What are you listening to? (VOL VI)

Posted by: Richard Dane on 30 December 2009

On the cusp of a new year, it's time to start a new thread, I think...

VOL V - http://forums.naim-audio.com/e...385/m/9962941917/p/1

VOL IV - http://forums.naim-audio.com/e...8019385/m/1832985817

VOL III - http://forums.naim-audio.com/e...385/m/6192934617/p/1

VOL II - http://forums.naim-audio.com/e...8019385/m/3112927317

VOL I - http://forums.naim-audio.com/e...8019385/m/6532968996

AND - this might be of interest:
http://forums.naim-audio.com/e...962920617#1962920617

Posted on: 14 September 2010 by Ballan

quote:
Originally posted by JamieL_v2:

Underworld 'Barking' Special Limited Edition Box Set.
Not impressed with the first disc (standard album), but the second disc, which is only on this format sounds much more like Underworld.

The standard album release just does not sound like Underworld, there is none of the darkness you expect. The rhythms and sounds are just Europop. They have collaborated with other dance artists which may have watered down their sound, but it is disappointing.

The second disc offers some better versions, Underworld's own Lemonworld mixes mostly. 'Bird 1' is the old 'Strumpet' version, and 'You Do Scribble' are like the excellent live version from the last few years. A couple of the other tracks work much better in the feel on this disc too.

Not watched the DVD yet. All in all it is not as strong as their past material.

This one is on my wish list. I've always enjoyed Underworld.

Posted on: 14 September 2010 by MilesSmiles

Pretty interesting packaging for this 3CD set, great recording BTW.

Posted on: 14 September 2010 by DIB

Just using Spotify to check out various Richard Hawley songs. I was most taken with his voice on Elbow's "The Fix" on the Seldom Seen Kid album, so following it up.

Any thoughts, suggestions anyone?

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Posted on: 14 September 2010 by BigH47

On itunes/mac:-

Posted on: 14 September 2010 by dav301

On CD:-

Posted on: 14 September 2010 by dav301

On CD:-

Posted on: 14 September 2010 by Flettster

quote:
Originally posted by DIB:
Just using Spotify to check out various Richard Hawley songs. I was most taken with his voice on Elbow's "The Fix" on the Seldom Seen Kid album, so following it up.

Any thoughts, suggestions anyone?
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I think Richard Hawley is wonderful & have all of his albums. Songs I'd recommend listening to are:
Remorse Code
Open Up The Door
Valentine
Serious
Dark Road
I'm Looking For Someone To Find Me
Tonight The Streets are Ours
Lady's Bridge
Just Like The Rain
Born Under A Bad Sign
Tonight
Something Is
The Nights Are Cold

Enjoy.
Cheers
Flettster

Posted on: 14 September 2010 by Lloydy

Posted on: 14 September 2010 by DIB

quote:
Originally posted by Flettster:
quote:
Originally posted by DIB:
Just using Spotify to check out various Richard Hawley songs. I was most taken with his voice on Elbow's "The Fix" on the Seldom Seen Kid album, so following it up.

Any thoughts, suggestions anyone?
.

I think Richard Hawley is wonderful & have all of his albums. Songs I'd recommend listening to are:
Remorse Code
Open Up The Door
Valentine
Serious
Dark Road
I'm Looking For Someone To Find Me
Tonight The Streets are Ours
Lady's Bridge
Just Like The Rain
Born Under A Bad Sign
Tonight
Something Is
The Nights Are Cold

Enjoy.
Cheers
Flettster

Thanks for that, I've just made up a Spotify playlist with those tracks so I'm going to listen to them after the 2nd half of the Man U v Rangers game (hope the songs are more entertaining than the match!)

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Posted on: 14 September 2010 by Keith L

My first and only Level 42

Posted on: 14 September 2010 by Whizzkid

First Listen On Double Vinyl.

Dean..........

Posted on: 14 September 2010 by EJS

Domingo made three studio recordings of Otello, as well as umpteen official and unofficial live recordings. Some of the live ones are really good but all the studio recordings have merit and benefit from better sound.

On balance this one, the last, is my version of choice. Domingo's mature voice and interpretation fit the role well, and Chung, Studer and the supporting cast provide a great framework. Leiferkus with his thin, slavic voice is an acquired taste.

EJ

Posted on: 14 September 2010 by nicnaim

Flettster,

I think I warned you this would happen!

Regards

Nic