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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.

because reasons... Voodoo by D'Angelo (2000) https://open.qobuz.com/album/0060255736891 Example: I didn't really follow his work, but he really was creating some new music. So much jazz influence on example track. RIP D'Angelo (@51)