View Full Version : Spinning Today - What Are You Listening To Right Now? (Part 4)
Idlewithnodrive
01-10-2026, 20:55
To quote from Discogs: "Folktronica duo consisting of Anna Domino and Michel Delory playing songs based on traditional ballads in the public domain.". So basically folk songs with electronic effects.
Quite distinctive - I like them, but I can imagine they are somewhat of an acquired taste.
If you are interested, I would suggest you listen to 'Songs From My Funeral'.
Different enough, that, me too.
Idlewithnodrive
01-10-2026, 20:55
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Disc 4 Their first Concert - Victoria Palace Theatre, London, 16th June 1974
To quote from Discogs: "Folktronica duo consisting of Anna Domino and Michel Delory playing songs based on traditional ballads in the public domain.". So basically folk songs with electronic effects.
Quite distinctive - I like them, but I can imagine they are somewhat of an acquired taste.
If you are interested, I would suggest you listen to 'Songs From My Funeral'.
I did last time you posted this, ended up buying myself a copy :thumbsup:
Did you listen to any of 'We Out Here' ?
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Pigmy Pony
02-10-2026, 11:27
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Pigmy Pony
02-10-2026, 11:49
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CD 3
Pigmy Pony
02-10-2026, 12:46
Went for a flu jab earlier, which had a couple of things in common with this next pick: both were free, so why not? Also both were better than I was expecting :) Cheers Mart.
Some hi-energy drumming going on here :)
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Finally got round to putting my system back together after NEBO.
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New *to me* on CD. '94 remaster rather then the original, regrettably, but still sounds good:
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Pigmy Pony
02-10-2026, 14:17
Keep my rockin' head on for a bit longer:
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Pigmy Pony
02-10-2026, 14:22
Are Amazon havin' a laff? Above-mentioned ZZTop CD is £3.50 from Music Magpie, Amazon want 63 quid :eek: How are they still in business?
Not even rare I've seen it in charity shops.
New *to me* on CD. '94 remaster rather then the original, regrettably, but still sounds good:
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Their second LP was better IMO.
Their second LP was better IMO.
Agree but it's still a corking debut.
Idlewithnodrive
02-10-2026, 19:11
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Look at that track list :stalks:
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Look at that track list :stalks:
It certainly captures the time.
Some belters on there for sure. [emoji4]
I love Above & Beyond, somehow this album completely passed me by (probably because I am not usually a massive live album fan) at the time, but I can’t stop playing it, very different to their usual clubby music but utterly brilliant.
Above & Beyond - Acoustic-Live at The Hollywood Bowl (2016)
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I just realised it’s 3 hours 16 minutes long - wow!
Pigmy Pony
03-10-2026, 09:28
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One of my favourite artists ever - nice one Steve. [emoji4]
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Pigmy Pony
03-10-2026, 11:08
Yeah they've done some excellent stuff over the years. I was hoping to follow it with some more GA, but Anita came back early, so I've switched to something more 'laid back' (yes I know Groove Armada are already pretty chilled, but I don't make the rules, I just follow them) :)
So this next:
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Lady Blackbird, Black Acid Soul (deluxe edition)
Pigmy Pony
03-10-2026, 11:49
Bit of easy listening, from the ginger whinger. 'Er indoors likes this, and I don't mind it.
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Pigmy Pony
03-10-2026, 12:23
'Er indoors has gone outdoors again for a bit, so normal service has been resumed :)
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rmcin626
03-10-2026, 12:40
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One the worse covers the Dan chose to use. Shame really.
Idlewithnodrive
03-10-2026, 17:06
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CD 2
Pigmy Pony
03-10-2026, 17:16
Got some good tracks on these 80s 12" CDs :) Wouldn't mind getting them myself.
Idlewithnodrive
03-10-2026, 17:19
Got some good tracks on these 80s 12" CDs :) Wouldn't mind getting them myself.
Unbelievable, tbh, Steve. Disc 3 (up next) is just as good.
Idlewithnodrive
03-10-2026, 17:23
Got some good tracks on these 80s 12" CDs :) Wouldn't mind getting them myself.
DM'd you mate.
Pigmy Pony
03-10-2026, 17:35
Unbelievable, tbh, Steve. Disc 3 (up next) is just as good.
Sorry Mike, couldn't wait for disc 3, I've ordered it :) Good price too. Should land here middle of next week.
As you may be aware, there are other CD collections in a "series", covering 12"/80s 'grooves', pop, there's even a 12"/80s/2, which has some interesting stuff too.
Idlewithnodrive
03-10-2026, 17:46
Sorry Mike, couldn't wait for disc 3, I've ordered it :) Good price too. Should land here middle of next week.
As you may be aware, there are other CD collections in a "series", covering 12"/80s 'grooves', pop, there's even a 12"/80s/2, which has some interesting stuff too.
Was that from the link I sent ? Silly price.
Idlewithnodrive
03-10-2026, 18:21
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CD 3
It's all the music I didn't like in the '80s but a lot of it I've since come to like - for example that Curiosity Killed The Cat tune is really good, but in the '80s I just thought of it as tweenies music.
Idlewithnodrive
03-10-2026, 19:45
It's all the music I didn't like in the '80s but a lot of it I've since come to like - for example that Curiosity Killed The Cat tune is really good, but in the '80s I just thought of it as tweenies music.
I'm still waiting for that to happen for me, with Jazz and MoR / Grandad Rock. It'll happen, eventually, I'm sure. Five Leaves Left is now moderately bearable.
Idlewithnodrive
03-10-2026, 19:45
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Qobuz
Idlewithnodrive
03-10-2026, 20:44
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Qobuz
Idlewithnodrive
03-10-2026, 21:27
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Beck - Ride
Idlewithnodrive
03-10-2026, 21:35
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Qobuz
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CD 3
Quality...:thumbsup:
Even better if you have all of that on vinyl 12" singles!;)
Bass like you wouldn't believe...
