What Are You Listening To? [Archive] - Page 6

BlueMDPicker

11-21-2005, 07:13 AM

BlueMDPicker

11-21-2005, 07:14 AM

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Randall Bramblett - Thin Places (http://randallbramblett.com/buy.php)
2004 - New West Records

Soul, pop, jazz and blues expertly woven through the musings of a true American poet and storyteller. Randall has his finger on the pulse of the human condition, dancing slowly (madly at times) on the edge of despair while hope, love, faith and compassion anchor him solidly from sliding.

His B3 fills throughout this album are exquisite. Edging a bit more toward the jazzy side of his talents than the marvelous "No More Mr. Lucky", this release is so well arranged and entertaining that you'll just say "WOW" and spin it again.

Keep 'em coming, Randall! And, thanks to Dave James for the introduction to this unique talent!

BlueMDPicker

11-21-2005, 07:15 AM

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Relentless
Ruf Records 2003
I've been a huge Walter Trout (http://www.waltertrout.com/) fan for years, but I'd never heard this import. WOW! He really brings home the bacon in this release. His power with the guitar is palpable and, as the title suggests, relentless. Highly reminiscent of SRV and Double Trouble after the addition of Reese Wyans on B3. But, Walter also shows his polish on a couple of tracks playing acoustic lead.

There's not a track worth skipping on this one. Highly recommended!

1. I'm Tired
2. The Life I Chose
3. Jericho Read
4. Work No More
5. Talk To Ya
6. Cry If You Want To
7. Chatroom Girl
8. My Heart Is True
9. Lonely Tonight
10. Helpin' Hand
11. Collingswood
12. Empty Eyes
13. The Best You Got
14. Mercy

BlueMDPicker

11-21-2005, 07:17 AM

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Buddy Guy - "Bring 'Em In"

I bought this one at the suggestion of F1nut, and it's been a pleasant surprise. Critics have panned it for being "the last throws of a blues elder statesman" which, BTW is horse****. Buddy has got his groove on solid and covers some material even he thought he never could/would. At 69, he still has the sweetly unique vocal range that has always made him a standout. And, no one can match his tone up and down the neck of a Strat -- including his "buddy" EC. Buddy made his mark, from the ground up in Chicago, covering Top 40 juke hits to keep bread on the table. He can still cover anyone -- from the Beatles to Curtis Mayfield -- and this album showcases that talent in a thoroughly listenable manner.

BlueMDPicker

11-21-2005, 07:17 AM

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Mem Shannon - "Memphis In The Morning (http://www.memshannon.com/music.htm)"
(Shanachie 9031)
Released May 8, 2001

Imagine the vocal stylings of Riley B. King and Brook Benton rolled into one. Then back that magic with solid, soulful, funky arrangements and you've got an album I rate as a "must have" for you blues lovers. His cover of King's "Why I Sing the Blues" is without equal in the genre, and the only non-original track.

1. Drowning On My Feet Listen Now (http://www.memshannon.com/Drowning%20Sample.MP3)
2. Why I Sing The Blues
3. Memphis In The Morning Listen Now (http://www.memshannon.com/Memphis%20Sample.MP3)
4. S.U.V. Listen Now (http://www.memshannon.com/S.U.V.%20Sample.MP3)
5. Invisible Man
6. Tired Arms
7. I Smell Something
8. You Belong To Him
9. I Love The Way You Love
10. Unconditional Love
11. Shake Up The Floor
12. Doing The Best That I Can

BlueMDPicker

11-21-2005, 07:19 AM

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Mem Shannon - Spend Some Time With Me (http://www.memshannon.com/music.htm)
(Shanachie 9013)
Released February 16, 1999 (Fat Tuesday)

1. Who Are They
2. Paying My Dues
3. Not My Friend
4. Don't Talk About My Mama Listen Now (http://www.memshannon.com/Mama%20Sample.MP3)
5. The Last Time I Was Here (Millenium Blues) Listen Now (http://www.memshannon.com/Last%20Time%20Sample.MP3)
6. Pray for the Children
7. Dirty Dishes
8. A Certain Shade of Blue
9. Spend Some Time with Me
10. Mother's Love
11. Born in the Time
12. No Such Thing (My Humble Opinion: 2nd Movement)

Blues, as a unique American art form, can be so much more than tales of the down and out, or laments about love gone bad. It takes a unique talent and Mem Shannon is in full possesion of such a talent.

Born and raised in New Orleans, Mem Shannon stirs the saucy spice of The Big Easy into a rich gumbo of personal experience, pointed social observation, and unabashed love for music -- on a burner stoked with funk. Whether in his recordings or a live set playlist, you'll be hearing 99% original material from one of the very best songwriters in the genre. Couple that with a voice that ranges from pure silk to gravel and growl, and guitar licks all his own, and you've got a contemporary, triple threat artist with few peers.

If this album won't get your ass shakin', your ass is broken!

BlueMDPicker

11-21-2005, 07:21 AM

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Eric Bibb - Painting Signs (http://www.ericbibb.com/index.html)
(Hatman - 2005)

I first caught up with Eric live as an opener for Robert Cray in the summer of 2001. He's a hard act to follow and Cray brought him back for three duets at the end of his set--mesmerizing!

Bibb has "a voice to die for" and is so firmly in touch with his musical roots (gospel, blues, jazz, folk and rock) that he transitions from one to the next seamlessly with exquisite acoustic guitar stylings. This release, IMO, best showcases that versatility.

Although born and raised in NYC into a famous musical family, Eric had to go to Europe (and co-found his own record label, Manhaton Records) to find the artistic freedom with his studio sessions that he needed. He's toured the world and amassed a huge following of loyal fans. But, his US tour dates are often infrequent. You can catch him from now through Thanksgiving touring with John Mayall and Robben Ford, mostly in university venues. Catch him if you can.

BlueMDPicker

11-21-2005, 07:22 AM

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Lee Gates and the Alabama Cotton Kings (http://shop.store.yahoo.com/musicmakerstore/leegaandalco.html)
Music Maker Relief Foundation - LG100

Another "unknown" starving artist with buckets of talent, found and fostered by the Music Maker Foundation (http://shop.store.yahoo.com/musicmakerstore/index.html), Lee has an unrelenting drive to his guitar work and a voice built for the blues.

This album, Lee's first, was recorded in three hours and has the "get down and get it" feel of a live set. If you enjoy an artist that can leave you breathless and wishing the album had twice as many tracks, this is for you. If you're in the Milwaukee area, you can catch up with Lee and the group live at local venues.

shack

11-21-2005, 10:17 AM

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Jackson Browne - Solo Acoustic Vol. 1 (http://www.jacksonbrowne.com/discography/albums/5251.aspx)
2005

An intimately personal feeling is rendered between artist and listener in these live recordings, featuring Browne's haunting and challenging lyrics with only his own guitar and piano work as accompaniment. His self-effacing candor and humor with the audience is delightful and proves what we fans always knew -- he's a bright and personable individual with something to say and a heartfelt respect for this earth and all its citizens.

His tasteful slide work on "Your Bright Baby Blues" and powerful piano work on "For A Dancer" are the standout performances for me. But, there's not a bad cut on the album. Highly recommended!

1. The Barricades of Heaven
2. These Days
3. The Birds of St. Marks
4. Fountain of Sorrow
5. Your Bright Baby Blues
6. For A Dancer
7. Too Many Angels
8. For Everyman
9. Lives In The Balance
10. Looking East
11. The Pretender
12. Take It Easy

Blue, you out-drew me on this one. I had planned on doing this album on the Part II thread (but it sort of disintegrated). As a Jackson Browne fan I thought this might be just another compilation album with nothing new. To date I have his entire catalog sans compilations. I bought this one and am glad I did. The music is great. I'm not so fond of all the crowd noise and intros. For that stuff I would rather see the video like with VH-1's "Storytellers" series.

BlueMDPicker

11-21-2005, 12:35 PM

Not unlike "Running On Empty" which (correct me if I'm wrong) was his last live release and its rock concert vibe (totally cool and contemporaneous), this offering has the feel to me (still totally cool and contemporaneous) of fans that have followed and matured with him for decades. I enjoy the crowd interaction and insights into these tunes he provides with the intros. His narrative regarding a fan call-out for "Peaceful Easy Feeling" made me laugh outloud.

Tour2ma

11-21-2005, 12:55 PM

And here I thought Mike had just deleted all of his Mk II posts. Seems they moved here... either that or he's speed listening today...

BIZILL

11-21-2005, 01:22 PM

jimmy buffett's margaritaville. now i need me a frozen concoction to help me hang on.

BIZILL

11-21-2005, 01:31 PM

Matisyahu - King Without a Crown: some new jewish reggae singer.

gright

11-21-2005, 02:39 PM

I just picked up a CD by the Transsiberian orchestra called "The Lost Christmas Eve". The music is more rock with Electric guitar than classical. It kind of reminds me of Meat Loaf type music. I would defintely recommend it for anyone looking for some new and somewhat different Christmas music from the usual fare.

BlueMDPicker

11-22-2005, 02:36 PM

Johnny A. - "Get Inside"

A guitar player's guitar player. A few covers, mostly original, rock/jazz/blues fusion instrumental album. His arrangement of "The Wind Cries Mary" is inventive and highly enjoyable (with some funk in the back beat.) Good stuff.

DAGLJAM6

11-22-2005, 07:17 PM

New pick ups from the music store:

The Rolling Stones-"Let it Bleed" and "Exile On Main St."
Johnny Cash-"American III:Solitary Man"
Kenny Burrell/Jimmy Smith-"Blue Bash!"
Jimmy Smith-"Root Down-Jimmy Smith Live!"

I'm more than a little impressed with how really good the last few Cash albums are. The Stones cds just screamed to be added to the library, been years since i've had a good sit down listen to both of these albums.
If nothing else i've got something to carry me through the holiday weekend as far as tuneage...

W WALDECKER

11-23-2005, 09:18 PM

Frank Zappa - theme from the third movement of sinister footwear. from the album You Are What You is

shack

11-26-2005, 12:42 AM

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Stephen Stills - Man Alive
TITAN / PYRAMID - Catalog No.: 501022
Release Date: Aug 9 2005

Stephen Stills' first solo release since 1991, and that CD is so obscure that even many Stills fans aren't aware that it exists...Stills Alone. I have and like it, but obviously it was not a hugh commercial success. Before that you have to go back to the first two Self titled albums and Manassas from 1970, 1971 and 1972 respectively to find Stills at his best. It has been a long dry spell for Stephen between "good" solo efforts. He occasionally did some work with CSN but I really don't know where he has been. Whatever it was he has put together a very good effort in 2005. He still has excellent guitar skills and his acoustic work is as good as ever. The voice is showing the effects of years of the "rock and roll lifestyle" but soul is still there in fingers. There are several very good cuts and a few so-so efforts but overall the album is pretty good...especially if you are a Stills or CSN(Y) fan. Some of his old pals show up on the album...Neil Young, Graham Nash, Russ Kunkel and Herbie Hancock.

