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

Posted by: Richard Dane on 31 December 2013

Posted on: 30 November 2014 by Kevin-W

I'm in a late 1970s/early 1980s post-punk-arty-Euro kinda mood. so thought I's revisit this awesome and legendary Crepuscule cassette compilation from 1980, featuring New Order, ACR, Eno, Harold Budd, Thomas Dolby, Der Plan, Gilbert & Lewis, Richard Jobson, Durutti Column, Bill Nelson, John Foxx, etc etc:

Posted on: 30 November 2014 by ewemon

Originally Posted by Hmack:

Originally posted by joerand:

Originally Posted by Hmack:

On vinyl from circa 1975: Doobie Brothers - "Stampede"

Sounding fantastic - I can't make up my mind if this album or "What were once vices are now habits" is my favourite Doobie Brothers Album. They are both great!

"Hmack,

I'd agree and add Toulouse St and The Capt & Me to the Doobies best LPs. Give me anything pre-Michael McDonald. The Warner Brothers green label pressings are especially good SQ."

Thanks Joerand,

Actually, I don't have "The Captain and Me", so I'll look out for it.

No collection should be without Capt and Me. A classic West Coast rock album.

Posted on: 30 November 2014 by ewemon

Another one of my fav albums from this year.

Posted on: 30 November 2014 by patk

(2012)

First Listen.

Posted on: 30 November 2014 by Jeff Anderson

Robyn Hitchcock

"Man Upstairs" (2014)

Tone Magazine recommend

Posted on: 30 November 2014 by Raider

The Sensational Alex Harvey Band - Next

Great Band and great album

Posted on: 30 November 2014 by Richard S

The best album Tangerine Dream never made.

Michael Hoenig stood in for Peter Baumann on selected dates between 1975 and 77 but was overlooked when the classic trio changed. In 1978 he released this gem, which I played as the sun set over Cheshire tonight. Absolutely sublime, if you like Berlin school electronica.

Posted on: 30 November 2014 by Clive B

Originally Posted by Jeff Anderson:

Originally Posted by Clive B:

Originally Posted by Jeff Anderson:

Originally Posted by ewemon:

Originally Posted by Jeff Anderson:

Joni Mitchell

"Turbulent Indigo" (1994)

How do you find it Jeff. Personally I love it and think it is one of her most underrated albums.

Jeff,

With 'Hejira' I think you have discovered her studio zenith. Only bettered IMHO by the live recording from the tour promoting that album, 'Shadows and Light'. This features a spectacular line-up including Pat Metheny, Don Alias, Lyle Mays, Jaco Pastorius and Michael Brecker. Pat's solo at the end of 'Amelia' is just sublime, a piece of music which always draws me in.

I agree that 'Turbulent Indigo' is another fine album and would encourage you to listen to 'The Hissing of Summer Lawns' and 'Court and Spark' too. In fact buy them all!

It is a great opportunity to discover Joni Mitchell.

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Hi Clive

I am doing this through Spotify and fortunately have access to a huge part of her catalogue. I tried the two live albums but didn't like them as much as the studio choices. I own "Shine" and love that album.

The reason I am using Spotify is partly just the fact it is available and partly the fact I have no need at my age for more physical media. If they determine streaming this way is ultimately "unfair" then I will adjust to that and buy the amount of downloads I can afford as I didi for several years before Spotify release in the US. But I am grateful for opportunities like this with Joni to explore some music that had passed me by.

Thank you for your input.

Jeff A

Jeff,

Since I posted that, I've been enjoying a Joni fest and I realise I forgot to mention 'Blue'! How could I forget 'Blue'?! Widely regarded as one of her best.

Posted on: 30 November 2014 by Jeff Anderson

Originally Posted by Clive B:

Jeff,

Since I posted that, I've been enjoying a Joni fest and I realise I forgot to mention 'Blue'! How could I forget 'Blue'?! Widely regarded as one of her best.

