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:
On CD:-
James Taylor - In The Pocket
On CD:-
Dr John - Television
Some fine bop here with the smooth (but not sickly) tone of Mr. Turrentine. Great recording too.
Before settling down to watch England v Tunisia, one fional Zep SHMCD:
On vinyl...
(2012)
Soën - Cognitive
Because I fancied more of the same and this was a pretty good debut album.
I don't think I'll be bothering with the football. So have about this?
This has to be Trane at his most avant-garde. Not as far out as Ornette, but ear stretching nonetheless.
Simple Minds
Real Life (2002 Remaster) - CD Rip
Edward
(2008)
Calexico - Carried to Dust
This is easing the pain of watching England on TV (sound muted). Calexico delivering their fine stuff as usual.
Tabby cat posted:Superb debut album by Royal Blood from 2014 - Wow what a wall of sound from just a duo of Bass and DRums - Playing on Cassette on TDK SA C60
Not for the faint-hearted is that one. 
Playing on Vinyl on Jamaican Records on 180 g Vinyl - Heavy Bass Lines from Don Carlos
James Hunter - The Hard Way, became aware of this chap through his spell of working with Van Morrison.
Today’s pool side album listening on the Amazon player.????
"The Incredible Jimmy Smith" - I'm Movin' On.
A great trio album with Grant Green and Donald Bailey.
"Less overtly adventurous than its predecessor, Empyrean Isles, Maiden Voyage nevertheless finds Herbie Hancock at a creative peak. In fact, it's arguably his finest record of the '60s, reaching a perfect balance between accessible, lyrical jazz and chance-taking hard bop."(AllMusic)
Now Playing........
Paul Simon - Graceand
Streaming on NAS........ After a long hot day a trip to Graceland with Paul Simon is refreshing, he sounding mighty sweet!
Now Playing.......
10,000 Maniacs - MTV Unplugged
Streaming on NAS....... Jumping back into the time machine 25 years to this 10,000 Maniacs release. Love Natalie and her voice is sounding mighty sweet!
Greg Keelor
Last Winter - Tidal Masters
Album picked at random, never heard of Greg Keelor, so far enjoying what i a hearing.
Edward
Loving this album - Just so - so Relaxing - Playing on Compact Disc
On this cloudy morning where the rays of the sun are obscured by looming rain clouds, I am listening to Kim Wilde and her greatest hits album. Some really good singles to brighten up the day. Listening on CD on MCA.
