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Superb indie rock very much like early REM on their early albums but equally as good.
They were from Haledon New Jersey in the United States this was their 2nd album
The Feelies - The Good Earth ( 1986 )
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Top choice!
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On it for tomorrows morning workout!
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Robyn Hitchcock & The Venus 3 - Ole Tarantula
Saw them live when they toured in support of this album and it was fantastic.
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Earlier, Rethink on BBC R4 FM with Prof Ben Ansell. This week’s subject: Authenticity
Among the subjects covered, given ‘AI slop’ with everything apparently available to avid consumers at a few clicks, will we crave analogue experiences such as standing in in a crowded theatre bar trying to get served in the interval?
Later, Finlay Christie is Younger Than You, also on BBC R4. We looked at each other and said, ‘It’s been a long time since the 6.30 was this good.’ He’s got really nice timing with his delivery.
Easily findable on Sounds for UK residents.
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This is a thrill-some choreographed jaunt through various musical styles with emotive lyrics and a contemporary reinterpretation of the Pre-Raphaelites. Acoustic details rival the photographic precision of their painting forbears, with capricious motifs to delight, excite and surprise. Just once or twice I thought the BMRs were delaminating!
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I just adore this work. Outside of Sibelius, one of my desert island classical must-haves:
Bartók
Concerto For Orchestra
RCA Living Stereo/ Classic Records
1994
Mastered by Bernie Grundman. It’s heartstoppingly gorgeous.
The silver label is from Impulse Loudspeakers London (“the finest recordings in strictly limited editions”) about whom I know absolutely nothing.
I should look em up.
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