Marco.
Pigmy Pony
04-10-2026, 10:24
Was that from the link I sent ? Silly price.
Hi Mike, I only saw your PM this morning (thanks for that), I'd already ordered the album. Got it for £3.49 off World Books. As you say, silly prices. Like Macca, I wasn't keen on a lot of those tunes back in the day, but have since 'grown into' them. I like that they are all 12", which ime offer so much more than the 'single edits'.
Visited our local car boot this morning, a picked up (for a pound each):
The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan
Boz Scaggs - Some Change
Paul McCartney - All The Best!
I think all of these will fall into your dreaded AOR/ grandad rock categories :) but then I am a grandad, have been for 18 years now!
Pigmy Pony
04-10-2026, 10:56
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Took a few attempts to get this one playing. My CD player Marantz CD6006 (UK edition), is being a bit of a knobhead lately, and is only getting worse. Sometimes the drawer won't open, then it won't close, and moves very slowly. Also miss-tracked towards the end of a couple of CDs yesterday.
I'll pay a visit to Mike Powell at Bolton next week, but might give him my old Densen player to fix instead. Apparently it uses a generic Sony mechanism, so shouldn't be too costly.
Pigmy Pony
04-10-2026, 11:40
Another one pound CD. Bargain :)
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Idlewithnodrive
04-10-2026, 20:05
Hi Mike, I only saw your PM this morning (thanks for that), I'd already ordered the album. Got it for £3.49 off World Books. As you say, silly prices. Like Macca, I wasn't keen on a lot of those tunes back in the day, but have since 'grown into' them. I like that they are all 12", which ime offer so much more than the 'single edits'.
Visited our local car boot this morning, a picked up (for a pound each):
The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan
Boz Scaggs - Some Change
Paul McCartney - All The Best!
I think all of these will fall into your dreaded AOR/ grandad rock categories :) but then I am a grandad, have been for 18 years now!
Actually, I quite like a bit of Dylan. I'm also a Grandad, though only for 4 years in. Great fun !
Pigmy Pony
05-10-2026, 08:33
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Pigmy Pony
05-10-2026, 10:02
One of the last records I bought before going over to the dark side (CD) for a couple of decades. No worries, it was still there when I returned :)
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One of the last records I bought before going over to the dark side (CD) for a couple of decades. No worries, it was still there when I returned :)
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Not listened to that in a long time I'll give it a spin later. Certainly one of the greatest albums ever at least for those of us whose 'era' it was.
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Pigmy Pony
05-10-2026, 13:45
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Great album.
But unusual really - I bought the CD "deluxe edition" with bonus CD... Now, normally such an album will comprise a disc 1 with the main album, with the 'bonus CD' being disc 2. Not so with this one - the bonus tracks CD is disc 1. No big deal really, but I've gone all this time thinking I actually prefer the bonus CD :doh: Makes sense now.
Disc 2 is a bit more upbeat and 'modern'.
Both discs worth having though, so getting the deluxe version on CD could be a good thing, unless you're committed to vinyl.
Idlewithnodrive
05-10-2026, 17:16
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Idlewithnodrive
05-10-2026, 18:44
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Idlewithnodrive
05-10-2026, 20:16
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Great album.
But unusual really - I bought the CD "deluxe edition" with bonus CD... Now, normally such an album will comprise a disc 1 with the main album, with the 'bonus CD' being disc 2. Not so with this one - the bonus tracks CD is disc 1. No big deal really, but I've gone all this time thinking I actually prefer the bonus CD :doh: Makes sense now.
Disc 2 is a bit more upbeat and 'modern'.
Both discs worth having though, so getting the deluxe version on CD could be a good thing, unless you're committed to vinyl.
Thank you, but yes the extra material is more modern sounding and I wasn't so keen so I just went for the 'standard' release. It is one I keep coming back to.
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Pigmy Pony
06-10-2026, 10:04
Thought I'd dig out a 'sampler' LP too. Worth having just for The Mission's Tower of Strength (Bombay Edit).
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Pigmy Pony
06-10-2026, 10:41
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Pigmy Pony
06-10-2026, 11:46
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rmcin626
06-10-2026, 11:59
Waited several weeks for this to arrive, the reissue limited to 500 sold by Experience Vinyl in the States, thanks to Kevin for the heads up. The original vinyl sells for silly money.
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Pigmy Pony
06-10-2026, 12:21
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Label on the sleeve says DMM (direct metal mastering) No idea what that means, I really should look it up.
Pigmy Pony
06-10-2026, 12:24
Waited several weeks for this to arrive, the reissue limited to 500 sold by Experience Vinyl in the States, thanks to Kevin for the heads up. The original vinyl sells for silly money.
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So what's it like Robin? Worth the wait? I have to admit I know nowt about Fink.
rmcin626
06-10-2026, 12:51
So what's it like Robin? Worth the wait? I have to admit I know nowt about Fink.
To be honest Steve he was not on my radar until about 6 months ago, when one of the songs was a recommendation as a test song. The album is a double live and was released in 2012 I believe and sold out very quickly and goes for silly money on Discogs. Not sure how to describe the music, this album is a trio, sort of folk, blues with some effects thrown in. I streamed it and enjoyed it, then a couple of months ago Steve posted it was being re-released limited to 500 copies for the American audience as it was never released there.
He seems to be very popular in Europe, the more I listen, he reminds of Nick Drake and John Martyn.
Pigmy Pony
06-10-2026, 13:05
See what you mean about prices for originals, which range from :eek: to :eek::eek: Prices for the re-releases on the Amazon and Ebay look more realistic.
rmcin626
06-10-2026, 13:19
See what you mean about prices for originals, which range from :eek: to :eek::eek: Prices for the re-releases on the Amazon and Ebay look more realistic.
That’s for his other albums, I see a couple of copies on EBay of the reissue I’ve just bought for £150, the more I listen to it reminds me of John Martyn.
Pigmy Pony
06-10-2026, 13:41
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Pigmy Pony
06-10-2026, 13:48
That’s for his other albums, I see a couple of copies on EBay of the reissue I’ve just bought for £150, the more I listen to it reminds me of John Martyn.
Ah, I see what you mean - the ones I was looking at were "Wheels turn beneath my Feet Vol. 2" Not the same thing :doh: I don't fink I'll be buying that anytime soon!
Pigmy Pony
06-10-2026, 13:52
I'll have to make do with playing this, which isn't too shabby :)
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rmcin626
06-10-2026, 14:45
I'll have to make do with playing this, which isn't too shabby :)
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Yeah great album
Idlewithnodrive
06-10-2026, 16:51
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Urban Dance Squad - Life n Perspectives of a Genuine Crossover
Idlewithnodrive
06-10-2026, 17:51
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Idlewithnodrive
06-10-2026, 19:26
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Idlewithnodrive
06-10-2026, 21:29
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New Order - Everything's gone green 12"
Idlewithnodrive
06-10-2026, 21:47
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Idlewithnodrive
06-10-2026, 22:03
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Is that a floppy disc? Thought they were 5.25 inches, that looks bigger. :)
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Pigmy Pony
07-10-2026, 13:30
Can't beat a bit of Sade, I don't have that one though. But I'll put on one of her others after this, probably the opposite of Sade.
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Can't beat a bit of Sade, I don't have that one though.
£6 on ebay, Music Magpie - well worth it. I think it's my favourite of hers.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291190973299?
Pigmy Pony
07-10-2026, 14:04
£6 on ebay, Music Magpie - well worth it. I think it's my favourite of hers.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291190973299?
There's one on Ebay even cheaper than that. But it says 'remastered' on the case, I don't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing :scratch:
Pigmy Pony
07-10-2026, 14:14
There's one on Ebay even cheaper than that. But it says 'remastered' on the case, I don't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing :scratch:
Decided to risk it for a biscuit. Should be here in about a week. In the meantime, this should hold me:
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Idlewithnodrive
07-10-2026, 16:27
Is that a floppy disc? Thought they were 5.25 inches, that looks bigger. :)
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It's a new concept. It's called a Floppy 12".
Pigmy Pony
07-10-2026, 16:49
It's a new concept. It's called a Floppy 12".
I have one of those :eyebrows:
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I have one of those :eyebrows:
I thought it was a RIGID tool?:D
Marco.
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Pigmy Pony
08-10-2026, 13:38
I thought it was a RIGID tool?:D
Marco.
Nope, just a tool :( I can splint it with lolly sticks, but that brings its own set of problems, as you know.
Pigmy Pony
08-10-2026, 13:41
My 80s/12" CDs have just arrived, but Anita is busy doing a tax return. So it'll have to wait till tomorrow.
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Nope, just a tool :( I can splint it with lolly sticks, but that brings its own set of problems, as you know.
Lol... Rigid tools: https://tradecounterdirect.com/collections/ridgid-tools-uk?srsltid=AU7gw4WD5W2WTwmfsaxD3xl6GlK-VhojiB8N7rMijPXtT8D5rjXGtPlU
Company slogan: "Happiness is a Ridgid tool".
Marco.
Idlewithnodrive
08-10-2026, 15:00
Lol... Rigid tools: https://tradecounterdirect.com/collections/ridgid-tools-uk?srsltid=AU7gw4WD5W2WTwmfsaxD3xl6GlK-VhojiB8N7rMijPXtT8D5rjXGtPlU
Company slogan: "Happiness is a Ridgid tool".
Marco.
They're not wrong.
Idlewithnodrive
08-10-2026, 15:00
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Idlewithnodrive
08-10-2026, 15:34
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Idlewithnodrive
08-10-2026, 16:57
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Worth it?
Idlewithnodrive
08-10-2026, 18:32
Worth it?
Yes, I think so. It's got some decent alternative mixes and some of the outtakes and extras are interesting.
Idlewithnodrive
08-10-2026, 18:33
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Idlewithnodrive
08-10-2026, 19:27
https://d28lcup14p4e72.cloudfront.net/281995%2F9964430%2Fmceclip0.png
Hak Baker - Worlds End FM
Idlewithnodrive
08-10-2026, 20:37
https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/6/0/6036e382d0436d0a83c0a0c37e39f05496805925.jpeg
REN - Asylum
Idlewithnodrive
08-10-2026, 21:38
https://youtu.be/TYAnqQ--KX0?si=Od6aV_W0qa2SXrf9
Idlewithnodrive
08-10-2026, 21:53
https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/e/d/edac4776fee9531498bed6dbfe02512d98e36124.jpeg
REN - Violets Tale
They're not wrong.
Lol... Apologies for the thread drift!
Marco.
https://youtu.be/TYAnqQ--KX0?si=Od6aV_W0qa2SXrf9
Oddly a friend mentioned this guy a couple of days ago, never heard of him and now you post this. Powerful stuff !
https://i.postimg.cc/pVJswDbs/LP2334.jpg
Idlewithnodrive
09-10-2026, 08:53
Oddly a friend mentioned this guy a couple of days ago, never heard of him and now you post this. Powerful stuff !
Absolutely incredible. The most powerful track I've heard since Stan by Eminem. Really affective.
My middle daughter introduced me to him about 4 years ago and I've loved (and bought) everything since.
Violet's Tale, which I put up a couple of posts previously, is the more productionised version. Not quite as hard hitting but still a difficult listen.
Pigmy Pony
09-10-2026, 12:32
After watching "Classic Albums" (making Dark Side of the Moon) on Sky Arts, I thought I should give it a play. Been a few years now. But before that I'll play some of my latest delivery:
https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/712RMNdsEML._AC_SX679_.jpg
Thanks for the heads up Mike, sounds good, and better SQ than I was expecting. Bargain :)
Idlewithnodrive
09-10-2026, 12:44
After watching "Classic Albums" (making Dark Side of the Moon) on Sky Arts, I thought I should give it a play. Been a few years now. But before that I'll play some of my latest delivery:
https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/712RMNdsEML._AC_SX679_.jpg
Thanks for the heads up Mike, sounds good, and better SQ than I was expecting. Bargain :)
:thumbsup:
rmcin626
09-10-2026, 14:30
https://i.ibb.co/gLyd20tk/IMG-0278.jpg
rmcin626
09-10-2026, 14:55
https://i.ibb.co/5WgKcFW1/IMG-0281.jpg
Idlewithnodrive
09-10-2026, 16:08
https://youtu.be/azAD9KE9HKE?is=pe6MQYotlPL4DOl-
Dear old REN again.
Idlewithnodrive
09-10-2026, 16:33
https://youtu.be/uSeCuR51rek?is=zkJEzaJLxD0dDFKC
Pigmy Pony
09-10-2026, 16:39
https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61OBOiVbkeL._AC_SY300_SX300_QL70_ML2_.jpg
Pigmy Pony
09-10-2026, 17:06
Something a bit more Syddy, Piper at the gates of Dawn.
https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61dyNHDpwjS._AC_SX425_.jpg
Idlewithnodrive
09-10-2026, 18:59
https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/f/0/f08821bd7021b92e25dfe0907e903665f1dbf963.jpeg
The Temperance Movement
Idlewithnodrive
09-10-2026, 19:43
https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/4/9/4929111dafc3c40e68a8fa3fc0af113bd23d578d.jpeg
https://i.ibb.co/LhnFRjxc/2014-The-Stone-Roses-Stone-Roses-150414-5.jpg (https://imgbb.com/)
'Do you like what you see?' asks Kylie on the opening tune, 'Spinning Around.'
And the answer is 'Yes'. 'Yes we do.'
https://i.ibb.co/XfYnscDP/kylie-minogue-light-years.jpg (https://ibb.co/ym4zyHpC)
https://i.postimg.cc/c4KPbsMk/LP2335.jpg
Idlewithnodrive
10-10-2026, 16:42
https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/4/3/43961ee6812c9a4c80cc5769d5be77aea915277f.jpeg
The Dolly Rocker Movement - Our Days Mind the Tyme
Idlewithnodrive
10-10-2026, 17:23
https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/0/e/0e4b6d6067c16b13b71597ab46c5e5b4cb8cb608.jpeg
I ❤️ this Album
https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/0/e/0e4b6d6067c16b13b71597ab46c5e5b4cb8cb608.jpeg
I [emoji3590] this Album
Yes, and you made me live it too!
Idlewithnodrive
10-10-2026, 18:08
Yes, and you made me live it too!
:lol:
Idlewithnodrive
10-10-2026, 18:09
https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/2/0/20b692cd760b694db6609772ce634624bff339b6.jpeg
Best OST ever ? Certainly a contender.
Idlewithnodrive
10-10-2026, 18:56
https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/9/9/99141ce6ec76c8ccd19507cd9fa846ce0b730489.jpeg
Idlewithnodrive
10-10-2026, 19:50
https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/4/7/4749e6c93ddb93ffc566dd8388590e4c07aeb7b3.jpeg
https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/2/0/20b692cd760b694db6609772ce634624bff339b6.jpeg
Best OST ever ? Certainly a contender.
Yes, definitely in my top 3 OST’s, Good Morning Vietnam almost certainly, Blues Brothers probably, but then that means leaving out Gladiator, Kill Bill, Swordfish, Forest Gump…. Just off the top of my head.
Idlewithnodrive
10-10-2026, 19:58
Yes, definitely in my top 3 OST’s, Good Morning Vietnam almost certainly, Blues Brothers probably, but then that means leaving out Gladiator, Kill Bill, Swordfish, Forest Gump…. Just off the top of my head.
Blues Brothers would be there for me too. The third, hmmmm !
Idlewithnodrive
10-10-2026, 21:16
https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/2/0/2004df9d46f15ed1d2fd6aa5e69f9c005a9df7b8.jpeg
This is the rarer 7 CD boxset.
Volume (CD) 5
I don't recall buying this and it was still sealed so clearly never played it. So let's give it a go:
https://i.ibb.co/QvxsHr24/R-10864352-1505579980-3778.jpg (https://imgbb.com/)
Pigmy Pony
11-10-2026, 12:31
Just arrived yesterday. That completes the set now, though there is a live one that's on my list.
https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61I6k3OlVlL._AC_SX679_.jpg
Pigmy Pony
11-10-2026, 12:31
I don't recall buying this and it was still sealed so clearly never played it. So let's give it a go:
https://i.ibb.co/QvxsHr24/R-10864352-1505579980-3778.jpg (https://imgbb.com/)
So have you managed to identify your John Doe?
So have you managed to identify your John Doe?
It's not bad. Singer sounds a bit like her out of The B52s. I think someone I know, or knew, must have been in the band or worked on it in some way, and that's why I have it.
It's only from 2017 so I should really remember. But I don't.
