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;
Josh Rouse - "The Happiness Waltz" (2013)
JF Lux posted:Hungryhalibut posted:It's poptastic! But that ain't Martin Fry on the cover...
Any good...?
Not up to the original of course, which is something of a classic, but good enough.
MDS posted:
I've had, and always will, have a soft-spot for this album as it was the one through which I discovered Genesis, or more precisely the band playing this album as the support act to a gig I went to. I was blown away and have been a devoted fan ever since. "Play Me My Song........" Oh, yes!
Here it comes again. Great album.
Drawn to this one by reviews in Guardian and Pitchfork. Layered guitars and synth based instrumental Americana. I believe he has played as part of Lambchop. Very nice on first Tidal listen.
https://www.theguardian.com/mu...he-old-weird-america
http://pitchfork.com/reviews/a...1916-modern-country/
Just some late night pre-bedtime blues. 
This collection features works by four classical pianist/composers -- Friedrich Gulda, Nikolai Kapustin, Alexis Weissenberg, and George Antheil .
MDS posted:
One of those albums that you have to listen to from start to end in one go.
Exactly how I listen to each and every one of my albums. 
Quad 33 posted:You only think K! ...
Always hedge my bets when it comes to other people's money G.... 
joerand posted:MDS posted:
One of those albums that you have to listen to from start to end in one go.
Exactly how I listen to each and every one of my albums.
Wish I could as I don't seem to have the patience for that anymore.
Stevie was going to release this as a Live album (as reported in the NME of the year) but it got pulled ue to techincal reasons with the tape.
The Beatles. Help! (1965). The 1987 Parlophone CD. Continuing my journey through my original issue Beatles CDs. For most mainstream American Beatles fans these CDs were the first time to hear the band's pre- Sgt Pepper albums using the original track listings and with non-Dexterised sound. The Capitol Records release of Help! was a movie soundtrack with only seven Beatles songs and five instrumentals from the film. Pretty bogus marketing by Capitol from the consumer's perspective. The United Artists release of Hard Day's Night did the same thing.
ewemon posted:
Stevie was going to release this as a Live album (as reported in the NME of the year) but it got pulled ue to techincal reasons with the tape.
I've got that boot Ewe, fantastic show.
With The Beatles (1963). On CD from 1988. If there's such thing as an overlooked Beatles album this might be it. I've always loved this one from my early days. Up-front and powerful lead and backing vocals throughout (occasionally overdriving the mic) that capture the energy and eagerness of a band ready to take on the world. I still get chills listening to "All My Loving".
On CD:-
Suspense, captivating voice..., just bought her albums...
Kevin-W posted:ewemon posted:
Stevie was going to release this as a Live album (as reported in the NME of the year) but it got pulled ue to techincal reasons with the tape.
I've got that boot Ewe, fantastic show.
I know nothing about this album, but I do have one of those Sony all in one radio/CD players.
Quite pleasant jazz, quiet with a certain drive, from Bandcamp
A brilliant, diverse and genuine artist. Think I'll do a chronology and see how far I get this morning.
G
On CD, prompted by Ewe's post above:
First album from, She drew the gun, excellent 