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

Paulo Nutini - These Streets.

The full album version and not the mp3 version that is the normal release

A fine album to end the evening...

Released 1986 - This is a a fine late-period Davis album, it has Davis pushing in a new direction, while his critics stayed in the old direction. Great stuff.. 8)

Miles Davis - trumpet
Marcus Miller - bass guitars, guitar, synthesizers, drum machine programming, bass clarinet, soprano saxophone, other instruments
Jason Miles - synthesizer programming
Paulinho da Costa - percussion on "Tutu", "Portia", "Splatch" and Backyard Ritual
Adam Holzman - synthesizer solo on "Splatch"
Steve Reid - additional percussion on "Splatch"
George Duke - all except percussion, bass guitar, trumpet on "Backyard Ritual"
Omar Hakim - drums and percussion on "Tomaas"
Bernard Wright - additional synthesizers on "Tomaas" and "Don't Lose Your Mind"
Michał Urbaniak - electric violin on "Don't Lose Your Mind"
Jabali Billy Hart - drums, bongos

1975 - Uk pressing...

Yes: 90125

Original vinyl (UK)

Never fails to impress. Better without Torlyte. Gotta love Trevor Horn.

Sound bending acoustics with great phase flexibility and a really attractive mid-range prominence that adds to the drive and grip.

Peggy Lee - The Man I Love ,  with arrangements from Nelson Riddle and some guy called Sinatra conducting the orchestra.

ewemon posted:

Well I never knew... Any good?

Simply Red: Picture Book, vinyl.

Thin vinyl, thin bright sound for first track, yet Sad old red is full bodied and FFR. Still has that clear magic, drive and soaring vocals.

Hook posted:

Had never heard of Khruangbin, but found myself totally grooving to this, their latest release entitled “Con Todo El Mundo”.  The pressing is ok, but nothing special. But the music is intriguing!  Described on Allmusic as...

“...inspired by Thai rock and funk from the '60s and '70s -- sounds most easily available to Western ears via releases like the Thai Beat a Go-Go compilations or anything issued by ZudRangMa Records. The group also draw from the bass pressure of vintage dub reggae, the free-spirited haziness of California psychedelia, and the gritty passion of '70s soul, with hints of Iranian pop, Afrobeat, Spaghetti Western film scores, and countless other styles.”

To my ears, it is wonderful chill-out music - interesting, melodic guitar-led instrumentals, with some ethereal background vocals.

I also that this, along with their debut album, are both available via Tidal. To quote forum member Ken:  enjoy!

[@mention:1566878603910888] - Khruangbin are one of modern music's real treasures. They have a huge following, especially among the cratedigging community.

If you ever get the chance, see them in concert (they tour constantly, especially the States) - they are a brilliant live band. I last saw them in October at the Roundhouse here in London and they were just fantastic.

Here's a clip of that show I found on the interwebs:

By the way, this is by them - it's so cool. Check it out:

https://www.airkhruang.com/

Thanks Kev, and what excellent timing!  Just looked, and they are in Minneapolis next Tuesday! Scrambling to see if we can go - hopefully tickets still available!  Always such a joy to discover cool, new music!

nigelb posted:

 

Diana Krall - The Girl In the Other Room

Cara Dillon - Wanderer

Just a few of my well-worn albums I have been listening to to put the 552 through its paces.

I am enjoying these immensely also.

Good luck Hook - and if you manage to go, tell us what you think (and if you do get to see them, make sure you visit the merchandise stall - their merch is always excellent).

This was playng when the pilgrims landed in 1620

Finishing off the day with a bit of anarchy. 

.sjb

I know it's not cool but I love this music!  Got to see Richard Kiley in Chicago. 

The Seahorses - Do It Yourself. One from the ex-Stone Roses without Ian Brown, a bit of nostalgia for me

Sharp hard-bop with good tunes.

George Harrison. Brainwashed. On CD from 2002. I continue to gain appreciation of this album with each listen, and this is my third time in a row listening to it tonight. I'd always considered "All Things Must Pass" George's best album followed by the self-titled "George Harrison". Given the perspective of time I'd now call this, his swan song, his finest. Any of George's collaborations with Jeff Lynne seemed to produce great results.

Loki posted:

ewemon posted:

Well I never knew... Any good?

It is a rip of the DVD that's available.  Never really been a big fan of that show perosnally perfer the Hammersmith Live album of which I have 2 versions.