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:
Sonny Rollins - Newk's time
- Sonny Rollins - tenor sax
- Wynton Kelly - Piano
- Doug Watkins - Bass
- Philly Joe Jones - Drums
Recorded in 1957.
Earlier this evening. Brings well across the directness of live.....
And then moved to an old one...
This one keeps on growing on me, and I already liked it initially, a good contender for the personal top 10.....
(1970)
Wishbone Ash - Wishbone Ash
For no particular reason other than to listen to that great twin lead guitar attack which at the time was so new and innovative, I don't enjoy getting old but I do enjoy having being there when all this great new music was kicking off. 
Some years back I wasn't too fussed about the early Dire Straits albums but time passes and you learn a few things, one of which just how good this album really is. It helps that the CD I've got is a lovely Japanese import that I was pointed towards by the very knowledgeable Ewemon of these parts.
Wishbone Ash, Argus, WAV CD rip
Joining Stevee in listening to twin lead gittar, I’ve chosen Argus, a lovely blend of folk, hard rock, blues influences, with classic early ‘70s hippy trippy lyrics.
Mississippi Fred McDowell - Good Morning Little School Girl
Fred was mentioned earlier so I'm browsing some of his stuff on Tidal and came across this. Probably have to like your Blues (and Spirituals?) to appreciate this. It is raw and that is what I like about it.
Arkansas Traveler - Michelle Shocked (and some top notch session musicians)
Because I haven't played any Frapp so far this year.
A nice bit of Americana
Folk/Rock
ewemon posted:
Folk/Rock
I do like Carter and Grammer (or I suppose liked as Dave Carter’s been dead for about 20 years), but the pedant in me twitches every time I see her surname, I’ve seen too many Internet posts criticising someone else’s “grammer” to be comfortable with it.
Primal Scream - Screamadelica.
I know it's not particularly "new music" for the forum, but it's simply great choons, which gets endless plays, chez Dave.
For anyone not too familiar with Primal Scream, get into this album via Tidal, then explore the rest of their stuff, and enjoy Glasgow's
finest, Alex Harvey, not withstanding. 
Jerry Donahue - Telecasting, original U.K. vinyl
Jerry Donahue is an American guitarist who made his name in the U.K. in the late ‘60s/early ‘70s in the folk rock scene, notably with Fotheringay and Fairport, before going on to the Hellecasters and session/sidie work with just about everyone, he’s the Tele on most of Gerry Rafferty’s best stuff for example. This is an instrumental album, wonderful playing, folk-rock tracks, King Arthur’s Dream and The beak probably the standouts, but lovely moody music with an occasional hootenanny picker. I watched Jerry play in small venues quite a few times in the ‘80s and ‘90s, I’m still not sure how he manages it, he’s a hybrid finger picker with an amazing string bending technique, and sounds great. The album has a couple of plugs from his friends on the back, when James Burton and Albert Lee write nice things for you, you’re probably quite good.
Not adventurous but very tuneful and good to listen any moment. Give them a try on Tidal...
Continuing the journey - recommended....
Sounding absolutely marvellous tonight. The combination of the music, her voice and a lovely recording make this a compelling listen. It's my 'go to' album when i'm in the mood for a bit of Ms Gardot.
Melody Gardot - My One And Only Thrill
Rory Gallagher - Live in Europe, vinyl
I started the evening with flying Vs, moved to a Telecaster, now to the most battered Strat I’ve ever seen on stage. Gallagher was an all-time great blues guitarist, and he produced 2 great live albums in his early career, this was the earlier. It took the place of a studio album as it was mainly songs he hadn’t recorded before. Wonderful blues guitar, Rory had soul and rocked hard.
dave marshall posted:
The Cult - Love (Omnibus edition)
4 CD set, comprising the original album re-mastered; remixes and extended versions of the three singles from the album; demos
for the album, never before released; and a live album.
A veritable Cult feast from one of the, (IMHO), great bands from the '80's.
Dave,
Yeah Love is a gem of an album.So many top tunes on it.Great memories of playing it a lot in the 1980's.Have a copy on Vinyl and Compact Disc as well.
What always strikes me with the Cult is Ian Astbury's voice.His vocals to my ears always sounds so clear and articulate and confident.Hope that makes sense as I am not very good at describing sounds - but you hopefully know where I am coming from.
Cheers Ian