It's a Convolvulus flower.

Linn and Naim made a great combination and without that combination, I doubt whether either would exist in their current form today and IMHO we would all be the poorer for it, music wise. I wouldn't have bought or enjoyed half as many records without having that early Linn/Naim combination.

I did also upgraded the Rega/Ortofon for a Grace /Supex before buying the Briks. And also the 160 changed into a Snaps/250. So yes, source first did seem to be the right path and JV was quite forthright in that philosophy

Thanks Steve J. I think that I should just carry on listening to my music and leave matters horticultural well alone (as I usually do) !  

I'm now a budding gardener......

Thanks Steve.

If you haven't already G, try this (I love it)!

Convolvulus is a species of flowering plants in the bindweed family with a cosmopolitan distribution. Common names include bindweed and morning glory,

I just had to look it up.

I prefer the "Morning Glory" name, but unfortunately we seem to have more of the other variety in our garden

Have them all Lloydy - Thanks anyway.

G

 With the great Bon Scott on vocals.

Sorry, completely disagree! Give me their early more bluesy/rock albums anytime over their late electronic experiments. Even Ian  Anderson agreed that it was a bad move for the band.  I don't think I'm alone on this one.

CD1 of 2 Ripped to FLAC

It's good to listen to their contrasting playing styles

I can see the attraction but for me 'Songs from the Wood' and Broadsword are probably my favorites.

I'm with you Tony. Standup, Benefit, Aqualung were the best of the Tull albums for me, and although the band produced TAAB as a bit a p**s take of 'concept' albums, I reckon it's pretty good too.

MDS 

Tabby Cat/Tony2011 - if you like energy from live ACDC albums try this one. The opening with Thunderstruck is stunning. The louder, the better.

MDS

Well having recommended it I've got to listen to it, haven't I?

Ian,

I saw them at the Arena sometime in the early 90's, can't quite remember when, and the chemistry among the members of the  band was exhilarating. This album in particular sends me into a spiral everytime I listen to it. 

I will check Hi Fi News later on for the snaps.

Wishing you and loved ones all the best  in the new year.

KR

Tony

Keep on rocking...

The Finest

another library finding.

The Beat (The English Beat in America) had broken up and bassist David Steele and guitarist Andy Cox were all wtf, mate? So the two set out to make their own kick ass new band to beat the super group that emerged from the other half of The Beat, General Public. Bunch of pricks. They had a couple of those Dexy's Midnight Runners. The bassist from The Specials. They got Mick Jones from The Clash on guitar. Dave Wakeling and Ranking Roger from The Beat had a solid crew of jerks. Those bastards had a hit song with “Tenderness,” which was a quality tune, but sounded as if its profits may have just went straight to David Bowie. The remaining Beat members and future Fine Young Cannibals, David Steel and Andy Cox had the odds stacked against them. But they had an ace up their sleeve: Roland Gift. With a soulful voice and the ability to take it to falsetto when need be, this guy was pure win. And with that striking blow, it was game over for General Public. Fine Young Cannibals would have massive hits and huge success in the late 80's. General Public got their song used in Weird Science.

Bob Dylan - Modern times as I cook.

Chris

What can I say? Just a great album.

ROGER WATERS - AMUSED TO DEATH 

Vinyl