Spinning Today - What Are You Listening To Right Now? (Part 4) [Archive] - Page 13

Pete The Cat

26-03-2026, 16:17

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71OiLW87uaL._AC_SL1024_.jpg

Guy McCoy Torme 'Bitter & Twisted'

I love Bernie Torme's guitar tone and licks, it's just a shame that after Gillan he didn't work with with a stronger songwriting partner to lift his material up to the next level. I guess he preferred being his own boss. Filed under 'not bad'.

Idlewithnodrive

26-03-2026, 18:23

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/e/9/e9548e49f449427d943b7ee4461a451499d64811.jpeg

Idlewithnodrive

26-03-2026, 19:42

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/4/1/415a5e3758ffa66e88651bf2d08cb467978c3bbd.jpeg

Idlewithnodrive

26-03-2026, 20:58

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/f/5/f581422df325be76aece22411315bcbb64064f8f.jpeg

My favourite SS Album

Idlewithnodrive

26-03-2026, 21:47

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/f/7/f7cb268cea18b7bea30c33ac93851de8bf58fd1f.jpeg

Upping the anti :hairmetal:

Idlewithnodrive

26-03-2026, 22:39

While I’m loitering in this dark corner of the collection -

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/7/d/7ddfbd5d332ab72bec2442e1fcc019a8c407005c.jpeg

Ufomammut - Idolum

Pigmy Pony

26-03-2026, 22:44

In some pokey little alley in York was a record shop about the same size as my kitchen. Where I picked up this for a fiver. It's ok, worth the five quid I suppose.

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61WXHpiz5AL._AC_SY450_.jpg

Only a minute's walk from the Minster, worth a look if you're round there.

https://earwormrecords.co.uk/

Dom66

27-03-2026, 10:49

https://i.postimg.cc/vZ5HwQGk/LP2229.jpg

Alex_UK

27-03-2026, 12:51

New RAYE album out today, This Music May Contain Hope. Spinning on Tidal hi-res - Vinyl arrived this morning, but will be waiting for daughter to play that tonight when she gets home. She went to bed early and set her alarm to listen to it online at 12:01 - that's dedication!

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/8d/Raye_-_This_Music_May_Contain_Hope.webp

One of the songs includes a colab with Al Green, so, why not?

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/f0/StillinloveAlGreen.jpg

Dom66

28-03-2026, 12:47

https://i.postimg.cc/MGwPsbsZ/CD421.jpg

Pete The Cat

28-03-2026, 13:15

https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Ftheaudiophileman.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F07%2FScreenshot-2019-06-25-at-15.35.17-1024x1024.jpg&f=1&nofb=1&ipt=9c8d790c2850fef0b64c4285e9b665e7918d47ec10d86c f6ac585a9539f04604

Just right for a sunny Saturday lunchtime.

Idlewithnodrive

28-03-2026, 18:59

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/4/1/41cdc6543559216976a080e3e8b08d35dcc636ff.jpeg

First spin :cheers:

Barry

28-03-2026, 19:06

Idlewithnodrive

28-03-2026, 19:09

I ought to get a copy just for the cover - not one but two EMT 930st turntables. Can't get better than that!

Three ?

Idlewithnodrive

28-03-2026, 19:51

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/7/e/7eefea3f0cd58774011629675d783f2959c54aaa.jpeg

Idlewithnodrive

28-03-2026, 21:02

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/4/0/406e5c96a008b6eca07c8d61731a9877f381f55e.jpeg

Idlewithnodrive

28-03-2026, 22:01

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/6/f/6f44e38ec3ba18d46194bf804ec2ee985e1804cd.jpeg

A masterpiece.

Barry

28-03-2026, 22:16

Two good Beatles LPs there, especially the first. :)

Idlewithnodrive

28-03-2026, 23:55

Two good Beatles LPs there, especially the first. :)

Depending on mood, it's Revolver, MMT or the White Album, for me.

Macca

29-03-2026, 12:03

https://i.ibb.co/d42mtrx2/s-l1600.jpg (https://ibb.co/xqjFYDdj)

Barry

29-03-2026, 13:21

https://i.ibb.co/d42mtrx2/s-l1600.jpg (https://ibb.co/xqjFYDdj)

Is that a 'stand alone' album, or a compilation?

Dom66

29-03-2026, 13:33

https://i.postimg.cc/dtZDxC1r/LP2230.jpg

Macca

29-03-2026, 13:37

Is that a 'stand alone' album, or a compilation?

It's a 'best of' but includes 'FM' and 'Here At The Western World' which aren't on any of their studio albums but are two of their best tunes IMO.

Also has the live version of 'Boddhisatva' with the deranged intro and the tune they did for the film 'Bright Lights, Big City' which is quite good.

Macca

29-03-2026, 13:37

https://i.ibb.co/pBqZGX1K/R-3658775-1428208451-3923.jpg (https://imgbb.com/)

Barry

29-03-2026, 14:22

https://i.ibb.co/pBqZGX1K/R-3658775-1428208451-3923.jpg (https://imgbb.com/)

I used to have that on vinyl. That bloody zip damaged the cover of the adjacent LP in the rack, despite being in a plastic sleeve.

Now I have it on CD, two in fact, one being a double with the second disc being alternative takes and some live versions. Probably my favourite Stones recording, with 'Let it Bleed' coming a close second.

Pigmy Pony

29-03-2026, 15:32

It's a 'best of' but includes 'FM' and 'Here At The Western World' which aren't on any of their studio albums but are two of their best tunes IMO.

Also has the live version of 'Boddhisatva' with the deranged intro and the tune they did for the film 'Bright Lights, Big City' which is quite good.

A worthwhile addition to my CD shelves, especially for having FM on it. So over to Ebay, where I've ordered this "Expanded Edition" off Music Magpie for £3.19 including delivery. Bargain I think :)

Pigmy Pony

29-03-2026, 15:34

I used to have that on vinyl. That bloody zip damaged the cover of the adjacent LP in the rack, despite being in a plastic sleeve.

Now I have it on CD, two in fact, one being a double with the second disc being alternative takes and some live versions. Probably my favourite Stones recording, with 'Let it Bleed' coming a close second.

Yes I remember you mentioning the zip issue, put me off. Have it on CD though.

Macca

29-03-2026, 15:43

The zip was only real on the originals, I have a 1970s re-pressing that does not have it. Although was listening to the original CD release today. I think I slightly prefer 'Let It Bleed' from that era although they're all classics.

