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.

[SimonNZ]

disc one: alternate takes from John Wesley Harding and Nashville Skyline

[San Antone]

disc one: alternate takes from John Wesley Harding and Nashville Skyline

1967-1969 is my favorite Dylan period, JWH is my absolute favorite album. But because of the nature of those sessions, usually only one or two takes, there's not much in that box that's new.  The stuff with Johnny Cash is interesting and nice to have, but he didn't do any live shows during this period (just the surprise appearance in July '69 at a Woody Guthrie tribute with the Band) and IMO the box is kind of thin.

Even though, as I said, this is my favorite period, that Bootleg box is one I don't listen to much. Another Self Portrait I find much more valuable.

[Henk]

I heard 'My baby just cares for me' by Nina Simone in the supermarket. Did made me remember a song in the 80s, but I didn't know the artist and not the exact title. I succeeded finding it on the internet. The song is 'Reet petite' by Jackie Wilson. It was a hit decades later than it was created (EDIT it was a hit then too) with a very fun videoclip of clay figures that was one of my favourites as a kid. I guess everybody knows it. Playing the album now.

[brewski]

From the great Danish String Quartet, two folk tunes from their album Keel Road: "Pericondine" and "Fair Isle Jig," recorded in Calgary in 2024.

[SimonNZ]

1967-1969 is my favorite Dylan period, JWH is my absolute favorite album. But because of the nature of those sessions, usually only one or two takes, there's not much in that box that's new.  The stuff with Johnny Cash is interesting and nice to have, but he didn't do any live shows during this period (just the surprise appearance in July '69 at a Woody Guthrie tribute with the Band) and IMO the box is kind of thin.

Even though, as I said, this is my favorite period, that Bootleg box is one I don't listen to much. Another Self Portrait I find much more valuable.

Wow. That's one I've just never been able to love. I'll give it another play today to see if I can articulate why, or if I now feel differently.

My impression with the alternate takes was that the harmonica had been mixed less forward and shrill, and maybe thats why I found they went down easier, but I'll have to do a comparison to see if thats true.

Agreed about the value of the Another Self Portrait set.

[Der lächelnde Schatten]

I've been on kind of a 70s period Elton John jag as of late ---- now playing Madman Across the Water



All of these Japanese SHM-CDs from 2019 of Elton John's 70s period are stellar. Fantastic fidelity.