remphish1 Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 When an album is considered a classic I try to give it a spin to see what the buzz is about. I attend a record show ever so often by my house and pick up albums on the cheap that many will consider classics. Last record show I picked up over 70 new albums (most on cd all for about $1 a piece!)..some I have heard about or wondered about for ages. Some things I gave a spin for the first time wereThe Ramones-Self TitledSex Pistols-Nevermind the BullocksSonic Youth-Daydream Nation, GooLed Zepplin-1-4, House of the Holy, In Through the Outdoor, Physical Graffitti (have these on vinyl but didn't play them oftenStevie Wonder-Songs in the Key of LifePixies-DolittleThe Stooges-FunhousePrince- Purple RainNeil Young-Everyone Know's This is Nowhere Anything recent you just discovered? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Just found this one at a library sale for $1. I remembered hearing good things about it, so I picked it up.INSTANT OBSESSION!It was just one perfect gospel-inflected English pop song after another. I am now on a quest to get everything Paul Heaton-related that I possibly can. It's the kind of music that plasters a smile on my face that I cannot remove. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Doug C Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Just found this one at a library sale for $1. I remembered hearing good things about it, so I picked it up.INSTANT OBSESSION!It was just one perfect gospel-inflected English pop song after another. I am now on a quest to get everything Paul Heaton-related that I possibly can. It's the kind of music that plasters a smile on my face that I cannot remove.Lucky boy. I remember my similar reaction the first time that I heard the late, great Housemartins back in 1986/87. I totally dig them. If you don't have it, get "Now That's What I Call Quite Good". It's a Housemartins greatest hits comp, but also has excellent b-sides and radio sessions. Enjoy your Housemartins/The Beautiful South/Paul Heaton trip. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Lucky boy. I remember my similar reaction the first time that I heard the late, great Housemartins back in 1986/87. I totally dig them. If you don't have it, get "Now That's What I Call Quite Good". It's a Housemartins greatest hits comp, but also has excellent b-sides and radio sessions. Enjoy your Housemartins/The Beautiful South/Paul Heaton trip. I have that comp. and was listening to it this morning. Currently waiting for The People Who Grinned Themselves... to arrive in the post. I also have a couple of Beautiful South records, but not the debut, which I am to understand is their best.Now: where would you suggest that I start with the Heaton solo stuff? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Doug C Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 I agree that the first Beautiful South is the best. Carry on up the Charts is the best Beautiful South comp. As for Paul solo, the first one, Fat Chance, is lacking. The others are good, but I'd recommend the most recent 2, where he reteams with Jaqui Abbott of The Beautiful South, "What have We Become" and 'Wisdom, Laughter and Lines". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Pop Todd, check out The Wolfhounds.Also, McCarthy, the pre-Stereolab group of Tim Gane. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 When an album is considered a classic I try to give it a spin to see what the buzz is about. I attend a record show ever so often by my house and pick up albums on the cheap that many will consider classics. Last record show I picked up over 70 new albums (most on cd all for about $1 a piece!)..some I have heard about or wondered about for ages. Some things I gave a spin for the first time were Sex Pistols-Nevermind the Bullocks Stevie Wonder-Songs in the Key of LifePixies-Dolittle Anything recent you just discovered?Good scores on all of these. I still listen to Never Mind the Bollocks often. For me, it's Pet Sounds. (just kidding I still don't like it) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Winston Legthigh Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 For me, it's Pet Sounds. (just kidding I still don't like it)Yeap. Same here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TCP Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 The owner of my local record shop recommended this to me:I had never really listened to the Byrds before besides some of their Dylan covers and Turn Turn Turn. This was really good. Like Revolver, but not as good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LouieB Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Don't get me started on Pet Sounds, which is a good album by any measure, but not the overwhelming masterpiece it is always billed as. Having said that I own three copies. LouieB Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NoJ Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 Gram Parson's two albums completely blew me away when I finally discovered them 5-6 years ago. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Smith Posted October 26, 2016 Share Posted October 26, 2016 I really only started listening to Dylan 10 or so years ago. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
