ABG Posted August 23, 2015 Posted August 23, 2015 (edited) I dug this out of the shelves for the first time in many, many years. Damien Lovelock - It's a Wig, Wig, Wig, Wig World (LP - 1988). The debut solo album from the front man of The Celibate Rifles. This is a much more laid back, Sunday morning type of album than anything the Rifles ever released. Not exactly high fidelity, but it's a good album that sounds pretty reasonable for a small indie release. Edited August 23, 2015 by ABG 2
ferchersan Posted August 23, 2015 Posted August 23, 2015 (edited) Frank Zappa - You Can't Do That On Stage Anymore Vol. 2 - 1988 - 2CD Live in Helsinki, Finland 1974. Recorded shortly after the Roxy and Elsewhere album and before One Size fits all. FZ was touring with a custom made Gibson SG copy. The tone that he got outta that thing on the aforementioned albums is my favourite guitar sound ever. Featuring Napoleon Murphy Brock on sax, flute, vocals and tush tush tush, George Duke on keyboards, Tom Fowler on bass, Chester Thompson on drums, Ruth Underwood on vibes, marimba and percussion. What a band. What a gig! I love turning this one up. Cheers, Leigh Edit: I love the way that these guys throw in little quotes from popular songs of the time. When they start singing "Staying Alive" in the middle of a serious instrumental, you can almost see the smiles on the muso's faces. Does humour belong in music? You betcha. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited August 23, 2015 by ferchersan 4
keyse1 Posted August 23, 2015 Posted August 23, 2015 The Beatles Helter Skelter Paul McCartney the most maligned rock n roller ever And Yer Blues Everybody's favourite John Lennon And mine But not by so much Now 1
metal beat Posted August 23, 2015 Posted August 23, 2015 (edited) George Michael - Listen Without Prejudice on CD. On high rotation at our house right now, as my partner and I bring different memories to this work. She has happy and sad stuff around her first partner, but we both love the music on display for it's own sake. We share 3-4 of George's albums, but this is far and away his best work of all those. Great Friday night reflections over a glass or 4 of red wine in front of the fire. Interestingly, the vinyl release (I've owned the original UK and AUS) is not significantly better or worse than the original CD - a digital recording with no analogue chain present at all. Which is fine if you like playing digital CD copies transferred to wax on your turntable - else, stick with whatever else you got. Well you got me to spin my UK original pressing after reading this. Good album but certainly would never be used to show off the bass extension of digital recordings - there is none Got to spinning his next LP - Older. Another good album with a bit fuller production - does than mean analog recording - probably not I think I am enjoying this easy on the ears MOR pop music than when they were released - if that ain't a sign of getting older and more boring, I don't know what is​ Edited August 23, 2015 by metal beat 1
dalegod Posted August 23, 2015 Posted August 23, 2015 The Beatles Helter Skelter Paul McCartney the most maligned rock n roller ever And Yer Blues Everybody's favourite John Lennon And mine But not by so much Now McCartney isn't the most maligned rock n roller ever, he just did his best work with other people. He is partially responsible for 6 of the best albums everSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1
ferchersan Posted August 23, 2015 Posted August 23, 2015 Bardo Pond - Gazing At Shilla - 2009 - LP Two tracks of far out fuzz and drone that span close to twenty minutes each. B) Cheers, Leigh Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 5
ferchersan Posted August 23, 2015 Posted August 23, 2015 (edited) Bardo Pond & Carlton Melton - Split - 2011 - LP Same, same but different to the last LP. Last one before I head out to local ambient electronica noisefest "Pretty Gritty" at 107 Projects in Redfern. Cheers, Leigh Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited August 23, 2015 by ferchersan 1
Citroen Posted August 23, 2015 Posted August 23, 2015 Well you got me to spin my UK original pressing after reading this. Good album but certainly would never be used to show off the bass extension of digital recordings - there is none Got to spinning his next LP - Older. Another good album with a bit fuller production - does than mean analog recording - probably not I think I am enjoying this easy on the ears MOR pop music than when they were released - if that ain't a sign of getting older and more boring, I don't know what is​ Older on vinyl? I didn't even know such a thing existed. For me this album is the quintessential pop album. It would be a dream come true to have a vinyl copy, esp if it sounded better than the CD! 2
Citroen Posted August 23, 2015 Posted August 23, 2015 (edited) More William (Onyeabor - Who is William Onyeabor?), followed by Rodrigo y Grabriela - 9 Dead Alive (both on the black stuff played very loud). (Edit - 9 Dead Alive is actually red stuff) Edited August 23, 2015 by Citroen 5
Monk Posted August 23, 2015 Posted August 23, 2015 Something last night reminded of The Real Thing. So it was first up on today's playlist. Then time to turn that Frown upside down. Or... something. Going to the Yob gig tonight after all. Then finishing with Godflesh. Well. Maybe finishing. I think I will need some more tunes after this still.
