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;
Last one for tonight, the Kinks' second album Kinda Kinks, again in mono and from the all-analogue box set. A massive improvement on the debut, especially in the songwriting department.
1968 - Vinyl - US first pressing
A+ | Tidal
(1982)
From 2000, accordion and clarinet sublime duo.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=as5vpONhBqE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MD4OmSXDnbE
Streaming Tidal
On vinyl.
The Great Jazz Trio at the Village Vanguard, 1977 (West Wind CD). Hank Jones, Tony Williams, Ron Carter! Good one.
Bob Mould Beauty & Ruin.
Almost threw this one out by mistake, was still in the bag from the shop. Glad I didn't toss it.
Complete Music by New Order
A+ | Transcoded DSD
(2013)
Luverly fuzzy psychedelic rock with their trademark hard to hear lyrics, set back in the mix.
During my workout..
Starting the (musical) day with the gorgeous Louise Wener
Sleeper - Smart
Doyle Bramhall ll - Rich Man.
Doyle, best known as a sideman to Eric Clapton, has produced a masterclass in taste and soul.
Probably my album of the year ................. highly recommended, and available on Tidal.
Exciting trio - might look a bit thin, but the playing compensates for all...
The Strolling Bones - In Mono.
Wrapping prezzies and writing cards ............... what better background music than working my way through this? 
On vinyl...
Followed by...
On vinyl, sounding great with the Keel/Krystal combo! 
1973 - Vinyl - UK pressing
Cherry Ghost: Thirst For Romance.
2016 - Tidal ...
Their first song in 18 years. From their forthcoming album Damage and Joy to be released March next year.
Track listing:
01. ‘Amputation’
02. ‘War On Peace’
03. ‘All Things Pass’
04. ‘Always Sad’
05. ‘Songs For A Secret’
06. ‘The Two Of Us’
07. ‘Los Feliz (Blues and Greens)’
08. ‘Mood Rider’
09. ‘Presidici (Et Chapaquiditch)’
10. ‘Get On Home’
11. ‘Facing Up To The Facts’
12. ‘Simian Split’
13. ‘Black And Blues’
14. ‘Can’t Stop The Rock’
A+ | Transcoded DSD
(1966)
The USA version with Paint it Black first out of the traps.
Stevee_S posted:A+ | Transcoded DSD
(1966)
The USA version with Paint it Black first out of the traps.
Steve, have you had a listen to the mono box, (posted above), yet?
Remastered, and in mono, it's back to Dansette Days ................................ woohoo!
And ............... it's on Tidal.