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:
My fav John Prine album.
Kevin-W posted:Blame Dave Marshall! Another one of his recommendations - four classic albums on two CDs, for six quid. Six bloody quid. Playing the first disc, midway through Africa's Blood and it's brilliant.
Lee Perry & The Upsetters - The Trojan Albums Collection (1971-1973).
Glad you're enjoying this one Kevin ........... it really is stunning VFM, especially when you consider that early "Scratch" Perry albums
were previously changing hands for silly money ............. oh, and the music's not half bad either! 
The final album of tonight. A nice bit of blues.
Mike-B posted:
I have a number of Four Seasons, the usual 'popular' modern versions, but this English Concert Standage/Pinnock recording is the one I cannot be without, I first had a vinyl, then CD (ripped), now I've just bought this DG 16/44 download from Qobuz with additional Concerto For Oboe, Violin, Strings, RV 548 & Concerto For 2 Violins, Strings, RV 516.
But getting back to The Four Seasons; everything about this 1983 recording is better to every other version I own or have heard. Recording to my ears is done with meticulous care & the orchestral balance is just perfect. I could go on about the ambience of the period instruments, the lyricism, passion, moods & variations carried so superbly in each of the seasons movements, the virtuosity of Standage violin; if there is a better more all involving recording, please let me know.
Thanks for the compelling review Mike, I just ordered a copy on the strength of it... no pressure ????.
Darren
nigelb posted:Lyle Lovett - Joshua Judges Ruth
I have long admired LL's work but someone posted this the other day and I realised I have never given this a proper listen. Sampled on Tidal, ordered from the river, ripped and giving it a serious listen now and I am very impressed. Great songwriting, dark lyrics in places but cut through with that trademark wicked wit, this is classic Lyle Lovett and I.....err......loveit. Sorry!
An added bonus is the wonderful SQ. This might just be my favourite Lyle album. Bonkers good!
This is one fantastic album Nigel and you can never go wrong taking one of his albums out for a spin!
Now Playing.......
Lyle Lovett - The Road to Ensenada
Streaming on Tidal........ Loving Lyle...... "You can have my girl but don't touch my hat...." Great lyrics, vocals & music!
seakayaker posted:nigelb posted:Lyle Lovett - Joshua Judges Ruth
I have long admired LL's work but someone posted this the other day and I realised I have never given this a proper listen. Sampled on Tidal, ordered from the river, ripped and giving it a serious listen now and I am very impressed. Great songwriting, dark lyrics in places but cut through with that trademark wicked wit, this is classic Lyle Lovett and I.....err......loveit. Sorry!
An added bonus is the wonderful SQ. This might just be my favourite Lyle album. Bonkers good!
This is one fantastic album Nigel and you can never go wrong taking one of his albums out for a spin!
Just ordered a copy
Pink Floyd
The Division Bell (2011 Remaster) - 24/96
Last one for the night after the football, and for me it is one of Pink Floyd’s best. 
Edward
Oceans Of Slumber, The Banished Heart.
This new release CD arrived from the river yesterday. I love how this band can mix deep dark Doom Metal. dirty vocals with a female vocalist who has a wonderful voice with real emotion, then add some sweet quiet moments They really are something different.
I know, second plug for them 
1967 - Vinyl - UK first(mono)pressing...
Whilst agreeing that the Pinnock is very good, this is my preferred recording. Possibly because I grew up with it, possibly influenced by his idea to have a different soloist for each movement, or possibly because it's a superb recording with space around the instruments.
Vinyl.
Four complementary post-bop giants combine their talents on this set of original music, written and played by 74-year-old Kenny Wheeler. Wheeler, whose trumpet chops are still in their prime, sticks to flügelhorn throughout.
Now Playing......
Mary ~ Chapin Carpenter - Come On Come On
Streaming on NAS........ One of my favorite Mary ~ Chapin Carpenter albums, and when listening I always feel that it is. I have seen her in person a number of times and have always enjoyed her shows, love her voice, lyrics, and music!
CD. Julien Baker - Turn Out The Lights
Now Playing.......
Ben Harper and the Blind Boys of Alabama - There Will Be A Light
Streaming on TIDAL........ Recent mention from DAVE MARSHALL, NIGELB and others had me place this in the TIDAL Queue and now taking it out for a spin. Opening Track is sweet!
Now Playing.........
Boo Boo Davis - The Snake
Streaming on TIDAL........ A mention from EWEMON earlier had me place this in the TIDAL queue and now taking it out for a spin. First couple of tracks are sweet, very nice rhythm an blues!
From previous recommendations. Lovely voice... but even more important just has that it factor you can feel in your bones
Now Playing......
Natalie Merchant - Paradise Is There: The New Tigerlily Recordings
Streaming on TIDAL....... Something familiar, something old, something new, 20 years after the release of her first solo album, Natalie re-records and releases 'Paradise Is There'...... Love it!
seakayaker posted:Now Playing......
Natalie Merchant - Paradise Is There: The New Tigerlily Recordings
Streaming on TIDAL....... Something familiar, something old, something new, 20 years after the release of her first solo album, Natalie re-records and releases 'Paradise Is There'...... Love it!
great to hear that wonderful voice again, very effective revisiting of songs...