avecigrec
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hahahaha_totally
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How does African Rock sound? Interested in a copy and not sure which version to get.
Matt M
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Sounds great, loved the music. Has a few pops, but good overall.
SpintheBlackcircle
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Wicked Dreamer
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One of my locals got one copy of this album a week late and I was lucky enough to be the one to get it!
JohnnyCashFan
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Hemotep
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This week at my local someone traded in several albums that have been on my want list for a while. But it was terrible timing after my record store day splurging. So I limited myself to two.
Earthless - Live at Roadburn (on blue transparent)
And
Amyl and the Sniffers (Flightless edition on chrome)
Earthless - Live at Roadburn (on blue transparent)
And
Amyl and the Sniffers (Flightless edition on chrome)
Mr Moustache
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Rip_City
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Bought quite a few in my birth month, most of which were in person. Some variety, but definitely gravitated towards genres I've confided in over the years.
April Acquisitions
Local Label, Current Year, Soundtrack, and N&G RotM pickups
Jacques Charlier - Art in Another Way
Jenny Hval - Classic Objects
Yuzo Koshiro - Streets of Rage II Original Video Game Soundtrack
Sandro Perri - Impossible Spaces
Recent compilation from a local label (and favorite record store) Musique Plastique of esoteric minimal synth/post punk. I have a couple of the releases from them, and this Jacques Charlier archival release is the most different from the MP releases I also own. I'm hoping that the owner gets a date set for a new brick 'n mortar shop up soon...he texted me a week ago that it'll be done before summer starts.
New record from Jenny Hval is simply amazing. Solid quality press. Also my favorite art pop record of the year at this moment. Excited to see her later this month!
Took a visit to North Portland and scheduled an appointment to Final Form, a vintage video game shop and record store specializing in VGM soundtracks on vinyl. Ended up deciding on the classic Streets of Rage II OST after thumbing through the stacks. Amazing how those primitive electronics could produce such detailed music...bangers across the whole runtime! Yuzo Koshiro is the man.
I had recently listened to @BjorgenFjorgen's AotM selection and enjoyed it very much. Felt right to own a physical copy. Several elements drawn from the art pop and singer/songwriter genres that I enjoy.
Ambient pickups
Julianna Barwick - The Magic Place
Jeremiah Chiu & Marta Sofia Honer - Recordings From the Åland Islands
Akira Ito - Marine Flowers (Science Fantasy)
MLO - Oumuamua
I almost couldn't believe it when I saw The Magic Place sealed for $18 at Mississippi records in the new arrivals section. One of my ambient white whales!!! I had to scan the barcode on the back to ensure it wasn't an unofficial copy, but it is a legitimate copy of the original 2011 pressing. Discogs doesn't have any standard MSRP listings, so I don't know how this copy was distributed to a local store. Julianna had mentioned vaguely on her IG that she was planning a reissue, but I'm glad I have it now...especially since I will be seeing her in two weeks!!
Recordings From the Åland Islands is among my favorites for the year, and a top3 ambient album of the year so far IMO. A scenic and gracious recording.
Akira Ito's ambient gem Marine Flowers (Science Fantasy) is the other record I snagged at Final Form. Also of note at that shop are a bunch of Japanese imports and music, this being one that caught my eye.
Oumuamua is a recent release from my favorite label Music From Memory, specializing in esoteric ambient music from around the globe. This particular record features a mix of spacey ambient and ambient techno tracks, and the album art compliments well.
Jazz pickups
Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers - Moanin'
Sun Ra - The Magic City
Sun Ra - Lanquidity
Found this late 90s pressing of Moanin' at Mississippi Records. One I've been missing. Although, it seems that the BN80 has been recently restocked everywhere. I have an order of that one en route to compare.
I'M DOING IT. Trying out Sun Ra for quite literally the first time ever. I decided on Lanquidity and The Magic City as it seems the former is universally loved, while the latter was a recommended record by the Outer Sounds subscription service. Will be giving both a stream in the coming days, as I'm a bit far away from each in the collection playthrough.
Miscellaneous pickups
Armand Hammer, The Alchemist - Haram (signed)
Dirty Three - Horse Stories
Low - Trust
Low - Things We Lost in the Fire
I technically purchased Haram during the final hours of my no-buy March as the Armand Hammer show had concluded late on March 31, but I'm placing it here anyways.
Pairing Ocean Songs purchased from several months ago with the other DT classic.