Idlewithnodrive

29-03-2026, 18:10

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/e/2/e2814ae506d3960c6c1abaaa4ded429665eab234.jpeg

Idlewithnodrive

29-03-2026, 19:47

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/0/1/01e749c5711772fe89d9cad7265cd188b0183a65.jpeg

Idlewithnodrive

29-03-2026, 20:30

and, now, it's spiritual predecessor -

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/1/9/191097f286f7dc6124f9694c9be2e46c8b2b44d3.jpeg

Idlewithnodrive

29-03-2026, 21:34

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/8/5/85eeb13852d062bcd78dabdb307b4b9055abb1ba.jpeg

Macca

29-03-2026, 22:14

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/0/1/01e749c5711772fe89d9cad7265cd188b0183a65.jpeg

Interesting sound, but it's too much for me.

Idlewithnodrive

29-03-2026, 22:33

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/b/7/b7ac562f36d656b35a73521bd415d6dac7dea0e4.jpeg

Idlewithnodrive

29-03-2026, 22:34

Interesting sound, but it's too much for me.

How do you mean too much, Martin ?

Macca

29-03-2026, 23:00

How do you mean too much, Martin ?

Just too 'out there'. I like heavy but it has to be at least slightly melodic. Not my age, I've always been the same.

Idlewithnodrive

29-03-2026, 23:27

Just too 'out there'. I like heavy but it has to be at least slightly melodic. Not my age, I've always been the same.

Totally understand that. I find them similar to bands like Ramones and Television, so not so "out there" in my world but, hey, we're all different, and as long as we enjoy the music, we all win.

Dom66

30-03-2026, 11:40

https://i.postimg.cc/9FqS64pb/LP2231.jpg

Idlewithnodrive

30-03-2026, 15:24

https://d28lcup14p4e72.cloudfront.net/281995/9730184/Screenshot_20260330_162045_Qobuz.jpg

Dom66

31-03-2026, 11:03

https://i.postimg.cc/nhJxYf4w/LP2232.jpg

rmcin626

31-03-2026, 14:01

https://i.ibb.co/xt9TbsKM/IMG-3892.jpg (https://ibb.co/Q3SwVc76)

Idlewithnodrive

31-03-2026, 17:51

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/5/2/529352629b2644cedc7a56df32116be859227671.jpeg

Wonderful !

Idlewithnodrive

31-03-2026, 18:07

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/e/5/e5defef45d13e1ef7882e2a7add051b342e7305b.jpeg

Cease & Resist - Anarcho Punk in the UK 1979-86

Idlewithnodrive

31-03-2026, 19:52

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/d/0/d0deed106070cf8fc50dccde7a9d2484e2016259.jpeg

Vatican Shadow - Death Is Unity With God

Dom66

01-04-2026, 09:36

https://i.postimg.cc/tJ0hdfKb/LP2233.jpg

Barry

01-04-2026, 12:33

https://i.postimg.cc/tJ0hdfKb/LP2233.jpg

Another good one. :)

Macca

01-04-2026, 13:13

Another good one. :)

'Weekend World' :)

Barry

01-04-2026, 14:35

Ah yes, I hadn't thought of that.

Reminds me of the time when I used to attend performances by the group Big Chief in London pub venues. On one occasion they started to play the Nina Simone composition 'I Wish I Knew How it Would Feel to be Free' and a young woman in the audience said "Barry Norman", as it was the theme tune to his film review programmes on the TV.

Pigmy Pony

01-04-2026, 15:30

I remember well the tunes you and Martin are referring to, but did not know where they'd originated. Every day's a school day :)

Barry

01-04-2026, 15:45

I like to think of AoS fulfilling the three Reithian principles of 'information, education and entertainment'. :)

Pigmy Pony

01-04-2026, 18:50

Just like the BBC, but without the dodgy employees.

Idlewithnodrive

01-04-2026, 19:24

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/d/1/d199a33c97c990ef74905877e363bc210321d333.jpeg

Idlewithnodrive

01-04-2026, 20:15

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/b/6/b69459a35e0b265cf64bbe3de18f0597ac360a6a.jpeg

Dom66

02-04-2026, 09:23

https://i.postimg.cc/rwK7Qr4L/LP2234.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/RhSDf6m7/LP2235.jpg

rmcin626

02-04-2026, 13:58

https://i.ibb.co/MkHtjLbq/IMG-0098.jpg (https://ibb.co/GQD81jXg)

rmcin626

02-04-2026, 13:59

https://i.ibb.co/9mN2jd8B/IMG-3893.jpg (https://ibb.co/WN6F1Rx7)

rmcin626

02-04-2026, 14:13

https://i.ibb.co/XZyshKww/IMG-3544.jpg (https://ibb.co/kg38Rwdd)

Barry

02-04-2026, 17:53

https://i.ibb.co/XZyshKww/IMG-3544.jpg (https://ibb.co/kg38Rwdd)

Excellent! :)

rmcin626

02-04-2026, 18:58

Excellent! :)

Very true Barry

Pigmy Pony

02-04-2026, 19:39

I see Nick Drake gets posted on here quite a lot, but I know nothing about him. What's his music like?

Macca

02-04-2026, 20:26

. What's his music like?

Not as appealing as his sister,

Pigmy Pony

02-04-2026, 21:51

Not as appealing as his sister,

Had to look that one up - I remember her well :) Not normally a fan of purple hair but...

Not sure if this is a pic from UFO or Blind Date - but there's a lorra lorra leg there :)

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71QefvJX4ML._AC_SX679_.jpg

Idlewithnodrive

03-04-2026, 09:10

I What's his music like?

Very poor and boring, IMHO.

Macca

03-04-2026, 13:02

https://i.ibb.co/dwkMCKkX/R-1026612-1185549744.jpg (https://imgbb.com/)

Macca

03-04-2026, 13:57

https://i.ibb.co/GfkfSFvB/prince-expanded-edition.jpg (https://ibb.co/0pZpbQj8)

rmcin626

03-04-2026, 14:08

https://i.ibb.co/y7FjNw3/IMG-3921.jpg (https://ibb.co/fLdwXhc)

Pete The Cat

03-04-2026, 14:22

https://http2.mlstatic.com/D_NQ_NP_785552-MLA86349553431_062025-O.webp

Chill sounds for an Easter weekend.

