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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited November 2005
    Buddy Guy's cover of "Five Long Years" from "Damn Right I Have the Blues". Oh yeah! :cool:
    Followed by his cover of Wison Pickett's "Mustang Sally" -- back-to-back blues with a feeling.
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  • sda2mike
    sda2mike Posts: 3,131
    edited November 2005
    BlueMDPicker wrote:
    Buddy Guy's cover of "Five Long Years" from "Damn Right I Have the Blues". Oh yeah! :cool:
    Followed by his cover of Wison Pickett's "Mustang Sally" -- back-to-back blues with a feeling.

    great album! Jeff Beck playing on Mustang Sally is worth the price alone!

    i'm listening to muddy waters...live at mr kelly's...transfered from LP to CD by madmax... :D
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited November 2005
    sda2mike wrote:
    ..transfered from LP to CD by madmax... :D

    LOL! When I first met madmax, he thought I was nuts (which I am, by the way) for making CDs of the 2000+ LPs I have here!
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  • sda2mike
    sda2mike Posts: 3,131
    edited November 2005
    BlueMDPicker wrote:
    LOL! When I first met madmax, he thought I was nuts (which I am, by the way) for making CDs of the 2000+ LPs I have here!
    you'd have to be nutso! :D it's quite a laborious process, but, to me well worth it! the results blow away the LPs!
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited December 2005
    Al Di Meola - Casino
    Columbia Jazz Contemporary Masters Series

    Excellent remaster by Vic Anesini from the original analog tapes. Al's arrangement and execution of Chick Corea's "Senor Mouse" is a complete brain massage. Breathtaking, on-the-fly transitions from straight-up electric to synthesized guitar. He does his own drums/percussion on "Fantasia Suite For Two Guitars" to accompany an excellent blend of acoustic guitar and mandolin.
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  • DAGLJAM6
    DAGLJAM6 Posts: 635
    edited December 2005
    BlueMDPicker wrote:
    Al Di Meola - Casino
    Columbia Jazz Contemporary Masters Series

    Excellent remaster by Vic Anesini from the original analog tapes. Al's arrangement and execution of Chick Corea's "Senor Mouse" is a complete brain massage. Breathtaking, on-the-fly transitions from straight-up electric to synthesized guitar. He does his own drums/percussion on "Fantasia Suite For Two Guitars" to accompany an excellent blend of acoustic guitar and mandolin.

    Blue on a Dimeola roll!!!! Mike, look for a vinyl copy of "Splendido hotel" I found one in Asheville used but clean....another sizzler.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,165
    edited December 2005
    Al Dimeola is a favorite.

    The Snaggs-Hot Tomato-Local band with the pop sensibilities of the Beatles and Cheap Trick. Lush female vocals by Holland Zander (daughter of Cheap Tricks Robin Zander). Crunching guitar riffs, a Zaney (Sideshow Bob lookalike, from the Simpsons) bass player, solid drums. More in the style of the power pop formula. They have their own take on songs by Depeche Mode, Led Zep, Beatles and of course a few Cheap Trick songs along with many many originals. IMO, they are on the verge of being discovered and going national. Very enjoyable to see live and a very enjoyable locally/self produced CD.
    "Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul!
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited December 2005
    DAGLJAM6 wrote:
    Blue on a Dimeola roll!!!! Mike, look for a vinyl copy of "Splendido hotel" I found one in Asheville used but clean....another sizzler.

