Nick Drake

Didn't he play any nylon string guitars ?

 

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Who did the art design for this ?
What did Nick think of his album covers ?

 

Nick's music suggests county cricket on a sunday afternoon, spot of tiffin anyone?

 

To be pedantic about it, county cricket traditionally wasn't played on Sunday. I don't know if it is now or not.

 

His clichés were never that tired. Despite the accent, public school background etc he was a poet in the Blake vein not bloody Wordsworth. You might have more luck with about 1/4 of Roy Harper's music if you want nostalgic songs of Englishness.

 

wasn't five leaves supposed to come out of blu ray Audio any one know why that all failed ?

 

Yes. A friend of mine dismissed his work recently by saying he's "one of those people it's trendy to like..." Sigh.

 

Yes, but make sure you get the U.K. version - the U.S. one doesn't have the bonus track.

 

It was on preorder and just never happened.

 

This is why I am happy to be unaware of trends.

 

SACD comp? What's it called? Does it sound better than Way To Blue?

 

You could argue the SACD comp is the best digital Drake-a couple of tracks I would prefer swopped out as a best of but there you go. It's called A Treasury. It was easy to pick up cheap at one time but a bit tricker to find now I think-there is a CD version so be aware.

 

Thanks! I can't believe I didn't know about this, I'm a gigantic Nick fan. Never seen it in the shops.

 

It's a bit like the "Heaven in a wild flower" comp was in the 80s. Goes under the radar.

I've seen this second-hand for €35, it had the best cuts of any comp until 'A Treasury' I'd say and a title taken from one of Nick's favourite poems by William Blake: 'Auguries of Innocence'.

 

The Treasury SACD didn't sell well from what I understand but has been around for years. It even has a surround mix.

SA-CD.net - Nick Drake: A Treasury

There is also a tribute album of jazzy Nick Drake covers on SACD called Poor Boy.

SA-CD.net - Poor Boy, The Songs of Nick Drake

 

Not surprised; today is the first I've heard of it.

 

It's why SACD failed as a mainstream format. The major labels were afraid of confusing regular CD consumers so they didn't heavily advertise their SACDs.

 

That A Treasury SACD is a great collection and the surround mix is a nice bonus. I got mine for under $10 a couple of years ago and it's well worth it. I see the prices have started to go up a bit on them, so grab one if you're on the fence. It could be the only Nick Drake we see on SACD.

 

I see others have already answered your query, but yes, it does sound better than "WAY TO BLUE". I have both, and love both, but the SACD is the best I have ever heard this music. Warm, detailed... Lovely. Worth every penny.

 

Used both steel, nylon.

 

Those were great reissues. Get the rest!

 

Does anybody know why Five Leaves Left is a stupidly high price for the LP? Bryter Layter and Pink Moon are both under £20 on Amazon but Five Leaves is nearly 4 times the price.

 

IMHO listening to his studio albums on a compilation is a great disservice. The original albums in their full length are some of the most perfect three album runs ever in pop/rock music.

 

I agree with this, but more often than not I reach for the A Treasury SACD. The sound quality edges out even the excellent 2010 Japanese SHM versions of the three albums.

 

That's a great question. Honestly I can't remember. It's been quite a while since I compared. I'd love to hear opinions from someone who's recently heard both the original CDs and the 2013 digital downloads.