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
Found this one today...
Original Vinyl
On Uk first press vinyl.
On CD:-
Original Vinyl
Likewise.
vinyl
Not listen to this for a while, still sounds very good stood the test of time streaming cd rip
More of the fabulous Natalie Merchant on vinyl.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujqqLmt_aiA
"He was our Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley and Bruce Springsteen all rolled into one, a singer of ballads and anthems and especially love songs that seduced entire generations."
Arik Einstein passed away today at the age of 74. He will be missed dearly.
Can't stop listening to this oldie but goodie.
This album has been on here for ages and lots of people seem to like it a lot. I got hold of a copy and although it's a good album, there are, in my humble opinion, heavy Ben Harper influences among others. No diminishing it's merit, I just don't like Harper's either but happy listening to those who enjoy the music. 
The Band Music From Big Pink MOFI vinyl.
Mravinsky/Leningrad Bruckner 9th.
This is a '80s live recording by Melodiya but JVC has done an excellent job of producing these fine records in 3 sides rather than usual 2 sides. ( 2nd movement is not split up like most albums ). Overall balance, however, is a bit top heavy and strings and brass are given the prominance but dynamics can be heart attack inducing on the final movement.
Adagio is extremely focused and intense bursts of sound which is truly frightening but a the same time enlightening.
The Beatles. Reel Music. On Mexican vinyl from 1982. I found this in the s/h shop today. In quite nice condition, including the souvenir booklet. My first Mexican pressed LP. Vinyl is heavy and flat. To my disappointment the sound lacks any weight on the bottom end.
Ten Years After. Cricklewood Green. On Deram vinyl from 1970. Just grabbed this at s/h shop after enjoying my first TYA record "A Space in Time" from a month ago. Never bought their LPs in my youth but I'm going to look for more now as I really like their sound. Nice to discover something old as new.
during workout - recommended for prog fans..
Meat Loaf. Bat Out of Hell. On vinyl from 1977. I've only ever heard this on 8-track before. Performances on this album are fantastic, but from a production standpoint the vinyl has that shallow/thin/walled sound I associate with Springsteen. Fortunately, the vocals are so powerful that they overcome any production or sonic shortcomings. Must listen, bristles with energy.
... a library loan CD.
on spotify, quite engaging..
Slated for the supposed over production of Mitchell Froom, but it sounds good on a decent CDP, some excellent songs. It's double, one CD Electric and one Acoustic.
Richard Thompson - You? Me? Us?
Arve Henrickson's "Chron", from the 6-LP box set:
