I was just thinking it’s a bit too “nice” - needs a bit more edginess - he can most certainly play, though. Will try the other one you recommended and see - cheers Tim!
I was just thinking it’s a bit too “nice” - needs a bit more edginess - he can most certainly play, though. Will try the other one you recommended and see - cheers Tim!
Playing this one again now, it’s becoming a firm favourite.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tim
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Yeah, it's not bad, harks back to where she came from. Try her first album at some point if you think about it, Same Trailer Different Park (her best for me) - she wrote it as a young 20 something, lyrically it's very good and why I like it. I've seen her a few times, but the last time I left for the bar after about 20 minutes!Quote:
Originally Posted by Alex_UK
On My Page
Courtney Marie Andrews
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I did buy her debut (probably you fishing!) but not played in ages, so it’s going on now the new one has finished. :thumbsup:
:lol: probably . . . I played it a lot when it came out, Bob Harris was a big fan and had her on his show a few times. First time I saw her was in Bush Hall with about 60 people, now she sells out stadiums in the US!Quote:
Originally Posted by Alex_UK
Still working my way through the new releases - this one is grabbing my attention, had not heard of her before (no relation to Bruce, BTW!) but she has a lovely voice, and the production sounds really nice. Will have to try her earlier stuff as well.
Alana Springsteen - I Hope This Helps (2026)
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I gave her a try Alex, a bit too shiny for me :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Alex_UK
Blackstar
David Bowie
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Can either be regarded as the last Pink Floyd LP, or the first of Roger Waters solo releases. Either way it is, IMO, one their/his least successful recordings. I rarely ever play it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony
YMMV
It's way better than any of his solo stuff. The most under-rated PF album, I reckon.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
I view it as a transition album, some is very good, especially lyrically - it's different and because of that a lot don't like it. My best mate thought it was their best album, but he was nearly ten years younger than me. It's certainly not terrible :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Macca
Heathen
David Bowie
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We will have agree to disagree there.Quote:
Originally Posted by Macca
Possibly, but I think 'The Wall' is utter crap, and unlike virtually everybody else, I don't think much of 'Wish You Were Here' either. :sofa:Quote:
The most under-rated PF album, I reckon.
Only bought it quite recently, and found I like it more than I used to, so I will be getting it on vinyl later this year. So Macca, this CD (Canadian import, though I expect it's just the same) has got your name on it :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Macca
Is it the 2004 remaster with the additional track 'When The Tigers Broke Free'?Quote:
Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony
We could spend all day though disagreeing about people's music choices Barry . . . nobodies right and nobodies wrong.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
All down to one's preferences and the life experiences that often accompany the music.
100% expected her to be, more pop-country than real country, but for a heathen like me, I really liked her (I played her first album straight after), especially her voice. In fact, I might give her another go after I've finished playing Alice Costello for the umpteenth time...Quote:
Originally Posted by Tim
Pink Floyd are one of those bands that I never really liked when I was younger - some of my mates were really into them in the 80's but I didn't really get it. I'm not a massive fan even now after acquiring all of their albums on CD with the 2011 "Discovery" Remasters but rarely play them... :sofa: Maybe I'll have a PF night tonight.
I agree with that comment Tim. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Tim
All I was trying to say was having followed the career of the Floyd from when I first heard them play live (when Syd Barrett was still active) and in having all of their recordings, I have to say I find Waters's solo output more interesting than that of Dave Gilmour’s, Rick Wright's or Nick Mason's solo output.
I don't give buttons for any of their solo output. I remember a mate getting Gilmour's first solo album and we all went round for a listen - major disappoint.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
Water's is probably the most interesting in terms of content but I still don't rate any of it. Only one decent tune on each except 'Pros & Cons' which has zero.
Cool I only have it on vinyl so not listened to it in years.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pigmy Pony
Seeing as it's all about PF today stuck this one which also not heard in years. First album I ever heard via CD - 1986. Although this is the 92 remaster
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Yes, I too dislike 'Pros and Cons ....', and think it the poorest of his solo output. My favourite is 'Amused to Death'.
Some Zappa-related insanity. I love how this goes from do-wop at the start, through the nuttiness of 'In France' and 'Truck Driver Divorce' to the brutality of 'Whipping Post'
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No, it's earlier than that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
There must be a dozen or so versions of DSOTM. EMI cynically producing yet another remaster of what must be one of their best selling titles. I can't say I've heard them all - I haven't, but of those I have heard, the best version IMO is the 20th anniversary edition ( the one that comes in a box with a few useless CD-sized photo cards inside).Quote:
Originally Posted by Macca
It's EMI 777 781479 2 3. ((C)1993)
That's not the version I have but the one I have is the same master as that one with the cards. Doug Sax I think, supposedly approved by the band.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
Yup, I've got 9 of them . . . it's quite embarrassing really, but it made such an impact on me as teenager, it became an obsession. I probably can't tell the difference now, I used to be able to pick out the MFSL one and the Japanese Black Triangle - probably can't now.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barry
Yeah, pop country or new country as a lot call it isn't my bag. Country isn't either really, I'm more of an East Nashville boy than a downtown central Nashville one. So it's alt country, outlaw and Americana for me, mostly Americana. But pop and bro country and much more popular.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alex_UK
Animals
Pink Floyd
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Well, I suppose I should start at the beginning...
Pink Floyd - Piper at the Gates of Dawn (1967)
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I remember a good few years ago I was visiting London by train. Also on the train was a group of young Japanese. When the train got close to London, you could see Battersea power station in the near distance. The Japanese party went wild, pulling out their cameras to photograph the power station - obviously they were all PF fans. Shame there wasn't a flying pig for them as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tim
Wonderful Album :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Alex_UK
Pretty good too :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Tim
About Face
David Gilmour
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I don't mind this, not that fussed about his other albums though.
Pink Floyd - A Saucerful of Secrets (1968)
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Alex is on it :D
Great Album MkII :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Alex_UK
Sue just came into the living room and said “what is this racket?” Seems she doesn’t share your enthusiasm! :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by Idlewithnodrive
Guess it's a good time to be grateful that one of you appreciates good music then :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by Alex_UK
Metallica
Metallica
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Top Album, Tim .Quote:
Originally Posted by Tim
Alex should put it on and ramp those Spendors up to 11 . . . Sue might leave the room!
Well, I put this on and she went to bed!
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You would have thought she would appreciate the gesture of a red rose! :lol:
Another decent Album !Quote:
Originally Posted by Alex_UK
The Cars - The Cars (1978)
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Been meaning to dig this one up for ages, should be playing it on vinyl really.
Got me again, and you absolutely know that vinyl is the way.Quote:
Originally Posted by Alex_UK