Anyway, now this:
https://i.ibb.co/d0cKhmTX/R-596125-1470787824-7358.jpg (https://imgbb.com/)
https://i.postimg.cc/ZKRwBL5c/LP2336.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/ZYWwkyL7/CD441.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/Z56n9kX/OIP.webp (https://imgbb.com/)
rmcin626
12-10-2026, 14:18
https://i.ibb.co/5WgKcFW1/IMG-0281.jpg
rmcin626
12-10-2026, 14:41
https://i.ibb.co/KcvVsxZ7/IMG-0028.jpg
Idlewithnodrive
12-10-2026, 15:34
https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/9/d/9d8567f7561bbfde5295b29d04a677dad978ef0f.jpeg
Idlewithnodrive
12-10-2026, 16:02
https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/a/2/a2d73d5badce8f4f6a2b8baa231c6108552539e8.jpeg
Idlewithnodrive
12-10-2026, 17:29
https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/9/c/9c9e7a19731db69d74bb3820010f4fcb196e31f2.jpeg
Pigmy Pony
12-10-2026, 19:40
That's posh. My copy doesn't have a hologram.
Idlewithnodrive
12-10-2026, 20:28
That's posh. My copy doesn't have a hologram.
Are you sure ? Is it just that you've never caught it in the right light ?
Pigmy Pony
13-10-2026, 07:03
Are you sure ? Is it just that you've never caught it in the right light ?
This is mine:
https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91DPA48rlTL._AC_SX679_.jpg
According to Discogs, initial European releases carried the hologram cover, later ones were as mine. Looking on Ebay, both versions are plentiful and cheap as chips. At those prices everyone should have a copy :)
Pigmy Pony
13-10-2026, 07:10
Like this one:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/189052917212?_skw=prince+diamonds+and+pearls+cd&itmmeta=01M4T0FZX85V15XVP3R3TJBTX3&hash=item2c046e95dc:g:ldUAAeSwAOdqxVze&itmprp=enc%3AAQALAAAA4CHNgUiiE%2FjQhlDTaMiAde8Kygr fEP%2FvaN59dT4wT9cTk%2BlmxlRdLpWKzFb%2FeDoef8nRst4 MykFhMdAcz11f3xKmPn7nLinacC0mqWB9v5Ol79eP5rPYE9GvP LVlHTklAyzU%2FkI1qCd0DVxL3R7kyr%2F1UHsnH4NwE4%2BXt 9jeDhFv%2Fg6XUmArY43iEVvBH1uko48e61rGYQWbwlxqrHK7M IuLLvy9JDCXgg49UWqjLgR7yWkM5%2Bocnh4uz55%2BGEGftyQ oHe1SgaILaP35Wmyb5cJXV9t1NcAujvTDV%2FDxt%2BjI%7Ctk p%3ABk9SR-7_v8CmaA
https://i.postimg.cc/d3sBZBCC/LP2337.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/PrqytSh4/LP2337-1.jpg
Pigmy Pony
13-10-2026, 08:16
Great album, and a great way to start the day :)
Idlewithnodrive
13-10-2026, 11:03
This is mine:
https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91DPA48rlTL._AC_SX679_.jpg
According to Discogs, initial European releases carried the hologram cover, later ones were as mine. Looking on Ebay, both versions are plentiful and cheap as chips. At those prices everyone should have a copy :)
Thanks for the info; I've only ever seen the earlier one.
Pigmy Pony
13-10-2026, 13:56
Jazz/funk, with a lot of slap bass chucked in.
https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81oe7U-vq5L._AC_SX679_.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/zWX22kfQ/R-13557830-1556473003-3037.jpg (https://imgbb.com/)
https://i.ibb.co/PGSb6Xf1/H22358-L256541588-original.jpg (https://ibb.co/whvbzGxp)
Idlewithnodrive
13-10-2026, 14:26
https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/e/6/e631a5f700349996b3d9c6800214c7e4f3d7d9a7.jpeg
Pigmy Pony
13-10-2026, 14:41
Not a real instrument in sight, but that's ok, still an entertaining listen. First play after getting it for Christmas from Anita's son.
https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61WxVnr23ZL._AC_SY300_SX300_QL70_ML2_.jpg
Idlewithnodrive
13-10-2026, 15:23
https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/6/b/6b24a6698c2347112f247facde1e08459aa9ee1b.jpeg
The Southern Death Cult
Idlewithnodrive
13-10-2026, 16:03
https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/7/3/73ad56f3a8c08d296dba6c743452e77da1a32315.jpeg
Jack White - G.O.D. and the BROKEN RIBS
Idlewithnodrive
13-10-2026, 16:35
https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/8/4/84171a2833655e3f7dae89c829ef299c14501a5a.jpeg
Pigmy Pony
13-10-2026, 16:49
https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81dagm-cc+L._AC_SX300_SY300_QL70_ML2_.jpg
Idlewithnodrive
13-10-2026, 17:23
https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/0/8/08ef7e4369bc208ee1404af1693e14a9c1377761.jpeg
Great album, and a great way to start the day :)
Agreed. The Stranglers were IMO the acceptable side of punk, along with, of course, Ian Dury.
https://i.ibb.co/PGSb6Xf1/H22358-L256541588-original.jpg (https://ibb.co/whvbzGxp)
Two great LPs, which along with Mike's Psychedelic Furs should be part of everyone's collection.
Idlewithnodrive
13-10-2026, 18:21
https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/0/7/0754ef491204f08ce9ce4100852b2d580195ba9f.jpeg
https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/0/7/0754ef491204f08ce9ce4100852b2d580195ba9f.jpeg
Easy top 50 of all time - just a perfect album imho. In fact… :)
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Idlewithnodrive
13-10-2026, 19:10
Easy top 50 of all time - just a perfect album imho. In fact… :)
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Agreed. Nigh on perfect pop Album :thumbsup:
Pigmy Pony
13-10-2026, 19:23
https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/0/7/0754ef491204f08ce9ce4100852b2d580195ba9f.jpeg
What are your thoughts on picture discs Mike? I have just two (Alice Cooper "Constrictor" and Eurythmics "Sweet Dreams..."), and both of them sound rough as a badger's arse.
