Post by: River Don on July 06, 2020, 05:40:47 pm
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9a239ZI3iYI&feature=youtu.be
The video has a nice bit of brutalist concrete, floating about in a Chris Nolan style too.
Post by: Glyn_Wigley on July 06, 2020, 08:12:12 pm
Post by: wilts rover on July 06, 2020, 08:48:57 pm
The Red Planet, the new Rick Wakeman album, four sides of prog rock heaven in a gatefold album with a pop-up spaceman sleeve - oh yes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGD7EKQv2Rw
Post by: knockers on July 06, 2020, 10:16:40 pm
Post by: sha66y on July 07, 2020, 07:21:20 pm
But right now....IAMX
Post by: ravenrover on July 07, 2020, 07:59:30 pm
Post by: wilts rover on July 07, 2020, 08:43:43 pm
Rough and Rowdy Ways
Any good?
Post by: ravenrover on July 07, 2020, 09:25:44 pm
Post by: BillyStubbsTears on July 08, 2020, 01:16:45 am
For the first time in a long while, I can say I'm actually into a new release. The comeback track from Doves - Carousels.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9a239ZI3iYI&feature=youtu.be
The video has a nice bit of brutalist concrete, floating about in a Chris Nolan style too.
Ta for that RD. I'd pretty much given up on Doves ever coming back. This sounds like something from Some Cities era with a beat box and a bit more poptimism. First impression is that it might be too catchy to have long life, but we'll see.
Post by: SydneyRover on July 08, 2020, 08:28:13 am
I like the simple trumpet and piano accompaniment works the best.
Post by: River Don on July 08, 2020, 09:25:24 am
I quite like a bit of Latino stuff too. The interesting thing I've noticed is when black American musicians and hiphop artists are talking about underground music that inspires them they often mean jazz. Pretty obvious I suppose, jazz is woven right through hiphop and house music.
Post by: River Don on July 08, 2020, 09:44:05 am
For the first time in a long while, I can say I'm actually into a new release. The comeback track from Doves - Carousels.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9a239ZI3iYI&feature=youtu.be
The video has a nice bit of brutalist concrete, floating about in a Chris Nolan style too.
Ta for that RD. I'd pretty much given up on Doves ever coming back. This sounds like something from Some Cities era with a beat box and a bit more poptimism. First impression is that it might be too catchy to have long life, but we'll see.
It isn't a beat box. It's a sample of one Tony Allen, an afro beat drummer I wasn't familiar with. Brian Eno rated him as the best drummer in the world apparently but he's past now. It's worth googling him, beats just flow out of him.
Post by: SydneyRover on July 08, 2020, 11:02:56 am
Sydney, Ever now and again I find myself being drawn in by the cool sleeve art to listen to a bit of jazz. John Coltrane, Bill Evans. Nice!
I quite like a bit of Latino stuff too. The interesting thing I've noticed is when black American musicians and hiphop artists are talking about underground music that inspires them they often mean jazz. Pretty obvious I suppose, jazz is woven right through hiphop and house music.
RD, i've always been a fan of beat, R&B, blues, soul but never understood jazz, I still can't say I now do but a friend & colleague has had quite often had this on in the background at meetings so I borrowed all he had and played through it till I got to this one.
Post by: Herbert Anchovy on July 08, 2020, 12:02:41 pm
MOAK - Rap/Hip Hop from London. Quite political with lots of social commentary. If the Clash formed now they’d sound like this.
Percy - An indie/ rock band from York
Eva Layne - You could listen to her singing and swear her songs are some undiscovered Dusty Springfield bootleg. Beautiful.
Post by: wilts rover on July 08, 2020, 04:48:06 pm
Think it needs a few listens to decide but up there with some of his better work
I have read a lot of good reviews about it. I have the vinyl on order (keeping my local shop going) so will let you know my opinion when it turns up in a couple of weeks.
Post by: silent majority on July 08, 2020, 04:59:02 pm
Rough and Rowdy Ways
Yep, I've been listening to it too. It does need a few listens but I would say its a masterpiece and will be judged as such.
