Vampire Weekend - Vampire Weekend The Bird and the Bee - The Bird and the Bee Tilly and the Wall - Bottoms of Barrels Junior Boys - So This is Goodbye Fire on Fire - 5 Song EP The Mountain Goats - Heretic Pride The Headlights - Kill Them with Kindness !!! - Myth Takes Pale Young Gentlemen - Pale Young Gentlemen
Sonny Landreth - "Levee Town." Just got it. it's kind of eerie after Katrina. Great Zydeco Blues slide guitar and good recording too. Strong set of songs, no dogs! It's a few years old, anyone heard his newest release?
Duane Andrews, and Django Reinhardt. I was in Nova Scotia this summer, and while in Halifax the annual Jazz East jazz festival was playing. I caught one night only which opened up with Duane Andrews. He's a Django Reinhardt follower, and his playing was mezmerizing. I bought his CD (he only has one out) and it's been in regular rotation since. Since I enjoy his music so much I decided to check out his primary influence - Django, with whom I was previously unfamiliar. I bought the box set "Django in Rome" and it's great - 4 CD's, over 4 hours of live music, though it has the 40's era recording tone - kind of "tinny" sounding. If anyone is aware of good (ie at least near-audiophile) recording quality offerings from Django, I'd appreciate a recommendation. If interested in hearing samples of Duane Andrews - he has a web site: www.duaneandrews.ca As far as I know, the only way to get his cd is at one of his shows, or from his web site. If you do the latter, don't be surprised if it taks a long time to arrive. Mine took over 4 weeks. I think the distribution firm he uses is small, unless they had to print up more copies.
Always thought of him as a Jerry Wannabe, this release is wonderful. Several songs that remind me of Harvey Mandel during his "Baby Batter" period. Entire release is good, well recorded and a joy to listen to.
Thanks to the music encyclopedia, duanegoosen: Kraan - "Live in 1974" This CD is amazing! It has been remastered. Mostly instrumental. Think a mix of Golden Earring + early Genesis + Thin Lizzy + Rush + Primus, yet with an accessibility that would put a smile on the face of even those who don't care for those bands. A weave of melodic virtuosity, minus any wank factor.
Michael Brook - "Cobalt Blue" - I'm shocked that this guy is not the reference for most audiophiles. He's worked with Eno & Daniel Lanois, and he's on the 4AD label, so you can extrapolate from there. Or just buy it. It's superb.
I recently purchased Harry Belafonte Live At Carnagie Hall 8 box lp set 45 RPM.All I can say is WOW what a sound.So clean and transparent just like you are at the hall with a free ticket.
I recently purchased the Import CD re-masters of Tons of Sobs,Free and Heartbreaker by Free. Paul Rodgers and the rest of the band were really underated and it's a shame their only known by the single All Right Now. They were on the verge of making it when it all collasped. There is some really good Blues rock in these offerings and I'm picking up FREE Live which has like 5 bonus live cuts from that concert.
the "Seldom Scene, Live at Cellar Door". great acoustic progressive blugrass, killer vocals, great songs. These guys were incredible during this period. looking foreward to getting their first 5 or six albums.
"Borderland" by Tom Russell. Excellent folk-rock artist that I liken to a southwestern Harry Chapin. I took it to my local hi-end dealer to play and he now uses it to demo his Wilson Maxx's!
Johnny A's "Get Inside" on the Favored Nations label is absolutely the greatest new release I've heard of late. This is a genre bending/blending instrumental album that really showcases Johnny's astounding guitar talents. He effortlessly mixes rock, jazz, funk, & country, displaying one the cleanest techniques I've ever heard. Every guitar players magazine has been heaping praise on this one for good reason.
Oscar Peterson-Night Child(1979),rare fender rhodes keyboard album from the master pianist with Joe Pass in the quartet. The fender rhodes in the 70s touched many hearts.
Azymuth-Outubro(1980),Fender Rhodes keyboards on fire in this top-notch Brazilian Fusion blast from the past. If this stirs up 70s memories then click on www.fenderrhodes.com and browse through all genres of music with this unforgettable keyboard
I am familiar with Stings music and know Dominic Miller to be part of the band since 1991 when Soul Cages was released but I was pleasently surprised to find out that Dominic had released a few CD's of his own and the latest one "Shapes" is what caught my attention. It was a very good surprise to find out the music covered was great and the recording is awesome by any standards. I am glad I picked up the disk it was worth every penny.
Anyone interested in classical guitar pieces should look it up, the album is totally different to what he has been upto with Sting. If you don't like Sting, chances are you will like what Dominic has to offer.
I never heard him. While at The Avalon in Boston to see Living Colour/King Crimson (great show!) they played Tom Waits before & between sets. I really liked what I heard, now I can't get enough.
JJ Cale's new release, "To Tulsa & Back", a real treat for fans of his music, it's been quite awhile since he's released a new album, most recommended.
Hugh Masakela "Hope" very well recorded. I'll second The Bad Plus "These are the Vistas" its worth it just to hear Nirvanas "Smells like Team Spirit" from a three piece jazz band and also well recorded.
Marco, Yes Lhasa's "Living Road" CD it still listed as an import but available at Amazon for a hefty $26. Although I saw an used copy for $15 at the same site. Another CD I just re-discovered (at a friends hoouse) last week. It is the sound track from "In The Mood For Love" movie. I don't know if you saw the movie, it is one of these movies that even if it were a silent movie, one could not help but like it. You can listen to sound clips at amazon. I'm about order it.
Jewel - Indeed it is a treat! Thanks...I do enjoy these music threads for that reason....find someone who shares your tastes and it's a wonderful resource. I have not been able to find a copy of the new Lhasa you mentioned. It was not listed on Amazon.....is it an import? Or have my searching skills been tarnished by poor eyesight and or typing skills!?
Did you get the Qalan Kar CD? Yes, mostly percussion, but quite unique, and it really is amazing the sheer diversity of sounds they are able to get from those instruments.
I don't know if you searched some of my other responses, but another recent all time favorite which is sure to please someone of your tastes is Anouar Brahem, "Le Pas du Chat Noir" (hope I spelled all that right). Haunting and beautiful trio of oud, piano and accordian. I have never tired of this CD!
Thanks for the recommendation. Qalan Kar - I found a used, pricey copy ($21.95) at amazon. Wonderful stuff but I think, for me at least, this one might fall into the "very specific mood" category as it is almost all percussion. But yes I agree, it's a great find. I also noticed that you recommended Lhasa in another thread I had I. It is always a treat to find people with similar taste especially here, among the purists.
Jewel_hasan - Thanks for the recommendation of Emma Shaplin. I picked up Carmin Meo and really enjoy it! I would not have thought to mention it as being similar to Madredeus, though I do see where you're coming from. I'd say Madredeus' music is more acoustic and down to earth and subtle in comparison. It does not have nearly the range as Shaplin (WOW!). Shaplin is far more dramatic and and thickly orchestrated (at least on Carmin Meo). Both are beautiful female voices. Regardless it was a good call as far as I'm concerned as both are quite wonderful, and I'm grateful for the reccommendation!
OK, so here's another that I don't think I've mentioned that is a real show-stopper. This is an Iranian father/sons percussion team who go by Chemirani Trio. The CD is Qalan Kar. Could be difficult to find, but worth the search. Very engaging and remarkable percussion like you've likely never heard percussion (traditional Persian with some fusion infleunces I'd say...improvisational sounding.....the drums have voices!). Rapid fire....music to work by and get lots done! Great recording too....really shows off a well assembled system and not just in the bass. I don't think a single person has not gone away without asking and writing down the name of this CD if it were playing.
Killer covers of some Tom Waits, Stones aand Ben Harper - as well as a buch of gosspel/soul standards. This recording is really well recorded, rocks, and has a ton of eeling. Highly recommende.
Tahiti 80 - Wallpaper for the Soul Sugary pop from 2003. But its done very well. Honest ...
Sam Phillips - Rain Dance This album is quite old, but hey, I'd never heard her before. She makes great use of nostalgiac melodies to some good emotional pop tunes. I like her voice.
Paris Combo, so good you won't mind they sing in french. Gypsy music, sweet spanish and Italian melodies, cool american jazz and a smoky hint of Django Reinhardt all in one!!!!!!!!!
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