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;
Chicago IX. Greatest Hits. On quadrophonic vinyl from 1975. Though I can't listen to this quadraphonically, my Grace F9E cart is quad capable and does an impressive job of imaging throughout the room, somehow even from behind me. I don't get the same imaging from my standard stereo pressing.
Streaming | Transcoded DSD
Stratosfear by Tangerine Dream
(1976)
I do like a bit of Tangerine Dream in the night or in the morning and this '95 remaster is sounding just fine.
Kinks. The Singles Collection. On CD from 2004. A great collection of R&B infused Brit pop with a garage rock sound.
On CD, a 1991 compilation - just a random pull from the shelves:
On UK first press vinyl. I love TG!
Streaming | Tidal
(2015)
Multi-Love by Unknown Mortal Orchestra
More of their distinctive individual psych funk sounds always good to listen to.
From 1977, debut album by hugely influential techno-primitivists. Don't listen with the lights off! UK frst press vinyl.
Hoping the forecast of possible thunderstorms doesn't interrupt my enjoyment of this excellent album by Nerina.
Stevee_S posted:Streaming | Transcoded DSD
(2008)
Many thanks to Quad 33 for urging the purchase of this CD (still cheap on the river site). Very unusual, varied and most enjoyable, only half way through it as I write but was compelled to thank Quad 33 for this left field recommendation.
* Edit. Just noticed that its available on Tidal for anyone wanting to try free.
Sorry Stevee for late reply glad you are enjoying David Lowe. You may be interested in this other CD of his equally as good if not better imo.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dreamcatcher/dp/B000003QLF
ATB Graham.
Quad 33 posted:Stevee_S posted:Streaming | Transcoded DSD
(2008)
Many thanks to Quad 33 for urging the purchase of this CD (still cheap on the river site). Very unusual, varied and most enjoyable, only half way through it as I write but was compelled to thank Quad 33 for this left field recommendation.
* Edit. Just noticed that its available on Tidal for anyone wanting to try free.
Sorry Stevee for late reply glad you are enjoying David Lowe. You may be interested in this other CD of his equally as good if not better imo.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dreamcatcher/dp/B000003QLF
ATB Graham.
Many thanks Graham, yes I've been enjoying WiiB a lot, couldn't find Dreamcatcher on Tidal so just sprung for it c/o your link and looking forward to receiving it...
ATB Steve
Streaming | Transcoded DSD
(1976)
Classic MMEB, this one has Blinded By The Light on board.
Their most underrrated album, on UK first press (FACT 150). The second side is sublime, especially "All Day Long", in which they throw in the kitchen sink - Lou Reed, Ennio Morricone, Serge Prokofiev into the mix. (The album's New Order's Brotherhood BTW).
On vinyl...
Followed by...
On vinyl...
Streaming | Transcoded DSD
(1975)
This landed on the doormat this morning ready for ripping. It surprised me that I didn't know this live album ( recorded at Cardiff University and Bristol Polytechnic in December 1974) was around, just going to play it and find out what its like...
Don't believe the sticker. It's not gold but some kind of orange. 
If I had to sum up this album in one word I think it would be sumptuous.
Great music, for who like Wolfert Brederode, have a listen - a similar style, it's actually the addition of the saxophone ...
Bert Schurink posted:Great music, for who like Wolfert Brederode, have a listen - a similar style, it's actually the addition of the saxophone ...
Correction - please listen to the whole album on Spotify, the current song is not so great, to conceptual and measured...