What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report

Streaming my Brian Jonestown Massacre station from Pandora One

Mark Almond

Tonight was:

Antigone Rising-"From The Ground Up"

The Bodeans-"Best Of"

The New Pornographers-"Together"

Hey Pokey - good to hear from you. Hold ups while waiting for a moderator to clear a post can be frustrating…but no problems. Glad to hear what you are listening to. My system is in dry dock as it were, so listening with headphones off my Mac Air and mainly YouTube though I did also just recently find something called "MixCloud" which is where that Chronaut suggestion is located. Turns out he, Chronaut, (a Lithuanian, if I recall) is not a composer - at least I don't think so - but has put together and uploaded different "mixes". So far, "Modern Classical" is the one that hooked me most immediately. Actual artists used in his mix are noted so this provides another multi-branched path to more possible music. Among categories or key words, I do see "glitch" as per your fav Prefuse. I've been doing a LOT of sampling/dabbling although I did also spend a good bit of time listening to some early solo Joe Walsh, "Barnstorm" and "So What" among others. Pretty sure I already told you I bought "Blue Screen Life" and Information Retrieved" by Pinback. Like both but IR especially. OK for now. Ciao.

Well, I posted about 24 hours ago and not sure if that post is going to make it here since Ghosthouse has posted seemingly after I posted last night. This moderated post checking is killing me. Anyway, I digress.

So, today I listened to the following: Tycho – Dive. It was a recommendation from Ghosthouse and I’m finally starting to get it after a number of plays. I really like ambient and don’t have many in this genre so I’m glad to have been led to another cool band.

Then I listened to Younger Brother – The Last Days of Gravity. Another Ghosthouse recommendation. Also taking plenty of listens to get acquainted with but it has been a fun process.

Pinback – Blue Screen Life. I’ve actually listened to this one today and last Sunday as well. This is an incredible record. I just can’t seem to get enough of it. And it is superbly recorded as well.

Ending up the night as I type this is Pinback – Information Retrieved. This is their newest release and it is not as immediately accessible as the one above, but a great production as well. Really, just a real breath of fresh air for me.

Ghosthouse, I will go give a listen to the link you’ve left for me. Thanks. BTW – Still trying to work through some listening of the Varese piece I just purchased. It is Arcana/Ameriques/Ionisation conducted by Pierre Boulez. Hopefully it’ll grow on my.

And yes Ghosthouse, I’m still listening. Just hate the fact that when I post here on the Gon’ that every post is moderated and takes so long to go live. That really takes away from the continuity of the conversation. Thanks for all the great recommendations. And thanks for starting this thread. I really am enjoying it.

This link is for Pokey77 if he's still listening (and anyone else with similar tastes). Check out Chronaut and "Modern Classical", in particular.

http://www.mixcloud.com/Chronaut/

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.

Halie Loren "Heart First"
Van Morrison "Moondance" high res

Last night was:

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".

Volbeat - Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies

Issa Bagayogo, "Mali Koura"

Blackberry Smoke-"The Whippoorwill" I had the pleasure of seeing these guys live, in concert, on Saturday at the Ogden in Denver.

If you like kick-ass, hard drivin' southern rock-n-roll, you'll really like Blackberry Smoke. They ROCK!!!

They remind me of Black Oak Arkansas, 38 Special, Molly Hatchet that I grew up with.

"The Whippoorwill" is excellent. Almost every song is great and several are smokin'.

Highly recommended!!!

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.

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).

Ghost...yes, that's Richard's ex-wife. She has several solo albums out and all are terrific.

MoFi - is that Linda T. The ex of Richard?

Tonight was:

The brand new Linda Thompson release "Won't Be Long Now"...excellent. Highly Recommended!

Steven Wilson's new release "The Raven That Refused To Sing" on CD. Also available on Blu-ray Audio.
Great sound on all formats!

Going old school with The Style Council, "Confessions of a Pop Group".

Patty Griffin, American Kid (2013) - excellent!

Last night was:

Linda Thompson's brand new release "Won't Be Long Now"

The Plimsouls "Everywhere At Once"

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!

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.

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.

Your Saving Grace". God bless Nicky Hopkins.

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.

Steve Miller Band, "Your Saving Grace". God bless Nicky Hopkins.

Tonight's set list was:

The Beatles-"Revolver"

Billie Holiday-"Body and Soul"

China Forbes-'78

Tonight it was:

Rickie Lee Jones-"Girl At Her Volcano"

Roxy Music-"The Best Of Roxy Music"

Jennifer Warnes, FBR is great. I have the remastered version. Pretty cool.

Natalie Merchant-"Retrospective"

The Northern Pikes-"Big Blue Sky"

Jennifer Warnes, famous blue raincoat

Now listening to some Hope Sandoval and the Warm Intentions "Through the Devil Softly". Gotta pick up the new Mazzy Star album this weekend.

Lone Justice! Maria McKee!! I still have their cassette tapes. I'm going to soothe you baby! I am playing Lone Justice "Radio 1 Live in Concert".

Last night it was:

Lone Justice-"Shelter"

Marc Cohn-"Marc Cohn"

Janis Ian-"Breaking Silence". I forgot how wonderful this album is.

Jefferson Starship-"Red Octopus". A classic if there ever was one.

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.

Tboooe...here's a couple for you, if you can find them.

Liz Barnez-"Inkmarks on Pages"

Ariel Abshire-"Exclamation Love"

Both of these are EXCELLENT female vocalists and two of my favorite albums.

Damn Mofi! I thought Susie Suh was pretty damn obscure! You are a worthy musical opponent. :) I am going to have to really dig into my library now.

Tboooe...I already have all of the Susie Suh albums and I agree, she is great. I also really like Rachael Yamagata.

Glad you enjoyed Zee Avi Mofi!

Here is one obscure one if you like Fiona Apple or Rachael Yamagata: Susie Suh. Her new album The Bakman Tapes is good!

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

Tboooe...thanks for the recommendation of Zee Avi! I listened to it last night and really enjoyed it.

I also listened to the new Paul McCartney album "New". It is being touted as "Beatlesque". Not sure I agree. Need to give it another spin...

Now listening to the self titled debut from Zee Avi. She has a great old school vibe to her music and vocal style. Give her a listen.

Drunken Boat - Dressy Hat [Yesha ‎– 002]

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.

The new Patty Griffin "Silver Bell" and the new Diane Birch "Speak A Little Louder".

Both are excellent! Diane Birch is one of my new female singer/songwriter favorites. Her debut album "Bible Belt" is tremendous.

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 it’s time to let it go. That’s how I felt about the GB release too. I guess I can’t 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. Don’t know if there is an album of that stuff, but if there is and somebody can clue me in, I’d love to check it out. The studio albums I’ve heard were too produced and I just didn’t enjoy them. Anyway, thanks for any comments on Willie. The minority report rocks!