mondie Posted April 27, 2006 Author Posted April 27, 2006 James Blunt hey, l have thought about that one too (insert smiley here) Worth getting Hefty?
Mike.L Posted April 27, 2006 Posted April 27, 2006 yeah i think so, but after opening all three copies i ordered and finding all 3 skip at the same spot im kinda thinking they have a pressing issue... emails gone back to the US so lets hope their after sales service is good Wow on a side note i ordered alicia keys unplugged on vinyl and it is superb, powerful voice superb piano playing Emotional i had shivers on many tracks, something i would say 'do yourself a favour' come cd vinyl or sacd if you like any of her music, she even has a couple of covers which are sublime ... wild horses got a workout 4 times .... Best album ive bought for a long time.
Administrator StereoNET Posted May 1, 2006 Administrator Posted May 1, 2006 Maybe great on vinyl, but I wouldn't bother too much on Compact Disc with James Blunt. I bought the CD and found it lifeless and somewhat compressed Quite dissapointing actually. Dealing in the Reference Discs lately I decided to give the Opus Showcase (2005) a whirl. Its a hybrid SACD and has replaced my favorite test disc of Sheffield Labs (CD103). This CD has a great range of "musical" tracks from various genres and I just find it quite pleasing to listen to (entertaining). +1 into the cupboard for safekeeping, +1 into the CD player to use frequently 1
fuddbutter Posted May 4, 2006 Posted May 4, 2006 finaly i have taken Joss Stone out and been swapping between Tools 10,000days and George benson..
mondie Posted May 4, 2006 Author Posted May 4, 2006 So whats Tool's new album like Digital, l am tempted to get it?
Mike.L Posted May 4, 2006 Posted May 4, 2006 finaly i have taken Joss Stone out and been swapping between Tools 10,000days and George benson.. [/b] Which Joss stone, im a big fan of hers. Borrowed the new tool album... personally wouldnt buy it... Gearoge benson tool and Joss.... sounds like my music cupboards
Mike.L Posted May 16, 2006 Posted May 16, 2006 Had a vinyl meet in Brisbane over the weekend and found a few mint/sealed MFSL albums Blondie , 2 supertramp albums pat benetar and Spandau ballet, have spun the Blondie and one supertramp and they really are a step above a standard pressings.... 5MFSL for less than 150... :yahoo: My James blunt issue was an incorrect pressure guage that was reading about 1gram light and varied from there... cheap chinese digital crud ..
fuddbutter Posted May 17, 2006 Posted May 17, 2006 mondie - The tool album is not to bad, to many long intro's and odd music through out it and not enough of the good stuff. i like it and went and bought an original after i listend to a burnt copy. but for $20 that i paid it was worth it for the cover alone. el_hefty - dont know the name of the Joss album, it's her second one not the soul sessions wich im still meaning to get my hands on. George Benson is pretty funky and yeah i have some odd music in my collection.
Mike.L Posted May 17, 2006 Posted May 17, 2006 mind body and soul im guessing, its been pretty much written by her and elvis costello, a real artist and one of my favourites 1
Gav Posted May 23, 2006 Posted May 23, 2006 Any one remember, listen to or like any of these which I used to love listening to years ago. 1 Genesis . (The lamb Lies down on Broadway) 2 Pavlovs Dog (Pampered menial & At the sound of the bell) more old vynal Also baught Spiritchaser today just because of other people liked it I had know idea what it would be like have herd 3 times now it is very good and quite differant.
mondie Posted May 23, 2006 Author Posted May 23, 2006 Gav, l am not familiar with the Genesis or Pavlov albums you mention but absolutely love Spiritchaser, what an album that is :thefinger: 1
Grumpy Posted May 24, 2006 Posted May 24, 2006 I've just picked up this oldie. Remastered 24bit CD. Mink DeVille-Willy DeVille. Wow you can hear every plucked guitar string and the bass is soo right. 1
mondie Posted May 26, 2006 Author Posted May 26, 2006 Just got James Blunts album and love it. His music appealed because of the smart lyrics and emotion but l was really suprised at how good it is musically too. Track 7 is a deifnite standout, great album :biggrin:
Aslan Posted May 26, 2006 Posted May 26, 2006 Gav, you've just triggered a memory....................I've got Pavlov's Dog here somewhere........At the sound of the bell I think................must dig it out. Currently spinning lots of my old stuff now that I've got that warm valve sound happening. Andreas Vollenweider - White winds (Seekers Journey) and Down to the Moon Madonna's - Something to Remember Love those monoblocs.
