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:
William Bell - Born Under A Bad Sign.
Like the Bentley Caldwell album, this one from William became a minor forum favourite, ............. and deserved to do better!
Let's face it, isn't this just the definitive version of "Born Under A Bad Sign", made famous by Albert King?
Well, he did write the song, after all.
Bob Dylan - "Trouble No More: Bootleg Series Vol. 13, 1979-1981 (Sampler)" (2017)
This was one of, if not the, biggest selling live albums ever. I recall when 'Show Me The Way' and 'Baby I Love Your Way' were seemingly on continuous replay on BBC Radio 1.
Vinyl released 1980 - One of Tom’s finest.????
Tangerine Dream -Ricochet. I find this live album to be their most satisfying. Perhaps it's because it's more rhythmic and melodic than many of the others I have.
Ray LaMontagne - "Supernova" (2014) This has ultimately become a very enjoyable album for me. Pleased I persevered.
Playing on Vinyl on Charisma Records 1973 - Really lovely recited poetry by the late Sir John Betjeman with musical accomplament which dovetails the tracks superbly
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I think someone else posted this earlier in the week, speaking about the crossover between jazz and Indian music. I think they described it as a beautiful album, but if they didn't, I'm sure they meant to.
"What need have I for this? What need have I for that? I am dancing at the feet of my Lord. All is bliss. All is bliss"
dave marshall posted:
The Reverend Gary Davis - At Newport.
A great shout from Dan Steel, and endorsed by NigelB, this just plopped through the letterbox, now ripped and streaming on my
"only just listenable" NDS.
A quite brilliant album which displays the Reverend's impeccable finger picking guitar style, and powerful vocals.
Still waiting for my copy, you must have jumped the queue at the River. Anyway, definitely worth waiting for. As you say, this is a bit special.
Another shout out to Dan Steel who recommended this one a couple of days ago.
Art Pepper & George Cables - Tete a tete
Art Peppers final recording before he died in 1982. He is prime form on this recording, just as George Cables on piano.
(2012)
Calexico - Spiritoso
I posted this up yesterday, so apologies for going at it again(so soon) but its been getting a lot of play here since first dropping on the mat only yesterday morning. Calexico recorded live at gigs with symphonic orchestras in Vienna and Berlin is a rather lovely blend.
Steve Hillage - L
Bert Schurink posted:
Give us a clue please, Bert. 
Stevee_S posted:Bert Schurink posted:
Give us a clue please, Bert.
Whatever it is, that's a pretty surreal album cover image.
Now Playing.........
Anja Lechner and Vassilis Tsabropoulos - Chants, Hymns and Dances
Anja Lechner (violoncello) and Vassilis Tsabropoulos (piano).
Streaming on Tidal....... Arrived in work and need to do some heads down work for awhile an thought this album would make good company! .......simply beautiful, relaxing and soothing.
Clive B posted:
This was one of, if not the, biggest selling live albums ever. I recall when 'Show Me The Way' and 'Baby I Love Your Way' were seemingly on continuous replay on BBC Radio 1.
It was. Must play that again soon.
Jeff Anderson posted:
Ray LaMontagne - "Supernova" (2014) This has ultimately become a very enjoyable album for me. Pleased I persevered.
I've tried to like that album but it's still not doing it for like his earlier albums have.
Decided to enjoy one of Cara Dillon's albums before dinner. It's hard to chose as every one I've got is lovely.
MDS posted:
Decided to enjoy one of Cara Dillon's albums before dinner. It's hard to chose as every one I've got is lovely.
Super album. One for later i think 
(2015)
Live at the Band on the Wall, Manchester (Desk recording)
I've always enjoyed the way Steve Rothery goes about it, I love the touch, tone and subtle nuances that he always brings to the table. Well, here is again (after Pripyat) and 'solo' with a few old friends who make up his band. Lovely stuff and totally recommended for near on two hours of blissful guitar work in the Marillion style with knobs on, which incidentally was very well recorded and sounds luverly. You can preview or get it here over on bandcamp.
'Desk recording from the Band on the Wall concert - July 4th 2015 . This is not a live album but a stereo recording of a very special performance (including side one of Misplaced Childhood) direct from the mixing desk so the balance might seem a little strange at times.' - Steve Rothery note.
Still a brilliant LP to me.
I noticed ECM albums are coming in MQA 96 kHz so thought I’d give this one a listen.
.sjb
When you have a song buzzin around your head.....