Spinning Today - What Are You Listening To Right Now? (Part 3)

[Barry]

More from ragin' Roger:

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81-ovjn88ZL._AC_SX679_.jpg

Still trying to get into both that one and 'Radio Chaos'.

Played 'Pros and Cons of Hitch-hiking' the other day - still unsure about it. Is it meant to be a concept album?

[AJSki2fly]

Steely Dan – The Royal Scam
Label: ABC Records – ABCL 5161, ABC Records – ABCD 931
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Repress
Country: UK
Released: 1976

https://i.discogs.com/P9KIg4hm7n2fK2FJCcR53wOWsgIzciqolzvJ_LquuM4/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:600/w:600/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTk2Nzc1/Ny0xMTc5OTk4OTgz/LmpwZWc.jpeg

[Barry]

Anita's out of the house for a couple of hours, so time for some extreme loudness.

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71b1ApY9t5L._AC_SX679_.jpg

Now we're talking! 😀 😀 😀

[Barry]

Steely Dan – The Royal Scam
Label: ABC Records – ABCL 5161, ABC Records – ABCD 931
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Repress
Country: UK
Released: 1976

https://i.discogs.com/P9KIg4hm7n2fK2FJCcR53wOWsgIzciqolzvJ_LquuM4/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:600/w:600/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTk2Nzc1/Ny0xMTc5OTk4OTgz/LmpwZWc.jpeg

One of the very few Dan albums I don't have. Wasn't into the Dan in those days, and would have been put off by the cover.

Is it worth my while acquiring a copy?

[Pigmy Pony]

Still trying to get into both that one and 'Radio Chaos'.

Played 'Pros and Cons of Hitch-hiking' the other day - still unsure about it. Is it meant to be a concept album?

This one ("Is this the Life we really Want") seems to be widely regarded as his most musical and listenable effort. It is growing on me, but I wish I'd got it on CD - I seem to spend more time getting up to change the record than listening. It is only 55 minutes long, spread over two discs. I think I may be getting lazy and impatient in my old age...

I haven't heard Radio Kaos since the 80s, so I can't remember what it was like. But I never got round to buying it, which tells me something. I do think that both Waters and Pink Floyd were better together.

[Pigmy Pony]

As for 'Pros and Cons of Hitch hiking', I've never heard that, though if he'd released a follow-up called 'The Pros and Cons of giving Roger Waters a Lift' I would have bought that :) Might have been funny.

[AJSki2fly]

The Beatles – Abbey Road
Label: Apple Records – PCS 7088
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue
Country: UK

https://i.discogs.com/O1dXxdkFZykdPTtOjPChMw6k5DeN3ee0xtIZrm8zXrA/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:598/w:600/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTI1OTU2/ODYtMTM1NzMwMzA1/NC01MzA0LmpwZWc.jpeg

[Idlewithnodrive]

Now we're talking! �� �� ��

Probably the only artist where I can't separate the man from the music.

[Pigmy Pony]

One of the very few Dan albums I don't have. Wasn't into the Dan in those days, and would have been put off by the cover.

Is it worth my while acquiring a copy?

I'll answer this on Adrian's behalf: Definitely! Some great songs on there, and the production (as always) is first class. I've had a copy of this since it was first released. Agree about the album art though, it's a bit grim.

[AJSki2fly]

One of the very few Dan albums I don't have. Wasn't into the Dan in those days, and would have been put off by the cover.

Is it worth my while acquiring a copy?

Hi Barry, sorry been a bit distracted recently, I have all Steely Dan’s albums, IMHO one of the greats of the past 50-60 years. The amazing thing with them is that every album is wonderfully recorded and produced, and I can’t think of one bad song on any album, Each album has a particular feel, but interestingly the tracks are usually varied.

In answer to you question, it a BIG YES!


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[Pigmy Pony]

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[Pigmy Pony]

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/610AoSRMWVL.__AC_SX300_SY300_QL70_ML2_.jpg

[Pigmy Pony]

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/617RvHVCRhL._AC_SX425_.jpg

[Idlewithnodrive]

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/9/e/9ef574008e3494d33c51eb77ede7a9c116f5cf76.jpeg

Goes by the snappy title of Cease and Resist - Sonic Subversion and Anarcho Punk in the UK 1979 - 1986

A fair few absolutely belting tracks on it ��

[Idlewithnodrive]

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/c/d/cde643cfcf6aee704447ad3a41d1c12cd35e4eeb.jpeg

[Idlewithnodrive]

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/2/c/2cf8eade13f841bd65d5d522ccf1c31dc7973a45.jpeg

[Barry]

Roger Waters – 'The Pros And Cons Of Hitch Hiking'

https://i.discogs.com/YUTNKokfEFODdqSy59Tcr8BV2i_S6vDe8EmPsuMsL9s/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:600/w:596/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTE2OTc0/MzItMTcwNzQyMzEw/Ni00MDUwLmpwZWc.jpeg

Genre: Rock
Style: Blues Rock, Classic Rock
Year: 1984

[Barry]

Roger Waters – 'In The Flesh'

https://i.discogs.com/rMOWUHyWJyWRC_AF07IH0N9xOsVrdx7X-ZiLp_QHFns/rs:fit/g:sm/q:40/h:300/w:300/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTEzNzY1/MDMtMTIxNDI4MDQ1/OC5qcGVn.jpeg

Genre: Rock, Blues
Style: Acoustic, Prog Rock, Arena Rock, Rock & Roll
Year: 2000

[Barry]

Ryan Adams – 'Ryan Adams'

https://i.discogs.com/Wl-sLN41UFUCo7wSpWO0380rJhdG0-svGWN6H4ZGzw8/rs:fit/g:sm/q:40/h:300/w:300/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTYwNjk5/ODktMTQ5MzYwMTI5/My03ODE4LmpwZWc.jpeg

Genre: Rock, Pop
Style: Alternative Rock
Year: 2014

[Barry]

Japan – 'The Very Best Of'

https://i.discogs.com/BPvP5j0w5nErF0woRLj64hzaeFZj7r88GsBK5ruucMo/rs:fit/g:sm/q:40/h:300/w:300/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTcwMDky/Ny0xMjQ3OTY0Mjkz/LmpwZWc.jpeg

Label: Virgin – CDV 3018, Virgin – 0946 357633 2 4, Virgin – 00946 357633 2 4
Format: CD, Compilation, Mediamotion
Country: Europe
Released: Mar 27, 2006
Genre: Electronic, Rock, Pop
Style: Synth-pop, New Wave, Art Rock

[Barry]

The Psychedelic Furs – 'The Psychedelic Furs'

https://i.discogs.com/Rnlz0YZAIdL_IxEHHgmHyn5cI0gXQ7WEc1ocz3U0A8I/rs:fit/g:sm/q:40/h:300/w:300/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTM5NTMx/NTctMTM1MDM0MTE1/NC03OTQ4LmpwZWc.jpeg

Label: CBS – CBS 84084, CBS – S CBS 84084
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Pink Cover
Country: UK
Released: March 7, 1980
Genre: Rock
Style: Alternative Rock, New Wave

[Barry]

