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

[Kalevala]

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

I've heard of that one over the years, but haven't heard it.  Not too long ago, I heard a story about how Linda Ronstadt pressing her record label to record this and they were highly dubious.

From Wiki:  "The album was released in late 1987[3] and immediately became a global smash hit. At 2½ million US sales, it stands as the biggest selling non-English language album in American record history. This album has been RIAA certified double-platinum (for over 2 million US copies sold) and also won Ronstadt the Grammy Award for Best Mexican/Mexican-American Album at the 31st Grammy Awards. "

And:  https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/music/2022/10/11/linda-ronstadt-canciones-de-mi-padre-album/8179675001/

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[brewski]

An interesting find from a pal on Bluesky: kapenda & de kova from Jupiter Tuning Center, based in Germany, who apparently uses rare old soul records (i.e., LPs) to create the songs.

[SimonNZ]

Jessica Pratt - Quiet Signs

I was very excited to see a poster yesterday advertising a Jessica Pratt concert here in July. Raced home and purchased a couple of tickets immediately. And the venue is a place designed for chamber music concerts where I've seen quartets and trios before and admired the design for acoustics and sightlines.