1 Ain't It Always
2 Feed the People
3 Hearts Gate
4 'Round the Bend
5 I Don't Get It
6 Around Us
7 Ole Man Trouble
8 Different Man
9 Piece of Me
10 Wounded World
11 Drivin' Thunder
12 Acadienne
13 Spanish Suite

audiobliss

11-28-2005, 05:22 PM

Elvis Presley - Great Country Songs.

It's been too long since I've had this CD out. Lots of great songs.

Some of my favorites:
There Goes My Everything
Kentucky Rain
From A Jack To a King
Make the World Go Away
You Asked Me To
Always On My Mind

BlueMDPicker

11-29-2005, 09:59 AM

Buddy Guy's cover of "Five Long Years" from "Damn Right I Have the Blues". Oh yeah! :cool:
Followed by his cover of Wison Pickett's "Mustang Sally" -- back-to-back blues with a feeling.

sda2mike

11-29-2005, 11:33 AM

Buddy Guy's cover of "Five Long Years" from "Damn Right I Have the Blues". Oh yeah! :cool:
Followed by his cover of Wison Pickett's "Mustang Sally" -- back-to-back blues with a feeling.

great album! Jeff Beck playing on Mustang Sally is worth the price alone!

i'm listening to muddy waters...live at mr kelly's...transfered from LP to CD by madmax... :D

BlueMDPicker

11-29-2005, 11:52 AM

..transfered from LP to CD by madmax... :D

LOL! When I first met madmax, he thought I was nuts (which I am, by the way) for making CDs of the 2000+ LPs I have here!

sda2mike

11-29-2005, 12:00 PM

LOL! When I first met madmax, he thought I was nuts (which I am, by the way) for making CDs of the 2000+ LPs I have here!
you'd have to be nutso! :D it's quite a laborious process, but, to me well worth it! the results blow away the LPs!

BlueMDPicker

12-02-2005, 07:54 AM

Al Di Meola - Casino
Columbia Jazz Contemporary Masters Series

Excellent remaster by Vic Anesini from the original analog tapes. Al's arrangement and execution of Chick Corea's "Senor Mouse" is a complete brain massage. Breathtaking, on-the-fly transitions from straight-up electric to synthesized guitar. He does his own drums/percussion on "Fantasia Suite For Two Guitars" to accompany an excellent blend of acoustic guitar and mandolin.

DAGLJAM6

12-02-2005, 08:40 AM

heiney9

12-02-2005, 09:04 AM

Al Dimeola is a favorite.

The Snaggs-Hot Tomato-Local band with the pop sensibilities of the Beatles and Cheap Trick. Lush female vocals by Holland Zander (daughter of Cheap Tricks Robin Zander). Crunching guitar riffs, a Zaney (Sideshow Bob lookalike, from the Simpsons) bass player, solid drums. More in the style of the power pop formula. They have their own take on songs by Depeche Mode, Led Zep, Beatles and of course a few Cheap Trick songs along with many many originals. IMO, they are on the verge of being discovered and going national. Very enjoyable to see live and a very enjoyable locally/self produced CD.

BlueMDPicker

12-02-2005, 09:32 AM

Blue on a Dimeola roll!!!! Mike, look for a vinyl copy of "Splendido hotel" I found one in Asheville used but clean....another sizzler.

Hehe! I'm listening to it right now! Not a vinyl copy, but from the same Columbia Jazz remastered series on CD. I also picked up "Elegant Gypsy", "Electric Rendevous" and "The Infinite Desire" (which is amazing).

BlueMDPicker

12-02-2005, 01:56 PM

Whop Frazier - Bathtub Blues
1997, Barn Yard Blues 001

Been awhile since I've spun this selection by the DC area boogie/blues bassist. Glad I did! A rollicking, juke joint feel with rock solid performances and vocals throughout. Also features local session players Vince Evans and John Osmond on piano and organ respectively. Guitarists Vince Evans and Greg Dunn exchange chops on "Hush, Hush - A Tribute to Jimmy Reed" that you wish could go on forever.

DAGLJAM6

12-02-2005, 04:21 PM

A great one here, Susan Tedeschi- " Hope and Desire" . Don't have it? , get it. Not a bad one on it. Attention those of you in a "slump" , needing a new direction, here it is you get Soul/Blues/R&B/Folk the whole shabang!
Scary good vocals and excellent musicianship in droves....

Tour2ma

12-14-2005, 07:29 PM

Whop Frazier - Bathtub Blues

Guitarists Vince Evans and Greg Dunn exchange chops on "Hush, Hush - A Tribute to Jimmy Reed" that you wish could go on forever.How's that first name pronounced?

I know Hush, Hush... The Siegel-Schwall Band (http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll) recorded an 11+ minute version for their '71 self-titled release. It is a live track as I recall.

With almost 2" of rain here today and more coming Riders on the Storm seems appropriate here right now...

I really was never a fan of The Doors when they were "new", but the two-disc compilation I picked years ago just stunned me.

BIZILL

12-14-2005, 08:08 PM

you know, reading through the 1000+ posts in this thread makes me want to broaden my horizons. so many artists i've never even heard of before. some things i'll try once and then walk away from. others i may end up purchasing. but all my buddies listen to the same type of things as i do so i cannot borrow from them. i'm too cheap for xm or sirius. not rich enough to buy a cd and then shoot at it later that weekend for target practice. fellow polkies live on opposite sides of town than me. whoa is me. one day i'll graduate to different genres of music. :rolleyes:

shack

12-14-2005, 08:15 PM

BIZILL

12-14-2005, 08:17 PM

thanks shack-daddy. i tried that at work and forgot all about it. now, if only my computer were hooked up to my gear....

Tour2ma

12-15-2005, 01:52 PM

So what are you mostly into? Wouldn't happen to be classic rock... We just may be able to help you there... or at least keep you reading for a couple weeks...

http://clubpolk.polkaudio.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=12070&goto=newpost

BlueMDPicker

12-15-2005, 02:44 PM

The Jeff Healey Band - Hell To Pay

Analog, on my "new" NAK MR 2. Solid album with amazing covers of Knopfler's "I Think I Love You Too Much" -- with Mark on backing vocals and electric guitar -- and Harrison's "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" -- with George backing vocally and adding acoustic riffs. Also features Jeff Lynn's backing guitar, Paul Shaffer at the keys, and Bobby Whitlock wailin' on B3.

I love this guy's attack. Hendrix did it "upside down and backwards", Jeff does it horizontal and hammering.

Old School Rockin' on this snowy day. I have a (literal) duffel bag of cassettes I can now enjoy again. :cool:

Willow

12-15-2005, 02:51 PM

I found an old recording of Chuck Mangione's Feel So Good.
Brings back memories of childhood. ( the good ones)

MrBuhl

12-15-2005, 02:59 PM

Peter Murphy - "Strange Kind of Love" - cool voice, cool voice...

myblzch

12-15-2005, 03:36 PM

Little Feats/Waiting For Columbus/ Remastered: There's a fat man in the bathtub and he's got the blues...
Brian Wilson/Smile

DAGLJAM6

12-16-2005, 06:20 PM

An oldie (kinda) but a great one. Johnny Cash-"Unchained" this may be the best of the late career of JC excellent backing musicians and great sound.
Some of the most sincere/heart felt vocals from Cash to be sure.
This is late night, individual listening music at its finest. "Spiritual" is one track that stands out ,to me, as a "window" into the mind/heart of Cash at this point in his career.If ever a song sung by him could be called "sweet" then this is the track.

Mike682

12-16-2005, 09:45 PM

Black Sabbath...Master of Reality...

Tour2ma

12-16-2005, 11:43 PM

^ Ah... must be trimming the tree...

BobMcG

12-17-2005, 01:31 AM

Dire Straights - Brothers In arms - Remaster
Fleetwood Mac - The Dance

Listening through the Carver Amazings once again but minus the Carver C-9 and loving it!
Not using the C-9 again until I upgrade the RCA jacks. Not real happy with the stockers somewhat small diameter, at least for the ICs on my main 2-ch rig.

audiobliss

12-17-2005, 11:19 PM

Just picked out and listened to five country songs.

The Tractors
The Blue Collar Rock (gotta be about my favorite song)
Settin' the Woods On Fire
Tryin' To Get To New Orleans

Alan Jackson
The Sounds
Designated Drinker (duet with George Strait)

"The Sounds" has really been growing on me here lately.

BobMcG

12-18-2005, 12:44 AM

Collective Soul - Collective Soul

The Freebe concert on Direct-TV put me in the mood for more.

aaharvel

12-18-2005, 12:55 AM

unfortunately Bryan Adams greatest hits. :rolleyes:

aaharvel

12-18-2005, 01:02 AM

jesus christ now it's Richard Marx.

think she's giving me a signal? :rolleyes:

hell i can't say anything. They're MY cd's. :o

BIZILL

12-18-2005, 01:05 AM

jesus christ now it's Richard Marx.

think she's giving me a signal? :rolleyes:
hell i can't say anything. They're MY cd's. :o
next she'll be rifling through your dvd collection and have you watching 'monster-in-law' and 'ella enchanted'.

swerve

12-19-2005, 03:27 AM

Nick Drake - Man in a Shed

Tour2ma

12-20-2005, 01:41 AM

Needed something light (due to various threads raging around here).

This fits the bill...

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10cc (http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:07ozefbk2gfo) is pretty damn fluffy actually, but kinda clever. And in the midst of the all the "stuff" out pops "I'm Not in Love"... just a drop dead gorgeous love song.

ND13

12-20-2005, 01:46 AM

"THE PAUL SIMON COLLECTION" - A collection of his greatest hits and very well engineered/remastered. It's a treat for the senses when played on the SDAs.

dorokusai

12-20-2005, 02:01 AM

Milli Vanilli - Greatest Hits

Tour2ma

12-20-2005, 02:08 AM

... and you're lip-sync'ing no doubt...

Now playing...
Bela Fleck and the Flecktones - Three Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

Electric banjo? Yes, but only 'cause we can...

audiobliss

12-20-2005, 10:15 AM

"THE PAUL SIMON COLLECTION" - A colection of his greatest hits and very well engineered/remastered. It's a treat for the senses when played on the SDAs.

Reminds me of Dad's boxset "Paul Simon 1964-1993." I should get that out and give it a listen sometime.

jbowl

12-21-2005, 10:29 AM

Clutch Robot Hive/Exodus

Funky hard rock, yeah baby :D

Tour2ma

12-21-2005, 04:19 PM

Arc Angels (http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll) - self titled... hell it was their only one.

