Don't know about that, I don't think Royal Scam is sterile, might even be a bit dirty, then there's that tramp on the cover :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Pete The Cat
Don't know about that, I don't think Royal Scam is sterile, might even be a bit dirty, then there's that tramp on the cover :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Pete The Cat
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Thomas Dolby - The Sole Inhabitant
Another good one! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by rmcin626
:lol: I used to have a love/hate relationship with the Dan. That didn’t stop me buying all their LPs, whilst I was still trying to work out out if I liked them or not. Well I'm pleased to say I now love them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Macca
Same thing has happened with Neil Young, though I still dislike his grunge phase.
Brilliant Album !Quote:
Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony
I don't think I've ever knowingly heard anything by either Steely Dan or Neil Young :(Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
You got a lot of good listening ahead of you then - assuming you like them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Idlewithnodrive
Neil Young has done massively varied music. I don't like all of it by a long chalk. 'Trans' for example. As my mate Budge said, 'I don't know what he was thinking.'
Steely Dan is just genius from start to finish. I recommend listening to the albums in order of release.
assuming you like them
I fear that this is why I have never sought out anything by them. In my simple mind they are filed under "middle of the road / soft rock" (think Genesis / Dire Straits etc) and that doesn’t appeal at all. Heaven forbid !
Well you can try most or possibly all of it via Youtube and see.Quote:
Originally Posted by Idlewithnodrive
Steely Dan's sound changes somewhat over the years but is nothing like anyone else, nothing like Genesis or Dire Straits.
Neil Young's done everything from very gentle acoustic country to heavy rock. If you want rock try 'Love And Only Love' or 'Fuckin' Up' from 'Ragged Glory'. If that's not heavy enough for you then you can write him off.
MIddle of the road , to be honest find that a bit of surprising statement.Quote:
Originally Posted by Idlewithnodrive
I will give them both a listen Martin. Yes, my tastes are more heavy / Psych into Punk and EDM but I do listen to a lot of other stuff too and often discover bands that surprise me, so we shall see :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Macca
I have no experience with either Robin. How would you categorise them ?Quote:
Originally Posted by rmcin626
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Ultimate Thunder -
Well I must admit that whilst owning 7 Steely Dan albums on CD it would appear, I don't really know them that well. I think I probably acquired them 'cos everyone else said how good they are! I shall revisit, and as Martin suggests, the beginning is as good a place to start as any.
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Comparison of Steely Dan with that of Genesis or Dire Straits is interesting, as one could say all three have a distinctive 'sound' and all three are very well produced.
But for me the similarities end there: I simply cannot stand Genesis, however I love the first two Dire Straits albums, but became bored with their later releases, such as "Love Over Gold" and "Brothers in Arms".
Strange old world isn't it.
I agree the with Dire Strait's first one being the best. But I have a soft spot for 'Love Over Gold' since it was the first album I ever bought. Plus the title track is such a beautiful bit of music.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
There's some crossover with Steely Dan since you've got Knopfler playing on 'Gaucho.' Which he does very well.
Currently listening to this great album.
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Superb voice and great production by Roland Orzabal and David Bascombe.
Also some lovely flugelhorn playing by our very own Guy Barker on track 8.
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Next up and a vinyl classic !
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I don’t think this needs any commentary, other than the Linn Selekt is nothing more than a standard release and just one of Linn’s recommended demo discs !!
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That is a record which should be in everyone's collection. :)
Steely Dan were always a difficult band to categorise, for most of the album it was Fagen and Becker plus a number of session musicians many of whom came from a jazz background, which resulted in a jazz feel to many of the songs. When I think of middle of the road bands or acts, I’m looking at pop acts which Steely Dan could never be classed as.Quote:
Originally Posted by Idlewithnodrive
I'd probably better not mention that I find Dark Side Of The Moon a bit average.Quote:
Originally Posted by Macca
There are lots of things that I feel I should like but they just don't turn me on - Radiohead is another example, they've got all the right ingredients yet they make me drift off.
But having our own individual tastes reassures me that no algorithm or AI can replicate us.
No, you can critique anything else as much as you want. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Pete The Cat
Floyd are okay in small doses, my favourite has always been 'Animals'. I think it's the least 'Floyd-sounding' Floyd. If that makes sense.
I've been a big Pink Floyd fan since the start; having seen them play in Bristol back in 1967 when Syd Barrett was still active. As a result I bought all their LPs up to, but not including, DSOTM. Like Pete, I wasn't that taken with it, and like Martin, much preferred "Animals" (which I saw performed at the Bath Festival).Quote:
Originally Posted by Macca
Later with the advent of CD, I did get a copy of DSOTM, but I had to go through a number of remasters before I found a version I was happy with.
Not bad, but nowhere near as good as their first three LPs. Roger Chapman just 'screeches' too much on their later albums for my taste.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dom66
Big fan of Floyd here too, with Piper and Saucerful being my favourites.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
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Foo Fighters 'There Is Nothing Left To Lose'
Yes, great album.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rush2112
I think her and Roland must be pals, she did some guest vocals on "Sowing the Seeds", and did a smashing job :)
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Vatican Shadow - Luxor Necropolitics
Still my favourite of his.
Nice one - I have it as an LP.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dom66
How's that for a coincidence - a couple of hours ago I was watching an episode of "Bosch" on Prime video, and a song came on. I thought "I really like that, who is it?" So I Shazam'd it and it turns out it's called "Into Dust", which apparently is on this album :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Dom66
So I've now got it on order from Music Magpie - £7.94 is a bit more than I normally pay for a CD album these days, but then it is a new copy.
Ha ! Similarly I got it recently having heard ‘Fade Into You’ played on a few things. I don’t really buy Cd’s now, unless they’re 50p from the charity shop or the LP is something rare and collectable for money I’m not prepared to pay. This was on an ‘essentials’ display at my local shop for £7 odd, so I thought why not. Hope you enjoy it :-)Quote:
Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony
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A cracking band.
Good one - but then anything by Dr John is worth playing. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Macca
Purple Disco Machine - Paradise (2024)
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The name for German Nu-Disco & House Producer, Tino Piontek. Not all German EDM music is miserable!
Never heard of him, though the album does get some good reviews. If I could get a used copy off Music Magpie I'd probably take a punt, but there aren't any. And for 13 quid I'd want a dry ice machine thrown in, or at least a glitter ball :)
I'll seek it out on the Spotify or Prime Music.
Yes, all of his stuff is on Spotify, and he's done a lot of collaborations/remixes - really up-beat and funky, I think you'll like it!Quote:
Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony
Oh yes - that's more like it! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Idlewithnodrive