Idlewithnodrive

03-04-2026, 16:44

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/7/2/72eb2098fd8220429307646f403bdf284ee5c686.jpeg

Idlewithnodrive

03-04-2026, 18:03

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/2/b/2b11a3ff418a4e9d78df09c356f6b40ddc80eeed.jpeg

Idlewithnodrive

03-04-2026, 18:38

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/c/6/c6c866d0d6acc27172f2024b4335410616c7b806.jpeg

Idlewithnodrive

03-04-2026, 19:16

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/9/d/9d17398c996894832cf469b7c7f8d034ac08d598.jpeg

Idlewithnodrive

03-04-2026, 19:43

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/5/3/535281350b441ff4ba93eba16170a8e091755ade.jpeg

Macca

03-04-2026, 20:01

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/9/d/9d17398c996894832cf469b7c7f8d034ac08d598.jpeg

Classic that one. Lent my copy to someone so they could tape it in about 1989 and never got it back.

Idlewithnodrive

03-04-2026, 20:42

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/c/2/c26cdff0ee822a58c9512bb4c925e3908560c279.jpeg

Barry

03-04-2026, 21:17

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/9/d/9d17398c996894832cf469b7c7f8d034ac08d598.jpeg

Big Brother and the Holding Company were a lousy band, but despite that this LP is one to have. I put its success entirely down to Janis Joplin.

Idlewithnodrive

03-04-2026, 21:38

Big Brother and the Holding Company were a lousy band, but despite that this LP is one to have. I put its success entirely down to Janis Joplin.

It was indeed. The band only became popular (successful ?) when Janis joined. Nothing before and nothing after.

Idlewithnodrive

03-04-2026, 22:03

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/f/7/f78d86981c9a4b1162f2630b1282e0cc92e6e21b.jpeg

Tool - Ænima

Pigmy Pony

04-04-2026, 08:58

Came through the letterbox yesterday:

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/8kQAAeSwVplo7lzX/s-l960.webp

Sounds great obviously, but... I'd expected something more comprehensive, more like a 'greatest hits' - there are several glaring omissions. My own fault for not paying attention, but having said that I would still get it if only for 'FM'.

I do feel I should shop around for another 'best of' now, though :doh:

Pigmy Pony

04-04-2026, 09:45

Thought I'd make today a 'Dan Day':

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51c1l8QjzGL._AC_SX425_.jpg

rmcin626

04-04-2026, 10:02

Thought I'd make today a 'Dan Day':

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51c1l8QjzGL._AC_SX425_.jpg

A ‘Dan Day’ is always a good choice

Macca

04-04-2026, 10:06

I do feel I should shop around for another 'best of' now, though :doh:

You want this one then

https://i.ibb.co/s9KL9MZh/Vinyl-Pursuit-Album-Steely-Dan-Greatest-Hits-018e32fb-7ea6-4d11-bbe7-715dd2b86024.webp (https://ibb.co/qYNbYPvz)

I've got a vinyl copy you can have next time you're down this way.

Pigmy Pony

04-04-2026, 10:17

You want this one then

https://i.ibb.co/s9KL9MZh/Vinyl-Pursuit-Album-Steely-Dan-Greatest-Hits-018e32fb-7ea6-4d11-bbe7-715dd2b86024.webp (https://ibb.co/qYNbYPvz)

I've got a vinyl copy you can have next time you're down this way.

Stop giving your records away! I appreciate it though :) No, I want something I can also play in the car, which fortunately has a CD player (unlike my crappy van, which is radio or SD card only). I'll be down your way just as soon as fuel prices get their shit together, I've got some stuff for you which I know you'll like :)

Pigmy Pony

04-04-2026, 10:22

Next up:

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71RhtWSI8RL._AC_SX679_.jpg

Macca

04-04-2026, 11:24

Foo Fighters 'There Is Nothing Left To Lose'

https://i.ibb.co/Lz1GxK0j/R-785184-1244275624.jpg (https://imgbb.com/)

Macca

04-04-2026, 12:16

Neighbours are out so it's a chance to play offensive rock music at offensive levels :eek:

https://i.ibb.co/6cJNnrpQ/81-KILl-E8p-UL-SL1500.jpg (https://ibb.co/My592Zjd)

Barry

04-04-2026, 12:43

It certainly has an offensive-looking cover. Not sure if the music would be to my taste. :hmm:

Macca

04-04-2026, 13:00

The proposed cover was of the space shuttle exploding but in 1987 that was deemed 'too soon' so it was replaced with the cover shown above.

Just like with Spinal Tap's 'Smell The Glove' a number of major retailers refused to stock the album and the cover was redesigned again although not until many of the original had made it into the wild. Having discovered the band about a year before the album was released I got it as soon as it came out so have the 'offensive' cover on my vinyl copy although these days just play the CD that has the below cover:

https://i.ibb.co/vvR9KCND/appetite-for-destruction-guns-n-roses-1-cd-universal-eu.jpg (https://ibb.co/84tkSnyX)

'They're just experimenting with new packaging, that's all'

'Experimenting? What does that mean? Have they got monkeys opening it or something?'

Barry

04-04-2026, 15:59

:lol: In someways the new cover is, to me, just as bad. I dislike images of death's head, skeletons as much as I do of Christian iconography. I put up with 'momento mori' imagery as I like the work of The Greatful Dead, but since I don't like heavy metal, or death metal groups, I can largely avoid the motifs and symbolism.

I'm a fussy bugger at times!

Dom66

04-04-2026, 17:16

https://i.postimg.cc/PryQ0PQG/LP2236.jpg

Idlewithnodrive

04-04-2026, 17:51

Foo Fighters 'There Is Nothing Left To Lose'

https://i.ibb.co/Lz1GxK0j/R-785184-1244275624.jpg (https://imgbb.com/)

Decent Album that.

Idlewithnodrive

04-04-2026, 17:51

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/e/c/ecceadeb1e96829f0537ba63a6b01e1f4e108190.jpeg

Gazjam

04-04-2026, 19:05

Current Mood...

https://images2.imgbox.com/8b/2e/ZncJPhbc_o.jpg

Idlewithnodrive

04-04-2026, 19:08

Current Mood...

https://images2.imgbox.com/8b/2e/ZncJPhbc_o.jpg

Brilliant Album

Idlewithnodrive

04-04-2026, 19:09

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/c/8/c81f6e9ac5e4893ec3f6680c5785a18868abf319.jpeg

Barry

04-04-2026, 19:20

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/c/8/c81f6e9ac5e4893ec3f6680c5785a18868abf319.jpeg

But that one is much better. ;)

Barry

04-04-2026, 19:33

Following on from the theme of death's head images on LP covers, I picked this out to play:

The Nice - 'Ars Longa Vita Brevis'

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/XsAAAOSwagJl6Z3~/s-l1600.webp

I used to be big fan of The Nice, and have all of their LPs. Not sure why; probably due to Keith Emerson's fascination with combining classical music with rock music, despite Lee Jackson having a feebly weak singing voice.

