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

The Opium Cartel "Ardor" (iTunes download)

The Brahms Horn Trio, played by Brain [Aubrey] on the Horn, Busch on fiddle, and Serkin on the piano.

The recording dates from 1932 [Abbey Road, No. Three Studio], and is not the easiest to replay well as the first 78 side is poorer than the rest, so it starts off as a bit of a tussle as a listen. You need to be in the mood, but get past the first side, and you are rewarded with a performance of true greatness. 

Aubrey Brain was the father of more famous Dennis, but he was every bit as fine a player as his son, and has that old fashioned slender French Horn timbre that utterly suits the music and balances the violin and piano. 

ATB from George

Streaming  FLAC rip

Just my second listen to this and it is unmistakably 'Sabbath, the opening track takes you straight back to their iconic self titled album and single some 45 years ago. Now where did I put those flared denims and platform boots? 

(Apple Lossless via iPod Classic)

A brilliant album, especially the bass line in God Is Dead. Always loved Sabbath.

Led Zeppelin  "The Song Remains The Same" double cd.

Donovan "The Essential .........." (iTunes download)

disc 2

On CD:-

Track original vinyl. If anyone wants a decent audio copy of Axis on vinyl at a reasonable price then this is the answer. The SQ of this album is as good as my 1st press copy in similar excellent condition. These Backtrack reissues were released in 1970 and can be had for less than £20.

Rosanne Cash "The River & The Thread" (iTunes download)

On CD, a bit of Friday prog:-

Spock's Beard - The Light

Original 1971  first pressing and  pure,  unadulterated blues without those two "blond things", in particular that irritating "Isoundlikeadeadsheepsinging" Barbie doll,  to spoil   the works.

Kicking off the weekend with some reggae grooves from a batch of reggae vinyl that arrived today from a river in South America all for under £10 each!..Denis Brown

Elizabeth & the Catapult "Like It Never Happened"

(iTunes download)

If I remember correctly Christine Perfect, as she was then, played piano on some of the tracks. But I know what you mean. Great album.

In need of a laugh, I was driven to break out the Bonzo Dog (doo-dah) Band for a touch of remedial care 

This album is better than the weather. A fantastic bit of Brazilian sunshine Samba Jazz Funk  Still available on vinyl  from Amazon for £4.99p + p&p

I have to agree Tony. I much prefer them in the Peter Green days. 

Another from the batch that arrived today....Freddie McGregor....deep base vibes....the system and speakers  handle it really well..... foundations are rumbling...like being in those smokey reggae clubs in Handsworth in the late 70's!

TBO I did not know that. My main problem is with the other one. I just cannot stomach her singing. Also the freaking lyrics, which Christine penned, makes want  to puke. 

It's just me Steve.  Take no notice.

Paul Banks  - Banks

Lead singer for Interpol. 

(CD ripped to Apple lossless)

Manfred Mann's Earth Band "Somewhere In Africa"

(Spotify Premium)

68' first pressing. A bit knackered but still play ok.

Fleetwood Mac - Live in Boston vol 2 on HDCD.

Yellowman, not my favourite reggae chanter but a great backing band and bass.