What are you listening to and WHY might anyone be interested? (Vol. XII)
Posted by: Richard Dane on 01 January 2016
2016 has arrived today, so time to start this thread afresh.
Last year's thread (and links to previous years) can be found here;
Tony2011 posted:Borders Nick posted:Tony2011 posted:Borders Nick posted:Tony2011 posted:
Streaming - Tidal HF - 2016
First impressions Tony ? I see it got a decent review in the Guardian . I hope to give it run over the weekend.
I do like it, Nick, and the album makes a lot more sense once you know the story behind the title. I also remember the recording sessions about a year ago. I have not enjoyed much of her latest material, including Let England Shake, but this album is more polished and highly recommended. Have a listen and let me know what you think.
Hmm well.... Given this a couple of plays on Tidal and am finding it hard to get into. Not keen on the production and I can't really latch onto many hooks that make me want to go and play tracks again.
Initially disappointing, as I really like "Let England Shake" & "Stories from the City .." they hooked me straight away and I've played them many times over the years. This seems much more inaccessible.
Probably need to persevere some more.
I know what you mean, Nick. PJ does not do comfy music and she's come a long way since Dry, my favourite album. I never got into LES and I did try. Don't torture yourself: it's only music!
Absolutely Tony - I can think of worse kinds of torture though !
Kosmische musik ? !!!!!!!
Darkside
Psychic
Streaming | Bandcamp
In need of some more trippy, hippy psychedilia from the early seventies, this one from 2013 will do nicely.
1970 -Original vinyl...
I just had to buy this on CD (1994 'definitive edition remaster'). Ripped WAV to NS01, streaming through NDS/555DRPS:
Clive B posted:I just had to buy this on CD (1994 'definitive edition remaster'). Ripped WAV to NS01, streaming through NDS/555DRPS:
If you can get the original Chrysalis 'fatboy' double cd it sounds better. The 1994 is not bad, just a bit thin and toppy by comparison.
G
Streaming | WAV
(1991)
Playing the first side from this double album, it's a great mix of their best live gigs.
GraemeH posted:Clive B posted:I just had to buy this on CD (1994 'definitive edition remaster'). Ripped WAV to NS01, streaming through NDS/555DRPS:
If you can get the original Chrysalis 'fatboy' double cd it sounds better. The 1994 is not bad, just a bit thin and toppy by comparison.
G
I will have to disagree Graeme, I think the Definitive Edition tops them all but I only have a SU and ageing lugs.
1986 - Jazz Fusion from South Africa - Original vinyl....
Concrete music ? !!!!!!!
GraemeH posted:Clive B posted:I just had to buy this on CD (1994 'definitive edition remaster'). Ripped WAV to NS01, streaming through NDS/555DRPS:
If you can get the original Chrysalis 'fatboy' double cd it sounds better. The 1994 is not bad, just a bit thin and toppy by comparison.
G
funny, i always much prefer the 1994 remaster. just had a quick comparison and i still do.
1970s UK vinyl on United Artists. Why? Because it's got "Chain Reaction/Quantum Physics" on it.
A while since I've played this. I'm not familiar with all of Waters' solo albums but of those I know I like this the best. And I never cease to be impressed at the complexity and imagery of this album.
2013 - Unknown Mortal Orchestra - Original vinyl...
Enrico Pieranunzi, piano
Marc Jonson, bass
A proper pace after a difficult run (leaving a trail of rust behind). Highly recommended.
Streaming CD - 1993 - WAV
"...
So now she's sitting at one end of the kitchen table
And she is staring without an expression
And she is talking to me without moving her eyes
Because she's already made up her mind
..."
enjoy...
ken
1st run very enjoyable....
Only recently discovered this guy, when a guy who used to play with him contacted me about a PRS guitar I had on Craigslist, and we shared a few emails.
He can play the holy s**t out of an acoustic guitar; flawless technique and very tasteful arrangements. Didn't sell the guitar, but glad I made contact with this other guitarist!