Candyflip Posted October 10, 2013 Posted October 10, 2013 Great album. Local Festival pressing are a dime a dozen and sound great as well. How does the UK pressing sound? Really - I've never seen one locally, which is why I went to Glascow for it. but also for the sound - can't beat that Sterling mastering. I had a feeling the tapes might be better in the UK anyway, as that's where they mixed it (Maison Rouge).
metal beat Posted October 11, 2013 Posted October 11, 2013 What a way to have a day off. Finish building my IKEA lp storage, rearrange/spread the LP's out and now play some music. These two Spacemen 3 LP's are incredible - Debut album Sound of Confusion is super lo-fi sound but sounds glorious, the 8.45 sec DD Catastrophe with its complete wall of Stooge like distorted drone guitar is mind blowing. Playing with Fire more Spiritualized like. BTW, the first 2 LP's have been rereleased on vinyl.
keyse1 Posted October 11, 2013 Posted October 11, 2013 Bruce Springsteen made a career out of this song 1
mondie Posted October 11, 2013 Author Posted October 11, 2013 Not as sweet and groovy as Howl or BRMC, but still a good listen
Darren69 Posted October 11, 2013 Posted October 11, 2013 Turntable, your avatar woman breast looks ridiculous.
hired goon Posted October 11, 2013 Posted October 11, 2013 One from the mystery pile: Tok Tok Tok - I Wish -- a collection of cover versions inna jazzy style, mostly a femme, a sax and a double bass. Standard 60s/70s fare, although it does include The Beatles' Her Majesty (all 30 seconds of it) and AC/DC's The Jack. --Geoff 1
Monty Posted October 11, 2013 Posted October 11, 2013 Tonight I've been running two unrelated themes. First, hip-hop for people who think they don’t like hip-hop. I have only a superficial take on this music, but it bothers me when people write off an entire genre. What would you play to make the case? Second, 1966 rock classics. I was minus 11 at the time, but still rate it a bloody good year. What are your favourites? Beastie Boys – Paul’s Boutique (If you’re put off by sampling) Hang up your hang ups and appreciate the dense, layered sound and the catchy beats and hooks; it’s a skill in itself and takes admirably deep music knowledge. The words are good too, maybe as funny as anything since the Coasters. A Tribe Called Quest – Low End Theory (If you’re put off by agro and boasting) Dig this for the laid back raps over jazz oriented beats and bass lines. The Roots – How I Got Over (If you think a band should play its own instruments) This is hip-hop with live instruments, one of the tightest and most versatile bands currently playing. The Rolling Stones – Aftermath Still transitioning from their R&B cover band beginnings, the song writing is a bit patchy and the misogyny grates, but musically they are really going places and especially ‘Going Home’. The Beatles – Revolver Really coming into themselves as a studio band – a horn chart here, a tape loop there – and good songs and performances all over the place. But what if they keep singing ‘Yellow Submarine’ in kindergartens: will it turn out to be the most famous Beatles song a few generations hence? Bob Dylan – Blonde on Blonde I love the (‘wild mercury’) sound of the band, live in the studio, striking a balance between loose and tight. The song writing is in complete control, full of rich imagery and memorable lines. He nails blues and ballads. And hang the detractors, his voice is great. 4
Monk Posted October 11, 2013 Posted October 11, 2013 What a way to have a day off. Finish building my IKEA lp storage, rearrange/spread the LP's out and now play some music. These two Spacemen 3 LP's are incredible - Debut album Sound of Confusion is super lo-fi sound but sounds glorious, the 8.45 sec DD Catastrophe with its complete wall of Stooge like distorted drone guitar is mind blowing. Playing with Fire more Spiritualized like. BTW, the first 2 LP's have been rereleased on vinyl. Youtubed that. Nice. May have to listen to some more I think. 1
soundfan Posted October 12, 2013 Posted October 12, 2013 Patti Smith: Horses Vinyl One of the great '70's albums 4
Monty Posted October 12, 2013 Posted October 12, 2013 (edited) Lovely Saturday at home, in and out of the garden, with plenty of time to listen to music: South African Funk Experience Good compilation of Soweto music. 'Oh Yeh Soweto' by Teaspoon and The Waves is a family favourite. Janelle Monae - The Electric Lady This will be in my top 5 for the year. Lucky to play it through today. Usually my two year old wants to 'Dance Apocalyptic' over and over again. Aretha Franklin - I Never Loved A Man The Way I Love You Best soul album ever? Girls On 45: a selection of girl groups, girlie pop and soulful ladies 1963-1968 I'm a sucker for the girl group sound. This is a recent compilation of groups I'd never heard of. Otis Redding - In Person At The Whisky A Go Go Picking up from last night's 1966 theme, but cheating cos it wasn't released until '68. Live with his touring band and a good take on 'Papa's Got A Brand New Bag'. Nina Simone - To Love Somebody She is a great interpreter of other people's songs. Edited October 12, 2013 by Monty
Monty Posted October 12, 2013 Posted October 12, 2013 Three more before bed: Laura Veirs - Carbon Glacier Cutting edge dude that I'm not, I first heard Laura Veirs by way of her kids album, Tumble Bee. Given that was one of the most liistenable children's album I've heard, it was no surprise that she can also play to grown ups. The Black Keys - The Big Come Up They've had a distinctive sound since they began. Taj Mahal - Taj's Blues Working back from 'Leaving Trunk'. I accept I can't sing but how much honey and hickory smoke do I need until I can read a bedtime story like Taj would. 1
hired goon Posted October 12, 2013 Posted October 12, 2013 More from the mystery pile (shiz that I bought ages ago and only just now discovering) : The Who - Who's Next -- this was a surprise. I've had a couple of LPs over the years but never the CD. George Michael - Patience -- a mixture of mid-tempo ballads and a bit of funk, very understated, not too bad. Mike Stern - Play -- I was dreading this, thinking it may be 'soft jazz', but it has John Scofield and Bill Frisell, and seems to rock pretty good for the most part. Lee Ritenour - Alive In LA -- ... whereas this is the dreaded 'soft' jazz': technical yet polite playing, slap bass, impeccable production, dull. --Geoff 1
Darren69 Posted October 12, 2013 Posted October 12, 2013 Sorry TT, you didn't have to change it! haha...though that one is much better.. I wonder what he/she is thinking??
