View Full Version : Spinning Today - What Are You Listening To Right Now? (Part 4)
There's at least 7 different masters according to the article I linked to. All are now on CD, SACD or streaming. So multiple formats and servers.
Fair enough - they're all digital.
The article make interesting reading about the ethos and ambitions of Becker and Fagan. But when it came to the minutiae of the various masterings and which master tapes were used, I almost lost the will to live!
Idlewithnodrive
08-09-2025, 20:03
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Idlewithnodrive
09-09-2025, 16:59
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Idlewithnodrive
09-09-2025, 18:32
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Idlewithnodrive
09-09-2025, 20:00
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Idlewithnodrive
10-09-2025, 17:32
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Idlewithnodrive
10-09-2025, 18:37
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Idlewithnodrive
10-09-2025, 19:22
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Idlewithnodrive
10-09-2025, 20:30
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Pigmy Pony
11-09-2025, 16:23
I like that album art. Hawkwind have done some good 'uns.
Idlewithnodrive
11-09-2025, 18:56
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Idlewithnodrive
12-09-2025, 17:44
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Idlewithnodrive
12-09-2025, 19:08
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Idlewithnodrive
12-09-2025, 20:01
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Idlewithnodrive
12-09-2025, 20:59
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:fingers:
Idlewithnodrive
12-09-2025, 21:57
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Idlewithnodrive
13-09-2025, 16:44
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Idlewithnodrive
13-09-2025, 18:00
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Idlewithnodrive
13-09-2025, 19:45
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808 State - Transmission Suite
Idlewithnodrive
13-09-2025, 20:57
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Love Hybrid - so much that Finished Symphony was my wedding entrance track!
The Corrs – 'Best Of The Corrs'
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Label: Lava – 7567-93073-2, Atlantic – 7567-93073-2, 143 Records – 7567-93073-2
Format: CD, Compilation
Country: Europe
Released: November 5, 2001
Genre: Rock
Style: Soft Rock, Pop Rock
Idlewithnodrive
13-09-2025, 21:40
Love Hybrid - so much that Finished Symphony was my wedding entrance track!
Respect :youtheman:
Christy Moore – This Is The Day
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Label: Columbia – 503255.2
Format: CD, Album
Country: UK
Released: 2001
Genre: Rock, Folk, World, & Country
Style: Folk Rock
I love the Corrs too, though they had no part in my wedding. Andrea would be a fine candidate for wife number 3, though! :lol:
Idlewithnodrive
13-09-2025, 22:22
Love Hybrid - so much that Finished Symphony was my wedding entrance track!
This one's for you -
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LP 3, track 1.
Pigmy Pony
14-09-2025, 08:30
I love the Corrs too, though they had no part in my wedding. Andrea would be a fine candidate for wife number 3, though! :lol:
As somebody on the radio once commented: All of The Corrs are pretty, even the one that looks like a bloke...
Pigmy Pony
14-09-2025, 08:33
Might not be cool, might be showing my age, etc etc, but I don't care - good songs, and then there's Karen's voice :)
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Idlewithnodrive
15-09-2025, 16:14
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Idlewithnodrive
15-09-2025, 18:23
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Idlewithnodrive
15-09-2025, 19:19
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Idlewithnodrive
15-09-2025, 20:28
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Big Special - PostIndustrial Hometown Blues
Idlewithnodrive
15-09-2025, 21:29
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rmcin626
16-09-2025, 14:40
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Idlewithnodrive
16-09-2025, 17:24
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Idlewithnodrive
16-09-2025, 18:13
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Idlewithnodrive
16-09-2025, 19:18
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Idlewithnodrive
16-09-2025, 19:48
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Ned's Atomic Dustbin - God Fodder
Idlewithnodrive
16-09-2025, 20:49
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Idlewithnodrive
16-09-2025, 21:42
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Idlewithnodrive
16-09-2025, 22:08
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Idlewithnodrive
16-09-2025, 23:00
Another brilliant session tonight, yes ! I think my next will be another C86 one, as it’s just so upbeat and varied.