Rolling Stones – 'Blue & Lonesome'

https://i.discogs.com/zzAk-H7xDLJymEPcWFGn_TM4wBCASRXojg5LdB__TPA/rs:fit/g:sm/q:40/h:300/w:300/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTk0Nzkw/ODgtMTQ5MDQ4MjUx/My0zMTgxLmpwZWc.jpeg

Label: Polydor – 572 383-8, Rolling Stones Records – 572 383-8
Format: CD, Album
Country: Europe
Released: December 2, 2016
Genre: Rock, Blues
Style: Electric Blues, Chicago Blues

[Barry]

Seasick Steve – 'Walkin' Man The Best Of'

https://i.discogs.com/UGQpxhlabcm3WUPvdUmrqY_p3A4Jp8o6TkWzujicfpE/rs:fit/g:sm/q:40/h:300/w:300/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTQ5NzE5/MDMtMTYxMDM3MzQ4/Mi0xNDY3LmpwZWc.jpeg

Label: Rhino Records (2) – 825646634033
Format: CD, Album, Compilation
Country: UK
Released: 2011
Genre: Rock, Blues, Folk, World, & Country
Style: Blues Rock

[Barry]

Zoot Money – 'Fully Clothed & Naked'

https://i.discogs.com/27l_UlxAu1VwviNjXCKl8DIdCB0KbxT9ug_XiOONlrE/rs:fit/g:sm/q:40/h:300/w:300/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTUyNTEy/NTItMTYwNzQ2MDIy/My0xNzM4LmpwZWc.jpeg

Label: Indigo Delux – IGOCD 529
Format: CD, Album
Country: UK
Released: 2000
Genre: Jazz, Blues
Style: Rhythm & Blues

[Idlewithnodrive]

Excellent band, decent Album.

[Barry]

The Beatles – 'Revolver'

https://i.discogs.com/_NJkCgP5wCGkMqSRlh1v_QIt-3Psv7bSzj1jkmugtfU/rs:fit/g:sm/q:40/h:300/w:300/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTQyNTA2/NjItMTM2MDU4MTc2/OS04Mjg2LmpwZWc.jpeg

Genre: Rock
Style: Beat, Psychedelic Rock
Year: 1966

[Barry]

Sacred Spirit – 'Sacred Spirit'

https://i.discogs.com/ZT3PaAHRPlzhfJPnZhMX_dNtnGZElNjD3mdyd-YtB5Q/rs:fit/g:sm/q:40/h:300/w:300/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTMyNjY2/MTMtMTMyNTE1ODg1/OC5qcGVn.jpeg

Label: Virgin Records America, Inc. – 8 40352 2 8
Format: CD, Album
Country: US
Released: 1994
Genre: Electronic
Style: Tribal House, Downtempo

[Barry]

Martha Wainwright – 'Martha Wainwright'

https://i.discogs.com/BqtBbS0msvHL1qL3KJU3squzjdqDhrl7NnkasKo9yV8/rs:fit/g:sm/q:40/h:300/w:300/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTgyNzI3/NC0xNTUxNTQ5NTc2/LTkzNTQuanBlZw.jpeg

Label: V2 – VVR1035692
Format: CD, Album, Special Edition
Country: Europe
Released: 2005
Genre: Rock
Style: Alternative Rock, Acoustic, Indie Rock

[Pigmy Pony]

The Psychedelic Furs – 'The Psychedelic Furs'

https://i.discogs.com/Rnlz0YZAIdL_IxEHHgmHyn5cI0gXQ7WEc1ocz3U0A8I/rs:fit/g:sm/q:40/h:300/w:300/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTM5NTMx/NTctMTM1MDM0MTE1/NC03OTQ4LmpwZWc.jpeg

Label: CBS – CBS 84084, CBS – S CBS 84084
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Pink Cover
Country: UK
Released: March 7, 1980
Genre: Rock
Style: Alternative Rock, New Wave

That pink cover looks pretty :)

[Pigmy Pony]

Martha Wainwright – 'Martha Wainwright'

https://i.discogs.com/BqtBbS0msvHL1qL3KJU3squzjdqDhrl7NnkasKo9yV8/rs:fit/g:sm/q:40/h:300/w:300/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTgyNzI3/NC0xNTUxNTQ5NTc2/LTkzNTQuanBlZw.jpeg

Label: V2 – VVR1035692
Format: CD, Album, Special Edition
Country: Europe
Released: 2005
Genre: Rock
Style: Alternative Rock, Acoustic, Indie Rock

Quite a varied selection yesterday Barry, mostly unfamiliar to me - what's the Martha Wainwright album like, all I know of her is that she comes from a very musical family.

[Pigmy Pony]

https://i.discogs.com/YpLq2eqO6GKEYYoUqmwH04oyw2s1r7BCHSoIZAxBwYg/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:600/w:600/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTIxNTkx/MDYtMTM5NDg3NDUz/MS02Mzc5LmpwZWc.jpeg

[Dom66]

https://i.postimg.cc/Lsny6c2h/LP1816.jpg

[Dom66]

https://i.postimg.cc/cJr9JXg4/LP1817.jpg

[Pigmy Pony]

https://i.postimg.cc/cJr9JXg4/LP1817.jpg

This is one I've considered getting for about 20 years now, but always forget when it's record-buying time :doh:

[Barry]

Chicago Transit Authority – 'Chicago Transit Authority'

https://i.discogs.com/McNpNw8rvy8rl8WB8ynVDNQ6oXiu3j2xWiqx0P4hVII/rs:fit/g:sm/q:40/h:300/w:300/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTgzMjYw/OS0xNjMxNzE5NzUy/LTc0MzkuanBlZw.jpeg

Label: CBS – S 66221, CBS – GP 8
Format: 2 x Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold
Country: Europe
Released: 1969
Genre: Jazz, Rock, Funk / Soul
Style: Jazz-Rock, Pop Rock, Funk

This is their debut album. It's and excellent start: hard hitting and somewhat political. Thereafter, they changed their name to 'Chicago' and, IMO, descended into easy listening American AOR.

[Barry]

Martha Wainwright – 'Martha Wainwright'

https://i.discogs.com/LXqAjB1M66Naqg9jqyDsbMvrmZJqKbjM3YijX8suUi4/rs:fit/g:sm/q:40/h:300/w:300/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTE0MTM0/NTYtMTIxNzYxNDUy/MS5qcGVn.jpeg

Label: Drowned In Sound Recordings – DiS0011
Format: CD, Album
Country: UK
Released: 2005
Genre: Rock, Folk, World, & Country
Style: Alternative Rock, Acoustic, Folk Rock, Indie Rock, Folk

Picked this up in a charity shop; brand new and still wrapped in cellophane for 50p. I'm still getting into it, but so far I like what I hear. She has a good voice, and would describe her work as intellegent, angry and bohemian.

[Barry]

Liars Dance – 'Liars Dance'

https://i.discogs.com/XCmI-5qnygsTDexRrolNvc_MMgesAhQ7uSQVMh3cSm0/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:575/w:573/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTExMTg0/MTczLTE1MTIxMjUy/ODEtNTM5My5tcG8.jpeg

Label: Farewell Music – 261 088
Format: CD, Album
Country: Switzerland
Released: 1995
Genre: Rock
Style: Folk Rock, Prog Rock

and

Liars Dance – 'Mystery Tales'

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Again, bought from a charity shop, new and still shrink-wrapped.