I followed on with the Emerson's new group: Emerson, Lake and Palmer. Although a much stronger line, up I never really got past their first LP.

Barry

04-04-2026, 19:55

The Great Society With Grace Slick - 'Conspicuous Only In Its Absence'

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/ro8AAOSw3xhjRsEe/s-l1600.webp

and

GRACE SLICK and The Great Society - 'VOL 2'

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/SIgAAOSwdPBjXvbV/s-l1600.webp

Idlewithnodrive

04-04-2026, 20:16

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/2/a/2a097767374fd871907b93590356ed4459747991.jpeg

Idlewithnodrive

04-04-2026, 21:05

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/e/e/ee221bf79dfa2bbd3ba795bac12008496fd5938b.jpeg

Gazjam

04-04-2026, 21:46

Brilliant Album

oh Yea.
Saw them in the gigging in the 90s

Weirdly current.

kinda like they tapped a vein…
Kids, pay attention.

Idlewithnodrive

04-04-2026, 21:47

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/4/9/49dcd64c48dc66e68362cb97d652e8764b2b30d9.jpeg

Dom66

05-04-2026, 15:18

https://i.postimg.cc/YCwB5vp9/LP2237.jpg

Dom66

06-04-2026, 09:15

https://i.postimg.cc/yYfKMQ35/LP2238.jpg

Pigmy Pony

06-04-2026, 09:33

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Bazbs9TDL._AC_SX425_.jpg

Pigmy Pony

06-04-2026, 10:46

Billie Eilish - When we all Fall Asleep, Where do we Go?

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

Pigmy Pony

06-04-2026, 10:59

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81G35H9JSpL._AC_SX679_.jpg

Barry

06-04-2026, 16:52

The Nice - 'Five Bridges'

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/kukAAeSw0xtoAq8Q/s-l960.webp

Barry

06-04-2026, 16:56

Emerson, Lake and Palmer

https://progressiverockcentral.com/wp-content/uploads/Emerson_Lake_and_Palmer_500.jpg

rmcin626

06-04-2026, 17:39

Emerson, Lake and Palmer

https://progressiverockcentral.com/wp-content/uploads/Emerson_Lake_and_Palmer_500.jpg

Long time since Ive heard that album, although did see them a couple in the early 70’s

Idlewithnodrive

06-04-2026, 17:40

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/d/f/dff670009307cc80fa2ebb0f3ac8e29e74d75995.jpeg

Conrad Schnitzler

Idlewithnodrive

06-04-2026, 18:30

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/6/2/628e3b64c05a5d2bbe2ed5730e0aecaed2b18d30.jpeg

Geese - Projector

Idlewithnodrive

06-04-2026, 19:50

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/5/0/505d1e865b89e8dd176c3984f05e3ec33be2921c.jpeg

Idlewithnodrive

06-04-2026, 20:43

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/8/d/8dd3804acbb544bb16d3397675f3cbf4478ab5f7.jpeg

Idlewithnodrive

06-04-2026, 21:45

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/b/0/b02b47375d77ac8cd2b11cc1ca82d170db6a43e3.jpeg

Predominantly for the epic Sister Ray

Pigmy Pony

07-04-2026, 08:12

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/815jSGqOUxL._AC_SX679_.jpg

Macca

07-04-2026, 08:28

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/815jSGqOUxL._AC_SX679_.jpg

Looks a bit different today. Also it's no longer 'Ocean Boulevard', been renamed to the 'Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway.'

https://i.ibb.co/rR0TDFL5/Screenshot-2026-04-07-092221.png (https://ibb.co/9kgzQcfy)

Pigmy Pony

07-04-2026, 09:03

Well nowt stays the same - When Crosby Stills & Nash recorded their debut album they came across a knackered-looking house with a battered old sofa outside, and thought it would be a great setting for their album cover, so their mate took some photos.

A few days later they decided on their name but realised they were seated in the wrong order on the sofa. So back they went, only to find the house had been demolished. So they were stuck with it. These days the plot is just a car park.

The might have considered just reversing the image, but then Stephen Stills would become a left handed guitarist, and their hair partings would be all wrong.

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/811-vOtyMHL._AC_SX679_.jpg

Pigmy Pony

07-04-2026, 09:06

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/A1Y5uxORwfL._AC_SX679_.jpg

rmcin626

07-04-2026, 09:21

Looks a bit different today. Also it's no longer 'Ocean Boulevard', been renamed to the 'Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway.'

https://i.ibb.co/rR0TDFL5/Screenshot-2026-04-07-092221.png (https://ibb.co/9kgzQcfy)

Every day a school day, never knew that road had been renamed, I have several Jimmy Buffett albums, always enjoyed his music, very clever business man, music, beer and restaurants never came to the UK as far as I know.

Macca

07-04-2026, 09:48

Every day a school day, never knew that road had been renamed.

Think it is quite recent, 2023 or '24.

rmcin626

07-04-2026, 09:54

Think it is quite recent, 2023 or '24.

Buffett died in 2023, so as you say quite recent.

Dom66

07-04-2026, 10:21

https://i.postimg.cc/zf6m7f2H/LP2239.jpg

Pigmy Pony

07-04-2026, 11:00

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/818B9-FgKDL._AC_SX679_.jpg

Pigmy Pony

07-04-2026, 18:23

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71uvALYR2pL._AC_SX300_SY300_QL70_ML2_.jpg

Idlewithnodrive

08-04-2026, 17:49

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/5/e/5e44f8f297052da48d95b9f782c2bfef8f0352d8.jpeg

Idlewithnodrive

08-04-2026, 19:01

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/b/4/b4b4b323bff439336a538e10ad69af27e9df6655.jpeg

Idlewithnodrive

08-04-2026, 20:01

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/4/f/4f510b754faa478ca05f8a57a57a5100b8dbab9a.jpeg

