"
Ray LaMontagne "Gossip In The Grain"
Cracking album
Hi James
Agreed, I think all his albums are great. I did not care for him live (twice) but find little to fault in his recorded output.
Jeff A