What are you listening to and WHY might anyone be interested? (Vol. XIV)

Eoink posted:

The Beatles - Let it Be, mid-70s UK vinyl

The last of my earworms from last week, and the first album I bought at the age of 12, still sounding good after 40+ years and some very ropy turntables. Even falling apart they wrote some classic songs, a level of pop that few bands ever equalled.

I think "Get Back" sounds especially great on this album although I wish they had included the coda

1972 - 

ewemon posted:

Used to love the Be Good Tanyas, it was a shame they split up. ????

ewemon posted:

Jeff Anderson posted:

 

Herbie Hancock -  "Quartet"  (1982)  Herbie Hancock - piano; Tony Williams - drums; Ron Carter - bass; and introducing Wynton Marsalis - trumpet.  (Wynton's first solo album had just been released, as well.)

 

Herbie has the award for the most boring artist I have ever seen live Jeff.

That  is unfortunate.  I saw him with a quintet (Hancock, Williams, Carter, Wynton and Branford Marsalis) at the Mt Hood Jazz Festival and the group was quite good that day.

(1990)

Dusty's so called come back album works really well with the Pet Shop Boys doing much of the arranging and production. Dusty is sadly missed in this household. 

Dan Steel posted:

ewemon posted:

Used to love the Be Good Tanyas, it was a shame they split up. ????

Discovered The Be Good Tanyas during a visit to my Naim dealer and promptly bought "Blue Train".Just checked was that really 2001

Eric Clapton

Unplugged - CD Rip

Edward

(1999)

Sticking with Dusty because I'm bang in the mood.

Released 2004 - Fine gospel roots album from Mavis. ????

Anne-Sophie Mutter / ECO - Bach violin Concertos and Double Concerto (with Accardo), original UK vinyl

Wonderful disc, the Bach Double has one of the most contemplative movements ever written, surrounded by 2 movements of brilliant writing and playing, the two Concertos for solo violin are incredible expressions of music and often joy. The young Mutter plays them with bravado and technique, the interplay with Accardo in the Double is breathtaking, the ECO provide ideal backing.

Continuing with the Van the Man theme and Back on Top

1970 - ...

Dan Steel posted:

ewemon posted:

Used to love the Be Good Tanyas, it was a shame they split up. ????

One of my long standing favourite bands, but I'm not sure they ever really split up. They all continued to play on each others solo albums, and tours. See also - Jolie Holland, who embarked on a quirky solo career after a short time with the BGTs, Po' Girl (Vagabond Lullabies) etc.

George Michael

Ladies and Gentlemen: The Best of George Michael - CD 1 (For The Heart) - CD Rip

Last album of th night.

Good night. 

1974 - Lynyrd Skynyrd - Second Helping...

Traffic - John Barleycorn Must Die, 1980s vinyl

I was planning to finish with the Bach, Tony’s cassette played above made me feel the need to hear this album before bed. Steve Winwood’s voice works well over the long jazzy bluesy tracks, and the title track is a brilliant version of this traditional number.

Vinyl released 2009 - An overlooked gem from Staton who’s voice has that now aged maturity to deliver the passion of the song. Great album 

Last one for the evening before watching some cricket highlights,Rick Wakeman - Piano Portraits 

On vinyl...

1971 - Vinyl - UK first pressing...

On vinyl...

Vinyl released 2014 -  A well crafted album, one of his best. ????

Tony2011 posted:

1971 - Vinyl - UK first pressing...

Not only is this one of the finest masterpieces of the rock genre, it is also undoubtedly one of the best album covers. Brilliant.