Albums that never fail to elicit a big smile upon listening

Posted by: Zipperheadbanjo on 22 February 2014

Having a lazy Saturday morning and just put on "Gordon" by the Bareneaked Ladies (16/44 flac) on the SU. Now I've never really considered myself a huge fan of the Ladies, but putting this on just transported me back about 15 - 20 years and I find myself sitting here with a big dumb grin on my face as I listen to each track.

And I would also say that I have a new appreciation for this band listening to their music for the first time on Naim gear...Holy Prat... there is really a lot going on in their music instrumentally, great harmonies and fun irreverent song writing. But I digress...

Surely we all must have those little audio "guilty pleasures" that just elicits... happiness. What's say you?

Posted on: 23 February 2014 by fatcat

That's definitely a description that applies to Gruppo Sportivo' s albums "10 Mistakes"/ "21 Mistakes", although I wouldn't describe them as a guilty pleasure, there all round, superb albums.

The humour in the music and lyrics are down to the genius Hans Vandenburg, probably 75% of the tracks are either taking the p155 out of people/music, self deprecating or just plain very amusing.

Other classics are, lasting forever. henri and girls never know.

Posted on: 23 February 2014 by Tan y Draig

The 2 bears - be strong

John Grant - pale green Gohsts

Daft Punk - Discovery

Steve Wonder - Innervisions

Leftfield - Leftism

James Blake - Overgrown

Adam Green - sixes & sevens

Bjork - Debut

Tracy Chapman - Tracy Chapman

These are some of the albums that put a smile on my face. Not only for their wonderful content but for their superb recording Quality. A lot of obvious ones I know sorry

Posted on: 23 February 2014 by jerry098

Roy Orbison and friends - A black and white night. Whatever your taste in music this is a gem and available on cd for £1.48 from amazon. Just get it.

Posted on: 23 February 2014 by Kevin-W

20 Jazz-Funk Greats. Gotta love the Gristle:

Posted on: 23 February 2014 by Tony2011

Just puts a smile on me face......anytime... really!

Posted on: 24 February 2014 by Blueknowz

Originally Posted by jerry098:

Roy Orbison and friends - A black and white night. Whatever your taste in music this is a gem and available on cd for £1.48 from amazon. Just get it.

Keeps getting repeat video plays on Sky Arts Channel. Excellent choice

Posted on: 28 February 2014 by Roadie Simon

I,ve had these on vinyl for YEARS. Bobby Charles was a complete surprise to me (that I liked it!!) - It was recommended to me probably over 25 years ago by a guy in Audio T West Hamstead - can't remember his name - but thanks!! - surprised because at the time I was into reggae, punk, electronic etc.....Both albums still sound great & certainly had my money's worth from them.

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