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Posted on: 11 October 2012 by Flettster

Cheers

Flettster

Posted on: 11 October 2012 by Kevin-W

Vinyl

Posted on: 11 October 2012 by Quad 33

On his Sound Of The City series of compilation CDs, esteemed writer and broadcaster Charlie Gillett draws together the diverse music of the cities that shaped the course of American music. It's such a simple idea and he has executed it brilliantly. A staggering musical feast that spans some 40/50 years.The series takes American cities and via the selection of relevant tracks shows how music has evolved there in the post-war period. If you can find this set or individually at a decent price it's worth picking up.

Graham.

Posted on: 11 October 2012 by TWP

Due to the Fall album thread yesterday ,decided to dig this one out , one of the Falls better efforts from the 90's

Posted on: 11 October 2012 by Kevin-W

Originally Posted by Quad 33:

On his Sound Of The City series of compilation CDs, esteemed writer and broadcaster Charlie Gillett draws together the diverse music of the cities that shaped the course of American music. It's such a simple idea and he has executed it brilliantly. A staggering musical feast that spans some 40/50 years.The series takes American cities and via the selection of relevant tracks shows how music has evolved there in the post-war period. If you can find this set or individually at a decent price it's worth picking up.

Graham.

I like the artwork on those too Graham.

Posted on: 11 October 2012 by Haim Ronen

Posted on: 11 October 2012 by Quad 33

"I like the artwork on those too Graham"

Hi Kevin.

These 2CD sets are now getting relatively expensive. However you have the opportunity to dip into and taste music that would take you a lifetime to collect. All the CDs are beautifully packaged as you can see with great illustrations and an informative essay, ‘just wish they had been released on vinyl for the artwork alone”. They cover ever genre of modern American music from the 40/50 years, jazz, rock & roll, rhythm & blues, soul etc, you will probably also get a few tracks which you wouldn't have thought of buying but you never know, they may be worth having. Be it an old favourite or a previously unheard of group, you're likely to find something of interest on this fabulous collection. I cannot recommend it highly enough.

Graham.

Posted on: 11 October 2012 by Kevin-W

Originally Posted by Quad 33:

"I like the artwork on those too Graham"

Hi Kevin.

These 2CD sets are now getting relatively expensive. However you have the opportunity to dip into and taste music that would take you a lifetime to collect. All the CDs are beautifully packaged as you can see with great illustrations and an informative essay, ‘just wish they had been released on vinyl for the artwork alone”. They cover ever genre of modern American music from the 40/50 years, jazz, rock & roll, rhythm & blues, soul etc, you will probably also get a few tracks which you wouldn't have thought of buying but you never know, they may be worth having. Be it an old favourite or a previously unheard of group, you're likely to find something of interest on this fabulous collection. I cannot recommend it highly enough.

Graham.

Hmm... money's a bit tight at the moment - but I think I will give a couple of them a go. New Orleans and Chicago would be my preferences... unless you have any recommendations?

Posted on: 11 October 2012 by Quad 33

Originally Posted by Kevin-W:

Originally Posted by Quad 33:

"I like the artwork on those too Graham"

Hi Kevin.

These 2CD sets are now getting relatively expensive. However you have the opportunity to dip into and taste music that would take you a lifetime to collect. All the CDs are beautifully packaged as you can see with great illustrations and an informative essay, ‘just wish they had been released on vinyl for the artwork alone”. They cover ever genre of modern American music from the 40/50 years, jazz, rock & roll, rhythm & blues, soul etc, you will probably also get a few tracks which you wouldn't have thought of buying but you never know, they may be worth having. Be it an old favourite or a previously unheard of group, you're likely to find something of interest on this fabulous collection. I cannot recommend it highly enough.

Graham.

Hmm... money's a bit tight at the moment - but I think I will give a couple of them a go. New Orleans and Chicago would be my preferences... unless you have any recommendations?

Kevin they are all fantastic I started with Chicago this morning I am still going now on to L.A Frank Zappa et all.

Take care Graham.

Posted on: 11 October 2012 by Peter W

Posted on: 11 October 2012 by patk

Originally Posted by Quad 33:

Originally Posted by Kevin-W:

Originally Posted by Quad 33:

"I like the artwork on those too Graham"

Hi Kevin.

These 2CD sets are now getting relatively expensive. However you have the opportunity to dip into and taste music that would take you a lifetime to collect. All the CDs are beautifully packaged as you can see with great illustrations and an informative essay, ‘just wish they had been released on vinyl for the artwork alone”. They cover ever genre of modern American music from the 40/50 years, jazz, rock & roll, rhythm & blues, soul etc, you will probably also get a few tracks which you wouldn't have thought of buying but you never know, they may be worth having. Be it an old favourite or a previously unheard of group, you're likely to find something of interest on this fabulous collection. I cannot recommend it highly enough.

Graham.

Hmm... money's a bit tight at the moment - but I think I will give a couple of them a go. New Orleans and Chicago would be my preferences... unless you have any recommendations?

Kevin they are all fantastic I started with Chicago this morning I am still going now on to L.A Frank Zappa et all.

Take care Graham.

Thanks for the recommendation, Graham. I also like the artwork, and the concept sounds really interesting. Will have to check them out. *

Best regards,

Pat

* don't seem available in the US. just as well I suppose, can't buy everything.