    Hehe! I'm listening to it right now! Not a vinyl copy, but from the same Columbia Jazz remastered series on CD. I also picked up "Elegant Gypsy", "Electric Rendevous" and "The Infinite Desire" (which is amazing).
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited December 2005
    Whop Frazier - Bathtub Blues
    1997, Barn Yard Blues 001

    Been awhile since I've spun this selection by the DC area boogie/blues bassist. Glad I did! A rollicking, juke joint feel with rock solid performances and vocals throughout. Also features local session players Vince Evans and John Osmond on piano and organ respectively. Guitarists Vince Evans and Greg Dunn exchange chops on "Hush, Hush - A Tribute to Jimmy Reed" that you wish could go on forever.
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  • DAGLJAM6
    DAGLJAM6 Posts: 635
    edited December 2005
    A great one here, Susan Tedeschi- " Hope and Desire" . Don't have it? , get it. Not a bad one on it. Attention those of you in a "slump" , needing a new direction, here it is you get Soul/Blues/R&B/Folk the whole shabang!
    Scary good vocals and excellent musicianship in droves....
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited December 2005
    BlueMDPicker wrote:
    Whop Frazier - Bathtub Blues

    Guitarists Vince Evans and Greg Dunn exchange chops on "Hush, Hush - A Tribute to Jimmy Reed" that you wish could go on forever.
    How's that first name pronounced?

    I know Hush, Hush... The Siegel-Schwall Band recorded an 11+ minute version for their '71 self-titled release. It is a live track as I recall.

    With almost 2" of rain here today and more coming Riders on the Storm seems appropriate here right now...

    I really was never a fan of The Doors when they were "new", but the two-disc compilation I picked years ago just stunned me.
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  • BIZILL
    BIZILL Posts: 5,432
    edited December 2005
    you know, reading through the 1000+ posts in this thread makes me want to broaden my horizons. so many artists i've never even heard of before. some things i'll try once and then walk away from. others i may end up purchasing. but all my buddies listen to the same type of things as i do so i cannot borrow from them. i'm too cheap for xm or sirius. not rich enough to buy a cd and then shoot at it later that weekend for target practice. fellow polkies live on opposite sides of town than me. whoa is me. one day i'll graduate to different genres of music. :rolleyes:

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    I have no facts to back that up, but I never let facts get in the way of my arguments.
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited December 2005
    BIZILL wrote:
    you know, reading through the 1000+ posts in this thread makes me want to broaden my horizons. so many artists i've never even heard of before. some things i'll try once and then walk away from. others i may end up purchasing. but all my buddies listen to the same type of things as i do so i cannot borrow from them. i'm too cheap for xm or sirius. not rich enough to buy a cd and then shoot at it later that weekend for target practice. fellow polkies live on opposite sides of town than me. whoa is me. one day i'll graduate to different genres of music. :rolleyes:

    Here is a thread about ways to check stuff out before you buy. Pandora.com is a great resource.

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34787
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  • BIZILL
    BIZILL Posts: 5,432
    edited December 2005
    thanks shack-daddy. i tried that at work and forgot all about it. now, if only my computer were hooked up to my gear....

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    bobman1235 wrote:
    I have no facts to back that up, but I never let facts get in the way of my arguments.
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited December 2005
    So what are you mostly into? Wouldn't happen to be classic rock... We just may be able to help you there... or at least keep you reading for a couple weeks...

    http://clubpolk.polkaudio.com/forum/showthread.php?threadid=12070&goto=newpost
    More later,
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    Vox Copuli
    Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. - Old English Proverb

    "Death doesn't come with a Uhaul." - Dennis Gardner
    "It's easy to get lost in price vs performance vs ego vs illusion." - doro
    "There is a certain entertainment value in ripping the occaisonal (sic) buttmunch..." - TroyD
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited December 2005
    The Jeff Healey Band - Hell To Pay

    Analog, on my "new" NAK MR 2. Solid album with amazing covers of Knopfler's "I Think I Love You Too Much" -- with Mark on backing vocals and electric guitar -- and Harrison's "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" -- with George backing vocally and adding acoustic riffs. Also features Jeff Lynn's backing guitar, Paul Shaffer at the keys, and Bobby Whitlock wailin' on B3.

    I love this guy's attack. Hendrix did it "upside down and backwards", Jeff does it horizontal and hammering.

