peterfrederics
Thanks for your comments and totally understand what it’s like to be so busy! Really glad that emusers is here for the long term. I likewise listen to many of your tips and often for similar reasons. That is, to my mind, what makes this group so great to belong to.
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"Henki" by Richard Dawson and Finnish band Circle. Ranked no. 11 for 2021 by ProgArchives.
All Music describes this eccentric but enjoyable Progressive/Psychedelic Rock album, as follows "The not-so-disparate worlds of botany an… -
@rostasi really enjoyed Nov 19th Random Radio particularly the Krautrock section and what better way to end than "Silver Cloud" by La Düsseldorf. This was the first time that I h…
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It's all happening here in my home town, Melbourne (Australia)!
in the last couple of weeks performing locally, we've had Oasis, Metallica, AC/DC, Crowded House, Pixies, The Church, Bill Frisell Trio and Kokoroko.
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"Down Cemetery Road" on Apple TV based on the novel (his first) by Mick Herron, the author of the outstanding "Slow Horses" series.
Three episodes are available so far and it looks like an excellent, quirky series.in Video Streaming Recommendations (formerly known as recoomendations) Comment by peterfrederics November 6
"Kid A" by Radiohead
ChatGPT says "Radiohead’s Kid A cover, painted by Thom Yorke and Stanley Donwood, depicts jagged, icy mountains inspired by war imagery and environmental collapse—visualising the album’s themes of alienation…One of the greatest examples of a cover version which totally eclipses the original is The Walker Brothers version of the Frank Valli song "The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore".
It makes me realise what an outstanding voice Sc…Gypsy s/t Progressive/Jazz Rock album released in 1970.
ProgArchives says "pursuing a heavier, more complex sound, blending SANTANA-like guitar and organ riffs with vocals and arrangements reminiscent of early CHICAGO. They released tw…"World Music", the 2012 Progressive/Psychedelic Rock album by Goat.
All Music says "With an unfettered sound influenced by everything from Afrobeat and heavy metal to Anatolian funk and biker rock, Goat are an experimental psychedelic …One of my favourite set of compilation albums, the "Brown Acid" series. We are now up to "Brown Acid - The Twenty-First Trip"in What are you listening to right now (on the floor, 25 or 6 to 4)? Comment by peterfrederics November 3
Relatively Clean Rivers s/t Psychedelic/Folk Rock album from 1976
To quote from Amazon "RCR is recognized by those fortunate enough to have heard it as one of the very finest albums of the era, with a clearly-defined American so…Saw Pavlov's Dog live in Melbourne on Saturday night (see "Rolling How Was The Show Thread"). Their tour is in honour of the 50th anniversary of the release of their first album, "Pampered Menial".
in What are you listening to right now (on the floor, 25 or 6 to 4)? Comment by peterfrederics October 27@Plong42 thanks for the reminder re Spooky Tooth. Back in the day, they were one of my favourite bands, particularly the track "Sunshine Help Me" which was featured on your album…Saw Progressive Rock band Pavlov's Dog last night at the Corner Hotel in Melbourne, Australia. They are on their 50th Anniversary tour.
The band were in good form playing to a capacity audience and the average age of those there must hav…"Construção", the 1971 album by Chico Buarque, Brazilian singer, songwriter, poet, novelist and playwright who emerged during the tropicalia era and is credited with innovations in samba.
All Music says "Chico Buarque's fifth al…Kathy & Carol s/t Folk album from 1964. Paul Rothchild calls it "the most beautiful Renaissance ballad record I ever heard. It's just perfect. If you like Joan Baez, here's Joan Baez times two, with gorgeous harmony, singing purist songs like…John Lodge of the Moody Blues. This leaves Justin Hayward as the last surviving member of the classic lineup of the original band.
in RIP Comment by peterfrederics October 14"Live in London" by Christone "Kingfish" Ingram. I saw him live at the Byron Bay Bluesfest this April and believe that he is amongst the very best current Blues artists.
The album received a Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary Blues A…"Behold and See" , the 1968 Progressive/Psychedelic Rock album by Ultimate Spinach.
According to ProgArchives "Ultimate Spinach' recorded some of the most original psychedelic rock records."
in Obscure Groups from the late 60s and early 70s that should have done so much better! Comment by peterfrederics October 8I remember really enjoying the 1991 Irish film "The Commitments" based on the Roddy Doyle novel and being particularly impressed by Andrew Strong's version of the James Carr original "The Dark End of the Street".
AMG's view is "…Steven Wilson, founder and leader of my favourite modern Progressive Rock band Porcupine Tree, has a new solo album "The Overview". I will be seeing him perform it live in Melbourne in November.
AMG says "The Overview is a loopy…An outstanding Progressive Folk album from 1971, the s/t album by Tudor Lodge.
AMG says "An exquisite reissue on the Italian Akarma label, the eponymous debut album by Tudor Lodge taps into both the perpetual collectibility of …@greg "Super Session" is one of my favourites from that era.
Another favourite is an earlier incarnation of Mike Bloomfield when playing on the album "East-West" with The…A really obscure but good blues rock/heavy psych album - "Dirty Sheets" by Leslie's Motel. It was recorded in 1972 but only finally released in 2009.
AMG says "Folk-tinged, psychedelic, and improvisational, Leslie's Motel skirte…@Plong42, I also like this other album featuring Michael Giles, this time together with Ian McDonald called "McDonald & Giles" recorded in 1971 after they both left King Crim…Pretty envious of @amclark2 for having seen Boris live (refer "Rolling 'How Was The Show' Thread").
I will just have to make do with listening to my favourite Boris …Forgot to include my Love "Forever Changes" face mask which got plenty of use during Covid times. As you can see, it's pretty worn!
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