Returning to the music from my childhood.  I think my parents got me off to a pretty good start.

 

 

 

  

On 9/12/2025 at 2:03 PM, blessingx said:

Wet Leg - Moisturizer 

ex. 

a little more 

 

 

 

8 hours ago, mikeymad said:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited October 17, 2025Oct 17 by blessingx

^^ 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. 

 

After indulging in the Deluxe Box Edition that is OMD's Crush 40th anniversary, new release from a week ago, Squeaky Feet, Overview Effect much progly:

 

 

 

When the background singer is totally overqualified and decides to take over the song.

 

That was strangely endearing!

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

A Jazz Portrait Of Frank Sinatra
by Oscar Peterson (1959)

https://open.qobuz.com/album/0060254747135

Example:

Jaunty morning jazz. 

 

Returning To Myself
by Brandi Carlile (2025)

https://open.qobuz.com/album/r8nx9cretutcb

Example:

Did know this was coming - glad it is here... 

Martin Denny - Exotic Moog 

ex. 

 

Extension of a Man
by Donny Hathaway (1973)

https://open.qobuz.com/album/0603497936687

Example:

Someday Donny, someday.

 

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. 

 

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. 

On 10/21/2025 at 11:56 AM, Torpedo said:

 

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. 

 

Edited November 1, 2025Nov 1 by mikeymad

Participating in the Spotify Boycott, so cancelled my Spotify subscription and renewed my Tidal.  Have to figure everything out all over again.  Started, of course, with Al1ce's latest, As Above, So Below.

Turns out, they're already working on another dimension.  As Within, So Without.

 

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. 

 

I have that on vinyl. Brings me to tears every time I listen to it.

4 hours ago, robm321 said:

I have that on vinyl. Brings me to tears every time I listen to it.

Same.  That song.  Just...so bleak.  The video is amazing.

I really love "Ancestral" off that album.  Learned that huge riff in the middle.

Mikey, I recommend The Raven That Refused to Sing and Other Stories next.

PS  Your friend obviously has excellent taste.