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Post by DavidMc on Nov 19, 2006 20:03:47 GMT -6
Okay this is where we post the MUST HAVE albums, and your going to tell us why we MUST HAVE them ;D Grace.
Jeff Buckley 1994 Okay I know Jeff is a cult figure, only making one studio album and drowning in the Mississippi river..... etc, etc, etc........ BUT he was probably the greatest song interpreter of all time... when I hear Jeff Buckley sing ... it's HIS song, this is marvelously illustrated on Grace 'Hallelujah' is a Leonard Cohen song and there is no bigger fan of Lennie than me .... but one hearing of Jeff's version and you just know it's his! The same with 'lilac Wine' ... I could go....... What underpins this amazing record is Buckley's voice... 4 octave range and God does he use it!! 'Grace' regularly crops up on the 'top 100 greatest of all time polls' and for once they're right! David |
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Post by glenn on Dec 14, 2006 15:47:51 GMT -6
There are a couple of Van Morrison CDs that I like a lot. Two of his best are (arguably) Enlightenment and Too Long in Exile. What's Wrong With This Picture has some nice tracks, too.
That said, there are also some notable flops, IMO. Pay the Devil, for example.
Buying music. Such a gamble.
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Post by DavidMc on Jan 11, 2007 6:52:24 GMT -6
Abbey Road The Beatles (1969)  This work is the consummation of genius! Many consider 'Sargent Pepper' the one, but believe me they got it wrong! The second side of Abbey Road (on old 33rpm) Is Un sur passable.
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Post by rrw on Jan 14, 2007 14:11:47 GMT -6
I always have a copy of Abby Road close at hand, but the albums I think are the most telling about the change in direction the Beatles were taking are Rubber Soul and Revolver.
AND just for pure audacity there's nothing like the white album which has my favorite Beatles' tune: Back in the USSR.
I was still in Nam when I first heard this album.
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Post by DavidMc on Feb 12, 2007 15:42:28 GMT -6
I always have a copy of Abby Road close at hand, but the albums I think are the most telling about the change in direction the Beatles were taking are Rubber Soul and Revolver. AND just for pure audacity there's nothing like the white album which has my favorite Beatles' tune: Back in the USSR. I was still in Nam when I first heard this album. We are splitting hairs here ... You are right that 'Rubber Soul' was the great 'change of direction' but I still maintain 'Abbey Road' was the Beatles Phd! |
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Post by soulfir3 on Feb 27, 2007 22:08:14 GMT -6
simply adore Rascal Flatts! ( great minds aye Sabs ?  ) Must have album for me at the moment is the BLACK album by Metallica, i lost my original copy about 4 years ago and it's now one of their most popular albums but the hardest too find ( and most expensive ) to buy here in Aus. The other album is by a group called Dead Can Dance - A Passage in Time. |
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Post by DavidMc on Mar 10, 2007 18:04:40 GMT -6
Songs in the key of life.
Stevie Wonder 1976 The word 'genius' is thrown around like confetti these days, but Stevie Wonder is a bona fide genius. I started listening to Stevie when I was 12 ... 'My Cherie Amour' was the first record I bought and was so romantic I don't believe I've ever gotten over it. I've always been a huge Motown fan since then. In the early seventies Marvin Gaye released 'What's Going On' This was the first artist statement from a Motown performer. Wonder followed with a string of astonishing Albums: 'Music of my mind' 'Talking Book' 'Innervisions ...
The creative dam of Motown had truly been breached.
I believe that 'Songs in the key of life' marks the high water mark of both Motown and Stevie Wonder.
This double album (plus single) represents far more than it intended.
Listen for yourself.
