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1001realapes 2390 posts |
Aug 07, 2022, 05:11
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The Beach Boys - 20/20 Curtis Mayfield - Curtis Curtis Mayfield - Sweet Exorcist Yes - st Jerry Garcia - Garcia Van Morrison - Beautiful Vision Burning Spear - Living Dub Volume Two Roxy Music - st SDE disc 2 Demos & Out-Takes Sérgio Mendes - The Beat of Brazil Miriam Makeba - The Voice of Africa England Dan & John Ford Coley - st Premiata Forneria Marconi - The World Became the World
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Fitter Stoke 2614 posts |
Aug 07, 2022, 09:50
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Well it’s a bruising shattering ride, but I cannot deny myself this luxury: Porcupine Tree ‘Closure/Continuation’ - this gets better every time I play it. I won’t hold my breath waiting for Jools Holland to feature it mind; Kiss ‘Dressed To Kill’ - their Sladesque anthem ‘Rock & Roll All Nite’ aside, Kiss’ third LP is heavy on tight, riffy songs that never hit their fans as well as they should. Its light, slightly tame production actually makes it sound less dated now than many albums of its period. In fact, there are some tracks that remind me of early Clash, two years in the future. Yeah, really; Marillion ‘An Hour Before It’s Dark’ - like Porcupine Tree, Marillion inhabit a cult world big enough to give them chart topping albums and sell out RAH concerts yet next to no mention in the media. Well, who trusts critics anyway. This is a wonderful, state of the art rock record. Forget all of that Kayleigh nonsense; Epic Soundtracks ‘Sleeping Star’ - lovely, simple and fragile songs from a tragically short lived muse; Talk Talk ‘Spirit Of Eden’ - Mark Hollis’ later work hangs in and out of time as if it was being composed on the spot. Without genre or precedent, no-one else sounds anything like this; King Crimson ‘In The Court Of The Crimson King’ and ‘In The Wake Of Poseidon’ - I’d always thought Crimson’s second LP to be a somewhat inferior imitation of their debut, but hearing it again after a long time I’m more convinced of its own character and class, the ever dreary Holst ripoff ‘Devil’s Triangle’ excepted; Mudhoney ‘Every Good Boy Deserves Fudge’ - good, basic grunge which gave my ear’oles a reet good clear out; Traffic ‘Far From Home’ - Winwood and Capaldi’s 90s comeback was a little over-produced but not short of good songs; Traffic ‘The Last Great Traffic Jam’ - the supporting live album for ‘Far From Home’ features only one of its tracks, but a fine array of Traffic classics more than compensate; Cocteau Twins ‘Heaven Or Las Vegas’ - the super flanged and processed sound of the Cocteaus is ever nourishing. This is my favourite of their long players; Keith Jarrett ‘Standards, Vol.1’ - well, just ‘God Bless The Child’ which is as sublime a piece of trio improvisation as I’ve ever heard; Klaus Schulze ‘But Beautiful’ - live, album-length epic from 1977 included as a great value bonus with the current CD edition of ‘Cyborg’. Inhabits the same comparatively lyrical territory as Tangerine Dream wandered in the late 70s but with more inspiration. The man is such a great miss; Julian Cope ‘Peggy Suicide’ - still fresh after all these years; Julian Cope ‘Cunts Can Fuck Off’ - I still can’t decide whether this is borne out of humour or anger. Probably both. Whatever, I love it; Saxon ‘Carpe Diem’ - guilty pleasure? Whatever. This bastard ROCKS. Hey, what d’you expect a sixty-odd year old geezer to dig - Harry Styles? On a very different note: Sibelius: Three Late Fragments (Oslo PO/Makela) - the nearest we’ll ever get to hearing Sibelius’ abandoned Eighth Symphony; Beethoven: Symphony no.5 (VPO/Carlos Kleiber) - I play this highly acclaimed record every couple of years, but am always slightly underwhelmed by it next to near-contemporary versions by Karajan, Solti and Giulini, not to mention great conductors of the past like Furtwaengler, Toscanini, Klemperer or indeed Carlos’ dad Erich. Sure, it’s a decent, energetic and powerful account, but to my ears there’s a distinct lack of subtlety and contrast that I hear elsewhere; Schubert: Symphony no.9 ‘Great’ (LGO/Blomstedt) - and there’s no lack of verve in this young (94 at time of recording) man’s new record of Schubert’s final completed symphony: in fact, I’ve rarely heard the first movement rendered so swiftly. But there’s no shortage of reserve at the right points either. A very fine interpretation, superbly played and recorded; Schubert: Symphony no.1 (Staatskapelle Dresden/Blomstedt) - from earlier in Blomstedt’s recording career comes this somewhat forward looking rendition of a very early Schubert work. It’s good, but not as convincing a reading as the above; Beethoven: Symphony no.6 ‘Pastoral’ (COE/Nezet-Seguin) - my, N-S’ peasants are a heavy footed bunch; Britten: Miniature Suite (Emperor Quartet) - obscure but delightful early work, tastefully played; Mozart: Piano Concerto no.13 (Levin/AAM/Hogwood) - period performance played for interpretation rather than historic accuracy. Levin really brings out the daring in this underrated early concerto. Have a spiffing week, all Dave x