Gav Posted May 27, 2006 Posted May 27, 2006 Gav, you've just triggered a memory....................I've got Pavlov's Dog here somewhere........At the sound of the bell I think................must dig it out. Back in the old days while chooofing the green weed I used to love Pavlovs Dog Pampered Menial, and Genesis ( The Lamb lies down on Broadway) im sure there were others but that what comes to mind at thr moment Currently spinning lots of my old stuff now that I've got that warm valve sound happening. Andreas Vollenweider - White winds (Seekers Journey) and Down to the Moon Madonna's - Something to Remember Is that Shanling gear looks awsome [/b] Gav, l am not familiar with the Genesis or Pavlov albums you mention but absolutely love Spiritchaser, what an album that is :thefinger: [/b] Spiritchaser is really growing om me, amazing sound. Gav, l am not familiar with the Genesis or Pavlov albums you mention but absolutely love Spiritchaser, what an album that is :thefinger: [/b] By the way what is the name of that new Prodigy album you are talking about in another post.
mondie Posted May 28, 2006 Author Posted May 28, 2006 Gav - The Prodigy album is "Always outnumbered, never outgunned". It died a quick death after the first single.
Gav Posted May 28, 2006 Posted May 28, 2006 After talking about listening to Genesis ( The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway ) on old Vynl, I was in the local music disspencer today and dicided to check out the Genesis section and low and behold there it was Genesis ( The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway ) so I just had to have it, Some really great memories & music for me in this one. Seriously If any one ever gets the chance have a listen to some of this Double Album or at least if you can down load this song( The Carpet Crawlers ) and give it a listen very musical. Also just in case you dont know Phill Collins & Peter Gabreil were in Genesis. Really enjoying Spiritchaser.
Tweaky Posted May 29, 2006 Posted May 29, 2006 Still trying to replace the best 12" 45rpm single . "Running up the hill"-Kate bush-a woofer buster if any. Amazing. :biggrin:
Aslan Posted May 29, 2006 Posted May 29, 2006 My favourite 45rpm job was Real Life's - "Master Mix"............a 12" with 5 of their best songs re-mastered. Superlative stuff.
Drizt Posted May 30, 2006 Posted May 30, 2006 So whats Tool's new album like Digital, l am tempted to get it? [/b] The 1st song "Vicarious" and 5th song "The Pot" are the standouts on the album. There are 2 filler sounds which are rubbish but the rest are excellent. I actually use "The Pot" in testing speakers at the moment. To see how they go at playing the very low volume voice (compared to the main voice/music) at the very start of the song. I don't know the technical reason why but some speakers seem not to pick it up aswell as others.
Guest Mondiee Posted June 1, 2006 Posted June 1, 2006 Dritz, Sounds like Tool is worth a listen, bring it along when you make it down for a session sometime :biggrin:
Drizt Posted June 1, 2006 Posted June 1, 2006 Dritz,Sounds like Tool is worth a listen, bring it along when you make it down for a session sometime :biggrin: [/b] No problems, ill bring a collection of my stuff along ... i think you would have to be a fan of maynard to like the album though... Its not a balls out rock and roll sort of sound like audioslave, yet not many bands are.
Iano Posted June 3, 2006 Posted June 3, 2006 Awesome thread this - great reading CDs I've had on so far this weekend:- REM - Automatic for the people (easily their best, big on atmosphere and instumentation) Diana Krall - The Girl in the other room Kraftwerk - Minimum/Maximum (2 disc live set)
mondie Posted June 8, 2006 Author Posted June 8, 2006 CDs I've had on so far this weekend:- REM - Automatic for the people (easily their best, big on atmosphere and instumentation) [/b] That one sure is from their golden period, love it. Document and Out of Time are also classics. Anybody heard a new album by a New York guy by the name of Beirut? Heard a few songs on Triple J, it sounds great, he is only a teenager but has one hell of a voice. Buying that one as soon as l can find it. What about Antony and the Johnsons, thats another group l have wondered about, any fans??
Mike.L Posted June 19, 2006 Posted June 19, 2006 crime of the century on mobile fidelity UHQR.... i had to open the seal to play it.... broke my heart till i heard it.
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