View Full Version : Spinning Today - What Are You Listening To Right Now? (Part 3)
Us-&-Them
26-10-2024, 18:03
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Another good album from that time
Us-&-Them
26-10-2024, 18:05
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And another good album from that time
Idlewithnodrive
26-10-2024, 18:59
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Idlewithnodrive
26-10-2024, 18:59
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And another good album from that time
Agreed
Idlewithnodrive
26-10-2024, 19:07
One of my faves -
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Us-&-Them
26-10-2024, 19:39
One of my faves -
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Yes, I have it blue vinyl, (GEM Label) Crash Course on purple vinyl, (GEM Label) Brand New Age on clear vinyl, (GEM Label) and Diminished Responsibilty on red vinyl, (GEM Label) all signed by Charlie Harper and Diminished Responsibilty also signed by Alvin Gibbs. An absolute powerhouse of a band!!
Idlewithnodrive
26-10-2024, 20:45
Yes, I have it blue vinyl, (GEM Label) Crash Course on purple vinyl, (GEM Label) Brand New Age on clear vinyl, (GEM Label) and Diminished Responsibilty on red vinyl, (GEM Label) all signed by Charlie Harper and Diminished Responsibilty also signed by Alvin Gibbs. An absolute powerhouse of a band!!
OK, so now beginning to think (know) that you ace me on the Punk vinyl. I do own a fair few of the Records you've mentioned across the thread but, not all, and not signed. Respect.
Us-&-Them
26-10-2024, 21:06
OK, so now beginning to think (know) that you ace me on the Punk vinyl. I do own a fair few of the Records you've mentioned across the thread but, not all, and not signed. Respect.
No, I think you've got me all wrong; I'm NOT trying to outdo you or anybody else. I merely stated it out of interest and, if you want me to be perfectly honest, I think some of the music you've been telling/showing everybody about is great............ I've never heard of some of them so, in fact, RESPECT TO YOU!!!! I like to see variety and music other than single male or female solo artists which seems to be quite prevalent on here. Thumbs up to you man!!!! I'm more of a CD person but my music from back in the day is on vinyl (also now purchased on CD) which I still keep as it holds a lot of precious memories and nostalgia!! I still play em from time to time. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Idlewithnodrive
26-10-2024, 21:12
No, I think you've got me all wrong; I'm NOT trying to outdo you or anybody else. I merely stated it out of interest and, if you want me to be perfectly honest, I think some of the music you've been telling/showing everybody about is great............ I've never heard of some of them so, in fact, RESPECT TO YOU!!!! I like to see variety and music other than single male or female solo artists which seems to be quite prevalent on here. Thumbs up to you man!!!! I'm more of a CD person but my music from back in the day is on vinyl (also now purchased on CD) which I still keep as it holds a lot of precious memories and nostalgia!! I still play em from time to time. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Don't get me wrong Loz, I didn't suppose you were trying to outdo anyone, including me. I like to see / hear what people own. Like you say though, it is refreshing to meet somebody else whose music collection isn't all 60's / 70's middle of the road rock. A bit rare around these parts and long may it continue mate.
Idlewithnodrive
26-10-2024, 21:22
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Idlewithnodrive
26-10-2024, 22:14
https://youtu.be/dynZy7HdVH4?feature=shared
Us-&-Them
26-10-2024, 22:21
https://youtu.be/dynZy7HdVH4?feature=shared
Great set, I watched it all - excellent. The Cure have done some great stuff - fav albs by them are Disintegration and Bloodflowers
Us-&-Them
26-10-2024, 22:26
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Now here's a great soundtrack album!!
Idlewithnodrive
26-10-2024, 22:27
Great set, I watched it all - excellent. The Cure have done some great stuff - fav albs by them are Disintegration and Bloodflowers
Either them or Joy Division are my favourite band.
Us-&-Them
26-10-2024, 22:31
Either them or Joy Division are my favourite band.
I wish Joy Division had done more songs in collaboration with The Pet Shop Boys (i.e. Electronic) as I think the songs were bloody superb!!!
Idlewithnodrive
26-10-2024, 22:57
I wish Joy Division had done more songs in collaboration with The Pet Shop Boys (i.e. Electronic) as I think the songs were bloody superb!!!
Disagree. That would have destroyed the angst vibe. Imo, Joy Division was all about atmosphere and low-fi raw emotion. Pet Shop Boys are great but, as you say, more up beat Electronica.
Idlewithnodrive
26-10-2024, 23:30
Every time I watch it, Wow, reluctant superstar.
Pigmy Pony
27-10-2024, 07:17
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I remember when this came out and a review I read criticised the cover for making her look like she was dead. Never got to hear what the music was like.
Pigmy Pony
27-10-2024, 07:21
I think you and Loz are pretty much neck and neck when it comes to albums no one's ever heard of. Until now :eek: You describe it as ambient, I assume you mean traffic noise and the sound of JCB diggers?
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I remember when this came out and a review I read criticised the cover for making her look like she was dead. Never got to hear what the music was like.
Not a bad album at all but stylistically it's very 1980s. She's an MBE now you know.
I think you and Loz are pretty much neck and neck when it comes to albums no one's ever heard of. Until now :eek: You describe it as ambient, I assume you mean traffic noise and the sound of JCB diggers?
It interested me because the cover shows images of Runcorn 'Shopping City' which I got dragged along to in about 1976, not that long after it opened. It was very futuristic, in a sort of 'Logan's Run' type way, so the memory has stuck with me even though I was only eight at the time.
Also shows some pics of the housing estate that was built next to it, which was demolished a long time ago.
Anyway, great album cover and title, might see if I can get it just for that.
I did exactly the same with Caravan's 'Blind Dog at St.Dunstans', bought simply for the cover, though I always did like Caravan.
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Us-&-Them
27-10-2024, 17:35
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Strangely, one of my least favourite Van Halen albums; I don't think that particular album was recorded when the band were totally united and, the sound and vibe of the recording/production isn't that good either. The one thing I did like is the strange dig at Dave Lee Roth contained in the title of the album. That dig was in response to the title of Dave Lee Roth's (superb) Eat Em And Smile so Van Halen basically said "Oh You Ate One Too." Rock star ego's at play!!! :doh: :doh:
If you compare OU812 album (the second Van Halen album with Sammy Hagar) to the first Van Halen album with Sammy Hagar, (5150) there's no comparison!!!! Consequently, if you compare 5150 (the first Van Halen album with Sammy Hagar) to the first Dave Lee Roth solo album, the superb Eat Em And Smile, then its hard to pick a winner!!!! :scratch: :scratch:
Strangely, one of my least favourite Van Halen albums; I don't think that particular album was recorded when the band were totally united and, the sound and vibe of the recording/production isn't that good either. The one thing I did like is the strange dig at Dave Lee Roth contained in the title of the album. That dig was in response to the title of Dave Lee Roth's (superb) Eat Em And Smile so Van Halen basically said "Oh You Ate One Too." Rock star ego's at play!!! :doh: :doh:
If you compare OU812 album (the second Van Halen album with Sammy Hagar) to the first Van Halen album with Sammy Hagar, (5150) there's no comparison!!!! Consequently, if you compare 5150 (the first Van Halen album with Sammy Hagar) to the first Dave Lee Roth solo album, the superb Eat Em And Smile, then its hard to pick a winner!!!! :scratch: :scratch:
I think it's a musically 'interesting' record but the only other album I have of theirs is '5150'.
Us-&-Them
27-10-2024, 21:04
I think it's a musically 'interesting' record but the only other album I have of theirs is '5150'.
Martin, I think I need to tell you (IMHO) the best albums to get (try finding em cheap on CD etc on the Bay or Amazon or even the car boot :thumbsup:) by VH. I'd say start at VH by VH, then VHII, then Women & Children First, then Fair Warning, then Diver Down, then 1984 - all of these are with Dave Lee Roth before he left. Then, we go to the Sammy Hagar era; 5150, then For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge. Those, to me, are the best ones. :thumbsup:
There are 4 other albums Balance, VHIII, A Different Kind Of Truth and the live album Right Here Right Now. The first 2 I probably wouldn't bother with but A Different Kind Of Truth is worth a listen but Roths (after reforming with the band) voice isn't the best on this. The Live album Right Here Right Now is OK. Their is a live Video called Live Without A Net with Sammy Hagar and that rocks!!!!!
The Siegel-Schwall Band – 'The Siegel-Schwall Band'
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Label: Vanguard – VSD-79235
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Country: US
Released: 1966
Genre: Blues
Style: Electric Blues, Harmonica Blues, Chicago Blues
Mazzy Star – 'So Tonight That I Might See'
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Label: Capitol Records – 00602557537574
Series: Back To Black
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, 180g
Country: Europe
Released: September 8, 2017
Genre: Rock, Pop, Folk, World, & Country
Style: Dream Pop, Indie Rock, Indie Pop, Folk, Alternative Rock
Caravan – 'In The Land Of Grey And Pink'
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Label: Deram – SDL-R1, Deram – SDL R1
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Brown/White Label, Gatefold
Country: UK
Released: April 8, 1971
Genre: Rock
Style: Prog Rock
Caravan – 'Blind Dog At St. Dunstans'
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Label: BTM Records – BTM 1007
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: UK
Released: 1976
Genre: Rock
Style: Pop Rock, Prog Rock
Fuzzy Duck – 'Fuzzy Duck'
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Label: MAM – MAM-AS 1005
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: UK
Released: 1971
Genre: Rock
Style: Hard Rock, Prog Rock
Steve Miller Band – 'The Joker'
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Label: Capitol Records – SMAS 11235, Capitol Records – SMAS-11235
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Gatefold
Country: US
Released: 1973
Genre: Rock
Style: Pop Rock
Traffic – 'Welcome To The Canteen'
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Label: Island Records – ILPS 9166
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Country: UK
Released: September 1, 1971
Genre: Rock, Blues
Style: Psychedelic Rock, Prog Rock, Blues Rock
Traffic – 'On The Road'
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Label: Island Records – ISLD 2, Island Records – ISLD.2
Format: 2 x Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: UK
Released: 1973
Genre: Jazz, Rock
Style: Jazz-Rock, Prog Rock
Us-&-Them
27-10-2024, 23:16
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Us-&-Them
27-10-2024, 23:16
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Us-&-Them
27-10-2024, 23:17
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Us-&-Them
27-10-2024, 23:17
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Us-&-Them
27-10-2024, 23:18
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Buffy Sainte-Marie – 'Many A Mile'
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Label: Vanguard – VSD-79171, RCA – XSV 98624
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: UK
Released: 1971
Genre: Folk, World, & Country
Buffy Sainte-Marie – 'Little Wheel Spin And Spin'
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Label: Vanguard – SVRL19023
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Country: UK
Released: 1966
Genre: Folk, World, & Country
Style: Folk
Us-&-Them
27-10-2024, 23:23
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Us-&-Them
27-10-2024, 23:25
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Us-&-Them
27-10-2024, 23:25
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Us-&-Them
27-10-2024, 23:26
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Us-&-Them
27-10-2024, 23:27
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Ian Dury – 'New Boots And Panties!!'
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Label: Stiff Records – SEEZ 4
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Island Manufacturing Pressing
Country: UK
Released: Sep 30, 1977
Genre: Rock
Style: Punk, Pop Rock
The Clash – 'London Calling'
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Label: CBS – CBS CLASH 3, CBS – S CBS CLASH 3
Format: 2 x Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Country: UK
Released:Dec 14, 1979
Genre: Rock
Style: Punk, New Wave
Echo & The Bunnymen – 'Echo & The Bunnymen'
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Label: WEA – 24 21371
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Country: Canada
Released: July 1987
Genre: Rock
Style: New Wave, Indie Rock
Patti Smith Group – 'Easter'
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Label: Arista – SPART 1043
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Country: UK
Released: 1978
Genre: Rock
Style: New Wave, Punk, Rock & Roll
Snakefarm - ‘Songs From My Funeral’
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How does one describe Snakefarm’s ‘Songs From My Funeral’? Is it Portishead meets Nick Cave and together they sing American folk classics? Perhaps. Is it slinky ‘80s ‘middle of the road’ meets drum ‘n’ bass? Maybe. Is it jazz funk meets hip-hop? Not quite.
Snakefarm are the collaboration between singer Anna Domino and her guitarist partner Michael Delory. ‘Songs From My Funeral’ could well be described as a concept album in that the themes for the songs are murder ballads, songs about death and the consequences of the opening up of the American Midwest through the building of railways; sometimes more than one motif is included in a song. Even the lullaby sung at the end is distinctly unsettling. All the songs are reinterpretations of traditional American folk ballads. An interesting, if somewhat academic, discussion on the resurgent interest of these American folk classics and the relation between them and the psyche of present day post-millennium America can be found in Anat Pick’s essay: ‘Death and Democracy: Snakefarm’s Songs from my Funeral and the New World Gothic’. (www.uiowa.edu/~ijacs/mediation/pick.htm)
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Now all this sounds quite gloomy and depressing, but it’s not. Thanks to Snakefarm’s reworking of these folk classics, the results whilst dark and atmospheric are actually surprisingly up-tempo. The darkness comes from Anna Domino’s vocals, which through the use of filters and other effects sounds cool, sultry but at times also detached and remote. There are distinct similarities here to the voices of Laurie Anderson and of Margo Timmins (singer with the Cowboy Junkies). This coolness is largely counterbalanced by the imaginative use of sampling, wind instruments and drum programming, and of time signatures, hence the seemingly contradictory musical styles suggested at the beginning.