Idlewithnodrive

08-04-2026, 21:01

https://d28lcup14p4e72.cloudfront.net/281995%2F9740319%2Fmceclip0.jpg

Dom66

09-04-2026, 10:58

https://i.postimg.cc/4d4Y6Zct/LP2240.jpg

Macca

09-04-2026, 12:09

Macca

09-04-2026, 13:12

https://i.ibb.co/d0nwGnxY/OIP.webp (https://imgbb.com/)

rmcin626

09-04-2026, 14:16

The first of the new arrivals from Rhino.
https://i.ibb.co/SX0fcCgy/IMG-3930.jpg (https://ibb.co/pvZhQFTw)

willbewill

09-04-2026, 18:42

https://www.normanrecords.com/artwork/medium/14/196264-trees-speak-mind-maze.jpg

Alex_UK

09-04-2026, 19:47

Primal Scream - 'Give Out But Don't Give Up'

https://i.ibb.co/GfDwHxPC/R-9068622-1578474353-2178.jpg (https://imgbb.com/)

''Give Out But Don’t Give Up ... was met with absolute incredulity. For every powder-fuelled trendy who reckoned they could see what Primal Scream were getting at with this loose, louche trawl through stereotypical rock'n'roll and dodgy Confederacy chic, several more were absolutely heartbroken. I can remember the reactions to "Rocks" among my friends, from mild disappointment through outright mockery to an aghast sense of betrayal. Primal Scream, after all, were the band who had shown the way, who’d seen the error of their indie rock ways and taken plenty of us along with them. Nobody in 1994 much listened to Screamadelica any more, but we all of us owned it. "Bitches keep bitchin'/ Clap keeps an-itchin'" – how could they do this to us?''

I went to the warm up for the tour for this album, hardly anyone there just me and some poxy students who were expecting Screamadelica 2 and didn't get it.

Never really thought that deeply about this album, but has made me want to play it next and see if I can understand what they were talking about! I also loved "Vanishing Point" and "Echo Dek" so let's see how the evening goes, once I've finished this...

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/9d/Royksopp_-_The_Understanding.png

Their 2nd album, and in a way perhaps similar expectations on it after the hugely successful "Meloday A.M."

Pigmy Pony

09-04-2026, 21:39

Never really thought that deeply about this album, but has made me want to play it next and see if I can understand what they were talking about! I also loved "Vanishing Point" and "Echo Dek" so let's see how the evening goes, once I've finished this...

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/9d/Royksopp_-_The_Understanding.png

Their 2nd album, and in a way perhaps similar expectations on it after the hugely successful "Meloday A.M."

Yeah I have those two, and Melody am was always going to be a hard act to follow imo. Not bad tho.

Vanishing Point was a sort-of return to dance music, with Echo Dek being a dub version of that iirc. I lent my copy of Echo Dek to a mate and never got it back. Now you've reminded me about it I'll try to get it back next time I visit. I remember it being weird in a good way.

As for 'Give out but...', I like it enough to play it every now and then, but Screamadelica is much more my thing.

Alex_UK

09-04-2026, 22:16

Yeah I have those two, and Melody am was always going to be a hard act to follow imo. Not bad tho.

Vanishing Point was a sort-of return to dance music, with Echo Dek being a dub version of that iirc. I lent my copy of Echo Dek to a mate and never got it back. Now you've reminded me about it I'll try to get it back next time I visit. I remember it being weird in a good way.

As for 'Give out but...', I like it enough to play it every now and then, but Screamadelica is much more my thing.

I managed "Give Out" and Vanishing Point, but I'm all screamed out now - will try Echo Dek tomorrow - I can't really recall it. Checking my server I also bought 2008's Beautiful Future, but that I don't remember at all! Will give that a go as well, as I need something a little more mellow to end the day...

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/cf/Sonsofkoop.jpg

I can't believe this is nearly 30 years old! Seems like only yesterday I bought it!

Pigmy Pony

10-04-2026, 06:12

Sons of Koop - they passed me by, though I do remember Lieutenant Pigeon. And the Dove from Above.

Barry

10-04-2026, 07:52

Sons of Koop - they passed me by, though I do remember Lieutenant Pigeon. And the Dove from Above.

That's a few brain cells wasted then! :doh:

Alex_UK

10-04-2026, 08:21

Sons of Koop - they passed me by, though I do remember Lieutenant Pigeon. And the Dove from Above.

LOL! If you can pick up this one and/or any of their other albums for pennies, I think they would be up your street - laid-back chilled electronic jazz.

Barry

10-04-2026, 09:21

Sounds like a load of Mouldy Old Dough to me. :D

Pigmy Pony

10-04-2026, 09:34

LOL! If you can pick up this one and/or any of their other albums for pennies, I think they would be up your street - laid-back chilled electronic jazz.

Yes I would if the price was right, I do tend to like your choices. But 24 quid minimum for a used CD copy is a bit rich for me.

Dom66

10-04-2026, 09:36

https://i.postimg.cc/DZTppVYf/LP2241.jpg

Alex_UK

10-04-2026, 09:47

Yes I would if the price was right, I do tend to like your choices. But 24 quid minimum for a used CD copy is a bit rich for me.

:eek: Blimey, that is a bit rich! Well I know you’re not a streamer, but available on Spotify and Tidal…

rmcin626

10-04-2026, 14:01

Another of the Kevin Grey cuts from Rhino
https://i.ibb.co/PsvzD4QZ/IMG-3934.jpg (https://ibb.co/0pRVsZtj)

rmcin626

10-04-2026, 14:43

Another from Rhino
https://i.ibb.co/ynp1WdtF/IMG-3935.jpg (https://ibb.co/RpNmzYfT)

Barry

10-04-2026, 15:08

Another from Rhino
https://i.ibb.co/ynp1WdtF/IMG-3935.jpg (https://ibb.co/RpNmzYfT)

Not a bad LP. :)

rmcin626

10-04-2026, 15:15

Not a bad LP. :)

Very true Barry

Idlewithnodrive

10-04-2026, 15:19

https://d28lcup14p4e72.cloudfront.net/281995/9742491/Screenshot_20260410_161143_Qobuz.jpg

rmcin626

10-04-2026, 15:25

Last of the arrivals from Rhino, these tip on jackets are. Very nice but for some reason very tight to return the record to sleeve, and also very tight for my outer vinyl covers, need to source some that are slightly bigger for the gatefold sleeves.
https://i.ibb.co/mC3D0yCP/IMG-3936.jpg (https://ibb.co/fYs19NYT)

Idlewithnodrive

10-04-2026, 16:46

https://d28lcup14p4e72.cloudfront.net/281995/9742675/Screenshot_20260410_173624_Qobuz.jpg

Idlewithnodrive

10-04-2026, 17:39

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/3/2/32497e5e456037bc47c4704c11c7d657f5ec66b6.jpeg

Idlewithnodrive

10-04-2026, 19:11

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/9/b/9b9b3fb232176ef4d3ba7ae7694dd262b7541e79.jpeg