Didn't know what to expect from this Swiss rock group, but am always ready to take a punt. So far I like what I hear, but will take a couple more listens to determine whether they are are a keeper or not. Some covers of songs by Kate Bush along with their own self-penned work.

[Macca]

https://i.ibb.co/MPXmqzW/11-tracks.jpg (https://imgbb.com/)

Outstanding 1994 solo effort from Walter Becker.

[Barry]

https://i.ibb.co/MPXmqzW/11-tracks.jpg (https://imgbb.com/)

Outstanding 1994 solo effort from Walter Becker.

I'll have to investigate that one Martin. So far I haven't been that impressed with Donald Fagin's solo output.

[Macca]

I'll have to investigate that one Martin. So far I haven't been that impressed with Donald Fagin's solo output.

It's totally different.

[rmcin626]

I'll have to investigate that one Martin. So far I haven't been that impressed with Donald Fagin's solo output.

The Nightfly is one of my favorite albums and is played regularly

[Barry]

The Nightfly is one of my favorite albums and is played regularly

Nightfly is the only Fagin album I have kept. It's OK, but doesn’t encourage me to investigate further.

[Idlewithnodrive]

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/5/8/589f7d220cec6d9b51a273ea3739ce6c322fde48.jpeg

One of the best BBC Sessions Albums, imo.

[rmcin626]

Nightfly is the only Fagin album I have kept. It's OK, but doesn’t encourage me to investigate further.

As always all down to personal taste.

[Idlewithnodrive]

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/5/3/538377aea11985611e1ca7d093d6653253e2abc7.jpeg
Another goodie.

[Dom66]

https://i.postimg.cc/CK5RS0Sv/LP1818.jpg

[Barry]

Another good one there Dom. :)

[Idlewithnodrive]

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Aphex Twin - Drukqs

When this was first released (2001 - Warp) I wasn’t at all sure, I thought it was just a mash up of old work, literally just fulfilling his Warp contract.

I now think that it absolutely typifies what he does and would put it up there amongst his best.

Edit: and Track 11 is an absolute Monster for testing out your systems soundstaging, talk about sounds appearing everywhere! ::eek:

[Idlewithnodrive]

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[Dom66]

https://i.postimg.cc/dV2tmnRK/LP1819.jpg

[Dom66]

https://i.postimg.cc/7Lsf2KhD/LP1820.jpg

[Barry]

https://i.postimg.cc/7Lsf2KhD/LP1820.jpg

LOL - I was playing their debut album last night.

[Dom66]

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[Dom66]

https://i.postimg.cc/W1JDBZvJ/LP1822.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/MGmGwbrX/LP1823.jpg

[Macca]

https://i.postimg.cc/W1JDBZvJ/LP1822.jpg



My favourite of his.

Some say that lyrically it is misanthropic and misogynistic but that might be why I like it. Plus most of the music is just superb.

[Pigmy Pony]

My favourite of his.

Some say that lyrically it is misanthropic and misogynistic but that might be why I like it. Plus most of the music is just superb.

Yes it is. No idea what happened to my old vinyl copy, but I know I wouldn't have sold it. Must get another.

[Macca]

Yes it is. No idea what happened to my old vinyl copy, but I know I wouldn't have sold it. Must get another.

I got one you can have, it's pretty minty I think.

Just listening to it now (on CD), it really is such a quality album. Plus his Dylan impression on 'Flakes' always makes me laugh.

[Barry]

Zappa produced an enormous canon of work going through many directions. I find his 'vaudeville' period lyrically puerile, but put up with it for his superb guitar playing.

I saw him in London years ago - it was his "Titties and Beer" tour and he was excellent. A true showman.

[rmcin626]

Zappa and Beefheart , never owned anything by either of them, neither to my taste in music

[Macca]

Zappa and Beefheart , never owned anything by either of them, neither to my taste in music

Zappa did all sorts, I find a lot it unlistenable but the stuff he did that I like, I really like.

Got quite a lot of Beefheart's stuff when I was young, but now I only ever listen to 'Clear Spot'. Most of it is just too self-indulgent for me.

[Pigmy Pony]

Zappa produced an enormous canon of work going through many directions. I find his 'vaudeville' period lyrically puerile, but put up with it for his superb guitar playing.

I saw him in London years ago - it was his "Titties and Beer" tour and he was excellent. A true showman.

That wasn't when he got chucked off the stage was it?

I've heard it said that you either 'get' his music or you don't, which suggests to me a kind of elitism, which i don't agree with. It's perfectly possible to like some but not all of his output. I for one really like his 'Hot rats' albums, but then cannot get on with "Weasels ripped my flesh". I can't even say I prefer his earlier or later stuff, it's quite random.

In interview, Billy Bob Thornton described his guitar playing as sounding like razor blades, and I know what he means. So I thought I would love his box set "Shut up 'n' Play Yer Guitar". I didn't. No way would I sit through all three discs. Too much of a good thing perhaps.

My favourite would have to be "Overnite Sensation" (indeed the song "Montana" is where my username comes from) :) Might put that on after this, which I'm currently playing:

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71NrantGR9L._AC_SX425_.jpg

[Pigmy Pony]

I got one you can have, it's pretty minty I think.

Just listening to it now (on CD), it really is such a quality album. Plus his Dylan impression on 'Flakes' always makes me laugh.

Thanks Mart, I'll take you up on that. Some Zappa albums have become quite pricey. Agree about "Flakes", he sounds more like Dylan than Dylan :)

[rmcin626]

Currently streaming this , Tucker Zimmerman
https://i.ibb.co/M5b0bq1/IMG-0086.jpg (https://ibb.co/5xdHdqj)

[Pigmy Pony]

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/A1Oei2JOiaL._AC_SX425_.jpg

[Macca]

Thanks Mart, I'll take you up on that. Some Zappa albums have become quite pricey. Agree about "Flakes", he sounds more like Dylan than Dylan :)

I looked it up and apparently it's not Zappa who does Dylan, it's Adrian Belew.

I reckon it's Zappa who interjects with 'Wanna buy some mandies, Bob?'

'Mandies' are MDMA tabs. I wondered about that for years before the internet came along and gave the answer.

[Barry]

Zappa did all sorts, I find a lot it unlistenable but the stuff he did that I like, I really like.

Got quite a lot of Beefheart's stuff when I was young, but now I only ever listen to 'Clear Spot'. Most of it is just too self-indulgent for me.

Agree Beefheart can be very self indulgent. His 'Trout Mask Replica' is, to my ears, unlistenable. Yet it appears in the top most influential discs of the last fifty years or so. Goodness knows why - I have a theory that no-one understands it but critics are too afraid to admit it. One theory is that Beefheart came in the studio to record it wearing a new hat that he refused to remove so as to use headphones. This meant he couldn't hear what the others were playing in their own booths, so was out of time with all of them. I think this theory far-fetched. The fact the record was produced by Zappa, who also was a champion of the equally unlistenable Wild Man Fisher, I think has a lot to do with it.

