What are you listening to and WHY might anyone be interested? (Vol. XIII)
Posted by: Richard Dane on 01 January 2017
2017 has arrived today, so time to start this thread afresh.
Last year's thread can be found here;
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750): Nina Kotova (cello)
Suite for Cello solo no 1 in G major, BWV 1007
Suite for Cello solo no 2 in D minor,BWV 1008
Suite for Cello solo no 3 in C major, BWV 1009
Suite for Cello solo no 4 in E flat major, BWV 1010
Suite for Cello solo no 5 in C minor, BWV 1011
Suite for Cello solo no 6 in D major, BWV 1012
My Afternoon Delight...
This recording delivers a full and immediate sound - borderline bloomy. Performance is a little too "business like" for me.
Duke Robillard - The Acoustic Blues & Roots Of.
Ex Fabulous Thunderbirds guitarist goes acoustic, and turns out a beautifully played and sung album which takes in Delta blues via Texas to the Bayou.
On Tidal.
I'm a bit guilty of "a prophet is never appreciated their home town" type attitude, which I'm rectifying early next month by going to see Mary for the first time.
All these songs have been in the background for the last 30 years, some beautiful songs and performances on here.
.sjb
Sloop John B posted:
I'm a bit guilty of "a prophet is never appreciated their home town" type attitude, which I'm rectifying early next month by going to see Mary for the first time.
All these songs have been in the background for the last 30 years, some beautiful songs and performances on here.
.sjb
Enjoy the gig, I've seen Mary 10 or more times over the last few decades, always with joy. She's got a glorious voice as you know, and is even more communicative live than on recording, a wonderful artist. Bright Blue Rose has been known to leave me rubbing imaginary dust from my eyes live.
I bought this following a recommendation on here and was so impressed I drew it to the attention of a good friend who then borrowed the album from me. Just got it back so giving it a play. Can't make up my mind between this and Live in Paris as to which I like best.
Stevee_S posted:A + 3 | WAV
(1985)
One of my all time favourite bands from their blues beginnings through their commercial rock/blues/DVD/MTV friendly periods and back again. These boys rock and can play as well as anyone out there. The Tops recorded their albums well, this has a DR of 14 and sounds great, as ever.
Great album - not got the time to listen to the whole thing tonight but will give 'Rough Boy' a listen - my favourite track (and video) from this album.
One I think you should listen to Dave as you might quite enjoy it.
If you like it then have a listen to his next one Here I am as that is a good album as well.
Not a well known artist in the UK but should be.
MDS posted:
I bought this following a recommendation on here and was so impressed I drew it to the attention of a good friend who then borrowed the album from me. Just got it back so giving it a play. Can't make up my mind between this and Live in Paris as to which I like best.
The Girl in the Other Room has always been my favourite DK album. She co-wrote the songs on this album with her husband Elvis Costello. Apparently he gave her the confidence to write songs which she has always wanted to do. Some of the songs are very personal to her (Departure Bay for example) and she committed her past experiences and memories to paper in a rather incoherent way and Elvis then structured these into the lyrics you will now hear on this album. The last five tracks I think are sublime.
Me & Mr Johnson. One of Eric's finest. This is one of those records that for me whatever the mood or troubles, good bad or indifferent, it's the one that always makes the sun shine. You don't even need to like blues to like this.
Last one of the evening required quite a number of plays before I started to appreciate this one...
Justin Adams & Juldeh Camara - In Trance.
Two stalwarts from Robert Plant's band, The Sensational Space Shifters, turn out a stunning Afro trance blues album.
Any fans of Tinariwen and others of this genre ought to LOVE this one ............ needs to be played, erm, LOUD!
Final one before bed - just the thing for International Day of Happiness 
Pink Floyd - The Wall
trickydickie posted:nigelb posted:Barbra Lica - I'm Still Learning
Can't recall who recommended this but it is rather lovely. Possibly a bit sugary for some but I like it very much. There is a charming quality to it. Barbra doesn't seem to take herself to seriously which makes this all the more attractive. She can hold a choon too. It just make me smile when I listen - always a good sign.
