Spinning Today - What Are You Listening To Right Now? (Part 3)

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Originally Posted by Barry

Curiously the only Grace Jones record I have is a 12" single of 'Slave to the Rhythm'. Ought to investigate more of her stuff.

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No you don't Barry, you gave that to me :) thank you very much...

My recommendations for further listening would be any of the three 'Compass Point Trilogy' releases (Warm Leatherette, Nightclubbing and Living my Life). Though the middle one (Nightclubbing) is my personal favourite. These three albums were produced with what were called "The Compass Point All-stars", which included Sly Dunbar on drums and Robbie Shakespeare performing bass duties. Produced by Island's Chris Blackwell, they have a sound that is very different to the Trevor Horn-produced "Slave to the Rhythm".

The album I was playing ("Hurricane") sees the return of Sly and Robbie, and with it some of the flavour of her older releases, but it's a patchy affair imo, by turns running out of steam, getting a second wind, then losing momentum again. I actually prefer the downtempo, more introspective songs on here, where she takes a break from telling us how scary she is.

This is the one to get :) Not played this in ages.

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Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony

No you don't Barry, you gave that to me :) thank you very much...

My recommendations for further listening would be any of the three 'Compass Point Trilogy' releases (Warm Leatherette, Nightclubbing and Living my Life). Though the middle one (Nightclubbing) is my personal favourite. These three albums were produced with what were called "The Compass Point All-stars", which included Sly Dunbar on drums and Robbie Shakespeare performing bass duties. Produced by Island's Chris Blackwell, they have a sound that is very different to the Trevor Horn-produced "Slave to the Rhythm".

The album I was playing ("Hurricane") sees the return of Sly and Robbie, and with it some of the flavour of her older releases, but it's a patchy affair imo, by turns running out of steam, getting a second wind, then losing momentum again. I actually prefer the downtempo, more introspective songs on here, where she takes a break from telling us how scary she is.

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Ah yes, so I did - but it was a very, very long time ago and I 'm very, very old. ;)

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Originally Posted by Dom66

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Good one Dom!

The Moody Blues – 'Live At The BBC 1967-1970'

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Label: Deram – 984 720-2
Format: 2 x CD, Compilation
Country: Europe
Released: 2007
Genre: Rock
Style: Psychedelic Rock

I've never been a fan of The Moody Blues. Probably because of the heavy use of a Mellotron, the sound of which I dislike intensely (Yes, I know other groups have used it, such as The Beatles, Pink Floyd etc., but it appears to be more invasive with the Moody Blues). And none of their LPs have impressed me - to the contrary, finding the lyrics pretentious nonesense.

Anyway I came across this double CD of them playing live at the BBC, and I thought I would give it a go. Sadly it did nothing to change my mind, though 'Knights in White Satin' is still the only track I like.

Jefferson Airplane – 'Feed Your Head: Live '67-'69 '

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Label: Prism Leisure Corporation – PLATCD 201
Format: CD, Album
Country: UK
Released: 1996
Genre: Rock
Style: Psychedelic Rock

Much, much better. In many ways the live tracks are better than those off the respective LPs. :)

Jethro Tull – 'Nothing Is Easy: Live At The Isle Of Wight 1970'

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Label: Eagle Records – EAGCD281
Format: CD, Album
Country: UK
Released: 2004
Genre: Rock
Style: Prog Rock, Classic Rock

An excellent reminder of their act at the IOW all those years ago.

Carole King & James Taylor – 'Live At The Troubadour'

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Label: Hear Music – 0888072330801
Format: CD, Album
Country: Europe
Released: 2010
Genre: Rock, Folk, World, & Country
Style: Folk Rock, Soft Rock, Pop Rock

Excellent recording of their concert at the Troubadour, Los Angeles.

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Originally Posted by AJSki2fly

Been trying to get a reasonably priced copy of this for over a year and one popped up in Netherlands, not the cheapest of albums but it is rather excellent.:)

Tool – 10,000 Days
Label: Volcano (2) – 82876819912, Tool Dissectional – 82876819912, Zomba Label Group – 82876819912
Format: 2 x Vinyl, LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Red

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I just had to have another listen to this one.:rock::wow:

OMG this is class, I had been looking at getting this one for quite a few months and I am glad I did, now was it recorded in 1987 or was it 1967?:scratch::lol:

XTC As The Dukes Of Stratosphear – Psonic Psunspot
Label: Ape House – APELP024
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo, Gatefold, 200 Gram
Country: UK
Released: 25 Oct 2019 (original 1987)

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OMG this is class, I had been looking at getting this one for quite a few months and I am glad I did, now was it recorded in 1987 or was it 1967?:scratch::lol:

XTC As The Dukes Of Stratosphear – Psonic Psunspot
Label: Ape House – APELP024
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo, Gatefold, 200 Gram
Country: UK
Released: 25 Oct 2019 (original 1987)

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Interesting - how does it compare with XTC releases of the same period? I suppose 'Skylarking' would be the closest, which was released end of 1986.