That said I do like his debut album 'Safe as Milk' and 'Clear Spot'. There are a couple of others I have which aren't too bad.

[Pigmy Pony]

Time for one more before Mrs. P gets home to spoil my fun.

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81XabGLIBUL.__AC_SY300_SX300_QL70_ML2_.jpg

[Barry]

Ah, "Hot Rats, part II". :)

(See if you can listen to 'Chunga's Revenge' before Anita tells you to "turn that awful music off". ;) )

[Pigmy Pony]

I looked it up and apparently it's not Zappa who does Dylan, it's Adrian Belew.

I reckon it's Zappa who interjects with 'Wanna buy some mandies, Bob?'

'Mandies' are MDMA tabs. I wondered about that for years before the internet came along and gave the answer.

Yeah, I'd assumed it was Frank...

Your internet's broke Mart, Mandies (a nickname for Mandrax) was a powerful sedative, also called Quaaludes in the US. Deadly dangerous and super addictive, I think they stopped being made years ago.

I know, nobody likes a smartarse. But Bob Dylan on MDMA, that would be quite a combination :D

[Pigmy Pony]

Ah, "Hot Rats, part II". :)

(See if you can listen to 'Chunga's Revenge' before Anita tells you to "turn that awful music off". ;) )

Would if I could but I can't, I haven't got that one :doh: Currently I only have about a dozen albums of his. I gave up attempting his entire discography many years ago, when it numbered about 50 - God knows how many there'll be by now.

[Idlewithnodrive]

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Rjd2 - The Horror

[Macca]

Yeah, I'd assumed it was Frank...

Your internet's broke Mart, Mandies (a nickname for Mandrax) was a powerful sedative, also called Quaaludes in the US. Deadly dangerous and super addictive, I think they stopped being made years ago.

I know, nobody likes a smartarse. But Bob Dylan on MDMA, that would be quite a combination :D

And there I was thinking I knew that for all those years.

Internet does link 'mandy' with MDMA but Mandrax does make more sense.

[Idlewithnodrive]

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[Idlewithnodrive]

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[Idlewithnodrive]

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[Pigmy Pony]

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/4/e/4ea5e95180cd16f35d3701c8413a5d00a4062c28.jpeg

For a moment I thought 'Hmm, I might like that', then when I looked into it I found I already have it, but mine is a reissue with a picture of the band on it :doh: Oh well, good album.

[Idlewithnodrive]

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[Idlewithnodrive]

Don't you hate it when that happens.

[Idlewithnodrive]

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Edit: Shit, that’s it, I’m officially old, or morbidly pissed. For the first time ever I find myself bopping along to “Stairway to Heaven” :disappointed: My time left on this planet is now significantly less than brief.

Old boy Classic

[Idlewithnodrive]

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13th Floor Elevators - Easter Everywhere

[Barry]

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13th Floor Elevators - Easter Everywhere

Good one Mike :)

[Idlewithnodrive]

Good one Mike :)

Thank you, it's a fabulous boxset, well worth owning if you're a fan.

[Macca]

1978 effort from Tull - one of their best IMO.

https://i.ibb.co/CKnQdsf/horses.jpg (https://ibb.co/pj3dDrS)

[Dom66]

https://i.postimg.cc/WzhCPRHG/LP1824.jpg

[Macca]

https://i.ibb.co/d4STBS4/doors.jpg (https://ibb.co/m5mjJm5)

[Us-&-Them]

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Edit: Shit, that’s it, I’m officially old, or morbidly pissed. For the first time ever I find myself bopping along to “Stairway to Heaven” :disappointed: My time left on this planet is now significantly less than brief.

Old boy Classic

(If I have misunderstood your comment, I apologise in advance) , I guess a large population of the planet might not agree with you and, I guess that that large population of the planet must be eternally grateful to have witnessed and/or listened to one of the greatest bands that have ever walked onto a stage.

[Barry]

Some good stuff being played there guys.

[Pigmy Pony]

(If I have misunderstood your comment, I apologise in advance) , I guess a large population of the planet might not agree with you and, I guess that that large population of the planet must be eternally grateful to have witnessed and/or listened to one of the greatest bands that have ever walked onto a stage.


https://youtu.be/UCh6guovbt0?t=3

[Idlewithnodrive]

(If I have misunderstood your comment, I apologise in advance) , I guess a large population of the planet might not agree with you and, I guess that that large population of the planet must be eternally grateful to have witnessed and/or listened to one of the greatest bands that have ever walked onto a stage.

I don't think you misunderstood but the comment was rather tongue in cheek, bordering on humorous, I thought. Apologies if offended.

[Idlewithnodrive]

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Disc 9 - Gems

[Barry]

In light of your revelation about listening to 'Stairway to Heaven', do you put on eye-liner before you listen to anything by Mark Almond (or Gary Numan for that matter)? :lol:

[Idlewithnodrive]

In light of your revelation about listening to 'Stairway to Heaven', do you put on eye-liner before you listen to anything by Mark Almond (or Gary Numan for that matter)? :lol:

Well of course, doesn’t everyone ?

[Dom66]

https://i.postimg.cc/rwg8mxS5/LP1825.jpg

[Us-&-Them]

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[Idlewithnodrive]

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[Us-&-Them]

https://www.angrymetalguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Blood-Incantation_Timewave-Zero01-scaled.jpg

Blood Incantation – Timewave Zero. To the uninitiated, this band combine a great mix of metal and prog - very different!!! :thumbsup:

[Idlewithnodrive]

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[Us-&-Them]

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HAS TO BE MY FAVOURITE CLASH ALBUM WITH THE 1ST ALBUM A CLOSE SECOND!!! :thumbsup:

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AND THIS HAS TO BE ONE OF MY FAVOURITE LIVE ALBUMS!!! :thumbsup:

[Idlewithnodrive]

Both great Albums ��

[Idlewithnodrive]

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/b/4/b47f41855317599b25ea3f59796710be84ad9803.jpeg
and so is this.

[Us-&-Them]

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and so is this.

Never heard that, so I can't really comment :-) but I do have lots and lots of albums from the 70's punk era and the UK82 punk era so I may have heard it but not remembered; :lol: although it does look more of a modern kind of cover so I may not have heard it. The cover looks like a cross between a Killing Joke cover. a Crass cover and something off a movie cover :scratch:

[Idlewithnodrive]

Never heard that, so I can't really comment :-) but I do have lots and lots of albums from the 70's punk era and the UK82 punk era so I may have heard it but not remembered; :lol: although it does look more of a modern kind of cover so I may not have heard it. The cover looks like a cross between a Killing Joke cover. a Crass cover and something off a movie cover :scratch:

You are right about the cover and Crass do actually appear on the Album. The title of the Album is "Cease & Resist - Sonic Subversion & Anarcho Punk In The UK 1979​-​86", so gives an idea.

