What LPs have you listened to recently?

S Clark · « **Reply #860 on:** 9 Dec 2009, 08:08 pm »

From the old movie "The Alamo". Recently I found a nice copy of the 45. Cleaned it up and played it about 5 or 6 time in a row.

kenreau · « **Reply #861 on:** 9 Dec 2009, 09:49 pm »

Quote from: vinyl_lady on 9 Dec 2009, 05:42 am

My Morning Jacket -- Evil Urges

This is a great indie rock album. I really like the way they incorporate the slide guitar into their music. James' lyrics are very spiritual.

x2. These guys are always in my top 5 of current bands. Jim James voice is out of this world and I would champion him as the best in the industry right now (for about 5 years running). I just picked this album up last week on vinyl and it is a nice pressing. It is a wide departure from their last album. They are a little Led Zep. like in that every album is significantly different. I literally just won a flea bay auction for $11.43 for "It Still Moves" 2x180 gr LP which is my favorite album. Zzzz not so much.

James is also part of the Monsters of Folk power group going around with M. Ward. I haven't heard any of it personally and have only read one luke warm review of it.

For a sampling of his celestial voice, you can see/hear James the 2007 Bob Dylan film, "I'm Not There" along with the band Calexico. He is the bearded one with the white painted face singing in the gazebo scene. Bizarre movie imho, but his performance is a high point.

If you want to see an absolute killer rock band live show (on TV/DVD) you must check out their concert film "Okonokos". All killer, no filler. They are tight and move like one big rock & roll machine that reminded me of watching original Lynyrd Skynyrd on film

They put on a great ACL show as well.

Kenreau

jsaliga · « **Reply #862 on:** 9 Dec 2009, 10:00 pm »

U2 - Boy

Remastered by Arnie Acosta, cut by Bernie Grundman, and supervised by
The Edge. This was just delivered a few hours ago and now that the end of
the workday is here I am getting settled in with these LPs. Kenreau, I can
say that these are quite a bit different from the U2 180g imports I commented
about earlier. This remaster of Boy sounds terrific so far after one side.
I haven't listened to my original pressing in a while, but I really like what I
hear from this remaster and I may even like it better than the original. The
one that will be most interesting to me is War, because I didn't think
the original sounded all that great to begin with. If the rest of these remasters
hold up as well as this one then I am going to be a happy camper indeed.

U2 - October

Remastered by Arnie Acosta, cut by Bernie Grundman, and supervised by
The Edge. Incredible.

--Jerome

Toni Rambold · « **Reply #863 on:** 10 Dec 2009, 01:48 am »

Mickey Jupp: Juppanese
Line Records

Mickey Jupp: Long Distance Romancer
Line Records

jimdgoulding · « **Reply #864 on:** 10 Dec 2009, 02:48 am »

Rough Mix- Pete Townsend and Ronnie Lane (Classic Records) with opulent sound
Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers Live at Keystone 3 (Concord Jazz)
Carmen McRae sings Lover Man and other Billie Holiday classics (Columbia)
Deguello- ZZ Top (WB)

jimdgoulding · « **Reply #865 on:** 10 Dec 2009, 04:36 am »

Andrew Hill- Point of Departure and One For One. Both, Blue Note LP's.

kenreau · « **Reply #866 on:** 10 Dec 2009, 06:40 am »

Quote from: jsaliga on 9 Dec 2009, 10:00 pm

U2 - Boy

Remastered by Arnie Acosta, cut by Bernie Grundman, and supervised by
The Edge. This was just delivered a few hours ago and now that the end of
the workday is here I am getting settled in with these LPs. Kenreau, I can
say that these are quite a bit different from the U2 180g imports I commented
about earlier. This remaster of Boy sounds terrific so far after one side.
I haven't listened to my original pressing in a while, but I really like what I
hear from this remaster and I may even like it better than the original. The
one that will be most interesting to me is War, because I didn't think
the original sounded all that great to begin with. If the rest of these remasters
hold up as well as this one then I am going to be a happy camper indeed.

