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;
Final fly-themed spin, on UK vinyl:
Misha Alperin piano
Arkady Shilkloper French horn, flugelhorn
Anja Lechner violoncello
My album of the year!
David Bowie. Changesbowie. On CD from 1990. I like early Bowie through his Berlin era. This compilation runs to 1984, save for a 1990 remix of 'Fame', and suits my Bowie tastes well. The SQ is quite good.
A transitional album that presaged 2007's pop breakthrough Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga, Gimme and its blueprints mark the spot where this assuredly cool band got even chillier.
Led Zeppelin. CODA. On original vinyl from 1982. Throwaways or unused tracks? I've always found this album very good and the SQ is excellent.
A+ | Transcoded DSD
(2004)
Some late and rather good Marillion, both albums.
DrMark posted:
Great album. I particularly like the track 'Jelly Jelly'. Great stuff.
A+ | Transcoded DSD
John Lee Hooker & Canned Heat
(1971)
Stumbled across this very fine double album where Canned Heat effectively become John Lee Hooker's backing band with Alan Wilson doing a fabulous job of "following" him. One of JLH's best albums?...
Surely one of our most underrated soul singers?
Up there with Paul Rogers, Robert Palmer etc. A "singer's singer", which sadly, usually means "largely unappreciated by the public"
Have a listen to the opening track, "Be Good to Yourself"............superb.
There's a bargain boxset of five of his albums over on the River.
Continuing with another hugely underrated artist, each time I re-visit this album, I still can't understand why he didn't have more success...................remember, this is the guy who turned down the chance to join Led Zeppelin.
dave marshall posted:
Continuing with another hugely underrated artist, each time I re-visit this album, I still can't understand why he didn't have more success...................remember, this is the guy who turned down the chance to join Led Zeppelin.
About as lucky as the guy at Decca who turned down the Beatles.
1969 - Original vinyl...
Thanks to DM and CB for posting. Haven't listened to this in a while.
Still seeking out underrated UK singers, Beverley Knight.
Saw her live in York this summer...............class act.
I can't help thinking that she'd receive more recognition here if she happened to be American, since we often don't seem to appreciate home grown talent (see previous two posts).
The second album was recorded in Memphis with some of the legendary Stax studio band on board.............superb.
Stevee_S posted:One of JLH's best albums?...
Wouldn't disagree with you at all, but if you're into JLH, give this one a listen.
Early 50's and 60's raw Hooker, it's on Tidal, which, as we've said before, is a wonderful thing. 
1976 - Original vinyl...
Very melancholic at times and very fitting with the weather today.
Eric once again paying tribute to the father of the blues....................lovely laid back "live" feel to this.
Part of the CD / DVD set................the DVD ain't half bad either.............recommended.
For me, Eric's break out blues album, as opposed to what came before, and, unfortunately, much of what followed? 
dave marshall posted:Stevee_S posted:One of JLH's best albums?...
Wouldn't disagree with you at all, but if you're into JLH, give this one a listen.
Early 50's and 60's raw Hooker, it's on Tidal, which, as we've said before, is a wonderful thing.
Thanks Dave I've saved that in a Tidal playlist for trying.