This is a good place to introduce the musicians. They are:
Anna Domino – vocals and vocal effects, electric guitar and accordion,
Michael Delory – electric, acoustic and classical guitars, dobro, banjo and keyboard and drum programming,
Paul Dugan – upright, Arco and Fender bass,
Stephan Ulrich – electric guitar solos and effects,
Paul Shapiro – tenor sax, flute and recorder.
So to the tracks themselves:
St James
This is St James Infirmary Blues, an anonymous American folk song made famous by Louis Armstrong. Based on an 18th century traditional folk song ‘The Unfortunate Rake’, it tells of a youth cut down in his prime through pursuing morally questionable activities of drinking, gambling and whoring. The song itself evolved into another song, also performed on this CD: ‘The Streets of Laredo’.
You know that Snakefarm’s version is going to that bit different, for the CD begins with the effect of a tape recording being switched on and speeding up. The track itself starts with some nice tight guitar bass and drums played with real swing. Anna Domino’s vocals are processed through a filter, making it sound a bit as if she’s singing down a telephone line. Domino reverses the gender of the characters and sings the song from the perspective of a man visiting his dead girlfriend at St James infirmary – a distinctly unsettling device. Between verses there is imaginative use of percussion, horns, wah-wah and effects. At times Domino’s voice is overdubbed, the whole effect producing a danceable version of what, ostensibly, is a downbeat song.
Rising Sun
This is of course ‘The House of the Rising Sun’; but not like you’ve heard it before. Essentially a song about life ‘gone wrong’ in New Orleans, it is claimed that the song was originally a 16th century English folk song about a Soho brothel. Be that as it may, most people know the song having been made famous by the Animals. The Animals’ version transposes the narrative from the point of view of a woman lead into a life of degradation to that of a male, whose father is now a gambler and drunkard as opposed to the sweetheart. The House of the Rising Sun is a gambling den, still a house of ill repute but no longer a brothel. Snakefarm have chosen to keep to this version.
Starting off with a Cooder-esque slide guitar with echo reverb, Domino sings this song, at times in a measured manner, against a tight, controlled string bass line. This lends a detached ‘documentary’ style to the vocals. The track has a nice sleazy sound to it, with little touches of Spanish guitar and mariachi sounding horns.
This Train That I ride
Starting with a processed effect that sounds like a Jew’s harp and against a hip-hop beat representing the train’s motion, this track has a good pace. It provides an acoustic backdrop to the song of long distance train travel and the anguish of separation. There is good use of effects here, creating an atmospheric sound.
Frankie and Johnny
A traditional American folk song, the story is of Frankie who finds her man, Johnny ‘playing around’, shoots him dead and is subsequently arrested.
Again this track starts with a sleazy guitar, sharp tight bongos with reverb applied on most of the instruments. And again, Domino sings in a detached narrative style appropriate to the sombre nature of the song.
Laredo
This is Snakefarm’s version of ‘The Streets of Laredo’; a song descended from a British folk song of the late 18th century, the same song that evolved into St James Infirmary. Here the song is about a dying cowboy shot through the chest in a gambling dispute. He asks the singer of the song to fetch him a cup of water. She does so but when she returns the cowboy has died.
Starting in a similar manner to ‘This Train That I Ride’, this track has a similar feel to the related song ‘St James, except here Domino actually sings with feeling, at times with vocal over-dubbing. This track has nice touches of a twangy ‘High Noon’ riff and wah-wah guitar. Again this is an eminently danceable version.
John Henry
Based on the American folk hero ‘John Henry’ a ‘steel driving man’, who has haughtily refused to accept that a modern steam-hammer can nail down the railroad tracks faster than he can. He accepts a challenge, beats the machine but dies shortly afterward from exhaustion. Allegedly based on truth it can also be seen as an example of the price of hubris.
Starting with a good driving rhythm this song has a good dance boogie beat, with a neat little guitar riff. An inter-verse theme is reminiscent of something the Bangles might have done. Background effects well capture the competition between the gasping John Henry and the hissing steam-hammer.
Black Girl
This folk song is also known as ‘In the Pines’. This track starts as most of the previous tracks have done so with a languorous banjo, but quickly descends into an over-produced mess of a confusing dance beat, before returning to the languorous banjo.
Tom Dooley
Another folk classic, this is a North Carolina folk song based on the murder in 1866 of a woman, Laura Foster, by Tom Dula. (Dula’s name was pronounced Dooley). The violent nature of the murder created much public interest at the time, to the extent that many spectators witnessed Dooley’s hanging.
Against a sonorous tolling bell and sung with tiresome reverb on voices as well as instruments, this track does have atmosphere; though effects are over used. Nice use of accordion and penny whistle sounding recorder.
Banks of the Ohio
A song about a young man, who having asked for his sweetheart’s hand in marriage, is refused by her mother on the grounds that the girl is too young. Misguided into thinking that they cannot be together in life, the man foolishly decides that no other man will marry his sweetheart, so he kills her by throwing her in waters of the Ohio river.
An up-tempo beat is used here, in contradiction to the doleful nature of the lyrics. Good snappy percussion and cello sounding bass, again create a dance version of a depressing song
Pretty Horses
Usually described and credited as a ‘Negro lullaby’, this song was performed by Joan Baez on her album ‘Baptism’. Despite being a lullaby there are distinctly dark and disturbing words being sung to sooth the baby to sleep. In the third verse we hear:
Way down yonder in the meadow
There’s a poor little lamby
The birds and flies peckin’ out his eyes
As the poor little thing cries out mammy
The birds and flies peck out his eyes
As the poor little thing cries mammy
This would more likely give the child nightmares! And perhaps this was intentional; this lullaby was likely to have been sung by a slave nanny to her master’s child, whilst her own child might have had to have been left by her to cry alone. Dark indeed.
A nicely distorted guitar and a tight drumming start provide an appropriately disturbing backing to the aforementioned, equally disturbing, lyrics. The nightmare theme is provided by a distortion effect occasionally applied to Domino’s vocals. The insidious nature of the troubling lyrics make this track the most difficult to listen to. No doubt this was the intended effect, so in that respect Snakefarm have been successful.