[Idlewithnodrive]

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[Idlewithnodrive]

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[Idlewithnodrive]

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Then

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[Us-&-Them]

Some good music there!!! Porcupine Tree especially; I do notice from a lot of your recent posts that you have a very broad spectrum of music/bands etc., I like that, as I only notice a few who have tastes in music (take a look at my posts over the past year or more, you'll see what I mean) which are similar to mine. I noticed a while ago you put Idles album up - great band!!! Also Pigs Pigs Pigs - excellent!! Nice to see some variety rather than just solo artists. :thumbsup: I also notice (I think (correct me if i'm wrong) your Audiolab amp and the Heybrook T/Table - very nice!!

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VARIETY................... AND THERE'S PLENTY MORE!!!! KEEP YOURS GOING MIKE............. GREAT TO SEE IT!!! :thumbsup:

[Pigmy Pony]

Talking about variety Loz, I've got this (CD of course!) which is destined for the charity shop. Yours if you want it mate :)

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81xEZ2QaKML._AC_SX679_.jpg

[Idlewithnodrive]

Hi Loz, I am a great believer in 'Variety is the spice of life', particularly with respect to music. It gets a lot broader and more obscure, too :)

I also notice (I think (correct me if i'm wrong) your Audiolab amp

It's actually an original Audio Innovations Alto Loz, it's part of my second late 80's vintage set up, which I love listening to.

[Dom66]

https://i.postimg.cc/nLzYTnh3/LP1826.jpg

[Barry]

Talking about variety Loz, I've got this (CD of course!) which is destined for the charity shop. Yours if you want it mate :)

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81xEZ2QaKML._AC_SX679_.jpg

Don't you like it Steve? It was certainly overplayed on the radio and by purchasers (including myself) on its release, but it has its place on my CD shelf. Anyway, my partner likes it.

[Us-&-Them]

Talking about variety Loz, I've got this (CD of course!) which is destined for the charity shop. Yours if you want it mate :)

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81xEZ2QaKML._AC_SX679_.jpg

............... errrrr, NO !!!! :lol: Charity shop, probably the best place to put it; (CD or not) i'm sure it has a place on the shelf there. I'm sure there are a lot of people out there who like Norah Jones and that is fine as we're all different and like different things.

[Us-&-Them]

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[Pigmy Pony]

Don't you like it Steve? It was certainly overplayed on the radio and by purchasers (including myself) on its release, but it has its place on my CD shelf. Anyway, my partner likes it.

No Barry, it was just a wind-up for Loz - I do think that my tastes are quite varied, and does include Norah Jones. It won't be going onto my 'free to a good' home list, which at the moment only comprises titles by Beverly Knight, Jamiroqui and Kings of Leon.

The most recent CD I played was Massive Attack, and then it was a few Frank Zappa LPs, and now this - I think that is quite varied :)

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71bTryCq2KL._AC_SX425_.jpg

[Pigmy Pony]

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Good album, I have this (on CD of course) :) Now if Norah Jones was to do an album of Talk Talk covers, wouldn't that be something? :ner:

[Pigmy Pony]

Rainy day, dream away... seems apt:

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91eC3PTAQNL._AC_SX425_.jpg

[Us-&-Them]

Good album, I have this (on CD of course) :) Now if Norah Jones was to do an album of Talk Talk covers, wouldn't that be something? :ner:

Yes, it's a great album; I saw them live on their first tour of this album - really good!! Now, concerning Norah doing covers of Talk Talk..................... :mental: :lol:

[Pigmy Pony]

Still raining, still dreaming... but because my Electric Ladyland is the stupid 'autochanger friendly' version, I have to change the record instead of just flipping it over :( I'm such a lazy arse.

[Pigmy Pony]

One for you Loz, on vinyl of course :)

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61EM5Sb3SML._AC_SX425_.jpg

[Pigmy Pony]

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71x5ywIKpNS._AC_SX425_.jpg

[Pigmy Pony]

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91ZAlZ-lOeL.__AC_SX300_SY300_QL70_ML2_.jpg

[Us-&-Them]

Still raining, still dreaming... but because my Electric Ladyland is the stupid 'autochanger friendly' version, I have to change the record instead of just flipping it over :( I'm such a lazy arse.

I HEARD OF THIS GREAT INVENTION CALLED CD :thumbsup: :eyebrows: :lol:

[Barry]

I HEARD OF THIS GREAT INVENTION CALLED CD :thumbsup: :eyebrows: :lol:

It's OK, but completely lacks all that nice cosy second harmonic distortion that audiophiles seek. :lol:

[Us-&-Them]

It's OK, but completely lacks all that nice cosy second harmonic distortion that audiophiles seek. :lol:

I don't know about that but, as long as it sounds good to my ears that's what counts!! :)

[Barry]

I was being sarcastic! I doubt I would buy an LP again if there was a CD version available.

[Us-&-Them]

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Janes Addiction. One of the most overlooked influential bands!!! IMHO they were simply brilliant!!!!

[Idlewithnodrive]

Great Album

[Idlewithnodrive]

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[Idlewithnodrive]

Janes Addiction. One of the most overlooked influential bands!!! IMHO they were simply brilliant!!!!

Same with Babyshambles - Down in Albion. Similar Album and highly underrated.

[Us-&-Them]

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Gotta give Jane's another shout because this album is another killer by them!!! :thumbsup: As for Babyshambles, I saw the docu on P. Doherty and was amazed how he has faded into obscurity in France. :scratch:

[Idlewithnodrive]

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[Idlewithnodrive]

I saw the docu on P. Doherty and was amazed how he has faded into obscurity in France.

Yep, for the best, otherwise there would likely be no more Pete Doherty.

[Idlewithnodrive]

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[Idlewithnodrive]

One for @us-&-them

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/8/2/82773ca5be272f236b42be783e605c8e7367a2fa.jpeg

[Alex_UK]

Dad Music Night In...

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/67/DS_Brothers_in_Arms.jpg

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/73/Afraid-of-sunlight.jpeg

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https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/01/Rattlesnakes.jpg

[Barry]

At last some titles I have heard of, if not heard myself. :)

[Us-&-Them]

One for @us-&-them

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/8/2/82773ca5be272f236b42be783e605c8e7367a2fa.jpeg

Been a very long time since I heard that!!! :thumbsup:

Here's another blast from the past:-

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[Barry]

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Wouldn't recognise Iggy Pop from that sleeve. Like Keith Richards he's now so wrinkled he can screw his hat on, though he's nowhere near as good a guitarist as Keith.

[Dom66]

https://i.postimg.cc/wBQncQsN/LP1827.jpg

[Us-&-Them]

Wouldn't recognise Iggy Pop from that sleeve. Like Keith Richards he's now so wrinkled he can screw his hat on, though he's nowhere near as good a guitarist as Keith.

