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:
A very modern album which combines chamber music, hip hop with jazz. Sounds like it doesn’t work together but in a strange way it does. Gives the ND555 a nice bass workout...
MDS posted:ewemon posted:
That is one-hell-of-a weird album cover.
Just what I thought.
Having been playing loads of albums today but thought I'd post this one. I eagerly anticipated its release. On first listen I was struck by Kandace's new style. I quite liked it but it wasn't a Soul Eyes mark II. A few further plays and it still wasn't quite wooing me. But I've preserved and, yes, that is now paying off. This evening I'm really warming to this. So well done, Kandace Springs, you've had the courage to try something new as a follow up to a stunning debut album and I'm (finally) appreciating it. 
MDS posted:
Having been playing loads of albums today but thought I'd post this one. I eagerly anticipated its release. On first listen I was struck by Kandace's new style. I quite liked it but it wasn't a Soul Eyes mark II. A few further plays and it still wasn't quite wooing me. But I've preserved and, yes, that is now paying off. This evening I'm really warming to this. So well done, Kandace Springs, you've had the courage to try something new as a follow up to a stunning debut album and I'm (finally) appreciating it.
My thoughts exactly Mike. Artists that continue down the same (immediately accessible) path can often end up boring the listener. So I would suggest others don't be put off by the change in direction, and perseverance will bring its own reward to the listener. Or not, of course.
Prefab Sprout - Steve McQueen, a wonderful album,superbly produced by Thomas Dolby.
Bert Schurink posted:A very modern album which combines chamber music, hip hop with jazz. Sounds like it doesn’t work together but in a strange way it does. Gives the ND555 a nice bass workout...
Bert ,
If you haven't heard this album you should give it a stream.I can imagine it will sound stunning on your ND 555. The first track Lounging is brilliant.Just a really nice album.Seeing your posting of your album made me think of this as its an infusion of very mellow hip hop with jazz.
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nigelb posted:MDS posted:
Having been playing loads of albums today but thought I'd post this one. I eagerly anticipated its release. On first listen I was struck by Kandace's new style. I quite liked it but it wasn't a Soul Eyes mark II. A few further plays and it still wasn't quite wooing me. But I've preserved and, yes, that is now paying off. This evening I'm really warming to this. So well done, Kandace Springs, you've had the courage to try something new as a follow up to a stunning debut album and I'm (finally) appreciating it.
My thoughts exactly Mike. Artists that continue down the same (immediately accessible) path can often end up boring the listener. So I would suggest others don't be put off by the change in direction, and perseverance will bring its own reward to the listener. Or not, of course.
Yes, Nigel. And in fairness I think you got there slightly ahead of me with this particular album.
Mike
ALANP posted:
Prefab Sprout - Steve McQueen, a wonderful album,superbly produced by Thomas Dolby.
Every time I see that album cover I think it's Michael Carrick on the front of the bike. Maybe he has two careers.
MDS posted:ALANP posted:
Prefab Sprout - Steve McQueen, a wonderful album,superbly produced by Thomas Dolby.
Every time I see that album cover I think it's Michael Carrick on the front of the bike. Maybe he has two careers.
Steve McManaman, rear, Peter Beardsley, front 
Christopher_M posted:MDS posted:ALANP posted:
Prefab Sprout - Steve McQueen, a wonderful album,superbly produced by Thomas Dolby.
Every time I see that album cover I think it's Michael Carrick on the front of the bike. Maybe he has two careers.
Steve McManaman, rear, Peter Beardsley, front
Gosh, you're being generous to Peter Beardsley, Chris!
Cibelle - The Shine Of Dried Electric Leaves
MDS posted:Christopher_M posted:MDS posted:ALANP posted:
Prefab Sprout - Steve McQueen, a wonderful album,superbly produced by Thomas Dolby.
Every time I see that album cover I think it's Michael Carrick on the front of the bike. Maybe he has two careers.
Steve McManaman, rear, Peter Beardsley, front
Gosh, you're being generous to Peter Beardsley, Chris!
BTW, Chris. It doesn't seem right for you to have no avatar so I'm going to suggest one:
Not bad in his day, and that's from a Pompey fan!
M
Elton John - Tumbleweed Connection.
Last album of the evening. One of my favourite DS albums, though I always struggle to read the red writing on blue cover. Hey, ho.
Now playing.........
Shai Maestro - The Dream Thief
Shai Maestro (piano), Jorge Roeder (double bass) and Ofri Nehemya (drums).
Streaming on TIDAL.......... taking out for a spin for the first time and enjoying this trio's opening track, 'My Second Childhood.' Looking forward to the rest of the album.
DJ Shadow - Private Press....
Delicate playing...
In high res now a nice full sound...
Herb Alpert - Rise.
Norwegian folk songs, music from the national romantic tradition and hymns
( downloaded on "2L music store", 352.8 kHz / 24bit)
Should listen more to him, absolute magnificent...
The Stills Young band.