    Old School Rockin' on this snowy day. I have a (literal) duffel bag of cassettes I can now enjoy again. :cool:
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,007
    edited December 2005
    I found an old recording of Chuck Mangione's Feel So Good.
    Brings back memories of childhood. ( the good ones)
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  • MrBuhl
    MrBuhl Posts: 2,419
    edited December 2005
    Peter Murphy - "Strange Kind of Love" - cool voice, cool voice...
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  • myblzch
    myblzch Posts: 22
    edited December 2005
    Little Feats/Waiting For Columbus/ Remastered: There's a fat man in the bathtub and he's got the blues...
    Brian Wilson/Smile
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  • DAGLJAM6
    DAGLJAM6 Posts: 635
    edited December 2005
    An oldie (kinda) but a great one. Johnny Cash-"Unchained" this may be the best of the late career of JC excellent backing musicians and great sound.
    Some of the most sincere/heart felt vocals from Cash to be sure.
    This is late night, individual listening music at its finest. "Spiritual" is one track that stands out ,to me, as a "window" into the mind/heart of Cash at this point in his career.If ever a song sung by him could be called "sweet" then this is the track.
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  • Mike682
    Mike682 Posts: 2,074
    edited December 2005
    Black Sabbath...Master of Reality...
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited December 2005
    ^ Ah... must be trimming the tree...
    More later,
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    Vox Copuli
    Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. - Old English Proverb

    "Death doesn't come with a Uhaul." - Dennis Gardner
    "It's easy to get lost in price vs performance vs ego vs illusion." - doro
    "There is a certain entertainment value in ripping the occaisonal (sic) buttmunch..." - TroyD
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  • BobMcG
    BobMcG Posts: 1,585
    edited December 2005
    Dire Straights - Brothers In arms - Remaster
    Fleetwood Mac - The Dance

    Listening through the Carver Amazings once again but minus the Carver C-9 and loving it!
    Not using the C-9 again until I upgrade the RCA jacks. Not real happy with the stockers somewhat small diameter, at least for the ICs on my main 2-ch rig.
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited December 2005
    Just picked out and listened to five country songs.

    The Tractors
    The Blue Collar Rock (gotta be about my favorite song)
    Settin' the Woods On Fire
    Tryin' To Get To New Orleans

    Alan Jackson
    The Sounds
    Designated Drinker (duet with George Strait)

    "The Sounds" has really been growing on me here lately.
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  • BobMcG
    BobMcG Posts: 1,585
    edited December 2005
    Collective Soul - Collective Soul

    The Freebe concert on Direct-TV put me in the mood for more.
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  • aaharvel
    aaharvel Posts: 4,489
    edited December 2005
    unfortunately Bryan Adams greatest hits. :rolleyes:
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  • aaharvel
    aaharvel Posts: 4,489
    edited December 2005
    jesus christ now it's Richard Marx.

    think she's giving me a signal? :rolleyes:



    hell i can't say anything. They're MY cd's. :o
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  • BIZILL
    BIZILL Posts: 5,432
    edited December 2005
    aaharvel wrote:
    jesus christ now it's Richard Marx.

    think she's giving me a signal? :rolleyes:
    hell i can't say anything. They're MY cd's. :o
    next she'll be rifling through your dvd collection and have you watching 'monster-in-law' and 'ella enchanted'.

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    bobman1235 wrote:
    I have no facts to back that up, but I never let facts get in the way of my arguments.
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  • swerve
    swerve Posts: 1,862
    edited December 2005
    Nick Drake - Man in a Shed
    cats.vans.bag...
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  • Tour2ma
    Tour2ma Posts: 10,177
    edited December 2005
    Needed something light (due to various threads raging around here).

    This fits the bill...

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    10cc is pretty damn fluffy actually, but kinda clever. And in the midst of the all the "stuff" out pops "I'm Not in Love"... just a drop dead gorgeous love song.
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