Post by Owen Y on Dec 3, 2019 17:42:45 GMT 12
There's always trepidation when 'maturing' artists, especially rock artists, decide that it's time to take on the 'torch song repertoire' or the 'classic American songbook' - eg. Dylan, Costello, McCartney, Rod Stewart... But I'm still a sucker for anything Chrissie Hynde & this, her 2nd solo album - is GOOD. This is ostensibly a Jazz album & she does it surprisingly, distinctively, soulfully, effortlessly well. But what's really good about the album (from what I've heard so far) is the production - not just the usual jazz orchestra with strings, but the backing is 'seasoned' here & there with ear-catching little 'dub' rhythm & electronica touches. I don't think I can hold out until Fremer's write-up, I'll be heading for WowHD or JBHiFi soon  Check out this cover version of (the Beach Boys') 'Caroline No'...
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Post by Owen Y on Dec 3, 2019 17:51:43 GMT 12
BTW, that's Chrissie's cover artwork, including 7 additional individual cover paintings for the 7" Singles Vinyl Box Set, a separate release. And nice Dave Brubeck cover art reference  ((Dble LP cover)  (7" Singles vinyl box set) 
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Post by michaelw on Dec 10, 2019 9:54:45 GMT 12
interesting. the clip sounds a bit over egged ? the pretenders acoustic set the isle of view has been in high rotation ever since it was released back in 1998
$60 at jb with the following description
Primary Format - Music - Vinyl
Artist - HYNDE, CHRISSIE & THE VALVE BONE WOE ENSEMBLE
Label - BMG
Music Genre - Popular
Music Genre Primary - Pop & Rock
Music Genre Secondary - Karaoke
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Post by Owen Y on Dec 12, 2019 10:10:22 GMT 12
Here's the first play, side 1. SQ seems excellent, surfaces pretty good so far. It may be my system, but I usually/often feel that EU-pressed LPs sound a bit (too) warm, bass-weighty, HFs slightly dulled in balance, overall not as 'fresh', open, dynamically 'alive' as US manuf vinyl. It may be a particular EU plant. I've only once directly compared EU & US pressings of the same record (Rosanne Cash 'The River & the Thread'). Sadly, disc 1 is slightly dished. (Disc 2 is still under glass, will play it soon)
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Post by michaelw on Dec 12, 2019 11:45:16 GMT 12
dishing in varying degrees is the norm now  i concur re- eu pressings, in my experience most noticeable with female vocals - rosanne cash, suzanne vega, lana del rey, fleetwood mac
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Post by Owen Y on Dec 17, 2019 12:07:34 GMT 12
The more I work my way into this album, the more I am impressed - sonically & artistically. The sound is big & intimate, bass deep & weighty. The arrangements of these well-covered tunes, have plenty of unexpected dub & electronic infusions in a spacoius aural mix.. Chrissie's delivery has consummate ease. She's not Nancy Wilson, but her phrasings, timing, are natural, unforced, earthy, with surprising range & maybe a bit edgy.
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Post by michaelw on Dec 17, 2019 13:12:14 GMT 12
i've listened to this a few times and can't get into it.
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Post by Owen Y on Dec 18, 2019 13:27:53 GMT 12
Having listened through both discs, if I have one criticism, it's that everything seems to be mixed & mastered a bit 'loud' - ie. dynamic range is reduced at the low/ppp end. The 'blackness', silence & nuance, end of things, is a touch compressed. This tends to be a modern trend, but a little disappointed to encounter it on this type of release. To be confirmed, stay posted.
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Post by michaelw on Dec 18, 2019 14:40:00 GMT 12
the CD has a DR rating of 7
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