Albums Rediscovered

[No Ta Doctor]

We listen to heaps, almost exclusively, modern pop, pop dance, scandi pop, etc, and there are some fantastic lyrics to relate to, even in our advanced years.

One thing that has happened though is that the fizzy upbeat naivety of 60's & 70's pop has been replaced by reflections on failed relationships. Maybe a sign of the times to quote Harry Styles.

Err, I'm pretty sure failed relationships have been a staple of pop since the beginning. Half of Motown is heartbreak!

As for the OP question, Weather Report - Heavy Weather is the most recent I've gone back to, though in reality it was my dad's vinyl originally. It's still absolutely incredible, and the parts of it that I thought got overplayed and lost something were refreshed after all those years.

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Err, I'm pretty sure failed relationships have been a staple of pop since the beginning. Half of Motown is heartbreak!

Yes. I think you are right there.

I have oversimplified with too broad a brushstroke.

Modern pop, much as I love it does seem to be less uplifting, though.

 

[Oldhippy]

Now I want to listen to Weather Report! An astounding bunch of musicians. That's this evenings music sorted whilst drawing up boat planning stuff.

 

[Gunk]

Santana, Moonflower, genius then and genius now.

Great album, the live versions of “She’s not there“ and “Let the children play” - awesome

I’m fortunate that I’ve seen Santana live twice (10 years apart) Royal Albert Hall and The Hammersmith Odeon, I’m still a mega fan!

 

[No Ta Doctor]

Now I want to listen to Weather Report! An astounding bunch of musicians. That's this evenings music sorted whilst drawing up boat planning stuff.

I'm going to listen to Santana, so it's a fair swap
Caravanserai I think, as I'm in a mellow mood

 

[Oldhippy]

Every track on the album is perfect I think @Gunk stunning musical talent. I've saw them years ago. I saw a Santana tribute band last month too, they had a good stab at it but nowhere near the real thing.

 

[No Ta Doctor]

Every track on the album is perfect I think @Gunk stunning musical talent. I've saw them years ago. I saw a Santana tribute band last month too, they had a good stab at it but nowhere near the real thing.

I dispute that. Carnaval is about two minutes too short, it fades out just as the keys player is getting going! This has annoyed me for forty years.

 

[Gunk]

Caravanserai I think, as I'm in a mellow mood

good choice, lovely album!

 

[Drago]

I'm feeling upbeat so Amigos for me please.

 

[raleighnut]

Most of my LP's/Cd's get played on a regular basis but looking through for summat I hadn't played for ages spotted 'Bill Withers Live at Carnegie hall'

 

[Oldhippy]

The Allman Brothers Band live at Fillmore East. I would have loved to have been at that gig.

 

[Venod]

The only Fleetwood Mac in my opinion

I agree, saw them at Buxton Pavilion Gardens 1969 I think, but Rumours, Tusk etc were terrific albums, which leads me to this, just rediscovered this via Spotify.


View: https://youtu.be/reFlgu1vq3Q?si=6Y4Mz9uXM-gzpLoN

 

[Oldhippy]

Closely followed by Eva Cassidy Live at Blues Alley.

 

[king of the mole hills]

Wu tang forever great album

 

[raleighnut]

Closely followed by Eva Cassidy Live at Blues Alley.

Eva actually didn't like that recording as she had a cold and felt her voice wasn't up to scratch