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".
Recent talk about Willie... I was in the grocery store this AM. Walking down an aisle towards one of those displays right in the middle of things. This one had a collection of CDs. Of course what do I immediately spot lower right corner about second shelf up from the bottom but Red-Headed Stranger for $7.98. Of course, I had to get it. Interesting liner notes. Didn't realize the significance of it to his career or to country music. Self-financed and recorded for under $20K in a day and a half. It was his first recording for Columbia. This version: Columbia/Legacy The American Milestones; a 2000 Sony reissue produced by Al Quaglieri (not that I know who he is). Track listing seems a little odd. A couple of tracks clearly marked as "bonus". But also some before these that I didn't recall being part of the original release. Will have to check on-line about that.
Finally got the chance to sit down for a listen (10/10/13). Started with Prefuse 73/Vocal Studies + Uprock Narratives. Not for the uninitiated, but really fun if you like this Blip Hop type stuff.
Moved onto Blonde Redhead/Melody of Certain Damaged Lemons. Not sure how to label this band but they are indeed an alternative to the radio and a fun listen. This one is recorded quite well too.
Next up was The Dirty Projectors/The Gettysburg Address. This is not for the faint of heart but for those that like a little something different, it is a real gem. It is a themed piece that is a bit comedic in its tongue-n-cheek delivery.
Ended this listening session with The Flaming Lips/The Soft Report. This is a gigantic achievement for this band and is well worth a listen. For those who are not familiar with the Lips, this is a good way to check them out.
Had time for a two discs today. They were Blue Sky Black Death/Noir and Grizzly Bear/Veckatimest. I bought both of these three or four years ago. The BSBD disc is fun but after nearly finishing it I think its time to let it go. Thats how I felt about the GB release too. I guess I cant make every purchasing decision a keeper. Oh well. Hopefully tomorrow s listening session will be more fruitful.
On Willie Nelson, I have really enjoyed seeing him play solo on cable TV with just his well-used guitar. He has a real knack for that style. Dont know if there is an album of that stuff, but if there is and somebody can clue me in, Id love to check it out. The studio albums Ive heard were too produced and I just didnt enjoy them. Anyway, thanks for any comments on Willie. The minority report rocks!
Busted out with a little Willie Nelson "Stardust". Not a big country fan at all but Willie's voice sounds just so real on my system. Going to be picking up his new album "To All The Girls" on HD Tracks soon.
In my current playlist. Bob marley Teres Hammond the mills bros with count Basie social distortion Barclay James harvest collective soul ray Charles king crimson reverand organdrum moby
Deerhoof - Friend Opportunity. Incredible record. -Alright, I admit, it was in my car. But I've listened to it four or five times. This one will hook you good and not let go.
Wow, does that take me back. 1970 college dorm room, smoke so thick you could cut it, towel stuffed under the door in a fruitless attempt to...well you know. Pioneer receiver w volume set to 11. Not a care in the world besides finding a cure for the munchies at 2 a.m. in the backwoods of CT. Thx for the memories, Ghosthouse.
Same decade, similar memories, Swampwalker. The music still sounds pretty good today (okay some tracks haven't aged as well as others but still enjoying it). Also listened to Children of the Future and Brave New World last night. Planning on Sailor and Number 5 this evening (sans THC happy to say). Ciao.
Jimmy Thackery & the Drivers, "Sinner Street". The last tune, Blues 'Fore Dawn, brings tears to my eyes. Excellent guitar that really hits home for me.
ghosthouse-I was so young and naive then. I remember how surprising it was to hear rock played on a piano. Never had heard Jerry Lee Lewis and it was before Billy Joel. I thought Nicky Hopkins was the most amazing musician ever!
mmm Thanks MoFi. Guess I did not know she had a solo career. I will check her out 'though I think you and Tbooe are a lot more into solo female artists than I am. Regardless, glad for your input and "Thanks" (to all the other contributors as well).
Systen down due to basement renovation project. Thank goodness for earphones, Pandora & YouTube. Lately been enjoying Harold Budd and also Lunz (Tim Story & Roedelius). Beautiful stuff.
Mayer Hawthorne-"A Strange Arrangement" and "How Do You Do". Have you guys heard this artist? He is really, really good. His music is classified as "Neo-Soul".
This afternoon: Odetta - Blues Everywhere I Go. This is the best recorded CD, SACD or RedBook, that I've ever heard. My good friend Carole left me a copy in my mail box earlier this week. It is some serious good tunes. Check it out.
Finished off with Nils Lofgren, Acoustic Live. Well recorded live fun. Thanks again go to Carole.
It's hard to listen to anything else after these two because nearly all CDs that I know of cannot match the fine sound quality of these two CDs. Reference is certainly fitting here.
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