What are you listening to and WHY might anyone be interested? (Vol. XIV)
Posted by: Richard Dane on 31 December 2017
On the eve of a new year, it's time for a new thread.
Last year's thread can be found here:
(1981)
The Police - Ghost In The Machine
Because it's been many years since I've played The Police and although not relevant to this particular album it takes me back to a great gig of theirs in Cairo University circa 1980 I think...
Very nice....
Hank Mobley - Al Cohn - John Coltrane - Zoot Sims - Tenor conclave
Allmusic.com:
These four sides should not be hard to locate, as the primary participants in this November 30, 1956, session have all issued them within their individual catalogs. However Tenor Conclave was first released as credited to the "leaderless" Prestige All-Stars -- consisting of tenor saxophonists John Coltrane, Hank Mobley, Al Cohn, and Zoot Sims. Providing support are pianist Red Garland, bassist Paul Chambers, and drummer Art Taylor. The Mobley-penned title track commences the effort with the quartet of tenors showing off their stuff in high-flying style. It takes a couple of passes and somewhat of a trained ear to be able to link the players with their contributions, but as is often the case, the whole tends to be greater than the sum of the parts. After a brief introduction with all four rapidly reeling off short riffs, Mobley charges ahead into truly inspired territory. The midtempo take of "Just You, Just Me" keeps things lively with a light swinging pace that is custom-made for bringing the combo's jocular side to the surface, particularly toward the end as they "trade fours," with each tenor blowing four bars before passing the melody on. The other Mobley composition is "Bob's Boys," and by all accounts it is the most compelling piece on the outing. The blues-based tune rollicks as Coltrane, Mobley, Cohn, and Sims find themselves configured in a seeming myriad of sonic face-offs. Wrapping up Tenor Conclave is an ultra-cool and sophisticated "How Deep Is the Ocean?" Cohn commences the long and luscious reading with a subtle strength, suggesting the powerful undercurrent flowing throughout the number. Also, listeners are treated to what is possibly Garland's finest interaction, leading right into Sims, Chambers, and finally a sublime Coltrane caboose.
Gary Moore, Run For Cover.
This is ripped from a 1985 10 Records CD, This also has Great SQ, there is something about these early CD's that is a lot of fun.
One of the very few lap steel blues artists.
Sting - Mercury Falling
(1996)
Still Police related, Sting is another artist I seldom play these days but I have always enjoyed this album for a variety of reasons on a number of levels.
Ozzy Osbourne, Ozzmosis.
I found this in a charity shop months ago and promptly forgot about it, I am enjoying its first play.
Vinyl
Pink Floyd - Obscured By Clouds
Why? Wanted some Floyd but not the usual suspects.
steve
First full run of this new ECM one..
St. Vincent: Masseduction - 16-bit CD Rip.
I’ve played this quite a few times. It didn’t initially click with me, but I now find it quite compelling. Interesting tracks exploring breakup angst, mischievous observations about the music industry, fictional character narratives, all enveloped in upbeat (relatively) pop production and wrapped in that confrontational album cover. Los Ageless still my fav tracks on the album, but there’s also much more to enjoy here.
(2007)
Wooden Shjips - Wooden Ships
Why? Just because I really dig these guy's Bay Area psychedelic rock n' stuff.
Feist: Pleasure - 24-bit – 48.00 kHz. HD Download.
Listened to this a few times, but I’m still finding it harder going than expected. I’ll give it grace with a few repeat plays as I really like her previous albums. Hopefully in time it will click.
First run...
Carl Craig - Versus
Thanks SJT for recommendation, sounds just fine for me, very deep and cinematic. From Bandcamp.
If you want nice grooving music, look no further...