I agree. I would have to say though, Iggy as a frontman would (in his younger years) take some beating............. to put it mildly, he was out there!!! He was (in his younger years) brilliant !!!! I wouldn't imagine he was still as "out there" now as he was then and, if he is, I'm sure it wouldn't be to the same degree !!! :thumbsup:

[Barry]

Liars Dance - 'Mystery Tales'

https://i.discogs.com/d6kq-eYfL-tHAzCU_MDwyEGjnKZF4Ze6yjj6wzvUOyk/rs:fill/g:sm/q:40/h:300/w:300/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTEyNDE5/ODctMTIwMzE2OTI3/OS5qcGVn.jpeg

Label: Farewell Music – QS 241 263
Format: CD, Album
Country: Switzerland
Released: 1996
Genre: Rock
Style: Folk Rock, Prog Rock

[Barry]

Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band – 'Trout Mask Replica'

https://i.discogs.com/CxeVQmJ2DM006onzI_oDbu0s0I7NCH61h8cRngPrwpE/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:600/w:576/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTI2NjU2/OTktMTYxMzk1MDg0/OC02NTQ4LmpwZWc.jpeg

Genre: Rock, Blues
Style: Psychedelic Rock, Blues Rock, Art Rock, Avantgarde, Experimental
Year: 1969

After years of trying, I still can't see why some rave about this LP. But I'm not going to give up just yet!

[Barry]

Roger Waters – In The Flesh'

https://i.discogs.com/rMOWUHyWJyWRC_AF07IH0N9xOsVrdx7X-ZiLp_QHFns/rs:fit/g:sm/q:40/h:300/w:300/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTEzNzY1/MDMtMTIxNDI4MDQ1/OC5qcGVn.jpeg

Label: Columbia – COL 501137 2
Format: 2 x CD, Album
Country: Europe
Released: 2000
Genre: Rock
Style: Classic Rock, Prog Rock

This is everything I liked about Pink Floyd, before Waters left the group. I think I would go so far that IMHO a copy of this should be in everyone's collection.

[Barry]

Eagles – 'On The Border'

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Label: Asylum Records – 7559-60595-2
Format: CD, Album
Country: Europe
Released: 1974
Genre: Rock
Style: Southern Rock, Country Rock

Hadn't played this for a long time. IMO it's not one of their better recordings.

[Barry]

Eric Clapton – 'I Still Do'

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Label: Polydor – 4786177
Format: CD, Album, Trifold Cardboard Sleeve
Country: Europe
Released: May 20, 2016
Genre: Rock, Blues
Style: Blues Rock

Why does Clapton churn out these 'so so' recordings? They're not bad, but not particularly good either.

[Barry]

Martha Wainwright – 'Martha Wainwright'

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Label: Drowned In Sound Recordings – DiS0011
Format: CD, Album
Country: UK
Released: 2005
Genre: Rock, Folk, World, & Country
Style: Alternative Rock, Acoustic, Folk Rock, Indie Rock, Folk

I'm really liking this debut album. She's got attitude and is angry at times, yet is always tuneful with it.

[Macca]

Eagles – 'On The Border'

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Label: Asylum Records – 7559-60595-2
Format: CD, Album
Country: Europe
Released: 1974
Genre: Rock
Style: Southern Rock, Country Rock

Hadn't played this for a long time. IMO it's not one of their better recordings.

Their weakest IMO but there's still some good stuff on it, like the title track.

[Pigmy Pony]

Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band – 'Trout Mask Replica'

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Genre: Rock, Blues
Style: Psychedelic Rock, Blues Rock, Art Rock, Avantgarde, Experimental
Year: 1969

After years of trying, I still can't see why some rave about this LP. But I'm not going to give up just yet!

Captain Beefheart was clearly not much of an angler, that is a carp, not a trout.

Trout

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/88/Salmo_trutta_Ozeaneum_Stralsund_HBP_2010-07-02.jpg

Carp

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[Us-&-Them]

Captain Beefheart was clearly not much of an angler, that is a carp, not a trout.

Trout

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/88/Salmo_trutta_Ozeaneum_Stralsund_HBP_2010-07-02.jpg

Carp

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LOL !!!!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Macca]

Nothing about that record ever made any sense.

I got a minty vinyl copy, disc and sleeve, many years ago. It's minty because it's not a record anyone plays very often. Or in many cases, more than once.

[Pigmy Pony]

The only Beefheart record I have is 'Safe as Milk' which I bought about 3 years ago to see if I liked it. I've only played it a couple of times - it's ok, but there's always other records I'd rather be playing.

[Barry]

'Safe as Milk' is a good, if challenging debut. Some think that Beefheart parodied the Blues (Howling Wolf in particular) but I believe he was honouring the Blues as the bedrock of rock and roll.

If you want an easier listen, then try 'Clear Spot'. :)

[Us-&-Them]

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Level 42 - Level 42. A superb album from start to finish!!!!

[Pigmy Pony]

'Safe as Milk' is a good, if challenging debut. Some think that Beefheart parodied the Blues (Howling Wolf in particular) but I believe he was honouring the Blues as the bedrock of rock and roll.

If you want an easier listen, then try 'Clear Spot'. :)

A few years ago I saw some OGWT archive footage of him doing 'Upon the My O My' and really liked it, but was told by someone that the album it came from (Unconditionally Guaranteed) wasn't great, so I didn't bother and got Safe as Milk instead.

I'll give Clear Spot a go if I see it knocking about at the right price. On CD this time though.

[Idlewithnodrive]

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[Dom66]

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[Idlewithnodrive]

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Good choice ��

[Idlewithnodrive]

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[Idlewithnodrive]

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Vatican Shadow - Luxor Necropolitics

[Idlewithnodrive]

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Magic Shoppe - Down at the Wych Elm

[Idlewithnodrive]

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Magic Shoppe - Triangulum Australe

[Idlewithnodrive]

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[Idlewithnodrive]

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A slab of heavy'ish Swedish Psych

[Us-&-Them]

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Now that's a seriously good choice!!!!!

[Us-&-Them]

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And here's another seriously good choice!!!!

[Idlewithnodrive]

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:thumbsup:

[Dom66]

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[Idlewithnodrive]

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[Idlewithnodrive]

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[Barry]

P J Harvey is one of my favourite lady singers. :)

[Idlewithnodrive]

P J Harvey is one of my favourite lady singers. :)

Mine too.

[Idlewithnodrive]

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[Idlewithnodrive]

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[Idlewithnodrive]

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[Idlewithnodrive]

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A fantastic version of Love Will Tear Us Apart on this

[Idlewithnodrive]

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[Us-&-Them]

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Now you're talking!!!! Brilliant album, just like everything else that they did !!!!

[Dom66]

Thanks Mike, I'd forgotten I'd bought this a while back, only played it the once (until now)... :)

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[Idlewithnodrive]

Thanks Mike, I'd forgotten I'd bought this a while back, only played it the once (until now)... :)

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I really rate the Demos versions of her Albums.

[Us-&-Them]

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[Pigmy Pony]

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Now there's a coincidence - just picked this double album up this morning at a record fair in Windermere for a paltry 12 quid, playing it now and it in really minty condition. Happy days. Got a few more bargains I'll work my way through this week.

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/8162oZakC4L._AC_SX425_.jpg

[Us-&-Them]

Now there's a coincidence - just picked this double album up this morning at a record fair in Windermere for a paltry 12 quid, playing it now and it in really minty condition. Happy days. Got a few more bargains I'll work my way through this week.