I submit, I deeply enjoy many of Low's albums. Things We Lost in the Fire getting the recent repress was the best news.
Low - Secret Name
Melvins - lice-all
Arthur Russell - Another Thought
V/A - Heisei no Oto: Japanese Left-Field Pop From the CD Age, 1989-1996
I don't particularly care for the reissued artwork of this Melvin's album (nor the reworked album title), but thankfully it is here. Bonus that it comes on translucent red vinyl...no hype sticker indicating such.
I mentioned it before, but the Another Thought reissue is excellent. A bit pricy, but worth every penny.
Heisei no Oto is another MFM release. This one is a compilation of obscure Japanese music that skirts between city pop, synthpop, ambient, and electronic genres in an idiosyncratic manner. Very, very intriguing tunes.
April Acquisitions
Local Label, Current Year, Soundtrack, and N&G RotM pickups
Jacques Charlier - Art in Another Way
Jenny Hval - Classic Objects
Yuzo Koshiro - Streets of Rage II Original Video Game Soundtrack
Sandro Perri - Impossible Spaces
Recent compilation from a local label (and favorite record store) Musique Plastique of esoteric minimal synth/post punk. I have a couple of the releases from them, and this Jacques Charlier archival release is the most different from the MP releases I also own. I'm hoping that the owner gets a date set for a new brick 'n mortar shop up soon...he texted me a week ago that it'll be done before summer starts.
New record from Jenny Hval is simply amazing. Solid quality press. Also my favorite art pop record of the year at this moment. Excited to see her later this month!
Took a visit to North Portland and scheduled an appointment to Final Form, a vintage video game shop and record store specializing in VGM soundtracks on vinyl. Ended up deciding on the classic Streets of Rage II OST after thumbing through the stacks. Amazing how those primitive electronics could produce such detailed music...bangers across the whole runtime! Yuzo Koshiro is the man.
I had recently listened to @BjorgenFjorgen's AotM selection and enjoyed it very much. Felt right to own a physical copy. Several elements drawn from the art pop and singer/songwriter genres that I enjoy.
Ambient pickups
Julianna Barwick - The Magic Place
Jeremiah Chiu & Marta Sofia Honer - Recordings From the Åland Islands
Akira Ito - Marine Flowers (Science Fantasy)
MLO - Oumuamua
I almost couldn't believe it when I saw The Magic Place sealed for $18 at Mississippi records in the new arrivals section. One of my ambient white whales!!! I had to scan the barcode on the back to ensure it wasn't an unofficial copy, but it is a legitimate copy of the original 2011 pressing. Discogs doesn't have any standard MSRP listings, so I don't know how this copy was distributed to a local store. Julianna had mentioned vaguely on her IG that she was planning a reissue, but I'm glad I have it now...especially since I will be seeing her in two weeks!!
Recordings From the Åland Islands is among my favorites for the year, and a top3 ambient album of the year so far IMO. A scenic and gracious recording.
Akira Ito's ambient gem Marine Flowers (Science Fantasy) is the other record I snagged at Final Form. Also of note at that shop are a bunch of Japanese imports and music, this being one that caught my eye.
Oumuamua is a recent release from my favorite label Music From Memory, specializing in esoteric ambient music from around the globe. This particular record features a mix of spacey ambient and ambient techno tracks, and the album art compliments well.
Jazz pickups
Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers - Moanin'
Sun Ra - The Magic City
Sun Ra - Lanquidity
Found this late 90s pressing of Moanin' at Mississippi Records. One I've been missing. Although, it seems that the BN80 has been recently restocked everywhere. I have an order of that one en route to compare.
I'M DOING IT. Trying out Sun Ra for quite literally the first time ever. I decided on Lanquidity and The Magic City as it seems the former is universally loved, while the latter was a recommended record by the Outer Sounds subscription service. Will be giving both a stream in the coming days, as I'm a bit far away from each in the collection playthrough.
Miscellaneous pickups
Armand Hammer, The Alchemist - Haram (signed)
Dirty Three - Horse Stories
Low - Trust
Low - Things We Lost in the Fire
I technically purchased Haram during the final hours of my no-buy March as the Armand Hammer show had concluded late on March 31, but I'm placing it here anyways.
Pairing Ocean Songs purchased from several months ago with the other DT classic.
I submit, I deeply enjoy many of Low's albums. Things We Lost in the Fire getting the recent repress was the best news.
