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Paper Aeroplanes - The Day We Ran Into The Sea (2009)
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I first discovered this Welsh indie-pop outfit when they supported Tina Dico at Union Chapel in London in 2013 (I think), along with Tim, formerly of this parish. As soon as I heard Sarah Howell's voice I was captivated, I don't know how to describe it but I remember saying to Tim at the time that she makes me "ache" - and I mean that in a good way! Saw them a couple of times thereafter on their own tours, and always brilliant and happy to chat to the fans. I remember having a drink with them at Norwich Arts Centre, one of my favourite venues where I also saw Tina and it was magnificent, but I digress.
This is their first album, sadly they split in 2015, although Sarah still makes music under the name Bryde, also worth checking out, but not quite as boppy and cheerful as this one! She has also collaborated on a considerable number of dance tunes.
She does have a distinctive voice and delivery.
Reminds me a bit of 'Throwing Muses.'
Buffy Sainte-Marie - 'Soldier Blue: The Best of the Vanguard Years'
Label: Vanguard – VMD 74004, Ace – VMD 74004
Series: Ace Vanguard Masters
Format: CD, Compilation
Country: Europe
Released: 2010
Genre: Folk, World, & Country
Style: Aboriginal
Whilst I must have a dozen or so of her records, these days I have become a bit lazy and tend to play compilation albums.
I saw her perform in Manchester in the late '60s - early '70s. She was excellent, and displayed a character which you wouldn't want to cross and get on the wrong side.
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The only album by them I really like. Some fantastic lyrics and some superb guitar playing.
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This is definitely a grower.
For some reason I can't quote tonight. Barry, re. Röyksopp: To be honest, I would say Melody A.M. is the best of their albums I have, but I only have up to 2010 although there is quite a few on Spotify/Tidal up to now. Of the ones I know well, Junior from 2009 is pretty good and has some great guest female vocalists (Robyn, Anneli Drecker, Lykke Li) and is fairly accessible. Some of the later stuff I have streamed over the years was a bit more full on from memory. I will have to revisit and report back!
There's this one, which Alex posted about a couple of weeks ago. A bit later than Melody am, 2005. I got it a couple of years ago for a quid at a car boot sale. Mine includes a bonus EP, I don't know if they all do. Ashamed to say I haven't played it yet so can't comment, but it does get good reviews. I'll give it a play tomorrow if I get a chance.
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EROS are one of those bands that I’ve known for years, play rarely and forget how good they are. A Heavy Industrial EDM band, they feature members of MY DISCO, Einstürzende Neubauten and y’man Regis, so what’s not to like ?
I'll have a look out for that one at the next boot sale or charity shop I visit. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony
KT Tunstall – 'Drastic Fantastic'
Label: Relentless Records – CDREL15, Virgin – 0094639561827
Format: CD, Album, Enhanced
Country: Europe
Released: September 3, 2007
Genre: Rock
Style: Folk Rock, Acoustic, Pop Rock
Leona Lewis – 'Echo'
Label: Syco Music – 88697570012, Sony Music – 88697570012
Format: CD, Album
Country: Europe
Released: November 16, 2009
Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul, Pop
Style: Vocal, Ballad, Contemporary R&B, Synth-pop
Good album. There is also a volume 2, but I think this is the better of the two.Quote:
Originally Posted by Idlewithnodrive
Nice!Quote:
Originally Posted by Dom66
I bought this album back when it first came out (Wikipedia says 2001), played it once, didn't like it, never touched it again.Quote:
Originally Posted by Macca
Maybe 10 years ago I came across it when browsing for something to play and thought I'd give it another go. Still didn't like it.
Then, today, looking for something to play that I haven't played for ages, I stuck it on just to see if it's as crap as I remember - and it's actually really, really good!
WTF is that all about?
Anyway on to this:
Black Mountain 'Wilderness Heart'
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Pictures not showing for me Martin, and not for the other two either. So what were they?Quote:
Originally Posted by Macca
The one I was talking about was Ian Brown 'Music Of The Spheres.'Quote:
Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony
Him out of the Stone Roses.
It's weird, the pics were showing earlier.
Yeah, same here says "Upgrade to a Pro Account to embed images in emails" - appreciate not emails, but I guess the reason is the same. :(Quote:
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They're still showing for me.
I'll never understand how these things work - I used to take images from Ebay for 'Spinning today...' posts, but for some reason they never showed on Martin's device, while as far as I know they did for everyone else. Which is why I only use Discogs or Amazon.Quote:
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I use Discogs, although I can no longer use it directly. I have to enter the artist's name and title of the CD/LP into the search engine, scroll down to find a link to Discogs.
Very occasionally I will do the same with Amazon, if for some reason Discogs fails to display the cover artwork.
They show for me on my new laptop, but not on my old one.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
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A jolly start for a work from home Friday. :)
classic 1980s hi-fi demo album!Quote:
Originally Posted by Alex_UK
Good one Alex. I have 'Ancient Heart' and her second recording (whose name I forget), but am unaware of any others. :hmm:Quote:
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I'll have to take your word for that, I couldn't afford to go into hi-fi shops in the 80's. I just used to stand outside with my nose pushed up to the glass lusting after the Planar 3 in the window. I can see that it would be a good one, though, it's very well recorded, and some great tunes. :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Macca
Neither could I! (except Richer Sounds) - I meant in the magazine reviews.Quote:
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Playing this again, and I'll keep playing it till I'm sick of it. And I don't see that happening any time soon. Great stuff. So I've just ordered another of their CDs to see if they can keep it going :)
Good as new gift from JacHawk. Looks after his records, Mike does :)
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Nice one Steve. I have it on CD. They are one of my favourite groups of the late last century (!)Quote:
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For some reason they remind me of The Doors, also one of my favourite groups.
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No, I don't know what made me play it either, but it is rather good! Hard to believe this is 64 years old, though, and very well recorded. Enjoyed it.
Nothing wrong with a bit of Dusty. :)
Do you have a copy of 'Dusty in Memphis'? If not, try to get yourself a copy.
+1 for Dusty in Memphis. SQ is top notch, then there's that voice :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry