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;

On Vinyl and very pleasant on the ear
Streaming | Tidal

(2011)
My first listen to this one, I enjoyed their latest release Money Shot after Spurrier Sucks recommendation.



Why? Still master pieces IMHO
Tony2011 posted:
1983 - Tidal...
There's a new one around Tony. I'm waiting for my copy.
On aged s/h vinyl:

Why? Sort of caught my eye as I was looking along the spines in the cubes.
steve
ragman posted:
Why? Still master pieces IMHO
L.A. Guns and Hollywood Roses was indeed a mighty band…
… but before that there was

matt podniesinski posted:
CD. Forgot I had it lurking in a box of old discs.
I'd forgotten this one too............so here goes.

More vinyl:

Why? I saw his name in something and thought it was time to give it spin.
steve

2011 - WAV...
Inspired by Steve's post. Great version of Stormbringer by Beck.
Was a bit sceptical on Wagner before, called it difficult to access, but this works well for me...

Streaming | Tidal

(2013)
Because I'm enjoying discovering their music which is very good indeed, rock in a different way...? Let's see what this one has to offer.
Sinatra - In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning
Gorgeous upright bass underpinning the whole shooting match.
C.

This is a wonderful record...
Modern interpretations of the classic guitar style against a tight and glowing orchestral backdrop...
On quality AAA vinyl from Speakers Corner Records.
Bert Schurink posted:Listened to this yesterday evening, find it difficult to appreciate this Wagnrr music while it has it's nice elements. Perhaps it's also the wrong season for this and I should really listen and not have if running while doing an errand..
Wagner demands serious, focused listening. But it will give great enjoyment.

On CD ripped to NS01, streamed through NDS.

A great album from one of the many great albums from 'The Man'
Original 1987 Vinyl.
CD 2/10. I have listened CD1 and one sonata of CD2, uop to now I think this is a must have set.
Today's arrival, first encounter with Eddie Higgins Trio:


On vinyl.
Streaming | Tidal

(2015)
Some Finnish symphonic metal to start the day, corny but fun.
During my workout I listened to an album from Andres Thor a jazz guitarist from Bandcamp, a rewarding listen... A bit comparable to Arne Jansen..

Streaming | Tidal

(1972)
Early Italian prog-rock and sunny summer skies are making for a pleasant morning here.
On the original vinyl:-



