What are you listening to right now ?

[d6jg]

Recorded this to FLAC last week. Listening today on my portable WiFi player and B&W P7s. These sound so much better than any of my Bluetooth headphones including the B&W ones.

Raspberry Pi mounted on a Powerbank with output via Audioquest Dragonfly Black.

♪ Playing Witness by Yard Act from The Overload (2022) (Local • 824kbps VBR 16bit 44.1kHz FLC)

[d6jg]

Can’t really say just how much I love this album.

FLAC needledrop from my original Vinyl copy. There was a later US version that added an extra track which to my ears spoils the flow but this is the UK Island original version from 1974.

Roden’s debut solo album on Island recorded in New Orleans with Allen Toussaint and at Island’s studios at Basing Street in London. A little bizarrely the London cuts are funkier.

♪ Playing I'm On Your Side by Jess Roden from Jess Roden (Vinyl) (1974) (Local • 896kbps VBR 16bit 44.1kHz FLC)

[Wombat]

Listening this man for almost 30 years now and VNV Nation still kicks out good stuff i could imagine to be still in the clubs. No cheap lyrics here.

[d6jg]

♪ Playing I Need You by 박혜진 = Park Hye Jin from Before I Die (2021) (Local • 2744kbps VBR 24bit 96kHz FLC)

First 24/96 needledrop using a new Audio Interface

[d6jg]

Tonight’s needledrop! 2nd with new Behringer Audio Interface.

Modern British Jazz from Binker & Moses

[slartibartfast]

♪ Playing Clear White Light by Lindisfarne from Magic in the Air (Vinyl VM95ML) (1978) (Local • 882kbps VBR 16bit 44.1kHz FLC)
Their Christmas concerts at Newcastle City Hall were legendary.

[slartibartfast]

♪ Playing Don’t Give Up by Peter Gabriel from So (Vinyl VM95ML) (1986) (Local • 654kbps VBR 16bit 44.1kHz FLC)

I find it hard to believe he wanted Dolly Parton for this. Kate Bush is perfect...

[Grumpy Bob]

While away due to family matters, I received a couple of LPs. The first of these is the new 2LP by Craven Faults - Standers. Ambient/motorik style electronica, the track titles are rooted in the post-industrial landscape of West Yorkshire, and the album came with a photobook on monochrome images.


Robert

[d6jg]

While away due to family matters, I received a couple of LPs. The first of these is the new 2LP by Craven Faults - Standers. Ambient/motorik style electronica, the track titles are rooted in the post-industrial landscape of West Yorkshire, and the album came with a photobook on monochrome images.


Robert

Where do you find these unknown gems?

[Grumpy Bob]

Where do you find these unknown gems?

I keep an eye on recommendations from a variety of sources - record stores, bandcamp, various websites etc. For vinyl orders, Norman Records in Leeds is a go-to mail order emporium that caters for my tastes quite well.

Robert

[Grumpy Bob]

Here's the other 2LP that showed up - Heavenly Persona by Shizuka. Available via Bandcamp, Qobuz, and probably other services. Black Editions have made a name for themselves over the last few years with a vinyl reissue programme focussing on the Japanese PSF label. This album is actually three sides of vinyl (the fourth is etched) in what might be the most lavish packaging in my vinyl collection - and with a price tag to match :-(

The music's a bit hard to describe, some of the tracks are heavy psych, others have a more wistful feel. Shizuka herself was a doll-maker, hence the slightly creepy photos, and sadly died some years ago. Definitely one to listen to before purchase, but it's certainly my cup of tea.

Robert

[Redrum]

♪ Playing Don’t Give Up by Peter Gabriel from So (Vinyl VM95ML) (1986) (Local • 654kbps VBR 16bit 44.1kHz FLC)

I find it hard to believe he wanted Dolly Parton for this. Kate Bush is perfect...

I saw the tour with Paula Cole singing Kate's part. It's also on video. Paula was fantastic, singing in a black dress with combat boots. I love Kate Bush but became a fan of Paula Cole that day.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98lNKjwYtaU&ab_channel=VladimirBozinov

Jim

[slartibartfast]

I saw the tour with Paula Cole singing Kate's part. It's also on video. Paula was fantastic, singing in a black dress with combat boots. I love Kate Bush but became a fan of Paula Cole that day.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98lNKjwYtaU&ab_channel=VladimirBozinov

Jim

When I saw him he did two nights at Earls Court. The first night Kate Bush turned up, the second night she didn't. I went on the second night and I think he sang it solo 😠

[Redrum]

When I saw him he did two nights at Earls Court. The first night Kate Bush turned up, the second night she didn't. I went on the second night and I think he sang it solo 😠

I saw him a few tours later, and his daughter sang the female parts. Perhaps she was busy that night?

Jim

[CloudAtlas]

While away due to family matters, I received a couple of LPs. The first of these is the new 2LP by Craven Faults - Standers. Ambient/motorik style electronica, the track titles are rooted in the post-industrial landscape of West Yorkshire, and the album came with a photobook on monochrome images.


Robert

I definitely agree with d6jg, another hidden gem Robert. Just listened to it on YouTube - many thanks for posting.