OK Guys, for you fans of Alt-Country/Americana I’m going to recommend a recording I’ve recommended a few times in the past. I believe this recorded was recommended here on AudiogoN several years ago, but I don’t remember who originally recommended it. Whoever it was, I thank you. It’s a wonderful recording.
Here goes: Chip Taylor and Carrie Rodriguez - "Live at the Ruhr Triennale". This is a fantastic recording by a couple of great artist, plus the band is really an All-Star Band. For anyone that doesn’t know Chip Taylor, he is the writer of both "Angel of the Morning" and "Wild Thing". He’s also the brother or Jon Voight. The aging Chip Taylor, and the very young Carrie Rodriguez (at the time of this recording) make great music together here. And the band is incredible - Bill Frisell, Greg Leisz, David Piltch, Kenny Wollesen and a special guest appearance by Buddy Miller.
This is playing on my system right now and I’m enjoying the crap out of it........
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@slaw - Saw your post from 1/13/2018 regarding The Cranberries - "Everybody else is doing it, so why can't we?" on Analog Spark LP. I've always enjoyed that album, but only had it on original CD. Put it in my Amazon wishlist yesterday and woke up this morning to the news of Dolores O'Riordan's death. Went to Amazon to purchase the Lp and it had gone out of stock. Ran over to my totally awesome LRS - Plaid Room Records in Loveland, OH and they had a copy waiting for me at the front desk since I had called ahead.
Anyway, really sad news regarding Ms. O'Riordan. I've always liked The Cranberries sound. The Analog Spark reissue is fantastic. Much better than my old original release CD.
Thanks for the recommendation.
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@uberwaltz - Sad news indeed. Enjoy her memory. The LP is fantastic...... |
@nutty - Where did you see Triumph in Norwood?
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Nutty,
Too bad the Gardens had to be torn down. Was a nice old building. Beautiful facade. Also housed 2 sheets of ice used by youth, high-school and college hockey and figure-skating programs, covering the Greater Cincinnati Area, UC and Xavier. Was a great loss to those programs. I spent many Saturday and Sunday mornings there for youth hockey with my son. I hope they do something productive with the site. |
Silversun Pickups - Swoon |
Jeff Beck - Loud Hailer (LP) - Holy cow! My favorite new record from the last several years. Who knew "they" could still make a record like this?.... |
The Pretenders - Learning to Crawl (LP) |
Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here (LP)
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Robin Trower - Long Misty Days (LP) Lunchtime Jams!
Listend to Jeff Beck - Loud Hailer (LP) again this morning. I'm still in shock over how much I enjoy this record for a 2016 offering. I don't recall hearing anything new I like better over the last few years. I think it's a great mix of classic and contemporary rock, blues rock and good songwriting. Throw in a big dose of protest and politics and it makes for a great listening session. Oh, did I mention the huge wall of sound? Will make your system sound BIG! |
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OK, one more lunchtime record.......
The Doobie Brothers - Toulouse Street (LP) Fantastic record......
Now back to work....... |
Tonight's lineup:
Joni Mitchell - Blue (LP)
Queen - A Night at the Opera (LP)
The Doobie Brothers - The Captain and Me (LP) |
Pulled out a couple of LPs from my high school days......
Dixie Dreg - What if? (LP)
Kansas -Leftoverture (LP) |
Talking Heads - "Fear of Music" on the original first release vinyl......
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The Stone Roses - "Second Coming"
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Slaw - Thanks. I really like it. I'm trying to figure out if I can get home from my annual Colorado Ski Trip a day early to see Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives in the awesome Memorial Hall in Cincinnati. |
Streaming Radio Paradise today. I'll let Bill choose my playlist...... |
Red House Painters - Songs for a Blue Guitar (re-issue Double LP)
Make Like Paper is killer........ |
@bdp24 - Thanks for the post about Lucinda Williams. I did not know she had re-recorded "Sweet Old World". I always liked that album and "Pineola" in definitely in my top 5 favorite Lucinda Tunes. I'll get the new "This Sweet Old World" next time I'm at my LRS or order it if my peeps don't carry it.
Can't wait to hear it. I really like her current backing band - Buick 6. I've seen Lucinda with the current band a few times now and they are very good. |
@bdp24 - Yep, Buick 6 is Lucinda's opening act on her tours for the last few years. They open with a cool instrumental set that really sets the mood for the show. They are a great sounding band IMHO.
After reading your post yesterday, I listened to "Sweet Old World" and "World Without Tears" last night. "Sweet Old World" was on an original CD. I think it sounded fine, and I've always been a big fan. I can say that it is slightly thin sounding, but I wouldn't have complained. If "This Sweet Old World" is better, I'm in for a treat. I do worry that Lucinda's voice may not be what it once was. But I'll wait to hear it before passing judgement.