Idlewithnodrive

10-04-2026, 20:56

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/d/5/d519932470fbdc7efbd688ff6484e5311e474980.jpeg

Idlewithnodrive

10-04-2026, 21:40

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/c/2/c2b9e2100921e62ea66316042493413c1e74ad5d.jpeg

Dom66

11-04-2026, 12:36

https://i.postimg.cc/BQhgvS1M/LP2242.jpg

Macca

11-04-2026, 16:37

https://iili.io/BVahWPe.md.jpg (https://freeimage.host/i/BVahWPe)

Idlewithnodrive

11-04-2026, 17:12

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/0/6/06acf0344e3e1077124ebd1af508c204ca33f4a4.jpeg

Macca

11-04-2026, 17:29

https://iili.io/BVEbnBR.md.jpg (https://freeimage.host/i/BVEbnBR)

One of those you forget how good it is until you play it again. I was never much keen on any of their others though.

rmcin626

11-04-2026, 19:05

https://iili.io/BVEbnBR.md.jpg (https://freeimage.host/i/BVEbnBR)

One of those you forget how good it is until you play it again. I was never much keen on any of their others though.

A big fav from my younger days, still play it although usually now the remastered version, keeping the original good.

Idlewithnodrive

11-04-2026, 19:15

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/a/3/a35d100db5fb9ced0df546425fac369416d2f6e6.jpeg

Macca

11-04-2026, 19:28

A big fav from my younger days, still play it although usually now the remastered version, keeping the original good.

I taped it off someone at university, that would be 1988 but it seemed like a very old album at the time, like an artifact.

That was only 16 years after it came out. Now, if an album came out in 2010 I think of it as 'recent.'

Barry

11-04-2026, 19:32

https://iili.io/BVahWPe.md.jpg (https://freeimage.host/i/BVahWPe)

Good one! :)

Barry

11-04-2026, 19:35

https://iili.io/BVEbnBR.md.jpg (https://freeimage.host/i/BVEbnBR)

One of those you forget how good it is until you play it again. I was never much keen on any of their others though.

Agreed - although I also like their 'Live Dates'

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/2qEAAeSwnCdpsDQN/s-l1600.webp

Idlewithnodrive

11-04-2026, 20:11

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/f/f/ff8657ff979a21038aca22a27c37f70f63e964f7.jpeg

Barry

11-04-2026, 21:07

Yet another good one. :)

Idlewithnodrive

11-04-2026, 21:09

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/3/9/39193a6cdc4cd04bd01dc4a1ba18961fc3f2d010.jpeg

Barry

11-04-2026, 21:13

The Cars - 'Deluxe Edition'

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/-u8AAeSwV8xpvIfC/s-l960.webp

Idlewithnodrive

11-04-2026, 21:37

The Cars - 'Deluxe Edition'

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/-u8AAeSwV8xpvIfC/s-l960.webp

Don't know that one but, having Google Image'd it, it tells me it has the track Best Friend's Girl on it, so will give it a spin :thumbsup:

Idlewithnodrive

11-04-2026, 21:51

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/c/f/cf5d778c57a64b98251a7fcee608c3d803f15db0.jpeg

rmcin626

12-04-2026, 08:32

I taped it off someone at university, that would be 1988 but it seemed like a very old album at the time, like an artifact.

That was only 16 years after it came out. Now, if an album came out in 2010 I think of it as 'recent.'

I did buy Argus on its release, I’m very old, also had a couple of the other albums but they are long gone but always loved Argos

Gazjam

12-04-2026, 09:56

Mellow Sunday morning with a bit of Eric Bibb

https://imgbox.com/CnQYBlbNhttps://images2.imgbox.com/a4/2e/CnQYBlbN_o.jpeg?download=true

Macca

12-04-2026, 13:06

https://i.ibb.co/9mNmfBGv/R-1.jpg (https://ibb.co/1YLYpBbn)

Barry

12-04-2026, 14:37

When was that released Martin? From the cover it looks as if Etta is in her mid to late "50s.

A great jazz singer, I have a few of her records.

rmcin626

12-04-2026, 14:45

https://i.ibb.co/dsv4f3NJ/IMG-3486.jpg (https://ibb.co/sp49gDTJ)

Macca

12-04-2026, 16:00

When was that released Martin? From the cover it looks as if Etta is in her mid to late "50s.

A great jazz singer, I have a few of her records.

It's from 2003.

Dom66

13-04-2026, 10:59

https://i.postimg.cc/rwD4wdHx/CD422.jpg

Dom66

14-04-2026, 08:09

https://i.postimg.cc/bwwzdpPq/LP2243.jpg

Idlewithnodrive

14-04-2026, 17:32

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/1/9/19189a8deaa1c8f7dff84c579cf2c007c79e68e3.jpeg

Idlewithnodrive

14-04-2026, 18:26

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/6/3/634ec1e12a66890c30842f5e04198b46daf5426b.jpeg

A ridiculously good recording.

Idlewithnodrive

14-04-2026, 19:09

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/8/f/8f4914a567b5258f51f2a5c8609a93b70c23a276.jpeg

It's been many, many years since I last listened to this.

Idlewithnodrive

14-04-2026, 20:02

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/3/f/3f2d2411199489bae93bb02a15200f27c06632fc.jpeg

Another absolute classic. That bass playing ��

Idlewithnodrive

14-04-2026, 20:54

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/d/e/de3598e9c4dd59bcff56faa86a060d7b056cbdd2.jpeg

Another that I haven't listened to in a looong time.

Pigmy Pony

14-04-2026, 21:11

A nice selection of 80s music going on :) Apart from the Police one, that might be 70s.

Idlewithnodrive

15-04-2026, 08:42

A nice selection of 80s music going on :) Apart from the Police one, that might be 70s.

Yep, really revisiting my teens last night. Enjoyed it, a lot.

Dom66

15-04-2026, 09:49

https://i.postimg.cc/sDt1JsLK/LP2244.jpg

Macca

15-04-2026, 10:23

Yep, really revisiting my teens last night.

That's about 50 percent of all my listening!

Idlewithnodrive

15-04-2026, 14:15

That's about 50 percent of all my listening!

If that's what floats your boat, rock on. I tend play a wide variety of music to try and keep it fresh.

Idlewithnodrive

15-04-2026, 18:03

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/3/c/3c074cd36e7aefe5af3105a90259dc4915da6c57.jpeg

Barry

15-04-2026, 18:19

Do the remasters still have the sleeve-damaging zip? Excellent LP nonetheless.

