View Full Version : Spinning Today - What Are You Listening To Right Now? (Part 4)
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.
"Ten Summoners Tales" is definitely the better of the two.
I put Sting's lack of cool down to his practising Tantric sex for several hours a day! :lol:
I lost interest in Sting after he became fascinated with the Elizabethian composer John Dowland.
You each got one of the two - the drive in my study I have just remembered is the slimmed down version of my collection, so doesn’t have all my rips (not sure how The Strokes didn’t get included in the diet version…)
2nd from last is the Style Council, which possibly controversially I think is Weller’s best period, and Introducing from 1983. I don’t think this should be classed as an album, really, with two long versions of Long Hot Summer I would say it’s an EP at only 35 minutes, but a great 35 minutes indeed! (Actually I just checked Wikipedia and they call it a “Studio Mini Album”.)
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Idlewithnodrive
03-10-2025, 20:10
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And the last one was Steve’s guess (though I do have some Stone Roses and Stereo MCs, strangely they got culled for the study system) so it’s a Greatest Hits - I may have a couple (1 at least) of their albums on vinyl, but always been happy with this:
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Idlewithnodrive
03-10-2025, 21:01
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Idlewithnodrive
03-10-2025, 21:49
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https://i.postimg.cc/RZ2SLYrL/LP2121.jpg
Idlewithnodrive
04-10-2025, 15:49
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Idlewithnodrive
04-10-2025, 16:22
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Afrorack - The Afrorack
Idlewithnodrive
04-10-2025, 17:09
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Idlewithnodrive
04-10-2025, 17:56
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Idlewithnodrive
04-10-2025, 19:47
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Idlewithnodrive
04-10-2025, 21:28
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Idlewithnodrive
04-10-2025, 22:36
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Every time I play this LP I smile at the record shop’s pricing :)
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Pigmy Pony
05-10-2025, 16:03
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Yes!
Caught Jools Holland last night, some good performances (well worth finding on BBC iPlayer) so checking out some of the artists’ albums. First up:
Robert Plant - Saving Grace (2025)
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I really enjoyed this, not my usual type of thing but some great covers and musicianship.
James Yorkston - Songs for Nina and Johanna (2025)
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I had never heard of Scottish folk singer James Yorkston before, but Nina Persson is one of my favourite female singers, so the performance on Jools piqued my interest. Really lovely album, highly recommend checking this out.
“A beautiful new album from James Yorkston, this time featuring not one but two of Sweden’s most recognisable female vocalists. Recorded in Stockholm with Nina Persson (The Cardigans), Johanna Söderberg (First Aid Kit) and members of The Second Hand Orchestra, these are songs about family, love and parenthood.”
Final one of the Jools discoveries:
Olivia Dean - The Art of Loving (2025)
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I was vaguely aware of Olivia Dean but her performances on Jools led me to listen to this, her new and second album. Hard to give it a genre, poppy R&B, maybe? Well on first listen this is another cracking album that will be on regular rotation, and I will be checking out her earlier music.
Caught Jools Holland last night, some good performances (well worth finding on BBC iPlayer) so checking out some of the artists’ albums. First up:
Robert Plant - Saving Grace (2025)
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20251006/0011e5c02818a0b2c9cdab62ea23c108.jpg
I really enjoyed this, not my usual type of thing but some great covers and musicianship.
Agreed - and for the first time in history, I found Jool's interview with one of his guests interesting. Even though my partner distracted me from fully listening to the interview with Robert Plant, it was landmark change.
Final one of the Jools discoveries:
Olivia Dean - The Art of Loving (2025)
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20251006/d0fa1736f28c01c59eb08bfe117f541b.jpg
I was vaguely aware of Olivia Dean but her performances on Jools led me to listen to this, her new and second album. Hard to give it a genre, poppy R&B, maybe? Well on first listen this is another cracking album that will be on regular rotation, and I will be checking out her earlier music.
She was pleasant enough, but I wouldn't go overboard. :rolleyes:
Captain - This is Hazelville (2006)
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Another one bought, loved and then forgotten about! Trevor Horn on production duties, so clean as a whistle, and I remember this album for its lengthy and interesting introductions - back to a time when every pop song didn’t have to jump straight in with a catchy chorus to avoid being skipped…
rmcin626
06-10-2025, 14:13
Final one of the Jools discoveries:
Olivia Dean - The Art of Loving (2025)
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20251006/d0fa1736f28c01c59eb08bfe117f541b.jpg
I was vaguely aware of Olivia Dean but her performances on Jools led me to listen to this, her new and second album. Hard to give it a genre, poppy R&B, maybe? Well on first listen this is another cracking album that will be on regular rotation, and I will be checking out her earlier music.
Streaming this just now
Mikeandvan
06-10-2025, 21:20
Silly me, have only recently discovered this band, bought 5 lps in quick succession, any more worth getting?