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Idlewithnodrive
17-09-2025, 16:57
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I don't know of the first Talking Heads LP you show, but I do like the second, and their title: 'Stop Making Sense'. :)
Idlewithnodrive
18-09-2025, 11:14
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Idlewithnodrive
18-09-2025, 12:08
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rmcin626
18-09-2025, 13:37
https://i.ibb.co/BBqXC9Y/IMG-2992.jpg (https://ibb.co/m46Lc3P)
rmcin626
18-09-2025, 13:51
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Excellent, excellent, excellent !
rmcin626
18-09-2025, 14:14
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rmcin626
18-09-2025, 14:14
Excellent, excellent, excellent !
And sounding excellent Barry
rmcin626
18-09-2025, 14:50
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Pigmy Pony
18-09-2025, 15:19
A lot of quality music going on there Robin :)
rmcin626
18-09-2025, 15:30
A lot of quality music going on there Robin :)
Cheers Steve, just testing out the new speakers , which are sounding pretty good straight out of the boxes.
Idlewithnodrive
18-09-2025, 16:05
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Idlewithnodrive
18-09-2025, 16:51
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Idlewithnodrive
18-09-2025, 17:49
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Idlewithnodrive
18-09-2025, 18:26
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Idlewithnodrive
18-09-2025, 19:42
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Idlewithnodrive
18-09-2025, 20:55
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Idlewithnodrive
18-09-2025, 21:14
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The track “Kissing the Ring of POTUS” - pretty prophetic, don’t you think ?
Idlewithnodrive
18-09-2025, 21:46
OK, usual cutting lyrics, but really a Derby and Joan Club version of The The :(
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Pigmy Pony
20-09-2025, 08:27
More "stripped back" and mellow than than her previous three albums, and a nice listen for a Saturday morning
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Pigmy Pony
20-09-2025, 09:04
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Pigmy Pony
20-09-2025, 10:49
Bit more Melody.
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https://i.ibb.co/PZ4Wn3c1/the-doors-1st-album-vinyl-the-doors.webp (https://ibb.co/pvZK8Gf4)
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rmcin626
20-09-2025, 14:56
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rmcin626
20-09-2025, 15:01
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What a fantastic album cover - I could study that for hours! Never heard of it let alone heard it - playing it now on Tidal.
rmcin626
20-09-2025, 15:38
What a fantastic album cover - I could study that for hours! Never heard of it let alone heard it - playing it now on Tidal.
Great album, lots of good players , April Fool is a great track
Idlewithnodrive
20-09-2025, 16:47
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£7.49 for a double album? You must have got that back in the 1980s.
Idlewithnodrive
20-09-2025, 18:51
£7.49 for a double album? You must have got that back in the 1980s.
That would make sense.
Now, it's -
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Idlewithnodrive
20-09-2025, 19:58
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Tangerine Dream - Stratosfear
Idlewithnodrive
20-09-2025, 20:40
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Idlewithnodrive
20-09-2025, 21:31
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That's better. :eyebrows:
Idlewithnodrive
20-09-2025, 23:06
That's better. :eyebrows:
Confucius say that the true music lover plays a harp of many strings. Only playing Dire Straits, Santana, Steely Dan and associated 70's Dad (well Grandad now, I imagine) Rock represents only the tone of a single string Lute :eyebrows:
Pigmy Pony
21-09-2025, 07:00
Confucius also says get with the times, K-Pop is where it's at... Not keen on Confucius myself, though the stuff he did in the 70s is ok.
Not keen on Confucius myself, though the stuff he did in the 70s is ok.
He sold out, man.
Confucius say that the true music lover plays a harp of many strings. Only playing Dire Straits, Santana, Steely Dan and associated 70's Dad (well Grandad now, I imagine) Rock represents only the tone of a single string Lute :eyebrows:
What about Seasick Steve and his three string guitar? ;)
Pigmy Pony
21-09-2025, 10:14
He sold out, man.