A couple of SRV's boys trying to keep the blues alive with help from some fresh blood. The talent was there, but the band disintegrated.

Very good stuff...

http://image.allmusic.com/00/amg/cov200/drf500/f595/f59528gfzaj.jpg

Tour2ma

12-22-2005, 01:41 AM

Maxwell's Urban Hang Suite (http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:qzdxlfwehcqr)

Some knucklehead gave me this almost one-year ago so I feel obligated to at least play it every late-December. :p

It has an honest to goodness, Old-School, Motown flavor to it. Takes me right back to the early 70's and my days as a feature dancer on Soul Train... the good Soul Train with Don Cornelius hosting...

Wishing you Peace, Love and So-o-o-o-o-ul-l-l-l-l-l http://www.clicksmilies.com/s0105/party/party-smiley-043.gif

http://image.allmusic.com/00/amg/cov200/drc900/c911/c91191q98iy.jpg

Tour2ma

12-22-2005, 02:54 AM

... and some funky Texas Blues.

Been a while Ham. Good to hear you again...

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Tour2ma

12-22-2005, 03:11 AM

And while we are gettin' funky in the wee hours...

Maybe my favorite Little Feat release, Feats Don't Fail Me Now (http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:yns9kebt7q7n). For sure it holds my favorite Little Feat song, "Spanish Moon" although I like the live track on Waitin' for Columbus a bit better.

http://image.allmusic.com/00/amg/cov200/drd500/d532/d53225f92n4.jpg

Mike682

12-22-2005, 08:18 PM

Last day was today, returning after New Year's. So today, I threw in the good 'ol Burl Ives Christmas CD: "Have A Holly Jolly Christmas"

That's right folks, Burl Ives. :D

heiney9

12-22-2005, 08:52 PM

UFO- Force It. Reminiscing a bit back to the middle school days.

H9

Tour2ma

12-23-2005, 01:01 AM

Just wrapped up one of the great live albums...

http://image.allmusic.com/00/amg/cov200/drf200/f235/f23594jsz2c.jpg (http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:23120roac48b)

And now a visit from an old friend doing the one-man band thing. Been too long Todd...

http://image.allmusic.com/00/amg/cov200/drf600/f689/f68971crhvi.jpg (http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:83rj283c05ja)

swerve

12-23-2005, 01:06 AM

Nick Drake - Bryter Layter

audiobliss

12-24-2005, 11:39 PM

I just lined up a few CD's and listened to 'em on my Sony shelf system and curb-salvaged speakers. I've also listed the songs that I particulary wanted to listen to and/or stood out to me.

Dwight Yoakam - There Was A Way
The Distance Between You and Me
Since I Started Drinkin' Again
Turn It On, Turn It Up, Turn Me Loose
It Only Hurts When I Cry

I've relatively recently discovered Dwight Yoakam and have grown pretty fond of his style. I thought the chorus from It Only Hurts When I Cry was pretty cool:
"The only time I feel the pain
Is in the sunshine or the rain
And I don't feel no hurt at all
Unless you count when teardrops fall
I tell the truth 'cept when I lie
And it only hurts me when I cry"

Brad Paisley - Mud On the Tires
Mud On the Tires
That's Love
Whiskey Lullaby
The Best Thing That I Had Goin'

Eric Clapton - Pilgrim
My Father's Eyes
River of Tears

The Eagles - Hotel California
Hotel California

Alan Jackson - Drive
Bring On the Night
The Sounds
Designated Drinker

I've listened to this CD many times before, and I have almost always skipped over these three songs. But not long ago, for some reason, I listened to them, and they grabbed me. I thought (and still do) they're quite powerful, and beautiful to boot.

The tune from Bring On the Night is what catches my attention. The Sounds is just as beautiful, and it has some neat lyrics: "You can't hear it, but the noise is killing me." Then at the end, it changes to "I can hear it, and the silence is killing me." Designated Drinker is a great song, and on this CD it's a duet with George Strait - it just couldn't be any better!

George Strait - Ten Strait Hits
Baby's Gotten Good At Goodbye
What's Going On In Your World

Michael Buble - It's Time
Feeling Good
A Foggy Day (In London Town)
You Don't Know Me
Quando, Quando, Quando (Duet with Nelly Furtado)
Home

I can't express how amazed I am by Michael Buble. He's just an amazing singer. You Don't Know Me is a neat song, and so is Quando, Quando, Quando. Plus, the latter is a duet with Nelly Furtado, who I've never heard of before, but judging from her performance in this song, I want to find out more about her. And, of course, you have Home, the song I bought this CD for. Amazing song.

Anna Nalick - Wreck of the Day
Breath (2 AM)
Citadel

I'm also amazed by Anna Nalick's voice. I had planned on listening to more of the CD, but practically everything on it is good and it was getting late, so I just turned off the CD-player.

I had also planned on listening to some Jack Johnson, but I guess I'll have to let that wait until tomorrow...assuming I don't have some new CD's to listen to tomorrow...:D:D:D:D

Tour2ma

12-25-2005, 12:00 AM

Nice write up...

Well since it's Christmas (and my wife said it's been foorball all day) the Carousel is shuffling:
Coldwater Creek's* - home for the holidays
Kenny G - Miracles: The Holiday Album
Randall's* - Chistmas Piano
John Tesh - A Romantic Christmas
David Lanz - Christmas Eve Piano Solos

* denotes store name

danger boy

12-25-2005, 12:15 AM

INXS Switch

New music from 80's down under rockers INXS. Good tunes.

to early to give a detailed review yet. but so far i like what i'm hearing.

HBombToo

12-25-2005, 12:22 AM

The Bomb shelter is very quite with only the sounds of the lovely Sherry putting the final Bling on Santa's deliveries.

1/4twin

I-SIG

12-25-2005, 10:22 AM

Gary Numan's Pleasure Priciple.

Wes

BlueMDPicker

12-25-2005, 01:22 PM

Magic Time
2005 - Geffen/Exile/Polydor
http://us.ent1.yimg.com/images.launch.yahoo.com/000/021/668/21668804.jpg

Enough blue-eyed soul for the hardcore fan. But, nothing sounds better in his song book to me than his blues -- and this album has some great blues cuts. Similar to the 2003 release "What's Wrong With This Picture", his social and cultural opinions are coming more to the forefront. A function of age, or just the general state of "things"? Hell, you be the judge of that. Personally, I like the bluesier feel of late coupled with his messages.

shack

12-25-2005, 05:35 PM

Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. Four Way Street: Atlantic #82408

http://image.allmusic.com/00/amg/cov200/drd100/d137/d137912q1hq.jpg

One of my top 5 Live albums. Sonically it's just ok, and I usually am not a big fan of live concert albums becuase all of the crowd noise and talking tends to take away from the music. I guess this one is just an exception since in some form or fashion it has been part of my listening repertoire for almost 35 years now and I still haven't grown tired of it.

Shizelbs

12-25-2005, 06:58 PM

Diana Krall's Christmas album.

MacLeod

12-25-2005, 07:08 PM

Dream Theater - Awake

Demiurge

12-25-2005, 11:53 PM

My Girlfriend

Sarah Blasko - Perfect Now (http://www.introscape.com/music/perfectnow.m4a)

httP://www.introscape.com/blasko.jpg

Tour2ma

12-28-2005, 02:04 AM

Left Steve Miller for the Blues (Loan Me a Dime is just a killer track)...
Disco'd to make a buck (and yet kept his cool)...
Then went and got soulful...
Great 2 CD compilation.
http://image.allmusic.com/00/amg/cov200/drd900/d911/d91108gy608.jpg (http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:6aq67uy0o0jd)

BlueMDPicker

12-29-2005, 11:31 AM

Pearl
1971, Columbia - CR 30322
http://www.sonymusic.com/artists/JanisJoplin/Art/65786cvr.jpg

I can't recall any album of this era impressing me as much, and there were some great ones. But, with "Pearl", Janis finally defined her unique style of white blues with a backing band that wasn't trying to outdo her wailing vocalizations. Released a few months after her death, this offering withstands any test of time.

I've had the album on vinyl since its release, but haven't listened to it in many years. After hearing Susan Tedeschi's new release "Hope and Desire" there was something gnawing at the back of my mind. Granted, Tedeschi owes more to Bonnie Raitt for her vocal styling than any other female blues artist. Whether she acknowledges it or not, she owes Janis Joplin for the timing and phrasing of her latest works (which, BTW, have elevated her beyond "just okay" in my book) -- and especially she owes Janis for "Pearl".

I snagged a pristine copy of "Pearl" on reel to reel recently. It delivers the quality of this landmark release in spades. Simply amazing and, after 35 years still very highly recommended.

BlueMDPicker

12-29-2005, 12:35 PM

Left Steve Miller for the Blues (Loan Me a Dime is just a killer track)...
+1 And one of Duane Allman's finest pieces of session work.

I'll have to catch up with Boz again. After "Silk Degrees" it was all downhill for me.

DAGLJAM6

12-29-2005, 01:02 PM

Tedeschi owes more to Bonnie Raitt for her vocal styling than any other female blues artist. Whether she acknowledges it or not, she owes Janis Joplin for the timing and phrasing of her latest works (which, BTW, have elevated her beyond "just okay" in my book) -- and especially she owes Janis for "Pearl".

Truer words...seemed like that to me on Tedeschi's previous works (okay but not stellar) IMHO, Joplin is the mark by which many(not all) female blues/soul singers are judged. BTW, I swear there's some Aretha on that Tedeschi too, female "swagger", it's a wonderful thing.

landry_p2000

12-29-2005, 02:49 PM

Nas---Stillmatic

heiney9

12-29-2005, 03:04 PM

INXS Switch

New music from 80's down under rockers INXS. Good tunes.

to early to give a detailed review yet. but so far i like what i'm hearing.

I have always really liked INXS. I watched Rockstar without fail and have been anticipating the new release. When I had a chance to listen multiple times I must say I'm a bit disappointed. Possibly my expectations were/are too high. It's solid but they really played it safe big-time and JD's vocals aren't anything special. Really very much the same as Hutchence. Nothing really stands out and they've certainly lost that "catchy" edge they had in the 80's. Had I not been so involved in the show this whole release could have been passed over very easily and never even registered a blip on my radar.

It's not bad, but nothing notable either. Very blase', IMO

H9

DAGLJAM6

12-31-2005, 02:25 PM

The Doors- "L.A Woman"
Herbie Hancock- "Headhunters"
Pink Floyd- "Umma Gumma"
Bob Dylan- "The Freewheelin'" and "Highway 61 Revisited"
Derek and The Dominos- "Layla"
Eric Clapton- "S/T" and "461 Ocean Boulevard"

Struck gold at the used record store today. A thorough cleaning and it's...
L.A. Woman on now to be followed by Headhunters.

