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Thanksgiving Eve spin. Breakin' Away - Al Jarreau

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Posted on November 25, 2015 at 15:13:51
MannyE
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Just as 80s as the Miami Vice cover but exceptionally nice in quality and if you get past the overuse (but cool back then) of electronic instruments, the guy has a great voice and energy. If you don't have this album spend a buck or two for one. Pour yourself a Pina Colada and tap your toes!

 

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Sea Level, posted on November 25, 2015 at 17:07:22
djost
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Sea Level. Believe it's their second record.

 

Beethoven, posted on November 25, 2015 at 17:11:50
user510

Generally, I can't get enough Beethoven. A few years back I found this Lp. One of Klemperer's last performances, I'd gather.





A French EMI pressing.



And to spin this thing...


The old Thorens will give it a whirl.

-Steve


 

RE: Beethoven, posted on November 25, 2015 at 17:39:18
Travis
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 Great photos!

Thanks.

Mono, I presume.


"If people don't want to come, nothing will stop them" - Sol Hurok

 

RE: Beethoven, posted on November 25, 2015 at 18:23:29
A.Wayne
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 That looks like a fantastic copy ....

 

Some Doobies., posted on November 25, 2015 at 18:35:11
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Opus 33 1/3

 

Sonic Dawn, posted on November 25, 2015 at 18:38:56
Frank_Locke

Cool neo psych record.

 

Actually it's in stereo..., posted on November 25, 2015 at 18:40:13
kuma
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 I've a cheapo French reissue in stereo and it sounds surprisingly good. Excellent early stereo recording. Laid back perspective but true tonal colours, decent resolution and very little distortion. Low self noise and exceptional clarity for the vintage. Only drawback is lack of low frequency content and a slight muting of dynamics due to the entire set squeezed into 1 LP. So I presume OP's pressing spread out in 2 LPs would sound fantastic.


 

Haven't played that one in a while, I'll have to give it a spin this weekend, posted on November 25, 2015 at 18:56:50
padreken
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 His self titled album has always been one of my favorite records.




 

Adele 25, posted on November 25, 2015 at 19:09:44
mitcheft
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I thought everyone was spinning this

 

RE: Adele 25, posted on November 25, 2015 at 20:35:48
MannyE
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 Nope.

I haven't heard it. It is certainly pissing off everyone at AK. LOL.

Is it good?

 

RE: Haven't played that one in a while, I'll have to give it a spin this weekend, posted on November 25, 2015 at 20:37:59
MannyE
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 Yeah, it's one of those that seems vapid, and probably is the equivalent of 101 Strings but man...Al can sing the hell out of anything. He makes all that crappy synth-pop sound great. The mix on this album is very good too.

 

Side 2 is my favorite...lots of free form singing NT, posted on November 26, 2015 at 06:25:07
goblin141
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RE: Actually it's in stereo..., posted on November 26, 2015 at 13:41:02
user510
 Yes. The two record set in the op photos put symphony No. 9 on 3 record sides and the two overtures on the 4th side.

SQ is better than any DG recordings I have. (tulips or no) Although that isn't saying a lot. Pretty good. Maybe not up to the best Decca standards but definitely worth the listen. Low frequency notes have some weight. comparable to my other classical records. Good clarity and a sense of the recording space... Although I can't say I had any visions of LVB waving his wand over this one. Laid back? yes. Relaxed perhaps. Blame it on the conductor, I'd guess.

Its records are skinny vinyl. The label and light vinyl I'd date to around late seventies early eighties. The gatefold notes and fold-out are in French language so I can't read a word.

Anyway it is nice to find a Klemperer recording on something other than Angel over here.

-Steve

 

Starting with a Little Johnny C..., posted on November 26, 2015 at 16:15:18
kuma
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RE: Actually it's in stereo..., posted on November 27, 2015 at 08:33:33
Kindablue
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 Southern Prison Blues
Otis Rush > Grouning the blues
Magic Sam > Live
Big Joe Duskin > Cincinati Stomp
Albert King > I wanna get funky

 

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