Just havin' a bit of a hard time. But I know it's time.

Maestro: Music by Leonard Bernstein (Original Soundtrack / Dolby Atmos)
London Symphony Orchestra, Yannick Nézet-Séguin, Bradley Cooper
2023

https://album.link/i/1716774772

Example:

I cannot really recommend it, just because I will never go back to this to listen to. There are some really nice recordings in here, along with rich performances. And then there are works that are clearly outtakes from the movie - that I have not seen. So it becomes very disjointed. Reminding me of the Tar soundtrack.  Just give me the full works as they were recorded and then if you want the other stuff stick them in as extra tracks. Anyway, I probably would still like to see the movie. 

The world is shit enough right now that some smooth music and bourbon together does not go astray.

"One more job oughta get it
One last shot 'fore we quit it"

https://folkways.si.edu/pete-seeger/the-complete-bowdoin-college-concert-1960/american-folk/music/album/smithsonian

 

ZZ Top - One Foot in the Blues

The Happiest Times I Ever Ignored
Hayden Pedigo
2023

https://album.link/i/1671890098

Example:

So I came across Hayden on a recent Tiny Desk, and I really liked the tunes, and the super clean technique. When it comes to guitar playing I am not a big fan of hearing the fingers slide on the strings, and that is pretty much absent for Hayden.

The NPR post. 

 

There has also been some really good 70's Jazz. 

First Cuckoo
Deodato
1975

https://album.link/i/1588155428

Example:

I have really grown to appreciate Deodato's playing (piano) recently. And the smooth funk is juuuust right... 

G.T.R
GTR
1986

https://album.link/i/1036846135

Example:

Nice combo with Steve Hackett, Steve Howe and Geoffrey Downes. This one got a little lost with the Asia albums coming out around all this. Seems like a side project for Geoffrey, and the Steve's wanted to play together. Not mad about it. I thought that this was an early 90's album in my head, but it fits in with the mid 80's as well. With Asia and Yes around this time, along with IQ and Marillion. Good Sunday listen as I bake bacon... :}

 

Killing Joke.  I just hit play on Spotify, so whatever comes up.  Currently:  Love Like Blood.

Egad, what a huge sound.  And he tuned a whole step down!  My man!

Rage Against The Machine
Rage Against The Machine
1992

https://album.link/i/191450810

Example - You have to click to listen.

Happy Cyber Monday - Motherfuuuuckersss.... 

These guys are so good.....I need to listen more often....

 

 

Nameless
Dominique Fils-Aimé
2018

https://album.link/i/1328997132

Example:

New Artist to me. Going to be going very high on my audiophile testing playlist. VERY well recorded and a great set of tracks. 

 

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Example:

 

Emily Haines & The Soft Skeleton: Knives Don't Have Your Back

Binging....along with a shot of Jameson (last night).....

 

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Chick Corea is great as always

Peter Gabriel - i/o

Available everywhere

Double CD, 12 tunes (the same in both discs) by different mixers. Just finished the first one, "the bright". Not bad, but IMHO more for hard core fans. Taking a break before playing the second.

worthy

Pitchfork's Top 100 songs of 2023 is here. There are some interesting choices up and down the list but I'm in 100% agreement with them on song #1. It is a stunner when you hear it for the first time. My favorite Lana song, easily.

https://pitchfork.com/features/lists-and-guides/best-songs-2023/

 

I still can't watch this music video without tears coming to my eyes.