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Pigmy Pony
07-10-2025, 05:52
This one, definitely.
https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61qqgReklBL._AC_SX679_.jpg
Though I don't think there's such a thing as a 'bad' Steely Dan album.
You're missing 'Katy Lied' too.
Mikeandvan
07-10-2025, 11:04
You're missing 'Katy Lied' too.
I'll check it out on Youtube. Though these LPs can't really be appreciated until you've given them a few spins at home.
Mikeandvan
07-10-2025, 11:05
This one, definitely.
https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61qqgReklBL._AC_SX679_.jpg
Though I don't think there's such a thing as a 'bad' Steely Dan album.
Yeh was bidding on a copy of that on Ebay but forgot I turned off Ebay noticifcations on my phone cos they're so annoying, and missed close of auction.
Idlewithnodrive
07-10-2025, 16:33
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Idlewithnodrive
07-10-2025, 17:01
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The Black Angels - Passover
Idlewithnodrive
07-10-2025, 18:25
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Idlewithnodrive
07-10-2025, 19:29
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What. An. Album.
Idlewithnodrive
07-10-2025, 20:30
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Idlewithnodrive
07-10-2025, 20:31
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What. An. Album.
Agreed
Idlewithnodrive
08-10-2025, 15:40
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Their finest track, imo.
Idlewithnodrive
08-10-2025, 18:01
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Idlewithnodrive
08-10-2025, 18:47
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Idlewithnodrive
08-10-2025, 19:50
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Idlewithnodrive
08-10-2025, 20:51
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Pigmy Pony
10-10-2025, 09:27
https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81zUQhDd9VL._AC_SX679_.jpg
Pigmy Pony
10-10-2025, 11:00
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I don't know of that one Steve, still it's on the Blue Note label, so can't be bad. :)
Pigmy Pony
10-10-2025, 13:45
I don't know of that one Steve, still it's on the Blue Note label, so can't be bad. :)
I like it Barry, had this one for years. I've heard it described as 'Acid Jazz', it's sort of modern, and using a lot of sampling of stuff you may well have heard before.
Probably the best known track on the album:
https://youtu.be/gn1mkdGmpQ4?t=7
Idlewithnodrive
10-10-2025, 14:44
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rmcin626
10-10-2025, 15:12
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Idlewithnodrive
10-10-2025, 15:20
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rmcin626
10-10-2025, 15:35
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Idlewithnodrive
10-10-2025, 16:00
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Idlewithnodrive
10-10-2025, 16:18
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Idlewithnodrive
10-10-2025, 17:46
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Idlewithnodrive
10-10-2025, 18:51
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Idlewithnodrive
10-10-2025, 19:17
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REN -Violet’s Tale
Wow, what a fantastically written and played, powerfully tragic story ��
Idlewithnodrive
10-10-2025, 19:34
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Great Funk Rock Album
Idlewithnodrive
10-10-2025, 20:15
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Idlewithnodrive
10-10-2025, 21:21
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LP 2
Penguin Cafe Orchestra - 'Music from the Penguin Cafe'
https://i.scdn.co/image/221f49315d3ef64287c279b03e4ee7ba80add992
Penguin Cafe Orchestra - 'Broadcasting from Home'
https://www.normanrecords.com/artwork/medium/176/206676-penguin-cafe-orchestra-broadcasting-from-home.jpg
Penguin Cafe Orchestra - 'Signs of Life'
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/4c/Signs_Of_Life_%28album%29.jpg?20091220173939
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20251011/146ad071d54b81391237900cb389a397.jpg
rmcin626
11-10-2025, 14:33
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Idlewithnodrive
11-10-2025, 16:02
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The Teardrop Explodes - Christ versus Warhol
Idlewithnodrive
11-10-2025, 18:02
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The Teardrop Explodes - From Drug Puritan to Acid King
The Police - 'Outlandos d'Amour'
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/f/f3/Police-album-outlandosdamour.jpg?20170329130606
The Police - 'Reggatta de Blanc'
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/a9/Police-album-reggattadeblanc.jpg?20141203004140
Idlewithnodrive
11-10-2025, 18:33
Two good Albums there.
Idlewithnodrive
11-10-2025, 18:47
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Idlewithnodrive
11-10-2025, 19:27
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Idlewithnodrive
11-10-2025, 20:00
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Idlewithnodrive
11-10-2025, 20:37
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Idlewithnodrive
11-10-2025, 21:17
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Worth the entry price for this version of Flyswatter alone.
Alexis Korner - 'The BBC Radio Sessions'
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And now for something completely different:
Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets - 'Live at the Roundhouse'
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/a4/Nick_Mason%27s_Saucerful_of_Secrets_Live_at_the_Ro adhouse.jpg?20230427001853
Live at the Roundhouse is unlike any other concert film connected with Pink Floyd. Its the nearest thing you can get to a time machine, transporting you back to the very earliest days of the band. Nick Mason, the only band member to have played on all of Pink Floyds studio albums, returns to the group's earliest records, joined in the line-up by Gary Kemp, Guy Pratt, Lee Harris and Dom Beken.
Nick Masons Saucerful of Secrets took the drummer back to clubs for the first time since 1967, then to theatres, across the UK, North America and Europe, playing only music his old band had recorded before The Dark Side of the Moon.
Captured from the bands celebrated shows at Londons Roundhouse, where Pink Floyd played some of their most revered early shows in the 1960s, the LPs feature a uniquely thrilling setlist including songs hailing from Syd Barretts time with the band. Only four songs from this eclectic roster have ever previously appeared on official live releases by Pink Floyd or its members. Everything else is being experienced for the first time since their original live performances.
I was initially sceptical about this, but I think it's better than some of the original LP versions. Blasphemy? - I don't care!
Idlewithnodrive
11-10-2025, 22:31
Now that does sound interesting. I shall investigate.
Pigmy Pony
13-10-2025, 14:20
And now for something completely different:
Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets - 'Live at the Roundhouse'
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/a4/Nick_Mason%27s_Saucerful_of_Secrets_Live_at_the_Ro adhouse.jpg?20230427001853
Live at the Roundhouse is unlike any other concert film connected with Pink Floyd. Its the nearest thing you can get to a time machine, transporting you back to the very earliest days of the band. Nick Mason, the only band member to have played on all of Pink Floyds studio albums, returns to the group's earliest records, joined in the line-up by Gary Kemp, Guy Pratt, Lee Harris and Dom Beken.
Nick Masons Saucerful of Secrets took the drummer back to clubs for the first time since 1967, then to theatres, across the UK, North America and Europe, playing only music his old band had recorded before The Dark Side of the Moon.
Captured from the bands celebrated shows at Londons Roundhouse, where Pink Floyd played some of their most revered early shows in the 1960s, the LPs feature a uniquely thrilling setlist including songs hailing from Syd Barretts time with the band. Only four songs from this eclectic roster have ever previously appeared on official live releases by Pink Floyd or its members. Everything else is being experienced for the first time since their original live performances.
I was initially sceptical about this, but I think it's better than some of the original LP versions. Blasphemy? - I don't care!
Interesting - that's going on my Christmas list. Every year it gets harder to think what to get.
rmcin626
13-10-2025, 14:21
https://i.ibb.co/gMkxwZ1p/IMG-3708.jpg
Pigmy Pony
13-10-2025, 14:22
https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91krEr5LGqL._AC_SX300_SY300_QL70_ML2_.jpg
rmcin626
13-10-2025, 14:52
https://i.ibb.co/9HqxFBT5/IMG-3709.jpg
Idlewithnodrive
13-10-2025, 15:33
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Great Album
Pigmy Pony
13-10-2025, 15:58
Great Album
Came to it quite late, I was holding out for an affordable vinyl copy, in the end I gave up and went for CD. But with all the other albums being vinyl, it puts the CD in my OCD :doh:
On to this next, it's been a few years:
https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41V787BQDPL._AC_.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/cJwDJ27p/LP2123.jpg
Idlewithnodrive
14-10-2025, 17:11
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Idlewithnodrive
14-10-2025, 18:07
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Idlewithnodrive
14-10-2025, 19:06
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Idlewithnodrive
14-10-2025, 20:12
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Union Sundown - what a track.
https://i.postimg.cc/0QhZbD55/LP2125.jpg
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Roy Harper is a greatly underrated artist. I saw him many years ago, and now in his '80s he is still performing. :)
Idlewithnodrive
15-10-2025, 12:28
Roy Harper is a greatly underrated artist.
Not by me he isn't :)
Pigmy Pony
15-10-2025, 12:31
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Pigmy Pony
15-10-2025, 13:09
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Not by me he isn't :)
Nor me. :)
Pigmy Pony
15-10-2025, 13:40
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Pigmy Pony
15-10-2025, 14:15
Just found this on the shelf, didn't know we had it - turns out Anita bought it a few years ago then forgot about it. So, cellophane off, I'll give it a go. First thing I notice is Liam Neeson (he's everywhere these days, almost as bad as Morgan Freeman) doing the Richard Burton thing... overall not bad though.
https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71-nG2uDKKL._AC_SX679_.jpg
Just found this on the shelf, didn't know we had it - turns out Anita bought it a few years ago then forgot about it. So, cellophane off, I'll give it a go. First thing I notice is Liam Neeson (he's everywhere these days, almost as bad as Morgan Freeman) doing the Richard Burton thing... overall not bad though.
https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71-nG2uDKKL._AC_SX679_.jpg
I have the original on a double CD. It rarely gets played as the only thing I'm interested in is Richard Burton's narration: in fact what I should try to find is an audio book of "War of the Worlds" read by Richard Burton.
Pigmy Pony
15-10-2025, 15:26
I have the original on a double CD. It rarely gets played as the only thing I'm interested in is Richard Burton's narration: in fact what I should try to find is an audio book of "War of the Worlds" read by Richard Burton.
Yes, that would be good, the music, I can take it or leave it. We've had the original on vinyl forever, but it never gets played. Anita bought this "update" as a souvenir of the show, which she said was amazing.
Credit where it's due, production is first rate, and the pressing is as good as I've heard anywhere, almost CD-quiet.
Idlewithnodrive
15-10-2025, 15:52
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Idlewithnodrive
15-10-2025, 17:28
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The original War of the Worlds is one of my first album memories - my dad’s mate had a “proper” hi-fi (unlike my dad’s Ferguson “sound system”) and I remember listening to this and thinking “wow” - the “ooo-laaa’s” still give me creeps a little even after all these years… :sofa:
Idlewithnodrive
15-10-2025, 18:36
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Idlewithnodrive
15-10-2025, 20:56
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Goat - The Human Language Goat Tape
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Following Steve’s inspiration I started the day with the original version of Jeff Wayne’s War of the Worlds, and for some reason this then popped in my head.
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Som great tracks and excerpts from the movie, but scarily over 30 years old now!
Following Steve’s inspiration I started the day with the original version of Jeff Wayne’s War of the Worlds, and for some reason this then popped in my head.
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Som great tracks and excerpts from the movie, but scarily over 30 years old now!
The only track that comes to my mind is "You never can tell".
The only track that comes to my mind is "You never can tell".
Yes, a classic. My favourites- Urge Overkill - Girl, you’ll Be a Woman Soon, Let’s Stay Together - Al Green and Son of a Preacher Man - Dusty Springfield. But overall a great listen.
Idlewithnodrive
17-10-2025, 18:48
Yes, a classic. My favourites- Urge Overkill - Girl, you’ll Be a Woman Soon, Let’s Stay Together - Al Green and Son of a Preacher Man - Dusty Springfield. But overall a great listen.
Zed's dead baby, Zed's dead.
Idlewithnodrive
17-10-2025, 18:49
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Idlewithnodrive
17-10-2025, 20:26
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Idlewithnodrive
17-10-2025, 21:28
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Death Grips - the powers that b
Probably the most inaccessible Album that I own, but well worth the effort.
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Good one there Dom. I bought a copy simply for "No Mule's Fool", which wasn't on any of their stand alone LPs in the UK.
Idlewithnodrive
18-10-2025, 17:42
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ZOFFF 1
Idlewithnodrive
18-10-2025, 19:01
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ZOFFF - Kozfest MMXVI
Idlewithnodrive
18-10-2025, 19:53
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Idlewithnodrive
18-10-2025, 20:41
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Amon Düül II - Tanz der Lemminge
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Might be 2025 out there but in here it's still 1956
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Pigmy Pony
19-10-2025, 17:30
System up and running again eh, Mart... How's the Linn compared to the Krell? Still keeping the magic? I've got a few metres of 40 year-old Linn K20 speaker cable going free if you want :)
System up and running again eh, Mart... How's the Linn compared to the Krell?
Not so sure actually - I think it's lacking bass compared to previously but it's three weeks since I last listened.
Although it's been so dark here today I wouldn't be surprised if I've connected a speaker out of phase.
There would be no doubt if you had connected the speakers out of phase - there would be no stereo image.
For me it has been the first two Santana LPs.
(Sorry I can't post images as my PC has completely packed up, and I can't post images on my smartphone: I don't know how you 'cut and paste'.)
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and
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Triple CD album of Trance classics picked up at the car boot yesterday for a quid
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Another great LP - nice one Dom. :)
Pigmy Pony
20-10-2025, 13:17
Triple CD album of Trance classics picked up at the car boot yesterday for a quid
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Just had a look at the tracklist for this on the Amazon... some good stuff on there Alex :)
rmcin626
20-10-2025, 14:52
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Just back from a music evening at my daughter’s school - 20 odd pieces varying from Mozart on the piano to a four piece year 10 band playing Arctic Monkeys. My daughter plays clarinet in the Concert Band, they opened the show with the theme from Star Wars and then a version of Chameleon (much shortened!) so it had to be this when I got in…
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One of the girls at the school concert sang “Gravity” by Sarah Bareilles, a beautiful song which closes her debut album “Little Voice” from 2007 and I’ve not played this in at least a decade, so here we go. :)
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Idlewithnodrive
22-10-2025, 15:39
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Idlewithnodrive
22-10-2025, 17:00
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Idlewithnodrive
22-10-2025, 18:41
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A face that only a mother could love but, I apologise not, because it is the best put together compilation Album of the era / genre, imo.
Idlewithnodrive
22-10-2025, 20:29
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Idlewithnodrive
22-10-2025, 21:34
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Rush2112
23-10-2025, 05:33
This and the next album are two of the most underrated albums of their time in my opinion.
First this great album from Peter Grant, a superb collection of songs with great orchestration and Peters phenomenal vocals, with phrasing to rival the very best by which I mean the governor, Francis Albert Sinatra !
Tracklist
1. Joanna
2. Walk Away
3. The Best Is Yet To Come
4. The Windmills Of Your Mind
5. Spooky
6. The Fool On The Hill
7. The Girl From Ipanema
8. We've Only Just Begun
9. I Saw Her Standing There
10. The More I See You
11. You're The First, The Last, My Everything
12. Didn't We
13. On Days Like These
14. All The Way
Bonus Track
15. Modern Way
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Peter Grant began singing at the age of six and played at working men's clubs from the age of 12. He grew up in Guiseley, north-west of Leeds, West Yorkshire, and was a pupil at Guiseley High School.
His first album New Vintage was released in April 2006, and entered at No. 8 on the UK Albums Chart, largely thanks to his chat show appearances with Michael Parkinson, Davina McCall and GMTV, where he made his TV debut.
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Rush2112
23-10-2025, 05:35
Next, this wonderful debut album released in 1988 from Tanita Tikaram.
1. Good Tradition. 2:50
2. Cathedral Song. 2:50
3. Sighing Innocents. 3:32
4. I Love You. 2:43
5. World Outside Your Window. 4:50
6. For All These Years. 5:12
7. Twist In My Sobriety. 4:50
8. Poor Cow. 1:55
9. He Likes The Sun. 5:24
10. Valentine Heart. 4:02
11. Preyed Upon 5:02
Tanita Tikaram was born in Münster, West Germany,[the daughter of an Indo-Fijian British Army officer, Pramod Tikaram, and a Sarawakian Malay mother, Rohani Tikaram.Because of her father's military career, she spent her early life in Germany before moving to Basingstoke, Hampshire, England in her early teens.She is the younger sister of the actor Ramon Tikaram and the great-niece of Sir Moti Tikaram, who was the first Lord Chief Justice of an independent Fiji and the world's longest-serving national ombudsman.
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Idlewithnodrive
23-10-2025, 18:32
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The first album I bought.
Idlewithnodrive
24-10-2025, 10:53
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Two excellent and underrated albums there Idle.
Next, this wonderful debut album released in 1988 from Tanita Tikaram.
1. Good Tradition. 2:50
2. Cathedral Song. 2:50
3. Sighing Innocents. 3:32
4. I Love You. 2:43
5. World Outside Your Window. 4:50
6. For All These Years. 5:12
7. Twist In My Sobriety. 4:50
8. Poor Cow. 1:55
9. He Likes The Sun. 5:24
10. Valentine Heart. 4:02
11. Preyed Upon 5:02
Tanita Tikaram was born in Münster, West Germany,[the daughter of an Indo-Fijian British Army officer, Pramod Tikaram, and a Sarawakian Malay mother, Rohani Tikaram.Because of her father's military career, she spent her early life in Germany before moving to Basingstoke, Hampshire, England in her early teens.She is the younger sister of the actor Ramon Tikaram and the great-niece of Sir Moti Tikaram, who was the first Lord Chief Justice of an independent Fiji and the world's longest-serving national ombudsman.
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I have her first two (?) albums. Don't hear anything about her these days - what is she up to?
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Mr Sam - Lyteo (2006)
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Originally bought this because it has three tracks with Kirsty Hawkshaw on vocals (Opus III and many other collaborations). Not played in years, it’s great if you like Techno/Trance. Frenchman Samuel Paquet released a follow up Pop Model in 2010 which is also good but then seems to have disappeared.
Pigmy Pony
24-10-2025, 17:35
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Not a big Queen fan, but I do like this album. Plus it's got my favourite Queen track Now I'm Here.
Pigmy Pony
24-10-2025, 17:39
Mr Sam - Lyteo (2006)
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Originally bought this because it has three tracks with Kirsty Hawkshaw on vocals (Opus III and many other collaborations). Not played in years, it’s great if you like Techno/Trance. Frenchman Samuel Paquet released a follow up Pop Model in 2010 which is also good but then seems to have disappeared.
Was that Kirsty Hawkshaw singing on "It's a Fine Day"? That was a great track.
Idlewithnodrive
24-10-2025, 18:03
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Was that Kirsty Hawkshaw singing on "It's a Fine Day"? That was a great track.
Yep, absolutely her, she has done some amazing collaborations over the years, try and get a copy of Meta-Message - you will enjoy it I am sure.
Idlewithnodrive
24-10-2025, 19:14
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Morcheeba - Charango (2002)
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Awesome album. But I didn't have to kill her.
Idlewithnodrive
24-10-2025, 20:20
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Jack White - No Name
Idlewithnodrive
24-10-2025, 21:26
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JAMCOD = Never Understand :fingers:
Pigmy Pony
24-10-2025, 22:02
Yep, absolutely her, she has done some amazing collaborations over the years, try and get a copy of Meta-Message - you will enjoy it I am sure.
Done. Should arrive by Monday :)
Idlewithnodrive
24-10-2025, 22:15
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Done. Should arrive by Monday :)
:thumbsup:
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Pigmy Pony
25-10-2025, 10:56
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We saw a "1975 at the BBC" programme last week, where She was doing a live performance of "Angie Baby", which Anita was quite impressed with. So I might have to pick up a copy of this.
Idlewithnodrive
25-10-2025, 17:00
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Electric Junk CD2
Idlewithnodrive
25-10-2025, 18:30
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Electric Junk - CD3
Idlewithnodrive
25-10-2025, 19:53
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Idlewithnodrive
25-10-2025, 21:34
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Orbital - The Middle of Nowhere
Pigmy Pony
26-10-2025, 11:02
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We saw a "1975 at the BBC" programme last week, where She was doing a live performance of "Angie Baby", which Anita was quite impressed with. So I might have to pick up a copy of this.
Yes, we saw that, it's what prompted me to pick this out for a play. A great performance, but tbf the best track on the album. The first side is pretty meh, some nice enough stuff on side 2 but Angie Baby is the star. Shame she didn't get some more edgy material to work with.
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Idlewithnodrive
26-10-2025, 19:45
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Idlewithnodrive
26-10-2025, 20:40
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Idlewithnodrive
26-10-2025, 21:37
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The first and the best. :) IMHO when they dropped "Transit Authority" from their name and were to be known simply as "Chicago", musically they went downhill towards being easy listening AOR. :doh:
The first and the best. :) IMHO when they dropped "Transit Authority" from their name and were to be known simply as "Chicago", musically they went downhill towards being easy listening AOR. :doh:
I agree, the earlier the better. I do still quite like the cheesy stuff though ;)
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Idlewithnodrive
28-10-2025, 17:34
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50th Anniversary pressing
Pigmy Pony
28-10-2025, 17:55
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Idlewithnodrive
28-10-2025, 18:29
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As is that one! :)
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Ooh, Kirsty’s dropped through your letter box! Let me know what you think…
Idlewithnodrive
28-10-2025, 19:22
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Idlewithnodrive
28-10-2025, 20:09
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Idlewithnodrive
28-10-2025, 21:12
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Classic album.
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Idlewithnodrive
29-10-2025, 17:17
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Idlewithnodrive
29-10-2025, 19:41
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There's a lot of good stuff being spinned. :)
Hi Idlewithnodrive,
It looks like we are from the same era, I love your choices, some of which I already possess.
It also looks like you enjoy your albums regularly as the covers are worn like they should be after this time in a music lover's home.
My albums are all damaged along the spines due to a cat (not mine) using them as a scratching post!
Playing at the moment is the Yes album illustrated. Something of a hodge podge of styles as it is by Yes and individal members and others (associated with Yes).
OK but a bit inconsistent.
31644
Idlewithnodrive
29-10-2025, 20:34
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Idlewithnodrive
29-10-2025, 20:44
Hi Idlewithnodrive,
It looks like we are from the same era, I love your choices, some of which I already possess.
It also looks like you enjoy your albums regularly as the covers are worn like they should be after this time in a music lover's home.
My albums are all damaged along the spines due to a cat (not mine) using them as a scratching post!
Playing at the moment is the Yes album illustrated. Something of a hodge podge of styles as it is by Yes and individal members and others (associated with Yes).
OK but a bit inconsistent.
31644
Hi Peter,
Thanks for the compliments (I think :) ); appreciated.
Yes, some of the 60's and 70's releases have certainly seen better days but haven't we all ? Late 70's early 80's was the era of my youth, so Punk into post Punk / Indie and Psych Rock. Once you get into Psych you have to go back to the 60's and 70's so a bit of musical hysteresis.
With regards to being a music lover, absolutely. Music is a big part of who I am. Why not post some of what you listen to and we can compare notes.
Cheers,
Mike
Idlewithnodrive
29-10-2025, 21:29
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Idlewithnodrive
29-10-2025, 22:43
The Smiths have really hit the vein tonight -
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My albums are all damaged along the spines due to a cat (not mine) using them as a scratching post!
That happened with some of mine. He actually walked past the lodger's records and sunk his claws into mine, watched him do it. Wasn't even my cat, it was the next door neighbour's, he would spend the daytime in my house to get away from the dog and the child in his.
Pigmy Pony
30-10-2025, 17:14
Cats are shitheads. And that's coming from a cat person.
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Idlewithnodrive
31-10-2025, 18:30
Just swapped out the Hana SL for the IQ2 into the Rega Aria and, no surprise I guess, but the mm stage is definitely better than the mc :thumbsup:
https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/0/c/0c5a68e53f14106cadbeceed8cebb1c05305d746.jpeg
Idlewithnodrive
31-10-2025, 19:19
https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/4/f/4ff7309656f2d6e4dbadf980c6633a731688861b.jpeg
Idlewithnodrive
31-10-2025, 20:22
https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/e/d/edf2c7a39d9d58942e858ed2f72c55ae9e40c9fd.jpeg
Pigmy Pony
31-10-2025, 20:31
https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/4/f/4ff7309656f2d6e4dbadf980c6633a731688861b.jpeg
Super album, with a nice bit of Jools Holland chucked in. Might have to give this a spin tomorrow.
Idlewithnodrive
31-10-2025, 21:43
https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/8/d/8dad6bed1f3f38896c894aa02c746d01d2fab90b.jpeg
Idlewithnodrive
31-10-2025, 22:29
https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/3/6/36543e9e08e4d58011a91f96c78bf99e12daa93b.jpeg
Light of Aidan - Lament (2009)
https://cdn-images.dzcdn.net/images/cover/d15c81ea9a4db04f428b66182865231a/0x1900-000000-80-0-0.jpg
I think this is streaming only, but a great album nonetheless.
The title track was featured in an advert for the HALO 3 video game, no idea if that was how I found them, but "Snowbird" is a lovely track and on my "Best Chillout Ever" Spotify playlist.
Idlewithnodrive
01-11-2025, 19:01
https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/2/4/24cff83ecc020d76f154dc239e3a8d82b8a433e0.jpeg
Idlewithnodrive
01-11-2025, 19:46
https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/1/d/1d415903de1d08ca6a7b10b7c4e9d8403f33ce57.jpeg
Idlewithnodrive
01-11-2025, 20:50
https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/3/6/360bad85e986c04bf4b977af7a0522815164feec.jpeg
Idlewithnodrive
01-11-2025, 22:06
https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/6/4/644ba7b171d42b3b1f0f2fb281478958b0e5378c.jpeg
Black Mountain - Destroyer
Idlewithnodrive
01-11-2025, 23:09
https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/9/9/99de034256f47328d6b3760dd34a9253265594b9.jpeg
Pete The Cat
02-11-2025, 12:22
https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/3/6/360bad85e986c04bf4b977af7a0522815164feec.jpeg
Ooh that reminds me, I haven't heard any Black Mountain since I got Wilderness Heart, must be a good ten years ago now. As I recall, they were an interesting blend of influences, kind of melodic heavy psych. Need to add these to my list of stuff to listen to...
Boston 'Third Stage'
https://i.ibb.co/Y41bYry2/R-1.jpg (https://ibb.co/4wXJ9QYW)
https://i.ibb.co/Mk92QLVT/happymondays-1800x.jpg (https://ibb.co/jkH6sFMK)
https://i.postimg.cc/DZbdHQf2/LP2138.jpg
1500 already. Where does the day go? Anyway, time to rock out with this offering from back in 1991
https://i.ibb.co/PZyNWPFz/OIP-2.webp (https://imgbb.com/)
Idlewithnodrive
03-11-2025, 18:04
https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/1/f/1fc511f0a62397c6d4c8862e9d47cb37f81534d0.jpeg
Idlewithnodrive
03-11-2025, 19:41
https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/5/b/5b0a795aa467fdaf59f58632c85573c948a7b686.jpeg
Must surely be the most important /influential band of the 80’s.
Idlewithnodrive
03-11-2025, 21:12
https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/0/b/0b49b2d79a8c44a0391301d1db843a9772f7e1e0.jpeg
I have a few versions of DSOTM as I am sure we all do! Latest appears to be a CD copy (ripped to FLAC) of the 2011 remaster. I am spinning now, as been a while since I played this in its entirety. :)
Idlewithnodrive
03-11-2025, 22:19
https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/6/7/67b110881b47ab28e18b065c654c531ef56380fc.jpeg
Paul Rogers and Company 'The Hendrix Set'
https://cdn.onbuy.com/product/65b3884d9406b/990-990/pbfrvvp.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/vZzyLF9C/LP2139.jpg
https://i.postimg.cc/vZzyLF9C/LP2139.jpg
Another good one. :)
https://i.ibb.co/jkHHgF7v/OIP-3.webp (https://imgbb.com/)
https://i.ibb.co/Xx3H4w3X/OIP-4.webp (https://imgbb.com/)
Idlewithnodrive
04-11-2025, 17:25
Is that the original Martin ?
Idlewithnodrive
04-11-2025, 17:25
https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/0/e/0e211dc5f2ce108736eb1a5bf14525a30c88f071.jpeg
Is that the original Martin ?
No, it's the 1998 CD 2 disc version.
Idlewithnodrive
04-11-2025, 19:06
Ta.
Now -
https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/9/4/94129934ef07c5a4d035a8cd553bc8676cdc433f.jpeg
https://i.ibb.co/Xx3H4w3X/OIP-4.webp (https://imgbb.com/)
I’ve got this on vinyl, not sure where I acquired it from, not sure I have ever played it. Will have to drag it out and give it a go.
Idlewithnodrive
04-11-2025, 21:18
https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/8/c/8ce94afd137272edfc9e52b8c625251066cb1e0b.jpeg
Idlewithnodrive
04-11-2025, 21:20
I’ve got this on vinyl, not sure where I acquired it from, not sure I have ever played it. Will have to drag it out and give it a go.
I have the original and Steven Wilson remix on vinyl and the remix knocks the original out of the park. Now the Album it always should have been. All imo, of course.
Idlewithnodrive
04-11-2025, 22:29
https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/8/c/8ce94afd137272edfc9e52b8c625251066cb1e0b.jpeg
Which, with no real surprise to anybody, leads to -
https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/2/3/2376ba2c199c4ee290fe2c7c41e18bd1f580b2f4.jpeg
https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/8/c/8ce94afd137272edfc9e52b8c625251066cb1e0b.jpeg
Good one!
https://i.postimg.cc/FsS3jWJd/LP2140.jpg
Hi Peter,
Thanks for the compliments (I think :) ); appreciated.
Yes, some of the 60's and 70's releases have certainly seen better days but haven't we all ? Late 70's early 80's was the era of my youth, so Punk into post Punk / Indie and Psych Rock. Once you get into Psych you have to go back to the 60's and 70's so a bit of musical hysteresis.
With regards to being a music lover, absolutely. Music is a big part of who I am. Why not post some of what you listen to and we can compare notes.
Cheers,
Mike
Hi Mike,
No sooner said than done... well a little delayed.
Lamb Lies Down On Broadway by Genesis. Before they became a generic rock band. I do love a concept album.
31657
https://i.ibb.co/gbxgdG2s/The-Isley-Brothers-greatest-hits.webp (https://ibb.co/DPZKYNJ3)
rmcin626
05-11-2025, 15:06
https://i.ibb.co/wh8YmCQp/IMG-0106.jpg
rmcin626
05-11-2025, 15:07
https://i.ibb.co/gbxgdG2s/The-Isley-Brothers-greatest-hits.webp (https://ibb.co/DPZKYNJ3)
A couple of my all time favourite songs on that album
A couple of my all time favourite songs on that album
Yes and there's not a bad tune on it. Great band.
Pigmy Pony
05-11-2025, 15:48
https://i.ibb.co/wh8YmCQp/IMG-0106.jpg
Interesting, a new release by Mr. Scaggs... So what's it like?
rmcin626
05-11-2025, 16:13
Interesting, a new release by Mr. Scaggs... So what's it like?
i was expecting, something bluesy but its more like a jazz album, probably posted it in the wrong thread.
Interesting, a new release by Mr. Scaggs... So what's it like?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IKFTS5eEc4&list=PL6n7xOfvov7DKP_XwZ59cQvtT_VGZBdIQ
rmcin626
05-11-2025, 18:07
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IKFTS5eEc4&list=PL6n7xOfvov7DKP_XwZ59cQvtT_VGZBdIQ
Unfortunately didn’t hear the complete album, due to visitors arriving
Mike Oldfield 'Tubular Bells'
https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/711-03slNqL._AC_SL1400_.jpg
Needed something to play in the background whilst I was downloading nearly 9,000 photographs onto a hard drive.
Pigmy Pony
05-11-2025, 22:31
Unfortunately didn’t hear the complete album, due to visitors arriving
I listened to the track Macca posted, and a couple of others. Not really my thing, though I could tell the pianist was pretty talented. I think I'll stick with his earlier stuff.
Idlewithnodrive
06-11-2025, 12:05
Hi Mike,
No sooner said than done... well a little delayed.
Lamb Lies Down On Broadway by Genesis. Before they became a generic rock band. I do love a concept album.
31657
:thumbsup: The only Genesis Album I possess Peter.
https://i.postimg.cc/Wz19JWkQ/LP2141.jpg
Idlewithnodrive
06-11-2025, 17:43
https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/4/d/4dd48e20e55c415017dd2642ee0b99580a794161.jpeg
Idlewithnodrive
06-11-2025, 19:06
https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/b/5/b5c55fdc1a8cb6530f47b895000337d024be3d5d.jpeg
Idlewithnodrive
06-11-2025, 20:03
https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/4/1/4142921f8d8cbb66365941651a50da493ef1d61b.jpeg
Eddie Grant 'The Road to Reparation'
https://i.discogs.com/BAvegpNe62bdP0qZ2AbmUbquFUuVsbricT0WUGgwrJo/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:600/w:600/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTQ2MTI5/NzMtMTM2OTkzNDI1/OS01MTk2LmpwZWc.jpeg
Idlewithnodrive
06-11-2025, 21:17
https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/4/1/4142921f8d8cbb66365941651a50da493ef1d61b.jpeg
We were so lucky to have been gifted that Album.
Anyway, following on with the follow on -
https://audioabattoir.s3.dualstack.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/original/3X/b/d/bdf904b968a432e9d4fda74ef22ad40dc9b9ba9a.jpeg
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