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

A + | WAV

(1979)

I wheeled this out one evening last week for the first time in many years and very much enjoyed listening to it again, so giving it another whirl this morning.

During workout...

Rag 'n Bone Man.

This arrived this morning, first play so far.

Great voice, emotion filled singing, but the whole thing sounds overproduced.

Apparently, some of the more stripped down live versions out there are far better .......... shame really.

This is her first CD. In mine opinion also one of her best.

(1974)

Fancying something by the Eagles this one caught my eye on the Tidal Masters.

"On the Border is the third studio album by the Eagles. During the making of the album, the band experienced significant changes. As the band tried to lean towards a more hard rock sound, they felt that producer Glyn Johns overemphasized their country sound. After recording only two songs, the band let go of Johns and hired Bill Szymczyk. At Frey's request they brought in guitarist Don Felder to add slide guitar to the song "Good Day in Hell". The band was so impressed that they invited Felder to become the fifth Eagle. They credited him as a late arrival on the album's liner notes. The album reached #17 on the charts and sold 2 million copies. The album also released three singles, "Already Gone", "James Dean" and "Best Of My Love". The singles reached #32, #77 and #1 respectively. "Best of My Love" became the band's first of five chart toppers." - Discogs

Metallica ...And Justice For All.

Probably my favourite Metallica album. Played LOUD today

Red Hot Chili Peppers, Blood Sugar Sex Magik.

a £0.99 bargain from Music Magpie.

Robert Plant and the Strange Sensation - Mighty Rearranger.

A mighty fine album from Robert Plant, who continues to look forward, rather than backward.

On CD:-

Mahler 5, Solti.

dave marshall posted:

Robert Plant and the Strange Sensation - Mighty Rearranger.

A mighty fine album from Robert Plant, who continues to look forward, rather than backward.

A slight dig at Mr Page, perhaps?

What I would really like to see is Messrs Page and Plant doing an acoustic blues album, not necessarily rerecording all the blues tunes they plagiarised in the past either. 

Clive B posted:

dave marshall posted:

Robert Plant and the Strange Sensation - Mighty Rearranger.

A mighty fine album from Robert Plant, who continues to look forward, rather than backward.

A slight dig at Mr Page, perhaps?

What I would really like to see is Messrs Page and Plant doing an acoustic blues album, not necessarily rerecording all the blues tunes they plagiarised in the past either. 

Not a direct dig at Jimmy, though it does seem that he simply wants to endlessly recycle Zep glory days.

Planty, on the other hand, seems to be on a forward seeking mission, and fair play to him, as it would have been so easy to kick back and count the money.

Sure, he still plays the odd Zep favourite, as live audiences demand it, but they've been rearranged to the extent that the initial pleasure of recognition soon changes to a grin of admiration that he can take them to a different level.

I'd welcome an acoustic album too, but I feel that Planty has left Pagey too far behind to want to indulge in a nostalgia outing.

Riverside, Second Life Syndrome.

The 2nd Album of the Reality Dream Trilogy. The title track is a masterpiece.

Slim68 posted:

Riverside, Second Life Syndrome.

The 2nd Album of the Reality Dream Trilogy. The title track is a masterpiece.

Super album.

dave marshall posted:

Clive B posted:

dave marshall posted:

Robert Plant and the Strange Sensation - Mighty Rearranger.

A mighty fine album from Robert Plant, who continues to look forward, rather than backward.

A slight dig at Mr Page, perhaps?

What I would really like to see is Messrs Page and Plant doing an acoustic blues album, not necessarily rerecording all the blues tunes they plagiarised in the past either. 

Not a direct dig at Jimmy, though it does seem that he simply wants to endlessly recycle Zep glory days.

Planty, on the other hand, seems to be on a forward seeking mission, and fair play to him, as it would have been so easy to kick back and count the money.

Sure, he still plays the odd Zep favourite, as live audiences demand it, but they've been rearranged to the extent that the initial pleasure of recognition soon changes to a grin of admiration that he can take them to a different level.

I'd welcome an acoustic album too, but I feel that Planty has left Pagey too far behind to want to indulge in a nostalgia outing.

Yes, I accept your point, but it would be just like a couple of old blues men doing what (IMO) they do best. Think Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee in the 21st century. 

