More from this evening: Stars of the Lid "Music for Nitrous Oxide".
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
I enjoy vinyl and digital (lately, with recent changes, vinyl actually sounds better than digital to me), BUT given what seems an overall preference for analog/vinyl on A'gon, I'm curious what the non-vinyl "1/2" is listening to. I tried to see if this was a previously posted question. Did not seem so.
This evening for me, it's Genesis (definitive edition remaster) "A Trick of the Tail".
This evening for me, it's Genesis (definitive edition remaster) "A Trick of the Tail".
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I originally read this thread at work! And it motivated me to have some fun this afternoon. First up was Pinback, blue screen life. I have just discovered them in the last three/four months. I can say this is one of the best records I've heard in years. These guys really have a unique sound with many layers and they are quite introspective. This is also well recorded. I just can't say enough good about this record or band. Check them out. Next was Sense Field, Building. A great record from 1991. Pretty well recorded and some great music. A real treat as I haven't listened to this one in a while. Then came Simple Minds and the two-CD compilation "The Best of". Sounds excellent and really takes you back. And of course it has "Don't you forget about me" on it. Finally, Matthew Sweet - Girlfriend. I have been a very long time fan. This record is still the best he's given us after all these years and is just a wonderful way to spend some time in front of the rig or in the car. A very key purchase in my collection. I'm really enjoying this thread. I hope that it keeps going. |
Of course, my posting reminds to "get it back out" as Audiowoman says. So I listen to "Stanley Clarke Trio", I am reminded that they do a cover of "Under The Bridge" by Red Hot Chili Peppers. (Flea) My memory then shifts to Chrtistian McBride's album "Sci-Fi" Where he covers: "Aja" (Steely Dan) "Walking On The Moon" (Sting) "Havona" (Jaco) "Butterfly Dreams" (Stanley Clarke) A great homage to a composer to have others carry it on with their own version with respect. How many times was "Body And Soul" covered? This is why I have always loved Jazz. |
Of course, my posting reminds to "get it back out" as Audiowoman says. So I listen to "Stanley Clarke Trio", I am reminded that they do a cover of "Under The Bridge" by Red Hot Chili Peppers. (Flea) My memory then shifts to Chrtistian McBride's album "Sci-Fi" Where he covers: "Aja" (Steely Dan) "Walking On The Moon" (Sting) "Havona" (Jaco) "Butterfly Dreams" (Stanley Clarke) A great homage to a composer to have others carry it on with their own version with respect. How many times was "Body And Soul" covered? This is why I have always liked Jazz. |
Hiromi Uehara is an incredible Pianist. I have three her albums titled: Voice, Move, and Brain. I found her while searching Anthony Jackson music. (Bassist) A real Jazz power trio. She is also on "The Stanley Clarke Trio w/ Lenny White, which I also have. I was fortunate to to catch her as a guest on Piano Jazz on WBGO two weeks ago. She played "Haze" which is a solo piece written by her which is featured on Voice Album. I did NOT get her albums just because she happens to be beautiful :) |
Ghosthouse, don't be put off by the name. Check it out at Bohren & Der Club Of Gore - Sunset Mission on YouTube |
Los Lobos - Colossal Head. Appreciating tonight what a great recording this is - music and production. One of the best screams ever on Track 2: Mas Y Mas (which suggests a topic for another "best whatever ever...." Audiogon thread. I'll resist the temptation). Glad to see Rbrowne liking Herbstlaub. It contains some truly beautiful moments. Do you have Les Fleurs? |
Tonight the digital minority report is from YouTube... Fleetwood Mac 1968 & Mr Wonderful ("vinyl rips"). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hNXfpMxcSI Never realized what an excellent rhythm section Mick & John were. Got my toes tappin'. Jeremy Spencer's no slouch on slide. And who's this Pete guy on guitar??? ;-) |
Tboooe - glad you enjoyed the concert. The only thing I have by TTWS is "Dulcinea". Haven't listened to it in years. Maybe I will dust it off. FWIW - Been listening to a fair amount of post-Police Andy Summers recently. Tonight is "The Last Dance of Mr. X". VERY well recorded (excellent sonics with crazy low bass). The band is Tony Levin and Greg Bissonette. Other recommendations of A.S. music are: The Golden Wire and Mysterious Barricades. |
Yup, resurrecting this thread for an occasion to say... Working my way through Wilco studio CDs in chronological order. Summerteeth in now (gosh, this thing is LOUD). Overall, impressed with the arrangements, production and sound quality of their stuff...not to mention songs that are a little off the beaten path but still accessible. |
I'm always on the look out for new music, but unfortunately finding music that you enjoy and sounds good isn't always easy. I've made a personal decision to just concentrate on music that I enjoy. In any case, finding music that you'll enjoy is sometimes difficult. In an effort to make finding new music easier, I've subscribed to MOG and Pandora. It think that both subscriptions run me less than $20 a month. Although neither service can deliver high fidelity music, it sounds acceptable and it's an easy way to check out new music before you buy it. |