Been listening to Homegrown by Neil Young as well. Apparently he recorded this when at the height of his career but never released it.
Post by: NickDRFC on July 08, 2020, 07:37:43 pm
Post by: bahrain rover on July 09, 2020, 01:53:12 pm
Nightwish, Human Nature.
Post by: The Mighty Brian Rowe on July 09, 2020, 03:40:08 pm
The new Fontaines dc album is pretty goodThe 'new' new album? Thought it wasn't out until end of July
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Post by: knockers on July 09, 2020, 07:26:46 pm
The next tour is priced at over £30 with fees though so not for me. First saw them supporting Shame with HTMLD the other year. £10 for all three!
Post by: The Mighty Brian Rowe on July 09, 2020, 10:12:45 pm
I was given an AirPlay copy by someone who works on an internet radio station and it’s as good as the three songs they’ve released as singles this year.I was there too if it was Leadmill show. Superb band. I got ticket for Leeds show but agree it's getting silly at £30 a pop.
The next tour is priced at over £30 with fees though so not for me. First saw them supporting Shame with HTMLD the other year. £10 for all three!
P.S. send me a copy of the new record please ;-)
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Post by: River Don on August 28, 2020, 11:47:28 pm
I was hoping it was some lost cool rare groove soul I didn't know but it's something more modern and it's not really a song. Still, a nice little mellow sound to it.
https://youtu.be/RSdNxtDbWvY
Post by: BillyStubbsTears on August 29, 2020, 01:50:01 am
I've been listening tonight to this lost classic from 10 years or so back. My form of Amerikana.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://m.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DHjDR5NX6Pdw&ved=2ahUKEwi82a7jlr_rAhXCSRUIHfMuB8sQyCkwAnoECAQQAw&usg=AOvVaw2qJWxgjbYfXbRmdBmofGsD
Post by: RobTheRover on August 29, 2020, 08:01:00 am
Absolutely fantastic. Gets better and better with every listen.
Today is Record Store Day so I'm off to pick up my chosen vinyl this morning (pre-ordered 3 (Carter USM, New Order, The The).
And I got tickets to see Idles this week too. That's not til May next year though (assuming gigs are back on)
Post by: River Don on August 29, 2020, 11:08:15 am
https://youtu.be/H8rumyup0Os
IKEA used it but they got it from a film, apparently the actor Ryan Gosling had found it and suggested it was used. Whatever, it's a cracking little song and her voice in it is pure gold. Always worth a listen.
Post by: BillyStubbsTears on August 29, 2020, 12:16:54 pm
I do have an ideological stance that advertising should not be allowed to use prior music. Ever since that Lurpak advert that had the temerity to arse about with the Agnus DEI from Fauré's Requiem, which is one of THE most greatest music creations of all time.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://m.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DVGHLriHhvtg&ved=2ahUKEwjxzOH5o8DrAhX0nVwKHSRxA0s4ChCjtAEwAHoECAkQAQ&usg=AOvVaw0k3bAIPhAxUsEm5kFZ6mTs
It is THE most emotionally charged 5 minutes of music I have ever heard and some t**t in an advertising agency chose to use it to signify the "sophistication" of f**king butter.
Here's the full piece. Someone once said that only an atheist like Faure could write a Requiem that was so emotionally moving. He wrote it for his own mother's funeral and it shows. I want this at my funeral and I want everyone to bawl their eyes out.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://m.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3Dq1FKoPO-S2w&ved=2ahUKEwi-hefnpsDrAhWGUcAKHbb6AUIQyCkwAnoECAUQAw&usg=AOvVaw0Lce6Azpzqmx1-Yyl1NeIZ
Post by: River Don on August 29, 2020, 01:07:52 pm
Post by: Herbert Anchovy on August 29, 2020, 01:18:12 pm
Pop up Jim Bob by Jim Bob (ex Carter USM)
Absolutely fantastic. Gets better and better with every listen.