That he did. But his real downfall came when he tried (and failed) to copyright his lyrics. These days every man and his dog uses them.
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Confucius died about 2,700 years ago. Any copyright on his work (not that such things were ever considered then), would have lapsed about 2,770 years ago.
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rmcin626
21-09-2025, 12:46
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rmcin626
21-09-2025, 12:51
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rmcin626
21-09-2025, 13:07
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Excellent!
rmcin626
21-09-2025, 13:25
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rmcin626
21-09-2025, 13:36
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rmcin626
21-09-2025, 14:36
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Pigmy Pony
22-09-2025, 10:19
First this, got at a bargain price from HMV:
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First studio album in a quarter of a century (it says on the sticker), during which time Matt Johnson seems to have transitioned from angry young man to grumpy old git... but still decent music well recorded. Anita likes it, I don't know if that's a good sign.
Then this one - I don't think Mr. Johnson has bettered this before or since. An essential imo.
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Probably my favourite Soft Machine LP. :)
It covers the period where the Softs were starting to transition from a Dadaesque influence to a more jazz influenced style; as displayed on 'Third'.
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rmcin626
22-09-2025, 13:17
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rmcin626
22-09-2025, 13:39
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Idlewithnodrive
22-09-2025, 17:45
First this, got at a bargain price from HMV:
https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71VaNtJmi6L._AC_SX679_.jpg
First studio album in a quarter of a century (it says on the sticker), during which time Matt Johnson seems to have transitioned from angry young man to grumpy old git... but still decent music well recorded. Anita likes it, I don't know if that's a good sign.
Then this one - I don't think Mr. Johnson has bettered this before or since. An essential imo.
https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81A3ACkCGTL._AC_SX679_.jpg
Have to agree with you. Ensoulment is OK, but it's no infected, and that's a fact.
Idlewithnodrive
22-09-2025, 17:45
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Judging by the cover I assume it is one of Etta James later recordings.
Idlewithnodrive
22-09-2025, 19:38
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Idlewithnodrive
22-09-2025, 20:41
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Judging by the cover I assume it is one of Etta James later recordings.
Yes, it's from 2003 I think. Or thereabouts.
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Idlewithnodrive
23-09-2025, 18:17
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Idlewithnodrive
23-09-2025, 19:13
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Idlewithnodrive
23-09-2025, 20:02
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Idlewithnodrive
23-09-2025, 20:50
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That Petrol Emotion… The Mighty Lemon Drops…. Two more bands I had completely forgotten about! Off to search on Tidal!
Idlewithnodrive
23-09-2025, 21:54
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Idlewithnodrive
23-09-2025, 21:56
That Petrol Emotion… The Mighty Lemon Drops…. Two more bands I had completely forgotten about! Off to search on Tidal!
:lol: There's plenty more Alex ��
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First good one -
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Second good one -
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That makes three in a row! :)
Idlewithnodrive
23-09-2025, 22:35
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And now a fourth - you're on a roll!
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Great album that.
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Idlewithnodrive
24-09-2025, 15:00
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:thumbsup:
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Not played this all through in a long time. Can’t believe it is 33 years since I bought it! Great production.
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Idlewithnodrive
25-09-2025, 13:50
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rmcin626
25-09-2025, 14:19
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Probably the best Steely Dan recording. :)
rmcin626
25-09-2025, 14:41
Probably the best Steely Dan recording. :)
I think I agree Barry
rmcin626
25-09-2025, 14:41
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Idlewithnodrive
25-09-2025, 17:57
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A largely underrated artist IMO.
Idlewithnodrive
25-09-2025, 18:47
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Idlewithnodrive
25-09-2025, 19:06
A largely underrated artist IMO.
New to me but enjoyed it.
Idlewithnodrive
25-09-2025, 19:51
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Probably my favourite Stones Album
Idlewithnodrive
25-09-2025, 20:59
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Two great LPs. Not sure which of the Stones' LPs I think is the best, but I have a soft spot for 'Let it Bleed'.
The Space Brothers - Shine (1999)
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Another album I have loved and played to death but had forgotten about in recent years. Also comes with a bonus Oakenfold remix disc. Both great, if you like trance.
Sticking with “Sp” alphabetically, next up was Space Raiders but bored of them pretty quickly. So now onto…
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Don’t judge me! :lol:
Sticking with “Sp” alphabetically, next up was Space Raiders but bored of them pretty quickly. So now onto…
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Don’t judge me! :lol:
Too late!
Nah they did some very good tunes.
Seeing the new Spinal Tap film the other day put me in the mood for this:
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An excellent collection. I played it the other day. :)
(BTW - whatever happened to 'crop circles'? They were a nine-day wonder! :doh: )
Pigmy Pony
26-09-2025, 12:39
Sticking with “Sp” alphabetically, next up was Space Raiders but bored of them pretty quickly. So now onto…
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Don’t judge me! :lol:
So what next? The Specials? Spin Doctors? Spooky Tooth? Sputnik (Sig Sig)?
I fell asleep halfway through the Spinal Tap film…. Will have to watch it again.
However, and this is a total coincidence (or is it?) but that begins “Sp” as well!
Next artist in the list is Spanky Wilson and the Quantic Soul Orchestra - I’m Thankful, from 2006 but sounds more like 1956.
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So what next? The Specials? Spin Doctors? Spooky Tooth? Sputnik (Sig Sig)?
After Spanky you’re right with The Specials. Don’t have any albums of the rest, though, but still 4 more artists to go…
You could always try 'Celebration' by Spooky Tooth with Pierre Henry.
But only if you like musique concrète. :D
You could always try 'Celebration' by Spooky Tooth with Pierre Henry.
But only if you like musique concrète. :D
Sounds intriguing! I shall have to see if Tidal can oblige after this classic.
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(BTW - whatever happened to 'crop circles'? They were a nine-day wonder! :doh: )
They're still a thing. Here's this year's 'crop' so far:
https://www.higgypop.com/news/2025-crop-circles/
Pigmy Pony
26-09-2025, 15:31
Sounds intriguing! I shall have to see if Tidal can oblige after this classic.
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I have a CD that's a 'best of' (not the same one as yours), and mine doesn't have "Ghost Town" on it either. What's that all about? :scratch:
There is quite a variety amongst the “Sp” section - next up and probably the last for today, is this from 2008, which I hardly remembered at all!
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They're still a thing. Here's this year's 'crop' so far:
https://www.higgypop.com/news/2025-crop-circles/
Thanks Martin. I'm impressed by the fact the layout is all done on the ground, yet it looks perfect from the air. Amazing!
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Idlewithnodrive
27-09-2025, 16:12
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Idlewithnodrive
27-09-2025, 17:08
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Idlewithnodrive
27-09-2025, 18:42
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Idlewithnodrive
27-09-2025, 19:37
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Feck ! What an unexpected, incredible piece of music. What an Album ! Release of the year for me. I love it when that happens.
Idlewithnodrive
27-09-2025, 19:55
Which morphs nicely into -
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Nice one!
Idlewithnodrive
27-09-2025, 22:15
Which morphs nicely into -
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A Prayer for the Unknown = Tchoon!
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Mikeandvan
28-09-2025, 11:46
John Abercrombie - The Night
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rmcin626
28-09-2025, 12:40
It’s been awhile since I’ve played this one
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rmcin626
28-09-2025, 12:54
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Pigmy Pony
29-09-2025, 13:25
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Brilliant album. I bought this when it came out at the end of '73. Playing this brings back some great memories. And the lady on the cover was a dead ringer for my then girlfriend (I wish!)
rmcin626
29-09-2025, 13:42
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rmcin626
29-09-2025, 14:14
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Picking up on the “Sp’s” 3rd from last is Spooks, with S.I.O.S.O.S. volume 1 from 2000. Probably at least a decade since I played this, I suspect it will be at least another before I play it again!
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Spoon - Gimme Fiction (2005]
American indie rock, this is their fifth album and no idea why I bought it, probably a review in The Times as so many of my early 2000 CDs came via that route! I don’t have any other of their albums, but it’s pretty good so I may have to stream them.
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Closing off the Sp section is Spyro Gyra. I only have 3 albums of their rather prolific output - this one from 1993, Love & Other Obsessions from 1995 and 1996’s Heart of the Night. Why nothing before (i.e Morning Dance) or after I have no idea!
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I haven’t got the sleeve to hand, but I bet it is “DDD”!
If I’m sticking with this game next we move to St - I have 15 artists, and 43 albums. (Filed alphabetically by band name or artist’s first name).
Idlewithnodrive
29-09-2025, 15:28
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Idlewithnodrive
29-09-2025, 18:25
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Idlewithnodrive
29-09-2025, 19:00
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Pigmy Pony
01-10-2025, 09:07
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Pigmy Pony
01-10-2025, 09:42
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Pigmy Pony
01-10-2025, 10:04
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Pigmy Pony
01-10-2025, 13:19
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Kicking off the “St” section -
St Germain- Boulevard (1995)
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“Tourist” is probably better known but this is a great record, too.
This is filed as
Stan Getz & Joao Gilberto - Getz-Gilberto (1963)
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Another great album that’s not had an outing for a while.
Idlewithnodrive
01-10-2025, 15:12
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Stanley Clarke Band, The - The Stanley Clarke Band (2010)
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Another one I don’t remember buying! Jazz Guitar probably not my favourite music, but this is a great album.
Idlewithnodrive
01-10-2025, 16:07
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Stanley Clarke Band, The - The Stanley Clarke Band (2010)
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Another one I don’t remember buying! Jazz Guitar probably not my favourite music, but this is a great album.
Looks to be an early release - I've not seen it before.
Stanley Clarke is perhaps an acquired taste; jazz guitar (or in this case jazz bass) is not for everyone. I tend to avoid the genre.
However in my opinion Stanley Clarke's 'Schooldays' is a superb LP, and should be in everyone's collection.
Idlewithnodrive
01-10-2025, 19:05
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Idlewithnodrive
01-10-2025, 19:56
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Pigmy Pony
01-10-2025, 20:21
Kicking off the “St” section -
St Germain- Boulevard (1995)
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“Tourist” is probably better known but this is a great record, too.
This is filed as
Stan Getz & Joao Gilberto - Getz-Gilberto (1963)
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Another great album that’s not had an outing for a while.
Iwas going to suggest following with St. Etienne, Stiff Little Fingers, Steps and Stan Getz, then I scrolled down and saw you'd beat me to it :)
Pigmy Pony
01-10-2025, 20:30
Looks to be an early release - I've not seen it before.
Stanley Clarke is perhaps an acquired taste; jazz guitar (or in this case jazz bass) is not for everyone. I tend to avoid the genre.
However in my opinion Stanley Clarke's 'Schooldays' is a superb LP, and should be in everyone's collection.
I agree, if you could only have one of his albums, "School Days" would have to be it :)
Idlewithnodrive
01-10-2025, 20:35
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Idlewithnodrive
01-10-2025, 21:18
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Idlewithnodrive
01-10-2025, 22:03
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The Rolling Stones – 'Sticky Fingers'
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Label: Rolling Stones Records – COC 59100
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Large Zipper
Country: UK
Released: 1971
Genre: Rock
Style: Blues Rock, Classic Rock
The Coral – 'Roots & Echoes'
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Label: Deltasonic Records – DLTCD069, Deltasonic Records – 88697 1207927
Format: CD, Album
Country: UK & Europe
Released: 2007
Genre: Rock
Style: Indie Rock
Nina Simone – 'Tell It Like It Is - Rarities And Unreleased Recordings: 1967 - 1973'
https://i.discogs.com/wn1z0z-NN6cMkDJk9GSAryKBaZe3GRuCCrrMvV8oxHI/rs:fit/g:sm/q:40/h:300/w:300/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTE2NDAz/MDUtMTIzMzkzOTYx/NC5qcGVn.jpeg
Label: Sony BMG Music Entertainment – 88697056822, Sony BMG Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd. – 88697056822
Format: 2 x CD, Compilation
Country: UK
Released: 2008
Genre: Jazz
Style: Soul-Jazz
Joni Mitchell - 'Hits'
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Jimmy Page & Robert Plant – 'No Quarter'
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Label: Fontana – 526 362-2
Format: CD, Album
Country: Europe
Released: November 7, 1994
Genre: Rock, Blues
Style: Electric Blues, Acoustic, Classic Rock
Stanley Clarke – 'School Days'
https://i.discogs.com/RHAVb8vqlVSz7h0pOJwEDNI-echPoVFerLAKUak9xIc/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:600/w:599/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTMzMzgx/MDEtMTMyNjM5OTk2/Mi5qcGVn.jpeg
Label: Nemperor Records – K 50296
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, CBS Pressing Plant, Aston Clinton
Country: UK
Released: 1976
Genre: Jazz
Style: Jazz-Funk
Jefferson Airplane – 'Surrealistic Pillow'
https://i.discogs.com/Iczyog6FvoP926P95lFm_yIaLgPsq3Q1PqzcqGXUTRk/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:600/w:593/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTIxODA2/MjQtMTMwODA4NDcy/NS5qcGVn.jpeg
Label: RCA Victor – SF 7889
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Country: UK
Released: 1967
Genre: Rock
Style: Psychedelic Rock
Pigmy Pony
02-10-2025, 06:54
Jefferson Airplane – 'Surrealistic Pillow'
https://i.discogs.com/Iczyog6FvoP926P95lFm_yIaLgPsq3Q1PqzcqGXUTRk/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:600/w:593/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTIxODA2/MjQtMTMwODA4NDcy/NS5qcGVn.jpeg
Label: RCA Victor – SF 7889
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Country: UK
Released: 1967
Genre: Rock
Style: Psychedelic Rock
:doh: Ah, so "Surrealistic Pillow" is the album title, not the band name. So not an offshoot of Fat Mattress then.
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rmcin626
02-10-2025, 14:23
Taking me back to when I was 18.
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Been out all day but now back to the St’s…
Staves, The Dead & Born & Gone (2012)
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Debut from the then 3 sisters from Watford, with their indie folk harmonies. Pleasant enough, but I can’t have been that bowled over as I haven’t got any of their subsequent albums.
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Taking me back to when I was 18.
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That, and 'Live Dates', are fine Wishbone Ash recordings. :)
Now this is proper folk music…. My Mum & Dad always had these playing when I was a kid. Two Magicians was my favourite, sadly not on this compilation but I do have it on a vinyl album somewhere I think.
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:doh: Ah, so "Surrealistic Pillow" is the album title, not the band name. So not an offshoot of Fat Mattress then.
:lol: I know what you mean. In some cases it's not obvious from looking at the cover, or the spine or even on the CD or LP. There have been a few mis-filings in my collection because of that. :doh:
Pigmy Pony
02-10-2025, 16:01
That, and 'Live Dates', are fine Wishbone Ash recordings. :)
I should get round to buying 'Live Dates' - I see it as album art good enough to go on my 'music room' wall, with a free record thrown in :)
Now this is proper folk music…. My Mum & Dad always had these playing when I was a kid. Two Magicians was my favourite, sadly not on this compilation but I do have it on a vinyl album somewhere I think.
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They weren't a bad group. A rival to Fairport Convention, who IMHO were better, that is until Dave Sawbrick joined and tended to dominate the group and influence its direction.
I saw Maddy Prior duet with June Tabor when they were the 'Silly Sisters'. Sadly I was not impressed.
rmcin626
02-10-2025, 16:45
That, and 'Live Dates', are fine Wishbone Ash recordings. :)
I used to have a few of their albums, and they were a great live band. I still have my 1972 copy of Argus, although its been well played.
Next up in the St’s - I doubt this needs much introduction!
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Probably the best Steely Dan recording! :)
Been out all day but now back to the St’s…
Staves, The Dead & Born & Gone (2012)
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Debut from the then 3 sisters from Watford, with their indie folk harmonies. Pleasant enough, but I can’t have been that bowled over as I haven’t got any of their subsequent albums.
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I really like this album, great harmonisation, has a lovely feel to it. I have bought other stuff by them, ok, but not as good as this.
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Stereophonics - Just Enough Education to Perform (2001)
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Another one played loads back in the day but has languished in the collection for many years - enjoyed revisiting it.
Stevie Nicks - The Wild Heart (1983)
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Another joyful reunion with a great album not played enough. Some of the people involved in this record - wow!
Stevie Wonders - Innervisions (1973)
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This one’s a regular play, but it’s the next artist in the St’s, so on it went. Tough call but I think this is my favourite of his albums although Songs in the Key of Life jockeys for that position too.
Idlewithnodrive
03-10-2025, 12:29
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My daughter was a mad Swifty but seems to have moved on! I have a couple of her early albums, will give this a stream.
Stimulus Timbre - Euphoria (2012)
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Maltese “Psychill” your sort of thing? You could do a lot worse! Cheating a bit as I don’t think I have a CD copy of this, I think it was digital download FLAC only. If you are curious, it is on Spotify and Tidal and probably other streaming platforms, although the release date is shown as 2015 - just checked the actual files and mine are definitely 2012.
And that segued nicely both alphabetically and sonically into…
Sting - Brand New Day (1999)
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I feel Sting had lost his cool by then? He was definitely cool in the Police/Quadrophenia era but he seems to be one of those artists not taken so seriously these days, or maybe that’s just me. (A bit like Bono…). Anyway, it’s not been played often or recently, but I actually really enjoyed it. Might dig out Ten Summoners Tales on vinyl later for a proper retro fix.
Pigmy Pony
03-10-2025, 14:53
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Track currently playing is called "Waiting for Rain" - taking the piss or what?
And now we come to The Stranglers - I don’t have any of their studio albums on CD/FLAC, only vinyl, but I do have this one:
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They certainly wrote and played some great tunes.
Idlewithnodrive
03-10-2025, 17:38
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Street, The are next - 2002’s debut, Original Pirate Material
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Another one I played a lot when it came out but not played all the way through in years. Bit of a masterpiece, really, and very original (pun intended) at the time. I have A Grand Don’t Come For Free, but never anything since - might have to check out the more recent releases.
That’s probably it for today, 2 more “St” bands to go…. Any guesses?
Idlewithnodrive
03-10-2025, 17:55
Street, The are next - 2002’s debut, Original Pirate Material
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Another one I played a lot when it came out but not played all the way through in years. Bit of a masterpiece, really, and very original (pun intended) at the time. I have A Grand Don’t Come For Free, but never anything since - might have to check out the more recent releases.
That’s probably it for today, 2 more “St” bands to go…. Any guesses?
Great way to bow out !
Pigmy Pony
03-10-2025, 18:15
Stone Roses? Styx? Stereo MCs? Stormzy? Strike? Stealers Wheel?
Idlewithnodrive
03-10-2025, 18:22
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Idlewithnodrive
03-10-2025, 18:29
Street, The are next - 2002’s debut, Original Pirate Material
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Another one I played a lot when it came out but not played all the way through in years. Bit of a masterpiece, really, and very original (pun intended) at the time. I have A Grand Don’t Come For Free, but never anything since - might have to check out the more recent releases.
That’s probably it for today, 2 more “St” bands to go…. Any guesses?
The Strokes, Style Council ?
Idlewithnodrive
03-10-2025, 19:22
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