ESavinon

12-31-2005, 03:52 PM

Star Wars episode 3 soundtrack.
Darkcity soundtrack.

BlueMDPicker

12-31-2005, 04:41 PM

http://us.ent1.yimg.com/images.launch.yahoo.com/000/021/797/21797443.jpg
Cookin' Together - Red Holloway with the Brother Jack McDuff Quartet
1964 (Prestige - 7325)

Super tenor sax and B3 vibe throughout, by Red and Jack respectively. George Benson showing his finesse as a sideman long before he became "known" in the jazz world.

I dug this out of the duffle bag of cassette media I've had for years (as in "decades") - very enjoyable!

Dr. Spec

12-31-2005, 08:05 PM

Can't Buy A Thrill - vintage Steely Dan.

ntculenuff

12-31-2005, 08:37 PM

breaks online radio (http://www.breaks.fm/)

DAGLJAM6

12-31-2005, 10:24 PM

"All vinyl, all day" (continued)
Dylan- "Blood on the Tracks"

audiobliss

12-31-2005, 10:35 PM

Listened to Ricky Skaggs' Solid Ground and the Superpicker's Pickin' on Toby Keith.

DAGLJAM6

01-01-2006, 09:07 AM

Vinyl day continued:

Joe Walsh- "So What" on now followed by Roy Buchanan- "Second Album"

BlueMDPicker

01-01-2006, 12:44 PM

Dave,

How are you cleaning your vinyl finds? I have the DiscWasher brush (actually a couple of them), D3 fluid, and a Zerostat gun, but can't honestly say I'm pleased with the results.

DAGLJAM6

01-01-2006, 01:43 PM

Dave,

How are you cleaning your vinyl finds? I have the DiscWasher brush (actually a couple of them), D3 fluid, and a Zerostat gun, but can't honestly say I'm pleased with the results.

Currently using an Allsop Orbitrac on the moderately grimy finds. Followed by a spin or two with the discwasher brush then carbon fibre brush.
I'm shooting for a vac based set up after checking Troy's out (Simple all manual but effective. He's cleaned several of my favorites and i'm impressed and believe that a vacuum based cleaner is well worth the investment.)

Next up (vinyl of course) "Let it bleed" - The Stones

Tour2ma

01-02-2006, 03:44 PM

Vac's are the only way to go...

I've had a Nitty Gritty for years and love it... Some say the VPI's are even better.

For "dust" Watt's Disc Preeners are great (I can get one to you, if you like) and the trusty Watt's "Dust Bug" is always on my TT's (also available)... :D

TroyD

01-02-2006, 03:56 PM

Yup, if you are serious about vinyl, a vacuum cleaner is a MUST have.

Today's selections are:

Jamming With Edward (LP, Dave, I found a minty copy in Maine so I've got one for you)

Tchaikovsky's Fourth Symphony by the Cleveland Orchestra on a Telarc LP (picked up in Maine still sealed for a hefty sum of .50 cents)

BDT

Roy Munson

01-02-2006, 06:01 PM

Been listening to some vinyl today between some of the games.

The Doors - Morrison Hotel..I had forgotten how much I like this LP and how good it sounds. The Doors were one of my very favorite bands!

Led Zep - Self titled first LP. Sonically not as good as Morrison Hotel but a lot of fun to listen to with a lot of great tunes!

Someone posted a while back that they had played Johnny Rivers Realization LP so since I have that I put it on also, it's a very good LP. It's been raining all day here in So Cal and Summer Rain sounded so good!

I don't do a lot of listening to LP's anymore but every now and then I like to break out some vinyl and slip into the "way back machine."

BlueMDPicker

01-03-2006, 12:13 PM

Vinyl day continued:

Roy Buchanan- "Second Album"

His cover of "After Hours" is firmly anchored as #1 on my best of the blues instrumental cuts. Every time you hear that PU selector switch click it just draws you deeper into the groove.

BlueMDPicker

01-03-2006, 12:42 PM

Yup, if you are serious about vinyl, a vacuum cleaner is a MUST have.
And, I'm afraid, it will just be the tip of the jolly green iceberg.

Hmmm... serious? When I moved here in '97, I had a grand total of two (2) CDs which received very limited play, and about 1,000 LPs. It didn't take long to balance out that equation (and get lazy in the process.) :p

Let's see:

Vacuum record cleaner - $500
New TT, TA, and cartridge - $500-$1000
New phono stage (inevitable) - $500-$1000
Assorted goodies and tweaks - $300-$500

OUCH! :D

swerve

01-03-2006, 01:29 PM

Joy Division - Unknown Pleasures

audiobliss

01-03-2006, 04:55 PM

Matchbox 20 - yourself or someone like you

And I'm loving it!!

DAGLJAM6

01-03-2006, 07:41 PM

A scorcher....Albert King with Stevie Ray Vaughan- "In Session" been seesawing on this one but glad i finally picked it up.

shack

01-03-2006, 08:03 PM

A scorcher....Albert King with Stevie Ray Vaughan- "In Session" been seesawing on this one but glad i finally picked it up.At least you came to your senses and bought it. As I said in post #894
These guys were really good together and you can tell they enjoyed playing with each other.

Ricardo

01-03-2006, 08:11 PM

Antonio Vivaldi's Four Seasons.

Awesome.

Tour2ma

01-04-2006, 01:11 PM

At least you came to your senses and bought it. As I said in post #894Ah... post 894... remeber it like it was yesterday... :D
Vacuum record cleaner - $500
New TT, TA, and cartridge - $500-$1000
New phono stage (inevitable) - $500-$1000
Assorted goodies and tweaks - $300-$500You forgot:
"Hours of musical bliss.... Priceless"

heiney9

01-04-2006, 01:28 PM

Awhile ago I was listening to

Peter Frampton-Comes Alive

Now

Katie Melua-Piece By Piece

Tour2ma

01-04-2006, 01:51 PM

"Give a Little Bit" came on XM a bit ago prompting...

http://image.allmusic.com/00/amg/cov200/dre300/e386/e38650cintm.jpg

... and then felt like a party band, so why not go with this J Geils comp disk?

http://image.allmusic.com/00/amg/cov200/drd100/d109/d10926i4094.jpg

BlueMDPicker

01-04-2006, 06:24 PM

Ah... post 894... remeber it like it was yesterday... :DYou forgot:
"Hours of musical bliss.... Priceless"
Let's hope... first two items on the list will be headed East when Kevin & the Upscale Crew return from CES.

Now listening to Otis Taylor - Below the Fold. On "the best albums you never heard in 2005" list at NPR. If you like psychedlic banjo blues (and who doesn't?!), original songwriting (neocons beware), and solid vocals -- this may be for you.

Tour2ma

01-04-2006, 06:42 PM

Kevin? :confused:

Otis counds interesting... Being a Bela Fleck fan, would I be prone to like?

BlueMDPicker

01-04-2006, 08:32 PM

Kevin? :confused:?
Deal

Otis counds interesting... Being a Bela Fleck fan, would I be prone to like?
Very original artist. He's been getting a lot of play on NPR and XM with "Government Lied". Do a Google on him. He walked away from music for two decades for artistic differences with producers.

More mountain than bluegrass with the banjo, no jazz leanings like Fleck. Also a respectable guitarist. Good stuff!

Tour2ma

01-04-2006, 10:24 PM

Right now I am listening to the most horridly mic'd halftime show in the history of TV...

Oh God... please make it stop...

heiney9

01-04-2006, 10:28 PM

Right now I am listening to the most horridly mic'd halftime show in the history of TV...

Oh God... please make it stop...

Are you sure it's not just U2...j/k :) . I like some of U2's older stuff was actually listening to Actung Baby earlier, and yes most of the 1/2 time show sonics leave a lot to be desired.

H9

Skynut

01-04-2006, 11:46 PM

Frequent Flyer buenos aires

BlueMDPicker

01-05-2006, 10:24 AM

B. B. King - Live In Cook County Jail
4-Track Stereo Reel-to-Reel

Thanks to Dave James for this masterpiece! I've had this album on vinyl for decades. The SQ of this tape blows the vinyl release away and is the absolute best reel I've run through this deck.

When you listen to Riley B's vocals from this point in his carreer, it's easy to see what his legendary status was built on. As my wife said "It has real passion!" Many of his signature guitar licks here have a vitality, attack, and sense of immediacy that those who became fans later in his career might just be shocked by. The jam he builds from "The Thrill Is Gone" is a prime example. If you've not heard this version, you've really never "heard" this song, IMO.

Way cool, Dave!

shack

01-05-2006, 10:34 AM

B. B. King - Live In Cook County Jail
4-Track Stereo Reel-to-Reel

When you listen to Riley B's vocals from this point in his carreer, it's easy to see what his legendary status was built on. As my wife said "It has real passion!" Many of his signature guitar licks here have a vitality, attack, and sense of immediacy that those who became fans later in his career might just be shocked by. The jam he builds from "The Thrill Is Gone" is a prime example. If you've not heard this version, you've really never "heard" this song, IMO.

Absolutely! BB'S "second best" album (by only the slightest of margins to "Live at the Regal") and a must have masterpiece IMO.

BlueMDPicker

01-05-2006, 10:51 AM

Absolutely! BB'S "second best" album (by only the slightest of margins to "Live at the Regal") and a must have masterpiece IMO.
Agreed, Steve - a close call. I have "Live at the Regal" on original release, minty vinyl. As soon as the new record cleaner arrives, it will be one of the first spins.

DAGLJAM6

01-05-2006, 12:27 PM

"It has real passion!" Many of his signature guitar licks here have a vitality, attack, and sense of immediacy that those who became fans later in his career might just be shocked by.

Agreed, Both the "Regal" and "Cook County" pieces are must haves in any format
The B.B. trademark sound has mellowed over the decades and these two shows have a different energy/feel than studio versions of the time and certainly compared to now (live, and a fine live show he still puts on)
A great example of his "mature" sound can be found on "Blues on the bayou" (1998).
Great sound and velvety guitar tones, plus his veteran road crew make Blues on the bayou a fine addition to anyones collection.

Tour2ma

01-05-2006, 04:10 PM

http://image.allmusic.com/00/amg/cov200/drd100/d105/d10554rdf9t.jpg and http://image.allmusic.com/00/amg/cov200/drd600/d644/d644316ci1m.jpg

And on B.B.... Picked up ...Regal based on a shack rec, and was happy I did. Will need to put Cook County on "the list"...

audiobliss

01-06-2006, 11:42 AM

Chris Isaak - Heart Shaped World

Man, am I ever glad I picked up this CD! I'm loving it!