Newman Posted October 13, 2013 Posted October 13, 2013 Currently spinning my tax return. You've never seen such spinning.
hired goon Posted October 13, 2013 Posted October 13, 2013 Spinning moar CDs from the mystery pile: Jackson Brown & David Lindley - Love Is Strange -- double live acoustic set, recorded in Spain so there are muchas introducciones en español. Joe Satriani - Strange Beautiful Music -- not so much shredding this time. Vinnie Moore - Time Odyssey - another shredder, got a bit of classical/Yngwie sound, and a bit of a Dream Theater sound, courtesy of Jordan Rudess on keys. --Geoff 1
Guest Y B Posted October 13, 2013 Posted October 13, 2013 Deep Disco & Boogie Volume 1 Wonderful compilation of 8 70's disco on vinyl.
blakey72 Posted October 13, 2013 Posted October 13, 2013 Nice relaxing afternoon. Love the Brazilian sound.that comes through.
hired goon Posted October 13, 2013 Posted October 13, 2013 Moar discoveries from the mystery pile: Neko Case - Middle Cyclone -- twangy stuff. The Hope Blister - ... Smile's OK -- kinda similar concept to This Mortal Coil: bunch of covers, on the 4AD label, but using a core group instead of a multitude of guests. Not as good as the TMC stuff, although there is a nice David Sylvian cover. Slowdive - Souvlaki -- shoegazer shiz from the early nine-tease. They later morphed into alterna-twangers Mojave 3. --Geoff 1
Milo Posted October 13, 2013 Posted October 13, 2013 Hi Geoff, what's your opinion of the Slowdive Souvlaki? Here is a track called Summer Daze by Slowdive that, to the best of my knowledge, has never been released. From my research on the net it appears that it was only ever a demo. Of course if anyone has info to the contrary, please let us know!
Guest Y B Posted October 13, 2013 Posted October 13, 2013 A lovely revisit. Great vinyl pressing too. Modest Mouse Good News For People Who Love Bad News
Soundscape Posted October 13, 2013 Posted October 13, 2013 (edited) Morton Feldman - Turfan Fragments Mysterious meditative music must make meditations more minimal, meaning my mind made mean mathematical meanderings, hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Edited October 13, 2013 by rehabitat 1
caddisgeek Posted October 13, 2013 Posted October 13, 2013 Tonight I've been running two unrelated themes. First, hip-hop for people who think they don’t like hip-hop. I have only a superficial take on this music, but it bothers me when people write off an entire genre. What would you play to make the case? Second, 1966 rock classics. I was minus 11 at the time, but still rate it a bloody good year. What are your favourites? Beastie Boys – Paul’s Boutique(If you’re put off by sampling) Hang up your hang ups and appreciate the dense, layered sound and the catchy beats and hooks; it’s a skill in itself and takes admirably deep music knowledge. The words are good too, maybe as funny as anything since the Coasters. A Tribe Called Quest – Low End Theory (If you’re put off by agro and boasting) Dig this for the laid back raps over jazz oriented beats and bass lines. The Roots – How I Got Over (If you think a band should play its own instruments) This is hip-hop with live instruments, one of the tightest and most versatile bands currently playing. I'd include Public Enemy's "Fear of a Black Planet" comes across just as much as a punk album as Hip-Hop to me 2
davidsss Posted October 13, 2013 Posted October 13, 2013 (edited) John Lee Hooker: Chill Out. Ooooooh Yeah!DS Edited October 13, 2013 by davidsss 1
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