Spinning Today - What Are You Listening To Right Now? (Part 3)

[Barry]

Ryan Adams – 'Demolition'



Label: Lost Highway – 170 333-2
Format: CD, Album
Country: Europe
Released: September 2002
Genre: Rock, Folk, World, & Country
Style: Country, Country Rock

[AJSki2fly]

Patrick Moraz – The Story Of i
Label: Charisma – CDS 4002
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold

[Barry]

Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band – 'Trout Mask Replica'



Label: Reprise Records – 927 196-2
Format: CD, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo, TELDEC GmbH Pressing
Country: Germany
Released: 2004
Genre: Rock
Style: Blues Rock, Avantgarde, Experimental

For years I have always found this recording unlistenable and sheer gibberish. Yet it contiues to receive rave reviews by the cognoscenti, and is considered by some to be one of the top 20 records released in the 20th century - so I thought I ought to listen to it again.

Sorry, to me it is still unlistenable rubbish - but at least I tried.

[Barry]

So to something much, much better:

Bob Dylan – 'Tempest'



Label: Columbia – 88725457602, Sony Music – 88725457602
Format: CD, Album
Country: Europe
Released: September 7, 2012
Genre: Rock, Blues, Pop, Folk, World, & Country
Style: Folk Rock, Rhythm & Blues, Ballad

Bob's voice has become a lot huskier, but that hasn't stopped his ability to write some very good songs.

[Barry]

Buffalo Springfield – 'Retrospective (The Best Of Buffalo Springfield)'



Label: ATCO Records – 7567-90417-2
Format: CD, Compilation, Reissue
Country: Europe
Released: 1989
Genre: Rock, Pop
Style: Folk Rock, Country Rock

[Barry]

And to finish, one of my favourite recording by ZZ Top:

ZZ Top – 'Eliminator'



Label: Warner Bros. Records – 7599-23774-2
Format: CD, Album, Reissue
Country: Europe
Released: 1983
Genre: Rock, Blues
Style: Blues Rock, Hard Rock, Texas Blues, Arena Rock

Play it loud!

[Macca]

Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band – 'Trout Mask Replica'



Label: Reprise Records – 927 196-2
Format: CD, Album, Reissue, Repress, Stereo, TELDEC GmbH Pressing
Country: Germany
Released: 2004
Genre: Rock
Style: Blues Rock, Avantgarde, Experimental

For years I have always found this recording unlistenable and sheer gibberish. Yet it contiues to receive rave reviews by the cognoscenti, and is considered by some to be one of the top 20 records released in the 20th century - so I thought I ought to listen to it again.

Sorry, to me it is still unlistenable rubbish - but at least I tried.

I've got that on vinyl and I agree it's just nonsense. As for the critics, only liking 'eclectic' music (i.e self indulgent rubbish) has always been a bit of a badge of superiority with some types. You know the sort I mean. Every sixth form had at least a couple of them.

[Macca]

On the plus side my copy's worth a few bob as I've only played it once - and I don't think the previous owner played it more than once either as it was near mint when I got it

[Pigmy Pony]

Roger Waters – 'Is This The Life We Really Want?'



Label: Columbia – 88985 43648 2
Format: CD, Album
Country: Europe
Released: June 2, 2017
Genre: Rock
Style: Prog Rock

More from the ex-Floyd bassist with a big chip on his shoulder!

I bought this one a couple of years ago, and actually quite like it Unlike "Radio Kaos" which a mate bought late 80s and I never felt the need to buy my own copy. And never will.

[Pigmy Pony]

Nick Mason's Saucerful Of Secrets – 'Live At The Roundhouse'



Label: Legacy – 19075982722, Sony Music – 19075982722
Format: 2 x CD, Album, Stereo
DVD, DVD-Video, Multichannel, NTSC, Stereo, 5.1 Dolby Digital
Country: Europe
Released: September 18, 2020
Genre: Rock
Style: Prog Rock, Psychedelic Rock

This is an absolute must for all Floyd fans. A live recording of Floyd's earlier work, including some pieces that was never made public (unless you have bootleg copies! ), but so well done the lyrics are crystal clear with wonderful soundstaging. It's been a long time since I enjoyed a "Floyd" record so much.

I have yet to watch the DVD, but wonder why it was give a 15 certification?

This one came to my attention recently, and it looks like something I'd like. But I'm not ready to be paying 20 quid for a CD (the DVD would be no use to me), so I'll look out for a secondhand bargain.