What are you listening to? May 2018

[axolotl]

Michael Blanco - Spirit Forward (2016)

Young bassist Blanco has been fortunate enough to land talented veterans to perform on his first couple of albums. I don't have his first, but I was fortunate enough to have this one land in my lap last year -- out of the clear blue skies. John Ellis' playing on the saxes is a spot-on match for my listening sensibilities. And that (along with fine playing from the other musicians and great songs from Blanco) make this a very good listen for me.

Thanks for not divulging its source.

It's actually overcast today. I hear it's been raining where you are.

 

[JazzyRandy]

Thanks for not divulging its source.

It's actually overcast today. I hear it's been raining where you are.

and raining ... and raining ... and raining.

 

[Unsomnambulist]

and raining ... and raining ... and raining.

Welcome to my world. It has been raining everyday for a week straight.

 

[JazzyRandy]

Geof Bradfield - African Flowers (2010)

 

[Unsomnambulist]

Kurt Vile - Wakin On A Pretty Daze (2013)

 

[Unsomnambulist]

Tropical Fuck Storm - A Laughing Death In Meatspace (2018)



This is a remarkable album, though one I find hard to love due to it's nihilistic, dark tone. Experimental and abstract guitar and synth flourishes are paired with dystopian lyrics sung with a lilting, Aussie accent.

It's very, very original sounding for a rock album and I will probably grow to like it more as repeated listens are holding up for me.



Edit: I rate it four stars because I recognize the quality of the album.

 

[Ojai Sam]

Benny Goodman - On V Disc: Volume 2 (rec. 1945-46, Sunbeam comp. 1974)

Vinyl Rip Of The Day

 

[JazzyRandy]

James Farm - City Folk (2014)

In high anticipation of this week's release of Joshua Redman's new piano-less quartet album, I racked up this one.

 

[Unsomnambulist]

Stephen Malkmus And The Jicks - Sparkle Hard (2018)

 

[Zeeba Neighba]

Elvis Presley - From Nashville to Memphis: Essential 60's Masters (Disc 4 of 5)

 

[Unsomnambulist]

Mogwai - Rock Action (2001)

 

[Zeeba Neighba]

The Rolling Stones - Tattoo You (1981)

 

[Zeeba Neighba]

Ella Fitzgerald - Sings the Irving Berlin Song Book (1958)

 

[Unsomnambulist]

Mogwai - Young Team (1997)

 

[Unsomnambulist]

The Lombego Surfers - Heading Out (2018)

 

[Zeeba Neighba]

Robert Palmer - Sneakin' Sally Through The Alley (1974)

 

[lpfreak1170]

James Farm - City Folk (2014)

In high anticipation of this week's release of Joshua Redman's new piano-less quartet album, I racked up this one.

Does that album mooooove you?

I'm sorry...

 

[lpfreak1170]

Arctic Monkeys - Tranquility Base Hotel + Casino


Growing on me...really strong album.

 

[Zeeba Neighba]

David Bowie - Lodger (1979)

 

[lpfreak1170]

Arctic Monkeys - AM