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:
I've been her latest Live in Europe album quite a lot lately so this evening I thought I would remind myself of how good some of her older studio albums are so chose this one. It's a peach, alright.
Neil Diamond
The Very Best of Neil Diamond - CD Rip
Edward
If there's one thing a Linn LP12-fronted Naim system renders exceptionally well, it's the sound of flatulence echoing around a toilet bowl...
Roger Waters' first solo outing (the soundtrack to a documentary film) from 1970, on UK vinyl from the late '70s.
Although he gets equal billing, it's more Ron Geesin's record than Roger's. RG's contributions are typically offbeat and amusing; Roger's are, as one might expect, downbeat and full of despairing, apocalyptic finger wagging. Lyrically and musically they're not bad, but his singing on these tracks is prissy. His co-writes with Ron are better, and the two obviously had a good time putting the bio-music elements together.
The closing track, "Give Birth To a Smile", features uncredited performances from the other members of Pink Floyd plus soulful backing singers.
An anomaly in the canon, but one which proves Big Rog has a sense of humour (sometimes). It's also better than Radio KAOS.
Simply because I haven't listened to this for a couple of years
Nice relaxing jazz...
Now Playing........
Vivian Leva - Time Is Everything
Streaming on NAS........ Going with a mention from EWEMON and taking this new release (03/02/18) out for a spin.....
Last one for the evening, modern jazz...
Whitney Houston
Whitney - 24/96
Edward
NY's best record of recent years, I think. On vinyl...
Richard Thompson an official live recording from his 2005 tour
Another official recording.
Now Playing......
Bonnie Raitt - Nick of Time
Streaming on NAS......... Spending some time with Bonnie on this Sunday afternoon, vocals are amazing, love Bonnie!
Last one for tonight. Something mellow, on 80s vinyl.
Now Playing......
Lyle Lovett - Step Inside This House
Streaming on NAS....... I have not played this album in awhile and every time I do..... I can't figure out why I don't play it more! Just love Lyle!
seakayaker posted:Now Playing......
Lyle Lovett - Step Inside This House
Streaming on NAS....... I have not played this album in awhile and every time I do..... I can't figure out why I don't play it more! Just love Lyle!
Don't think he has ever made a bad album.
Now Playing.........
Danielle Nicole - Cry No More
Streaming on TIDAL...... Going with the mention from EWEMON above and taking 'Cry No More' (released 02/23/19) out for a spin. Listening to the first track I can quote NIGELB and say that this is a real "Belter!" Danielle is one hell of a singer, songwriter and bassist and a great review of this album can be found here. Worth the time to give a listen if you like rock & blues! (.....already dropped into the order queue on the river)
Now Playing........
Neil Diamond - The Jazz Singer
Streaming on TIDAL........ Change of pace and picking out a random Neil Diamond album......... Neil singing 'America' is sounding pretty damm good......
Now Playing.....
Michelle Malone - Slings & Arrows
Streaming on TIDAL....... A mention from EWEMON from earlier today, placed in the TIDAL queue and now taking out for a spin! Michelle is sounding mighty fine....... A fine review on can be found here. Another strong recommendation and unfortunately there is no CD available for purchase on the River at this time but did find one available on her website!