Today is Record Store Day so I'm off to pick up my chosen vinyl this morning (pre-ordered 3 (Carter USM, New Order, The The).
And I got tickets to see Idles this week too. That's not til May next year though (assuming gigs are back on)
Back in the 90’s I saw Carter and 808 State support Madness at the Birmingham NEC. One of the greatest gigs of my life.
Post by: Herbert Anchovy on August 29, 2020, 01:20:59 pm
That's a gem RD. Never heard of Penny and the Quarters.
I do have an ideological stance that advertising should not be allowed to use prior music. Ever since that Lurpak advert that had the temerity to arse about with the Agnus DEI from Fauré's Requiem, which is one of THE most greatest music creations of all time.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://m.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DVGHLriHhvtg&ved=2ahUKEwjxzOH5o8DrAhX0nVwKHSRxA0s4ChCjtAEwAHoECAkQAQ&usg=AOvVaw0k3bAIPhAxUsEm5kFZ6mTs
It is THE most emotionally charged 5 minutes of music I have ever heard and some t**t in an advertising agency chose to use it to signify the "sophistication" of f**king butter.
Here's the full piece. Someone once said that only an atheist like Faure could write a Requiem that was so emotionally moving. He wrote it for his own mother's funeral and it shows. I want this at my funeral and I want everyone to bawl their eyes out.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://m.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3Dq1FKoPO-S2w&ved=2ahUKEwi-hefnpsDrAhWGUcAKHbb6AUIQyCkwAnoECAUQAw&usg=AOvVaw0Lce6Azpzqmx1-Yyl1NeIZ
Just had a listen to that - very nice piece of music.
Post by: BillyStubbsTears on August 29, 2020, 01:48:43 pm
Absolutely.
One of my favourite bands of the 80s was AR Kane (they made 2/5ths of M/A/R/R/S). The two blokes who formed AR Kane were both advertising workers. They were one of the most original and creative bands around.
Post by: River Don on September 24, 2020, 08:03:50 am
An indie band from North Shields, plugging away for years with little recognition have been nominated for the Mercury prize. I expect someone at their label has managed to convince enough people that they deserve a bit of exposure.
Not bad though, there is a Cocteau Twins vibe about them I quite like.
https://youtu.be/aGTOfvjwD2Y
Post by: knockers on September 24, 2020, 09:47:27 am
Pretty good if i remember rightly. They play the Brudenell most years when they tour.
Post by: turnbull for england on September 24, 2020, 12:56:32 pm
Post by: IDM on September 24, 2020, 01:00:41 pm
Post by: River Don on September 24, 2020, 01:19:09 pm
https://youtu.be/_k216KBDv5k
Post by: IDM on September 24, 2020, 01:21:43 pm
Post by: Axholme Lion on September 24, 2020, 04:44:04 pm
15 minute version of My Generation going into See Me, feel me, touch me, heal me...
Post by: wilts rover on September 24, 2020, 05:33:21 pm
https://cravenfaults.bandcamp.com/video
Post by: BillyStubbsTears on September 24, 2020, 11:25:21 pm
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/2HXwW7yy2T2tw4YqlDXvBJZ/your-ultimate-80s-album-vote
Look at some of the ones he's missed off.
Joy Division - Closer
New Order - Brotherhood & LowLife
Happy Mondays - Bummed
UB40 - Signing Off
Pixies - Doolittle
Jesus & Mary Chain - Psychocandy
The Clash - Sandinista
The Jam - Sound Affects
The Beat - I Just Can't Stop It
The Specials - More Specials
Kraftwerk - Computer World.
And that's before you get into the really good stuff like Cocteau Twins, Colourbox, Front 242, Cabaret Voltaire, Dinosaur Jr, early Simple Minds etc.
Edit: Christ, I've just realised he's got Deacon Blue on his list and no Aztec Camera. I can think of 25 better 1980s Scottish acts than Deacon Blue off the top of my head.
Post by: IDM on September 24, 2020, 11:51:27 pm
He picked a smiths album but neglected “the smiths” or “Hatful of Hollow”..
