Non-Classical Music Listening Thread!

[SimonNZ]

Nadka Karadjova – A Lambkin Has Commenced Bleating (Pazardjik Folk Songs)

[AnotherSpin]

I'm not sure why, but this less popular Rolling Stones album has been a favorite of mine since the day it dropped. I don't spin it that often, but every time I do, it feels great.

[AnotherSpin]

The recent release — a collection of Grateful Dead live recordings — has a fun little theme: all the tracks come from shows played on Sundays. Nice idea, sure, but to be honest, nothing too mind-blowing if you ask me. Longtime Deadheads already have access to hundreds of more interesting cuts, and for folks just starting to dip their toes into the Dead's world, there are probably better places to begin. That said, don't get me wrong — I'm not trying to be harsh. The Dark Star from '69 on here is actually pretty sweet.

[Karl Henning]

Sondheim : Follies
NYPO



When the original cast album of Follies was recorded, I think the show had closed, or was about to the same week. The producers wanted to make a cast recording, but chose to do it on the cheap. Consequently several cuts were made, and the album presented an abridged version of the work. 

In 1985 the NYPO with an all-star cast mounted a concert stage, with the complete score. Which is a blessing since I, and others, consider Follies to be among Sondheim's important achievements.

Most interesting!

[Karl Henning]

Yes; sung by Carol Burnett.

Oh, she's a treasure!

[San Antone]

Yes : Fragile (1971)



This one and Close to the Edge (especially) are my favorite Prog Rock albums.

[Karl Henning]

Yes : Fragile (1971)



This one and Close to the Edge (especially) are my favorite Prog Rock albums.

Love that album!

[T. D.]

Some sitar (fusion?) played on this one.

[SimonNZ]

Somehow I'd never heard (or heard of) this bestseller before now