I have heard "Blue" many times over the years and never really connected to it, it is time to try that again also.

Jeff A

Posted on: 30 November 2014 by VladtheImpala

Originally Posted by Jeff Anderson:

Originally Posted by Clive B:

Jeff,

Since I posted that, I've been enjoying a Joni fest and I realise I forgot to mention 'Blue'! How could I forget 'Blue'?! Widely regarded as one of her best.

I have heard "Blue" many times over the years and never really connected to it, it is time to try that again also.

Jeff A

I'm sure it will repay the effort - quite outstanding album.

Picked these up yesterday, you can never have too many Joni albums:

Joni-curated anthology (some tracks re-mixed???) and

Very early solo sets from '66 and '67 (less than good sound quality, but interesting nonetheless).

Posted on: 30 November 2014 by Jeff Anderson

Coldplay

"Mylo Xyloto" (2011)

Posted on: 30 November 2014 by Char Wallah

BANCO DE GAIA - FAREWELL FERENGISTAN - c.d.

BANCO DE GAIA - YOU ARE HERE - c.d.

Intricate and complex albums, which sound different each time I listen to them.

Posted on: 30 November 2014 by Raider

Genesis - Nursery Cryme

Gabriel is outstanding on this

Posted on: 30 November 2014 by dav301

Disc 1

Posted on: 30 November 2014 by Kevin-W

More early 1980s cassette culture - this time from 1982, and featuring New Order, Robert Wyatt, Tuxedomoon, Simple Minds, Soliman Gamil, Eric Random, etc etc

Posted on: 30 November 2014 by trickydickie

After enjoying some festive Nils Landgren earlier have moved on to this. Nice relaxing easy going jazz

Posted on: 30 November 2014 by hungryhalibut

Originally Posted by Jeff Anderson:

Originally Posted by Clive B:

Jeff,

Since I posted that, I've been enjoying a Joni fest and I realise I forgot to mention 'Blue'! How could I forget 'Blue'?! Widely regarded as one of her best.

I have heard "Blue" many times over the years and never really connected to it, it is time to try that again also.

Jeff A

We were listening to Blue earlier today. It's certainly my favourite Joni album.

Posted on: 30 November 2014 by Raider

David Bowie - Reality

Released in 2003. A lot of the later Bowie stuff gets criticised for not being up to his early 70s material, but this is a great album and one I play a lot. The Reality Tour DVD is worth a view as well. Great stuff.

Posted on: 30 November 2014 by Kevin-W

I agree Raider, that's a good album (as is "Heathen" which preceded it) - "Bring Me The Disco King" is one of his best latterday songs and the 2003 tour was a blinder.

Posted on: 30 November 2014 by Tony2011

Originally Posted by Raider:

The Sensational Alex Harvey Band - Next

Great Band and great album

Great album indeed. Used to get a lot of play a year or so ago. There's something in the air...

Posted on: 30 November 2014 by DenisA

Godsticks - The Envisage Conundrum

Media - http://www.godsticks.co.uk/media

Posted on: 30 November 2014 by Tony2011

Originally Posted by Steve J:

David Crosby 'If Only I Could Remember My Name'. A bit like how I feel after a nice lunch with a couple of bottles of quality Rioja. 16/44 stream from Qobuz as I'm too bloody lazy to get my fat arse off the sofa to put the vinyl copy on the LP12. Sounds pretty good though.

Never get tired of this album, Steve.

I know you're heavily into streaming at the moment and if you need someone to look after your "poor" LP12 while you grow out of if, don't hesitate to give me a call.

I would hate the sight of it gathering dust in the corner, feeling unloved!

Tony

Posted on: 30 November 2014 by hungryhalibut

This was recommended on this thread, and on the first play it's really very good. Thanks!

Posted on: 30 November 2014 by Raider

Porcupine Tree - In Absentia

The last one from me tonight and what better way to finish than with this stunning piece of work.

Looking forward to Steven Wilson's new album in February next year.