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Aretha Franklin – 'Respect (The Very Best Of Aretha Franklin)'

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Label: Warner Strategic Marketing United Kingdom – 0927470542
Format: 2 x CD, Compilation
Country: UK
Released: 2002
Genre: Jazz, Funk / Soul
Style: Soul-Jazz, Disco, Soul

Etta James – 'The Best Of Etta James'

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Label: Spectrum Music – 544 367 2
Format: CD, Compilation
Country: UK
Released: 2000
Genre: Funk / Soul, Blues
Style: Soul

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Originally Posted by Dom66

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Can't beat a bit of Be-Bop!:lol::thumbsup:

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Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony

Interesting - how does it compare with XTC releases of the same period? I suppose 'Skylarking' would be the closest, which was released end of 1986.

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Well, I would describe it as typical late 60's psychedelia reminiscent of Beatles, Stones and Floydish in parts, but being XTC the playing and execution is quite stunning, and in parts somewhat tongue in cheek which goes along with XTC territory, I am quite tempted to get 25 O'Clock album that was release before it.

Well worth a punt IMHO

Savoy Brown – Blue Matter
Label: Parrot – PAS 71027
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Waddell Press
Country: US
Released: 1969

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Found myself in the mood for a bit of XTC, don't know where that came from Adrian :) THE BLACK SEA

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Originally Posted by AJSki2fly

Savoy Brown – Blue Matter
Label: Parrot – PAS 71027
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Waddell Press
Country: US
Released: 1969

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Nice one Adrian. :)

So this morning I had it my mind to play my second choice, (more later of that classic live album), when this his fourth album caught my eye. I discovered this now 5 time Grammy Award winner on the release of his self titled second album in 1994 and have been a fan ever since.


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Track Listing:

1. Muddy Water
2. I Was Wrong
3. Everything I Need
4. Henry
5. Soon As I Get Paid
6. A Better Man
7. I Don't Know
8. A Letter To Tracy
9. Slow Down
10. Rainmaker
11. Love In Vain
12. God Trying To Get Your Attention
13. I’m Telling You Now


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So to my live album choice this morning, well if you have heard tracks from this group and always wanted to dip your toes in the water then this live album would be a great place to start. This band has honed these songs to perfection live and so for me, many of the versions here are the definitive versions !

The band has been releasing albums and singles since 1968 and currently have released 18 studio albums, six live albums, seven (official) compilation albums, and at least 29 singles and who’s former members include the legend that is Boz Scaggs !

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Track Listing:

"Gangster of Love" – 2:56
"Rock 'N Me" – 4:08
"Living in the U.S.A." – 3:26
"Fly Like an Eagle" – 3:31
"Jungle Love" – 3:44
"The Joker" – 2:59
"Mercury Blues" – 5:24
"Take the Money and Run" – 3:53
"Abracadabra" – 3:42
"Jet Airliner" – 5:05

Personnel:

Steve Miller – vocals, guitar
John Massaro – guitar
Kenny Lee Lewis – guitar
Norton Buffalo – harmonica
Byron Allred – keyboards
Gerald Johnson – bass guitar
Gary Mallaber – drums, percussion, keyboards


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So lastly and staying with the letter M in my music library we have this second solo studio album from Alf. Or should I say Geneviève Alison Jane Moyet MBE who as of June 2023 hes worldwide album sales of a certified 23 million, with over two million singles sold. All nine of her studio albums and three compilation albums have charted in the top 30 of the UK Albums Chart, with two of them reaching number one. She has also achieved nine top 30 singles and six top 10 hits on the UK Singles Chart.

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Track Listing:

1. Weak In The Presence Of Beauty
2. Ordinary Girl
3. You Got Me Wrong
4. Without You
5. Sleep Like Breathing
6. Is This Love?
7. Blow Wind Blow
8. Glorious Love
9. When I Say (No Giveaway)
10. Stay


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So lastly and staying with the letter M in my music library we have this second solo studio album from Alf. Or should I say Geneviève Alison Jane Moyet MBE who as of June 2023 hes worldwide album sales of a certified 23 million, with over two million singles sold. All nine of her studio albums and three compilation albums have charted in the top 30 of the UK Albums Chart, with two of them reaching number one. She has also achieved nine top 30 singles and six top 10 hits on the UK Singles Chart.

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Track Listing:

1. Weak In The Presence Of Beauty
2. Ordinary Girl
3. You Got Me Wrong
4. Without You
5. Sleep Like Breathing
6. Is This Love?
7. Blow Wind Blow
8. Glorious Love
9. When I Say (No Giveaway)
10. Stay


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Nice one Mark :) A proper talent, and quite rare in that she's someone me and Anita both like. I really should dig out mine, not played them in ages.

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I have Alf and Raindancing on vinyl, although not played either for years

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Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony

Nice one Mark :) A proper talent, and quite rare in that she's someone me and Anita both like. I really should dig out mine, not played them in ages.

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Hi, Yes I had forgotten just how good this album is too.https://media2.giphy.com/media/efUcLJePY6RkA/giphy.gif


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So this morning I had only this album in mind, usually by the time I get to the shelves of albums I have pretty much decided on the three or so albums for an early morning session before work. So first up this album from 1983 and one of only three of his twenty six studio albums I own, you will have no trouble guessing at least one of the other two !

