@intone,
I like Andrew Bird...admittedly I’ve not kept up since "Noble Beast".
Welcome, BTW!
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Re-listening to some lps I liked recently...
The New Basement Tapes "Lost on the River"
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I heard a (new to me) artist today that I was so taken by, I bought everything on vinyl I could find, which wasn't but 2 (lps). Much more available on cd.
Thea Gilmore....check her out!
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Johnny Cash "American III: Solitary Man" !!!
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@boxer12,
That comparison will come after I have a chance to listen in my system. I don't mean to put you off, but she is so 'new' that I don't want to make any comparison until I have a chance to experience her music in my system first.
Thanks for your interest!
BTW, I’m going to see Shovels & Rope/ Son Volt tomorrow! I have side one of Yes "Tales of...." in my cleaner right now.
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Well, my first reaction to the Yes lp is, the dynamics suffer. This is the Rhino re-issue/re-master. The overall, seems clear in that some compression has taken place. Not to the extent that this version is unworthy, just that it is noticeable. I'm not an expert on this band.. just a fan who has heard much better.
Check out my reports of The Yes Album. Now that's what I call a damn good sounding record in either version.
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Low? I think I own some Low?
Actually, I do own that exact lp!!
I just returned from a family issue. Drove 75 miles.
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I think I'm going to play MJ's "Thriller". |
Just cleaned my Eagles "Live" / 80's /dbl/lp
I thought it was in rough shape but thankfully it looks really good. "Doolin - Dalton", "Seven Bridges Road"..... need I say more?
The cover looks like a road case.
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The Eagles lp really sounds good. No bar code. Right before the digital revolution. Worth looking for if you like the band.
( I had forgotten, but Joe makes a statement that he is running for president and wants our vote.)
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@boxer12,
One thing I found interesting regarding Thea Gilmore when I was looking through her discography....she has an lp with Sandy Denny.
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@reubent ,
Thanks, I'm hoping Shovels & Rope will show me why they are the headliner.
Very excited about the show!
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That Eagles "Live" lp sounded so good, I was motivated to pull out a record show find I never paid much attention to...
Eagles "On The Border" Quadra disc.
I’m setting my hopes low. There’s only one way to go from there, that way.
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My admission: I don’t have an original "On The Border" to compare this version to.
(The original textured cover is nice.)
Hopefully this will change soon. I eyed an original at my last record show outing but did not pull the trigger.
Next record show...June 24th..
I do feel comfortable in saying, there are noticeable aspects in the soundstage that aren’t normally there on the majority of lps I have heard. Good...Bad..? Can’t say yet.
This is the fun part for me..
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Bob Dylan "30th Anniversary Celebration" 3lp/original pressing.
Halleluiah!
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Here’s the others I got in, so far:
Eyelids "854". Their first, recently repressed (4th pressing) orange vinyl
Fruit Bats "Echolocation". Their first, recently repressed.
The Ballroom Thieves "Unlovely" Thanks to @spiritofradio.
NRBQ "High Noon" 50 year retrospective.
My first NRBQ. Figured this lp would be the best way to get an overall feeling for them. Bought it based on some of @bdp24 suggestions.
Mastered by Kevin Grey @ Cohearent Audio. |
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Glad to hear Greg. Is he on Discogs?
I actually had two good experiences on Discogs lately except for them leaving any feedback. |
The Son Volt/Shovels& Rope was excellent! S&R seem to just ooze talent. If I didn’t know better or had my eyes closed, I’d swear there were 4 or 5 musicians on stage instead of two. I got a replacement Son Volt "Notes of Blue" lp and "Ballymena" 10" / 45rpm lp while there. |
Gary Clark Jr. "Black & Blu"
later....
Son Volt "Notes of Blue" & "Ballymena"
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Queen "News of the World" Abbey Road/half speed |
"Ballymena" is awesome! If you're a SV fan, you should get this one. SQ is excellent...songs quality is excellent. |
Live "Mental Jewelry"
currently cleaning...
Lindis Farne "Roll On. Ruby" WLP
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Devon Allman "Ride or Die" (Recommended, very highly!) |
Aerosmith "Get Your Wings"
Alice In Chains "Jar of Flies/ SAP" original pressing...sounds fantastic!
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The Ballroom Thieves "Unlovely" |
War on Drugs "A Deeper Understanding"...up next. |
Welcome @615-gto.
The Beck lp is a damn good one, for sure.
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The Black Angels "Death Song" |
Black Keys "El Camino" 45rpm |
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Johnny Cash "The Man Comes Around" |
again...Devon Allman "Ride or Die"
cleaning... Thea Gilmore "Ghosts and Graffiti"
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Magnolia Electric Co. "Josephine" !!! |
Lower Dens "Twin Hand Move Ment" |
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@6t5-gto,
I’ve had the Flaming Lips "Heady Nuggs" 2006-2012 box sitting around ready to be cleaned for a while. Something else to look forward to....
@boxer12,
"Josephine" is remarkable!
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Jet "Get Born" original press
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I don’t have a lot of Mayall but A Hard Road is so far, my favorite.
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My experience with Japanese pressings are quiet vinyl, yet not always great SQ . |
Instantly, there’s an increased sound stage, a greater sense of depth. Mind you, I own 3 copies of this lp. Increase in definition. An increased tone to the percussive brass struck |
I thought you'd give me some suggestions Brian.
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Welcome @tuzarupa
Love some Count Basie! |
Son Volt "Notes of Blue" / "Trace" |
my freshly cleaned, original... Hot Tuna "Double Dose" |
Tift Merritt "Traveling Alone"
Dbl lp/Box set
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The Leon Russell lp was a disappointment sonically. Musically, maybe in line for one of the best freshmen lps ever.
Up now..Eric Clapton/JJ Cale "The Road to Escondido"
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I saw this week that Audio Fidelity is closing it’s doors. So I went to find anything still available from them on vinyl I don’t have...
Leon Russell "S/T".
It’s currently in the cleaning process and will be on soon.
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@boxer12,
Cubists Blues, seems interesting, given the musicians listed. I'll check it out.
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@reubent ,
Although I’ve never seen Brandi, I do own most of her lps. She is unique in that she doesn’t try to copy anyone or anyone else’s motivations. She is her own artist. She seems to be true to herself, would be my best way to describe her.
The ’twins" are pretty phenominal in their own rite. On her live lp, they perform an otherworldly rendition of "The Sound of Silence".
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Nikki Sudden "Texas"
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The EC lp just didn't do it for me tonight.
Right now.. Gary Louris "Vagabonds"... yes….an underrated lp for sure!
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