'Tis on Tidal if you fancy giving this one a go.
Twas me!
I've just discovered this lady, I love the humour in her work. She reminds me of Fredrika Stahl.
I've just got this one and have been listening to it almost constantly, I think I prefer it. Must check out her other album.
Wonderful recommendation Tricky. 'Who Knows' is not on Tidal so I am just going to take a punt and buy it. Judging by 'Im Still Learning' and your recommendation, I am pretty sure I will be happy. Her lyrics ooze charm and, as you quite rightly say, humour.
Mike-B posted:Me & Mr Johnson. One of Eric's finest. This is one of those records that for me whatever the mood or troubles, good bad or indifferent, it's the one that always makes the sun shine. You don't even need to like blues to like this.
If you're liking that one, try this.
Eric Clapton - Sessions For Robert J.
Recorded over several sessions on a largely "one take, no overdubs" basis, with some stellar support musicians, Eric's second tribute to Robert Johnson is even better than the first one, IMHO.
Comes with an accompanying DVD, which ain't half bad either.
ewemon posted:
One I think you should listen to Dave as you might quite enjoy it.
If you like it then have a listen to his next one Here I am as that is a good album as well.
Not a well known artist in the UK but should be.
Tidalising this one as we speak.
Blues out of Africa? ...... tick. Blues out of Denmark? ............whaaaat?
Good shout.
dave marshall posted:If you're liking that one, try this.
Eric Clapton - Sessions For Robert J.
Recorded over several sessions on a largely "one take, no overdubs" basis, with some stellar support musicians, Eric's second tribute to Robert Johnson is even better than the first one, IMHO.
I have it Dave, it's a fine piece of work for sure, but I dunno maybe its a bit too long with two dics (ripped to NAS). I do play it but not so often. Maybe I should cut a playlist of favourite tracks & save that to NAS.
dave marshall posted:ewemon posted:
One I think you should listen to Dave as you might quite enjoy it.
If you like it then have a listen to his next one Here I am as that is a good album as well.
Not a well known artist in the UK but should be.
Tidalising this one as we speak.
Blues out of Africa? ...... tick. Blues out of Denmark? ............whaaaat?
Good shout.
He has made some really good albums.
On CD:-
Sheryl Crow - Wildflower
Erroll Garner: Ready Take One
Ready Take One emerged from the discovery of a group of master session reels from 1967, 1969 & 1971.
Arrived today, first spin:
On PI Recordings from 2015
james n posted:Stevee_S posted:A + 3 | WAV
(1985)
One of my all time favourite bands from their blues beginnings through their commercial rock/blues/DVD/MTV friendly periods and back again. These boys rock and can play as well as anyone out there. The Tops recorded their albums well, this has a DR of 14 and sounds great, as ever.
Great album - not got the time to listen to the whole thing tonight but will give 'Rough Boy' a listen - my favourite track (and video) from this album.
Well remembered, that video to go with the music of Rough Boy is excellent! 
Eagles. Hotel California. On original vinyl from 1976. Listened to this thrice today. While probably the quintessential Eagles album, I'm not sure I'd patently call it their best. The three predecessors to this this were very good as well. Given the personnel changes in the band among those albums, there is a nice development of the band's California Rock sound to be appreciated throughout their discography.
A + 3 | Tidal Masters
(1967)
Because its fifty years old this year and I'm curious as to how this will sound in Hi-Res, a much underrated album at the time and one (unlike their debut) where session musicians were used only when completely necessary, and even then it was only Chip Douglas (ex of The Turtles, poached by Nesmith to produce the album) who played the occasional bass part, and one french horn player, who appeared in Shades of Gray.
Had the annoyance before that my nds wasn't found by the app and had to switch it off to fix it......, anyhow now playing this haunting music which is well played...