:D

The bass note in Kings of the Highway reminds me Mark Knopfler, but the entirety of Wicked Game reminds me of Mark Knopfler. From the instruments to Chris Isaak's relaxed style, it's Mark Knopfler. One passage even reminds me of Elvis! :eek: :p

I haven't had this much fun listening to a CD in a long time.

seo

01-06-2006, 12:05 PM

Riding with the King - B.B. King and Eric Clapton
Duke's Blues - Duke Robillard (sp?)

Tour2ma

01-06-2006, 01:10 PM

Nice... see, sell some speakers and hang for a while...

Gonna start with a little jazz, early Marcus Roberts - Deep in the Shed.

seo

01-06-2006, 01:24 PM

Nice... see, sell some speakers and hang for a while...

Hopefully..... :)

I know Christmas is over, but was listening to the Martina McBride Christmas CD from '99. O Holy Night is an awesome version.

Tour2ma

01-06-2006, 02:43 PM

Still jazzin' to a nice, live set at one of the all-time great jazz venues.
Harper Brothers - Live at the Village Vanguard

http://image.allmusic.com/00/amg/cov200/drc300/c391/c39164q644t.jpg

Tour2ma

01-06-2006, 03:57 PM

... and still yet...

This one is courtesy of a Club bub I met in BDT's Carver cave (RIP). Larry, Billy Cobham, what more could you want?

http://image.allmusic.com/00/amg/cov200/drc900/c956/c95600svox1.jpg

heiney9

01-06-2006, 04:02 PM

audiobliss

01-07-2006, 07:29 PM

Mark Knopfler - The Ragpieker's Dream

DAGLJAM6

01-08-2006, 12:06 PM

Absolutely dead quiet vinyl and still on a Dylan kick: "The freewheelin' Bob Dylan" on deck is "Blood on the Tracks"

heiney9

01-08-2006, 01:11 PM

Ani DiFranco-Knuckle Down

http://cover6.cduniverse.com/MuzeAudioArt/540/541196.jpg

Not eveyone's cup of tea....but a great open sounding recording. Great for demoing a system. Femal vocal, acoustic guitar, upright bass, drums.

H9

Tour2ma

01-09-2006, 01:47 PM

My Karma...

http://image.allmusic.com/00/amg/cov200/dre000/e025/e02584lvoa4.jpg

I never would have guessed this was released in 1977. Very good sounding redbook from EMI Germany (maybe that explains it).

Thanks, Noel. May the bird of paradise... etc., etc...

FicmanS

01-09-2006, 02:00 PM

Sheryl Crow - Wildflower

What a great CD

Tour2ma

01-10-2006, 11:30 AM

One of the great, "lost", rock albums, it gave me one of my all-time favorite tracks, "Time of the Season".

http://image.allmusic.com/00/amg/cov200/drc000/c001/c001437yn45.jpg (http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:wj9us32ba3pg)

seo

01-10-2006, 11:32 AM

on deck is "Blood on the Tracks"

Awesome album!

seo

01-10-2006, 11:33 AM

John Lee Hooker - Mr. Lucky 1990 Pointblank Records.

The tracks with Albert Collins and Johnny Winter are great.

Danny Tse

01-10-2006, 02:16 PM

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/soundboy/duranduran_sacd.jpg

Duran Duran's "Astronaut" SACD. Shockingly good. First album with all 5 original members in 20 years and it really shows.....the band is in top form and I can't believe I am typing this....Simon LeBon actually sounds great on this album. All the songs sound like "singles" material. Highly recommended.

DAGLJAM6

01-10-2006, 08:00 PM

Josh Sklair- "Josh" replaying some disks i've received from or were recommended by folks on the forum.(Thanks Mike, on this one)
This one really comes alive on the Thiels with the Dodd ELP handling preamp duty. This is truly a you are there disk with the right set up.

BlueMDPicker

01-10-2006, 08:07 PM

DAGLJAM6

01-10-2006, 08:49 PM

Dave,

A friend (who's currently on tour in Europe) has been playing bass with Josh, and a few other crazies, fairly often in LA. As soon as he returns, I'm hoping to score some board tapes of their lounge gigs. Should be fun!

Sounds like it could be! No joke though that disk, i'm guessing the time alignment does it, through the new/old Thiels just gains a new depth/dimension.

Threw on some Jesse Sykes- "Oh my girl" still a multi layered favorite of mine.

TroyD

01-10-2006, 08:54 PM

Yup, that particular disc (Josh) through the AR-9's is incredible.

BDT

DAGLJAM6

01-10-2006, 09:20 PM

Yup, that particular disc (Josh) through the AR-9's is incredible.

BDT
Which reminds me next demo afternoon we need to check out those AR-9's I think your hording time on 'em... :) BTW have you tried out that Tjader disk yet?

TroyD

01-10-2006, 09:48 PM

Nope, not yet......

Also, I've got that LP cleaning fluid for you.

DAGLJAM6

01-10-2006, 09:53 PM

Nope, not yet......

Also, I've got that LP cleaning fluid for you.

Zombied right by it on the way out......

and Cat Stevens - "Tea for the Tillerman" vinyl, .99 all day every day thrift store pick up.

Tour2ma

01-11-2006, 07:16 PM

Blues variety pack... Click the pic for the line-up...

http://image.allmusic.com/00/amg/cov200/drc500/c560/c56015nx35u.jpg (http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&token=&sql=10:fbd0ylmjxpzb)

Demiurge

01-11-2006, 07:26 PM

Beck - Stereopathetic Soul Manure

:D

shack

01-12-2006, 10:34 AM

Joan Osborne - How Sweet It Is

http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00006GNQF.01._SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg

Release Date: September 17, 2002
Label: Compendia
Catalog No.: 9365

Despite the image most have of Joan Osborne as the "Pop" singer who brought "One of Us" to the airwaves....Her element is a rock/blues/soul genre. "How Sweet It Is" is an album of cover versions from soul artists, including most of her influences (with a couple of "rock" covers thrown in). Marvin Gaye , Stevie Wonder, Otis Redding, Edwin Starr, Jimi Hendrix, Sly & The Family Stone, Aretha Franklin, Dave Mason and The Band are some of the origninal artists. Smooth and laid back is a good description of the style of this album. She doesn't try to copy or sound like the original artist but more like she is giving homage while adding her own voice and interpetation. She is a white girl with a voice made for R&B and Soul. It is well recorded and a good listen.

heiney9

01-12-2006, 11:01 AM

Elton John-Honky Chateau (MSFL)

Found this at the used cd store the other day. It's the original MSFL disc. What some people get rid of is amazing sometimes. This recording got a lot play when I was growing up. Amazingly, this is one I haven't had in my collection. Classic Elton John, one of his best IMO.

http://cover6.cduniverse.com/MuzeAudioArt/110/114265.jpg

Tour2ma

01-12-2006, 11:42 AM

^^ I'm a fan of Joan as well. She grew up very fast...

"You better get back, Honky Cat, livin' in the city isn't where it's at..."
Played the **** out of that in college...

Me this AM? Paula Cole - This Fire

Used CD shop purchase for "Where Have All the Cowboys Gone". Just threw it in expecting full disk of pleasant, background fluff in the same vein...
But no-o-o-o-o-o...

In the opening of the first track, "Tiger", she reached out, grabbed me by the balls and said, "Sit down and listen." I still am...

Bit over produced in spots, but the lady has some serious pipes, and more than a little writing talent. AMG says jazz training, and it shows in spots.

Nice to be pleasantly surprised every once in a while...

EDIT:... and again by the same disk... Last track is "I Don't Want to Wait"... Did not even know this was her. Just a cherry on top...

http://image.allmusic.com/00/amg/cov200/drf600/f698/f69839abwgi.jpg (http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:86rx286t053a)

audiobliss

01-12-2006, 02:41 PM

Just listened to Slow Surprises by Emmylou Harris on my "75 Years of Grand Ole Opry" CD. Great song. Her voice and the music really work together to create a performance.

Am listening through my Chris Isaak Heart Shaped World CD again. I like every song on this CD! Best money I've ever spent! Well, I didn't actually buy it myself, but it would have been had I bought it!

Ricardo

01-12-2006, 02:46 PM

Placido Domingo "Quereme Mucho"

Great CD...

audiobliss

01-12-2006, 02:51 PM

Hmm..thinking about what that means in English...

"You Want Me a Lot"

Is that it? lol

Ricardo

01-12-2006, 02:59 PM

Actually in the CD it's translated as "Love me Greatly".

audiobliss

01-12-2006, 02:59 PM

Hey, that works, too! :p

BlueMDPicker

01-12-2006, 08:24 PM

Cream - Goodbye
On R2R, snagged NIB with cellophane

The studio cuts are super. The live stuff would require an illegal smile to really enjoy. I haven't listened to this album in years. I suspect the next listen will fall in that same time frame.

audiobliss

01-14-2006, 09:30 PM

Was looking through my cassettes, so I'm listening to Bruce Hornsby and the Range - The Way It Is. Listening on my portably tape player on my headphones...*dreams of a 'nice' headphone rig*...

nesticle

01-14-2006, 11:48 PM

B52's - Rock Lobster

Ohhh yeah!

BlueMDPicker

01-15-2006, 11:21 AM

Ike & Tina Turner - Outta Season
1969 Blue Thumb, Reel to Reel
Ike Turner is a fantastic blues guitarist, and this offering showcases his talents in the genre better than any in my collection. Nothing original to be found here in the way of songwriting -- these are all covers of blues and soul standards. But, there are amazing covers of "Five Long Years", "Rock Me Baby", "Reconsider Baby", and "3 O'Clock in the Morning Blues". Tina does a respectable job with the (predominantly) blues cuts and lets it all hang out on "I've Been Loving You Too Long" and "I Am a Motherless Child". There's a subtle call and return between the couple on "Grumbling" that I never knew was there until I heard it in true analog.

nesticle

01-15-2006, 07:38 PM

Guns n' Roses - Coma

10 minutes long, but its got a great riff, and good solos.

DAGLJAM6

01-17-2006, 07:38 PM

Todd Rundgren- "Back to the Bars" Live , Vinyl and LOUD.

swerve

01-17-2006, 08:25 PM

The Velvet Underground - Heroin
got to love the way this song just builds up

Tour2ma

01-18-2006, 04:20 PM

Todd Rundgren- "Back to the Bars" Live , Vinyl and LOUD.Paul, ashamed (again) to sat that I've never heard that... Recommended?

I'll Sleep When I'm Dead (An Anthology) - Warren Zevon

One of those bad voices you just love. Always enjoyed "Werewolves...",. etc., but I'd never owned him until his passing. Now I know there was a hole in my music.

What really grabs me is the outstanding SQ and musicianship of this set... hell, this career.

