Very good album , it loses its edge a few songs in and becomes a bit smooth for me , never the less 8/10.
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Very good album , it loses its edge a few songs in and becomes a bit smooth for me , never the less 8/10.
It didn't inspire nor repulse. So a 6 from me
I do feel I should give it another listen so it's saved as a playlist.
One of these days... I'm going to cut you into little pieces.
I've listened to it 3 times now and really cannot make my mind up regarding the whole album.
Some tracks I like, some I am indifferent to.
Some strange phasing (reverb / echo / or some effect) on a couple of tracks which was strange. 7/10.
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Loudspeakers: Harbeth HL-K6
Quad 99 CD, Amplifier: Teac A H 500i, Loudspeakers: SCM11
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Before you criticise a man, walk a mile in his shoes. Then, when you do - you'll be a mile away. And have his shoes.
Wavy grooves go thru a RigB 540ML on an SL1500C. Digits stream from a cheapie CDP and a Sonos, into a Yamaha 803D driving Kralk Audio little 'uns. I used to have a Linn but I'm better now.
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I'm Dave.
I've long been a Jackie Leven fan since I first heard a track on a Cooking Vinyl sampler in the 90's. Since then I bought a good few of his albums including this one, which I'm giving a strong 8/10.
My personal favourite is The Mystery Of Love Is Greater Than The Mystery Of Death . Unfortunately the fates conspired on several occasions and I never did manage to get to see him live, but I did buy a live CD of his called The Wanderer which gives you a good taste of the Jackie Leven experience, jokes and bad language included.
I like everything really. From the britpop bands like UB40 right back to classic rock, like Wings. They're only the band the Beatles could have been.
This is what I love about the Album Club, not only are you reminded of artist(e)s you already know, but are introduced to new ones.
I hadn't heard of Jackie Leven before, but on listening I will be investigating more of his material. Some of it is a little 'dark' for my taste but thank you for suggesting it as an Album Club choice.
8/10 from me.
Good one Jason!
Barry
Glad you liked it Barry. I agree he does veer in to some dark territory, but that in a funny way is what I love about him - unafraid to document all the human condition, warts and all. Then he'll pull out something staggeringly beautiful, like this:
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Before you criticise a man, walk a mile in his shoes. Then, when you do - you'll be a mile away. And have his shoes.
Wavy grooves go thru a RigB 540ML on an SL1500C. Digits stream from a cheapie CDP and a Sonos, into a Yamaha 803D driving Kralk Audio little 'uns. I used to have a Linn but I'm better now.
I was introduced to this artist recently and wondered why I hadn't heard of him, as he is very prolific.
Some of his lyrics are very amusing, like him a lot.