So how do we summarise ‘Songs From My Funeral’? Well, all the tracks are a refreshing take on the classic American folk ballads. Given the sombre nature of the material, Snakefarm’s arrangements are surprisingly up beat and a change from the traditional treatment given by past performers. Overall, however, the disc is far from perfect - the most obvious criticism being the lack of variety of the arrangements, leading to an unchanging and boring presentation. Clearly this is Snakefarm’s ‘sound’ but it can quickly become tiring. But like the tempo used on this disc, let’s end on an up beat and say that ‘Songs From My Funeral’ is a respectful tribute to America’s past and a legitimate reworking of these folk classics – it is even danceable.
Snakefarm ‘Songs From My Funeral’, 1999, RCA BMG Kneeling Elephant, RCA 07863 67687-2
Sounds interesting Barry, I'll be giving that a listen !
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Us-&-Them
28-10-2024, 14:31
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Idlewithnodrive
28-10-2024, 15:53
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Us-&-Them
28-10-2024, 18:05
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Stephen Pearcy - 2018 - View To A Thrill. :guitar:
Martin, I think I need to tell you (IMHO) the best albums to get (try finding em cheap on CD etc on the Bay or Amazon or even the car boot :thumbsup:) by VH. I'd say start at VH by VH, then VHII, then Women & Children First, then Fair Warning, then Diver Down, then 1984 - all of these are with Dave Lee Roth before he left. Then, we go to the Sammy Hagar era; 5150, then For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge. Those, to me, are the best ones. :thumbsup:
There are 4 other albums Balance, VHIII, A Different Kind Of Truth and the live album Right Here Right Now. The first 2 I probably wouldn't bother with but A Different Kind Of Truth is worth a listen but Roths (after reforming with the band) voice isn't the best on this. The Live album Right Here Right Now is OK. Their is a live Video called Live Without A Net with Sammy Hagar and that rocks!!!!!
Not a band whose records I've ever sought out, the two I have, I found just crate digging and thought I'd give them a try.
Saw their first album when I was in the shop on Saturday, but it was the remaster so I passed on it.
Us-&-Them
28-10-2024, 18:22
Not a band whose records I've ever sought out, the two I have, I found just crate digging and thought I'd give them a try.
Saw their first album when I was in the shop on Saturday, but it was the remaster so I passed on it.
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I have the remasters of all the albums - they've cleaned the sound up nicely and come across good!! THAT FIRST ALBUM IS AN ABSOLUTE KILLER!!!! BUY IT!!
Idlewithnodrive
28-10-2024, 18:33
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One of their best. :)
Us-&-Them
28-10-2024, 19:24
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Another good one. :)
Us-&-Them
28-10-2024, 19:52
Another good one. :)
Yes, great album by Blondie - definitely my favourite by them!!! Second fav is Paralell Lines.
Idlewithnodrive
28-10-2024, 19:59
One of their best. :)
Agreed. Beggars Banquet is my fave.
Idlewithnodrive
28-10-2024, 20:02
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Us-&-Them
28-10-2024, 20:42
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Absolutely great album (if you wanna call it that)!!! I believe this was a jam session recorded by the 4 remaining members (at the time) of Japan. Who knows what else they could've done if they stayed together and if Mick Karn was still alive - a superb band!!!!! I think me and you do like similar things!!! :lol: :thumbsup:
Idlewithnodrive
28-10-2024, 21:06
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Idlewithnodrive
28-10-2024, 21:08
Absolutely great album (if you wanna call it that)!!! I believe this was a jam session recorded by the 4 remaining members (at the time) of Japan. Who knows what else they could've done if they stayed together and if Mick Karn was still alive - a superb band!!!!! I think me and you do like similar things!!! :lol: :thumbsup:
You are right'ish (it was Virgin sanctioned, who wanted it to be released under the Japan name, but Mick Karn was having none of it) about the Jam session thing, but, NEVER ! Although, I concede, we may have the occasional, accidental overlap :eyebrows:
Us-&-Them
28-10-2024, 23:26
You are right'ish (it was Virgin sanctioned, who wanted it to be released under the Japan name, but Mick Karn was having none of it) about the Jam session thing, but, NEVER ! Although, I concede, we may have the occasional, accidental overlap :eyebrows:
Not quite sure I fully understand your reply about "NEVER" but............ :scratch:
Idlewithnodrive
28-10-2024, 23:35
NEVER to your "I think you and me do like similar things" remark (followed by smiley) but it's sort of lost it's humour / point now.
Us-&-Them
28-10-2024, 23:42
NEVER to your "I think you and me do like similar things" remark (followed by smiley) but it's sort of lost it's humour / point now.
OK, I'll buy that for a dollar !!! Just to be sure........... here's a REALLY great album..............
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I'm sure you'll AGREE !!
Us-&-Them
28-10-2024, 23:47
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.................. and another!! :thumbsup:
Idlewithnodrive
29-10-2024, 07:47
Absolutely to both the above.
Pigmy Pony
29-10-2024, 07:48
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I remember a 'Tomorrow's World' 40-odd years ago, demonstrating a new thing called 'laser disc', which looked like a silver LP record but was read by a laser, and gave video as well as audio. The album they demo'd with was this, Eat to the Beat. I wonder how many copies of that are still around? :hmm:
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Us-&-Them
29-10-2024, 11:21
I remember a 'Tomorrow's World' 40-odd years ago, demonstrating a new thing called 'laser disc', which looked like a silver LP record but was read by a laser, and gave video as well as audio. The album they demo'd with was this, Eat to the Beat. I wonder how many copies of that are still around? :hmm:
Yes, I remember them well - I had 2 of them over a period of time; both were made by Pioneer, I think one was a 1750 and the other began with 9... I cant quite remember but they both had the ability to play PAL aswell as NTSC but the latter one read both sides of the disc and automatically swapped to the other side - a bit like 2 sides of a vinyl but not having to stop play and turn the vinyl over to play the other side!!
Idlewithnodrive
29-10-2024, 14:29
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rmcin626
29-10-2024, 15:03
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Just arrived, half speed master then the stick the record in a cardboard inner sleeve - unreal
rmcin626
29-10-2024, 15:38
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Pigmy Pony
29-10-2024, 16:29
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Just arrived, half speed master then the stick the record in a cardboard inner sleeve - unreal
I know, with vinyl prices as they are, how hard would it be to include the cardboard inner for authenticity, but put the record in a poly lined sleeve? Makes no sense.
rmcin626
29-10-2024, 16:54
I know, with vinyl prices as they are, how hard would it be to include the cardboard inner for authenticity, but put the record in a poly lined sleeve? Makes no sense.
