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
1st run, good impression
On vinyl.
Streaming | CD FLAC rip
The Barr Brothers ~ The Barr Brothers (2011)
Their new EP is out but unavailable to nab here just yet, so playing their first excellent album.
decided to put a bit a mileage on my yet to be fully run-in TKR and found this little gem (in vinyl) in my collection. i believe i bought this very cheap at what was then called "Farringdon Records" in the city -- its no longer there -- but as i recall, i bought a LOT of vinyl there.
OMG!!! what a great record!! and Sophie-Mutter was apparently only 14 when this was recorded? We are not worthy!!
i shall rummage the loft in case there are some more gems i bought at the same time --
enjoy
ken
In my continuing audition of SLs cables I had to see how the delicious voice of Ms Krauss faired. Oh, just a bit!
In my continuing audition of SLs cables I had to see how the delicious voice of Ms Krauss faired. Oh, just a bit!
Oh, man!!!
enjoy...
ken
Streaming | CD FLAC rip
Harry Manx ~ Mantras for Madmen (2005)
It always surprises me that I so seldom see the excellent Harry Manx on this thread. This particular album is superb.
David Byrne & Brian Eno - Everything That Happens Will Happen Today
On vinyl...
The Barr Brothers "Alta Falls"
new 5 song ep release from this terrific Canadian band.
call it "canadacana" music
I saw them on Tuesday supporting Calexico at Shepherds Bush and was very impressed. Calexico were brilliant!
I find this album less attractive than the two before. It's in my opinion to much relying on rhythmic tricks and interplay between paino and drums, less as a trio...
It's a well known fact that Vivaldi didn't write the same concerto 600 times over. How do we know? Because every other review and booklet note confirms this.
Jokes aside - on their latest album, Rachel Podger and crew are on stunningly good form, and captured in demonstration quality sound.
EJ
Just got this in last week, also as a result of my current Norman Granz book that I am reading - despite the somewhat hokey title, it is an excellent collection - actually comprised of 3 concerts, but recorded in the 60's, and solid SQ, and top notch music and playing.
Streaming | CD FLAC rip
Harry Manx ~ Mantras for Madmen (2005)
It always surprises me that I so seldom see the excellent Harry Manx on this thread. This particular album is superb.
I have been a champion of him on the forum for years Steve. Very underrated artist whom I had the pleasure of seeing live and talking to last Oct. Nice guy.
James plays Rameau pieces with:
Oberheim OB-8, DSX, DMX, system; Roland Jupiter 8 & Vocoder; Yamaha GS-1 & 2; Mini-Moog.
It feels just wrong.
Lo-fi soul
Streaming | CD Flac rip
Air ~ 10,000Hz (2001)
Not a favourite amongst Air fans particularly when it was first released.
Another great recording by Isabelle Faust and her companions, absolutely recommended....
A very innovative jazz album, quite easily part of my top 10 in jazz for this year..
Streaming | 16/44.1 FLAC Download
Ruby The Hatchet ~ Valley Of The Snake (24 Feb 2015)
I agree with every word that "Sorren" of this forum wrote about this band and this album. Such great news that bands like this this are still emerging, I thought those days had passed. Great stuff!!
"I fell in love with this album on first listen. Catchy riffs, great vocals and just the right vibe. Every so often I find a band that really appeals to me. Ruby The Hatchet is just such a band."
"Fantastic new album! Heavy hitting, hard rocking, mesmerising vocals and an all around fantastic heavy stoner psych sound."
Sorry Steve I've not been on the forums for a couple of weeks. It could take me that long to catch up on all the emails from the posts 
. I'm glad you like them.
Interesting group - download from Bandcamp
