What are you listening to and WHY might anyone be interested? (Vol. X)

Chess Blues box set.  1947-1967

CD 2 (of 4), 1952-1954. 

1. Walkin' The Boogie                        John Lee Hooker   
2. Juke                             Little Walter     
3. Conjur Man                            Memphis Minnie   
4. Who's Gonna Be Your Sweet Man When I'm Gone             Muddy Waters   
5. Broken Heart                         Memphis Minnie     
6. Truckin' Little Woman                     Willie Nix   
7. Funeral Hearse At My Door                     Rocky Fuller     
8. Hard Time Gettin' Started                    Eddie Boyd     
9. Don't Need No Horse                        Little Walter   
10. Eight Ball                            Gus Jenkins     
11. Fast Boogie                            Little Walter     
12. I'm Mad                             Willie Mabon   
13. Ice Cream Man                         John Brim     
14. Whose Muddy Shoes                         Elmore James     
15. Got To Have It                        Willie Mabon   
16. I Declare That Ain't Right                    Henry Gray     
17. Remember                            Alberta Adams   
18. Untitled Instrumental                    Henry Gray   
19. Blues With A Feeling                     Little Walter     
20. (I'm Your) Hoochie Coochie Man                Muddy Waters     
21. Forty Four                             Howlin' Wolf   
22. Got To Find My Baby                     Little Walter     
23. Evil (Is Going On)                         Howlin' Wolf     
24. Reconsider Baby                         Lowell Fulson     
25. Mama Talk To Your Daughter                     J.B. Lenoir   

Stoosh, because it still sounds brilliant and emotional

Led Zeppelin "Houses Of The Holy"

Just back home after being away for the week, loved all the Statement stuff, my system stills sounds fantastic to me and now playing:

Well done Naim!

Richard

Boy George, universally recognised as one of our generation's most iconic artists, is back with a thrilling new studio album of original material, his first in 18 years! 'This Is What I Do' is to be released on his own 'Very Me' Record Label via Kobalt Label Services on 28th October and will be supported by live dates in the UK.

'This Is What I Do' features a string of guest musicians including DJ Yoda, Kitty Durham (Kitty Daisy & Lewis), Ally McErlaine (Texas / Red Sky July), MC Spee (Dreadzone) and Nizar Al Issa, many of whom will perform as George's band on his live dates.

'This Is What I Do' was written by George and longtime writing partners John Themis, Kevan Frost and Richie Stevens (Soul II Soul, Tina Turner, Simply Red, Culture Club). Richie Stevens also produced the record at London's Cowshed Studios. The album also features writing collaborations with legendary producer Youth, and a version of Yoko Ono's Death Of Samantha. It was mixed by Dave Bascombe (Tears For Fears, Depeche Mode, Pendulum, Doves).
 
Says George: "I wanted to make a baggy album, not overproduced and I think I have achieved it. I was listening to things like 'Beast Of Burden' by The Stones' and I had my head most definitely in the 70s. Richie's approach was very organic and he's the best drummer in the country so the feel of the record was so locked in from the start. I worked with a bunch of musicians who I have toured with and written with for the past fifteen years and dragged in a handful of others to guest on certain tracks like bassist Jennifer Maidman, Ally McErlaine from Texas and Kitty Durham from Kitty Daisy & Lewis who came and played harmonica. I was also writing from a happy place. This time, no ex lovers to get revenge on. For me 'Bigger Than War' sums up the tone."

Boy George needs little introduction. With a career spanning over 30 years he first shot to international stardom in the 1980's as the front man of one of the UK's biggest exports - the Brit & Grammy Award winning Culture Club - and has had continued success as a solo artist.  He has sold over 150 million records with top 10 hits in every country.   Boy George is also a hugely respected house DJ, playing for twenty years, and continues to DJ successfully in clubs all over the world.  However it is his new album, 'This Is What I Do', that reinforces his first true love, writing & singing.

1+

have an original vinyl copy in minty condition,

off to get it out for a play now : )

Debs

Original vinyl. A departure from my usual listening tastes but very enjoyable all the same. 

To start the weekend's listening with something I always enjoy

Streaming wav

Beautifully sung and soothing

Vinyl. My favourite release of 2014 so far. A truly good blues album.

Another restful album

More from the Chess Blues box set, 1947-1967.

CD 3, 1954-1960.

from way back when

On vinyl:-

RUSH - Signals

Very strange, for some reason i thought this was a 30 Dec 2013 release,

but on the back cover is says; original release 2007.

...but who cares, it's a fab ablum imho, and the most beautiful blue coloured vinyl i've ever fest me eyes on : )

Debs

On original 1976 vinyl A1/B1 : )

Haven't played this for while. First two Roxy albums have always been my favourites, The Bogus Man being particularly special from For Your Pleasure. 

CD 1

steve

On vinyl:-

Alan Parsons Project - Eye in The Sky

A pleasant few hours listening to both CDs whilst driving down to Edinburgh and back today.

Original vinyl from Linn

Keepin' the blues going.  Chess Blues box set, 1947-1967.

CD 4, 1960-1967.