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/8162oZakC4L._AC_SX425_.jpg

Great live album!! For 12 squid, ya can't moan!! :thumbsup: I feel the recording is a little bit dull on it considering it's an official release. Maybe the remaster is a bit better ? :scratch:

[Idlewithnodrive]

Now there's a coincidence - just picked this double album up this morning at a record fair in Windermere for a paltry 12 quid, playing it now and it in really minty condition. Happy days. Got a few more bargains I'll work my way through this week.

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/8162oZakC4L._AC_SX425_.jpg

Great LP

[Idlewithnodrive]

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[Pigmy Pony]

Great live album!! For 12 squid, ya can't moan!! :thumbsup: I feel the recording is a little bit dull on it considering it's an official release. Maybe the remaster is a bit better ? :scratch:

You could be right about it being a bit dull sounding, but my speakers could be described as being "rather forward" sounding, so the resulting sound to my ears is just about right :)

[Idlewithnodrive]

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[Dom66]

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[Us-&-Them]

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Hanoi Rocks - Oriental Beat; One of my all time favourite bands!!! So influential and their career so tragically cut short due to the death of their drummer in a car crash caused by Vince Neil of Motley Crue :-)

[Pigmy Pony]

Ok, I've played some more of Japan's 'Oil on Canvas' LP, and I agree with you Loz, it does lack a little bit at the top end, but we should bear in mind that it is over 40 years old, and live. I'm not a fan of live recordings from the last century, they tend to be a bit flat and lacking dynamics compared to more recent efforts imo. All things considered it's pretty good :)

Anyway, next on:

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[Pigmy Pony]

Taking me back to Glastonbury '94:

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[Idlewithnodrive]

Another beauty. Vinyl ?

[Pigmy Pony]

No, CD. But it was only £1.50, haven't seen it that cheap anywhere.

Anyway, Orbital (as well as Chemical Brothers, Prodigy, The Orb, Underworld, Leftfield, and many other electronica) I always bought on CD, as we tended to play them 'after hours', when we were usually too wasted to be trusted with vinyl :doh:

The only vinyl I have of that ilk is 'Mezzanine' and 'Exit Planet Dust', and only because they were birthday presents...

[Idlewithnodrive]

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[Idlewithnodrive]

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[Idlewithnodrive]

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[Idlewithnodrive]

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[Rush2112]

So this morning starts with this superb box set from this American musician, singer, songwriter and author. She rose to fame in the 1970’s and has 2 Grammys and 14 nominations, an Academy award, a Golden Globe, 2 British Academy Film nomination in consecutive years, she is an inductee to the Songwriters Hall of Fame to list a few of her many accolades. She has released 23 studio albums plus 2 live albums and 10 compilation albums plus 5 soundtrack albums, with album sales of over 10 million worldwide !

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This the 3 cd box set from 1995 covers her work from 1965 to 1995.

TRACKLISTING AND EXTRA INFORMATION

CD One - The Hits:

1. Let The River Run 3:40
2. You Belong To Me 3:49
3. Nobody Does It Better 3:42
4. Coming Around Again 3:39
5. Jesse 4:15
6. The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of 4:56
7. You're So Vain 4:18
8. Touched By The Sun 5:28
9. Haven't Got Time For The Pain 3:55
10. Better Not Tell Her 5:12
11. Legend In Your Own Time 3:45
12. Mockingbird 4:11
13. That's The Way I've Always Heard It Should Be 4:17
14. All I Want Is You 3:58
15. The Right Thing To Do 2:58
16. Like A River 4:45
17. Anticipation 3:21
18. Give Me All Night 4:23

CD Two - Miscellaneous & Unreleased:

1. Angel From Montgomery (Previously Unreleased - 1972) 4:29
2. Raining (Previously Unreleased - 1990,1995) 3:12
3. I'm All It Takes To Make You Happy (Previously Unreleased - 1972) 3:35
4. Easy On The Eyes 4:44
5. A Turn Of The Tide 4:05
6. Libby 4:57
7. Have You Seen Me Lately? 4:14
8. My New Boyfriend 4:19
9. Voulez-Vous Danser 3:12
10. The Night Before Christmas 3:41
11. Halfway 'Round The World 4:34
12. Life Is Eternal 5:25
13. We Have No Secrets 3:57
14. Why 4:06
15. Take Me Out To The Ballgame (From The Documentary Baseball - 1994 - Previously Unreleased) 2:34
16. Back The Way 4:51
17. Itsy Bitsy Spider 3:42
18. Play With Me (Previously Unreleased) 2:28
19. My Luv Is Like A Red, Red Rose 2:57

CD Three - Cry Yourself To Sleep:

1. It Happens Everyday 2:45
2. Boys In The Trees 3:13
3. Julie Through The Glass 3:24
4. Orpheus 3:53
5. Never Been Gone 3:34
6. Happy Birthday 4:52
7. Devoted To You 2:29
8. Davy 3:41
9. Do The Walls Come Down 3:48
10. Danny Boy 3:21
11. Dink's Blues 3:48
12. We're So Close 5:09
13. Someone Waits For You 3:00
14. Born To Break My Heart 5:00
15. Time After Time 2:04
16. What Shall We Do With The Child? 2:44
17. I've Got A Crush On You 3:35
18. Something Wonderful 2:12
19. You're The Love Of My Life 3:35
20. I Get Along Without You Very Well 3:24
21. By Myself / I See Your Face Before Me 3:11


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[Rush2112]

As is usual we finish with vinyl and this original pressing release from 1983 and this Englishman’s debut solo album the first of 23. His career includes performing live with Pink Floyd and being a member of Thin Lizzy, albeit for a short while, co-writing the Chinatown and Renegade albums.


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Tracks:

A1 Open Carefully
A2 Crossroads
A3 The Journey - Part One
A4 The Journey - Part Two
A5 Lucky Star

B1 It's No Secret
B2 Don't Turn Back
B3 Bird Of Paradise
B4 Lucky I've Got You
B5 The Answer


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[Dom66]

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[Barry]

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Curious combination of musicians there Dom.

[Us-&-Them]

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Judas Priest - 1980 - British Steel (2010 3CD 30th Anniversary Edtn). One of the all time seminal metal albums!!!! :guitar: :rock: :hairmetal: :thumbsup:

[Idlewithnodrive]

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[Idlewithnodrive]

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R.I.P. Mr MacGowan

[Macca]

As is usual we finish with vinyl and this original pressing release from 1983 and this Englishman’s debut solo album the first of 23. His career includes performing live with Pink Floyd and being a member of Thin Lizzy, albeit for a short while, co-writing the Chinatown and Renegade albums.


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Tracks:

A1 Open Carefully
A2 Crossroads
A3 The Journey - Part One
A4 The Journey - Part Two
A5 Lucky Star

B1 It's No Secret
B2 Don't Turn Back
B3 Bird Of Paradise
B4 Lucky I've Got You
B5 The Answer


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I got that not long after it came out but not played it in decades, I didn't think much of it. Can't believe he's done that many solo albums since. Do they get better?

[Idlewithnodrive]

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[Barry]

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Another good one.

[Idlewithnodrive]

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Samsara Blues Experiment - Long Distance Trip

Cracking Album :+1:

[Dom66]

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[Pigmy Pony]

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Love this album :) Reach the Beach is a good 'un too. Really underrated band over here, they did much better in the US for some reason.

