Tempest and the last one are my favorite since Love and Theft. Modern Times and Together Through Life are nice, but not as good. Robert Hunter makes things interesting and different. But it doesn't have any songs that stays with you in the long run. And the sound gets a bit annoying too
What is the best sounding version of the first two Big Star? I have them on LP but I don't know what from where and when. I bought them maybe 10-15 years ago. Reissue Sound is good, but a bit bright. I remember reading that it was the way it was suppose to sound. Sure, but you can always go for an orginal. I could use a warm and fatter sounding Big Star mastering
The sonics are what they are, generally more on the bright side, which is how it was recorded. I lucked into the Classic Records 200g Clarity pressings of this and Radio City in the Classifieds here about ten years ago at a fraction of what they go for now, and they sound fantastic, and are the only pressings I've heard that tame the sibilance, which is primarily the problem with these records. The pressing below was also released in 2009 on standard vinyl by Ardent, and has the same Chris Bellman mastering as the Classic Records issue. I've never heard it, but forum members have said it sounds good. Big Star - #1 Record Ones that would be easier to find are the recent Craft Recordings reissues. Don't have any idea how they sound, but Craft generally does a very good job, and there are available copies in the U.K. Big Star - #1 Record (Vinyl, US, 2020) For Sale | Discogs Big Star - Radio City (Vinyl, US, 2020) For Sale | Discogs
I love the TexMex stylings of Together Through Life. Thats enough to keep it memorable for me despite the songs maybe being a step down. Tempest feels like a mix of Modern Times and Together to me. Not my favorite but I enjoy it. Love and Theft is possibly my favorite Dylan album ever! Perfect 10 for me.
Love and Theft and Time Out Of Mind are both probably top 10 all time for me, although my 'lists' tend to change regularly if I make any.
Same for me - At first listen, World Gone Wrong, clicked for me - a great record. Still one of most listened records of his. Now listening to Black Sabbath's - Live Evil - my intro to Black Sabbath. Always loved Dio singing NIB.
Yes - Fragile 1971, Atlantic Records Just finished my first trip through this record front to back. I've never been much of a true prog fan, although I've been making more of an effort over the last few years and I'm starting to acquire the taste. Some of the vocals were shall we say, difficult, but outside of a few songs they didn't detract from my enjoyment. There are some jaw-dropping moments and surprises throughout, with some really nice songwriting. Pretty awesome.
Djabe (Hungarian band) and Steve Hacket recorded this beautiful "Life is a journey" in a church in Sardinia (Italy). it's a kind of mixture of folk, jazz, funk & prog. Very nice DVD to, Live performances in Hungary. I love it so much that I took the sequel, too: Back to Sardinia. (having a DVD too, wich, however, I didnt see, yet...) I reccomand both of them: it's really good music. The label "ESOTERIC" has done a fine job, here!
Sunday night into Monday morning at Jowcol Towers started with some recent acquisitions. At least a side each from: Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazlewood - Nancy & Lee Temptations- All The Million Sellers Louis Jordan - Golden Greats V/A - Duetsche Elektronische Music Volume One and moved on to Peter Rowan - Texican Badman Lucinda Williams- Southern Soul From Memphis To Muscle Shoals & More The Joe Ely Band - Live Shots Follakzoid- I The Pogues - If I Should Fall From Grace With God The Replacements- Pleased To Meet Me
Thats among my least favorite Yes albums. The main songs are classic but I hate sequencing all the instrumental interludes.
This one never sounds old to my ears. I first bought a copy back in the mid 70s. Speaking of "acquiring the taste" I hope you get around to listening to Gentle Giant. The albums released from 1971-1976 are their best work.
I'll definitely work them into the rotation. I don't think I've ever heard anything from that band, so I'm looking forward to it.
First spin for some recent charity shop purchases. Took a punt on this and made a mistake. Next stop the trade pile Jake sang a song each week on a chat show I sometimes watched with my parents. Quirkily amusing in a very English way I prefer my jazz less “polite”, but still much to enjoy here and has cleaned up remarkably well considering it’s age
That record kicks serious ass, I wore it out back in the day. Carroll was a poet whose light burned bright but not long. This song has one of my favorite ever rock guitar solos, by Brian Linsley. I want to lay beneath these sheets and never turn blue I want to hold you, hold you tight but never touch I want some pure, pure white; hey, we can nod all night We can do it without thinking too much I want the dilettantes and parvenues to choke on my wrists They think the pearls I wear are pills I want their gravity to shatter . . . but it really doesn't matter I got something in my eye that kills!
I adore Close to the Edge, The Yes Album, Relayer, etc. I've just never warmed to Fragile as an ALBUM. Am I forgiven?
But it's the best sounding record they ever recorded with plenty of brilliant music. The Yes Album, and CTTE are great but I can't listen to them anymore. Totally burned out on those two. As for Relayer and beyond, I can't stand the sound of the recordings. Going For The One is barely listenable despite some fine music. YMMV
Yes - Close to the Edge 1972, Atlantic Records I was slightly more familiar with this one than Fragile, but it's still pretty new to me and hearing it in sequence helped add context. On this listen, I prefer this album's relative focus. The format with three long tracks probably helps in this area. It seems slightly easier to digest, but no less interesting. I actually warmed up to the vocals on this one, there are some really nice melodic sections.
