Post by cooksferry on Oct 14, 2020 22:00:21 GMT 12
Another night, another town so still music via the Fiio X5 which is really no handicap to enjoyment. Jason Molina(Songs Ohia), The Lioness Steve Young, Switchblades of Love, a long time pleasure. www.allmusic.com/album/switchblades-of-love-mw0000110483A shout-out to for the Grado GR8 in ear monitors. I'm not a great fan of iem phones but these embody the strengths that made the brand a favourite for years. Unfortunately inducing some stirings of regret for selling my RS1 set.
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Post by cooksferry on Oct 15, 2020 20:48:04 GMT 12
Nick Lowe, The Impossible Bird. Highly recommended.
Smog, A River Ain't too much to love.
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Post by foveaux on Oct 16, 2020 20:44:56 GMT 12
RH & the Egyptians fanboy here, always enjoy this fav album from 1986:  especially: psychy mood, melody and harmonies: always gets me. "...Save your illusions, For someone else, Save your illusions, For yourself..."
"I see music as a lifetime affair." [Rory Gallagher]
"Free - I miss that band, but when I look back, we were very young" [Paul Rodgers]
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Post by cooksferry on Oct 18, 2020 21:29:39 GMT 12
Steely Dan, Showbiz Kids the Steely Dan Story.
Not a major Dan fan and generally Can't Buy a Thrill and Pretzel Logic scratch that particular itch. However couldn't resist picking this one up to fill in a few gaps.
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Post by Owen Y on Oct 19, 2020 9:47:12 GMT 12
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Post by michaelw on Oct 19, 2020 10:05:37 GMT 12
Love the Dan !
Original albums are where the magic is.
For such pernickety, perfectionists they only released one good sounding compilation, the 1978 Greatest Hits double album.
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Post by cooksferry on Oct 24, 2020 19:42:31 GMT 12
Perfect night time listening
Tindersticks, No Treasure But Hope (cd)
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Post by cooksferry on Oct 24, 2020 20:06:41 GMT 12
And on to
Tindersticks, Tindersticks II. A random purchase several years ago and my introduction to the band this has remained a firm favorite and a regular listen.
Tiny Tears- the track that is more than any responsible for it's ranking in my collection. One play is never enough.
You've been lying in bed for a week now
Wondering how long it'll take
You haven't spoken or looked at her in all that time
It's the easiest line you could break
She's been going about her business as usual
Always with that melancholy smile
But you were too busy looking into your affairs
To see those tiny tears in her eyes
Tiny tears make up an ocean
Tiny tears make up a sea
Let them pour out, pour out all over
Don't let them pour all over me
How can you hurt someone so much your supposed to care for
Someone you said you'd always be there for
But when that water breaks you know you're gonna cry, cry
When those tears start rolling you'll be back
Tiny tears
You've been thinking about the time, you've been dreading it
But now it seems that moment has arrived
She's at the edge of the bed, she gets in
But it's hard to turn the opposite way tonight
Tiny tears
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Post by Citroen on Oct 24, 2020 20:31:40 GMT 12
I need to get me some of those records! 
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Post by cooksferry on Oct 25, 2020 12:29:23 GMT 12
I need to get me some of those records! Well worth any effort. The first two are probably the most immediate, the others may take a few plays for appreciation. MOV have done nice reissues of Tindersticks II, Curtains and Simple Pleasures. The first album is quite easily found on a Plain reissue(whatever you may think of that label). Post the first four records I've stuck with the cd releases. Some of those have been reissued with a cd of bonus tracks. If you really want a deeper dive there's the Clare Denis film scores 1995-2009. The vinyl version is nicely done by Constellation Records.
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Post by Citroen on Oct 25, 2020 13:22:47 GMT 12
No Treasure seems to available most places but unfortunately Flying Out doesn't have any others. Might have to stoop to Real Groovy...
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Post by cooksferry on Oct 25, 2020 13:29:29 GMT 12
I just picked up See My Girls 12" ep from Import Cds for a reasonable price. Unfortunately Amazon UK was the best bet once upon a time.
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Post by cooksferry on Oct 25, 2020 13:41:39 GMT 12
A rare visit to the music room and some lps.
Tindersticks, Curtains MOV double lp reissue.
Judy Dyble, Talking to Strangers. 2009 record from original Fairport Convention female vocalist. Limited, autographed copy from Tonefloat. Not really my cuppa,but ok in occasional doses. Plenty of help from famous friends like Robert Fripp(king crimson) Simon Nicol(Fairport) and Tim Bowness(No Man).
