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

Andy,

Are you playing one album every min now?

I think we have one of the Naim guy's to thank for bringing this man to the people.

A few years ago now this album

was played in the Naim room at a show,

Stu.

Playing cd's 1 & 2...

blue moon

let's fall in love

the way you look tonight

how high the moon

these folish things

perdido

star dust

jeepers creepers

my heart stood still

trolley song (rehearsal) 2:19

all the things you are

laura

lullaby in rhythm

i'll never smile again

i remember you

for all we know

trolley song

Documents 10 x CD box-set [2011] mono/stereo

Debs,

Good to see you are feeding your CD5X some good music.

Its a great player.

Stu.

So is the CDSII playing:-

'The Ash' have knocked out a few Turkeys since the early 1980's I reckon, but this is a return to form for me, being musically rewarding and interesting from start to finish. The re-mixed hidden track on the end is very modern and decidedly 'un-Ash', but works really well.

Andy Powell's voice is as good as ever (not bad for 62 year old bald geyser). Ditto his guitar playing. He also produced the album, mixing it on an AMS-Neve Genesys analogue desk. It shows - the recording quality is very nice and not over-compressed. It has sweetness, space and dynamics.

John.

Just can't stop playing to post so do it after a couple (or 3)!!

Last one tonight, cold still lingering

I love this album on vinyl and CD.

Not only for its music content, Its production is something else.

Stu.

John,

I have just ordered the vinyl.

If its a Turkey ?

I will blame you Steve/Dave or Easter.

Anything has to be better than this Live Album???

Stu.

Hi Stu,

This Dave Brubeck set sounds fine musically, only on cd 3 with lots in live and mono so far, sound reproduction sounds a little dated and subdued, no idea how this has been mastered digitally for cd but the SQ leaves a little something to be desired.

Still sounds good though.

This Documents 10xCD boxful was a pre-owned bargain for what worked out for me at 71p per disc.

This set may lead me to the must have tracks i need to buy on vinyl.

Right now it's just the perfect background music while I’m cooking me lunch : )

Debs

On the black stuff.

Mansun  -  Oh, yes. Great times!

Interpol - 3 Live songs from Williamsburg 09.10.2010, including a great version of 'Stella'...

http://www.interpolnyc.com/williamsburg/ - Introductions by Fred Armisen, each song requires selection.

And...

Interpol Pitchfork POV Episode - http://pitchfork.com/tv/pov/interpol/ (change between 6 different angles)

Hi Stuart,

The ultimate live 'Ash' album for me is (double vinyl) 'Live Dates II'. AP's guitar playing on 'Persephone' is particularly superb.

John.

Broken Bells

John,

Same here.

My live Ash journey started at Steve's with his pro vinyl to CD copy he had done many years ago.

You were there that day,It was before lunch.

I have two copies now on vinyl.

My original German is still my fav.

Live Dates one is no slacker on vinyl.

Regards,

Stu.

These last two courtesy of my friend Gregg Levethan, who has excellent taste in music.

Jay,

 He has good taste in most things.

Now this 180g vinyl 2007 remaster that i have not played for two years or more.

Only found it while looking for some Hoffman records for kuma.

Stu.