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At the Olympia.. for the former and Live at Bradleys for the latter.For those in other threads bemoaning the lack of "tuneful" jazz these are excellent live Piano Jazz albums by masters of the art.Highly recommended.Colin Lorenson

hi folks,while rummaging through my hifi folder to clear out useless stuff i came across something quite interesting. its a posting from jv in response to an earlier one of mine on keith jarrett's "the koln concert". I only had a printout (wish we had...

Just wanted to share with you a gem I discovered a short while back.The self-titled debut album from Cara Dillon is, I think, a wonderful thing - for those of you that like the irish pop / rock / folk kinda thing.I know that categorisation may sound a...

I have had this composer recommended by a friend who knows I have Phillip Glass and John Tavener in my CD collection.Can anyone tell me where I might start with his recordings? It is not practicable to borrow CD's from the guy at the moment.Bruce

In an effort to broaden my CD collection I have gone on the hunt for some new music. Previous efforts to do this have resulted in a pretty attrocious hit rate. I thought I would solicit the views of this informed place on my intended purchases with...

Now what shall I use for a bat deterrent?

obviously on verve. sound quality leaves a LOT to be desired. but fabulous album -- i'm sure i have mentioned it before here??enjoyken

I don't know if any of you heard Jonathan Ross interview Bill Wyman a while back for radio2 (you can hear the interview along with loads of others at http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/shows/jonathan_ross/audio_replay.shtml ) Jonathan Ross asked Bill Wyman...

Ok,imagine,it's saturday night,the supposedly social highlight of the week,you've had a hard week at work and you are told in no uncertain circumstance by your "significant other", that you *ARE* going out on saturday night,when all you really want is...

Anyone know what Cracker (either collectively or individually) have been up to since "Kerosene Hat" was released?I've got some earlier stuff, and some Camper Van Beethoven (a previous incarnation) but haven't heard anything of them for a number of years.

Mr Postman delivered some vinyl to me, but put it under the garage door. Then a member of the family decided to drive over it, front and back wheels! It survived!!!!Sounds pretty good too...I couldn't believe it.Who said that the vinyl format wasn't...

if you want to venture out a little -- try "spirit of the century". its got a string gospel theme, but dont let that put your off (or on?). the music and singing is first class and spirited. the strong clean bass lines should give your sbl's (why do i...

While browsing earlier today I thought I'd give Captain Beefheart a try so I picked up "Trout Mask Replica" on CD. I'm glad it was cheap because rarely have I heard such utter garbage! No, not even when James (sybil) played some of his CD's have I...

I haven't had much exposure to Blues, only a few Muddy Waters and Keb Mo CD's and LP's. I've been enjoying listening to these lately and I've been wondering what else I should consider getting.CheersSteve

Can I ask the forum which Beefheart albums they would recommend as essential? I searched the Music Room just now and came up with zilch info - which was a suprise (try a search on FZ frinstance!)I'm currently into Ice Cream for Crow and Safe as Milk...

Cuttin' Heads, is great.Beautiful HDCD recording and grooves along with his characteristic bouncing snare sound.It's about 40 minutes long, which is normally a good sign as well.Get it from the States, if possible.

Does anyone know of a good quality 'best of kinks' lp that i could get on vinyl.I have one already but the recording quality is terrible. Are the CD recordings a better way to go?

Any 'Ash' fans out there? You may not be aware that there are two web sites, run by different factions of the band, past and present. One of them is offering the 4 CD box set 'Distillation' for £30 inc p&p, which is a flippin' bargain. Check out:- www.wishboneash.com and www.wishboneash.co.uk

The WallWhite AlbumThe Lamb...Exile on...Yellowbrick RoadBesides some of the more obvious double albums(maybe not the last one) what are some of your favourites over the years??

Today I heard a snippet ot two by this trio, it sounded like an almost up to date Peter Green. Has anybody really listened to any albums from this guy ?If so, can anybody make a definitive recommendationPeter

just "discovered" this vinyl gem in my collection today. (curious) combination of arne on saxophone by and gustav on organ. very well recorded, very relaxing, very good. not sure when i bought this -- but i am glad i did. how do/did these guys make...

I'm a bit of a 'Dan' freak and have the 4 CD set; 'Citizen' which is excellent.However; a friend played me the recently released double compilation 'Show Biz Kids'. The bongo introduction is back on the start of 'Rikki' and the recorded quality is a...

Always in search of new sounds, I thought I would share with you lads and lassies my current most played albums. So here goes in no particular order:Simian : Chemistry is what we areThe avalanches: since I left youThe lithium project: Passo fundoBob...

Vicki Peterson, guitarist for the Bangles is 44 today. Where did all that time go?Man, has world changed since 1985.BTW, those 50 cent Bangles LPs are some of the better pressings of 80's pop.cheersmike

A link to the following article published in "Le Monde" was distributed today via the Analogue Addicts mailing list. I've used an Altavista translator to get a rough rendering for the english speakers among us. Hope you enjoy...I think it's fun to...