Might as well stick with the sprouts… :)
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Idlewithnodrive
13-10-2026, 19:30
What are your thoughts on picture discs Mike? I have just two (Alice Cooper "Constrictor" and Eurythmics "Sweet Dreams..."), and both of them sound rough as a badger's arse.
I have 4 or 5 and I would, usually, entirely agree with you Barry, just don't go there. I do say usually though, because this one is the exception to that rule :)
Idlewithnodrive
13-10-2026, 19:30
Might as well stick with the sprouts… :)
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20261013/22d8e7972a5a7f609037024793782140.jpg
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Another good Album.
Idlewithnodrive
13-10-2026, 19:31
https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/6/2/628162bb7ffa5220f06c63061e5e37712ff00964.jpeg
Pigmy Pony
13-10-2026, 19:50
https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/6/2/628162bb7ffa5220f06c63061e5e37712ff00964.jpeg
Lot of great music came out in the 80s, and Tears for Fears were right up there with the best.
Agreed, another belter. I’ll stay in the 80’s for a bit, then. Probably not cool these days, but this album takes some beating in my favourites of back then.
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Idlewithnodrive
13-10-2026, 20:19
Agreed, another belter. I’ll stay in the 80’s for a bit, then. Probably not cool these days, but this album takes some beating in my favourites of back then.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20261013/d7137eb2698db40bff8471807e9bc52c.jpg
A pretty decent Album.
I'm going with -
https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/9/6/966cb9cda13a3c5fc8e5e3b3c461ccdc53a1e05e.jpeg
I can’t remember if I have that on vinyl, they did some good stuff.
Not a massive live album fan, but some exceptions…
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Idlewithnodrive
13-10-2026, 20:50
I can’t remember if I have that on vinyl, they did some good stuff.
Not a massive live album fan, but some exceptions…
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I don't know that one and I am a massive live Album fan. Between vinyl and CD (I mention CD,'s, as they are better for live Albums, as you don't have to interrupt the vibe, to get up and flip side), I must have a couple of hundred. Guess what I'll be exploring ?
Well, it’s a cracking album, so enjoy!
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Idlewithnodrive
13-10-2026, 21:36
https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/9/f/9f4b3543b755e6b7ccba08fa62c403c01aa3609d.jpeg
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20261013/b670d486246552d617ddedfd5657f122.jpg
Another live one. :)
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Idlewithnodrive
13-10-2026, 22:11
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Another live one. :)
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A band that did absolutely nothing for me,. The first Album I bought was the vinyl boxset of Quartet, I played it once and it's now safely stored somewhere. If anybody wants it, gratis, just let me know.
A band that did absolutely nothing for me,. The first Album I bought was the vinyl boxset of Quartet, I played it once and it's now safely stored somewhere. If anybody wants it, gratis, just let me know.
".... It means nothing to me, Goodnight Vienna" ;)
I have a 'Best of Ultravox' which is enough for me.
Pigmy Pony
14-10-2026, 07:15
A band that did absolutely nothing for me,. The first Album I bought was the vinyl boxset of Quartet, I played it once and it's now safely stored somewhere. If anybody wants it, gratis, just let me know.
According to Wikipedia:
Midge Ure decided that George Martin was the man to produce this album (not a universally popular decision). When George (whose failing hearing was an "industry secret") was asked by his son Giles how the album was progressing, he replied "Two boiled eggs" :wheniwasaboy:
Very generous offer Mike, I'm sure Alex won't be the only one on this forum who would like this :)
Idlewithnodrive
14-10-2026, 07:44
Well, if anybody does want it, PM your address and I'll get it in the post.
According to Wikipedia:
Midge Ure decided that George Martin was the man to produce this album (not a universally popular decision). When George (whose failing hearing was an "industry secret") was asked by his son Giles how the album was progressing, he replied "Two boiled eggs" :wheniwasaboy:
Very generous offer Mike, I'm sure Alex won't be the only one on this forum who would like this :)
"Two boiled eggs"? :scratch:
Pigmy Pony
14-10-2026, 08:58
"Two boiled eggs"? :scratch:
Apparently he thought his son was asking what he'd had for his lunch.
Like the three old ladies:
"Isn't it windy!"
"No, I think it's Thursday."
"So am I, let's have a cup of tea"
https://i.ibb.co/KxRFh4dJ/ZZ-Top-Deg-ello-1979-front-back-album-cover-download-vinyl.jpg (https://ibb.co/CKNh8Cgf)
https://i.ibb.co/1tDrYwtc/ab67616d0000b273e88a017e11d2dc06ff391761.jpg (https://ibb.co/fzhkVPzJ)
Idlewithnodrive
14-10-2026, 15:44
https://d28lcup14p4e72.cloudfront.net/281995/9970858/Screenshot_20261014_163713.jpg
Arctic Lake - What You May Find
Idlewithnodrive
14-10-2026, 16:03
https://d28lcup14p4e72.cloudfront.net/281995/9970884/Screenshot_20261014_165522.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/FknMN1k1/1200x1200bf-60.jpg (https://ibb.co/j9H2BY9Y)
Pigmy Pony
15-10-2026, 12:05
https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51t8Q26h+kL._AC_SY300_SX300_QL70_ML2_.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/Cpn50yP7/cd-music-from-big-pink-the-band-0-0000.jpg (https://ibb.co/Q76FmVDN)
https://i.ibb.co/Cpn50yP7/cd-music-from-big-pink-the-band-0-0000.jpg (https://ibb.co/Q76FmVDN)
Now that's more like it! Good choice. :)
Pigmy Pony
15-10-2026, 12:57
Vinyl-only for the time being...
https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/510dbfrnhsL._AC_SX425_.jpg
Pigmy Pony
15-10-2026, 13:52
https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/913Xbj6JOyL._AC_SX425_.jpg
Vinyl-only for the time being...
https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/510dbfrnhsL._AC_SX425_.jpg
Another good one. :)
Idlewithnodrive
15-10-2026, 15:57
https://i5.walmartimages.com/seo/Kokoko-Fongola-Instrumentals-Music-Performance-Vinyl_cf24f439-f29a-4ba5-a29f-c6a55e3ecba4.c05331601f648714b2f0812232489587.jpeg ?odnHeight=573&odnWidth=573&odnBg=FFFFFF
Idlewithnodrive
15-10-2026, 16:53
https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/a/3/a3b59ae4ed864342fb509a649f6bf85577e72d11.jpeg
Idlewithnodrive
15-10-2026, 17:52
https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/f/f/ffdd327c0da46596564387b7ba8b1f04635f4705.jpeg
Inpatient (REN + Chris Webby) - Asylum
Idlewithnodrive
15-10-2026, 19:24
https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/4/d/4d5c5c15dae5d37db15b521a40e9842beb0cd588.jpeg
Idlewithnodrive
15-10-2026, 20:32
https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/d/a/dafcd048b38b0645b524c5cf2c85aafe7e0ee1d8.jpeg
Continuing the British Psychedelia theme - Disc 2
Lawrence001
16-10-2026, 09:18
".... It means nothing to me, Goodnight Vienna" ;)
I have a 'Best of Ultravox' which is enough for me.Bit like Alan Partridge and The Beatles.
https://youtu.be/AbMSUQE36us?is=IuHQv7k7qx5HD_Rh
Pigmy Pony
16-10-2026, 10:49
https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/619AuX70CFL._AC_SY300_SX300_QL70_ML2_.jpg
Pigmy Pony
16-10-2026, 11:31
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I need to give Ensoulment another go, love the early stuff but never really persevered with that one.
Only took me 38 years to discover this album...
Steve Earle - Copperhead Road (1988)
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/36/Copperhead_road.jpg?utm_source=en.wikipedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled
I think that's probably because it's only recently I've been able to listen to anything remotely Country or Americana, so this one and many like it passed me by, now I listen to loads of it!
Pigmy Pony
16-10-2026, 14:13
I need to give Ensoulment another go, love the early stuff but never really persevered with that one.
Only took me 38 years to discover this album...
Steve Earle - Copperhead Road (1988)
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/36/Copperhead_road.jpg?utm_source=en.wikipedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled
I think that's probably because it's only recently I've been able to listen to anything remotely Country or Americana, so this one and many like it passed me by, now I listen to loads of it!
Snap! I pulled this one off the shelf, but then spotted this Davidge album next to it. Think I'll stick it on next.
As you probably know, Neil Davidge is a long time collaborator with massive Attack (from Mezzanine onwards). And it sounds like it. If you like Massive Attack (course you do) then this one is worth checking out. A bit Portisheady too.
https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81k9Ie30XVL._AC_SX679_.jpg
Oooh, I don't think I know Davidge, does sound right up my alley, though... Right after I have finished this one - celebrating 45 years since it was released today...
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/ce/Dare-cover.png?utm_source=en.wikipedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=original
I need to give Ensoulment another go, love the early stuff but never really persevered with that one.
Only took me 38 years to discover this album...
Steve Earle - Copperhead Road (1988)
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/36/Copperhead_road.jpg?utm_source=en.wikipedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled
I think that's probably because it's only recently I've been able to listen to anything remotely Country or Americana, so this one and many like it passed me by, now I listen to loads of it!
Think I have a copy of that somewhere. :scratch:
Pigmy Pony
16-10-2026, 14:37
Think I have a copy of that somewhere. :scratch:
I sent you a copy couple of years ago, don't tell me you've lost it already :doh:
Idlewithnodrive
16-10-2026, 15:15
Oooh, I don't think I know Davidge, does sound right up my alley, though... Right after I have finished this one - celebrating 45 years since it was released today...
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/ce/Dare-cover.png?utm_source=en.wikipedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=original
Top poppity pop picking right there. One of the best albums of the 80's, for sure.
Idlewithnodrive
16-10-2026, 15:16
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Top poppity pop picking right there. One of the best albums of the 80's, for sure.
I could say that is damming with faint praise - the '80s were a pretty dire decade for pop music. Just my humble opinion.
I sent you a copy couple of years ago, don't tell me you've lost it already :doh:
Oh - don't worry I haven't lost it: it is filed away along with 4,000 other CDs. And I do like it. :)
Pigmy Pony
16-10-2026, 16:23
Oh - don't worry I haven't lost it: it is filed away along with 4,000 other CDs. And I do like it. :)
Well with 4,000 places for it to hide, it would have been understandable. I only have about 700, stored alphabetically. If one goes back in the wrong place it can be missing for months :doh: It has happened.
Anyway, decided to go with this next. Overshadowed somewhat by Copperhead Road, but still decent.
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Idlewithnodrive
16-10-2026, 17:51
I could say that is damming with faint praise - the '80s were a pretty dire decade for pop music. Just my humble opinion.
..... whereas I think it is probably the best. Good job we can both be right.
I could say that is damming with faint praise - the '80s were a pretty dire decade for pop music. Just my humble opinion.
There was a time I would have agreed but have reconsidered some of the stuff from that era since, and I think there was actually a lot of very good pop songs. A lot of dross too but that's true of any era especially the current one.
Idlewithnodrive
16-10-2026, 19:39
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Idlewithnodrive
16-10-2026, 20:55
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Inpatient - Asylum
Pigmy Pony
17-10-2026, 12:00
There was a time I would have agreed but have reconsidered some of the stuff from that era since, and I think there was actually a lot of very good pop songs. A lot of dross too but that's true of any era especially the current one.
