What Are You Listening To?

[Tour2ma]

Robben Ford - Tiger Walk

Nice set from one of my other favorite, Blues, young guns. As usual with Robben, interesting covers supplement his original material. Difference here vs. other releases I have posted here, is that this time he's all instrumental.

A couple covers are of vocal preformances, e.g., " I Can't Stand the Rain", and he does that thing I hate, namely play the vocal line, but there's enough other good work on these tracks to keep my breakfast down.

Good stuff...

[heiney9]

Sheryl Crow- Self Titled

10 years later this cd holds up quite well. She has grown as an artist but perhaps has gotten a bit too polished and predictable. This cd is much grittier than anything she's put out recently and that's what makes it so enjoyable.



H9

[Tour2ma]

^ Strong fan off her first couple releases. SC's work on the Tony Bennett CD I posted above up, is the best thing on that CD. Her range and emotion really caught me off-guard.

[George Grand]

NPR is airing Franz Liszt's "Hungarian Rhapsodies" as I transmit this message. Glorious.

[Tour2ma]

Good stuff... and love his Concerto for Left Hand. The man got a kick out of torturing pianists.

My Blues bud included this little country gem, from an Austin, Texas group in his last pile of loaners...

Cosmic Dust Devils - Cosmic Dust Devils

I am far from being a country fan, but there's more than enough here to hold my interest. Some cuts get a little bluesy, some get rockabilly-ish, some are funny, some are downright tender.

Apparently, per the pic-link, they are now known simply as The Dust Devils and have had a good bit of national success under the new name.

[BlueMDPicker]

The Little River Band - Classic Collection
EMI, 1991

• 23 albums released
• 13 top 40 singles - 9 top 10's
• Top 10's 6 years in a row (1977-1982) - Billboard record
• BMI Airplays:
Reminiscing - 4 million
Lady - 3 million
Lonesome Loser - 2 million
Night Owls - 1 million
Cool Change - 1 million
The Other Guy - 1 million

'Nuf said.

[BlueMDPicker]

Donald Fagen - Morph the Cat
Reprise, 2006



It took a second listen to get me in the mood. But, it's a solid album with plenty for the bass junkies to appreciate. I understand that Walter's new release will feature himself on (at least one) VOCAL!

[DAGLJAM6]

Dave Brubeck first a 1983 reissued LP "Jazz at Oberlin" and now spinning "We're all together again for the first time"

[Mike682]

Metallica: Cunning Stunts, Live from Fort Worth, Texas; May 9-10, 1997

Not their best, but a decent concert overall.

[tommyboy]

wow, I can't believe this thread started from a banned member from 2004, lets see this thread go another two years

Dunkan Sheik : Barely breathing back from 96

[shack]

Sarah McLachlan - Mirrorball (Live)

I could listen to her any time, any place. I love her voice.



Robinella and the CC Stingband - No Saint No Prize

The second independent realease (2001) of a local band from here in Knoxville. Robinella Contreras has a singularly unique voice that is a cross between Alison Krauss and Dolly Parton. Believe it or not, it is very pleasing. Progressive bluegrass with jazz elements is the best way to describe the music.

[candyliquor35m]

George Michael - Listen Without Prejudice Vol 1, recorded DDD.

[starchaser]

Heart - Live in Seattle on SACD

I really enjoy their version of elton and led zep.

[swerve]

The Velvet Underground - The Gift

I've been so hooked on VU as of late.

[danger boy]

Heart - Live in Seattle on SACD

I really enjoy their version of elton and led zep.

Nice dude.... :D it's good stuff.
(i'm like only the biggest Heart fan around) :p


I'm currently listening to Roxy Music - Avalon SACD most excellent.. ;)

[heiney9]

Sarah McLachlan - Mirrorball (Live)

I could listen to her any time, any place. I love her voice.

I have to agree Shack

[swerve]

The Velvet Underground
Loaded

[heiney9]

Led Zeppelin-Sgt Page's Badgeholders Club Band

3-cd bootleg set of the infamous LA Forum show where Linda Lovelace introduced the band and Keith Moon joined them on stage (w/Bonzo) for Whole Lotta Love. One of the best versions of No Quarter of the tour...perhaps ever, 40 minutes of pure inspirational improvisation. The LA Forum was magical for the mighty Zep. They played 6 nights of over 3 hours each. MAGICAL.

[audiobliss]

Alabama - Greatest Hits II

[BlueMDPicker]

Bonnie Raitt - Souls Alike



Even with the knowledge going in that this would be a departure from her usual stylings and mix, I found this album a tough listen to enjoy. Her aim is to showcase the songwriting abilities of some (relatively) unknowns, which is a worthy one. But, the arrangements and production are--for the most part--sketchy and flat.

Too bad. She is, and will remain, one of my favorite blues/pop artists. However, her artistry IMHO is not as a producer.

[audiobliss]

Alison Krauss & Union Station - Live

[W WALDECKER]

The Dixie Chicks- Taking the long way . their controversial new album is produced by Rick Rubin and was just released today.Thanks....WCW III

[Gaara]

Zeromancer - Clone Your Lover

[audiobliss]

Dixie Chicks. Man, I can't bring myself to listen to any of their music any more.

[Ern Dog]

I also love Sarah Mclachlan. My only complaint is that her cd's have the same old songs and there is no new material.

Diana Krall has a very sexy voice.

[W WALDECKER]

Dixie Chicks. Man, I can't bring myself to listen to any of their music any more.

Then dont listen to it! in fact the recording quality of the new album is very good. thier unpopular choice to exercise thier right to free speech has not won them any friends in Nashville. i like every album they have ever made. i like having the right to free speech also. thanks....WCW III

[audiobliss]

i like every album they have ever made. i like having the right to free speech also

'Tis a wonderful thing, isn't it? Unfortunatley, I like most of their work, too.

[swerve]

the velvet underground - candy says

[heiney9]

U2- Boy
U2- October

Classic U2 while Bono could still fit his head thru the door. Nothing too impressive since Joshua Tree and some good stuff on Actung Baby. The earlier stuff is pretty edgy (no pun intended) and raw. Some sounds a tad dated, enjoyable nonetheless.

[shack]

Dixie Chicks. Man, I can't bring myself to listen to any of their music any more.

I never liked the Dixie Chicks before the "controversy"...

But NOW...

I still don't like them.

Natalie Maines' voice grates on me like fingernails on a chalkboard. This is unusual since I am generally a sucker for a sexy southern female drawl. Anyway I was flipping up the channels the other day and discovered there is a Natalie Maines clone...Miranda Lambert! Sounds just like her...even looks a little like her (maybe a little easer on the eyes). Same irritating, grating twangy voice...just in a better looking package.