What are we buying these days?...

[Yoder]

I just returned from a week long stay in SFO. A friend of mine gave me a treasure trove of CDs. To the best of my counting abilities and estimation, he unloaded about 525 CDs on me. All of them are jazz, and there are a lot of albums that I did not know were even on CDs. Some of the non-remastered CDs are a little harsh...like listening to an old recording, but the majority are exceptional. That being said, I have a lot of jazz to listen to and don't think I will buy any more jazz for awhile. Now I can focus on classical, folk/blues, etc.

Fortunately, I flew South Western and was able to check in two free bags of luggage. My daughter had two huge suitcases that I filled with all of the CDs. Total weight was 47 pounds for one case, and 48 for the other. 95 pounds of music! How do you explain that to others? "Yea, I am selectively listening to my 95 pound jazz library addition!"

All of that being said, I shall not list my new additions. If I do run across an exceptional recording, then I will pass it along.

 

[STURMJ]

When Dave Brubeck died there was lots of talk about the album "Time Out".  I thought I should probably get a copy. While doing some cleaning, I moved the couch and what was under it? "Time Out" I must have bought it and immediately lost it. 
Then, this summer I digitized all my CDs and realized that I did not have Miles Davis Kind of Blue.  I knew that this is considered the best jazz album ever, by many. I was sure I had it, and even recommended it to others looking to get a good jazz album.  I have a Hi-Rez copy now.

 

[Zimmer64]

Bought some cool new vinyl:

Ella Fitzgerald: Let No Man Write My Epitaph - 45RPM 200g (2LP)
Neil Young
Live At The Fillmore East - 180g
Greatest Hits

 

[johnsonad]

Last week:
Lorde, Pure Heronine
Milt Jackson and the Monty Alexander Trio, Soul Fusion
The Milt Jackson Quartet, Soul Route
Ane Brun, Rarities
Chick Corea and Gary Burton in Concert, Zurich, October 28, 1979
Arctic Monkeys, AM
Bill Evans, The Complete Village Vanguard Recordings, 1961

 

[JamieMcC]

I have yet to try a HD hi rez  track any suggestions for a first purchase, what are your favourite HD tracks?

 

[Kris]

I have yet to try a HD hi rez  track any suggestions for a first purchase, what are your favourite HD tracks?

I know this album was mentioned zillion times already, but so far my favorite of The Dave Brubeck's Time Out is 2013 HiRez release from HD Tracks. I got this album on CD and I heard it on LP as well, but always wanted something in between. I mean analog sound with a bit of 'sparkles' from digital version. The 2013 hi rez release has it all. I strongly recommend it.

 

[Paully]

Just got Ryan Adams "Love Is Hell".  It is stunning.  Like it so much considering buying a back-up copy.

 

[johnsonad]

New today:
Beck, Morning Phase
Jimmy Smith, Fourmost
Joe Locke/ Geoffrey Keezer Group, Signing

 

[JamieMcC]

Ordered today on vinyl Gregory Porter, Liquid Spirit

 

[Doc B]

Ordered today on vinyl Gregory Porter, Liquid Spirit

Oh yeah, great song on there - "Want a BeePre, got a BeePre. Want a BeePre, got a BeePre."

 

[Kris]

Oh yeah, great song on there - "Want a BeePre, got a BeePre. Want a BeePre, got a BeePre."

... woooohh... can't stop laughing... 

 

[JamieMcC]

Ordered today on vinyl Gregory Porter, Liquid Spirit

Oh yeah, great song on there - "Want a BeePre, got a BeePre. Want a BeePre, got a BeePre."

Just got it excellent, I will never hear free the same way again now!

Jamie,

Try Skip, Hop & Wobble or Glide.  They are both Jerry Douglas CDs.  Not available on vinyl, sadly.

Grainger thanks I will take a look at them.  I missed your post and have only just seen it, my show unread posts went a bit wonkey for a while but seems to be working fine now.

 

[Yoder]

Just listened to Los Indios Tabajaras "Always in My Heart" and a few of their other CD's. AIMH is hybrid CD, but like all of their CD's the sound quality is exceptional. Some excellent nylon Flamenco/Jazz style guitar, and considering they recorded in 50's they are superb recordings (better than many put out today.) Definitely worth a listen.

 

[johnsonad]

New today:
Snoop Doggy Dogg, Doggystyle
Of Monsters and Men, My Head is an Animal
Paramore, Paramore
Paramore, Brand New Eyes
Dr. Dre, The Chronic
The best of Bill Withers, Lean on Me

 

[JamieMcC]

Want a BeePre, got a BeePre. Want a BeePre, got a BeePre.

lol thats going to make me chuckle every time I hear it now ;D

I swapped out the 25 old electrolytic crossover capacitors for films in my main speaker today only took 10 minuets to do both speakers! Definitely made a improvement.

 

[Yoder]

Snoop Doggy Dogg, Doggystyle

A little off the topic, but tried a couple of micr-brews this week: "Raging Bitch" and "Doggie Style." I definitely like my stouts, but these were some great ale's and 8.7% alcohol. The little lady really enjoys being served a "Raging Bitch" to go along with her foot massage after work...no comment on where/when the "Doggie Style" comes in.

 

[johnsonad]

New today:

Depeche Mode, Ultra
Frank Sinatra, Sings for Only the Lonely
The Jesus and the Mary Chain, Psychocandy
Metronomy, Love Letters
Lonnie Smith, Live at Club Mozambique
Frank Sinatra, No One Cares

 

[ffivaz]

Just bought a whole bunch of Johnny Cash records :

All six vinyl reissues of the American period

And the beautiful "Out among the stars". I really love it, excellent sound and great songs.

 

[Grainger49]

Since you asked....

I have a 5" thick stack of LPs waiting to be cleaned.  I won't list them all but highlights are:

The Blues Project, Live at Town Hall
Gino Vanelli, Storm At Sunup
Bill Evans Toots Thielerman, Affinity
DiMeola, McLaughlin & DeLucia, Friday Night In San Francisco Live
Bill Evans, Sunday At The Village Vanguard
John Stewart, Trancas
Stephen Stills, Thoroughfaire Gap

I have to get to work cleaning these.  I did sample some without cleaning but I prefer a clean LP first.

 

[JamieMcC]

Since you asked....

I have a 5" thick stack of LPs waiting to be cleaned.  I won't list them all but highlights are:

The Blues Project, Live at Town Hall
Gino Vanelli, Storm At Sunup
Bill Evans Toots Thielerman, Affinity
DiMeola, McLaughlin & DeLucia, Friday Night In San Francisco Live
Bill Evans, Sunday At The Village Vanguard
John Stewart, Trancas
Stephen Stills, Thoroughfaire Gap

I have to get to work cleaning these.  I did sample some without cleaning but I prefer a clean LP first.

Grainger what method do you use for cleaning your records? It's always interesting to pick up new tips/tricks from others with much more experience than myself.