What are you listening to right now?

invisible Pole · Post by **invisible Pole** » Sat Nov 04, 2006 5:18 am

Haven't met your wife, but I already like her.

strangerinthehouse · Post by **strangerinthehouse** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 7:18 am

Blood and Chocolate

Mr. Average · Post by **Mr. Average** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 3:37 pm

Miles Davis "Pangea" Japanese Concert. If you like the "In a Silent Way" sound, you will love this, although parts of Pangea kick ass.

Mike Boom · Post by **Mike Boom** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 6:42 pm

Normal Happiness and the free accompanying Moon Live CD - both awesome - the first half of Normal Happiness especially is all pop greatness - will take time to absorb the whole thing. "Boxing About" is the sort of pop song Elvis used to be so great at writing.

Otis Westinghouse · Post by **Otis Westinghouse** » Mon Nov 06, 2006 7:24 pm

Joanna Newsom, Emily, from Ys. Courtesy of the Hype Machine, of course. This LP has had the most glowing reviews I've seen in ages. Alexis Petridis: 'this CD will change your life'. Observer, Observer Music Monthly, The Word. My usual sources. All raving. She does sound amazing. Voice is arresting, can see why people relate her to Anthony and Johnsons, but the music is far more elaborate. She's a harpist, Van Dyke Parks arranges, and Steve Albini produces. One to buy on the strength of reviews and see if it does the same for you. Ys is a submerged Breton city, the Breton Atlantis, if you will. 'Eees'

mood swung · Post by **mood swung** » Wed Nov 08, 2006 8:37 am

and so far it is absolutely perfect for this rainy gloomy day.

strangerinthehouse · Post by **strangerinthehouse** » Wed Nov 08, 2006 3:32 pm

Working at the college.

Unfortunately I can't sing along to this in a crowded computer lab.

Mechanical Grace · Post by **Mechanical Grace** » Thu Nov 09, 2006 11:59 am

bambooneedle · Post by **bambooneedle** » Fri Nov 10, 2006 10:22 am

Who Shot Sam? · Post by **Who Shot Sam?** » Fri Nov 10, 2006 10:32 am

The Decemberists - The Crane Wife

Really very very good. I wasn't sure what to expect now that they've signed to Capitol, but this does not disappoint. The two versions of "The Crane Wife", "Shankill Butchers", "O, Valencia!" and "The Perfect Crime #2" are probably my favorite cuts. It gets a little big proggy with "The Island" (reminds me of their EP, The Tain), but happily so.

Chrille · Post by **Chrille** » Fri Nov 10, 2006 5:55 pm

I like this very much so far. The first half especially is absolutley wonderful. Anything else they did worth checking out?

Jackson Monk · Post by **Jackson Monk** » Fri Nov 10, 2006 6:48 pm

Chrille wrote:

I like this very much so far. The first half especially is absolutley wonderful. Anything else they did worth checking out?

Everything!!!!

Ok, so Swoon and Protest Songs are for the completist, but the others are all great.

Check out 'Jordan - the Comeback' and 'Andromeda Heights' They are both fantastic records. I also love 'The Gunman and Other Stories' but some fans are not so keen.

Jackson Monk · Post by **Jackson Monk** » Fri Nov 10, 2006 6:50 pm

Presently listening to New York City Serenade by Bruce. My favourite of all Springsteen songs

Otis Westinghouse · Post by **Otis Westinghouse** » Fri Nov 10, 2006 8:27 pm

'Is it true you only see
Desire as a self-figured creature
Who changes her own mind?'

Great song, great LP. I liked Swoon a lot too, especially Cruel. SMcQ is the one to get, though.

Bad Ambassador · Post by **Bad Ambassador** » Sat Nov 11, 2006 6:41 am

Otis Westinghouse · Post by **Otis Westinghouse** » Sat Nov 11, 2006 10:18 am

And it ain't in the shops till Monday! Recommended?

Came home last night to find the babysitter watching him on Later. Sadly I had to walk her home, so missed out. Damien Rice too. Hurried back for a minute of boring Kasabian (what is the fuss about there, I wonder?). Pisses me off the way Later doesn't have a regular repeat slot (or have I misssed that).

Bad Ambassador · Post by **Bad Ambassador** » Sat Nov 11, 2006 1:41 pm

Otis Westinghouse wrote:And it ain't in the shops till Monday! Recommended?

A quality online establishment of independent origins posted it early enough for it to arrive today. Got the gatefold vinyl edition that comes with a bonus 7" of 'Running The World'. I'd heard it a few times before, but gave it some decent attention this morning. Seems pretty good. Perhaps not as knockout great as the increasingly excitable Petridis suggested yesterday, but there's some really strong stuff on it. Anyone who was a Pulp fan will find plenty to like, but I don't imagine any new converts will be grabbed.

Who Shot Sam? · Post by **Who Shot Sam?** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 10:24 am

Unashamedly retro soul - the best possible kind. Me and the missus will be seeing James and his band in Troy, New York a week from Saturday.

invisible Pole · Post by **invisible Pole** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 12:34 pm

Bad Ambassador · Post by **Bad Ambassador** » Tue Nov 14, 2006 12:39 pm

Who Shot Sam? wrote:

Unashamedly retro soul - the best possible kind. Me and the missus will be seeing James and his band in Troy, New York a week from Saturday.

Indeed. I love that album. It was one of my increasingly large pile of records discovered thanks to Mark Lamarr's excellent Friday night / Saturday morning show on BBC Radio 2. Not sure if the internet streams can be accessed outside of the UK anymore, but recommended listening for all.

ReadyToHearTheWorst · Post by **ReadyToHearTheWorst** » Thu Nov 16, 2006 2:51 am

Radio 2's Mike Harding did an hour of Richard Thompson covers, complete with comments from the man himself, last night.

Some magical stuff, including the Del McCoury Band doing a Bluegrass take on 52 Vincent Black Lightening and our very own's End of the Rainbow.

RT said that EC has great taste, writes 27 songs a week, is an important artist, and so it's an honour for him to do one of his songs.

Should be available for a week here

Mike Boom · Post by **Mike Boom** » Thu Nov 16, 2006 8:43 am

I had forgotten how great Tommy is, way way ahead of its time. Really excited about seeing the Who tomorrow night.

Post by **BlueChair** » Thu Nov 16, 2006 8:47 am

A copy of this arrived from the record label yesterday and it is blowing my mind so far. Definitely showcases Waits' scope as a songwriter and performer, and is much more thoroughly enjoyable than Real Gone, which I found ultimately lacked something.

It comes out next Tuesday, so I encourage all Waits fans to grab a copy! At the very least, give it an important slot on your X-Mas wishlists!

mood swung · Post by **mood swung** » Fri Nov 17, 2006 10:17 am

Chrille · Post by **Chrille** » Fri Nov 17, 2006 11:51 am

Wait, Waits new album is not a compilation of outtakes and such? I was intending to get that eventually, but if this is all new material I must get it soon. I had forgotten about this upcoming Waits-release alltogether, so thanks for the reminder.

Currently listening to this:

Not enjoying it as much as Paris 1919, but there are several great songs here. Seems like there's alot of CDs of his that are worth getting according to allmusic.com, but is there anyone who could help me out in deciding which album to get next?