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

[rmcin626]

Just doing a wee comparison between my original MCA copy and the recent remastered release

[Barry]

A band's debut album is quite often their best, as it is a showcase for their work. Sadly in this case, I found Roxy's first offering disappointing, and only really like "Virginia Plain".

[Barry]

It's called "Talkie Walkie" by French outfit Air. The name is on the cover there, though not obvious. I bought it earlier this year at a car boot, missing the front of the case. Unfortunately its shortcomings don't end there - halfway through it skips and stutters, buying itself a one-way ticket to the bin. Shame really, it was sounding pretty good.

I had guessed, but what I wanted to know was what does it sound like.

I think I would have bought a copy, attracted by Einstein's equations from his theory of relativity. (Don't ask me to explain them - it would take too long; even though time is relative.)

[Barry]

Better, much better.

[Barry]

Just doing a wee comparison between my original MCA copy and the recent remastered release

Good one Robin. I have the original MCA release, and like them or not, Steely Dan took a lot of care in the recording studio, so I wouldn't expect an improvement only a difference.

[rmcin626]

Good one Robin. I have the original MCA release, and like them or not, Steely Dan took a lot of care in the recording studio, so I wouldn't expect an improvement only a difference.

The presentation is slightly different, but as you said Barry, they took a lot of care in the studio.

[rmcin626]

A really great vocalist

[Pigmy Pony]

Giving this another go:

Personally I think Ray of Light is the best of all Madonna's studio albums. Having William Orbit at the controls didn't hurt. He also produced most of her next album "Music", but by then Orbit's production style was everywhere and Madonna, looking for something more distinctive ditched it all and went instead with some French dude.

Think I'll give it a play now.

[Pigmy Pony]

A band's debut album is quite often their best, as it is a showcase for their work. Sadly in this case, I found Roxy's first offering disappointing, and only really like "Virginia Plain".

Totally agree. And Virginia Plain wasn't even on the original vinyl release, not UK pressings anyway. This debut is the only Roxy album I don't have on vinyl, and I'm in no hurry to remedy that... I think "For Your Pleasure" was a massive improvement, and is my favourite of all of Roxy's catalogue. Followed by "Stranded" (next one on) and "Avalon".

[Pigmy Pony]

Good one Robin. I have the original MCA release, and like them or not, Steely Dan took a lot of care in the recording studio, so I wouldn't expect an improvement only a difference.

I too have the MCA first press, and is faultless imo. So I wouldn't expect much, if any, improvement.