As for U2 I would have chosen the “Under a Blood Red Sky” live album..
Where’s “Dreamtime” by The Cult.? Or “One Eyed Jacks” by Spear of Destiny.?
You can’t have a best of the 80s album list without “Head Over Heels” by the Cocteau Twins, and by not including “Kings of the Wild Frontier” he’s probably breaking some law too.
Do you have the CNT label “They Shall Not Pass” compilation album BST, which I believe was put out in support of the miners’ strike.?
I’m sure I could think of many more but not at this time of night, but I’ll leave you with Scritti Politti and “Cupid and Psyche”..
Post by: River Don on September 24, 2020, 11:57:45 pm
Wet Wet Wet?
Howard Jones?
Shakin' Stevens?
Tuh!
Post by: BillyStubbsTears on September 25, 2020, 12:07:36 am
I'm going to guess at It Takes a Nation of Millions?
As for your other suggestions, I'm on board with the majority of those. Especially Head over Heels (although I prefer Blue Bell Knoll when they got a bit poppier) and One Eyed Jacks which I've just rediscovered after about 20 years of not listening to it. Still as powerful as it was in the mid 80s. And Cupid & Psyche 84.
I'm struggling to pick my favourite 80s album but Empires & Dance by Simple Minds is one I keep going back to after 40 years. I joined a record library at University because I really fancied a lass who was on the committee and that was just about the first album I took out. Never got any further with her but that album changed my music taste for life. It was like something from a different world and it still sounds as edgy today.
I've never come across that CNT album but The Redskins were another favourite. Went to see them at Leeds Poly in 1986 and it was possibly the best gig I ever went to.
Post by: River Don on September 25, 2020, 12:25:05 am
There are some glaring omissions of more mainstream pop bands like Madness and The Police, who would surely come in ahead of the likes of Deacon Blue.
Post by: BillyStubbsTears on September 25, 2020, 12:41:09 am
Kylie's first album is on the list. Sandinista isn't...
Post by: IDM on September 25, 2020, 07:06:55 am
IDM
I'm going to guess at It Takes a Nation of Millions?
As for your other suggestions, I'm on board with the majority of those. Especially Head over Heels (although I prefer Blue Bell Knoll when they got a bit poppier) and One Eyed Jacks which I've just rediscovered after about 20 years of not listening to it. Still as powerful as it was in the mid 80s. And Cupid & Psyche 84.
I'm struggling to pick my favourite 80s album but Empires & Dance by Simple Minds is one I keep going back to after 40 years. I joined a record library at University because I really fancied a lass who was on the committee and that was just about the first album I took out. Never got any further with her but that album changed my music taste for life. It was like something from a different world and it still sounds as edgy today.
I've never come across that CNT album but The Redskins were another favourite. Went to see them at Leeds Poly in 1986 and it was possibly the best gig I ever went to.
Nope, it was “Non Stop Erotic Cabaret”
As for the CNT compilation, check it out if you can - haven’t checked you tube yet. At the time of release it was the only place I could get a proper record of the Sisters of Mercy “Body Electric”/“Adrenochrome” tracks as the original 1982 single was discontinued by then.
For younger members, back in those days f you missed buying a singles record when it was out, especially by a lesser known band, you missed out.
Back to CNT - in my Uni days (late 80s) before a night out once I was ready to leave the flat, I would listen to “Mindless Violence” by the Newtown Neurotics” off that album, and “My Love Paramour” by the Cocteaus.!!
Post by: IDM on September 25, 2020, 07:09:44 am
It's easy to forget BST a lot of those records you list there, that are recognised as being classics now, were at the time quite niche and hidden away on the John Peel show not really troubling the charts very much.
There are some glaring omissions of more mainstream pop bands like Madness and The Police, who would surely come in ahead of the likes of Deacon Blue.