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flashbackcaruso 1058 posts |
Aug 07, 2022, 11:22
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Leonard Cohen - Songs Of Leonard Cohen Leonard Cohen - Songs From A Room Leonard Cohen - Songs Of Love & Hate Leonard Cohen - Live Songs Fuchsia - Fuchsia Fuchsia - Fuchsia, Mahagonny & Other Gems Fuchsia - Fuchsia II: From Psychedelia To A Distant Place Eurythmics - In The Garden Eurythmics - Savage Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention - We're Only In It For The Money Frank Zappa & The Mothers Of Invention - Weasels Ripped My Flesh The Monkees - Changes (self-compiled alt. tracklisting with Nesmith) The Monkees - Reunion, Volume One (self-compiled 1972 Album That Never Was) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Gx7_yVUUTU Dolenz, Jones, Boyce & Hart - Dolenz, Jones, Boyce & Hart Jan & Dean - Drag City Jan & Dean - Dead Man's Curve/The New Girl In Schoool Jan & Dean - Ride The Wild Surf Jan & Dean - The Little Old Lady From Pasadena The Beach Boys - Today! The Beach Boys - Summer Days (& Summer Nights!!) The Beach Boys - Party! (Uncovered & Unplugged) The Incredible String Band - I Looked Up The Incredible String Band - U Elton John - A Single Man The Fiery Furnaces - Rehearsing My Choir Eternity's Children - Eternity's Children
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Monganaut 2382 posts |
Aug 07, 2022, 11:27
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Soft Cell - Happiness Not Included Belter of a record, though I could do without the bit of fey operatics on one song. Polaroid - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Av4yNiU9kFU Test Dept - Disturbance Had this a few years now, but only just got around to really listening. Great record, though much of their metal bashing days are now long gone in favour of electronics and techno light. Good stuff nontheless. Fav track Two Flames Burn... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpVN7k04wXQ Robert Gorl andd D.A.F. - Nur Noch Einer Love this post Gabby release. A fine send off to a talented front man. Sounds just like prime era D.A.F. I love, repetition and resonance. Gedanken Lesen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRuSTx39vBI Trees Speak - Shadow Forms Goat - World Music Mick Farren - Vampires Stole My Lunch Money I've overlooked Farren for many years, not sure why, the band reminds me of Inner City Unit to some degree. This old album is a corker. esp. love the spoken word skit (I Know From) Self Destruction ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoavTj0ALiU and the punkier I Don't Wanna Go This Way .. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0P0iYHwuA4I Pink Floyd - More Caught the film on BFI and loved the soundtrack, esp. the main theme, ewhich also reminded me of the Circle song Lopetus to some degree. PF Main Theme ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HCJHpWH8x0 Circle - Lopetus ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9ZnmN0jr_c Adam X - Rüdersdorf Acid Tracks Stonking Archive trawl of some meaty Adam x acid. https://sonicgroove.bandcamp.com/album/r-dersdorf-acid-tracks-sglp10 Coil - Live Oslo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3Qg42tM2Ek Most things Coil related can be downloaded from the Archive in whatever format you prefer... https://live-coil-archive.com/ Orbital - 30 (Something) Interesting if non essential remixes of classic Orbital tracks as a 30 year anniversary kinda thing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6Gq50dDKMs&list=PLhk4bP7XybAPUyWGsz4Q-COJHXLIS9r_y Broadcast - Maida Vale Sessions Some nice alternatives to the album versions here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jKp68SqDWw Think that's about it. Gotta start Jury Service tomorrow. Have to say, not really looing forward to it. Least I don't have to travel far. Off to Clearwell Caves this afters, should be fun (and cool). Have a good week y'all
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garerama 1118 posts |
Aug 07, 2022, 14:00