Idlewithnodrive

15-04-2026, 18:39

Do the remasters still have the sleeve-damaging zip? Excellent LP nonetheless.

(Un ?)fortunately they don't.

Idlewithnodrive

15-04-2026, 18:40

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/d/5/d5b5b680f3c38f48c5479eed4c9ecff2ccb77acf.jpeg

LOOP - The World In Your Eyes

Idlewithnodrive

15-04-2026, 19:44

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/e/6/e61d4cc47478ec1fac8cbf93b011be541abef932.jpeg

majex45

15-04-2026, 21:13

https://i.ibb.co/dsv4f3NJ/IMG-3486.jpg (https://ibb.co/sp49gDTJ)

Me too. A recent purchase from a charity shop, somewhat the worse for wear and I don't know what has been nibbling the cover, perhaps a house rabbit? Playable with surprisingly little noise. (Still cannot make the images large).

31696

Dom66

16-04-2026, 12:01

https://i.postimg.cc/VsG2BSp6/LP2245.jpg

Idlewithnodrive

17-04-2026, 09:03

https://d28lcup14p4e72.cloudfront.net/281995/9750050/Screenshot_20260417_094349_Qobuz.jpg

The Young Gods - Appear, Disappear

Dom66

17-04-2026, 10:01

https://i.postimg.cc/8CmSBryT/LP2246.jpg

Pete The Cat

17-04-2026, 12:00

'Massive Attack at the BBC'

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00254n2

On BBC Sounds. 12 days left to listen.

Macca

17-04-2026, 12:08

https://i.ibb.co/HpPRnSpp/R-31166777-1720442367-7281.jpg (https://imgbb.com/)

gninnam

17-04-2026, 13:50

Red Hot Chili Peppers – Mothers Milk

Label: EMI USA – MTL 1046, EMI USA – 79 2152 1
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: UK
Released: 21 Aug 1989
Genre: Rock
Style: Alternative Rock, Funk Metal, Alternative Metal

https://hosting.photobucket.com/38ffab8c-5ede-4a0c-9e9c-4c4e66dbcf8a/13b1bd80-c158-4e45-9dd4-fd2bc22094c9.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds

Idlewithnodrive

17-04-2026, 14:26

https://youtu.be/7aE_Q6Z1CoE?si=6wXL7b2FDyV3XFjh

Idlewithnodrive

17-04-2026, 15:39

https://youtu.be/21C-I-SwxJ4?si=Wu1RKRgrwTL3i-7v

Idlewithnodrive

17-04-2026, 17:50

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/8/4/842a12aedc3f45edab6bf6b14c0f37f7fb85a7b2.jpeg

Idlewithnodrive

17-04-2026, 18:29

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/b/6/b64224c5b8e63ae444070f00e1c75d4159f6c618.jpeg

Barry

17-04-2026, 19:13

Another couple if good ones there. :)

Idlewithnodrive

17-04-2026, 19:14

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/c/a/caad4aef0307759bf5081ea3621dacb5b2fb6f40.jpeg

Idlewithnodrive

17-04-2026, 21:18

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/5/b/5b7a7f2cd177ca55b634085e12aa4efe6a26a09a.jpeg

Pigmy Pony

17-04-2026, 22:02

Idlewithnodrive

17-04-2026, 22:08

Quality album that. In the mid-late 90s Sasha and Digweed could do no wrong. My brother will still have this, I should try to scrounge it off him before he twigs that copies of this have some value these days. I know this because I've sought it out on occasion and it's never under 30 quid even for a ratty CD copy.

All of the Sasha / Digweed stuff is pure quality. I have many of the CD sets, including the rare early stuff. £30 is very good, pretty much all is far north of that.

Pigmy Pony

17-04-2026, 22:33

There's a vinyl copy on Ebay for £213, looks like a skip find. CDs on there range between 30-odd quid to 137 quid. The first Renaissance CD is similarly good. Pricey too.

Idlewithnodrive

17-04-2026, 22:45

There's a vinyl copy on Ebay for £213, looks like a skip find. CDs on there range between 30-odd quid to 137 quid. The first Renaissance CD is similarly good. Pricey too.

I've given up on their vinyl output. Keep looking, some of their stuff goes for a lot more than that.

Pigmy Pony

18-04-2026, 10:08

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61pOKRoGEDL._SX425_.jpg

Pigmy Pony

18-04-2026, 10:49

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/719kIe1npJL._SX425_.jpg

Macca

18-04-2026, 11:11

https://i.ibb.co/pjBhD3s6/R-2360146-1368024401-9805.jpg (https://imgbb.com/)

rmcin626

18-04-2026, 11:31

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/719kIe1npJL._SX425_.jpg

Not many better than this.

Macca

18-04-2026, 12:21

https://i.ibb.co/fVNLZ6G3/81-RIc4zkmn-L-AC-SL1400.jpg (https://ibb.co/Cp9D4Csj)

Got this filed under 'Jazz' since it's on ECM but I think really it is 'Ambient.' Still one of his best I think.

Pigmy Pony

18-04-2026, 15:01

Not many better than this.

Agreed. Did well with this, bought it off a bloke at Maverick show a couple of years ago for a fiver. Like new, still has 'Back to Black' download voucher with it.

Pigmy Pony

18-04-2026, 15:03

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Wrj14hKcL._SX425_.jpg

Peter Gabriel 4: Security. The one I play the most.

Barry

18-04-2026, 15:26

Not many better than this.

Agreed! :)

Barry

18-04-2026, 15:29

https://i.ibb.co/fVNLZ6G3/81-RIc4zkmn-L-AC-SL1400.jpg (https://ibb.co/Cp9D4Csj)

Got this filed under 'Jazz' since it's on ECM but I think really it is 'Ambient.' Still one of his best I think.

Could never get on with Pat Metheny. He's a good guitar player, but I just don't like his style - but then I don't like jazz guitar. Shame really.

Idlewithnodrive

18-04-2026, 18:31

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/9/3/93410a993ebea20a8d157dac82c22e356188523d.jpeg

Idlewithnodrive

18-04-2026, 20:02

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/3/e/3ee3879c93ba9a63de68fc5c0f0b153f5a0706f5.jpeg

Barry

18-04-2026, 21:09

Idlewithnodrive

18-04-2026, 21:13

Barry

18-04-2026, 21:26

LTD - 'ReCOVER'

https://www.ediechoes.com/img/cd/Cover_Recover_thin.jpg
(Echoes 1009, 2009)

Picked this up in Oxfam for 50p. it is a collection of pop, rock and jazz covers by a duo consisting of Luca Fattori (vogal and tape loops) and Tiziano Zanotti (double bass and tape loops). Sad to say I found it disappointing: the jazz numbers degenerated into not very good 'scat' singing, and the double bass dominated all of the tracks.