The opening track is full of random sounds which now includes “skipping” yes the disc now has some horrible brown spots. So another replacement required for the medium proclaimed as “perfect sound for ever” !

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Track Listing:

1. Crises
Bass – Phil Spalding
Guitar – Rick Fenn
20:40

2. Moonlight Shadow
Bass – Phil Spalding
Vocals – Maggie Reilly
3:37

3. In High Places
Vibraphone – Pierre Moerlen
Vocals – Jon Anderson
3:33

4. Foreign Affair
Vocals – Maggie Reilly
3:53

5. Taurus 32:25

6. Shadow On The Wall
Vocals – Roger Chapman
3:08


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Next up an old favourite, my live introduction to this great band was when Phil had taken on the role of “front man” and this was his first album as lead vocal and a fine job too ! Don’t get me wrong I am a huge Gabriel fan, both with Genesis and as a solo artist, but Trick shows the direction the band was moving in and the rest is, as they say, history!

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Track Listing:
1. Dance On A Volcano
2. Entangled
3. Squonk
4. Mad Man Moon
5. Robbery, Assault And Battery
6. Ripples
7. A Trick Of The Tail
8. Los Endos


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Last up and possibly my all time favourite American singer songwriter this his sixth studio album and one that just epitomises the talent of this twenty five times nominated and six times Grammy Award winner, with album sales of over 160 million worldwide.

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1. Big Shot4:01

2. Honesty
Acoustic Guitar – David Spinozza
Arranged By [Horns & Strings] – Robert Freedman*
3:50

3. My Life
Backing Vocals – Donnie Dacus, Peter Cetera
4:43

4. Zanzibar
Marimba, Vibraphone – Mike Mainieri
Trumpet – Freddie Hubbard
5:10

5. Stiletto4:39

6. Rosalinda's Eyes
Acoustic Guitar [Nylon String] – Hugh McCracken
Marimba, Vibraphone – Mike Mainieri
Percussion – Ralph MacDonald
Recorder [Sopranino Recorder] – George Marge
4:40

7. Half A Mile Away
Arranged By [Horns] – Dave Grusin
Backing Vocals – Babi Floyd, Frank Floyd, Milt Grayson, Ray Simpson, Zack Sanders
Guitar – Eric Gale
Percussion – Ralph MacDonald
4:06

8. Until The Night
Acoustic Guitar [Nylon String] – Hugh McCracken
Arranged By [Horns & Strings] – Robert Freedman*
Percussion – David Friedman
6:35

9. 52nd Street2:27


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Shpongle: Museum of Consciousness. (Pre order Only release)

3LP deluxe Edition on my doormat yesterday. As always stunning packaging and still has that lovely deep bass but everything sounds like there's more air and space around the recording...

Shpongle - MoC : Super Deluxe Hologram Boxset - available now until April 19 2024 - SHPONGLE (shponglemusic.com)
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Shpongle: Museum of Consciousness. (Pre order Only release)

3LP deluxe Edition on my doormat yesterday. As always stunning packaging and still has that lovely deep bass but everything sounds like there's more air and space around the recording...

Shpongle - MoC : Super Deluxe Hologram Boxset - available now until April 19 2024 - SHPONGLE (shponglemusic.com)
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Great album:)

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Good to see another Bonzo fan here. :)

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When was that recorded Robin? I can't really imagine the Who playing with an orchestra.

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Originally Posted by Roy S

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IMO, one of the best pop LPs ever to have been recorded. Trust you played both sides.

(BTW, what caused the scuff marks on the label? Fortunately it doesn't extend to vinyl.)

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When was that recorded Robin? I can't really imagine the Who playing with an orchestra.

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Hi Barry, 6 July 2019, but the vinyl was released in 2022, it arrived yesterday, its a triple album with a lovely booklet, ten spoil everything by putting the records cardboard sleeves . I had forgotten how much I love “Baba O’Riley”.

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IMO, one of the best pop LPs ever to have been recorded. Trust you played both sides.

(BTW, what caused the scuff marks on the label? Fortunately it doesn't extend to vinyl.)

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Can't even recall where this LP came from. More bizarrely I have two copies...

Just arrived this afternoon, The Platinum Pleasure Edition. Which is to say it has a bonus disc, which for a change isn't just made up of second-rate remixes of CD1. This was actually cheaper brand new than the used copies of the bog basic CD, so why wouldn't you? Because it's all cack that's why.

Actually I'm being a bit unfair, it really isn't cack - it's just that as I get older I have less patience for songs that don't immediately impress. And I do think there is some quality here. Also I thought her Glastonbury set was really good, I'd pay to go see her.

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Oh dear - hope it wasn't too expensive.

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Oh dear - hope it wasn't too expensive.

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Well I paid almost double for a toastie and a cappuccino this morning, which soon afterwards became a distant memory. So I'm quite happy with the cost :)

Shpongle - Museum Of Consciousness, Holobox box set

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