You’re not wrong, but let’s say circa 1983/4 when most of my favourite stuff was out, there were only 4 tv channels (just), no internet, so unless you spent your evenings w**king or hanging around the streets with your mates or playing early video games, evenings were for doing my homework in my bedroom listening to Kid Jensen and Peel.
Post by: Donnywolf on September 25, 2020, 07:11:46 am
Unfortunately Trax has now gone and been replaced by Greatest Hits Radio in fact it looked like a bit of a coup as GHR (whoever they are) simultaneously pounced on loads / 10s of / hundreds of Stations similar to TraxFM and replaced the lot
For me personally I was happy with Trax and now I dislike GHR and am trying other local Radio for local news local views and local Footy output from the like of Paul M
I have not found my new "perch" yet and went away from Sine and am currently on some other DAB only Station which I hope comes good
Post by: River Don on September 25, 2020, 09:37:22 am
Fully accept that RD. But we're looking back from now.
Kylie's first album is on the list. Sandinista isn't...
I suppose if we're going to look back to the 80s and say this is what people should have been listening to, we might find space for
The The - Infected
Talking Heads - Remain in the Light
The Wedding Present - George Best
NWA - Straight Outta Compton
The Sugar Cubes - Life's Too Good
The Beasty Boys - Licence to Ill
The House Martins - London 0 Hull 4
Half Man Half Biscuit - Back in the DHSS
The Pogues - Rum Sodomy and the Lash
A lot of the most important records were being released as 12" singles, so are compilations allowed?
Street Sounds Electro series
The Sound of Chicago House
Techno! The New Dance Sound of Detroit
All of that is a lot better than anything by Mick Hucknall.
Post by: Axholme Lion on September 25, 2020, 01:59:46 pm
Till recently my only music intake was in the Car listening to TraxFM and if heading for Clee I would change to CompassFM alongside Humberside Airport
Unfortunately Trax has now gone and been replaced by Greatest Hits Radio in fact it looked like a bit of a coup as GHR (whoever they are) simultaneously pounced on loads / 10s of / hundreds of Stations similar to TraxFM and replaced the lot
For me personally I was happy with Trax and now I dislike GHR and am trying other local Radio for local news local views and local Footy output from the like of Paul M
I have not found my new "perch" yet and went away from Sine and am currently on some other DAB only Station which I hope comes good
https://www.unionjack.co.uk
You pick the music via an app. British music old and new. Give it a try.
Post by: idler on September 25, 2020, 02:06:08 pm
Post by: keyser_soze on September 25, 2020, 02:13:55 pm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wFwPh-KbEY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6CeA6vRtW4
Post by: Donnywolf on September 25, 2020, 02:53:53 pm
Till recently my only music intake was in the Car listening to TraxFM and if heading for Clee I would change to CompassFM alongside Humberside Airport
Unfortunately Trax has now gone and been replaced by Greatest Hits Radio in fact it looked like a bit of a coup as GHR (whoever they are) simultaneously pounced on loads / 10s of / hundreds of Stations similar to TraxFM and replaced the lot
For me personally I was happy with Trax and now I dislike GHR and am trying other local Radio for local news local views and local Footy output from the like of Paul M
I have not found my new "perch" yet and went away from Sine and am currently on some other DAB only Station which I hope comes good
https://www.unionjack.co.uk
You pick the music via an app. British music old and new. Give it a try.
Cheers - will do after I work out retune of DAB in my car lol
Post by: Axholme Lion on September 25, 2020, 03:21:13 pm
Till recently my only music intake was in the Car listening to TraxFM and if heading for Clee I would change to CompassFM alongside Humberside Airport
Unfortunately Trax has now gone and been replaced by Greatest Hits Radio in fact it looked like a bit of a coup as GHR (whoever they are) simultaneously pounced on loads / 10s of / hundreds of Stations similar to TraxFM and replaced the lot
For me personally I was happy with Trax and now I dislike GHR and am trying other local Radio for local news local views and local Footy output from the like of Paul M
I have not found my new "perch" yet and went away from Sine and am currently on some other DAB only Station which I hope comes good
https://www.unionjack.co.uk
You pick the music via an app. British music old and new. Give it a try.
