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:
Jeroen20 posted:Brad Mehldau trio - Day is done.
WIth the beatiful interpretation of 'She's is leaving home' by the Beatles.
I agree, Jeroen. That really is a lovely interpretation of one of the very great Beatles singles.
Followed by the last one which was just released. And I also like it more..
With a main bass guy, so far enjoyable....
1969 - UK first pressing....
Tony2011 posted:
1969 - UK first pressing....
You're tempting me again Tony... I really must dust Juicy Lucy off for another listen very, very soon. 
Tony2011 posted:
1969 - UK first pressing....
Ah Tony! I've missed you posting albums with hideous covers! Any chance of May Blitz or Toe Fat next?
Prompted by Ian earlier, here's of my fave Fabs records, on mono vinyl. The bass on this is pretty awesome...
(1958)
Great John Lee Hooker blues, this is from a wonderful box-set that was well remastered with good SQ and a lovely wide dynamic range (15) . It's a 4 CD 8 album box that I could not recommend highly enough, good for those wanting to get into early blues, or indeed to fill in Hooker gaps. This box is still available down at The River for just over £6 it's almost rude not to!
Stevee_S posted:Tony2011 posted:
1969 - UK first pressing....
You're tempting me again Tony... I really must dust Juicy Lucy off for another listen very, very soon.
Yeah, Steve, I miss my girlfriends and despite Kev’s jealousy, they are f******g good.
Kevin, May Blitz next just for you sunshine.
Tony2011 posted:Stevee_S posted:Tony2011 posted:
1969 - UK first pressing....
You're tempting me again Tony... I really must dust Juicy Lucy off for another listen very, very soon.
Yeah, Steve, I miss my girlfriends and despite Kev’s jealousy, they are f******g good.
Kevin, May Blitz next just for you sunshine.
Good on yer Tony, this was the album that, as just a callow youth turned me on to fruit salad in a big and innovative way. 
Playing on Vinyl on the Frontline Label from 1975
(1973)
Manfred Mann's Earth Band - Angel Station
Fine prog rock that takes me back to when I was living and working in Egypt in the late 70's.
Stevee_S posted:Tony2011 posted:
1969 - UK first pressing....
You're tempting me again Tony... I really must dust Juicy Lucy off for another listen very, very soon.
Too late to dust Juicy Lucy off, she is covered goo. Messy pup!
I've spent the afternoon with a pressure hose and wire brush cleaning off the patio, which I've not yet finished. It's nice to come in and play this glorious album. So many great musical ideas. Beautifully recorded too.
nigelb posted:Stevee_S posted:Tony2011 posted:
1969 - UK first pressing....
You're tempting me again Tony... I really must dust Juicy Lucy off for another listen very, very soon.
Too late to dust Juicy Lucy off, she is covered goo. Messy pup!
You're right Nigel I'll just hose her down and wipe her off.
Tidal. Danielle Nicole - Cry No More
Melody Gardot - Currency Of Man
I have found this is one of the most challenging albums for my system to 'make sense of'. Tonight it is sounding wonderful with nuances I hadn't previously fully appreciated. My mood/state of mind may also have something to do with how receptive I am to this intricate piece of work.
What wonderful, interesting and engrossing music!
Lizz Wright - The Orchard
Just wonderful stuff from an underrated artist. I know I have posted this in the recent past but I keep coming back to it.
One of my best finds, ever. This gets the NigelB coveted 5 smiley face award!
It doesn't get much better than that!
Now Playing........
Fink - Hard Believer
via CD player....... Out and about running errands, returning home and felt like turning up the volume and listening to some of Fink's music and it is sounding mighty fine!
Tony2011 posted:
1969 - UK first pressing....
Following you, but from Tidal. Like the fruits very much!
Erich posted:
Tidal. Danielle Nicole - Cry No More
Great album, waiting for the big river to deliver my copy!
Erich posted:Tony2011 posted:
1969 - UK first pressing....
Following you, but from Tidal. Like the fruits very much!
Enjoy it, Eric. Best of British blues rock of the 60's.
(2014)
As far as I know this is the only album that they ever made, what a shame because it's fantastic. A blend of well played hard rock, blues and psychedelia, this Zurich band had it nailed IMHO... then quit!
You can get a listen to it here on bandcamp, I haven't checked out it out on Tidal.
Superb playing all round, but Grant Green was truly inspired on this album.
Tony2011 posted:
1969 - UK first pressing....
One of your five-a-day then, Tony