LOL, I had forgotten about that thread. These days I tend to play CDs, but my records are sufficiently clean that all that is needed is a couple of spins with a Decca carbon fibre record brush.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alex_UK
LOL, I had forgotten about that thread. These days I tend to play CDs, but my records are sufficiently clean that all that is needed is a couple of spins with a Decca carbon fibre record brush.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alex_UK
Most of "mine", ie ones that I bought new are in good shape, it's the ones I bought used from car boots, Ebay, that are sometimes a bit manky. Generally they are free from scratches, so can look near mint, but sound anything but.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
Getting them all in tip top condition isn't going to be cheap, as apart from the cost of the fluid, it's recommended that they also get new inner sleeves. I might just concentrate on the basket cases, most of my records are fine.
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On Heavy Psych Records
Good one!Quote:
Originally Posted by Idlewithnodrive
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An enjoyable, out there, slab of 1960's Swedish Psych Rock
It was going so well until, that is, the sleeve notes mention Hawkwind. :doh:
Give it a spin Barry, you might be surprised :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Barry
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Live in Texas
This has to be the heaviest (weight) CD boxset in the world
Well that last one was just perfect for a Sunday morning, so thought I'd give this a go. Not bad, but the arrangements are a bit old-fashioned for my tastes. Sounds a bit like Tony Bennett did this in the same sessions as his collaboration with Amy Winehouse (Body & Soul, from her Lioness album).
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Bought because I like Liz Fraser's vocals on other stuff I've heard, but then never played. Not sure about this one, didn't get off to a good start. But I'll persevere.
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That last one was a bit too jangly-sounding for my Sunday morning ears, so onto something proper.
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Oh yes - an excellent choice.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony
As is that compilation. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony
What's this, a Tracy Chapman disc l haven't got? !!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony
Released 2005. It's ok, as are all the others I have (4 on CD, 2 vinyl). But imo her eponymous debut stands head and shoulders above the others.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
Thanks Steve - but I'm embarrassed to say that I have just looked under 'Chapman' in my CD collection and there it is. :doh:Quote:
Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony
I once started a thread called "Can one have too much music?". It prompted quite a few replies to the effect that 'No, one can't have too much'. Well I have just demonstrated that you can have too many CDs, to the point that you don’t know what you have got.
Anyway I'll play it now to remind myself. :)
Tracy Chapman – 'Where You Live'
Label: Elektra – 7567-83803-2
Format: CD, Album
Country: Europe
Released: temberSep 13, 2005
Genre: Blues, Folk, World, & Country
Style: Folk Rock, Pop Rock
This review by John Black, published in Hi Fi News and Record Review at the time, is interesting:
"Depending entirely on your point of view, Tracy Chapman is either a deeply depressing do-gooder or a courageous champion of the underdogs. Whatever your take, there's no way to deny that she has a unique voice, a curious trembling tone which suggests fragility but somehow conveys reserve of quiet strength.
Her seventh album demands to be heard in its entirety (if at all), because the same intense mood is sustained throughout, with only a couple of tracks delivered at much more than a snail's pace. For those who can take this sort of emotional turmoil, the jazzy, almost Gershwin-like 'Don't Dwell' is one of the loveliest melodies Chapman has come up with, and the closing 'Be And Be Not Afraid' offers an empowering philosophy for those who feel downtrodden.
Performance 4/5, Recording 4/5 "
I used to admire JB's reviews, but I don't know what to make of the above. :scratch: Discuss.
Tbh, I never try to analyse the finer points of a performance nor where the artist's head may be at - The vocals and arrangements either 'connect' with me or they don't. And I've never been much for lyrics either.
Also, I do think it's perfectly possible to have too much music - I always considered the best work to be the stuff that doesn't immediately impress, but may need repeated listens, but with all this music around me I just don't have the time! Back in the day when I only had 50 or so albums, I knew them all back to front and inside out, and enjoyed them all.
I don't know quite how it happened, but I have approximately 150 Chillout CDs by "Various Artists". Cafe Del mar up to volume 16 (plus the 20th, 25th & 30th Anniversary collections), Cafe Mambo Series, Saint Germain En Laye Cafe, The Art of Chill, etc., etc., etc... Among them are roughly 20 "Ministry of Sound" compilations, and somehow I managed to acquire this one, which is an Australian/New Zealand release, from 2004:
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It is one of my favourite compilations. Disc 1 is more "chill" opening with an absolutely brilliant remix of Missy Higgins "Nightminds" by Dave Higgins - I have no idea if they are related, but his remix of one of my favourite Missy tracks is epic. There are too many good tracks on this release to name check them all, but suffice to say if you are a chill/smooth house fan, I would strongly recommend picking up a copy. Surprisingly, there is one available in the UK for £13.49 delivered. (No, it's not me plugging my own sale! :lol: )
That's a lot of "chill"! I have few soothing, 'ambient' discs in my collection. Not quite lift music, but something to stick on when I'm, say, cooking and unable to give the music my full attention.
At least you haven't got 150 "Now That's What I Call Crap (Oops, sorry - I mean Music)" discs.
Actually there are "just" 119 Now albums, with number 120 out next month. Though that doesn't include all the variants (Now Christmas, Now 70s, etc). Before you all gang up on me, it's Anita who collects them, and her friend buys and sends her each new release. In her defence, Anita never plays them, she just got caught up in some kind of collectormania. She's still missing about ten.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
All CDs, apart from maybe the first dozen or so which she has on vinyl. And she says I have a problem!
I agree they're crap, but especially the last 20 years' worth which are so bad you'd have to leave the room.
She has plenty of duplicates if you're interested Barry :)
I still have a few "dance" compilations, though nothing like that bad! I used to like the early "Renaissance" releases, still have a few. This one I used to play to death post-club.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alex_UK
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Blimey, that took up a lot of space! Sorry about that.
I have about the first 20 on vinyl, mainly because at the time I was doing a lot of mobile DJ’ing and they were good to have with lots of hits suitable for weddings etc. I am sure I have some on CD too, probably, but they never get played on either format. The Christmas one on vinyl is probably unplayable any way, as it was used again and again at Christmas “gigs”. Those were fun times.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony
I don’t know why, but I wouldn’t have thought that was your sort of album, Martin. Good choice, though! I may follow suit.Quote:
Originally Posted by Macca
Cheapo second hand blind punt - but I had heard of them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alex_UK
I have got a bit of that sort of thing, got some Thievery Corporation albums too. Rare, but sometimes I am in the mood for a bit of ambient.
Love the Salvador Dali guitar.
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Japanese pressing
How does it differ from the original UK pressing?
I've not heard an original UK pressing Barry, so I don't know. A touch more dynamic, with vocals more forward in the mix than the UK pressing I had.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
Nice choiceQuote:
Originally Posted by Alex_UK
Good one!Quote:
Originally Posted by Macca
I've seen this record mentioned a few time here. What sort of music is it?Quote:
Originally Posted by Alex_UK
Judging by the cover it ought to be '70s style, what with the Eames chair, the glass top coffee table, and not least the Transcriptors turntable (arranged so as to make record cuing difficult!).