What are you listening to and WHY might anyone be interested? (Vol. XIV)

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The Velvet Underground

From the superb mono Atlantic compilation:

Continuing with Kacey this is a absolute belter of an album.

One of my favourite Mary Black albums while I enjoy a post-dinner coffee and (yet another) mince pie 

Playing on vinyl on Trojan Records - Fine dub from Prince Far I from 1981

Mark Knopfler - Privateering 96/24

I like this one. My only complaint is that it is a bit long, but there is no law that says you must listen all the way through in one sitting. The majority of tracks are great, if you can forgive one or two 'fillers'.

MDS posted:

One of my favourite Mary Black albums while I enjoy a post-dinner coffee and (yet another) mince pie 

A great album, Mary and Declan on super form.

Ripped CD -  think I got this one from here (thanks!) - not a band I have ever listened to, but this is a really good album !

Any more recommendations ?

al9315 posted:

Ripped CD -  think I got this one from here (thanks!) - not a band I have ever listened to, but this is a really good album !

Any more recommendations ?

Argus is probably their finest album, certainly the most popular. After that, have a listen to their first album Wishbone Ash, There’s the Rub, and Live Dates.

Eoink posted:

al9315 posted:

Ripped CD -  think I got this one from here (thanks!) - not a band I have ever listened to, but this is a really good album !

Any more recommendations ?

Argus is probably their finest album, certainly the most popular. After that, have a listen to their first album Wishbone Ash, There’s the Rub, and Live Dates.

I agree Argus is their best. Pilgrimage is pretty good too. 

My most recent Alison Krauss album purchase. I think this is only the 3rd time I've played it. Another hit.  

MDS posted:

Eoink posted:

al9315 posted:

 

Ripped CD -  think I got this one from here (thanks!) - not a band I have ever listened to, but this is a really good album !

Any more recommendations ?

Argus is probably their finest album, certainly the most popular. After that, have a listen to their first album Wishbone Ash, There’s the Rub, and Live Dates.

I agree Argus is their best. Pilgrimage is pretty good too. 

I was going to add Pilgrimage, but thought I was in danger of listing all their early stuff, it is a fine album.

Gordon Giltrap MBE. Deservedly awarded in the new years honours.   Superb guitarist. 

Listening to Heartsongs , recently issued CD compilation, sold in aid of QE hospital charity Birmingham.  £10 very well spent. 

Bob F 

Chet Baker - Crystal Bells

A very fine album by Chet Baker.

• Double Bass – Jean-Louis Rassinfosse
• Guitar – Philip Catherine
• Trumpet – Chet Baker

Tabby cat posted:

Playing on Vinyl - Texan Country from Terry Allen from 1984  - Thanks Ewemon seeing your posting of Terry last week made me give this a spin - Sounding wicked.

 

 

Big fan of Terry's very underrated singer songwriter.

Richard Thompson - Live at the BBC CD 3, WAV CD rip

The great singer songwriter guitarist playing acoustic at BBC sessions between the ‘70s and 2000s judging by the songs. Fantastic playing, he has perfected the art of playing lead, rhythm and percussion on one guitar, masterful musicianship, then singing  superb songs over the top of the guitar. It’s not just clever playing, it’s wonderful music.

With my turntable off the air awaiting arm repair, I fancied some RT, wasn’t sure how much I had digitally, maybe a few albums bought from the back of gigs, ah that’ll be 30 discs then.

osprey posted:

Might be his but it certainly isn't mine.

steve

Double vinyl released 2015 - Guitarist Lee Ritenour decided to celebrate his 50th year as a guitar player by inviting a bevy of name guitarists into the studio to jam out some tunes, all in the name of love for their chosen instrument. Ritenour's subsequent album, 2010's 6 String Theory, is just that, a varied celebration on the many styles and players who have utilized the guitar. The result is an expansive, ambitious, but never belabored album that touches on jazz, blues, funk, and rock and expands beyond the usual Ritenour approach while remaining true to his unique six-string sound. To these ends, Ritenour duets with such artists as contemporary bluesman Keb' Mo', fusion/post-bop legend Pat Martino, and blues icon B.B. King, as well as George Benson, Slash, Mike Stern, and others. To say this is an all-star affair is an understatement and fortunately, it delivers on Ritenour's promise of a guitar celebration. ????

While listening to Matt Baber's - Suite for Piano & Electronics [ https://mattbaber.bandcamp.com...iano-and-electronics ], I remembered Matt's 'live' preview last year. An excellent gig at Paper Dress Vintage, showcasing his skillz...

Pierce Brothers - The Records Were Ours, WAV CD rip

Aussie twin brother singer-songwriters, ex-buskers, their second EP from 2017, good driving rock songs from charismatic musicians,  fun lyrics, as a duo they are guitar and percussion with occasional didgeridoo, here they have their full band live. Seriously good young rockers.

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The Beautiful South - Solid Bronze Great Hits, WAV CD rip

For me Paul Heaton is one of the great quirky English singer-songwriters, with the Beautiful South he allied his voice with a series of female singers who complemented him superbly. Superb witty and intelligent pop-rock, some of the best pop music of the ‘80s/‘90s.

Eoin, did you catch the Heaton documentary that was aired this month on Channel 4 ?It's titled "From Hull to Heatongrad" and well worth a watch.I've just checked and it can be downloaded from All4 which can be found on Sky Catch Up TV if you have access.

All the best and seasons greetings

Alan

Hi [@mention:73230012325576850], I hope you had a good Christmas, I watched the documentary last night. Thanks, it was a great watch, he’s a fascinating character. It was nice to see a clip of the Castlefield Bowl gig I was at earlier this year.

Hi Eoin, thank you I've had an excellent time with my family and this is my first real visit to the forum since just before Christmas .So pleased you enjoyed the documentary and as you say he is certainly a character.Did you realise the gig was being filmed when you attended?

Stanley Clarke - School Days 96/24

Funkin' hec!

I've had this album for a long time but haven't played it for ages. Listening to it for the first time in hi-res with the new toy and I am amazed at the wonderful musicianship. Some tracks played at such speed but each and every musician spot on. Not sure I have really appreciated the quality of this album until today.

Jazz-funk at its finest.