mikeymad

Hand Cannot Erase by Steven Wilson (2015) https://open.qobuz.com/album/gq9emxrfbaxdb Example: So a friend shared a list of top 25 audiophile albums. Most would be what you would expect, but there were a few I didn't know, so I gave them a listen. This is a good prog album. Audiophile? No. But very good. I have heard a few things from Wilson, I will be checking out a few more.

Within my PLOWED whisky group we have an annual gathering called Ardbeggeddon (which some know about). It takes place in an undisclosed location. Many years ago this became known as "Dick Cheney's Secret Bunker" as a joke for posting purposes. I have proposed to the group that the location should be changed to "Dick Cheney's Crypt".

35 minute in and I don't even have a dishwasher (well... me, but still) But I will share with friends/family that have struggles with dishwasher performance.

Why is this the first time I am hearing about - Kobe Beef Bacon? Who been slacking on updating the Bacon thread!!?? Come on people - we are living a society here...

Speaking of: Released on Wednesday. Chopin: 24 Préludes, Ballade No. 4 & Piano Sonata No. 2 by Eric Lu (2025) https://album.link/hj55qbvfbjcp4 Example: Winner on Warner. Good recording, and performance is top notch. Looking forward to seeing how he grows.

ICONOCLASTS by Anna von Hausswolff (2025) https://open.qobuz.com/album/vrn194ll38ouc Example: Released today (happy ween). I have seen a few posts from way back, but never made it to my queue. Good stuff, some complex compositions and mixes of genres and styles.

Shostakovich: Symphony No. 5 in D Minor, Op. 47 by Howard Mitchell (1959) https://album.link/trxprptjq5zr7 Example: Noise floor is a little high (hiss), but it made up for by getting very loud and being a great performance.

Todd is kind of Analyst...

Maybe I didn't give them a fair shake back in the day...

I might have posted before, but if you want over 20 hours of analysis of a single album, there is:

^^ Very sad. She was brilliant in FT. ... and I got to know about her condition over a decade ago and happy that she made it this long. I use to watch her canal boat program all the time. I would just ask my partner, 'Old People on a Boat?' RIP Prunella...

I have to admit, when I first saw this, I was like cool. 'Voice of the Theater" ALs. I didn't catch that they were yours. Well done!!

Extension of a Man by Donny Hathaway (1973) https://open.qobuz.com/album/0603497936687 Example: Someday Donny, someday.

Returning To Myself by Brandi Carlile (2025) https://open.qobuz.com/album/r8nx9cretutcb Example: Did know this was coming - glad it is here...

Cheers - Happy Birthday Marc -

Rick doing his best to herd cats, and it is just one cat. Chris had all the cold brew that day. But he is amazing and engaging.

Never a fan of Durst, but I had nothing against Sam Rivers the bass player. Passed away on the 18th @ 48yo. RIP Sam.

A Jazz Portrait Of Frank Sinatra by Oscar Peterson (1959) https://open.qobuz.com/album/0060254747135 Example: Jaunty morning jazz.

Cheers Peter - wishing you a happy birthday -

^^ this. It is very good, such an early release @ 1951. Thanks Rob.

^^ okay Mr. Deep Dive... Cool stuff. I still have not subscribed to KEXP channel yet, I think it is just because they post too much for me. And I have priorities, like Irish people eating things, and movie reaction videos... anyway, released today. Melancholia by Rick Wakeman (2025) https://album.link/wxbctpcv6nhgs Example: 125th album release.. It's lovely. Solo Piano. Shows his deep understanding of melody and themes. A little mellow? maybe, but it is Melancholia.

Happy Birthday Carl, Peter, and Iain... -- cheers to you all.