uncool2pillow Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Television - Marquee Moon Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Don't get me started on Pet Sounds, which is a good album by any measure, but not the overwhelming masterpiece it is always billed as. Having said that I own three copies. LouieBMy favorite album of all-time. So, I would disagree, Louie. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CortezTheKiller Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 On what planet is The Housemartins London 0 Hull 4 considered a "classic album"? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 On what planet is The Housemartins London 0 Hull 4 considered a "classic album"?The planet PopTodd.Ever since I discovered it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chez Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Great topic. I didn't listen to "All Things Must Pass" until 7-8 years ago and I completed neglected the Grateful Dead's catalogue until 5 years ago. Shame on me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 On what planet is The Housemartins London 0 Hull 4 considered a "classic album"?i thought i was the only one who was foreign to this strange new realm. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 i thought i was the only one who was foreign to this strange new realm.I know that, in the UK is was a lot bigger of an album that it was here. Thought that it might have been considered some sort of minor classic over there, TBH.At any rate: it is a new discovery of an old record that, if it's not a "classic," it damn well SHOULD be! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Doug C Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 At any rate: it is a new discovery of an old record that, if it's not a "classic," it damn well SHOULD be!Ditto. It may be relatively unknown, but that doesn't keep it from being a classic album. By these definitions of classic, London 0 Hull 4 is a classic album, as are many relatively unknown works.Adjective1.of the first or highest quality, class, or rank: a classic piece of work. 7.of enduring interest, quality, or style:a classic design; classic clothes.Noun15.an artist or artistic production considered a standard. 17.something noteworthy of its kind and worth remembering:His reply was a classic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 Ditto. It may be relatively unknown, but that doesn't keep it from being a classic album. By these definitions of classic, London 0 Hull 4 is a classic album, as are many relatively unknown works.Adjective1.of the first or highest quality, class, or rank: a classic piece of work. 7.of enduring interest, quality, or style:a classic design; classic clothes.Noun15.an artist or artistic production considered a standard. 17.something noteworthy of its kind and worth remembering:His reply was a classic. THANK you! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigloop Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Here's a few that I "discovered" in the past couple years. Maybe not all are considered classic, maybe not any of them, but they definitely weren't on my radar as being essential and awesome! Paul McCartney - RamJackson Browne - Saturate Before UsingVan Morrison - Veedon FleeceElton John - Tumbleweed Connection Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Heartbreak Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Elton John - Tumbleweed ConnectionGreat album, and definitely a classic by any reasonable standard.I just "discovered" the Mott the Hoople All the Young Dudes album. I'd only heard the title track previously. Some great deep cuts on that one! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tinnitus photography Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 Ditto. It may be relatively unknown, but that doesn't keep it from being a classic album. By these definitions of classic, London 0 Hull 4 is a classic album, as are many relatively unknown works.Adjective1.of the first or highest quality, class, or rank: a classic piece of work. 7.of enduring interest, quality, or style:a classic design; classic clothes.Noun15.an artist or artistic production considered a standard. 17.something noteworthy of its kind and worth remembering:His reply was a classic. i would argue that none of those apply to the Housemartins. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mountain bed Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 The owner of my local record shop recommended this to me:I had never really listened to the Byrds before besides some of their Dylan covers and Turn Turn Turn. This was really good. Like Revolver, but not as good. That's a good call. I wouldn't say the entire LP is great but it does have 2 of Crosby's very best on it - Mind Gardens and Everybody's Been Burned. I love those tunes a LOT. For me, 5D is the one. I love every single cut on that record - even the filler (of which there isn't much!). This record, along with The Stones' "High Tide & Green Grass" comp were the first 2 LPs I ever had. My parents bought those for me when I was pre-K age. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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