Cheers - will do after I work out retune of DAB in my car lol
Best part is that there's not much DJ chat.
Post by: Donnywolf on September 26, 2020, 07:42:13 am
Currently trawling Google to find "How to retune your DAB Radio" - ALMOST got an answer yesterday lol.
My boot has 5 height settings for example and had "defaulted" somehow (its a computer so I will have pressed a button to tell it somehow) and I had to resort to Google to find out how to return it so my 6 foot 5 high head could get under it
I was sure I knew where it was in the settings but just could not understand why it was "missing" Eventually I saw what I needed - "with the engine turned on ....." so that was the difference in that example
I remember when technology was little arrow indicators sticking out of the side of your car. LOL
Post by: SydneyRover on September 26, 2020, 07:47:07 am
Post by: Donnywolf on September 28, 2020, 02:17:12 pm
Car was too clever... Still don't know how to retune DAB but didn't realise it was sectioned off and I found SDL National and there it was Union Jack
Cheers Al.... This one will "stick" I reckon
Post by: River Don on October 08, 2020, 02:10:54 pm
New New Order single. Very average in my opinion.
Post by: SoundbiteBarmyArmy on October 08, 2020, 02:33:25 pm
Till recently my only music intake was in the Car listening to TraxFM and if heading for Clee I would change to CompassFM alongside Humberside Airport
Unfortunately Trax has now gone and been replaced by Greatest Hits Radio in fact it looked like a bit of a coup as GHR (whoever they are) simultaneously pounced on loads / 10s of / hundreds of Stations similar to TraxFM and replaced the lot
For me personally I was happy with Trax and now I dislike GHR and am trying other local Radio for local news local views and local Footy output from the like of Paul M
I have not found my new "perch" yet and went away from Sine and am currently on some other DAB only Station which I hope comes good
Same, I was a big fan of Trax FM and its presenters and features, until it unfortunately got the chop. I tried GHR, enjoyed the top 500 greatest hits countdown, apart from that, I've moved away from it.
I now listen to Lincs FM on the Alexa as it is the same set up as Trax FM was; Hits and Memories etc., even if it is for Lincolnshire and Newark and nothing means anything to me, apart from the decent mixture of music. Classic album of the week is WTSMG - one of my favourites.
Post by: Bristol Red Rover on October 08, 2020, 08:51:16 pm
Here's one https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bbv6Jfnpx-Q
Post by: River Don on October 09, 2020, 09:40:05 am
https://youtu.be/4NRXx6U8ABQ
Post by: River Don on October 09, 2020, 10:45:02 am
I really like this at the moment. An 80s throwback with more than a touch of A-Ha and Jan Hammer about it. This bloke clearly knows how to put a pop record together.
https://youtu.be/4NRXx6U8ABQ
That video is like a dream/nightmare of the ultimate Satdi night in Donny circa 1983. Joyride through the city in an open top BMW, visions of a sexy mysterious oriental woman in the Gallery, who you never talk to, end the night by getting beaten up by a couple of bouncers. All that's missing is the kebab and waiting at the taxi rank.
Post by: Donnywolf on October 09, 2020, 03:08:23 pm
Till recently my only music intake was in the Car listening to TraxFM and if heading for Clee I would change to CompassFM alongside Humberside Airport
Unfortunately Trax has now gone and been replaced by Greatest Hits Radio in fact it looked like a bit of a coup as GHR (whoever they are) simultaneously pounced on loads / 10s of / hundreds of Stations similar to TraxFM and replaced the lot
For me personally I was happy with Trax and now I dislike GHR and am trying other local Radio for local news local views and local Footy output from the like of Paul M
I have not found my new "perch" yet and went away from Sine and am currently on some other DAB only Station which I hope comes good
https://www.unionjack.co.uk
You pick the music via an app. British music old and new. Give it a try.
