What are you listening to and WHY might anyone be interested? (Vol. XI)
Posted by: Richard Dane on 31 December 2014
On the cusp of 2015, we start a new thread...
Anyway, links:
Volume X: https://forums.naimaudio.com/to...-be-interested-vol-x
Volume IX: https://forums.naimaudio.com/to...16#22826037054683416
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
James Taylor
"Hourglass" (1997) SP
Streaming the 'Delux' version with the live tracks via Deezer Elite...whilst waiting for my W4S Reclocker and PS to arrive in an hour or so.
G
Original vinyl
Not out until mid April I think.
I'm pretty sure I heard the booty of this album quite a few years ago. The studio release was a great album and the properly mastered live concert should be a must for true blues lovers. Looking forward to it.
The Phantom Band
"Strange Friend" (2014) SP
I'm sure they were brilliant live Steve, but have to content myself watching Live in Montreux.
I'm sure they were brilliant live Steve, but have to content myself watching Live in Montreux.
I have the DVD of the Montreux concert. Henry Vestine was right off his head. They were great in Torquay two years earlier in 1971. Here's a poster flyer from the time.
Look at the ticket prices! I used to go to all of these concerts. Rory Gallagher was excellent a la Live In Europe.
Streaming | CD FLAC rip
Air ~ Pocket Symphony (2006)
Just to get the listening gently underway.
If you like Robert Johnson and want to get just one recording of his then the above cd is THE best for SQ.
Thanks for the heads up!
They must have done a serious clean up job.
2011 Remastered release, right?
Maybe check out this ? Don't know if it's better but it contains Robert Johnson's original recordings in fine sound, together with Peter Green and Splinters versions, in a 3 CD box.
WW,
In my mind, those Johnson's 30 odd tunes pretty much sum up what the blues is all about.
Most *cover* versions I have heard just sound so artificial and trite missing the soul. ( perhaps they haven't sold theirs to the Devil ) 
I was listening to Clapton covers. Good God, it's tedious.
If you like Robert Johnson and want to get just one recording of his then the above cd is THE best for SQ.
Thanks for the heads up!
They must have done a serious clean up job.
2011 Remastered release, right?
Yep the 2011 release and they did a serious job on it. Highly recommended.
Originally Posted by Cdb: I was lent this by a friend recently and did a comparison with what I had. CDs of Vol 1 and 2 (Vol 1 with the famous cover above) and vinyl versions from about ten years ago. I also have an old pre digital vinyl compilation. The old analogue vinyl sounded real but with lots of background noise. The later CDs and vinyl clearly use the same source as they have an identical character - the background noise is cleaned up but Johnson's playing and singing sounds artificial. The Centennial collection has cleaned up the sound but remains natural - now I have to buy it!
NIce!
Looks like the one to have. There is a new reissue from MOV and it's digitally sourced and remastered but wondering how it is. I found MOV reissues sound pretty decent but all the titles I own from them are digitally recorded.
Whilst I am on the subject, here is an excellent biography of Robert Johnson.
If you like Robert Johnson and want to get just one recording of his then the above cd is THE best for SQ.
Thanks for the heads up!
They must have done a serious clean up job.
2011 Remastered release, right?
Yep the 2011 release and they did a serious job on it. Highly recommended.
Thanks Ewemon.
Ordered.
Lindsey Buckingham
"Out Of The Cradle" (1992) SP
Lindsey Buckingham
"Out Of The Cradle" (1992) SP
Possibly my favourite Lindsey Buck album Jeff.
If you like Robert Johnson and want to get just one recording of his then the above cd is THE best for SQ.
Thanks for the heads up!
They must have done a serious clean up job.
2011 Remastered release, right?
Yep the 2011 release and they did a serious job on it. Highly recommended.
Thanks Ewemon.
Ordered.
Ditto, thank you.
Better on the 3rd run...
Streaming | CD FLAC rip
Royal Blood ~ Royal Blood (23 August 2014)
I have heard so many good reports of this, so here goes...with headphones.
Also a more bass orients album, but good...
Maybe check out this ? Don't know if it's better but it contains Robert Johnson's original recordings in fine sound, together with Peter Green and Splinters versions, in a 3 CD box.
WW,
In my mind, those Johnson's 30 odd tunes pretty much sum up what the blues is all about.
Most *cover* versions I have heard just sound so artificial and trite missing the soul. ( perhaps they haven't sold theirs to the Devil )
I was listening to Clapton covers. Good God, it's tedious.
Kuma, yes I'm with you here. The covers by Peter Green are interesting..... a bit. But, I wanted to bring attention to the Robert Johnson originals here that sound pretty darn good. But as I said, I don't know how they 'stack up' against the 2011 remastered versions hailed by others here.
I wonder if anyone has both and can enlighten us
Kenny Burrell
"Midnight Blue" (1963) SP