Low - Secret Name
Melvins - lice-all
Arthur Russell - Another Thought
V/A - Heisei no Oto: Japanese Left-Field Pop From the CD Age, 1989-1996
I don't particularly care for the reissued artwork of this Melvin's album (nor the reworked album title), but thankfully it is here. Bonus that it comes on translucent red vinyl...no hype sticker indicating such.
I mentioned it before, but the Another Thought reissue is excellent. A bit pricy, but worth every penny.
Heisei no Oto is another MFM release. This one is a compilation of obscure Japanese music that skirts between city pop, synthpop, ambient, and electronic genres in an idiosyncratic manner. Very, very intriguing tunes.
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Selaws
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@avecigrec is your man for all things Sun Ra but for my less knowledgeable input, I think you have started off with a couple of belters.Bought quite a few in my birth month, most of which were in person. Some variety, but definitely gravitated towards genres I've confided in over the years.
April Acquisitions
Local Label, Current Year, Soundtrack, and N&G RotM pickups
Jacques Charlier - Art in Another Way
Jenny Hval - Classic Objects
Yuzo Koshiro - Streets of Rage II Original Video Game Soundtrack
Sandro Perri - Impossible Spaces
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Recent compilation from a local label (and favorite record store) Musique Plastique of esoteric minimal synth/post punk. I have a couple of the releases from them, and this Jacques Charlier archival release is the most different from the MP releases I also own. I'm hoping that the owner gets a date set for a new brick 'n mortar shop up soon...he texted me a week ago that it'll be done before summer starts.
New record from Jenny Hval is simply amazing. Solid quality press. Also my favorite art pop record of the year at this moment. Excited to see her later this month!
Took a visit to North Portland and scheduled an appointment to Final Form, a vintage video game shop and record store specializing in VGM soundtracks on vinyl. Ended up deciding on the classic Streets of Rage II OST after thumbing through the stacks. Amazing how those primitive electronics could produce such detailed music...bangers across the whole runtime! Yuzo Koshiro is the man.
I had recently listened to @BjorgenFjorgen's AotM selection and enjoyed it very much. Felt right to own a physical copy. Several elements drawn from the art pop and singer/songwriter genres that I enjoy.
Ambient pickups
Julianna Barwick - The Magic Place
Jeremiah Chiu & Marta Sofia Honer - Recordings From the Åland Islands
Akira Ito - Marine Flowers (Science Fantasy)
MLO - Oumuamua
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I almost couldn't believe it when I saw The Magic Place sealed for $18 at Mississippi records in the new arrivals section. One of my ambient white whales!!! I had to scan the barcode on the back to ensure it wasn't an unofficial copy, but it is a legitimate copy of the original 2011 pressing. Discogs doesn't have any standard MSRP listings, so I don't know how this copy was distributed to a local store. Julianna had mentioned vaguely on her IG that she was planning a reissue, but I'm glad I have it now...especially since I will be seeing her in two weeks!!
Recordings From the Åland Islands is among my favorites for the year, and a top3 ambient album of the year so far IMO. A scenic and gracious recording.
Akira Ito's ambient gem Marine Flowers (Science Fantasy) is the other record I snagged at Final Form. Also of note at that shop are a bunch of Japanese imports and music, this being one that caught my eye.
Oumuamua is a recent release from my favorite label Music From Memory, specializing in esoteric ambient music from around the globe. This particular record features a mix of spacey ambient and ambient techno tracks, and the album art compliments well.
Jazz pickups
Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers - Moanin'
Sun Ra - The Magic City
Sun Ra - Lanquidity
View attachment 137432
Found this late 90s pressing of Moanin' at Mississippi Records. One I've been missing. Although, it seems that the BN80 has been recently restocked everywhere. I have an order of that one en route to compare.
I'M DOING IT. Trying out Sun Ra for quite literally the first time ever. I decided on Lanquidity and The Magic City as it seems the former is universally loved, while the latter was a recommended record by the Outer Sounds subscription service. Will be giving both a stream in the coming days, as I'm a bit far away from each in the collection playthrough.
Miscellaneous pickups
Armand Hammer, The Alchemist - Haram (signed)
Dirty Three - Horse Stories
Low - Trust
Low - Things We Lost in the Fire
View attachment 137433
I technically purchased Haram during the final hours of my no-buy March as the Armand Hammer show had concluded late on March 31, but I'm placing it here anyways.
Pairing Ocean Songs purchased from several months ago with the other DT classic.
I submit, I deeply enjoy many of Low's albums. Things We Lost in the Fire getting the recent repress was the best news.
