What Are You Listening To? February 2023

[Zeeba Neighba]

Depeche Mode ~ Violator (1990)



Don't judge me. I'm going through stuff.

Well at least you haven't gone full Smiths

 

[axolotl]

Well at least you haven't gone full Smiths

I'm not confused! I'm just goin' through stuph.

 

[Nickyboy]

Depeche Mode ~ Violator (1990)



Don't judge me. I'm going through stuff.

Saw them at the Tower Theater (of Bowie fame) in the late 80s. Loudest concert I have ever been too. Thank god for ear plugs!

 

[axolotl]

Saw them at the Tower Theater (of Bowie fame) in the late 80s. Loudest concert I have ever been too. Thank god for ear plugs!

Saw them at Coachella in the middle-aughts (2006 iirc). Indeed, they are loud.

What's odd is that, during one segment, they flashed images of marching feet and flags on the screens behind them, similar to the album cover art of Spirit which came out in 2017.

O Mandela effect, why do you curse me so?

 

[Unsomnambulist]

Stöner - Totally... (2022)



Gee, I remember when I could afford pizza...

 

[axolotl]

Stöner - Totally... (2022)

Gee, I remember when I could afford pizza...

What's the difference between a pizza and an audiophile?

 

[Unsomnambulist]

What's the difference between a pizza and an audiophile?

A pizza is usually fully baked.

 

[Unsomnambulist]

Palace Brothers - There is No-One What Will Take Care Of You (1993)

 

[axolotl]

A pizza is usually fully baked.

Your answer is both respectable and accepted.

Spoiler

A pizza can feed a family of four.

Depeche Mode ~ Spirit (2017)



I'm over my funk. I'm out of the dumps. I have my marching orders. Onward and upward.

 

[axolotl]

Ruby Braff ~ Music for the Still of the Night (2001)

Ruby Braff - Music for the Still of the Night Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic

Discover Music for the Still of the Night by Ruby Braff released in 2001. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.

www.allmusic.com

 

[Nickyboy]

I don't imagine that trumpet is "for still of the night" music, but your mileage may vary.

 

[JazzyRandy]

Matthew Halsall - Changing Earth (2022)

Appropriately for someone who once put out a single titled "Journey in Satchidananda", this album includes a harp among its instrumental support. This has an ECM feel with a meatier vibe (but no vibes included.) This earns his "spiritual Jazz" tag honestly, and the clarion tone of the trumpet is mesmerizing.

 

[axolotl]

I don't imagine that trumpet is "for still of the night" music, but your mileage may vary.

I suppose I cornet change your mind.

Don't be misled by the title of Ruby Braff's CD; this is not a collection of slow ballads.

 

[Unsomnambulist]

Algiers - Shook (2023)



@JazzyRandy

 

[Zeeba Neighba]

Bruce Springsteen - Joe Louis Arena, Detroit 3/28/1988

Moving on to the Tunnel of Love tour

 

[Zeeba Neighba]

Your Mother Should Know: Brad Mehldau Plays the Beatles (2023)

@axolotl where are you on this one? I rely on you to keep me informed

Opens with "I Am the Walrus" - yowzah!
Closes with "Live on Mars"....hey, Brad, you're not fooling me. That's not The Beatles

 

[Zeeba Neighba]

Ella Fitzgerald - Ella Sings Broadway (1962)

 

[JazzyRandy]

Algiers - Shook (2023)



@JazzyRandy

Oooohh. Something interesting this way comes.

 

[Ojai Sam]

Various Artists - Swedish Jazz History Vol. 10: Watch Out! (rec. 1965-69, Caprice comp. 2005)

 

[axolotl]

Nate Smith - Kinfolk 2: See The Birds (2022)

I love this cover so much, I had to post a large image of it.
Great modern Jazz album from a master drummer. It's really that good. Below is the opening track. Everybody kills it, from Nate to Joel Ross on vibes, to the wordless vocals. The opening song reminds me of several things, including Brazilian Jazz

This. I purchased it online, and it arrived two days ago. Thanks, JR.