I agree. As I've been forced to go vinyl only for the foreseeable, and as about half of my records hail from the 80s, I'll be sticking with 80s albums to illustrate this point.
Starting with this: Paul Simon Graceland (1986)
https://i.discogs.com/ISJqBYX78JJ0G2M3rpdLppCr4GpmQMSaawYCYwOH9ZE/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:594/w:589/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTEwMzEz/ODgtMTI1MzMxNjQ5/MS5qcGVn.jpeg
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Big Star - '#1 Record'
I agree. As I've been forced to go vinyl only for the foreseeable,
Don't you have an old DVD player or something you can hook up?
https://i.ibb.co/pN3qHVY/1200x1200bf-60-1.jpg (https://ibb.co/scF7Tx8)
Pigmy Pony
17-10-2026, 13:03
Don't you have an old DVD player or something you can hook up?
Not any more - I recently gave my blu ray player to Anita's dad so be could play his CDs and DVDs through his telly. No big deal, I hadn't used it in donkeys, I'd already given my meagre blu ray collection to Grant.
I could always "borrow back" a budget CD player I'd given to a mate couple of years ago (I need to stop giving shit to him, he never uses them :doh:), but I can't be arsed.
No hardship really, except for the accelerated wear on my cartridge :doh:
Anyway, this next. Peter Gabriel - So (1986)
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Pigmy Pony
17-10-2026, 13:08
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Big Star - '#1 Record'
Big Star, who's that then? With a name like that I really should know.
Pigmy Pony
17-10-2026, 13:15
Phoned Richer Sounds this morning, see if they could fix the CD player, as I'd bought it off them. After me describing what it's doing, their repair guy said it will be fixable. So I'll be taking it in Monday.
I'm gonna try and flog the Densen on Ebay as "spares or repair" (auction bids), let it be someone else's problem.
Damn. Put this in the wrong thread. It's going to be one of those days.
Big Star, who's that then? With a name like that I really should know.
From the '70s. I think they only did two or maybe three albums but lots of subsequent bands cite them as an influence.
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Pigmy Pony
17-10-2026, 13:52
Tears For Fears, Songs from the Big Chair (1985)
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Pigmy Pony
17-10-2026, 14:28
Sade, Diamond Life (1984)
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Idlewithnodrive
17-10-2026, 17:07
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Nov.1988
Idlewithnodrive
17-10-2026, 18:00
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Idlewithnodrive
17-10-2026, 19:40
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Porcupine Tree - Deadwing
Idlewithnodrive
17-10-2026, 21:10
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Earth - Hex: Or Printing In The Infernal Method
Idlewithnodrive
17-10-2026, 22:35
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Thomas Dolby
Lawrence001
18-10-2026, 09:38
Didn't he invent the Dolby noise reduction system?
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Gotye - Making Mirrors (2011)
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Bought this (like most people I suspect) off the back of the incredibly successful single “Somebody That I Used to Know” and don’t really remember much about the rest of the album, but it’s really good!
Currently spending time trying to catch-up on albums I bought but never really played, only 15 years later for this one!
Pigmy Pony
18-10-2026, 10:28
Didn't he invent the Dolby noise reduction system?
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You're blinding me with science :) Science!
Pigmy Pony
18-10-2026, 10:33
Gotye - Making Mirrors (2011)
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Bought this (like most people I suspect) off the back of the incredibly successful single “Somebody That I Used to Know” and don’t really remember much about the rest of the album, but it’s really good!
Currently spending time trying to catch-up on albums I bought but never really played, only 15 years later for this one!
Anita bought that when it came out (for the reason you mention), and I've never played it as it is, well, Anita's, and her tastes tend to be more "poppy" than mine. Maybe I'll give it a go when I get my CDP back. If I remember.
Gotye - Making Mirrors (2011)
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20261018/a7a19a237ec558e15ed24380dfda749e.jpg
Bought this (like most people I suspect) off the back of the incredibly successful single “Somebody That I Used to Know” and don’t really remember much about the rest of the album, but it’s really good!
Currently spending time trying to catch-up on albums I bought but never really played, only 15 years later for this one!
I have it. Picked it up in a charity shop for 50p on the 'off chance', but fortunately I do like; although not something I would play frequently.
Didn't he invent the Dolby noise reduction system?
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No - that was Ray Dolby, as I'm sure you know. ;)
Lawrence001
18-10-2026, 10:57
No - that was Ray Dolby, as I'm sure you know. ;)Oh yes of course. Probably Tom's brother then.
Vinyl Sunday,
Bit of a mixed bag?
Been a while since Ive taken time out to just sit down listen, good fun this.
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https://i.postimg.cc/66Ggz6P9/20261018-144200.jpg
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https://i.postimg.cc/4sYxkprq/20261018-143011.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/8zVSLfkB/20261018-143507.jpg
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Moved onto Movie soundtracks,
Nice way to enjoy a sunny relaxing Sunday
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Idlewithnodrive
18-10-2026, 15:19
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Great Album
Moved onto Movie soundtracks,
Nice way to enjoy a sunny relaxing Sunday
https://i.postimg.cc/gkg72wXr/20261018-142853.jpg
IMO, the original version of this film (including the music) by Andrei Tarkovsky was much better.
New Eels, anecdotally I’m not expecting anything earth shattering but ok so far after 3 tracks…
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Good one there. :)
Idlewithnodrive
19-10-2026, 14:05
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Back to the TT2 / RB200 / VMS30MkII combination. I’ve gotta say, this sounds excellent.
Pigmy Pony
19-10-2026, 17:13
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Back to the TT2 / RB200 / VMS30MkII combination. I’ve gotta say, this sounds excellent.
Not played that one in a long time. One for tomorrow methinks.
Idlewithnodrive
19-10-2026, 18:19
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