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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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Hello again. Glad to continue a conversation about Van Morrison's music. While I know Astral Weeks is well-regarded, that one never really caught on for me. Always found it a challenging "listen" that I didn't connect with. St. Dominic's Preview a little bit more accessible (Almost Independence Day) than Weeks but not a favorite. It has been quite a while since I tried either so I should go back and revisit...see if my hearing has improved ;-) Another that does bear mentioning for frequent listening: Back on Top (and in particular, The Philosopher's Stone). Haven't kept up with most of Van's output in the 2000s. Last things I bought some time ago were Keep it Simple (like that one a lot) and Born to Sing: No Plan B (don't think I've listened to all of it yet). That's it for now though there are plenty other gems to discuss. Best regards, Ciao
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@ghosthouse Guru is also my personal favorite which has been on regular rotation since 86’ when it was released. Veedon Fleece is a close second along with Astral Weeks, Moondance, Saint Dominic’s Preview and Poetic Champions. Being extremely prolific, I also have lots of Van in my collection from his later years. Unfortunately, I feel that none of his more recent releases come close to matching his prime output from the 70s and 80s. |
@ghosthouse Those are not only some of Van’s best, but they also happen to be among my all time favorite CDs. |
James LaBrie | A Beautiful Shade Of Grey "It Hit me Like A Brick" https://youtu.be/ihLZTI_a490?si=fGVCRM2uqnGn1I8Y N
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Bill Connors - Step It Only became aware of this 1984 recording recently but the 1994 Evidence CD has been frequently listened to since. Interesting chords and time signature changes not to mention melodic, virtuoso soloing. Very good sound quality with outstanding drumming and bass work by Dave Weckl and Tom Kennedy. Steve Kahn co-produced and contributes guitar on Track 6 (Twinkle). The last 3 tracks, 6, 7 & 9 (Flickering Lights) are favorites.
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