Heather Nova - Breath and Air.  Been a huge fan for years, she has an inner passion that I just love.  Even though I don't think all her newer music is as strong as much of her earlier work, she still has that passion I love.  I FINALLY got to see her live in a small setting, a semi-acoustic set with her brother (who goes by Misha); this was maybe 2-3 years ago, after having 2 different shows cancelled before that.  A wonderful experience, got to chat a tiny bit after the show, she is very nice and gracious, really appreciates her fans.

Example:

 

Chris Rea - The Road to Hell

Ran Blake - Grey December (Live in Rome)

Ex.

 

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Unusual Weather
by Michael Manring (1985)

https://album.link/kcfjzcvstwqth

Example:

 

It has been too long since I have listened to Michael's fretless bass. I have this on vinyl, but that is in storage, which is sad. But music is still good. 

Lots of Luedji Luna.  Lots and lots.  And just a little extra.

 

Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence
by Dream Theater (2002)

https://album.link/frb2khtqzt3f9

Example:

Realizing there were a few gaps in my Dream Theater history. Filling those gaps. 

Happily.

LOVE this group, and they're finally back together after a decade and change break. They dropped a brilliant Tiny Desk Concert; I may need to watch it again.

Yeah I’ve been listening to the clipse non stop. Was a fan of their first album and followed Pusha T on his solo stuff

2 hours ago, recstar24 said:

Yeah I’ve been listening to the clipse non stop. Was a fan of their first album and followed Pusha T on his solo stuff

Nice! I approve of your taste in Virginia-based "former" cocaine dealing rapping duos.
Also, do you know about this? 7" 45 box set of Lord Willin'. Only 1000 copies made. I linked it to my buddy who turned me on to Clipse from like, day 1, and he wound up buying it, not realizing that I sent him the link I was going to buy it from. I got it elsewhere, but glad it wasn't as much as the ebay listing


https://www.ebay.com/itm/276301100974?chn=ps&mkevt=1&mkcid=28&google_free_listing_action=view_item&gQT=1

Also, can you imagine dropping this 45 whenever you want?
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLhu9gosH0D/

33 minutes ago, MexicanDragon said:

Nice! I approve of your taste in Virginia-based "former" cocaine dealing rapping duos.
Also, do you know about this? 7" 45 box set of Lord Willin'. Only 1000 copies made. I linked it to my buddy who turned me on to Clipse from like, day 1, and he wound up buying it, not realizing that I sent him the link I was going to buy it from. I got it elsewhere, but glad it wasn't as much as the ebay listing


https://www.ebay.com/itm/276301100974?chn=ps&mkevt=1&mkcid=28&google_free_listing_action=view_item&gQT=1

Also, can you imagine dropping this 45 whenever you want?
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLhu9gosH0D/

Ooof! A bit rich for my blood lol. My copy is below:

https://www.discogs.com/release/11978254-Clipse-Lord-Willin

(which I thought was quite fancy, apparently not enough haha)

On 7/7/2025 at 11:32 PM, Grahame said:

Taimane

Because: Yesterday

 

 

Damn, and here I was thinking it was just another singer/songwriter with a uke.  Wowzers, so glad I finally got around to listening to (and watching a little) this VIRTUOSO!  Thank you!  Virtuosity without abandoning musicality, my beloved.  I was in Guitar Center today (selling guitars, didn't buy anything), and I was severely tempted by a Fender Fullerton Jazzmaster Ukelele.  Oh well, maybe I'll get an Enya Moon 5-string Taimane Signature Ukelele after I make big Epstein Didn't Kill Himself Files Do Exist Bucks.

Warm Day - Hot Funk.  (50yo)

Mothership Connection
by Parliament (1975)

https://album.link/mvfsbw8h7rrmb

Example:

 

There is only one Example needed. 

Marta's debut album is a collaboration with Tricky, so of course it's good.  Moody as shit, too.  I'm in.

 

On 7/15/2025 at 10:52 AM, recstar24 said:

Ooof! A bit rich for my blood lol. My copy is below:

https://www.discogs.com/release/11978254-Clipse-Lord-Willin

(which I thought was quite fancy, apparently not enough haha)

Heh, I got you. https://www.discogs.com/release/7077621-Clipse-Lord-Willin

See some for around 67, but have found used for around 50-55 without looking too hard. It's totally worth that, IMO.

Old school beats

 

Arctic Monkeys - AM

vinyl

Forgot that I had this record. Not a bad song on it. 

Qobuz - 3 songs in. Enjoying so far. 

Make Yourself
by Incubus (1999)

https://album.link/nvm3j5zs2pdbx

Example:

To fill your late 90s white-noise with a beat needs.

For Your Pleasure
by Roxy Music (1973)

https://album.link/q4k7kdbzzrrhh

Example:

More of an Early Genesis prog sound than I was expecting. Much enjoyed {most of it} 

7 hours ago, mikeymad said:

For Your Pleasure
by Roxy Music (1973)

https://album.link/q4k7kdbzzrrhh

Example:

More of an Early Genesis prog sound than I was expecting. Much enjoyed {most of it} 

That's easily my favourite song off that album.  It is epic.

I am listening to the new Gaupa EP, Fyr ... again.  Really great.  Two singles in the middle, bookended by two other songs, this being the epic opener:

 

 

Reasons...

Blizzard Of Ozz
by Ozzy Osbourne (1981)

https://album.link/mbcqtdrxwpk6f

Example:

Yes I know Crazy Train Exists. But I just like the Album opener so much. RIP 🤘

 

48 minutes ago, mikeymad said:

Yes I know Crazy Train Exists.

But did you know there was a Jack Black / Dweezil Zappa version?

 

^ yup

.. and

Down To Earth
by Ozzy Osbourne (2001)

https://album.link/zbtz4hjjh3tvv

catching up, in memoriam, on a few albums that I didn't know that well. I have been very rewarded. 

The Cardigans did a version of Iron Man...

 

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