U2 - October

Remastered by Arnie Acosta, cut by Bernie Grundman, and supervised by
The Edge. Incredible.

--Jerome

Thanks to you and Vinyl Lady for the heads up posting on the U2 reissues. It seems odd there are multiple reissues of the same albums on the market concurrently. You would think with The Edge & Grundman supervising one version, they would have not licensed them out at the same time, especially to an inferior operation. Oh well, buyer beware once again. Sounds like these are the ones to look for.

Thx
Kenreau

jsaliga · « **Reply #867 on:** 10 Dec 2009, 12:43 pm »

Quote from: kenreau on 10 Dec 2009, 06:40 am

Oh well, buyer beware once again.

I knew what I was buying. What I wasn't aware of was these remasters by Grundman Mastering and The Edge. One might think that I should have been aware of it given that this is U2...but my interests in music are pretty vast. Sometimes it is difficult to keep tabs on everything, and that is precisely why forums such as this are helpful. I'm thankful that Laura took the time to post in some detail about the remasters she had.

The three U2 180g import albums that I have were just that...imports. They were pressed in Europe and meant for distribution in Europe. This is not something new to the music industry. It is why Rolling Stones UK pressings on Decca sound different than US Pressings on London, or Beatles UK pressings on Parlophone sound different than US pressings on Capitol.

The exact same situation exists with CDs, btw.

--Jerome

vinyl_lady · « **Reply #868 on:** 10 Dec 2009, 03:18 pm »

Jerome's earlier posting prompted me to change my plans last night and I listened to October. It really is well done. In fact, I listened to it twice.

I am looking forward to June. Besides warmer weather, I have tickets to see U2 in Denver and Seattle. I saw the streaming video of the concert from Pasadena when they filmed it for the concert DVD and it looks like the most amazing U2 stage setting ever--perhaps topping Zoo TV and Pop Mart. Won't know for sure until I see it live.

Laura

jsaliga · « **Reply #869 on:** 10 Dec 2009, 05:05 pm »

U2 - War

Remastered by Arnie Acosta, cut by Bernie Grundman, and supervised by
The Edge. Oh my! What a nice improvement over the original release.
I have no reason to believe that The Unforgettable Fire and The Joshua
Tree will be any different. It is clear to me that great care and attention
were given to these remasters, because they sure sound like it. I just wish
the same team would issue proper releases on 180g vinyl of Achtung Baby,
All That You Can't Leave Behind, and How to Dismantle An Atomic Bomb.
I can do without Rattle and Hum, Pop, Zooropa, and No Line On The
Horizon.

U2 - The Unforgettable Fire

Remastered by Arnie Acosta, cut by Bernie Grundman, and supervised by
The Edge. The same high quality is present here that graces the other
remasters. Again, IMO this remaster is an improvement over my original
Island Records pressing. I don't think this album has ever sounded better.

U2 - The Joshua Tree

Remastered by Arnie Acosta, cut by Bernie Grundman, and supervised by
The Edge. What should have been the crowning moments on a lot of great
U2 music was marred somewhat by a defective record. The first LP was fine
and sounded truely great. Sadly, the second LP was bad and it needs to
go back for a replacement. But that won't stop me from recommending all
of these remasters. I think this is the best these classic U2 albums have
sounded since their original release. Highly recommended.

--Jerome

Toni Rambold · « **Reply #870 on:** 10 Dec 2009, 10:40 pm »

Ella Fitzgerald with the Tommy Flanagan Trio - Montreux '77
Pablo Records

Herb Ellis at Montreux - Summer 1979
Concord Jazz

vinyl_lady · « **Reply #871 on:** 11 Dec 2009, 04:24 am »

Quote from: jsaliga on 10 Dec 2009, 05:05 pm

I just wish the same team would issue proper releases on 180g vinyl of Achtung Baby,
All That You Can't Leave Behind, and How to Dismantle An Atomic Bomb.
I can do without Rattle and Hum, Pop, Zooropa, and No Line On The
Horizon.