Low - Secret Name
Melvins - lice-all
Arthur Russell - Another Thought
V/A - Heisei no Oto: Japanese Left-Field Pop From the CD Age, 1989-1996
View attachment 137434
I don't particularly care for the reissued artwork of this Melvin's album (nor the reworked album title), but thankfully it is here. Bonus that it comes on translucent red vinyl...no hype sticker indicating such.
I mentioned it before, but the Another Thought reissue is excellent. A bit pricy, but worth every penny.
Heisei no Oto is another MFM release. This one is a compilation of obscure Japanese music that skirts between city pop, synthpop, ambient, and electronic genres in an idiosyncratic manner. Very, very intriguing tunes.
Selaws
Well-Known Member
The Don Rendell / Ian Carr Quintet - Live (Columbia, 1969 First Pressing)
The Stan Tracey Quartet - Free An' One (Columbia, 1970 First Pressing)
Mosaics: The Life and Works of Graham Collier by Duncan Heining (Equinox, 2022)
Brit jazz goodness! "Live" is a proper rarity and I couldn't quite believe I was able to get this AND I have another on the way from the seller that's even more of a killer one...... Stan Tracey's music continues to play constantly on my mind and "Free an' One" has alluded me for quite a while. Finally, the hardback version of the Graham Collier biography has been out of print for a while and quite pricey, but they released a paperback and Duncan Heining dropped a discount code so I couldn't resist.
Boogaloo Joe Jones – No Way! (Prestige, 2022 Vinyl Me Please Classics Pressing)
Wow, what a great album! It isn't one that would have been on my radar otherwise so I'm thrilled with it, that opening track is MASSIVE! Very cool that they threw in the unannounced free slip mat.
Sun Ra Arkestra Under The Direction Of Marshall Allen - Live At Babylon (In+Out Records, 2022 Limited Signed Pressing)
Pepper Adams With The Tommy Banks Trio - Live At Room At The Top (Reel to Real, 2022 RSD Pressing)
In+Out records "signature series" has been brilliant (the Ron Carter's are great) and this Sun Ra release is signed by the legendary Marshall Allen! My local secured a copy of the Pepper Adams for me which I cant wait to dig into!
I'm a sucker for music-related T-shirts and sweaters. I went to uni in Preston and studied the bus station (brutalist architecture) and never knew it once had a record shop in there! Trunk Records have been releasing these sweaters and T-shits with old logos, for anyone interested.
Pete Brown - The "Not Forgotten" Association (Deram, 1973 First Pressing)
I went to a carboot sale this morning and picked up a decent pile (next photo). After I finished I was still waiting for my Fiancee so I popped around for another run through and saw a small pile that I had missed. I was checking the names in this album and it's some fantastic British jazz musicians (Kenny Wheeler, Jeff Clyne, etc) so I paid the quid asking. My jaw dropped when I saw what this is going for online, last sold on discogs for £130!!!
Bobby Henderson - Handful Of Keys (Vanguard, 1956 First Sample/Promo Pressing)
Jazz Warriors – Out Of Many, One People (Antilles, 1987 First Pressing)
Duke Ellington And His Orchestra - Ellington At Newport (Columbia/Philips, 1959 First UK Pressing)
Coleman Hawkins - Things Ain't What They Used To Be (Swingville/Xtra, 1967 UK Pressing)
Milt Jackson + Count Basie + The Big Band - Vol. 2 (Pablo, 1978 First Pressing)
Duke Ellington And His Orchestra - In A Mellotone (RCA Victor, 1959 First UK Pressing)
Chris Barber's Jazz Band - Barber At The London Palladium (Columbia, 1961 First Pressing)
The big carboot pile. Each cost a quid and looked clean (well, dirty but no scratches) so I couldn't say no. A few weeks ago I was chatting to a record seller at the carboot sale and mentioned that it was jazz I was interested in. He didn't have any but said he bought a large stack of records from a local hospital radio and would bring them next time. Well, as I was walking around he spotted me and called over, pointing to the jazz. Incredibly nice of him and I bought a few. They all look fantastic, the Chris Barber isn't one I would usually go for (not a fan of Trad/Dixieland) BUT it was mentioned in Joe Harriott's biography as he makes a noticeable guest appearance.