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Post by soulfir3 on Mar 12, 2007 22:54:50 GMT -6
And now that I've regathered myself and found the CORRECT thread for my posting, I shall gladly share it with you who care too listen  One of the most stunning bands I've been a fan of for as long as I can remember is Lady Smith Black Mambazo.Ladysmith Black Mambazo is a chorus from South Africa that sings a Capella isicathamiya and mbube music. They rose to worldwide prominence as a result of singing with Paul Simon on his album, Graceland. They were formed by Joseph Shabalala in 1960 and became one of South Africa's prolific recording artists, with their releases receiving gold and platinum disc honors. The group has now become a mobile academy, teaching people about South Africa and its culture. I rarely recommend music to any of my friends ( due to the vast difference in musical tastes ), but if you ever have the chance too check these guys out - then do. I promise you'll be stunned with the beauty and power of their talents. www.esnips.com/doc/e8e71dff-a795-40f5-9ebc-5485b3c9fc5a/HomelessRespect, Soul |
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Post by soulfir3 on Mar 15, 2007 6:59:42 GMT -6
Bring On The Wonder - Susan Enan
I can't see the stars anymore living here
Lets go to the hills where the outlines are clear
Bring on the wonder
Bring on the song
I pushed you down deep in my soul for too long
I fell through the cracks at the end of our street
Lets go to the beach, get the sand through our feet
Bring on the wonder
Bring on the song
I pushed you down deep in my soul for too long
Bring on the wonder
We got it all wrong
We pushed you down deep in our souls for too long
I dont have the time for a drink from the cup
Let's rest for a while 'til our souls catch us up
Bring on the wonder
Bring on the song
I pushed you down deep in my soul for too long
Bring on the wonder
We got it all wrong
We pushed you down deep in our souls, so hang on
Bring on the wonder
Bring on the song
I pushed you down deep in my soul for too long.
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Post by dog on Mar 17, 2007 12:51:29 GMT -6
Away From The Sun album, artist: 3 Doors Down. Lyrics fall like free verse poetry slipping "haphazardly yet carefully", across the page.
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Post by anirbas on Apr 27, 2007 23:35:10 GMT -6
The Fabulous Thunderbirds, the Tuff Enuff album, released in the mid-eighties...'86, was it?
If you like blues, jazz and sort of fifties sounding rock, it's a nice mix of all three. Sort of a Jerry Lee Lewis, great balls of fire sound.
My personal favorite cuts from the album are Tuff Enuff, Amnesia and Wrap It Up.
Amnesia is sooooooooooooooooo funnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnny!!!!!!
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Post by anirbas on May 26, 2007 20:48:52 GMT -6
Los Lonely Boys...Cd titled Los Lonely Boys...One of the best MexTex bands on the planet...LOL...imho, that is...The offering is a refreshing, skillfully melded blend of Tejano, blues, jazz and southern rock music...Hats off to the Garza Brothers, Henry, JoJo and Ringo, respectively! Personal favorites from this cd...None...Can't pick one favorite...Love 'em all!
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Post by pamela on May 30, 2007 17:56:24 GMT -6
The Fabulous Thunderbirds, the Tuff Enuff album, released in the mid-eighties...'86, was it? If you like blues, jazz and sort of fifties sounding rock, it's a nice mix of all three. Sort of a Jerry Lee Lewis, great balls of fire sound. My personal favorite cuts from the album are Tuff Enuff, Amnesia and Wrap It Up. Amnesia is sooooooooooooooooo funnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnny!!!!!! You're a girl after my own heart - I've seen a lot of blues shows, but I'll have to say The Fabulous Thunderbirds is right up there as one of the best. The lead singer did a fifteen minute harmonica solo and then cut right back into the song, dancing all the while. Impressive as all hell. |
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Post by anirbas on Jun 2, 2007 8:55:31 GMT -6
Yes! This group is one of the best ,Pamela!!!!!! Never saw them in concert but I did see Jimmie Vaughn's little brother Stevie Ray Vaughn at The Bamboo Club in 1981, was it? Before he hit the big time. That was one of the best live performances I'd ever seen...Both of these boys oozing talent from their pores...We lost Stevie way before his time and wish The Fabulous Thunderbirds would cut some new stuff!!!!
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Post by pamela on Jun 3, 2007 15:52:21 GMT -6
Never got to see Stevie Ray, but saw Jimmie live this past fall as an opener for Bob Dylan. What a show!
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Post by anirbas on Jun 6, 2007 2:28:46 GMT -6
Oh...you...lucky...girl!!!!!! last concert I caught was Aerosmith, opened by Lenny Kravitz...
not the best Aerosmith concert I've heard...they sound better in an outdoor venue if you ask me...but, Lenny and his band sounded dratted good!!!!!! Wanders out of the box humming, American Woman, under breath...
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Post by anirbas on Jun 8, 2007 0:34:24 GMT -6
Way to Blue--An Introduction to Nick Drake.  Fabulous cd...Gifted lyricist and singer... I like to fall asleep listening to this cd... |
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Post by glenn on Jun 25, 2007 13:55:37 GMT -6
I have to add Joni Mitchell's Court and Spark album here. Seems to have stood the test of time very well.
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Post by DavidMc on Jul 2, 2007 4:21:37 GMT -6
I have to add Joni Mitchell's Court and Spark album here. Seems to have stood the test of time very well.  This is a timelessly beautiful record and certainly in my all time top ten. David |
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Post by DavidMc on Sept 17, 2007 2:55:54 GMT -6
Bringing It all back home.
Bob Dylan 1965 With a career that spans over 45 years Bob Dylan is one of the true icons of modern music. His output has ranged from the pure folk of his earliest period, through the straight rockers of the mid sixties to his more contemplative albums of the 80's and beyond. To my mind however Dylan never produced a greater record than Bringing it all back home. Released in 1965 it caused an earthquake amongst hard core folk purists and at the same time pointed the direction that folk/rock would take for the next decade. The cause of the folkies ire was Dylan's decision to use electronic instruments on an album for the first time, and indeed the first side of Bringing it all back home is pure rock, from the opening bars of Subterranean homesick blues through She belongs to me (one of Dylan's most beautiful ballads) Maggie's Farm and culminating in Bob Dylan's 115th Dream.Side two foregos the rock band and is a purely acoustic set kicking off with one of his most famous and popular songs Mr tambourine man, followed by Gates of eden and then to my personal favourite among all Dylan's songs It's alright ma (I'm only bleeding) has been called the ultimate protest song, and indeed Dylan rages at every corner of society, but when I first heard it as a young teenager it was the sheer genius of the writing that blew me away and has become a benchmark for poetry/lyric writing. Dylan went on to produce better selling albums in the years to come, but alongside 'Blood on the Tracks' Bringing it all back home is Dylan's greatest achievement. David.
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Post by glenn on Sept 17, 2007 10:12:41 GMT -6
I'd like to throw in as a bit of a dark horse Iain Matthews' Walking A Changing Line. Iain, who in earlier years spelled his first name Ian, played with Matthews' Southern Comfort and Plainsong before striking out on a solo career. Walking A Changing Line is a full-album tribute to the poetry of Jules Shear. Here are some links: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ian_Matthews -- wikipedia's entry for Iain. www.iainmatthews.com/ -- an "official" fan website The album cover:  |
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Post by DavidMc on Nov 17, 2007 9:23:31 GMT -6
Hearts And BonesPaul Simon  Paul Simon has been a companion since I was 12 ;D Simon & Garfunkel was my introduction to the beauty of song, and I was captivated!! So.. To choose ONE album is a tough choice... Hearts and bones is a Simon & Garfunkel record without Garfunkel  Recorded in the wake of their 'Central park concert' .... It was intended to be the NEW SIMON & GARFUNKEL RECORD!!! But here's the thing... Simon had EVOLVED as a songwriter, and the songs on Hearts and Bones were just TOO personal to share As a Simon & Garfunkel record 'Hearts & Bones' would have sold gazzillions!! But Simon took the road less travelled... Wiped Artie's vocals and released a poor selling solo album... And some of his greatest songs! Then next produced 'Graceland' ........ Validation or what 
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Post by DavidMc on May 25, 2008 14:56:36 GMT -6
After the Goldrush
by Neil Young
Every song on this album speaks to me
David
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Post by glenn on Mar 1, 2009 14:39:52 GMT -6
A music DVD caught my eye the other day in the library. Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris working together on a production called Real Live Roadrunning. Sounded like an interesting combination of talent, so I gave it a listen. Here is a link to a youtube broadcast of one of the songs they played together; www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HoOR8OhuRMAfterward, I got to thinking about how much I enjoyed Dire Straits music back in the 80s. So I looked around for recent titles by Mark Knopfler, and I found a couple that are quite brilliant. Shangri-La and Kill to Get Crimson are both exceptionally good. The music is toned down considerably from what Dire Straits used to play, but the trademark guitar licks are still there. Knopfler is a quite witty songwriter, and there is depth to the music that is quite a contrast to much of what is out there nowadays. Heart Full of Holes and Madame Geneva's come to mind here. Anyway, worth a listen IMO. |
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Post by glenn on Mar 26, 2012 13:25:08 GMT -6
Peter Gabriel's "So"
exceptionally good
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Post by heartfelt7 on Mar 27, 2012 18:28:09 GMT -6
If I could add a "newbie" to this list, it would be Daniel Nahmod. He has a website that you can check. It's just him, on guitar or piano, mostly pop/inspirational. Not religious, but fantastically spiritual stuff. I've seen him a few times and he has an audience of everyone from bikers to kids to baby boomers like me. He just won an award in Europe last year and his "Water" CD is wonderful. He's not a star, but his songs can lift you to them!
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