Non-Classical Music Listening Thread!

[George]

[rubio]

A psych-folk outfit with some really beautiful girlie background vocals:

[Bogey]

This four cd set has a plethora of bands represented from the swing era.  Great set to have when company is over as the mix of music is wonderful and the transfers all sound top-notch.  Here is a listing for those interested:

http://www.amazon.com/Best-Big-Bands-Various-Artists/dp/samples/B000000BGQ/ref=dp_tracks_all_1/102-7134284-2880939?ie=UTF8&qid=1177803514&sr=8-2#disc_1

[Bogey]

Disc #1

[SonicMan46]

Bill - you're making me want to get back to more 'jazz listening'!  - hard to avoid Louie for long - thanks for the reminder - Dave 

[Bogey]

Bill - you're making me want to get back to more 'jazz listening'!  - hard to avoid Louie for long - thanks for the reminder - Dave 

Dave,
Just found this to go with our two Decca sets....not a stellar review, but then completest like ourselves never let a poor one get in the way.



http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00005RGAF/ref=wl_it_dp/102-7134284-2880939?ie=UTF8&coliid=I2NH2I8H8QI8KR&colid=1QL2Z7GZ8KMA9

[rubio]

Some good songs, but most of them not so interesting. However, her voice has a lot of soul.

[rubio]

More prog elements than in their debut album, and it's really quite different. I think the first half of the album is really nice, but it loses momentum after that.

[SonicMan46]

Dave,
Just found this to go with our two Decca sets....not a stellar review, but then completest like ourselves never let a poor one get in the way.

Bill - have not heard that one yet - but read the review (and just one available) - sounds like the first disc is great, but the second of live recordings less satisfactory at least to that reviewer.  But you did 'peek' my interest - the 4-CD set below of the 'California Concerts' did receive a 5* review on Amazon from multiple raters; and if you look on the Allmusic Web Site, there is a 'Live Pasadena' concert from '51 that received a 4+* listing, which is excellent for that site (no album cover) - so, how to sort all of this out?  Dave

[George]

Some good songs, but most of them not so interesting. However, her voice has a lot of soul.

Nice try, we know you got it for the cover. 

[rubio]

Nice try, we know you got it for the cover. 

I just borrowed it from the library  , and I don't she's so beautiful (so I will not buy it  ). However the look of this R&B lady I love  , but sadly she died only 22 years old in a plane crash.

[rubio]

Converge "No Heroes". Hardcore punk music sounding like distilled rage, and over all a bit too noisy for me. I guess I'm getting old(er). When jogging I never listen to classical music, and usually I prefer music that get's the adrenaline pumping in some way. But should I follow Converge's rhythms I guess I would run myself to death  .

[George]

I just borrowed it from the library  , and I don't she's so beautiful (so I will not buy it  ). However the look of this R&B lady I love  , but sadly she died only 22 years old in a plane crash.

Yes, it is sad whenever someone has to die young. 

[Haffner]

Converge "No Heroes". Hardcore punk music sounding like distilled rage, and over all a bit too noisy for me. I guess I'm getting old(er). When jogging I never listen to classical music, and usually I prefer music that get's the adrenaline pumping in some way. But should I follow Converge's rhythms I guess I would run myself to death  .

Check out the first two releases by Converge (if you haven't already), and try jogging. Great fun!

[rubio]

Check out the first two releases by Converge (if you haven't already), and try jogging. Great fun!

I will do that. My background from when I was younger was a lot of thrash metal, punk and hardcore punk, and still I really like this music when training. It also can sound really good in concerts.

[Haffner]

I will do that. My background from when I was younger was a lot of thrash metal, punk and hardcore punk, and still I really like this music when training. It also can sound really good in concerts.

Then it's quite possible that you'll enjoy the early Converge, which has alot of thrash/classic Metal influences. I'm sure that relapse.com can hook you up.

[rubio]

Then it's quite possible that you'll enjoy the early Converge, which has alot of thrash/classic Metal influences. I'm sure that relapse.com can hook you up.

Is that "Halo in a Haystack" and Caring and Killing" (what a title  )?

http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:0jfixq9hldfe~T2

[Haffner]

Is that "Halo in a Haystack" and Caring and Killing" (what a title  )?

http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=11:0jfixq9hldfe~T2

Yeah, it mostly stands up today (forgetting the weirdo, post-'70's recording styles).

[Daverz]

A few more vinyl purchases

[Bogey]