Elvis Costello - "Imperial Bedroom"
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@big_greg @slaw - I have that Ray Charles album on the original Monster "Super Disc" set that included a stereo 2-channel CD and a high definition multi-channel surround disc. The CD sounds pretty good, although Ray seems just a bit past his prime. Never really listened to the high-definition surround disc and I don't even have a multi-channel rig anymore. I was going to buy the RSD vinyl, but it was sold out at my indy shop. For me, the winner from the most recent RSD was "Sweet Relief - A Benefit for Victoria Williams". Was lucky to find a copy a few days after I missed RSD. It's a great selection of Victoria Williams songs by various artists. There are some really good interpretations on that album. |
@jek05 - Welcome to the best (and most popular) thread on AudiogoN. Thanks for sharing, and keep 'em coming... |
Paolo Nutini "Last Night in the Bittersweet" Cheating on my TT tonight. Ordered the Paolo Nutini record today, from the UK, so I'm streaming it from Spotify for now, until the vinyl arrives. My music buddy is in Scotland and Ireland for 3 weeks on vacation, and he heard this new (2022 release) Paolo Nutini there. Told me it's the best record of 2022, so far. I was skeptical, due to being familiar with Paolo Nutini from his minor hit - "New Shoes" from back around 2007. Anyway, "New Shoes" was a fun little pop song, but nothing to get too excited about. Streamed the new record - "Last Night in the Bittersweet" and it's fantastic! Really like it, hence the order of the LP from the UK. Hope the vinyl sounds even better. Recommended. Stream it first, before committing, if you too are skeptical. |
@6t5-gto - Very disappointed in the box set, and also the regular 20th Anniversary LP I bought and returned. Both are noisy and the vocals are recorded very hot and distort on a few of the tracks. I love the music on this album. Bought the CD when it was first released and was very excited when the 20th anniversary vinyl was released. Unfortunately, I’ve been disappointed with the vinyl. Wife bought me the box set as a gift because she knows I love David Gray. BTW, David Gray is touring and playing the entire "White Ladder" at each show. Missed him tonight in Cleveland. Too much family stuff. Hope to catch him when he swings back around to Nashville. Edit: Have you heard "Mutineers"? I like it better than "White Ladder" and the vinyl is fantastic... |
@mammothguy54 - Hey Joel! I have a copy of the MoFi - "A Salty Dog". The cleaning sticker I put on it shows I bought it in Dec 2018. I'm kinda frugal, so it must not have been too expensive. Hopefully you can find a nice one for a good price. It's a great album. |
@bslon - Do you Have either of the albums "Prelude" or the reissue "2001" by Deodato? Just curious. I've loved his interpretation of "Also Sprach Zarathustra (2001)" since I first heard it back in 1979. Really fantastic, IMHO, and the CTI releases have great sound quality. |
@loomisjohnson - I've never seen shawn of the dead. Sounds funny.... Have you ever heard "Second Coming"? I actually like it quite a bit. Especially the into and "Breaking Into Heaven". Listening to it again tonight. |
@boxer12 @slaw - Yep, I'm a big fan of Robbie Robertson's self titled album. I don't have any issue with the sonics of my copy, but I'm not as particular as some. His other solo albums are pretty good too, but not as good as the Daniel Lanois produced first album. Oh, and I'm pretty much a fan of anything that Daniel Lanois has touched. |
@scottiet - Welcome to AudiogoN and to the best, and most popular thread on AudiogoN. Keep 'em coming.... |
@big_greg @slaw and All who support Plaid Room Records, Thanks. This is my local record store, in nearby Loveland, Ohio, just about 10-15 minutes from me. They are really great people and I appreciate having them here. Stopped in today, for FOMO due to Greg's comments. Picked up one new record off of the "new releases" mailer: Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young - "Deja Vu" 50th Anniversary Remaster Have an old, wreaked copy. Finally springing for a new replacement. Managed to walk out with only one album. Maybe a first... |
Ran across a Rick Beato YouTube video today titled "WHY This is Rush's Greatest Song". I'm a huge Rush Fan, especially the middle period. Watching and listening to Rick geek out over "Xanadu" was a hoot. Check out the video if you like Rush, Like Rick Beato, or just like music. Here's a link to the video:
Oh, and on the TT tonight - Rush - "A Farewell to Kings" Thanks Rick! |
@slaw - I hear the call. Will answer soon... |
@boxer12 - There are definitely things I like about the album. Trying to decide it if all jells for me, into a cohesive whole. Or not... |