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

Posted on: 03 February 2015 by Char Wallah

 

Ozric Tentacles  WATERFALL CITIES

 

FRANK ZAPPA  Sheik Yerbouti 

 

Ozric Tentacles  ERPLAND

 

on compact discs.

Posted on: 03 February 2015 by Jeff Anderson

Sting

"Sacred Love"   (2004)   MP3

Posted on: 03 February 2015 by Stevee_S

Streaming | Spotify Premium

Shadow Circus ~ Whispers and Screams (2009)

 

It's turning into an evening of discovering new bands and albums for me. Half way through and yes this is definitely progressive rock music. Thanks for flagging up this band solwisesteve.

 

 

 

Posted on: 03 February 2015 by Jeff Anderson

Suzanne Vega

"Close-Up, Volume 2:  Love Songs"   (2010)   MP3

Posted on: 03 February 2015 by Richard D

   Jazzwax Records 180g vinyl: I really struggle with this, I have listened to many versions and like this one least. It just doesn't seem to capture the moment in the way that some others do. What is the (affordable) difinitive?

Posted on: 03 February 2015 by JamieWednesday

 

Because it is ace.

Posted on: 03 February 2015 by Steve J

Giving this another listen. My favourite VM album.

Posted on: 03 February 2015 by dave4jazz
Originally Posted by Richard D:

   Jazzwax Records 180g vinyl: I really struggle with this, I have listened to many versions and like this one least. It just doesn't seem to capture the moment in the way that some others do. What is the (affordable) difinitive?

I'm not surprised you are struggling. Where did you get that from? If it had the right cover it would be a good start.

 

I don't know about vinyl but a Columbia Legacy CD copy shouldn't cost more than a few pounds. Anything more is just a rip-off IMHO.

 

Dave

 

PS I've just looked on that South American river shopping site £24.40 ?!? Someone saw you coming I'm afraid.

Posted on: 03 February 2015 by dayjay
Originally Posted by Stevee_S:

Streaming | Spotify Premium

IQ ~ The Road of Bones (2014)

 

Side one of their latest (2 CD) album. The British prog' rockers continue to impress with this fine album which has now been added to my shopping basket.

 

 

That's a very cool album cover

Posted on: 03 February 2015 by Jeff Anderson

Tindersticks

"The Hungry Saw"    (2008)   MP3

Posted on: 03 February 2015 by Stevee_S

Streaming | Spotify Premium

Shadow Circus ~ On A Dark And Stormy Night (2013)

 

Liking the album art but struggling to get on with the content so far.

 

 

Posted on: 03 February 2015 by Quad 33
Originally Posted by Richard D:

   Jazzwax Records 180g vinyl: I really struggle with this, I have listened to many versions and like this one least. It just doesn't seem to capture the moment in the way that some others do. What is the (affordable) difinitive?

Richard, what do you consider affordable?

 

graham.

Posted on: 03 February 2015 by Steve J

The new Music Matters reissue is excellent, as Graham can attest to but decent quality affordable '70s and '80s Blue Note LPs are easy to find.

Posted on: 03 February 2015 by Richard D
Originally Posted by Steve J:

The new Music Matters reissue is excellent, as Graham can attest to but decent quality affordable '70s and '80s Blue Note LPs are easy to find.

Had a look on the MM website, but can't see KoB. on either 45 or 33. Maybe a Blue Note reissue is a good starting point. Sorry to all for the hijack, just frustration at getting this one wrong.

Posted on: 03 February 2015 by Jeff Anderson

Van Morrison

"Born To Sing: No Plan B"   (2012)   MP3

Posted on: 03 February 2015 by MDS

 

Some Tori Amos for a cold and snowy evening. Me And A Gun is particularly dark. 

Posted on: 03 February 2015 by dave4jazz
Originally Posted by Richard D:
Originally Posted by Steve J:

The new Music Matters reissue is excellent, as Graham can attest to but decent quality affordable '70s and '80s Blue Note LPs are easy to find.

Had a look on the MM website, but can't see KoB. on either 45 or 33. Maybe a Blue Note reissue is a good starting point. Sorry to all for the hijack, just frustration at getting this one wrong.

On a more positive note I found this on-line which in fact mentions Jazz Wax Records, not very favourably I would add. It seems to be a pretty good guide to vinyl buying, especially out of copyright re-issues:

 

https://audioexchange.wordpres...overpriced-reissues/

 

Dave

 

PS If the link isn't legal Google "audioexchange - Vinyl Woes"

Posted on: 03 February 2015 by Cdb
Originally Posted by Richard D:
Originally Posted by Steve J:

The new Music Matters reissue is excellent, as Graham can attest to but decent quality affordable '70s and '80s Blue Note LPs are easy to find.

Had a look on the MM website, but can't see KoB. on either 45 or 33. Maybe a Blue Note reissue is a good starting point. Sorry to all for the hijack, just frustration at getting this one wrong.

It's on CBS/Sony, not Blue Note. It was reissued by Classic Records and that version is very good but now long gone for new purchase. There has been a Music on Vinyl release which I believe is still available. I don't have personal experience of that  - their pressings are of good quality, but it won't be all analogue. Otherwise you can probably track down a second hand copy from the past in good condition and at a reasonable price, provided you don't go for first pressings.

Posted on: 03 February 2015 by Steve J

Oops you are right. I misread it thinking it was Somethin' Else.  AKA Kind of Blue II.

Posted on: 03 February 2015 by Kevin-W
Originally Posted by Cdb:

It's on CBS/Sony, not Blue Note. It was reissued by Classic Records and that version is very good but now long gone for new purchase. There has been a Music on Vinyl release which I believe is still available.

Yes, I've got the Classic LP, and it's very good.

Posted on: 03 February 2015 by Tony2011

Without highjacking the thread, the problem I have with MM is the postage:$28/£18 for P&P is a bit stiff when I can get original albums from across the pond delivered to my front door for £1.26!

Maybe it's just me.

Posted on: 03 February 2015 by Richard D
Originally Posted by Tony2011:

Without highjacking the thread, the problem I have with MM is the postage:$28/£18 for P&P is a bit stiff when I can get original albums from across the pond delivered to my front door for £1.26!

Maybe it's just me.

Tony, looking at the tracking list for my recent MM delivery, it travelled half way round the US, came to London, went back to the US(?) and came to London again before arriving here 3 days later. I don't think they could do that for £1.26

Posted on: 03 February 2015 by Tony2011
Originally Posted by Richard D:
Originally Posted by Tony2011:

Without highjacking the thread, the problem I have with MM is the postage:$28/£18 for P&P is a bit stiff when I can get original albums from across the pond delivered to my front door for £1.26!

Maybe it's just me.

Tony, looking at the tracking list for my recent MM delivery, it travelled half way round the US, came to London, went back to the US(?) and came to London again before arriving here 3 days later. I don't think they could do that for £1.26

I told you it was me. I frequently buy original  albums  and  the P&P is 1.26. If you buy an album from MM for $34.00 and pay $28 for P&P, its a bit of a rip off. Back to original thread...

Posted on: 03 February 2015 by Darke Bear

Nice album. Of my two CD copies, the German pressing is silly better than the supposedly identical UK one.

 

DB,

Posted on: 03 February 2015 by Bert Schurink

Magnificent, it's a pity she died so young...