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On vinyl - nice! I only have it on CD, not the same :(Quote:
Originally Posted by enrae8
Alright Neil, hope you're keeping well mate :)
Thank you Steve for the kind words and thoughts - things are getting better,sons doing great going to see him Thursday, not the best circumstances but we're looking forward to getting together :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony
Good stuff - I wish you both well, the last week or so can't have been easy.
When I saw your 'spinning today', I hadn't yet heard of Dave Greenfield's passing. I'll be playing my 'Rattus' CD too today.
Alison Krauss.
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Felt like a class crooner this morning to get started and in a rallying mood......
We saw them on their Stars tour at Wembley Arena and I am not sure why but it was quite a disappointment at the time. They came across a somewhat flat and bland, maybe the effect of the arena on their sound or poor mixing, very odd. Looking at their tour history that have only done 69 dates in 35 years so about 2 a year, not bad for a band that has masses of Platinum, Gold and Silver Albums from all across the world, obviously they made their money selling albums.
Simply Red Stars
Label: EastWest WX 427, EastWest 9031-75284-1
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: UK & Europe
Released: 1991
Genre: Rock, Funk / Soul, Pop
Style: Pop Rock, Ballad
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Wings (2) Venus And Mars
Label: Capitol Records PCTC 254, Capitol Records OC 066 96623Y, MPL (2) PCTC 254
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Country: UK
Released: 30 May 1975
Genre: Rock
Style: Pop Rock
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Dusty Springfield: Dusty In Memphis.
2019 Abbey Road, Half Speed Mastered 180g.
This is never too far from the TT, superb pressing.
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Moving Onto another Abbey Rd half speed.
2014's Repertoire reish of 1970's Affinity: Self Titled. Near Dessert Island disc this one... proper Jazz tinged prog.
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I had thought about getting a copy of that, you may have just tempted me.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pierre De Grenoble
A great recording and pressing of this, and some lovely music....
John Williams (4) E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial (Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Label: MCA Records MCA-16014
Series: MCA Records Audiophile MCA-16014
Format: Vinyl, LP, Remastered
Country: US
Released: 1982
Genre: Electronic, Stage & Screen
Style: Modern Classical, Soundtrack
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Still with Affinity
Linda Hoyle: Pieces Of Me. 2014 Repertoire Half speed.
A minty original of this will set you back 4 figs easy. the repertoire is £20 ish. bargain!
If youre thinking of the Affinity Adrian, you might want to give this a listen, (If you don't know it) its more bluesy hard rock but still a near dessert island jobby.
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This beauty keeps popping of the record shelf to do a spin...........
May Blitz May Blitz
Label: Akarma AK 253
Format: Vinyl, Album, LP, Reissue
Country: Italy
Released: 2003
Genre: Rock
Style: Hard Rock, Prog Rock
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Mantric Muse: Same Title.
2013 German Adansonia 2LP
Playing the LPs for a change instead of the CD. fantastic chilled out noodly space / kraut rock. I've never regretted buying this one. :D
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbyuUwbVGJw
So I thought I would forward in time to 1979, and Gary Numan, I have not played this for several years and had forgotten just how good it is. Wonderful swirling synths and some thunderous low notes, driving bass lines and yes real drums, pushing it all along. Mr Numan certainly had his art down pat.
I'm pretty impressed with how the Wilson Benesch Vectors just take it in their stride, producing a clear open soundstage and lovely instrument separation.
If you like proper synth music this is one to have in your collection and it has the never to be forgotten Cars on it.
Gary Numan The Pleasure Principle
Label: Beggars Banquet BEGA 1
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Country: UK
Released: 07 Sep 1979
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: Synth-pop, New Wave
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Piqued my interest with this one Adrian. Until now Mr. Numan has flown under my radar, in his little aeroplane :)
His new album savage is a real system tester. Think I’ve mentioned it before.
Plenty listening for me tonight borrowed my brothers chord indigo plus xlrs as opposed to my chord silver plus rca lead.
First album up Radiohead - moon shaped pool.
Well all I can say is wow. Like someone removed some thick curtains my speakers have been hiding behind.
Next up Air - Pocket symphony
Next up
Kate Bush - Directors cut
The 2 Bears - So strong remixed
Faithless - To all new arrivals
Proper marvelous album little kid at the end of spiders, kryptonite and crocodiles brought a tear to my eye first time i heard it. Plus bonus of Dido guest appearance.