AL just reporting I am addicted to Union Jack still. Love the comedy bits that crop up
Cheers again DW
Post by: Bentley Bullet on October 09, 2020, 04:12:44 pm
Post by: NickDRFC on October 09, 2020, 08:39:48 pm
I really like this at the moment. An 80s throwback with more than a touch of A-Ha and Jan Hammer about it. This bloke clearly knows how to put a pop record together.
https://youtu.be/4NRXx6U8ABQ
Big fan of this song. About 4 months ago I was chatting with my brother and his girlfriend (29, I’m 34) about music and she said she’d heard I like mostly old music. She asked if there was anything more recent I liked and I said “oh, there’s this new song by the Weeknd that’s great, it wouldn’t be out of place alongside some of my other synth/new wave records.” She looked at me like I’d just taken a dump I’m her handbag before saying “New? That’s 6 months old”. I zoned out when she started talking about what she likes.
Post by: Donnywolf on October 10, 2020, 06:13:56 am
Double Fantasy - Lennon. I feel 40 years younger, rate fancy a rusk.
In your case that would be Dean Rusk !
Post by: River Don on October 10, 2020, 08:48:39 am
I really like this at the moment. An 80s throwback with more than a touch of A-Ha and Jan Hammer about it. This bloke clearly knows how to put a pop record together.
https://youtu.be/4NRXx6U8ABQ
Big fan of this song. About 4 months ago I was chatting with my brother and his girlfriend (29, I’m 34) about music and she said she’d heard I like mostly old music. She asked if there was anything more recent I liked and I said “oh, there’s this new song by the Weeknd that’s great, it wouldn’t be out of place alongside some of my other synth/new wave records.” She looked at me like I’d just taken a dump I’m her handbag before saying “New? That’s 6 months old”. I zoned out when she started talking about what she likes.
I know it's not a new song but I don't get much chance to hear new music. I only caught this by accident because the car radio was still tuned into radio Sheffield and Toby Foster played it.
It doesn't matter though, by modern standards it's a gem. Besides as a kid, whilst most were following only the charts and listening to the latest from Duran Duran, me and my mates were buying classic albums from the 60s and 70s amongst other things. I've never really bought into the Leda that you have to listen to the latest thing. Quality is timeless.
Post by: Juddy on October 10, 2020, 05:55:50 pm
Post by: wilts rover on October 19, 2020, 04:52:55 pm
Carnivorous (its an anagram) the new album by Hawkwind under the guise of Hawkwind Light Orchestra. 'A dystopian view of modern life' it says in the reviews, so it must be.
Post by: River Don on February 06, 2021, 10:52:35 am
One for old ravers, who can remember when Yorkshire was at the forefront of electronic dance music.
https://youtu.be/v4Y4mr8P2xI
There's a book too.
https://jointhefuture.net/book/
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Post by: ravenrover on February 08, 2021, 12:51:51 pm
Post by: knockers on February 08, 2021, 01:33:35 pm
Post by: RobTheRover on February 09, 2021, 11:14:52 pm
Went to watch him at the last Glasto, couldn't get on with his music though
I've seen him about 5 or 6 times. Cracking nights out.
Post by: Petche on February 11, 2021, 05:09:41 pm
Plenty of stuff on YouTube, go check them out, be great if you can show your support for local artists
Post by: Bentley Bullet on February 11, 2021, 05:17:52 pm
Huge music fan and enjoy listening to my daughter and her band - Saints Among Us.
Plenty of stuff on YouTube, go check them out, be great if you can show your support for local artists
Just had a listen. They're very good Petche.
Post by: Filo on February 11, 2021, 07:26:55 pm
I don’t think at the time we realised how good that era was
Post by: knockers on February 11, 2021, 07:34:52 pm
Huge music fan and enjoy listening to my daughter and her band - Saints Among Us.
Plenty of stuff on YouTube, go check them out, be great if you can show your support for local artists
Just had a listen. They're very good Petche.
I’ve had them on at the Vw show a couple of times.
They’ve had a few line up changes over the years mainly on bass but always manage to keep chucking out good original tunes.