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Post by Citroen on Oct 25, 2020 14:15:31 GMT 12
Easier if you just sold me your copies
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Post by cooksferry on Oct 25, 2020 14:35:43 GMT 12
Easier if you just sold me your copies God loves a tryer 😄 Another seldom played item Mellow Candle, Swaddling Songs plus.... Nice double lp plus singles reissue of this rare and expensive release. As well as the original lp there's a 2nd vinyl consisting of demos and early works plus two 45s and a full size booklet detailing the short lived bands history. Rise Above Records 2011.
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Post by michaelw on Oct 25, 2020 16:06:13 GMT 12
two biggies from JB's weekend sale  the tom petty is a mixed bag; it's good to see the album finally re-issued, all analogue this time but the sonics of this eu remaster are a mixed bag. overall it's smoother, with a more balanced presentation but it lacks a bit of punch and the immediacy of my eu original. sides 2-6 sound better than side 1. excellent Netherlands pressing, flat sides with no funny noises. this 3 disc set is expensive but cheaper than an original pressing. bob is in top form, great songs esp. the 17min finale. excellent sound quality. average pressing quality on my yellow copy.  
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Post by Citroen on Oct 25, 2020 16:24:38 GMT 12
What sale?
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Post by michaelw on Oct 25, 2020 17:00:54 GMT 12
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Post by Citroen on Oct 25, 2020 17:04:08 GMT 12
Easier if you just sold me your copies God loves a tryer 😄 . Funny. I've often been told I'm very trying I figure if I say it often enough it will eventually become true. Or I'll piss you off so much you will instead donate all your records to the Salvation Army, and then I'll buy them from them for $1 a piece...I wish. Via Tidal, Curtains - Tindersticks.
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Post by Citroen on Oct 25, 2020 17:04:54 GMT 12
Thanks. They have a few Tindersticks lps too!
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Post by cooksferry on Oct 25, 2020 18:26:48 GMT 12
Thanks. They have a few Tindersticks lps too! I only see their latest. Do you see others(not that I'm buying)
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Post by Citroen on Oct 25, 2020 18:31:45 GMT 12
Gone!
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Post by cooksferry on Oct 25, 2020 21:05:23 GMT 12
Daniel Lanois, Arcade gold Top cd edition. This version comes with demo bonus tracks and is also available on Diverse Records as a double lp limited to 500 copies. Getting expensive.
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Post by cooksferry on Oct 25, 2020 23:19:30 GMT 12
Dust on the Nettles, a journey through the british underground folk scene 1967-72.
Three cd set with booklet in clamshell case.
An informative stroll through the great(Fairport, pentangle,incredible string band)lesser lights(trader horne, anne briggs, fresh maggots) to the obscure. 63 tracks in all.
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Post by michaelw on Oct 26, 2020 11:40:42 GMT 12
Didn't know there was an Arcadie special edition...
One of my fav DL solo albums.
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Post by cooksferry on Oct 26, 2020 14:50:57 GMT 12
Jeff Beck Group, Truth. Audio Fidelity hybrid sacd (sacd layer)
Purchased my first copy of Truth in 1970, long gone, but still have sacd, cdx2 and vinylx3. Sometimes you just can't stop at one.😏
As per Mr Beck's instruction this must be played loud.
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Post by cooksferry on Oct 26, 2020 15:02:32 GMT 12
Didn't know there was an Arcadie special edition... One of my fav DL solo albums. You might want to sample the extras if possible before chasing a copy Michael. Nothing life changing but it's a nice package. I think on balance I lean more towards The Beauty of Wynona as my fav Lanois release. Bypassed it for years just looking at rather unsettling cover but I've tuned into the slightly gritter sound on it over Arcadie.
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Post by michaelw on Oct 26, 2020 15:40:06 GMT 12
Just looking... Not a big fan of remasters and I prefer the original cover. 
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Post by cooksferry on Oct 26, 2020 16:16:35 GMT 12
Just looking... Not a big fan of remasters and I prefer the original cover. I do have a 1989 Aus lp with that cover. Last up today Led Zeppelin, Led Zeppelin. Their debut lp which is another I purchased on release and sits just behind LZIII on my personal ranking. Dragged out the Classic Records 200gm all analogue reissue, really good, explosive, dynamic and very crankable.
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Post by Citroen on Oct 26, 2020 17:51:42 GMT 12
LED ZEP II is probably my number one ranking. INTO THE WILD - Eddie Vedder, MOV release 
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