08-03-2018, 12:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Psmith
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I lose track of what the time is in the UK.We are 11 hours ahead so its 10.15am here.I can acknowledge what a rockpop legend Bowie was but he's never done much for me, just like Elvis.
Never a big fan of Elvis either mate. Like they say, his music died when he joined the army. And those crappy films!
08-03-2018, 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Bobby Àmericano
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Hey Floyd,Have you see the video on Youtube about the making of "I'm not in love?" Quite a sound engineering feat for that time! I am not able to post from Youtube but I wanted to let you know!
08-03-2018, 04:03 PM
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Moving onwards...No.596: "Grace" by Jeff Buckley (1994)
This sole album by Jeff Buckley became something of a landmark when the poor guy drowned at the age of just 29 in 1994. Coming from good stock - his father Tim Buckley was one of the legendary singer-songwriters of the late 60's and he unfortunately died even younger at 28 - this album contained probably the best version of Leonard Cohen's 'Hallelujah':
08-03-2018, 04:08 PM
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No.595: "Texas Flood" by Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble (1983)
Legendary young, late bluesman Vaughan and his band cut a number of fine recordings featuring both covers of old standards and many self-penned numbers plus some heavier rock-blues tracks; his Jimi hendrix covers were sublime. One of the greatest guitarists of any genre, this is his best-know song, the title track of this album:
08-03-2018, 04:17 PM
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No.584: "Tuesday Night Music Club" by Sheryl Crow (1994)
From Missouri, Sheryl Crow came onto the scene in the mid-90's as a kind of female version of Tom Petty with laid-back songs about people she knew and places she loved. Tuesday Night Music Club wasn't what her record company had in mind as they were about to push her in the direction of AOR musicians such as Heart and others, but Sheryl's regular slot in a small club gained favour and her songs earned her the right to pursue a career in this direction instead.
Two songs here. The great debut fun loving single plus a more serious side to her songwriting with the brilliant 'Run baby Run'.
08-03-2018, 04:23 PM
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No.593: "Last Of A Dyin' Breed" by Lynyrd Skynyrd (2012)
Alabama's Lynyrd Skynyrd must surely be one of the most unlucky rock bands in history. The infamous, awful plane crash in 1977 which killed five of their members and crew including lead singer Ronnie Van Zandt, other members killed in motorcylce accident, a car crash and the rest taken by serious medical issues. Only lead guitarist Gary Rossington remains of the original band. But he keeps it going with a stellar line-up which now features mostly family and friends (Van Zandt's son is now lead vocalist).
This album is a great return to form.
08-03-2018, 04:27 PM
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No.592: "Strange Universe" by Mahogany Rush (1975)
Here's an unsung gem for you. Frank Marino's Mahogany Rush were also-rans of the progressive rock scene for most of the 1970's but for some reason or another never actually broke into the big time. The title track of this album is superb:
08-03-2018, 04:35 PM
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No.591: "Viva La Vida" by Coldplay (2008)
Yet another album from Chris Martin and his world beating combo of eco warriors. The thing about Coldplay is that their albums are made to be played as a full album listening experience in one sitting. They sound much better that way than picking out odd tracks.
08-03-2018, 04:39 PM
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No.590: "Dancing Down The Stony Road" by Chris Rea (2002)
The still-underrated and brilliant guitarist Chris Rea with a return to his blues roots after so many years of pleasing the record company against his ideals with pop hits. I rate Rea as a better guitarist than the similar styled David Gilmour.
This double album paved the way for a monolithic creation which was to come three years later (and more of that much later!).
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