[Rush2112]

I got that not long after it came out but not played it in decades, I didn't think much of it. Can't believe he's done that many solo albums since. Do they get better?To be honest, I've no idea ! It's the only album I have of his solo work, but I do quite like the album.

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[Us-&-Them]

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A fantastic album and IMHO, one they have never surpassed............. one of my all time top 10!!!! :thumbsup:

[Idlewithnodrive]

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[Rush2112]

First up, one of the great American AOR bands and fronted by one of the great rock male vocalists Dennis DeYoung. From 1977 to 1981, they released four consecutive platinum albums, three of them triple platinum and the other double platinum and have released a total of seventeen studio albums, nine live albums and sixteen compilation albums.

This compilation from 1995 includes the majority of their most iconic songs and has sold double platinum ! With the bands' total worldwide album sales exceeding 54 million.

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Tracklist:

1. Lady '95. 3:06
2. The Best Of Times. 4:18
3. Lorelei. 3:22
4. Too Much Time On My Hands. 4:33
5. Babe. 4:25
6. Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man). 5:29
7. Show Me The Way. 4:36
8. Renegade. 4:15
9. Come Sail Away. 6:05
10. Blue Collar Man (Long Nights). 4:06
11. The Grand Illusion. 4:36
12. Crystal Ball. 4:32
13. Suite Madame Blue. 6:34
14. Miss America. 4:59
15. Mr. Roboto. 5:31
16. Don't Let It End. 4:54


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[Rush2112]

Next up and a total shift of genre and location, this female Irish vocalist should need no introduction her work spanning six decades and producing some of the finest contemporary folk crossover music to be released.

This compilation should be in every music collection it contains some of the great work of songwriters such as Noel Brazil and Jimmy McCarthy.

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Tracklist:

1 The Moon And St Christopher
Keyboards, Backing Vocals – Eleanor McEvoy
Written-By – Mary Chapin Carpenter

2. No Frontiers
Synthesizer – Donal Lunny
Written-By – J. McCarthy

3. Babes In The Wood
Written-By – N. Brazil

4. Carolina Rua
Backing Vocals – Mandy Murphy
Written-By – T. Moore

5. Katie
Backing Vocals – Mandy Murphy
Written-By – J. McCarthy

6. Columbus
Cello – Caroline Lavelle
Synthesizer – Donal Lunny
Written-By – N. Brazil

7. Adam At The Window
Fiddle, Synthesizer – Máire Breatnach
Written-By – J. McCarthy

8. Ellis Island
Synthesizer – Philip Begley
Written-By – N. Brazil

9. Bright Blue Rose
Fiddle, Synthesiser – Máire Breatnach
Written-By – J. McCarthy

10. Vanities
Written-By – N. Brazil

11. Only A Woman's Heart
Bass – Jim Tate
Drums – Noel Eccles
Guitar – Bill Shanley
Written-By – E. McEvoy

12. Song For Ireland
Accordion – Martin O'Connor
Backing Vocals, Synthesizer – Martin Black
Bouzouki, Mandolin – Brendan O'Regan
Fiddle – Kevin Glackin
Guitar, Backing Vocals – Pat Armstrong
Percussion – Pat McCarthy
Sitar – Amrit Grewal
Uilleann Pipes – Peter Browne
Written-By – P. Colclough

13. Tearing Up The Town
Accordion, Piano, Harmony Vocals – Carl Geraghty
Keyboards, Backing Vocals – Eleanor McEvoy
Written-By – N. Brazil

14. There's A Train That Leaves Tonight
Bouzouki – Donal Lunny
Written-By – D. Sinnott*, T Henderson


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[Rush2112]

Lastly vinyl and this 1982 original release pressing, an album bought for one track, a cover version of the 1963 release by the Searchers of Love Potion No.9 !

As to when this album last hit the platter, I suspect that could well have been more than 30 years ago !

Nevertheless this band released thirteen studio albums across five decades and are still performing live.

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Tracklist:
A1. Rendezvous
A2. Lonely At The Top
A3. Letter From L.A.
A4. Paris By Air
A5. Tides

B1. Making Tracks
B2. The Cage
B3. Love Potion No. 9
B4. You Always See What You Want To See
B5. Danger In Paradise
B6. The Actor


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[Dom66]

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[Barry]

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Excellent! I would say one of her best; but then they are all good.

[Barry]

Next up and a total shift of genre and location, this female Irish vocalist should need no introduction her work spanning six decades and producing some of the finest contemporary folk crossover music to be released.

This compilation should be in every music collection it contains some of the great work of songwriters such as Noel Brazil and Jimmy McCarthy.

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Agreed, Mary Black deserves to be far better known. Good choice. :)

[Rush2112]

Agreed, Mary Black deserves to be far better known. Good choice. :)Agreed, great live too !

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[Us-&-Them]

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[Idlewithnodrive]

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[Us-&-Them]

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[Idlewithnodrive]

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Modern Classic and, I believe, the first Album ever to be recorded while the artists were on Ecstacy.

[Idlewithnodrive]

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[Idlewithnodrive]

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[Idlewithnodrive]

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Bauhaus- BBC Sessions

One of my fave (and, imo, much underrated) bands

[Barry]

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Bauhaus- BBC Sessions

One of my fave (and, imo, much underrated) bands

One of my fave (and, IMO, much underrated) art schools. ;)

[Us-&-Them]

Modern Classic and, I believe, the first Album ever to be recorded while the artists were on Ecstacy.

That definitely wouldn't surprise me!! :lol:

[Us-&-Them]

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Another one of my favourite obscure/not very well known albums

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[Barry]

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Probably the best LP made by Cream. Should be part of everyone's collection.

[Roy S]

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[Dom66]

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[Idlewithnodrive]

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[Idlewithnodrive]

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[Idlewithnodrive]

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[Barry]

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Interesting choice Dom. Ayres was one of the original members of Soft Machine, released some good albums (unlike another ex member!).

[Gazjam]

Soundtrackin...

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[Idlewithnodrive]

Another uber political band / Album -

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Exciting times for music then, that’s for sure.

Mind you, it’s always been the way I guess. There’s a few modern day equivalents spring to mind - Akala, Lowkey, Dead Prez, Dave, Immortal Technique, Mos Def, poor Righteous Teachers, Tom MacDonald etc.

The spirit lives on :fingers::fingers:

[Dom66]

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[Idlewithnodrive]

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Modern Classic

[Idlewithnodrive]

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[Macca]

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[Idlewithnodrive]

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[Idlewithnodrive]

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[Macca]

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What is this?

[Us-&-Them]

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Great album!!!! Live and actually records the start of a bit of aggro that escalated at the time; bought it when it came out - super!!!!

[Idlewithnodrive]

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[Us-&-Them]

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I love The Upstarts but, I felt on this album they went a little away from their original sound; I have Teenage Warning, We Gotta Get Outta This Place and Angelic Upstarts Live (love the track "England" on the live album!!!)

[Idlewithnodrive]

What is this?

Warrington Runcorn New Town Development Plan - Interim Report

It's on the border between Ambient and EDM :thumbsup: