This album seems to have got its hooks into me!
Focus (2) Hamburger Concerto
Label: Polydor 2442 124, Polydor 2442124
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Gatefold
Country: UK
Released: 1974
Genre: Rock
Style: Prog Rock
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midnight editing session
Kicking off with Ryo Kawasaki - Dreamland
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8OZlSVwzTM
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This:
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Nicely tuneful and melodic, if you like chilled-out folky pop, and beautifully recorded:)
Check out the track: 'One More for the Road', in particular.
Maco.
Second listen in a few days, forgotten how good this one was, not to everyones liking but some well constructed Prog. rock. Based on Autobiography of a Yogi (1946) by Paramahansa Yogananda that describes four bodies of Hindu texts, collectively named the shastras. Wakeman left the group after the live tour of as he did not like aspect of the musical direction the band was going, although he has said that there were some beautiful melodies in it and moments if greatness. The album was a commercial success, becoming the first UK album to qualify for gold certification based on pre-orders alone. It topped the UK Album Chart for two weeks and reached number 6 in the US for 500,000 copies sold. It has been re-issued at least twice.
If you have never heard it give it a go, each side is quite different, reflecting the Shastra. IMO opinion it may take 2 or 3 listens to gel.
Yes Tales From Topographic Oceans
Label: Atlantic K 80001
Format: 2 Χ Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: UK
Released: 1973
Genre: Rock
Style: Prog Rock
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Yes are a band which somehow passed us by, but I will give this one a go later. Monday is the night that Mrs. Pony goes to the weighbridge at Slimming World, and I use those evenings to "go loud" :)
I think vinyl is essential for stuff like this, especially when it uses Roger Dean's fabulous artwork.
got this on.. heard it a while ago, but wasnt really in mood. your right its quite nice; good recordingQuote:
Originally Posted by Marco
Some more classic Prog. One of my favourites, I heard for the first time live when Genesis performed at the Southampton Gaumont when I was 16, spectacular and they performed Foxtrot in its entirety. Those were the days!
Genesis Selling England By The Pound
Label: Charisma CAS 1074
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: UK
Released: Oct 1973
Genre: Rock
Style: Prog Rock
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You might want to try,Quote:
Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony
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I believe many consider this to be one of their best although I do like their earlier stuff , Time And A Word, Fragile and Close To The Edge.
The Steve Wilson remix/remaster box set sounds jaw-droppingly great.Quote:
Originally Posted by AJSki2fly
I bet some of us could relate to this
Much underated Darondo - Didnt I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zljNPO6W8E
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I seem to be into Prog Rock at the moment. This is an oldie but goodie.
String Driven Thing The Machine That Cried
Label: Charisma FC 6063
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Released: 1973
Genre: Rock
Style: Prog Rock
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Jadis - No Fear Of Looking Down (LP)
https://www.discogs.com/Jadis-No-Fea...lease/10043102
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This is stunning: https://i1285.photobucket.com/albums...psngmp0nsd.jpg
Pat Travers - Putting It Straight (LP)
https://www.discogs.com/Pat-Travers-...elease/2052648
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Thought Id revisit this one
Yes Relayer
Label:
Atlantic K 50096, Atlantic K50096
Format:
Vinyl, LP, Album, Gatefold
Country:
UK
Released:
1974
Genre:
Rock
Style:
Prog Rock
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on rotation again on a jazzy vibe ;
Sivuca - Aint no sunshine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E15Nqxm4JQ4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVeTZbOVcDM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwNxIFrQV-I
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and finally
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ATAR1OQBi4
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Jack Johnston and friends/ Kokua festival
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Genesis/the lamb lies down on broadway
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one of my album of the year contenders
And now for some classic Soul/Funk.....
The Style Council The Cost Of Loving
Label: Polydor TSCLP 4, Polydor 831 525-1
Format: 2 Χ Vinyl, 12", 45 RPM, Album, Gatefold Sleeve
Country: UK
Released: 1987
Genre: Electronic, Jazz, Rock, Funk / Soul
Style: Downtempo, Synth-pop, Funk
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+1 for that Grant :)Quote:
Originally Posted by struth
Eagles: Hotel California.
just realised I've been listening to this album for over 40 years
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Great record. Remember dancing to it when I was younger. Took an age so picking a looker was important lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Pierre De Grenoble
Javi Canovas - Light Echoes
CD - Flac streamed via Volumiohttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...9f9c6c70f5.jpg
Just finished listening to these
Kate Bush Never For Ever
Label: EMI EMA 794
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Gatefold
Country: UK
Released: 1980
Genre: Rock, Pop
Style: Pop Rock, Art Rock
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Steely Dan Pretzel Logic
Label: MCA Records MCA-37042
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Gatefold
Released: 1980
Genre: Jazz, Rock
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afternoon cohiba ! and these ;
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmXvpuseXWU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsvTPeAYfuA
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Back to good old Prog rock, I think this is my favourite JT, I always seem to come back to it regulalry.
Jethro Tull Thick As A Brick
Label: Chrysalis CHR 1003
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: UK
Released: Mar 1972
Genre: Rock
Style: Classic Rock, Prog Rock
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Mono vinyl
A classic this on, if you have not heard it then give it a go, a real toe tapper.
Midnight Oil Diesel And Dust
Label: CBS 460005 1, Sprint Music 460005 1
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Gatefold
Country: UK & Europe
Released: 1987
Genre: Rock
Style: Alternative Rock
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This is stunning on the nuras wired to the amp
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Bettye Lavette
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Ina Forsman.
been set too loud this for my taste. just too shouty.
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Rosanne Cash.
Jethro Tull: Benefit. CD (Steve Wilson Remaster)
definite Dessert Island disc pour Pierre and my stone cold favourite Tull offering.
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If you like soul/blues then give this a listen.
When I first heard this album I thought it was a Stax/Atlantic production from the 1960's. In fact they are four young guys from Melbourne, currently on a UK tour which is sold out, they are playing small venues. eg Deaf Institute in Manchester £14 per ticket!
A friend recommended this, its quite stunning. Lisa Gerrard is from Dead Can Dance.
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Seems a bit tight, having gigs at a deaf institute. Reminds me of a fireworks display I went to years ago, put on by an RNIB care home in Preston.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bosley
Just given "Pain and Misery a listen - very soulful, I like that a lot. Apologies if this sounds racist, but they do not look the way they sound!
If you like Bjφrk you will probably like this, soundscapes, and expressive music painting comes to mind.
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Neil Young: Zuma LP
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Right now, this:
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Marco.
A superb album, one of my favouritesQuote:
Originally Posted by Hammer
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Joan Baez.
good recording this.
Love a bit of Emiliana! Every album is different!Quote:
Originally Posted by Marco
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Lisa Hannigan AND an orchestra!
Thats my morning sorted [emoji4]
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