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".
nutty, you're right about chris stapleton--the guy's gotta lotta soul. his more trad stuff is generic but he's a real way with a stripped down ballad. this is a country record for people who don't like country
I really, really liked Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers. At first. But there was something about them, or more correctly, about him, that didn't wear well with me. I at first just lost interest, eventually coming to actually dislike him. I know a lot of others still like him, and I appreciate that.
But I was in my favorite Portland record store yesterday, and out of their system came a sound I recognized, a sound I love; it was The Dwight Twilley Band, a long-time favorite of mine. Wait a minute, no it's not. It's Dwight singing backgrounds on "Strangered In The Night", a song on the first TP & THB album. Now THAT'S more like it! Everyone who has and likes that album, give a listen to "SITN". See how much better that song is than the others on the album? Now, go and buy the first Dwight Twilley Band album, Sincerely. Prepare to be blown away!
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, S/T. 1976 "American Girl" which closes out the disc, has in the 40 years since become a classic-rock radio staple. The song updates the idea of American Folk, incorporating rock’s muscle and swagger even as Petty’s lyrics keep it utterly grounded in workday humanity.
More Tom P. and the Heartbreakers, "Refugee" "Free Fallin’" "I Won’t Back Down"
Christine Perfect: the Complete Blue Horizon Sessions Chris Hillman: Biding My Time Stills & Collins: Everybody Knows Neil Young: Hitchiker Alison Krauss: New Favorite
Okay...I hear you on the LB/CM. I like Lindsey’s guitar playing in FWM, though I tend to prefer the older FWM of Peter Green or with Bob Welch (esp. Penguin & Mystery to Me). Not a huge fan of Lindsey solo...have only Out of the Cradle. Maybe, left alone, he is too perfectionistic and overworks stuff, squeezing the life out of it. Not sure. Definitely talented but not a lot of depth for me.
@toddverrone You can thank Spotify Browse/Discover for that one, Todd. It was a Spotify recommendation. Took a little bit to hook me. First time (first couple, maybe) I didn’t really "get it" - but kept coming back anyway... being drawn back. It’s definitely a gem. He’s in a duo worth checking out but a totally different sound than that solo album: "I'm Not a Gun". Glad somebody else likes Lavandula.
giving it mixed review so far..has the bright guitar in your face sonic fingerprint of Buckingham...dont hear the moody blues genious of Christine at work enough... lead off track hints at the brilliance of better Fleetwood Mac but as Tom Petty sang ” the A&R man dont hear a single
You are very welcome (speaking for all, if I may). Glad you are finding new music here. Obviously, this isn't the only thread that'll help in that regard. Nutty's "What's playing on your system today?" is another good one.
How are you liking that McVie/Buckingham album? Haven't checked that out yet.
first thanks to all who contribute to this thread - your inputs adding to my musical awareness - so easy w streaming service to instantly checkout what YOU are listening
Christine M / Lindsey Buckingham the new one Symphonic Rock - The British Invasion Vol 1 ( a $1.50 Goodwill flyer) Zero ( featuring the lyrics of Robert Hunter) Springsteen : 18 tracks ( also a Goodwill acquisition) Fiona Apple: Extraordinary Machine
i picked it up at Goodwill and am really impressed by it....will seek out some more of his stuff
this eve i loaded up the musicbank again:
Crash Test Dummies: I don’t care that you don’t mind Peter Gabriel: Shaking the Tree Manfredo Fest: Jungle Cat Joe Beck : Beck & Friends John Coltrane: Blue Train
tomic601, I listened to the Robben Ford you posted, excellent recommendation! Robben Ford, Supernatural "Nothing to Nobody" https://youtu.be/cD2DVyPM0B4
loaded up the Mac changer in the vintage system....cranking Cornwalls...
Etta James : Life, Love and the Blues Rush: Counterparts Ceseria Evora: Cafe Atlantico Passengers : Original Soundtracks 1 Robben Ford: su p ern a tu ral
The Jayhawks - "Hollywood Town Hall". Monster albums. Really fantastic stuff IMHO. One of the best from the early '90's. Helped put Americana on the map and helped bring the genre to my attention. Was lucky to see them back in the day. Great band....
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