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

i have a very old copy of this vinyl -- but i see there is a 180g version available -- might go for it - we'll see:

enjoy

ken

From lushvile.

fatcat posted:

LXT 5519 Vivaldi - Four Seasons. Early mono pressing.

I've heard a few versions of FS over the years and not been that impressed. But I like this version.

 

It's a magical piece of work, but so overplayed (for me) that it had lost its magic. Until I came across Max Richter's recomposition of it. Highly dubious at first I now love it to bits! He keeps to the spirit of the tunes And just tweaks them in a Michael Nyman-stylee

joerand posted:

The Best Of Steppenwolf. On CD from 1999. A worthy and concise compilation of ten songs from a fantastic shooting-star of a band. Their lesser known and heavy blues "The Pusher" the gem of the album for me.

 

I like Blind Melon's version of that too. 

OMG This just has my name plastered al over its strasse.

Big voice. Big soundstage. Big nice.

This talented gentleman was introduced to me my Ewemon via his 'Hey Joe Opus Red Meat' album which is superb so I thought I would explore his back catalog and came across this (on Tidal). Very different to Red Meat album but still as compelling. This is hard-core blues that sugar-coats nothing and pulls no punches. Indeed some of the material on White African is a tough listen but the there is no denying the the quality of the musicianship and the mastery of the vocals which both convey the tragedy of discrimination, oppression and poverty. That sounds a bit bleak and indeed this is certainly not in anyway uplifting nor does it offer much in the way of hope. Having said this, it is compelling and like the 'Red Meat' album I had to listen to White African in its entirety. It is a stripped back and brutally honest piece of work. Give it a whirl, but not for those prone to depression, you have been warned!

Exodus demos and the horn mixes that weren't used for the final release

also

Horn mixes for Kaya that again weren't used.

All taken directly from the studio soundboard

Drive-by Truckers  -  "English Oceans"

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(1976)

Great memories of driving around southern Spain to this one in the mid to late 70's, so after a fine afternoon "taking tea" at Andy Murray's Cromlix house hotel on this lovely warm sunny day,  this is going down well. 

AC/DC - Those About To Rock

Pink Floyd - A Momentary Lapse Of Reason

Poco  -  "Legend"  (1978)

A bit difficult the describe as I am just in a first run, I would kind of describe it as progressive rock, interesting elements - singing in my eyes a bit of lower level, but a lot to explore. From Bandcamp...

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(2014)

From old Genesis prog' to some excellent new prog' a spin off from Riverside's Mariusz Duda, very good stuff indeed and thoroughly recommended.

Bert Schurink posted:

A bit difficult the describe as I am just in a first run, I would kind of describe it as progressive rock, interesting elements - singing in my eyes a bit of lower level, but a lot to explore. From Bandcamp...

 

Now further into the album, quite good - should drop the note about the singing as it's mostly instrumental which is great...

On CD:-

Eric clapton - I Still Do

Now switched to a Spanish trio from Bandcamp. I would call it driving jazz, while it's much more varying in theme then Nick Bartsch it gives me a similar feel..

Son Volt  -  "Trace"  (1995)

Stevee_S posted:

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(1976)

Great memories of driving around southern Spain to this one in the mid to late 70's, so after a fine afternoon "taking tea" at Andy Murray's Cromlix house hotel on this lovely warm sunny day,  this is going down well. 

 

Their best album in my view, and there are so many excellent ones to pick from. The opening is so Genesis.

How on earth do you describe this timeless classic from Stevie W? I defy anyone to be able to resist moving some part of their body in time to his music. 

Typical ECM style, nice..

MDS posted:

How on earth do you describe this timeless classic from Stevie W? I defy anyone to be able to resist moving some part of their body in time to his music. 

You're not wrong there Mike, it's one of "those". 

Talking of classics:-

Fairport Convention - Un-Halfbricking

Blue Rodeo  -  "Five Days In July"  (1993)  Canadians doin' Country

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(2008)