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Even though they were played to death in the 80's after Brothers in Arms came out they certainly knew how to turn out a tune or two, marvellous stuff. Every rock fan should have at least this compilation of theirs IMO.
Dire Straits – Money For Nothing
Label: Vertigo – VERH 64, Vertigo – 836 419-1
Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation
Country: UK
Released: 1988
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I'm Adrian.
Another recent acquisition from the vinyl trading, one I have not listened to for years, I had forgotten how good it is, a challenging listen in parts but at the same time extremely good.
It was their 2nd most successful after "In The Court of the Crimson King". It is ranked number 1 for albums in 1974 on BestEverAlbums, and there are some extremely good albums in 1974. https://www.besteveralbums.com/years...ir=desc&page=1
The musicianship on it is quite stunning, and musically/rhythmically some challenging compositions. It's not for everyone but I would recommend a listen.
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Listening is the act of aural discrimination and dissemination of sound, and accepting you get it wrong sometimes.
Analog Inputs: Pro-Ject Signature 10 TT & arm, Benz Micro LP-S, Michel Cusis MC, Goldring 2500 and Ortofon Rondo Blue cartridges, Hitachi FT5500 mk2 Tuner
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A great Album, one of my all time favourite groups through all the line up and style changes. It's hard to pick a favourite, but I'd go for 'Larks tongues in aspic' if you pushed me...Originally Posted by AJSki2fly
Another recent acquisition from the vinyl trading, one I have not listened to for years, I had forgotten how good it is, a challenging listen in parts but at the same time extremely good.
It was their 2nd most successful after "In The Court of the Crimson King". It is ranked number 1 for albums in 1974 on BestEverAlbums, and there are some extremely good albums in 1974. https://www.besteveralbums.com/years...ir=desc&page=1
The musicianship on it is quite stunning, and musically/rhythmically some challenging compositions. It's not for everyone but I would recommend a listen.
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I'm Adrian.
I like them all, my favourite changes depending on mood
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Listening is the act of aural discrimination and dissemination of sound, and accepting you get it wrong sometimes.
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So for the first time in a year I had a pootle round some of the local charity shops. No vinyl sadly, but I did come away with a handful of CD's for very little money. 1st up:
Good stuff
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Re-listening to this one given to me by my friend Jon, considering it has had only one clean and is 50 years old it is amazingly good. It's not a 1st press but is very early on probably 3rd press from the same year, I also have to much more recent 2016 re-mastered release. What is noticeable on the original is that there is much more punch and definition, especially to the bass, transients and dynamics seem much better. It is a favourite of mine as it came out when I was in 6th form college and we listened to it a lot and I have always liked it, I was never very happy with re-master so I very pleased to have an early copy that sounds great.
Pink Floyd – Wish You Were Here
Label: Harvest – SHVL 814
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Country: UK
Released: 12 Sep 1975
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