metal beat Posted August 23, 2015 Posted August 23, 2015 (edited) Older on vinyl? I didn't even know such a thing existed. For me this album is the quintessential pop album. It would be a dream come true to have a vinyl copy, esp if it sounded better than the CD! Yea, on vinyl. Sounds excellent Fark, last one sold for almost $550. did not know they go for so much. Surprised no vinyl reissue yet. http://www.discogs.com/George-Michael-Older/release/981184 Edited August 23, 2015 by metal beat
soundfan Posted August 23, 2015 Posted August 23, 2015 (edited) Another double up, this time the mighty Lambchop. If you like the band, the Live At Merge album is essential IMO. Both albums are excellent on vinyl too. Edited August 23, 2015 by soundfan 6
mikey d Posted August 23, 2015 Posted August 23, 2015 'Scratch' just gets better & weirder with age. Genius production from Adrian Sherwood. I have this on vinyl & cd. Just noticed that Yankazon has the vinyl starting at $US150. Only released 2010. 3
soundfan Posted August 23, 2015 Posted August 23, 2015 Lambchop: Nixon I couldn't stop at 2 Lambchop records, had to play this one as well. Merge reissued this last year on vinyl, and did a superb job. There is something about Kurt Wagners singing/speaking vocal delivery that gets to me.He certainly knows his way around a good melody. 5
hired goon Posted August 23, 2015 Posted August 23, 2015 Primal Scream - Screamadelica -- I loved this back in the early 90s, but listening again now for the first time in many moons ... meh. Hasn't aged very well, IMHO. That early 90s shuffling drum beat / italo house piano / soulful vocal / ecky thang just ain't my thang no more. --Geoff 2
Monk Posted August 23, 2015 Posted August 23, 2015 Bardo Pond - Gazing At Shilla - 2009 - LP Two tracks of far out fuzz and drone that span close to twenty minutes each. Cheers, Leigh Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Cool cover and it doesn't sound too bad either. Another one to keep an ear out for I think.
metal beat Posted August 23, 2015 Posted August 23, 2015 total control typical system. Awesum Aussie band sounding like most late 70's, early 80's Indie bands you can think of. 2
metal beat Posted August 23, 2015 Posted August 23, 2015 Boris - Noise. 2lp, US pressing How can anyone not get into a Japanese hard rock band with a sexy chick guitarist and they play Jimmy Page 1970's double guitars 3
Guest Hensa Posted August 23, 2015 Posted August 23, 2015 Varied session this arvo before watching the Eagles raise the white flag against the Eels.... The Money For Rope album is a cracker - good honest rock and a superb pressing! Nite Fields LP is also outstanding - hopefully they'll get down to Sydney as I'd love to catch them live.
ThirdDrawerDown Posted August 23, 2015 Posted August 23, 2015 (edited) As usual the contents of the third drawer down are a decade or more behind the times, it takes some time for the cream to rise to the top. Varied and interesting electronic rock music that can comfortably be approached from the angle of Eno's 70's albums; a perspective that suits me nicely. edited to add: or, in its weaker moments, Alan Parsons Project, of all things. Edited August 23, 2015 by ThirdDrawerDown 1
wolster Posted August 23, 2015 Posted August 23, 2015 Playing their new album on Spotify. Impressive. Moving it to my Father's Day list. 1
mondie Posted August 23, 2015 Author Posted August 23, 2015 I am fairly new to Mogwai and it was this album that I fell in love with. On vinyl its fantastic! I have sampled some other albums of theirs but yet to find one that really has grabbed me as much as Rave Tapes. 5
hired goon Posted August 23, 2015 Posted August 23, 2015 I am fairly new to Mogwai and it was this album that I fell in love with. On vinyl its fantastic! I have sampled some other albums of theirs but yet to find one that really has grabbed me as much as Rave Tapes. Rave Tapes has more electronics than previous albums. My faves would be Come On Die Young, Zidane, EP+2, and Zidane. --Geoff 1
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