Seal - System
Tis amazing at times what difference a simple wire can make. So much more grip and detail not to mention deeper bass. Def in need of a wire upgrade
Shriekback - Big night music tis like jazz indie/dance n well recorded
Finish off with a newish one
Tracey Thorn - Record
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Iris DeMent/My Life
Paul Kantner / Jefferson Starship - Blows Against The Empire.
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One go those bands that never quite made it but should really, even though they supported Black Sabbath, and Budgie on tours and even had a Friday night slot at Reading Festival 1976.
Having said that this Live album is a very dynamic and paunchy record well worth a listen. Nutz renamed themselves as Rage and had some success with 3 albums in the early 80's on the back of a song of theirs being included on 1980's Metal for Muthas (a compilation of emerging New Wave of British Heavy Metal talent including Iron Maiden
Nutz Live Cutz
Label: A&M Records AMLH 68453
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: UK
Released: 1977
Genre: Rock
Style: Rock & Roll, Classic Rock
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Ramble on is my favourite track, but they are all great.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gazjam
Weirdly, Ramble On has just finished playing!
Having a “Zepathon” today whilst reading through my `Rega book
Good Times..
"Rega book" is that a euphemism for something?:eyebrows:Quote:
Originally Posted by Gazjam
I haven't listened to this band for a long time and was rummaging through my vinyl upstairs pulling out a few to listen to, they really were a superb group.
Lindisfarne Nicely Out Of Tune
Label: Charisma CAS 1025
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Textured Sleeve, Scroll Labels
Country: UK
Released: 1970
Genre: Rock
Style: Folk Rock
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Ha! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by AJSki2fly
Sadly no.
though it DOES contain audio porn...
I have this album and know the track you describe. It is one of the few instances where mine and Mrs. P's tastes come together :) Dido's vocals suit Faithless' music perfectly, and she does appear on several Faithless songs. I assume you are familiar with "Reverence/Irreverence", an essential album imho.Quote:
Originally Posted by Scorps
Another 'Has to be done'[IMG]https://i.imgur.com/UqYRUbi.jpg[/IMG]
I have to say probably my favourite - after that Zep Quality thread I listened again to a couple - I think I'm going to have to have a proper session with them:)Quote:
Originally Posted by Gazjam
Still folky..
Trees: On The Shore 2007 2CD remaster, Absolute Acid folk classic. the genre could have been coined to describe this band.. luvs it.. :D
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Good choice Steve. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Pierre De Grenoble
Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
I would never consider myself to be the greatest folk lover but over the years, there's been several that have "ear wormed"
Both Trees, 2nd COB (Moyshe, I never liked their first), Dulcimer's and I turned as I turned as a boy, and don't forget a little fat guy called Pierre De Grenoble by Gabriel & Marie Yacoub alias Malicorne. :D
Re-release on 180g
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Brenda Russell
Genre: Soul
Style: Soul,
Year: 1979
Tracklist
So Good, So Right
In The Thick Of It
If Only For One Night
Way Back When
A Little Bit Of Love
You're Free
Think It Over
God Bless You
Following Paul's (Hifi Lounge) day nine choice, I've got massive Attack's Mezzanine playing. My favourite track being 'Man Next Door', for Horace Andy's quality vocals :)
Yea great album got most of the remixed ones. They do some great remixes of all the albums No roots well worth a listenQuote:
Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony
another great albumQuote:
Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony
A band that was underrated in my opinion and much maligned in the late 70's, and put into the New-Wave bucket which wasn't what they were about. Interestingly their albums are becoming hard to obtain, so presumably people now realise just how good they were.
Japan Obscure Alternatives
Label: Fame FA 4130981, Ariola Hansa FA 41 3098 1
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue
Country: UK
Released: Sep 1984
Genre: Electronic, Rock
Style: New Wave, Art Rock, Glam
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So onto a supergroup formed by famous musicians in their own right, one of the very few to combine rock, classical and jazz influences into a form that was very popular to a large audience, and certainly very successful in their day. Everyone seemed to have a copy of this album and the Sky 2.
Sky (4) Sky
Label: Ariola ARLH 5022
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: UK
Released: May 1979
Genre: Rock, Classical
Style: Modern, Prog Rock
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