Music Room

There’s been a lot of discussion recently on disappointing albums, worst albums etc. One aspect is how can groups, singers put one really awful track, one that’s almost universally despised by their fans. Two examples I can think of...

Thought some of you may find this interesting. For anyone interested, tickets are now shipping from the Burning Shed site.Full details:Celebrated Ambient musician Roger Eno will be releasing a new album through online record label Burning Shed early...

No, this is not a dissertation on Schumann’s two famed personae Florestan and Eusebius; rather, it is a comparison of two new(ish) recordings of solo works by Schumann. One is the recent release on DG of Maurizio Pollini playing the...

I've looked at the "Essential new albums of 2001" and the other lists -- some good new stuff is not being mentioned. Examples:The Detachment Kit: They Raging/Quiet Army. New Chicago band. Driving, raw, and very good.Explosions in the Sky: Those Who...

As I'm sure many of you know, he made three of his earliest recordings for Prestige, two of which from the early '60s--"Inside Dave Van Ronk" and "Folksinger"--were reissued as a Fantasy twofer in the early '70s and have remained in print since then....

I have a couple of their racks and I really like them. I've been looking to get another and have had no luck finding the company. I seem to remember that they were out of Colorado. Anyone have any info about how I can contact them if they still exist?

Received the remasters today of: Five Leaves Left Bryter Layter Pink Moon Can report that they sound substantially better than the ones in the Rykodisc produced box-set; 'Fruit Tree'. Around £25 including p&p from www.absound.ca

In a vein similar to that of the 'Worst Song' thread, which album has disappointed you most on first (and any subsequent) listen?This doesn't have to be because the music was bad, but could be just not what you expected to hear.Me, I'm going for...

Well I bought an album by a canadian set up called Smog, its duely arrived via Amazon and to be honest I am not sure what to make of it.Initial impressions are: Excellent recording, very dark musically, not sure if I like it.I believe Smog may be a...

Then have a look herePete.

Which conductors are the best, and who is truly overrated?I was thinking of various generations.The first generation is conductors who are in their prime right now - CD-age guys.2: the previous generation, conductors who are either pretty old, or who...

I was ill the other day, so I bought a CD to cheer myself up..I bought Elbow , "asleep...." a Brits award nomineeI bought it as I thought that Stephen Bennet had recommended it! Now I am not ill I realise he recommended Henry Fool, not Elbow, simple...

Hi Folks,Just curious who out there has bought or heard any of the Sundazed Soul reissues? I've seen some in the stores that look pretty cool--the Booker T, the Otis Redding, etc, but haven't taken the plunge. In some cases I already have early...

Well I thought, gary you have a great girlfriend who puts up with half a living room of wires and stereo and macs and stuff (plus hours of geeking)so I had better treat her.Being a chef I did a nice meal, and towards the end of the evening put on...

Just seen that Keith Jarrett, Gary Peacock and Jack DeJohnette are playing the Boston Symphony Hall, March 8th.Check the linkHereRegardsAndy

Just picked up the Nick Drake box set titled 'fruit tree' - awsome if you like accoustic. Have also been looking at other box sets, Bob Dylan, John Lennon (any body have this one?) and the live version of The Wall recorded in London. I am a little...

I need to expand my collection in this area and am a little stuck for ideas so can I ask.What are your favourite Film Soundtrack albums?FWIW My current faves are:American Beauty - Thomas Newman - Heard the opening track of this through the 1500/DBL at...

I'd love suggestions for CD's that were recorded/mastered really well?I have good Naim gear (CDS2, SCAP, 72, 135s) and I love CDs that project a true realism (live or in studio)!Thanks,kevin

I have never heard his voice reproduced better than on Naim gear.If you agree what is the best JT track in your opinion.

Anyone catch the Channel 4 prog on the above, about a week ago?Irish singer/songwriter. Beautifully haunting stuff.I can find two EP's listed, but no sign of the full album that's supposed to be out this month.

I see in the latest brochure sent from Audiophile Candy that the four LP Echoes is now avilable for 34.99Has anyone got this, and what does it sound like, I would be espcially interested if said person also owns the CD and the comparisons thereof.My...

I found this recently: www.philipglass.com a pretty comprehensive site with everything you'd expect, and then ..... a very strange & interesting applet [top right hand corner of the page] called 'The Glass Machine', apparently an IBM research project, which when launched allows you to play with sliders that sort Glass's work by date, density, amount of diddle diddle etc. The fascinating thing is that it allows you to hear loads of stuff that hasn't been commercially recorded [Fall of The...

I have been exchanging emails with a couple of regulars here recently regarding my true passion - record collecting (the hi-fi is just a tool to play the records on!). I am curious to know how many here regularly go to any length to find that original...

Thanks to a tidy bonus from Christmas I have a few pounds for some new music.This week I has been mostly listening too:DreadzoneNightmares on WaxGroove ArmardaToscaCan anyone recommend some titles along this musical groove?Thanks

A long shot I know, but after hearing the other day on R4's Today prog that Finnistaire was being renamed Fitzroy, my mind wandered back a few years to a wonderful piece of music I once heard on R3 while driving home from work, which comprised a...