Post by: ravenrover on February 11, 2021, 08:28:51 pm
Post by: scawsby steve on February 11, 2021, 08:41:48 pm
Post by: Nudga on February 11, 2021, 08:42:32 pm
Post by: ravenrover on February 11, 2021, 09:15:58 pm
BB's just lent me his "Dickie Valentine's Greatest Hits" album.I hope it's better than the David Whitfield one you lent me
Post by: Bentley Bullet on February 11, 2021, 10:53:55 pm
BB's just lent me his "Dickie Valentine's Greatest Hits" album.
It was a gift that I bought for you, SS. I thought you might like to listen to some music that was a bit more modern than your Ink Spots collection.
Post by: River Don on February 11, 2021, 11:07:05 pm
For those who like atmospheric, industrial electronics. Just me then.
https://www.duststore.com/products/dubs-volume-1
Post by: RobTheRover on February 12, 2021, 08:03:33 am
The Black Dog - Sheffield album.
For those who like atmospheric, industrial electronics. Just me then.
https://www.duststore.com/products/dubs-volume-1
I like that. Ringlow Oscillation reminds me of Electribe 101
Post by: River Don on February 12, 2021, 09:21:15 am
The Black Dog - Sheffield album.
For those who like atmospheric, industrial electronics. Just me then.
https://www.duststore.com/products/dubs-volume-1
I like that. Ringlow Oscillation reminds me of Electribe 101
To be fair they don't do the most accessible music. I think it's good though, and I'm pleased that after 50 years people are still doing this kind of experimental stuff over in Sheffield.
Post by: RobTheRover on February 12, 2021, 12:11:36 pm
The Black Dog - Sheffield album.
For those who like atmospheric, industrial electronics. Just me then.
https://www.duststore.com/products/dubs-volume-1
I like that. Ringlow Oscillation reminds me of Electribe 101
To be fair they don't do the most accessible music. I think it's good though, and I'm pleased that after 50 years people are still doing this kind of experimental stuff over in Sheffield.
Given Sheffield's rich yet less celebrated history in terms of its impact on modern music, it seems wholly fitting.
Post by: River Don on February 12, 2021, 02:34:22 pm
The Black Dog - Sheffield album.
For those who like atmospheric, industrial electronics. Just me then.
https://www.duststore.com/products/dubs-volume-1
I like that. Ringlow Oscillation reminds me of Electribe 101
To be fair they don't do the most accessible music. I think it's good though, and I'm pleased that after 50 years people are still doing this kind of experimental stuff over in Sheffield.
Given Sheffield's rich yet less celebrated history in terms of its impact on modern music, it seems wholly fitting.
Well it's got integrity unlike something of this nature:
https://youtu.be/erb4n8PW2qw
Which I can't 'kin stand. The Black Dog don't sell much but they're happy, then again I don't expect Darude feels sick inside when he looks at his bank balance.
Post by: scawsby steve on February 12, 2021, 07:27:45 pm
BB's just lent me his "Dickie Valentine's Greatest Hits" album.
It was a gift that I bought for you, SS. I thought you might like to listen to some music that was a bit more modern than your Ink Spots collection.
"Whispering Grass".
Nowadays, it's smoking grass.
Post by: River Don on February 14, 2021, 10:23:18 am
https://youtu.be/MR92zzJW_ak
A simple enough idea, get together a bunch of Detroit musicians together, let the young techno and hiphop producers work the computers, because the older fellas can't. Let the older blokes use their skills from the funk and soul eras.
Post by: River Don on March 22, 2021, 10:04:45 am
I mean who wanted tighten denim long hair and listened to music played on a kin wooden guitar.... When you could be listening to the future being produced by men with names like Florian and Giorgio just pressing buttons on a machine?
One thing was very European, Group B rally. European car manufacturers competing to make the most powerful cars going. It was glamorous and insanely dangerous for competitors and spectators alike.
What was the future is now nostalgia. This brings it back though.
https://youtu.be/ULZOgcHXwXw