Basia Bulat - Oh My Darling

Cheers

Flettster

CD/DVD set thats just come through the door.

On Original Vinyl.

Following on from Stu’s post regarding the 10,000 Maniacs. You may want to try this. I have seen the Indigo Girls twice open for the Maniacs. This 1989 debut album was my introduction. Crisp guitar work and haunting harmonies became the stock-in-trade of Amy Ray and Emily Saliers.

This powerful duo followed the lead of such greats as Laura Nyro and Joni Mitchell. There are lots of brilliant female singers, but these two take a lot of beating IMO. You can find this fabulous CD used on Amazon for .98p I promise you will not be disappointed. Bought it myself only last week the SQ is very very good.

Regards Graham.

On Vinyl.

We went to see RH in concert on Tuesday. The Sheffield City Hall is a beautiful venue completely fitting for Richard home city gig. From start to finish the professionalism and sound were amazing. The crowd were filled with so much love for his set and the atmosphere was perfect. There were moments of laughter in between songs at his comical anecdotes... his songs had a timeless quality, captivating a crowd that ranged from teens to "oldies". The stage set was a faithful reproduction of the album sleeve - fantastic lighting - simple but brilliant. My partner was brought to tears at the emotion of the whole evening. ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL! Lisa Hannigan was also brilliant.

Graham.

On CD

Muse - The 2nd Law. This is quite good

CD box set

Graham,

 I have a copy of the IG album,I have not played it in a very long time.

Will dig it out.

Now this brilliant double vinyl album that came out last month.

The build your own cardboard record player kit and flexi disc edition vinyl has sold out now though.

You can listen on the ninjatune site.

Stu.

Been listening / watching some YouTube clips from the studio during the making of this.

It sounds awesome.

Just ordered my copy, really looking forward to getting this next week!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tL9yWOoKojc

French music with a Spanish twist. Highly recommended.

Sharon Van Etten - Epic

Hi Stu. Good afternoon hope you are well.

Could you tell me more about the above? When I first saw the post thought it was 'count down to ecstasy' you where listening too, had to look twice. I have consulted the Dan discography on Wikipedia! no mention of said album. Please please tell me more.

Regards Graham.

On CD:-

Nice one Pat. I'm looking forward to seeing Sharon tomorrow night in Cambridge, UK.

Denis

Cool Denis!  I hope it is a great show.

Had purchased this a while ago based on all the favorable comments here.  Listened to it a few times and put it on the shelf, not really impressed.  This morning was the first time I listened to it in months.  It just clicked and I will leave it out to make sure I listen to it more.  

Not sure if it falls under the 'grower' category or I was just in the right mood to get into the music.  Anyway, I can finally see what everyone was going on about.

Good to get a mention in the song  think ill get a copy

On CD.

Blues album from ex-New York Dolls frontman DAVID JOHANSEN.This has to be one of David's finest cds. His voice was made to sing this music. It is wonderful that he is honoring these often neglected songwriters. His voice and arrangements are powerful. His versatility is a testament to his deep knowledge of music. If you're a fan of the blues, this CD is a must have. Kudos to Johansen and his band for keeping this vital music alive in the 21st century!

Graham.

And from my home town of  Staten Island, NY!

The Temper Trap.  Followed by The Decemberists: 

More Decemberists -

We All Raise Our Voices to the Air (Live Songs 04.11-08.11)

Maxinquaye by Tricky. One of those albums that define a decade. Masterpiece!

+ 1 on that Tony, simply superb and Tricky is a formidable talent....where is he now?