Clive B posted:

dave marshall posted:

Clive B posted:

dave marshall posted:

Robert Plant and the Strange Sensation - Mighty Rearranger.

A mighty fine album from Robert Plant, who continues to look forward, rather than backward.

A slight dig at Mr Page, perhaps?

What I would really like to see is Messrs Page and Plant doing an acoustic blues album, not necessarily rerecording all the blues tunes they plagiarised in the past either. 

Not a direct dig at Jimmy, though it does seem that he simply wants to endlessly recycle Zep glory days.

Planty, on the other hand, seems to be on a forward seeking mission, and fair play to him, as it would have been so easy to kick back and count the money.

Sure, he still plays the odd Zep favourite, as live audiences demand it, but they've been rearranged to the extent that the initial pleasure of recognition soon changes to a grin of admiration that he can take them to a different level.

I'd welcome an acoustic album too, but I feel that Planty has left Pagey too far behind to want to indulge in a nostalgia outing.

Yes, I accept your point, but it would be just like a couple of old blues men doing what (IMO) they do best. Think Sonny Terry and Brownie McGee in the 21st century. 

I hadn't thought of it that way! 

dave marshall posted:

Clive B posted:

dave marshall posted:

Clive B posted:

dave marshall posted:

Robert Plant and the Strange Sensation - Mighty Rearranger.

A mighty fine album from Robert Plant, who continues to look forward, rather than backward.

A slight dig at Mr Page, perhaps?

What I would really like to see is Messrs Page and Plant doing an acoustic blues album, not necessarily rerecording all the blues tunes they plagiarised in the past either. 

Not a direct dig at Jimmy, though it does seem that he simply wants to endlessly recycle Zep glory days.

Planty, on the other hand, seems to be on a forward seeking mission, and fair play to him, as it would have been so easy to kick back and count the money.

Sure, he still plays the odd Zep favourite, as live audiences demand it, but they've been rearranged to the extent that the initial pleasure of recognition soon changes to a grin of admiration that he can take them to a different level.

I'd welcome an acoustic album too, but I feel that Planty has left Pagey too far behind to want to indulge in a nostalgia outing.

Yes, I accept your point, but it would be just like a couple of old blues men doing what (IMO) they do best. Think Sonny Terry and Brownie McGee in the 21st century. 

I hadn't thought of it that way! 

Have you checked out the rather brilliant version of 'My Bucket's Got A Hole In It' on YouTube by Page and Plant? That's what I mean. 

Robert Plant and the Sensational Space Shifters - Lullaby and the Ceaseless Roar.

Well, one thing inevitably leads to another, so, why not?

I can see a Zepfest coming on this evening ....................... anyone? 

Clive B posted:

dave marshall posted:

Clive B posted:

dave marshall posted:

Clive B posted:

dave marshall posted:

Robert Plant and the Strange Sensation - Mighty Rearranger.

A mighty fine album from Robert Plant, who continues to look forward, rather than backward.

A slight dig at Mr Page, perhaps?

What I would really like to see is Messrs Page and Plant doing an acoustic blues album, not necessarily rerecording all the blues tunes they plagiarised in the past either. 

Not a direct dig at Jimmy, though it does seem that he simply wants to endlessly recycle Zep glory days.

Planty, on the other hand, seems to be on a forward seeking mission, and fair play to him, as it would have been so easy to kick back and count the money.

Sure, he still plays the odd Zep favourite, as live audiences demand it, but they've been rearranged to the extent that the initial pleasure of recognition soon changes to a grin of admiration that he can take them to a different level.

I'd welcome an acoustic album too, but I feel that Planty has left Pagey too far behind to want to indulge in a nostalgia outing.

Yes, I accept your point, but it would be just like a couple of old blues men doing what (IMO) they do best. Think Sonny Terry and Brownie McGee in the 21st century. 

I hadn't thought of it that way! 

Have you checked out the rather brilliant version of 'My Bucket's Got A Hole In It' on YouTube by Page and Plant? That's what I mean. 

I'll have a look. 

This is so infectious!

Marillion, Script For A Jester Tear.

Insanely brilliant debut album. I never get tired of this.

Clive B posted:

This is so infectious!