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 my favourite Skynyrd LP
A very dark album, just the singer and a staccato guitar, but don't be put off, it's beautifully recorded.
As someone reviewed elsewhere,
"The music of Mirel Wagner is not destined to bring a smile to your face.
She inhabits the same old world blues context which Jack White has effectively mainstreamed over the past decade."
Kevin-W posted:Time for some Joy Division archaeology. this is the famous Warsaw boot, in an early pressing with the free 7" single. Essentially it's a record of a 1978 session the group did with RCA's Richard Searling, the object being that they sign with Elvis and Bowie's label. They never did, of course, eventually forming a fruitful partnership with Tony Wilson's fledgling Factory Records, and the rest is history.
A couple of things stand out when listening to this record: first, through the murk of these spiteful-sounding early recordings, one can discern a group with something different to offer from the usual punky thrash (although it would have taken a brave man to predict that they'd go on to be one of the great groups); and second, despite the quality of the raw material, it would take the transformative genius of (producer) Martin Hannett to mould these songs into the extraordinary music found on Unknown Pleasures and the singles that followed it.
Martin Hannett's influence went both ways of course, as the band on the album was totally unlike the live act, which was altogether punkier and harder, and just brilliant to dance to. Happy days.
Another much played album picked up on this forum.
Just to lighten things up a bit, after Ms Wagner, above, playing random tracks before signing off for the evening.
First this - the definitive VM album IMHO.......
Now this lovely one by Ms Krall to slow things down a bit....
2001 - Tidal..
Daddy's girl doing her own thing and quite enjoyable.
Another one that's not been played for ages. It's certainly getting the really low bass going.
Before I had this on, but didn't have the opportunity to have a good listen to it, so no opinion yet...
Very enjoyable...
Hungryhalibut posted:Kevin-W posted:Time for some Joy Division archaeology. this is the famous Warsaw boot, in an early pressing with the free 7" single. Essentially it's a record of a 1978 session the group did with RCA's Richard Searling, the object being that they sign with Elvis and Bowie's label. They never did, of course, eventually forming a fruitful partnership with Tony Wilson's fledgling Factory Records, and the rest is history.
A couple of things stand out when listening to this record: first, through the murk of these spiteful-sounding early recordings, one can discern a group with something different to offer from the usual punky thrash (although it would have taken a brave man to predict that they'd go on to be one of the great groups); and second, despite the quality of the raw material, it would take the transformative genius of (producer) Martin Hannett to mould these songs into the extraordinary music found on Unknown Pleasures and the singles that followed it.
Martin Hannett's influence went both ways of course, as the band on the album was totally unlike the live act, which was altogether punkier and harder, and just brilliant to dance to. Happy days.
Indeed Nigel, I saw them twice (once just before UP came out) and was struck by how "heavy" they were - almost Zeppelin-esque. Hooky famously didn't like UP when it came out, remarking that the thought Hannett had "softened" their sound.
The Bobstress again: this is a 1970 UK Capitol first press, our version of the US Fancy LP, with two extra tracks "(Billy The Kid" and "The Ghetto") and a different track order from the American album. There are only two BG originals, both both are stonkers and her choice of songs is first rate, and her (self-produced) urbane version of Laura Nyro's "Wedding Bell blues" is not only one of the best things Bobbie ever committed to tape, it's also for me the definitive version of that tune.
This is up there among my most favourite albums. A wonderfully talented lady, yet seemingly down to earth.
The Mission, Another Fall From Grace. FLAC download, The CD is on its way. Great to hear this Goth-Rock band hitting the sweet-spot.
Still have to get more familiar with his. The instrument is not my favorite instrument, but combined with Wollny it becomes interesting....
Whilst eagerly awaiting the new album
Didn't even realize I had this....
Suzanne Vega. 99.9 F. On CD from 1992. A recent addition and one I've been giving multiple listens to lately. A creative and artistic album with VG SQ.
A+ | Tidal
(2010)
Starting the week with this - Sisters of Mercy. 