What are you listening to and WHY might anyone be interested? (Vol. XV)
Posted by: Richard Dane on 31 December 2018
On the eve of a new year, it's time for a new thread.
Last year's thread can be found here:
Some socially conscious RnB whilst clearing some work related email before rat race begins again in 18 hours time.
(1969) - 2012 US release...
Those who like The Dead and CSN&Y will appreciate this...
Paul in reflective mood - a collection of gentle new songs, perfect for a lazy Sunday afternoon.
Paris - October '92 & June '93
On original vinyl from 1969... 50 years old and still mad
1969 - Vinyl - UK first pressing..
Sunday morning before the family awakes.....
On Vinyl, Coldplay - A head full of dreams
Started this afternoon's listening with this album. A mellow, bluesy mix of songs and a fine production too. I suspect Ray LaMongtagne will follow this...
Amos Lee - Last Days At The Lodge
Now playing...........
Lucinda Williams - This Sweet Old World
Streaming on NAS........... in the mood for some of Lucinda's sweet music and lyrics this morning and its working quite well..........
Tori's covers album. It's a good'un.
(1972)
Burgers
Joining Tony 2011 with another helping of Hot Tuna.
Bluegrass
Ian G. posted:
Paul in reflective mood - a collection of gentle new songs, perfect for a lazy Sunday afternoon.
Thanks for the reminder - now playing 
David Hazeltine - Blues quarters vol. 1
(2011)
What's It All About
Pat Metheny doing a great solo acoustic guitar job of covering some fine older hits and numbers that sound wonderful without getting either too bland or cheesy.
Sonny Rollins - at the Village Vanguard
I know I posted this yesterday, but it is just so good. It is just tenor sax, bass and drums, which means the musicians are having to play their socks off. Recorded live at the Village Vanguard on 3 November 1957, it just sounds so raw and immediate. I like the inter-song chat and introductions by Sonny too, which seem to add to the feeling of being there. I would go so far as to say that I think this deserves to be in every serious jazz lover's collection.
On 1970s UK vinyl. Magnificently bombastic orchestral soul.
This album was 50 years old yesterday, so it seems an ideal time to play it. This is the Japanese 'Led Zeppelin Analog Series' LP from 1992:
Died too soon...
A fine album, at first you think, oh the usual, but it’s better than usual...
Original if s/h vinyl
Why? My sense of humour ambushed me.
steve
Christian has with different companions already created some great chamber music records...