I know Steve , very annoying but no issues when played thankfully
Us-&-Them
29-10-2024, 17:03
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Something you perhaps wouldn't expect from Nine Inch Nails.................... QUIET. A strangely good album!!!!
Idlewithnodrive
29-10-2024, 17:12
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Us-&-Them
29-10-2024, 18:09
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Some really great songs on this album............. I love it!!!!
Idlewithnodrive
29-10-2024, 18:29
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Pigmy Pony
29-10-2024, 20:11
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That doesn't look like Runcorn, where are we today?
Idlewithnodrive
29-10-2024, 20:40
I would hazard a guess at somewhere Stateside.
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Nice!
rmcin626
29-10-2024, 20:46
Nice!
Yes it is Barry
Us-&-Them
29-10-2024, 20:46
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Another great Pet Shop Boys Album!!!
I know, with vinyl prices as they are, how hard would it be to include the cardboard inner for authenticity, but put the record in a poly lined sleeve? Makes no sense.
When that happens I just put the LP in a new poly sleeve and put that in the cardboard inner sleeve.
Agree it's annoying, if not a little parsimonious of them.
Us-&-Them
29-10-2024, 21:29
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What an utterly marvellous album - I loved this album from the moment I heard it................. and still do!!!!
Idlewithnodrive
29-10-2024, 21:46
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Spacemen 3 - Recurring
Idlewithnodrive
29-10-2024, 21:47
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What an utterly marvellous album - I loved this album from the moment I heard it................. and still do!!!!
Belter !
Idlewithnodrive
29-10-2024, 22:54
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Because, who doesn't love a bit of serial killer themed Japanese Death Metal ? �� ��
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Us-&-Them
30-10-2024, 16:16
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Great album!!! The band has an image that, to me, is a mix of Hanoi Rocks crossed with Guns N Roses!! A forerunner of what was to come.
Idlewithnodrive
30-10-2024, 16:32
Great Album.
Here, it's -
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Idlewithnodrive
30-10-2024, 17:24
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Idlewithnodrive
30-10-2024, 18:58
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Great album!!! The band has an image that, to me, is a mix of Hanoi Rocks crossed with Guns N Roses!! A forerunner of what was to come.
Bloke I used to know many years ago roadied for Billy Idol. Got the sack for punching him.
Pigmy Pony
30-10-2024, 19:06
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One of the very best to come out of the 90s :)
Us-&-Them
30-10-2024, 19:29
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One of the very best to come out of the 90s :)
What is it?
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That must be one of the weirdest record sleeve designs ever.
Just what is that stuff stretched between the guy's hand and her breast? :scratch:
Idlewithnodrive
30-10-2024, 20:56
One of the very best to come out of the 90s :)
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Another classic, in the same vein, but missed the 90's by the skin of it's teeth.
Idlewithnodrive
30-10-2024, 21:06
What is it?
Primal Scream - Screamadelica
Us-&-Them
30-10-2024, 21:59
That must be one of the weirdest record sleeve designs ever.
Just what is that stuff stretched between the guy's hand and her breast? :scratch:
I'm GUESSING it's gum ?? I seriously have no idea though?? :scratch:
I'm GUESSING it's gum ?? I seriously have no idea though?? :scratch:
That was my thought as well. Still a weird cover!
https://i.postimg.cc/52DyrBc1/LP1844.jpg
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When was that released Dom? I have not heard of it.
rmcin626
31-10-2024, 14:57
https://i.ibb.co/BBqXC9Y/IMG-2992.jpg (https://ibb.co/m46Lc3P)
https://i.ibb.co/BBqXC9Y/IMG-2992.jpg (https://ibb.co/m46Lc3P)
Excellent! IMO, the best of Santana's recordings, and another one that should be in everyone's collection.
rmcin626
31-10-2024, 16:03
Excellent! IMO, the best of Santana's recordings, and another one that should be in everyone's collection.
Agreed Barry
Us-&-Them
31-10-2024, 17:31
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Pigmy Pony
31-10-2024, 17:36
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It is indeed a classic, but these days I only have it on CD. Which is fine, but I'd like to have it on vinyl, as the sleeve art is so good. Even though Barry pointed out to me that the bird riding a conga is actually a bloke :doh:
rmcin626
31-10-2024, 18:05
It is indeed a classic, but these days I only have it on CD. Which is fine, but I'd like to have it on vinyl, as the sleeve art is so good. Even though Barry pointed out to me that the bird riding a conga is actually a bloke :doh:
i have had a copy for years but decided I would splash out on the MOFI version as it is a favourite.
Us-&-Them
31-10-2024, 18:17
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Us-&-Them
01-11-2024, 09:16
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Another classic band from the 70's - 10cc !! I feel the same about these as I do about The Police, they're more of a singles band as I never found the interest in their album tracks as I did with the singles. :thumbsup:
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Another classic and essential part of a record collection! :)
It is indeed a classic, but these days I only have it on CD. Which is fine, but I'd like to have it on vinyl, as the sleeve art is so good. Even though Barry pointed out to me that the bird riding a conga is actually a bloke :doh:
The record cover is intended to depict the Annunciation - so the central figure is the Virgin Mary, the conga riding angel is Gabriel (I believe angels are supposed to be sexless, regardless of their order) and the dove is the Holy Ghost. Information concerning the cover artwork is printed on the back of the cover.
It is, IMO, one of the classic record covers ever, fitting for one of the best and classic records. :)
When was that released Dom? I have not heard of it.
1973, just before the Buckingham/Nicks period. I've had this for ages, but yet to pick up 'Penguin' and 'Heroes are hard to find' that come before and after.
https://i.postimg.cc/d16MMfDf/LP1845.jpg
Idlewithnodrive
01-11-2024, 16:17
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Idlewithnodrive
01-11-2024, 17:09
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Another new arrival
Us-&-Them
01-11-2024, 17:39
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Sparks meets Giorgio Moroder!! Just BRILLIANT !!!!
Pigmy Pony
01-11-2024, 17:40
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I see on Amazon there are two versions of this - a 1 disc album, and an "Amazon exclusive" half speed master 2 LP set, same number of tracks. Described as "180g black bio vinyl". Not sure what bio vinyl is, maybe it's plant-based. Like Quorn sausages.