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Syd Barrett - The Madcap Laughs / Barrett Bauhaus - In The Flat Field / Mask The Beatles - Sgt Peppers (50th 2CD) Boards Of Canada - The Campfire Headphase / Tomorrow's Harvest Caravan - S/t / If I Could Do It All Over Again, I'd Do It All Over You John Coltrane - Live At The Village Vanguard Again / Cosmic Music (with Alice Coltrane) The Cure - Pornography / Japanese Whispers Brian Eno - Another Green World / Ambient 4: On Land / Apollo Nico Gomez & His Afro Percussion Inc. - Ritual Human League - Dare / Love & Dancing Kronos Quartet - Pieces Of Africa John Lennon/ Plastic Ono Band - S/t Yoko Ono/ Plastic Ono Band - S/t Sex Pistols - Never Mind The Bollocks / The Great Rock'n'Roll Swindle The Smiths - S/t / Meat Is Murder Soft Machine - S/t / II (Iggy &) The Stooges - S/t (2LP) / Fun House (2LP) / Raw Power Van Der Graaf Generator - The Least We Can Do Is Wave To Each Other / H To He Who Am The Only One / Pawn Hearts The Velvet Underground - Loaded (Fully Loaded Edition) Walter Wegmuller - Tarot White Hills - Heads On Fire / Gnod Drops Out With White Hills II White Noise - An Electric Storm Paul Weller - 22 Dreams / Wake Up The Nation / At The BBC V/A - Incredibly Strange Music Vol 1 (Research)
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keith a 9574 posts |
Edited Aug 07, 2022, 21:54
Aug 07, 2022, 21:53
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Let Love In – Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds Carnage – Nick Cave & Warren Ellis La Panthere Des Neiges – Nick Cave & Warren Ellis Nunroyd Works EP – Craven Faults Springhead Works EP – Craven Faults Remix 12” - Liminanas Malamore - Limnanas De Pelicula – Liminanas / Garnier Isles - Bicep Shortwave Memories – Biosphere Beat The Devil's Tattoo – Black Rebel Motorcycle Club S/T – Bo Ningen Glassforms – Bruce Brubaker / Max Cooper Self Civil War – Julian Cope The Boy Named If – Elvis Costello & the Imposters Mamouna – Bryan Ferry Jump Leads – Fila Brazillia Club Tongue EP - Greville New Roof EP - Karen Gwyer Electricity – Ibibio Sound Machine Forever Dolphin Love – Connor Mockasin Roisin Machine – Roisin Murphy Intruder – Gary Numan OT/TO – Fabio Orsi & TEZ Social Dissonance (Live At The Social, London 2019) – Pye Corner Audio Four Hands - Roedelius & Story The Robbers – Michael Rother Happiness Not Included – Soft Cell Tanx – T.Rex Systems Of Romance - Ultravox Cover Me: The Springsteen Songbook (Mojo cd) – V/A Bunny Lee: Dreads Enter The Gates With Praise – V/A A Quick One – The Who
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drewbhoy 2559 posts |
Aug 08, 2022, 10:28
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Nazareth - Surviving The Law Nazareth - No Mean City Simple Minds - Cry Simple Minds - Big Music Simple Minds - Good News From The Next World Hipsway - Scratch The Surface Love And Money - Dogs In the Traffic The Avalanches - We Will Always Love You The Avalanches - Since I Left You (20th Anniversary Version) The Bathers - Kelvingrove Baby
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Hunter T Wolfe 1710 posts |
Aug 08, 2022, 13:38
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Del Shannon - Tenth Anniversary Album Moondog- The Viking of Sixth Avenue Roxy Music- Best of The Jesus & Mary Chain- Honey's Dead The Fall- In A Hole + Motown Chartbusters Volume 3 Motown Chartbusters Volume 6 Phil Spector presents Echos of the 60s Gregory Isaacs- Cool Ruler George Harrison- Living In The Material World Kill Your Boyfriend- Voodoo
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Dog in fog 317 posts |
Edited Aug 08, 2022, 13:55
Aug 08, 2022, 13:55
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Rose Tattoo - Assault & Battery AC/DC - Let There Be Rock Coloured Balls - Ball Power Tamam Shud - Goolutionites And The Real People Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel - The Best Years Of Our Lives Sandy Denny - Sandy Spirogyra - Bells, Boots & Shambles Renaissance - A Song For All Seasons Kate Bush - The Kick Inside Solstice - The Peace Tape cassette single Luboš Fišer - Valerie And Her Week Of Wonders film soundtrack V/A - Gather In The Mushrooms (The British Acid Folk Underground 1968-1974) V/A - Early Morning Hush (Notes From The UK Folk Underground 1969-1976) Youtube Ken Russell - In Search Of The English Folk Song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lt6HUzs9RzQ Ken Russell - The Strange Affliction Of Anton Bruckner https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHyFvYzZFoM Mozart - Die Zauberflöte, boy soprano soloists film clip, 1954 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXhdtDUA9QU
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