The Stan Tracey Quartet - Free An' One (Columbia, 1970 First Pressing)
Mosaics: The Life and Works of Graham Collier by Duncan Heining (Equinox, 2022)
Brit jazz goodness! "Live" is a proper rarity and I couldn't quite believe I was able to get this AND I have another on the way from the seller that's even more of a killer one...... Stan Tracey's music continues to play constantly on my mind and "Free an' One" has alluded me for quite a while. Finally, the hardback version of the Graham Collier biography has been out of print for a while and quite pricey, but they released a paperback and Duncan Heining dropped a discount code so I couldn't resist.
Boogaloo Joe Jones – No Way! (Prestige, 2022 Vinyl Me Please Classics Pressing)
Wow, what a great album! It isn't one that would have been on my radar otherwise so I'm thrilled with it, that opening track is MASSIVE! Very cool that they threw in the unannounced free slip mat.
Sun Ra Arkestra Under The Direction Of Marshall Allen - Live At Babylon (In+Out Records, 2022 Limited Signed Pressing)
Pepper Adams With The Tommy Banks Trio - Live At Room At The Top (Reel to Real, 2022 RSD Pressing)
In+Out records "signature series" has been brilliant (the Ron Carter's are great) and this Sun Ra release is signed by the legendary Marshall Allen! My local secured a copy of the Pepper Adams for me which I cant wait to dig into!
I'm a sucker for music-related T-shirts and sweaters. I went to uni in Preston and studied the bus station (brutalist architecture) and never knew it once had a record shop in there! Trunk Records have been releasing these sweaters and T-shits with old logos, for anyone interested.
Pete Brown - The "Not Forgotten" Association (Deram, 1973 First Pressing)
I went to a carboot sale this morning and picked up a decent pile (next photo). After I finished I was still waiting for my Fiancee so I popped around for another run through and saw a small pile that I had missed. I was checking the names in this album and it's some fantastic British jazz musicians (Kenny Wheeler, Jeff Clyne, etc) so I paid the quid asking. My jaw dropped when I saw what this is going for online, last sold on discogs for £130!!!
Bobby Henderson - Handful Of Keys (Vanguard, 1956 First Sample/Promo Pressing)
Jazz Warriors – Out Of Many, One People (Antilles, 1987 First Pressing)
Duke Ellington And His Orchestra - Ellington At Newport (Columbia/Philips, 1959 First UK Pressing)
Coleman Hawkins - Things Ain't What They Used To Be (Swingville/Xtra, 1967 UK Pressing)
Milt Jackson + Count Basie + The Big Band - Vol. 2 (Pablo, 1978 First Pressing)
Duke Ellington And His Orchestra - In A Mellotone (RCA Victor, 1959 First UK Pressing)
Chris Barber's Jazz Band - Barber At The London Palladium (Columbia, 1961 First Pressing)
The big carboot pile. Each cost a quid and looked clean (well, dirty but no scratches) so I couldn't say no. A few weeks ago I was chatting to a record seller at the carboot sale and mentioned that it was jazz I was interested in. He didn't have any but said he bought a large stack of records from a local hospital radio and would bring them next time. Well, as I was walking around he spotted me and called over, pointing to the jazz. Incredibly nice of him and I bought a few. They all look fantastic, the Chris Barber isn't one I would usually go for (not a fan of Trad/Dixieland) BUT it was mentioned in Joe Harriott's biography as he makes a noticeable guest appearance.
uvwxVinyl
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I felt really proud of myself for only picking up 2 items for RSD, then ordered a pair of Sun Ra albums from the UK that evening that are on their way, and made this "impulse" order the next morning that went in and out of my cart no less than three times before pulling the trigger - so much for self-control!
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The Ike Quebec is a boot and The Mars Volta was significantly cheaper than I'd seen it for anywhere else!
Delighted to see Shake Stew on here. You're probably well aware that Shabaka plays on this one.
I recommend their next album as well!
Selaws
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I haven't heard of Shake Stew, but going to add them to my stream list now!
avecigrec
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Haven't even listened yet, but it's been in the Shabaka section of my wantlist for awhile now. Excited to finally check it out, and your recommendation is noted- I'm pretty sure they have the next one at the shop too.
This was the first time I'd even seen a copy in Canada!
JohnnyCashFan
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Took a swing on a Like New Spaceazon Warehouse Deal for $17, top corner bends, not sure where that happened because it arrived in the ole poly bag!.., but was sealed and looks fine otherwise.
bettim84
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My April grabs:
First, the extreme budget section. Finally got the cheap copy of Zoot Allures I’ve been searching for; definitely my favorite Zappa album. David Live was basically a freebie due to extensive cover damage (now covered up by a black marker). Never Let Me Down was only $5 and in great shape. For as bad a reputation as it has, I quite enjoy the first half of the album. The wheels really come off on Side B, though. Ah yes and this CSNY album is mostly trash, but I’ll save my full thoughts for the hot takes thread or some other eventuality.
