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

Continuing the journey - great relaxing album...

Also a fine album, rounding off my Fresu evening, didn't expect it to turn out to be a Fresu evening...

On vinyl. The alter ego of Paul Westerberg.

On vinyl.

Horowitz the Poet: Schubert Sonata D960  1986 recording

This is his last studio recording and compared to his earlier D960 recorded back in the 50s, it is more intimate and *show time like. Subtle Horowitz touches particularly on the back end of the program.

Horowitz, the show man, still remains not as intimate and bare all as Richter set.

He's more at home with a dreamy Schumann program.

Analogue Production Vinyl 45RPM. Without  having  other pressing to compare I find this copy excellent.

Disc 7

Santana III: 1971 recording

The original US first pressing in mint from Mike's Aging Baby Boomer Stash.

I totall forgot how great this album was.

Plus it sounds incredible! :0

No need for any other reissues.

In early 80s Marcus Miller added a bit of interest and freshness away from Bob James et all.. but this is now so hopelessly out of date with a few cheezy hit tunes and Ann Fields' cover art. ( she was very popular illustrator in the 80s with those swashy bright coloured bold lines )

Unlike the Santana III I was playing earlier, it is painful to sit through the entire album. 

Getting rid of many of his LPs now but this tune still holds with Steve Gadd's groovy rhythm section and Marcus Miller's thumping bass. Sounds great on a 12" single.

Paul McCartney. Oobu Joobu - Ecology. On a promotional Best Buy CD from 1995. An obscure CD from Macca's radio show back in the day. It's a fun listen for me. Includes an abbreviated performance of "Mother Nature's Son". The highlight for me being a funky version of "Off The Ground" with Macca rapping at the end, and he pulls it off quite well. Why not? Few popular genres he's not capable at.

Havent played this in awhile.

Next up another oldie Blackie and The Rodeo Kings High or Hurtin.

During workout...

..while a great album, I sometimes feel overwhelmed by Neals music....

..for breakfast...

Liverpool Sound Collage. On CD from 2000. If you like the avant-garde style of "Revolution 9" from the Beatles White Album or enjoy sampling this might be for you. I give it a rare listen.

From Wikipedia: Liverpool Sound Collage is an ambient electronic album by Paul McCartney, which is also credited to the Beatles, Super Furry Animals and Youth. Because McCartney was so heavily involved in its creation, in addition to his production credit, Liverpool Sound Collage is generally considered a part of his main discography and is filed under his name.

Possibly the last of Bowie's 'worthy' albums for my tastes, though I might draw the line at "Young Americans". I'll be interested to hear what folks here think of the Five Years set upon its release as I don't have any Bowie original vinyl but grew up enjoying much of it from my older brother back in the 70s.

Streaming FLAC

(1997)

Sounding very good.

Nirvana. Rough Tapes (Bleeding Years) MECD 1087. On Metal Crash CD from Italy 1992. I originally bought this s/h for my son, a big Nirvana fan. Despite the "rough" title and lack of credits, these are really polished takes and I'm finding it quite excellent. Full of all the verve and energy you'd expect from Cobain. If you're even a moderate Nirvana fan I'd recommend seeking this one.

Great music, reminds me a bit of Big Big Train...

On Bandcamp, great album of two great musicians, will go on my wishlist for future buys...

On Bandcamp, was originally a bit critical - but now listened a bit deeper, great album..

Streaming | FLAC

(1978)

David Gilmour's first solo album. 

Santana - Lotus. It is nice to hear live versions of the old favourites.

I personally would go along with it being the last of his worthy albums. I always blame Bowie for half blinding me on the tour for the album.