Jerome,

It is my understanding that remastered versions of the other U2 albums are in the que. I am not sure of the timing. The Joshua Tree was first in 2007 to correspond with its 20th anniversary. Boy, October & War were released at the same time in 2008 and then The Unforgetable Fire just a month ago or so. If they are doing them in order, then Rattle and Hum would be next. I would like to see remasters of the three you mentioned. I also would buy a remastered version of Rattle and Hum. Like you, I have no need for another copy of Zooropa or Pop. I am finding that No Line on the Horizon is growing on me and I will probably be hooked on it after the two concerts this summer.

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I think this is the best these classic U2 albums have sounded since their original release. Highly recommended.
--Jerome

Sorry to hear about the quality control problem with The Joshua Tree. I now have listened to all 5 remastered albums and agree completely that they have never sounded better and strongly second your recommendation.

Laura

jsaliga · « **Reply #872 on:** 11 Dec 2009, 03:23 pm »

Quote from: vinyl_lady on 11 Dec 2009, 04:24 am

It is my understanding that remastered versions of the other U2 albums are in the que.

Well that is very good news indeed. Achtung Baby is a very important U2 album to me, and while it charts a new musical direction for the band it is also a stunning achievement IMO. Can't wait for that one in particular.

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Sorry to hear about the quality control problem with The Joshua Tree. I now have listened to all 5 remastered albums and agree completely that they have never sounded better and strongly second your recommendation.

The defective album is a minor inconvenience. The replacement will be here today.

--Jerome

vinyl_lady · « **Reply #873 on:** 12 Dec 2009, 12:59 am »

Johnny Maestro Sings His Biggest Hits with the Crests and the Brooklyn Bridge

I couldn't find an image for the cover. This was a walk down memory lane for me--a little Doo Wop from the late 50's and early 60's with The Crests (16 Candles; Pretty Little Angel; Trouble in Paradise; Step by Step; My Juanita) and some great harmonies with the Brooklyn Bridge (Bessed Is the Rain; Welcome Me Love; The Worst that Could Happen).

Laura

audiocheapskate · « **Reply #874 on:** 12 Dec 2009, 02:18 am »

This record was recommended to me by pumpkinman. Great tunes, especially Genesis. Thanks Bill!

Toni Rambold · « **Reply #875 on:** 12 Dec 2009, 02:37 am »

Mahler: Symphony No. 4
Kletzki, Philharmonia Orchestra
EMI

Van Morrison: It's too late to stop now
Warner Bros. Records

mmakshak · « **Reply #876 on:** 12 Dec 2009, 06:11 am »

"A Young Man's Guide to King Crimson"-2 lp's. I believe this is all analog. From what I've listened to so far, it sounds like a good replacement-as far as lack of scratches, etc., for some of their earlier stuff. The songs, so far, sound like an exact replica of the songs as they appeared on their albums. "It's a Beautiful Day at Carnegie Hall". It's all analog, and the first side sounds very interesting(I haven't listened to the 2nd side yet.). I always listen to the first side, so I can remember where I've left off.

mmakshak · « **Reply #877 on:** 12 Dec 2009, 04:54 pm »

"Heavy Traffic"(Greatest Hits). This is all analog, and includes: Side 1-"Dear Mr. Fantasy, Forty Thousand Headman(very nice), Smiling Phases, Shanghai Noodle Factory, Paper Sun. Side 2-"Feeling Alright(interesting), Heaven Is In Your Mind(nice), Medicated Goo(great), Coloured Rain(good), Empty Pages. This is my current fav(I get hung-up on some albums for awhile.). Good sound. On its own, this is a very listenable lp(note: I have an Oritek-modified Stereo 70-tubes). You can't go wrong if you pick this up.

Toni Rambold · « **Reply #878 on:** 13 Dec 2009, 01:51 am »

Jean Michel Jarre: Oxygene
Disques Motors

Works by Bach, Hanff & Pachelbel
Stricker, organ
Sarastro

vinyl_lady · « **Reply #879 on:** 13 Dec 2009, 10:53 pm »

Death Cab for Cutie--Transatlanticism

The Decemberists--Picaresque

A little indie rock from the Pacific Northwest