Whats playing on your system today?
I've always been a Trower and R Montrose fan. I buy only vinyl and admit I haven't bought any Trower since "Seven Moons". I've always loved the James Dewar era best. In order to join in here, I'll offer up a couple that rock in a different way and may be under the radar. The Russian Wilds "Howlin' Rain" Elephant Stone "S/T" |
nutty, Kansas was one of my favorite bands in high school. Saw them twice and out of all of the shows I've ever seen, they still stick out in my memory very fondly. Excellent musicians. I've bought so much vinyl lately that I won't be able to follow along by listening to everyone's recommendations, as it will take me a while to get caught up with these purchases. I will keep reading and do appreciate all of the recommendations. |
So, I will post a recommendation from my current purchases. I've been a big fan of Glen Hansard for a while. I have all of his solo stuff, his Swell Season work, his Ep with Eddie Vedder, and his great tribute to the late, great Jason Molina. I just finished listening to his band, The Frames "Fitzcarraldo" lp....wow! This guy just oozes talent. The Frames apparently have many other records, but since I only buy lps, I'll not ever hear them all. I urge you all to check his work out. |
bdp24, I've been getting into early Fleetwood Mac lately.. (Peter Green). Recently bought "In The Skies", good stuff! So far today, Springsteen "The River" The Commitments "Soundtrack" Stealers Wheel "S/T" (Intervention) Brandi Carlile "Bear Creek" Cleaned and ready for flattening before listening: Roy Orbison "Mystery Girl, Deluxe" Class of 55'" "Memphis Rock & Roll Homecoming" If you haven't heard the new MOFI 45 rpm Jefferson Airplane "Surrealistic Pillow" you are missing out! Cheers! |
nutty, Enjoyed the Ian Moore video. Check out some Dave Alvin here... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ii1gm9MTdbA |
ghosthouse, Thanks for you kind words. This (just) came to my inbox, http://www.yeproc.com/tony-joe-white-to-release-19th-studio-lp-rain-crow-on-may- His last lp "Hoodoo" was all analog and kicked butt! |
Today:...so far... Leslie West "Soundcheck" Alabama Shakes "Sound & Color" Ryley Walker "all kinds of you" LInk Wray "LIve at the Paradisio" (All of these titles are new to me/in my system. I just put in some new interconnects that I had burned-in for 150 hours at the manufacturer, so my findings should not be taken as a final conclusion, although, I will say, that listening to familiar lps, they are a noticeable/welcome improvement at this moment in time of their break-in.) nutty, ghosthouse: (The LW lp arrived dished, so I'll listen again after flattening. Most of the tracks are covers. To me, they are acceptable covers but not really stand-outs. Nothing against LW as an artist. I really wasn't all that impressed on the whole. I found that I liked the two instrumental tracks best upon first listen. The "Eleanore Rigby" cover, I found fresh/interesting. Overall, I was left feeling cold. There was never one time I felt the urge to tap my feet.) The AS lp... This is my first one. I've always been impressed when I've seen Brittany Howard sing. She's got chops! I love the band's sound and I think they are very talented. This lp was mastered by Bob Ludwig. With all of these things going for it, it is on the ATO label. I've been unimpressed 95% of the time with the end result on anything I've bought on the ATO label. I even bought the "lightweight clear vinyl". I really need to follow my instincts from now on. The RW lp. This artist is new to me. I think he'd be classified as folk. Upon first listen, he is obviously a very talented guitar player and songwriter. If you like John Fahey, you'll like RW. He brings a fresh perspective along with some vocals as well. A very good sounding lp. I have another one of his lps on order. (Bill Frisell also contributed to at least one track on Lucinda's "Down Where the Spirit Meets the Bone".) One of my latest record show finds... Link Wray "Live at the Paradisio". This is in no way an audiophile quality recording. However, the energy that the artist expresses in this set, his interpretation of these songs and the fact it was an analog recording, had me tapping my feet. An interesting comparison in some ways to the LW lp... to me any way. Arriving today, the MFSL Bob Dylan "45 rpm "Nashville Skyline". I will be comparing it to my original. An underrated BD lp. Since the original was recorded in stereo, I'm excited to experience what is to come. I ordered it in August of 2013. Long wait. All of the above should be classified as, FWIW. I do feel better now. |
Iron Butterfly "Metamorphosis". This is one of a few lps that just brings me back to my early days of listening to music. It never fails to transport me back to a better time. Simon & Garfunkel "Bookends". My all time favorite lp. This record still sounds SUPERB! It has all of the hallmarks of a great record. One that, upon ,each and every listen, has the same effect in, that it transports you into that specific, space, and time. ...which brings me to an appropriate ending... Ten Years After "A Space In Time".. Need I go further??? Have a great one all. |
All. I felt the need to explain... I grew up on R&R. I understand the music and how it affects . ( I have Triumph, Uriah Heep, etc...), out the wazoooo....) I also know that there's much more music out there to be discovered. I tried to be the "conduit" here. It seems to have failed. I value my time spent on these types of matters and, such, I have decided to move on. Good luck to you all and I hope your musical horizons will be expanded! Slaw. |
danvignau, Lots of music...I like your style! So far for me... Jethro Tull "Minstrel in the Gallery" (40th Anniversary/Steven Wilson) Drive-By Truckers "A Blessing & a Curse" (RTI/180gr) Sara Watkins "Sun Midnight Sun" Amy Winehouse "Frank" (2015/double lp) Edgar Winter Group "They Only Come Out at Night" Pretenders "Learning To Crawl" (MFSL) Widowspeak "S/T" |
