Warmed up with "Blackbirds" from the other day.
Laura Veirs "Troubled by the Fire"
I noticed Laura has a new lp out soon and when I went to order, saw that 3 of her previous albums never before on lp were now on lp. Ordered them all......yeah, I'm a fan. |
Yep, James......
I’d like to become a ’jazz guy’ I admit my lack of experience. Having said that, my Miles ’ lps bring me more joy as far as content than the Charles Lloyd did on first listen.
Now, big band/ swing, I love! |
My first listen to "Love-In" was unremarkable. I'm currently giving it a deep clean. I feel like I can grow into it somewhat....maybe more. For SQ, 8 maybe? I'll get back after another listen and the deep clean.
Now the Count Basie is a whole different ball game. Love it! The dynamics, the air, the soundstage is super ! |
The "88 Basie Street" is very close in SQ to many of the D2D lps I own. |
It's A Beautiful Day "S/T" Speakers Corner |
Was "WGR" a period pressing, @spiritofradio? |
Finishing up It’s A Beautiful Day , side 2
For those of you who mentioned the possibility of searching for a better copy of this lp, my Speakers Corner was enjoyable but I'd give the SQ an 8.5. Hope that helps. |
Listening to "Love - In" after a deep clean. Much better and more enjoyable. I think SQ - wise, it moved up to 8.5. The vinyl is way quieter. Even tapping my feet. |
Joni Mitchell "Live at Canterbury House -1967"
This triple lp comes in a beautifully presented jacket and the vinyl looks flawless. Side one up now. |
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Finished 4 sides of the Joni. This was done before her first studio record. One thing I find cool is her confidence/poise in her interaction with the audience. Also, her voice sounds SO young in that interaction yet so mature when she sings.
The 3rd lp on now. |
Well @spiritofradio, I wanted to make those earlier points on the Joni set in case I failed to do so later.
I mentioned that the vinyl looked flawless and it does but it's not perfectly flat. This won't affect any cartridge from following the grooves though.
She was battling bronchitis at this time and during one of her song intros, she asked for a bottle of water....or a Coke, then you here a guitar string break. She calmly asked to have someone fix the guitar then went on to sing the next song acapella. I heard her voice affected by the bronchitis on just one song, "Little Green".
I had some doubts about this set but they fell away as I listened to it. It isn't studio SQ but it envelopes you and has the ability to make you a bigger fan or a new fan. Highly recommended! |
It's good to see some friends.
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Walter Trout "The Blues Came Callin'" |
Listening to " Born in the City" from Walter Trout sounds eerily like Gary Clark Jr. |
@jbmac75,
Initially, Sarah was similar to Alison Krause. She's gone on to make a few solo lps, then trio'd up for "I'm With Her". |
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Sierra Hull "Weighted Mind"
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Sarah Jarozs "World on the Ground" |
Luna " Sentimental Education" |
Listening to Luna's version of Fred Neil's "Everybody's Talking at Me", a song I've mentioned several times in the past. Wow! |
Lou Reed "Rock and Roll Heart" |
Release The Sunbird "Come Back to Us" |
Eilen Jewel "Queen of the Minor Key"
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Madeleine Peyroux "Half the Perfect World" MFSL |
KT Tunstall "Kim" a 50% off Barnes & Noble find/coke bottle vinyl |
Eilen Jewel is such a great artist. Hope yaw'll will check her out. |
( I feel our country has a chance now) |
Nicole Atkins "Mondo Amore" |
Songs : Ohia "The Lioness" |
@bkeske,
I love your blues/rock days. |
Madeleine Peyroux "Careless Love" MFSL/freshly cleaned/rarely played |
@big_greg,
I'm glad you're on the WLP bandwagon.
Who.......I'd be surprised if that makes a substantial difference.
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Fleetwood Mac "Penguin" from the recent box. |
Madeleine Peyroux
"Everybody's Talkin'"
Wow! Another version.................. |
The Decemberists " The Hazards of Love" |
I own the Classic Records "Girlfriend". Didn't realize the new one had extra tracks.
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Cat Power is releasing another covers record soon. Yum!
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Hey @dayglow,
I assume by your last post you use a 0 - 5 scale?
If so, I'd recommend 0 -10 scale |
Mary Chapin Carpenter "Sometimes Just The Sky"
After it's first US clean |
Whether I hear faults in the recording process or not, I still enjoy listening to the music. It just so happens that the gear/room allows me to enjoy it all the more.
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Got these in this week so far,
Laura Veirs "Carbon Glacier" 1st time on vinyl
eels "Earth to Dora"
Steven R. Smith "A Sketchbook of Endings"
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Yep, I was a big Alpine guy for years, still have my Alpine CD head unit and amp in my old F 150.
Still gotta mount my open box Zephyr MIMC * ES.
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Laura Veirs "Carbon Glacier" |
Above should have been "The Lioness Sessions" |
Yeah, it's more introspective than the Magnolia Electric Co. stuff. |
@spiritofradio,
Just got the email from New West about Randall Bramlett’s latest.
After Nov 20th, there’s a sale..... |