Idlewithnodrive
01-11-2024, 17:44
Yes, this is the 2 LP half speed master version. I'm not sure it's available exclusively from Amazon though. Mine was from Polydor and Recordstore also have it, for instance.
Pigmy Pony
01-11-2024, 17:49
No I don't think it's exclusive to Amazon either. On Ebay it is available from several other sellers. So what do you think Mike? Is it a good 'un?
Idlewithnodrive
01-11-2024, 17:59
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A cracking debut Album
Idlewithnodrive
01-11-2024, 18:02
No I don't think it's exclusive to Amazon either. On Ebay it is available from several other sellers. So what do you think Mike? Is it a good 'un?
Based on first play, I think it will grow into a very good Album Steve, maybe not a Cure classic but still well worth owning. This half speed master really has superb SQ / mastering too. I can't vouch for other versions
Idlewithnodrive
01-11-2024, 19:19
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Us-&-Them
01-11-2024, 19:20
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A cracking debut Album
I'll second that - it's superb!!!
Idlewithnodrive
01-11-2024, 21:00
The Cure - Songs of a Lost World concert :carrot:
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https://i.ibb.co/p3rCXkP/grotes.webp (https://imgbb.com/)
The Fall's music at the time was described as "Mancabilly", and by Smith himself as "Country 'n' Northern".
Idlewithnodrive
02-11-2024, 14:35
The cover certainly gives off a Mancabilly vibe. I will have to give it a spin.
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''Factory founder Tony Wilson visited the band, fearing they would have spent the entirety of recording partying instead of working. Upon hearing a version of "Bob's Yer Uncle", he exclaimed that the band's next release would be "one of the great British albums of the age". ''
Idlewithnodrive
02-11-2024, 18:10
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Idlewithnodrive
02-11-2024, 20:11
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Thanks Barry...
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Chilled Sunday album.
Two good choices there Chaps!
rmcin626
03-11-2024, 13:12
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Chilled Sunday album.
Great album
Pigmy Pony
03-11-2024, 13:15
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Chilled Sunday album.
One of my all time favourites.
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https://i.ibb.co/Zg54S1q/The-maint-event-live.jpg (https://imgbb.com/)
'Frank called the shots for all those guys.'
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rmcin626
03-11-2024, 14:48
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Good choice Steve
Pigmy Pony
03-11-2024, 15:34
Good choice Steve
Hearing some of it at last week's Maverick show, through Ken's (Qwin's) Canton speakers reminded me just how good it is :)
rmcin626
03-11-2024, 15:50
Hearing some of it at last week's Maverick show, through Ken's (Qwin's) Canton speakers reminded me just how good it is :)
I have a few oh his albums, all good to my ears
Pigmy Pony
03-11-2024, 16:34
I have a few oh his albums, all good to my ears
I only have this, and Silk Degrees, but have thought about trying some of his other albums.
Anyway, this next (absolutely nothing like Boz Scaggs):
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Pigmy Pony
03-11-2024, 17:19
Time for one more before Anita gets back with our traditional Sunday Chinese takeaway:
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Looking forward to someone getting me his new album this Christmas :)
Us-&-Them
03-11-2024, 19:50
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Idlewithnodrive
03-11-2024, 20:49
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Idlewithnodrive
03-11-2024, 21:44
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Us-&-Them
03-11-2024, 21:59
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Good one Mike! :)
Us-&-Them
03-11-2024, 22:36
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I was given that record, and after a day, it in turn was given away.
https://i.postimg.cc/8P86z8Jt/LP1847.jpg
I was given that record, and after a day, it in turn was given away.
The INXS? I never got them either although in fairness he was responsible for turning Kylie from being just another SAW drone into a proper artist.
Pigmy Pony
04-11-2024, 15:54
The INXS? I never got them either although in fairness he was responsible for turning Kylie from being just another SAW drone into a proper artist.
I thought he was responsible for hanging Paula Yates up in his wardrobe, but I may be getting my stories mixed up :scratch: I did buy "Kick" when it first came out, and after playing it a couple of times I kicked it to the darkest recesses of my collection. It may still be there.
I thought he was responsible for hanging Paula Yates up in his wardrobe, but I may be getting my stories mixed up :scratch: I did buy "Kick" when it first came out, and after playing it a couple of times I kicked it to the darkest recesses of my collection. It may still be there.
Reminds me of that letter to Viz:
'I told my mother I was having a pop tart for breakfast. Imagine her surprise when she came downstairs to find Paula Yates sat at our kitchen table.'
Reminds me of that letter to Viz:
'I told my mother I was having a pop tart for breakfast. Imagine her surprise when she came downstairs to find Paula Yates sat at our kitchen table.'
:lol: :lol: :eyebrows:
Us-&-Them
04-11-2024, 19:29
I was given that record, and after a day, it in turn was given away.
Mine is still in mint condition, in my collection and played frequently............ discretion is the better part of valour and I'm always right !!!!! :eyebrows: :lol:
Us-&-Them
04-11-2024, 19:42
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Idlewithnodrive
04-11-2024, 20:01
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Us-&-Them
04-11-2024, 20:19
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Idlewithnodrive
04-11-2024, 20:30
Good Album
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Good album.
Idlewithnodrive
04-11-2024, 20:51
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One of the releases of the year for me.
Us-&-Them
04-11-2024, 21:09
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............ and here's another good one from The Human League!!!
Idlewithnodrive
04-11-2024, 21:21
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............ and here's another good one from The Human League!!!
Yep
https://i.postimg.cc/rmcR3h3G/LP1848.jpg
Us-&-Them
05-11-2024, 10:53
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Idlewithnodrive
05-11-2024, 18:52
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Idlewithnodrive
05-11-2024, 20:17
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Idlewithnodrive
05-11-2024, 21:02
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Gaudi - magnetic
Idlewithnodrive
05-11-2024, 22:07
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Us-&-Them
05-11-2024, 22:57
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https://i.postimg.cc/DZY1ZR8j/LP1850.jpg
Us-&-Them
07-11-2024, 15:12
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RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE; PROBABLY WHAT WE NEED RIGHT NOW AGAINST THE SCUMBAGS WHO ALLOW AND, WHO ARE ALLOWED, TO KEEP POLLUTING OUR RIVERS AND SEAS!!!!!
Us-&-Them
07-11-2024, 17:02
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SHOTGUN MESSIAH - VIOLENT NEW BREED. ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT ALBUM (IMHO)!!!! :guitar::rock::thumbsup:
Pigmy Pony
07-11-2024, 17:23
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RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE; PROBABLY WHAT WE NEED RIGHT NOW AGAINST THE SCUMBAGS WHO ALLOW AND, WHO ARE ALLOWED, TO KEEP POLLUTING OUR RIVERS AND SEAS!!!!!