And the cover photo is the spitting image of my ex-bro-in-law...

http://image.allmusic.com/00/amg/cov200/drd700/d780/d78023u8x8s.jpg (http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:86rp28gt051a)

heiney9

01-18-2006, 07:59 PM

Moved to another thread

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?p=405434#post405434

BlueMDPicker

01-18-2006, 09:02 PM

The Velvet Underground - Heroin
got to love the way this song just builds up
+1 Excellent!

shack

01-18-2006, 09:29 PM

Peter Gabriel - So

http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B000065VA1.01._SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg

I just love this album. Not a bad cut from top to bottom. You want to give your sub or those passive radiators a workout? The bass on this album will do that. Kate Bush on "Don't Give Up" is a plus.

BlueMDPicker

01-21-2006, 03:57 PM

Loggins & Messina - The Best of Friends
1976 - CBS 1R1 6594, Reel to Reel
http://www.logginsandmessina.com/images/thebestoffriends.jpg
One of my personal favorites from the 70's. Solid songwriting, vocals and arrangements throughout. Michael Omartain's work on the keys is simply outstanding, as is Jim Messina's guitar and mandolin play. Angry Eyes, Vahevala, Peace of Mind, My Music, House at Pooh Corner, Watching the River Run, Danny's Song, Your Mama Don't Dance -- an amazing album!

Tour2ma

01-21-2006, 04:19 PM

Roger that... a great compilation release.

Tour2ma

01-22-2006, 10:11 AM

Sunday AM Light Classics on XM Pops... Nice and soothing.

BlueMDPicker

01-22-2006, 10:38 AM

Jazz on Sunday morning...

Tom Scott - The Best of Tom Scott
Stanley Clarke - School Days
John Tropea - A Short Trip to Space
George Duke - Liberated Fantasies
Stanley Turentine - In the Pocket

All on near virgin vinyl from the vault. Excellente!!

steveinaz

01-22-2006, 11:04 AM

Steely Dan this morning...2 against Nature.

DAGLJAM6

01-22-2006, 11:18 AM

Vinyl for me also:
Dire Straits- "Dire Straits"
On now
to be followed by,
Al Dimeola- "Splendido Hotel"

Tour2ma

01-22-2006, 02:29 PM

Did some running around and on a Sunday morning that means H-town's NPR Blues line-up... Roadhouse, Nuri Nuri (The Big Boss-man of the Blues) and others....

Nuri is a local fav. Really cool to hear a guy with a very heavy, east Indian accent go on and on about Big Joe Turner, Howlin' Wolf, etc...

Tour2ma

01-24-2006, 10:50 AM

Vinyl for me also:
Dire Straits- "Dire Straits"Just picked the CD up up at a neighborhood garage sale... Not bad for $2...

Know how sometimes a cover catches your eye and won't let go, so you have to buy the album? But you've never heard of the group in your life, so you're not sure why you have to buy it? Well, I'm glad this one caught mine at the above sale:
Soulhat - Good to Be Gone.

Not all golden, but bats about 0.800... Borderline vocals (but you like them), quirkly lyrics, fine-ass guitar... Feels like it was recorded "live" in the studio, rather than piecemeal.

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DAGLJAM6

01-24-2006, 07:49 PM

1974- Todd Rundgren- "Todd" Todd at the apex as "guitar hero" excellent "gel out" album. "Number 1 Lowest Common Denominator" and "The Last Ride" contain some absolutely scorching guitar solos. Not the LP/CD to try as an intro to his music but one to have soon after.

BlueMDPicker

01-24-2006, 09:28 PM

I've never owned a title by Todd Rundgren. Weird!

Tour2ma

01-25-2006, 12:44 AM

Mike, I've only got 6 or so, just to balance you out...

I've been all over today... Duane Allman, Junior Brown, but the best stops of the day have been:

Steve Miller - Sailor
First off I have to say that this LP is an acquired taste. This ain't no Joker. This is the old, Steve from back when Boz Scaggs was his #1 sideman. This is the Bluesy, psychadelic Steve. Some of this is just abnormal stuff. Some of it is just brilliant stuff. But from the opening fog horns of "Song for Our Ancestors", it's all in a context that I think works. And then of course there's the quintessential Steve Miller track, "Living in the U.S.A."...

"Somebody get me a cheeseburger..."

Robert Palmer - Sneakin' Sally Through the Alley
This, Palmer's debut LP, is a guaranteed good... no, make that... great stop in any daily musical journey. First half of the CD (LP side 1) is always high on my "Best Album-side" list. If you've not heard Robert P. before he was "adicted to love", then you have not heard Robert P.

And the NOW PLAYING...

Bruce Hornsby - Hot House
The "That's Just the Way It Is" guy completes his move from rock to jazz with this '95 release. Really nice, energetic set with a strong backing band and plenty of guests dropping in here and there, e.g., Bella Fleck, Chaka Khan. It was my main "office inspiration" music near the end of my working days... right at the end nothing could inspire me. Anyway it got packed away in the move bye-bye, and was just happened across.

http://image.allmusic.com/00/amg/cov200/drc700/c734/c73435j6493.jpg (http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:mlq8b5z4tsqa) http://image.allmusic.com/00/amg/cov200/drc100/c107/c10726qk93n.jpg (http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:laua6j5h71y0) http://image.allmusic.com/00/amg/cov200/drf500/f591/f59128k5s44.jpg (http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:kmdkyl5oxpmb)

BobMcG

01-25-2006, 12:49 AM

Alice Cooper - Welcome to my Nightmare

Haven't played it for some time now.... Man, could this album use remastering! :eek:

shack

01-25-2006, 01:40 AM

Steve Miller - Sailor

First off I have to say that this LP is an acquired taste. This ain't no Joker. This is the old, Steve from back when Boz Scaggs was his #1 sideman. This is the Bluesy, psychadelic Steve. Some of this is just abnormal stuff. Some of it is just brilliant stuff. But from the opening fog horns of "Song for Our Ancestors", it's all in a context that I think works. And then of course there's the quintessential Steve Miller track, "Living in the U.S.A."...

"Somebody get me a cheeseburger..."

http://image.allmusic.com/00/amg/cov200/drc700/c734/c73435j6493.jpg (http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:mlq8b5z4tsqa)

That was my first Steve Miller...before The Joker. It's still down in my stack of vinyl somewhere (along with The Joker and Book of Dreams). And yes.... "Living in the USA" IS the quintessential Steve Miller track.

Tour2ma

01-25-2006, 01:33 PM

^ Word...

Starting the day with some of the lightest heavy stuff (or is it heavy light stuff?) around...

Bela Fleck & The Flecktones - Flight of the Cosmic Hippo
Owned this long before I discovered it when it was mentioned in an old, "great bass tracks" thread here. The title cut has outstanding deep bass, it's the "heavy" part. As for the rest, hey, it's Bela...

http://image.allmusic.com/00/amg/cov200/drd600/d685/d685574h9eq.jpg (http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:fep1z88ajyv6)

BlueMDPicker

01-30-2006, 09:19 PM

Ike Turner - Blues Roots
1972, UAS-5576 Reel to Reel

Turner doing Chuck Willis, Lloyd Price and Willie Dixon covers mixed with his own instrumentals (piano and guitar.) Really more R&B than blues, but an interesting listen.

DAGLJAM6

01-30-2006, 09:40 PM

On cd tonight (only 'cause i can't find it on vinyl)-David Gilmour- "S/T"
closer to the Floyd sound (guitar wise) of the mid to late '70's than his other solo effort. A good one to add to the collection if you don't already own it.

PolkThug

02-02-2006, 12:47 AM

Magic Man by Heart

PolkThug

02-02-2006, 12:54 AM

Bloody Well Right by SuperTramp

PolkThug

02-02-2006, 12:57 AM

Free-For-All by Ted Nugent

Driver

02-02-2006, 07:32 PM

who let the snakes out by rocket from the crypt

heiney9

02-04-2006, 02:45 PM

Reaching back again for a Classic from the 80's synthpop scene. Damn, the parties I went to where this was playing.

YAZ- Upstairs At Eric's AKA-Yazoo.

A british duo of Vince Clark from Depeche Mode and Allison Moyet (Alf as she is affectionally known). If you only own 1 piece of music from this wide varying genere this is it. Vince Clarks mastery of the syth and Alf's unusual bluesy vocals make this a solid and extremely infectious upbeat cd that sounds fresher today than when it came out. This was well ahead of its time. When groups like The Smiths, The Cure and to some extent early Depeche Mode were focusing on darker moods, lyrics and melodies, Yaz had a lot more energy and, despite only 2 performers, a bit more complexity. I'm still amazed how well most of the songs still hold up today, 24 years later. Allison Moyet has a very unique voice and this is worth seeking out.

http://image.allmusic.com/00/amg/cov200/drc800/c827/c827939ly73.jpg

H9

DAGLJAM6

02-05-2006, 10:51 AM

Freshly cleaned vinyl- "Avalon" -Roxy Music great demo album regardless of format. I've got it on SACD and find it just as good either way.

Tour2ma

02-05-2006, 11:53 AM

^One of their best to be sure... No stand out track like many of their uneven, earlier ones, but so solid...

Sunday morning, so it's XM Pops until noon or so. Really outstanding set this weekend including Falla's Nights in the Garden of Spain... a beautiful piece...

danger boy

02-05-2006, 12:05 PM

Freshly cleaned vinyl- "Avalon" -Roxy Music great demo album regardless of format. I've got it on SACD and find it just as good either way.

I was listening to Avalon just the other day myself on CD. it's very good.

audiobliss

02-06-2006, 04:17 PM

Bob Seger -Greatest Hits I

Driver

02-07-2006, 06:45 PM

iron maiden, number of the beast

sda2mike

02-07-2006, 06:55 PM

a pink floyd bootleg from 4/8/75. right now hearing 'shine on', the suite from side 2. sda's treat bootlegs pretty well, i think. car stereo seems the best, though, for some reason.

DAGLJAM6

02-07-2006, 08:27 PM

Vinyl night:
Jeff Beck- "Blow by Blow"
Rory Gallagher- "Against the Grain"
Roger McGuinn- "Cardiff Rose"

Guitar overload night!

RoosterD

02-07-2006, 08:37 PM

Pink Floyd- The Wall

Neighbors must think the Ghetto bird is going to land on my house after track 3!

DAGLJAM6

02-10-2006, 10:50 PM

Vinyl evening
Dire Straits- "S/T" sublime "THE" overlooked D.S.'s album these days
Pete Townshend- "White City" a great sounding LP one for the vinyl group to look out for.
Dire Straits- "Brothers in Arms" I don't believe the last four songs could sound bad in any format.

schwarcw

02-10-2006, 11:09 PM

Stardust - Wille Nelson SACD

Ten Summnor's Tales - Sting

Avalon - Roxy Music SACD

scottyf

02-10-2006, 11:57 PM

All vinyl, all the time -- at least until I get my AX-10 back from the shop!