Now, now… here’s a proper Neil Young adjacent recording. I’m enjoying this Buffalo Springfield compilation, though not as much as Close to the Edge, which may be the best prog rock album I’ve ever heard. I’ve ignored Yes for far too long, but now I’m thinking that was a mistake. The Stones b-sides/leftovers compilation is mostly mediocre but does have a couple of absolutely killer tracks (which tbf is how I’d describe 90% of Stones albums). As for the Jeff Beck twofer… I have no idea why I’d ever listen to these again, but I’ll probably unnecessarily hold on to it for no good reason at all.
Uriah Heep is weak sauce but “Easy Livin’” is a jam and I do have a soft spot for the early days of British heavy metal. Back in Black is a $5 copy that replaced my $1 copy. One of these Priest albums is far better than the other, but Point of Entry features “Desert Plains,” which is one of my favorite metal tunes ever.
Switching over to jazz land, these are all quite different. The live Brubeck is excellent, and the Yusef Lateef is a fascinating listen. The Tommy Flanagan is a Monk tribute that mostly highlights how much more I like Monk’s playing than basically anybody else ever. And this Miroslav Vitous album features an insanely top-class ensemble… but unfortunately the compositions are a bit undercooked.
This one is a jam.
First, the extreme budget section. Finally got the cheap copy of Zoot Allures I’ve been searching for; definitely my favorite Zappa album. David Live was basically a freebie due to extensive cover damage (now covered up by a black marker). Never Let Me Down was only $5 and in great shape. For as bad a reputation as it has, I quite enjoy the first half of the album. The wheels really come off on Side B, though. Ah yes and this CSNY album is mostly trash, but I’ll save my full thoughts for the hot takes thread or some other eventuality.
Now, now… here’s a proper Neil Young adjacent recording. I’m enjoying this Buffalo Springfield compilation, though not as much as Close to the Edge, which may be the best prog rock album I’ve ever heard. I’ve ignored Yes for far too long, but now I’m thinking that was a mistake. The Stones b-sides/leftovers compilation is mostly mediocre but does have a couple of absolutely killer tracks (which tbf is how I’d describe 90% of Stones albums). As for the Jeff Beck twofer… I have no idea why I’d ever listen to these again, but I’ll probably unnecessarily hold on to it for no good reason at all.
Uriah Heep is weak sauce but “Easy Livin’” is a jam and I do have a soft spot for the early days of British heavy metal. Back in Black is a $5 copy that replaced my $1 copy. One of these Priest albums is far better than the other, but Point of Entry features “Desert Plains,” which is one of my favorite metal tunes ever.
Switching over to jazz land, these are all quite different. The live Brubeck is excellent, and the Yusef Lateef is a fascinating listen. The Tommy Flanagan is a Monk tribute that mostly highlights how much more I like Monk’s playing than basically anybody else ever. And this Miroslav Vitous album features an insanely top-class ensemble… but unfortunately the compositions are a bit undercooked.
This one is a jam.
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avecigrec
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I think this is a great entry twofer. Lanquidity is universally loved for good reason and is definitely one of the most accessible Sun Ra albums - especially of the stuff recorded after '61 (and even most of the stuff recorded before '61 wasn't released until the late '60s or '70s anyhow!) It's the most groove-laden album they recorded and you're not going to find anything else quite like it in the Sun Ra catalogue (that said, I'd recommend The Other Side of the Sun and On Jupiter as its closest kin!)
The Magic City is one of the most definitive/important/iconic Sun Ra albums for sure! It very well captures the transformation of the Arkestra's sound in progress - they would make their way much further "out" in the years to follow but this album features many of what would come to be key components in their omniversal journey. Dedicated to the earthly city where Sun Ra spent his childhood years, the title track provides an insightful look into the long-form musical experiments that would come to be far more prevalent in the Arkestra's recorded output.
I very sincerely hope you enjoy them both and am always more than happy to further nerd out about Sun Ra any time, so certainly feel free to hit me up!
Rip_City
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Thank you for this. I'll be trying Lanquidity tonight at work but will save The Magic City for a time when concentration on tasks is not required.
MikeH
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