Yes, our chalk streams are under threat, though I doubt Zack de la Rocha is losing too much sleep over it. This is the guy to speak to:
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Feargal yesterday, doing his impression of a dying trout
Us-&-Them
07-11-2024, 18:56
Yes, our chalk streams are under threat, though I doubt Zack de la Rocha is losing too much sleep over it. This is the guy to speak to:
https://cached.imagescaler.hbpl.co.uk/resize/scaleWidth/952/cached.offlinehbpl.hbpl.co.uk/news/RDN/feargal-sharkey_1.gif
Feargal yesterday, doing his impression of a dying trout
:lol: :lol: LOL - I totally agree!!! I was inferring about standing up and speaking out against the scumbags who allow polluting and those who continue to keep on polluting our waters. Fergal is a great advocate of standing up and speaking out against these scumbags - all credit to him!!!!! :thumbsup:
Idlewithnodrive
07-11-2024, 19:01
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eros - your future is a lie
Edit: On first listen, love it. Hard to classify, but think early Cabs meets Haxan Cloak meets Death Grips
Us-&-Them
07-11-2024, 21:01
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SHOTGUN MESSIAH - VIOLENT NEW BREED. ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT ALBUM (IMHO)!! JUST HAD TO PLAY THIS AGAIN!! :guitar::rock::thumbsup:
Pigmy Pony
07-11-2024, 22:51
:lol: :lol: LOL - I totally agree!!! I was inferring about standing up and speaking out against the scumbags who allow polluting and those who continue to keep on polluting our waters. Fergal is a great advocate of standing up and speaking out against these scumbags - all credit to him!!!!! :thumbsup:
Absolutely. God bless Feargal. He really has a good heart. And a good heart these days is hard to find :)
Absolutely. God bless Feargal. He really has a good heart. And a good heart these days is hard to find :)
:rfl:
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Us-&-Them
08-11-2024, 13:18
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A - 2002 - Hi-Fi Serious. This is a seriously great album!!!
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A - 2002 - Hi-Fi Serious. This is a seriously great album!!!
It's OK, but not much more than that. Picked up a copy for 50p so can't complain.
It's also easy to find being the first title in the rock, pop and folk sections of my collection.
It's OK, but not much more than that. Picked up a copy for 50p so can't complain.
It's also easy to find being the first title in the rock, pop and folk sections of my collection.
Any band that references Alan Partridge with their album title gets the thumbs up from me.
I don't like Steve Coogan, don't follow any of his characters, so was unaware of the connection. My opinion of the CD is based purely on what I hear on the disc.
As I said it's OK, and having bought it out of curiosity from a charity shop it will remain in my collection, but it's not, IMO, a 'must have' CD.
Us-&-Them
09-11-2024, 10:14
I don't like Steve Coogan, don't follow any of his characters, so was unaware of the connection. My opinion of the CD is based purely on what I hear on the disc.
As I said it's OK, and having bought it out of curiosity from a charity shop it will remain in my collection, but it's not, IMO, a 'must have' CD.
I think (IMHO) it deserves a little more than just "OK." To me, it's an album that bridges the gap between nu-metal, rock and pop punk. The mix of songs contained on it are excellent, the singers voice is very good (really suits the music) and some of the playing is great (love the short guitar solo in the song called "The Distance"...... very Van Halen/ish!!) It will CERTAINLY BE STAYING IN MY COLLECTION.................... there is a version of the album with a CD and a DVD of live footage etc. if you can find it/get hold of it.
I don't like Steve Coogan, don't follow any of his characters, so was unaware of the connection. My opinion of the CD is based purely on what I hear on the disc.
As I said it's OK, and having bought it out of curiosity from a charity shop it will remain in my collection, but it's not, IMO, a 'must have' CD.
'Hi-Fi Serious' is where Partridge buys his 'top of the line' B&O system in 1997's 'I'm Alan Partridge.'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyZspqjtG2k
That made me smile! Going to have to dig out that album now too, I remember buying it, but doubt I have played it since then.
I think (IMHO) it deserves a little more than just "OK." To me, it's an album that bridges the gap between nu-metal, rock and pop punk. The mix of songs contained on it are excellent, the singers voice is very good (really suits the music) and some of the playing is great (love the short guitar solo in the song called "The Distance"...... very Van Halen/ish!!) It will CERTAINLY BE STAYING IN MY COLLECTION.................... there is a version of the album with a CD and a DVD of live footage etc. if you can find it/get hold of it.
I'm afraid I'm as not as 'forensic' as you when it comes to music: I don't even know what "nu-metal" and "pop punk" is meant to be - I just listen to any new CD and if I like what I hear then that is enough for me.
I'm away from my system at the moment, and will be for about another week. But upon my return I'll dig out the CD and give it another spin and a reappraisal.
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In a February 2021 interview, drummer Ralph Molina remembers how the group ended up collaborating with Young:
"Neil would come out to (Billy Talbot's) house in Laurel Canyon, after he left the Springfield, and play acoustic with us and talk. After we became the Rockets, we were going to play the Whiskey in Hollywood. We asked him to come sit in with us, which he did. We then formed into Crazy Horse and recorded Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere. The sessions went free and easy, like they are to this day. No rehearsals. Neil walks in with a song, then we jump in. We get it in one, two takes. After that, the feel, heart and emotion are lost. Any more takes, and now you're just playing a part. When you're young, there are no politics, nothing to get in the way. We just had fun playing- no thinking, just playing."
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Pigmy Pony
09-11-2024, 13:24
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In a February 2021 interview, drummer Ralph Molina remembers how the group ended up collaborating with Young:
"Neil would come out to (Billy Talbot's) house in Laurel Canyon, after he left the Springfield, and play acoustic with us and talk. After we became the Rockets, we were going to play the Whiskey in Hollywood. We asked him to come sit in with us, which he did. We then formed into Crazy Horse and recorded Everybody Knows This Is Nowhere. The sessions went free and easy, like they are to this day. No rehearsals. Neil walks in with a song, then we jump in. We get it in one, two takes. After that, the feel, heart and emotion are lost. Any more takes, and now you're just playing a part. When you're young, there are no politics, nothing to get in the way. We just had fun playing- no thinking, just playing."
Really like this album. Guitar interplay with Young and Danny Whitten on "Down by the River" is really something - Wow, check out that stereophonic sound! :)
Really like this album. Guitar interplay with Young and Danny Whitten on "Down by the River" is really something - Wow, check out that stereophonic sound! :)
It really is just so good isn't it?