Prince and the Revolution -- Parade (album)
Dire Straits -- Brothers in Arms (album)
Sting -- Dream of the Blue Turtle (album)

Feelin' kinda mellow tonite.......

shack

02-11-2006, 09:57 AM

Stuff that's been in the changer lately...

Big Head Todd and the Monsters - Sister Sweetly

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AC/DC -The Razor's Edge

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The Allman Brothers Band - Eat A Peach (SACD)

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Joan Osborne - Relish

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Michael W. Smith - Worship

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Sugarland - Twice The Speed of Life

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Chris Isaak - Forever Blue

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On the TT...

Emerson Lake and Palmer - Tarkus

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The Police - Synchronicity

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Crosby and Nash - Graham Nash/David Crosby

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Tour2ma

02-11-2006, 12:56 PM

That C&N looks like something out of "Stuck On You"... :D

http://image.allmusic.com/00/adg/cov150/DRT400/T414/t41451kwtaj.jpg

heiney9

02-12-2006, 05:29 PM

Robert Plant-Principle of Moments

I forgot how truely enjoyable this cd is. His 2nd solo effort is throughly more enjoyable and exciting than his first solo which was pretty good considering trying to make a career after Zeppelin. The song writing on Principle of Moments is a bit more abstract and his vocal meanderings hint at a fresh new vocal style since his patented Zep wails are no longer available to him. The recording is suprisingly articulate and open if perhaps just a bit on the edgey side in the upper frequencies.

http://rateyourmusic.com/album_images/15231.jpg

audiobliss

02-12-2006, 10:10 PM

I pulled out my The Essential Billy Joel CD today. Been listening to the first CD. Too great of an artist, too great of a CD, to put aside for as long as it's been.

Wonder if Micah would like to contest that...:D

BlueMDPicker

02-14-2006, 10:38 AM

Tour2ma

02-14-2006, 10:59 AM

Putting it on the buy list... Own some GRP CD's, nicely recorded stuff...

Me...
A little Polydor, Van Morrison compilation disk in the AM...
Covers everything from Gloria to Dweller on the Threshold

heiney9

02-14-2006, 01:24 PM

Larry Carlton - Collection
GRP Records 1990, Vinyl

Timing, touch and taste. If you can't enjoy this compilation of Larry's work between 1980-1990, you don't actually enjoy music. It's that good.

1. Small Town Girl
2. Smiles And Smiles To Go
3. Minute By Minute
4. For Heaven's Sake
5. Nite Crawler
6. Blues For TJ
7. 10 P.M.
8. Sleepwalk
9. Tequila
10. Bubble Shuffle
11. Hello Tomorrow
12. High Steppin'

I have been listening to Stanley Clarke & Friends-Live at the Greek w/ Larry Carlton; Billy Cobham; Najee and Deron Johnson. It's simply fantastic, not to mention an excellent live recording. A must have, IMO

Right now listening to Heather Nova-Wonderlust. Melodic, dreamy 90's indie rock that's a pleasure to listen to. She may not appeal to everyone but this live cd is in many ways more consistent than her studio work which makes it very satisfying. Much like Ani Difranco, who I also like, her live cd is much more consistent. These are great live performers who need the interaction with an audience to sometimes pull off what they are trying to do.

H9

shack

02-15-2006, 01:01 AM

Kim Carnes - Mistaken Identity - vinyl

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1 Bette Davis Eyes
2 Hit and Run
3 Mistaken Identity
4 When I'm Away from You
5 Draw of the Cards
6 Break the Rules Tonite (Out of School)
7 Still Hold On
8 Don't Call It Love
9 Miss You Tonite
10 My Old Pals

What a unique voice. I'm not sure why she never made it bigger. One of my favorites from the early 80s'

Driver

02-15-2006, 01:30 PM

every time i hear bette davis eyes - i have a picture of rod stuart in my head????

BlueMDPicker

02-16-2006, 09:54 AM

Kenny Burrell - Recapitulation
Chess Jazz Masters Series GCH 2-6034, LP

This 2-LP set captures Kenny's rise to critical and fan acclaim in the early to mid-60's. The list of players who have borrowed and built on his riffs is seemingly endless, but I've heard none of them that can meld perfectly with a time signature and still maintain breathtaking attack in their play as he does.

TroyD

02-16-2006, 10:14 AM

Good to see you posting, Mike!

BDT

audiobliss

02-16-2006, 10:33 AM

Dwight Yoakam - There Was a Way

TroyD

02-16-2006, 10:59 AM

Victory at Sea - RCA Living Stereo LSC-2335

Robert Russell Bennet leading the RCA Victor Symphony Orchestra

This is the score of the NBC show.....GREAT stuff here. Fantastic.

Another props to George for suggesting this..

BDT

BlueMDPicker

02-17-2006, 09:12 PM

Boz Scaggs - Silk Degrees

Just as good as the first listen nearly 30 years ago.

Followed by - Middle Man

High fidelity!

shack

02-18-2006, 02:13 AM

Sarah McLachlan - Afterglow

http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0000C6E4D.01._AA240_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg

Bonnie Raitt - Luck of the Draw

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Alison Krauss and Union Station - Lonely Runs Both Ways

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F1nut

02-18-2006, 02:48 AM

Guitar Shorty - My Way Or The Highway SACD Cat#JSP5107
His sister was married to Jimi Hendrix and he taught Jimi the blues. Good stuff.

Bryan Ferry - Frantic SACD Cat#VIR167
A mix of covers and Ferry originals. Kinda strange hearing familar songs in Ferry's unique style.

heiney9

02-18-2006, 09:04 AM

Shack, what do you think of Afterglow? Pretty damn good live recording. Live Sarah is one of my demo's.

This a great cd as well. I've never been a big Paul Simon fan, but this 2cd live release has all his great songs on it. All songs have been rearranged and the world muscians really add a lot of layering and it sounds excellent. Very enjoyable.

Paul Simon-Concert in the Park

http://image.allmusic.com/00/amg/cov200/drc400/c475/c47537cseyg.jpg

H9

audiobliss

02-18-2006, 10:37 AM

Paul Simon - Negotiations and Love Songs 1971-1986

Drumingman

02-18-2006, 12:54 PM

One of my Favorites.

heiney9

02-18-2006, 01:09 PM

One of my Favorites.

You've piqued my interest....what does Music for Native American's sound like? I'm familiar with Robbie Robertson, but not this release.

Drumingman

02-18-2006, 01:37 PM

It's story telling in music, which Robertson is good at,
as proven with his songwriting. It features
Native American Musicans such as Rita & Priscilla Coolidge,
Alex Acuna, The Red Road Ensemble and more.

You'll hear songs performed in English, Cherokee
and other American Indian Dialects. It will be be Indian
Instruments and modern Instruments, Some a blend of rock
and Indian and some not.

The album come with a book containing words, photos
and explainations.

I hope you have a Good Low end system because
the drums in this CD are pretty big and produce pretty low
frequencies.

In all people from 6 Indian Nations contributed to this
fine and interesting work.

Songs,

Coyote Dance
Mahk Jchi (Heartbeat Drum Song)
Ghost Dance
The Vanishing Breed
It Is A Good Day To Die
Golden Feather
Akua Tuta
Words Of Fire, Deeds Of Blood
Cherokee Morning Song
Skinwalker
Ancestor Song
Twisted Hair

aaharvel

02-18-2006, 04:08 PM

unreal that this thread is still running.
and from a banned member nonetheless.. :confused:

oh yeah- Brokeback Mountain soundtrack

audiobliss

02-18-2006, 04:12 PM

ROFL Well, you're just trying to get this thread closed, eh? LOL

aaharvel

02-18-2006, 04:15 PM

:cool: actually no, that's what i'm listening to.

BlueMDPicker

02-18-2006, 05:41 PM

dkg999

02-18-2006, 08:16 PM

Martin Zellar & the Gear Daddies - Can't Have Nothin' Nice
1997 - Steve's Pizza Music GDA0001

Nothing really special. Just good tunes from Martin and his long-time buddies that make up the band. Martin sings from the heart and writes songs about real life you can relate to. Over the years I have travelled to see his shows, with his bands the Gear Daddies and The Hardaways, and one-man acoustic, across the midwest. One of those guys that appreciates his fans, waves when he sees our group show up, comes with his family to chat with his fans, and remembers his fans names. If you go to a hockey game and they play "I want to drive the Zamboni", he wrote that. When he launches into a Neil Diamond song, just shut your eyes and Neil is singing in front of you. He has been officially recognized by Neil Diamond as one of the best tribute artists and does officially sanctioned tribute shows. Real music for real people, like I said nothing special, however I like it :)

He records in Austin MN and Minneapolis, and he puts a lot of effort into the sound quality of his CD's. He may not have a big budget and contract, however the personal touch results in pretty good sound quality and mix. If you want some fun music to brighten up your day, give it a try.

aaharvel

02-18-2006, 08:19 PM

Miles Davis: Kind Of Blue

SACD

read-alot

02-18-2006, 09:43 PM

The Buddy Rich Big Band - Big Swing Face
Pacific Jazz LP ST-20117, 1967

I found this in my record vault, unopened! I'm sure I bought it near the release date. Why I never opened and played it will remain a mystery.

Excellent live gig at The Chez, Hollywood, CA. Sound quality to die for.

For those of you who aren't familiar with Buddy, he was the last survivor of the swing era drummers (including Chick Webb, Big Sid Catlett, Dave Tough, Jo Jones, etc) and arguably the best at fusing jazz, swing and rock. I grew up in the 60's listening to Buddy. He was a frequent performer on TV shows of the era with a personality as expansive and unique as his musical talent and he toured with Sinatra for decades. When I play guitar unaccompanied, it's always Buddy's sound I keep mental time with.

I'm in heaven. I found buried treasure today. :)

I feel like I knew Buddy as my friend in high school Paul Riddle talked about him alot. Paul was the drummer for the Tucker Band back then. Every day was my lesson on how Buddy played, it was good back then.

shack

02-19-2006, 12:50 AM

Still working my way through the old collection of vinyl....

Huey Lewis and the News - Sports

http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00000JCFP.01._SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg

Linda Ronstadt - Heart Like A Wheel

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Bryan Adams - Reckless

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thehaens@cox.net

02-19-2006, 01:14 AM

Some Solo Stuff - Getting ready for his upcoming release, as well as the concert in LA....

dudeinaroom

02-19-2006, 02:54 AM

rush, pink floyd, the who, van halen, guns and roses, various techno, emf(unbelivable sin city remix),bach, beethoven, glen miller, aerosmith, beatles, bush, dixie chicks, Madona-rain(fog horn remix),meatloaf, queen, toadies-possum kingdom, phill colins, primus, run dmc, Siouxsie and the Banshees, smashing pumpkins, system of a down, techo by dudeinaroom, yes, I guess as long as it's not opera, r&b, or blue grass, i'm listening

BlueMDPicker

02-19-2006, 06:31 AM

Rolling easy and early with:

Little Feat - The Last Record Album
Freddie King - Burglar
Little Feat - Waiting For Columbus
Jackson Browne - Saturate Before Using

DAGLJAM6

02-19-2006, 09:29 AM

All over the map this morning...
Vinyl:
"Sinatra at the Sands"
The Edgar Winter Group- "They only come out at night"
CD:
Green Day - "American Idiot"

heiney9

02-19-2006, 10:14 AM

The Buddy Rich Big Band - Big Swing Face
Pacific Jazz LP ST-20117, 1967

I found this in my record vault, unopened! I'm sure I bought it near the release date. Why I never opened and played it will remain a mystery.

Excellent live gig at The Chez, Hollywood, CA. Sound quality to die for.

For those of you who aren't familiar with Buddy, he was the last survivor of the swing era drummers (including Chick Webb, Big Sid Catlett, Dave Tough, Jo Jones, etc) and arguably the best at fusing jazz, swing and rock. I grew up in the 60's listening to Buddy. He was a frequent performer on TV shows of the era with a personality as expansive and unique as his musical talent and he toured with Sinatra for decades. When I play guitar unaccompanied, it's always Buddy's sound I keep mental time with.

I'm in heaven. I found buried treasure today. :)

Excellent, Excellent stuff. I love Buddy Rich and Max Roach and I'm not even a big band music lover. These two drummers and their respective bands made timeless music. What a treat to find BlueMD. If you ever run across a copy of Buddy Rich & Max Roach-Rich vs. Roach. I highly recommend you pick it up (maybe you already have it) but it's basically these two drummers going head to head in each song, absolutely jaw dropping drumming. You can see where many modern drummers, especially John Bonham got their influence. In fact becasue of this post I'm listening to Rich vs. Roach right now while drinking my morning java. I have goose bumps :p

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DAGLJAM6

02-19-2006, 11:04 AM

On now- "Midnight Special"-the incredible Jimmy Smith Turrentine/Smith/Burrell/Bailey synergy smynergy these guys were connected by umbilicals.......smooooooth.

BlueMDPicker

02-19-2006, 05:36 PM

If you ever run across a copy of Buddy Rich & Max Roach-Rich vs. Roach. I highly recommend you pick it up (maybe you already have it)...

I'll try to find a copy of it, thanks for the tip. The favorite Max Roach in my collection is "Bitter Sweet". Max is the essence of a modern jazz drummer to me. Impeccable timing and taste.

Buddy's style, to me, was "it don't mean a thing if it ain't got the swing." Krupa once said Buddy was the best drummer to ever draw breath. I'd have to agree. He played like he lived -- smiling, scowling, in your face, always with a rare sparkle in the eye and razor sharp wit and wisdom.

BlueMDPicker

02-19-2006, 05:57 PM

David Sanborn - Close-Up
Reprise 25715-1, LP 1988

Solid, intelligent, and engaging. Paulinho de Costa's percussion on this album is phenomenal.

BlueMDPicker

02-22-2006, 03:26 PM

Steely Dan - Everything Must Go

PolkThug

02-22-2006, 10:44 PM

Rocky
Score by Bill Conti

good stuff...

shack

02-23-2006, 12:51 AM

Bruce Hornsby & The Range - The Way It Is

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I had forgotten how good this album really is. It got a bad rap as "Light Adult Contemporary" or "Pop music". That's too bad....this is a really good band, Hornsby is a fine piano player and this is an album worth listening to.

BlueMDPicker

02-24-2006, 01:49 PM

AC/DC - Back In Black
Epic DualDisc EN90828

UH-HUH! Makes you wanna' put on your knickers and blow an amp. :p

My first purchase in this format. No issues. Quality remaster on the Redbook side, good SQ and some fun video footage and interviews on the DVD side. $9.99 at Target.

Ron-P

02-24-2006, 01:58 PM

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heiney9

02-24-2006, 09:36 PM

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:D :D :D :D :D

TroyD

02-25-2006, 09:36 AM

Judas Priest - British Steel

Livin' after midnight.......yeah baby!

audiobliss

02-25-2006, 10:28 AM

BlueMDPicker

02-25-2006, 02:30 PM

Jimmy Ponder - Jump
1989 - Muse MC 5347, Cassette

Solid, swing jazz guitar work from Jimmy with Big John Patton on B3. Eddie Gladden and Lawrence Killian team up for riveting drums and percussion throughout. James Anderson's tenor sax work is the icing on the cake.

heiney9

02-25-2006, 06:21 PM

Jeff Beck-Live @ B.B. Kings Blues Club

Semi-legimate bootleg can be seen at this site

http://www.sonymusicstore.com/store/catalog/MerchandiseDetails.jsp?merchId=57161&sms=jeffbeckbootlegs

IMO, one of the great underated guitarists. He has always marched to the beat of his own drummer. A brilliant guitarist who is not afraid to experiment. I always enjoy listening to him wether it be classic Beck or the latest Beck. Some of his newer stuff is out there, but it's so different.

Jeff Beck: Live at BB King Blues Club
New "official bootleg" album available now

On September 10th and 11th, 2003 Rock'N'Roll guitar icon Jeff Beck made a stop in New York City for two intimate and rare shows at B.B. King Blues Club. Jeff was joined on stage with long time collaborators and touring mates drummer Terry Bozzio and keyboard player Tony Hymas. The audience included legendary guitarist Les Paul, David Letterman Show music director Paul Schaffer, tennis champion John McEnroe and members of rock band Living Colour.

Epic Records commemorates this special event with an online only CD release that features music from Jeff Beck's most recent album Jeff, "Freeway Jam" from Jeff's classic Blow By Blow, Jazz great Charles Mingus' song "Goodbye Pork Pie," and a cover of the Beatles "A Day In The Life" with an audience member strumming the final note on Jeff's guitar to name a few.

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ESavinon

02-25-2006, 06:32 PM

My newly acquired polk xm tuner graciously sold by nadams.

dudeinaroom

02-26-2006, 09:41 PM

boston

on SACD

MrBuhl

02-26-2006, 09:54 PM

The Buddy Rich Big Band - Big Swing Face
Pacific Jazz LP ST-20117, 1967

I'm in heaven. I found buried treasure today. :)

I've got this - +3 on this one - it's a great smattering of jazz and smarmy (in a good way) vegas hipster swing jazz. One of my absolute favorites - especially when he brings his daughter up... I can just picture her there... I might have to load it up!

Tour2ma

02-27-2006, 02:44 PM

Bruce Hornsby & The Range - The Way It Is

I had forgotten how good this album really is. It got a bad rap as "Light Adult Contemporary" or "Pop music". That's too bad....this is a really good band, Hornsby is a fine piano player and this is an album worth listening to.+3... on vinyl here.

Today I cued up:

Muddy Waters: The Anthology: 1947-1972- Disc 1

Some amazing SQ considering the age of some of the tracks.

Will save disc 2 for another day as I've been craving "Live" lately. Ran through the usual suspects already, e.g., Lou Reed, Pat Travers, etc., but was in the moo for something new. So I just cracked:

The Kinks : The Kinks LIVE - The Road

Per allmusic this was recorded during their decline and that their 1980, live release, One for the Road, is the one to own. Think I'll pick up the latter, but I kinda like the one spinnin' now. It has lesser known material, nice SQ and enough energy to make me think that never having seen them live, I missed something... Seems like Ray Davies' element.

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heiney9

02-27-2006, 09:18 PM

Sinead O'Connor-Goodnight, Thank You, You've Been a Lovely Audience

This DVD is excellent. Just Sinead and group of great musicians on stage. She does a handful of traditional Irish songs along with many of her hits and semi-hits. Despite what you may think of all the contraversey surrounding her which most likely killed her career, she is genuinely talented and has an amazing/unique voice. This is a straight forward video that really shows off her unique talent. This is not in heavy rotation as for me I have to be in the right mood to enjoy it fully.

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Tour2ma

02-28-2006, 09:23 AM

From last night...

Decades ago, a now departed, local, rock music critic, Bob Claypool, did a series of columns on his true loves, Jazz and Blues. Plucked this little number from the former...
Erroll Garner - Concert by the Sea

Erroll was for many the consumate jazz pianist, and for many this is the finest of his 50-odd releases. Just straight trio, piano, bass and drums. And straight instrumental, unless you count Erroll's near constant, low gutteral accompaniment, which can only be described as a cross between a hum and a groan. But while you might think it would detract from the recording, just the opposite is the case.

Wonderful stuff and the sound of the remastered 1955, live performance is the equal of the performance.

This AM....
Robben Ford & The Blue Line - The Authorized Bootleg

Blind buy based on a review I read while paging through BMG's somewhat anemic Blues section. The review (from AMG) basically said he is a guitar player's guitar player.... and he's defintely got guitar-game. Put it on as morning background, but his play made me sit up and pay attention. SQ and mix is quite good, but volume level does seem to drift a bit here and there.

I wish all my blind buys were as good as this....

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shack

03-01-2006, 01:25 AM

Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble - In Step

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This is the one that got my Stevie Ray Vaughan groove on. I remember seeing Stevie on Austin City Limits in 1989 and was simply blown away (my first exposure to his music). He played several cuts from this album. I went out and bought it the NEXT DAY! I have since collected the entire catalog including the DVD with this ACL performance. As much as I like his hard driving blues....my favorite track is the laid back, smooth, "Riviera Paradise". As a total package, In Step may be the best of all the albums...not as raw and hard as Texas Flood...but great writing and great musicianship from beginning to end. He had cleaned up and quit using drugs by this time and his playing may have been the pinnacle of his career on this album. Sadly he died before another album could be made (The Sky Is Crying was studio outtakes). My first SRV was his last. I love this album.

scottyf

03-01-2006, 04:10 AM

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Mind Body and Soul has been in the player for a couple of days now....really enjoying it. Hottie with smokey pipes!

heiney9

03-01-2006, 10:08 AM

^Joss is a great listen. The recordings aren't absolutely stellar, a bit hot, but that can be overlooked.

Tori Amos-Little EarthQuakes

This is Tori's debut album and it's excellent. Tori helped carve the female singer/songwriter movement of the 90's. Intimate, emotional lyrics with delicate prog rock piano and a voice to match, this is powerful stuff. Little Earthquakes is the most accessible work in Amos' catalog, it's also the most rewarding.

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