So back to Oxfam it goes.

Barry

18-04-2026, 21:39

Thanks for that Barry. Many here regularly play Steely Dan Albums and I have never knowingly heard a track by them, so, this could be a very useful short cut to determine if I would like them.

For years I had a love/hate relationship with Steely Dan. Despite not knowing if I liked them or not, I continued to buy their LPs. Well a few years ago I decided I loved them after all!

The only artist with whom I had a volte-face experience was with Neil Young. Couldn't stand his thin, weedy voice, but upon listening to 'After The Gold Rush' that all changed. Crazy I know. Since then I have bought his albums going back and forward in time.

Pigmy Pony

18-04-2026, 21:40

Some people frown on 'Best of' collections, but I find them useful if I want to hear an artist or group, but can't make up my mind which stand-alone title to play. The trouble often is which is the best of the 'Best of's ?

Well if you are looking for a best of collection of Steely Dan, I can recommend:

Steely Dan - 'The Definitive Collection'

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/~vIAAeSwR7JpNQsG/s-l1600.webp

It contains the track 'FM' which I think was mentioned by Pigmy Pony.

Amazon's review says it contains all the hits, but fails to include 'Haitian Divorce'... It seems like all their 'best ofs' are missing something or other. This one seems pretty comprehensive though, and only £6.85 off Music Magpie over on the Ebay:

https://www.amazon.com/Very-Best-Steely-Dan-2CD/dp/B0GG5471GJ/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1MA5J304POIK2&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.UDcKAJSkT3wozz4Ox3vBA2lFzCO8rQtLH GUvBzUX9Pyj8xM3NHEdRJ7ChW8oGR-EMm60r-6OmyCmx2oHTLinr1ma4_1cgK6YP9YPxGwrRY0LxLHBfrGsV1zP g907vQigCSO2R7zx8S7-cA4t-TSExk6Hf-uuw8njp-F97s7m2pLoxLBxVMjebxYdzOuqmxXWbhHm6BidnvcuyigmJbYq 6lAw4HCfFpeGZfogtg087Y8.NfA_AULrESjvniu1cFI3pGfdMi 6Uy47MfVINUtTsGhs&dib_tag=se&keywords=steely+dan+cd&qid=1776548135&sprefix=steely+dan+cd%2Caps%2C222&sr=8-5&xpid=UV5BV_Zi0YI1c

rmcin626

19-04-2026, 14:17

https://i.ibb.co/QFfRX2W9/IMG-0108.jpg (https://imgbb.com/)

gninnam

19-04-2026, 17:17

Wolf Alice – The Clearing

Label: Columbia – 19802909852, Sony Music – 19802909852, RCA – 19802909852
Format: CD, Album
Country: Europe
Released: 22 Aug 2025
Genre: Rock
Style: Indie Rock, Pop Rock

https://hosting.photobucket.com/38ffab8c-5ede-4a0c-9e9c-4c4e66dbcf8a/477735a1-9302-414d-81e1-9b07b7e1f3fb.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds

Playing through a modified Michell Argo HR (Tom Evans tweaked to Vibe Mk 1.5 with a Pulse 2 PSU) which has gained a very good indeed headphone amp.

https://hosting.photobucket.com/38ffab8c-5ede-4a0c-9e9c-4c4e66dbcf8a/3863544e-41c6-41b1-8a3a-3b4ac62fd9f6.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds

Tunes are coming from a Panasonic USB DVD drive connected to a PI using an R-2R DAC HAT via Volumio.

Sounding very good indeed ��

Pigmy Pony

19-04-2026, 20:01

I saw Wolf Alice do a couple of songs on Saturday Night Live a few weeks ago. Lead singer had some presence, and I liked the music, though I wasn't expecting to. I'd decided to look into their music some more, then forgot. So thanks for the reminder :)

Macca

20-04-2026, 12:06

https://i.ibb.co/HpVjX993/R-421428-1244442122.jpg (https://imgbb.com/)

Macca

20-04-2026, 12:47

https://i.ibb.co/hNJGg8r/R-2.jpg (https://imgbb.com/)

Pigmy Pony

20-04-2026, 15:29

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81+ry2l58QL._AC_SY300_SX300_QL70_ML2_.jpg

Barry

20-04-2026, 15:40

https://i.ibb.co/hNJGg8r/R-2.jpg (https://imgbb.com/)

IMO this is probably the worse of all the Steely Dan cover artworks. Shame as the music is great.

Barry

20-04-2026, 15:45

Another compilation:

The Doobie Brothers - 'Greatest Hits'

https://www.worldofbooks.com/cdn/shop/files/B0002BXSNI.jpg?v=1751130786&width=493

Barry

20-04-2026, 15:50

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81+ry2l58QL._AC_SY300_SX300_QL70_ML2_.jpg

Any good? The only solo album I have of his is the eponymous debut record:

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/ODIAAeSwkmdoGjpx/s-l1600.webp

Barry

20-04-2026, 16:01

And now for something completely different:

Joji Hirota - 'Rain Forest Dream'

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/riYAAeSwqOJpJBRK/s-l960.webp

Traditional Japanese percussion. It may look like ambient "elevator" music, or some sort of chillout disc, but it's not - quite the opposite in fact.

Dom66

20-04-2026, 16:30

https://i.postimg.cc/FRCkGCKX/LP2247.jpg

Idlewithnodrive

20-04-2026, 16:55

https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/4/a/4a145c30bbb96a36b17bd9f69bfde09ff713deb0.jpeg

REN - Sick Boi

Pigmy Pony

20-04-2026, 19:41

IMO this is probably the worse of all the Steely Dan cover artworks. Shame as the music is great.

I read somewhere that Steely Dan shared your opinion of it. Great album though, I think I'll play it tomorrow.

Pigmy Pony

20-04-2026, 19:47

Any good? The only solo album I have of his is the eponymous debut record:

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/ODIAAeSwkmdoGjpx/s-l1600.webp

I think it's a grower, only about the third or fourth time I've played it. Much to my embarrassment, I only realised at the start of track 2 that I was actually playing it at 45rpm :doh: So what do you think of his debut solo? I've never heard it.