I took a listen to "World Without Tears" too, also on CD. It is a much better sounding CD. Very full bodied sound. And
Doug Pettibone is AWESOME on guitar. Really good stuff. Yes, there are a couple of throw-aways, but the top 5 tracks on the album are very good. I love "Righteously", "Real Live Bleeding Fingers and Broken Guitar Strings", "Those Three Days", "Sweet Side" and "World Without Tears". Fine song writing and playing IMHO. |
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@cobbone1 - I don't think anyone can deny the quality of the voice of
Sir Thomas Jones Woodward! Add in your heritage and I think you're safe to listen to Tom Jones without fear of anyone pulling your man card. You're good to go buddy! |
@tomcy6 - I picked up the Lucinda record today at my LRS. I'm with you. I agree with your assessment. More to come soon as I try to digest the new record.......
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@bdp24 - My LRS - Local Record Store (In this case - Plaid Room Records, Loveland, Ohio)
I bought the vinyl LP. It is a double record on pink vinyl. The first 3 sides are the re-recording of "Sweet Old World" and side 4 is bonus tracks. The record sounds good. I just don't like the new versions of the songs compared to the originals. I especially don't like what she did to "He Never Got Enough Love" for which the lyrics are changed and it is now called "Drivin' Down a Dead End Street". So, the record is not thin sounding, like my original CD. But I don't like what they did to it. Nope, not one bit........
I wish they would have just re-mastered it (if possible) to make the original sound a bit fuller.
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@slaw - It will be interesting to hear your take on "This Sweet Old World" since you are not familiar with the original. Are you going to also buy, or listen to, the original for reference? Before or after?
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World Party - "Goodbye Jumbo"
I bought this on CD when it was released in 1990. It's an awesome album and it sounds great on CD, especially for a relatively early CD release. I see that it was released on vinyl, but I think maybe just in the UK. Anyone hear the vinyl? Worth the investment?
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@uberwaltz - Thanks for your comments regarding "Goodbye Jumbo" vinyl. I think I'll do a bit of research and order a copy. I really like the album on CD. I think it's worth a $20-$25 investment of a decent vinyl LP.
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The Bottle Rockets - "The Brooklyn Side"
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@uberwaltz - Can you recommend a record from The Waterboys? I missed that boat when it was sailin'....
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@ghosthouse - Thanks for the additional information. I will probably expand my World Party collection. Not sure if I'll start with the ARK collection or the original albums. I'll probably sample the albums on YouTube and decide from there. |
@simon - I Love Tony Rolletti! :~) |
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@slaw - I love "Where Hides Sleep". Allison Moyet and Yaz were regularly on my TT back in the early 1980's and they still find there way to my TT today. Great stuff and a great voice.... |
@slaw - Your Allison Moyet - "Alf" recommendation lead me to this album this morning -
Concrete Blonde - "Bloodletting"
Like Allison Moyet, Concrete Blonde's Johnette Napolitano has a huge voice that works so well with the pop, alt. rock music they were playing. I love this album (only have it on CD :~( )
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It's live music Wednesday at the Reubent house.
Band of Horses - Acoustic at the Ryman
And one of the most amazing recordings in my collection:
Chip Taylor and Carrie Rodriguez - Live From the Ruhr Triennale.
If you don't have this Chip Taylor and Carrie Rodriguez recording, you need it. A truly inspired performance and a great sounding recording....
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Tab Benoit - "Nice and Warm" The title track is one of my blues favorites. |
Based on some recent comments, I pulled out my old copy of UK's self-titled first album. First time I've listened to it in 20-30 years. Anyway, after listening to it, I realize why I haven't listened to it in 20-30 years. Not a fan. Really great musicians and great playing. I just don't care for the compositions. |
Wallflowers - Bringing Down the Horse - 20th Anniversary 2-LP Set
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@uberwaltz - was out of town for family wedding when I saw your reply about UK. I was going to ping you and send you my copy of the S/T LP. Anyway, glad you found both of them and I hope you enjoy..... |
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@kumakahn - You're Welcome. We're all in this thing together. Pass it on...... |
Humble Pie - "Smokin'"
And it is..........Smokin' |
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Nils Lofgren - "Acoustic Live" - Analogue Productions Double LP - A fantastic sounding recording of a very special live session. Nice stuff.
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David Gray - "Mutineers" - free digital download of the album received with purchase of tickets for his 2014 Summer Tour. Was a great show.
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Chet Faker - "Live Sessions" - No Diggity...... |
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Nutty,
The Tubes - What do You Want from Live is one of my favorites. Love it. Those guys were definitely on top of their game at the time of that recording. That was a band that knew how to put on a show! And the musicianship is outstanding... |
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Lots of Steely Dan. RIP Walter......
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Buddy and Julie Miller - S/T |
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