Made before Marc Bolan went solo, and all the better for it.
Made before Marc Bolan went solo, and all the better for it.
Agree 100% Barry . . . moved on to this now. I have many memories attached to this record, some good, some bad - but I love the album.Quote:
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Tyrannosaurus Rex
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I'm not aware of a time when Bolan went solo, or do you mean when he shortened the name to T.Rex, starting with Ride a White Swan? I know you're not exactly a fan of "Electric "Warrior", which happens to be the first album I ever bought, and still play today :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
I did also have "A Beard of Stars" back then, but I haven't heard it in 50-odd years and I'm not sure what I'd think about it now.
The Wikipedia page gives a good history of the group, the change of name, and the change of music style.
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I took your comment to mean when Bolan parted company with Steve Peregrin Took, so I know what you meant . . . if that was what you meant :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
That's SPT on the cover of Prophets, Seers & Sages with Bolan Steve, in case you weren't aware.
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Yes I was aware Tim, though perhaps not as aware as I used to be :doh: In my school days you were in either the Slade camp or the T.Rex camp. I was definitely in the latter. Though I came to like Slade a little bit when I got older.Quote:
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I've lost one of my googly eyes.
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Never been heavily into this band, I only ever had 'In Rock' and 'Machine Head' on vinyl.
Got 'Made In Japan' only a few years back and slowly coming to terms with why so many people rate it.
Dreadzone... there's a blast from my hazy past :) I used to have 360 Degrees, no idea who got it from me. Lots of parties back then :rolleyes: These days only have Captain Dread single.
Are there any bands missing from your collection? (Apart from Steely Dan) :D
I think if you had been 10 years younger Martin, it might have been a bit more significant.Quote:
Originally Posted by Macca
Oops, I meant 10 years older! :o
Many, many in fact, legion - Chicago, St. Winifreds School Choir, Santana, Black Lace, ELO, Dire Straits, The Doobie Brothers, REM, Peter Gabriel, the list goes on and on and on and ................ :eyebrows:Quote:
Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony
When I was a teenager (1980s) I almost exclusively listened to and bought music from the '60s and '70s. This album was just one that passed me by. At the time I had little interest in the '80s music.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tim
I think Made In Japan is the only Deep Purple album I have on vinyl... Probably came in one of the small collections I've acquired from people over the years, as I don't remember knowingly seeking it out to purchase. I have played it a few times, but don't know it very well - giving it a spin on Tidal now, but one of those albums that needs a bit of welly behind it - maybe not on a school night.
The Steven Wilson remix really brings the Album alive, imo. Makes it the Album it always should have been.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alex_UK
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I can relate to that!Quote:
Originally Posted by Macca
Yeah, I'm not much of a fan of REM.Quote:
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That's good to know, Mike - I had it on CD, but found the sound to be dull as dishwater, ended up giving it to my mate's wife who was bangin' on about it one day.Quote:
Originally Posted by Idlewithnodrive
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The Stage 2 does some things so well. Mesmerising.
Probably worth investing in a copy of the SW remix then Steve. You read it here first :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony
I'm always impress by the great range of music enjoyed by our Members, and by what must be the physical size of their collections. The two that stand out are Dom, and of course Mike (idlewithnodrive).
Well done chaps! :)
Thanks Barry. Keeps us out of trouble, I guess :)
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I'm actually at the point now Barry that I wish it was smaller, but I'm loathe to get rid of any - bit of a Catch-22Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
Long Player Late Bloomer
Ron Sexsmith
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À good one there Alex.
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The Steven Wilson remix.
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Got something stuck in my throat; bloody record gets me every time. Is New Dawn Fades the most poignant song ever written or what ?
One of the best things ever done by anyone ever. Like catching lightning in a bottle.Quote:
Originally Posted by Idlewithnodrive
A fantastic metaphor and entirely true. One of my Top 10 Albums.Quote:
Originally Posted by Macca
Another of my car boot purchases. Never owned or even heard this album, and it's been around a while.
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I like 'American Pie' but the rest is just too folky for me.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony
It is rather folky, but I don't mind that. 'Singer songwriter' stuff, I'd lump it in with Paul Simon, Carol King, James Taylor. All very listenable. I'll be moving things up a gear with my next car boot acquisition :)
Script for a Jester's tear
The last of my car boot buys. Lots of good songs on this.
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I have that one and it is a very good compilation disc. Two good ones you picked up at the boot sale Steve, nice one!Quote:
Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony
Why thank you Barry, with fairly diverse tastes it is easy to amass a fair few over the years...Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
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I see a Linn LP12 turntable with an SME arm - fellow Member Tim will be interested as he is thinking about obtaining the same.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dom66
Nice neat and tidy set up, but what stops the CDs falling over and off the left-hand side of the shelves?
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Absolutely gorgeous :)
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''Bursting Out is a 1978 live double album by the rock band Jethro Tull. The album was recorded during the band's European Heavy Horses Tour in May/June of that year.''
You do, and I hear 100 different ideas about what I should 'upgrade' it to, but for me the visual and tactile pleasure this classic gives me far outweighs any sonic improvement I may or may not be able to discern with my old lugs.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
End stops are wooden dowel on a double ended screw, painted wall colour...
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And that is exactly why I would like an LP12, it's so much more than just what it sounds like - but I also happen to like the sound of an early LP12.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dom66
Enjoy :)