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Heard 'Beast Of Burden' on the radio yesterday and it really stood out against all the pap so thought I'd give this a spin. Under-rated LP IMO.
Us-&-Them
09-11-2024, 14:37
I'm afraid I'm as not as 'forensic' as you when it comes to music: I don't even know what "nu-metal" and "pop punk" is meant to be - I just listen to any new CD and if I like what I hear then that is enough for me.
I'm away from my system at the moment, and will be for about another week. But upon my return I'll dig out the CD and give it another spin and a reappraisal.
No worries; as I've said before, we're all different........... we like what we like and that's it. You may even think it's worse second time around !! :eek:
Us-&-Them
09-11-2024, 14:38
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Classic alb from The Clash.
Idlewithnodrive
09-11-2024, 17:34
:thumbsup:
Here it's -
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Brian Jonestown Massacre
Idlewithnodrive
09-11-2024, 18:35
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Brian Jonestown Massacre
The track “This is the one thing we did not want to happen” - a very interesting Joy Division mash up.
Idlewithnodrive
09-11-2024, 20:18
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Idlewithnodrive
09-11-2024, 22:18
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Us-&-Them
09-11-2024, 22:26
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A REAL OLD SKOOL CLASSIC................... LOVE IT !!!!
Pigmy Pony
09-11-2024, 22:37
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If the musics half as trippy as the album art, it'll do for me :)
Idlewithnodrive
09-11-2024, 22:43
If the musics half as trippy as the album art, it'll do for me :)
It is. Enjoy !
Pigmy Pony
10-11-2024, 08:20
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If the musics half as trippy as the album art, it'll do for me :)
It is. I saw them supporting Hawkwind, 1988.
Pigmy Pony
10-11-2024, 09:33
It is. I saw them supporting Hawkwind, 1988.
I did see Eat Static a couple of times in the early 90s, which I believe were basically Ozric Tentacles going in a more electronic ravey direction.
Edit: Just bought that Ozrics one Mike was playing yesterday. On CD though - my days of spending 30 quid or so on "unknown" vinyl are over. Shame really, that album art looks like somewhere I used to visit occasionally ;)
Idlewithnodrive
10-11-2024, 09:58
I have seen both Eat Staric and the Ozrics a few times and, yes, Eat Static were a spin out from the Ozrics and actually toured at the same time as them.
Us-&-Them
10-11-2024, 11:43
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Marilyn Manson - Mechanical Animals. The perfect blend of mixing Bowie & Numan with Glam and industrial Rock - POSITIVELY BRILLIANT!!
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Marilyn Manson - Mechanical Animals. The perfect blend of mixing Bowie & Numan with Glam and industrial Rock - POSITIVELY BRILLIANT!!
I think that cover would put me off! (And probably put me off sex for a long time. :eek: )
Us-&-Them
10-11-2024, 20:05
I think that cover would put me off! (And probably put me off sex for a long time. :eek: )
I'm not surprised as the hidden message behind a lot of the album/songs is about the trappings of fame and the use of drugs !!)
Mikeandvan
10-11-2024, 20:31
XTC - English settlement.
Us-&-Them
11-11-2024, 00:10
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An interesting listen!!
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Been listening to this record since about 1982. Never get bored of it.
The cover picture always reminds me of that multi storey car park that Alf Roberts gets chucked off the top of in 'Get Carter.'
Been demolished now though.
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1977 effort from Clapton. His usual mix of downbeat ballads, filler, and some decent stuff.
A couple of good ones there Martin.
Pigmy Pony
11-11-2024, 15:38
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Been listening to this record since about 1982. Never get bored of it.
The cover picture always reminds me of that multi storey car park that Alf Roberts gets chucked off the top of in 'Get Carter.'
Been demolished now though.
Alf was a big man but he was out of shape, and Carter did this for a living.
Giving this another play but at a proper volume while I have the house to meself.
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Pigmy Pony
11-11-2024, 15:58
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Pigmy Pony
11-11-2024, 16:47
Another old one. I'll only be playing side one as Anita was losing the will to live.
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Us-&-Them
11-11-2024, 18:22
Another old one. I'll only be playing side one as Anita was losing the will to live.
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............ we're all different and like different things BUT................. I ain't surprised she was finding it hard to survive!!!! :lol: :thumbsup:
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A classic! :)
Idlewithnodrive
11-11-2024, 18:58
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Spaced out, Fuzz drenched 60's Psychedelia ❤️,. What's not to love ?
Idlewithnodrive
11-11-2024, 19:37
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Idlewithnodrive
11-11-2024, 20:41
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Pigmy Pony
11-11-2024, 22:52
............ we're all different and like different things BUT................. I ain't surprised she was finding it hard to survive!!!! :lol: :thumbsup:
True, we do all like different things, but this was just too different and won't be getting played again. It was a two quid punt that didn't work out. Doesn't even include that Kill Bill song which was what made me think I'd like it :(
Mikeandvan
11-11-2024, 23:26
True, we do all like different things, but this was just too different and won't be getting played again. It was a two quid punt that didn't work out. Doesn't even include that Kill Bill song which was what made me think I'd like it :(
What?? You don't want to listen to 'These boots...............' and prance around your living room? That record is wasted on you!
True, we do all like different things, but this was just too different and won't be getting played again. It was a two quid punt that didn't work out. Doesn't even include that Kill Bill song which was what made me think I'd like it :(
What 'Kill Bill' song? And why would you want to be reminded of one of the worse and tedious films ever made (IMO; so bad I couldn't be bothered to watch part II.)?
What?? You don't want to listen to 'These boots...............' and prance around your living room? That record is wasted on you!
Agreed! ;)
FFS, (Franz Ferdinand & Sparks)
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Pigmy Pony
12-11-2024, 13:23
What 'Kill Bill' song? And why would you want to be reminded of one of the worse and tedious films ever made (IMO; so bad I couldn't be bothered to watch part II.)?
This one Barry.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEFa4ztm9P0
Pigmy Pony
12-11-2024, 13:30
What?? You don't want to listen to 'These boots...............' and prance around your living room? That record is wasted on you!
No, Nancy Sinatra I do like, but it's all the dad Frank and Lee Hazlewood contributions, I can't be doing with that. As Anita said, it sounded like I was playing it on an old gramophone which needed more winding up.
Us-&-Them
12-11-2024, 15:51
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Idlewithnodrive
12-11-2024, 18:33
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Idlewithnodrive
12-11-2024, 18:51
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Magic Shoppe - Down the Wych Elm
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I used to have that LP.
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