Today's random #Discogs choice Paul McCartney & Wings and Junior's Farm 7" 1974. A non album track, I'd not heard this before and its a fabulous little track, and so is the b-side Sally G. A lovely listen.
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Stevie Nicks - 'The Other Side Of The Mirror'. 🪞🌹🎸⚡💿 (30 May 1989)
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Not quite as strong as her first two albums, but still a solid effort in my opinion. While the opening track, "Rooms On Fire", is easily the standout and arguably overshadows much of what follows, there are still plenty of enjoyable moments scattered throughout the record. As always, Stevie Nicks' instantly recognisable voice remains one of the album's greatest strengths. There is also something interesting about the album's timing. By 1989, the glossy production and synthesiser-heavy sound that had dominated much of the decade was already starting to fall out of fashion, with musical tastes beginning to shift elsewhere. Even so, I think the album still sounds perfectly fine today. Rather than feeling completely dated, I think it works as a snapshot of a particular moment in popular music and fully embraces that late 1980s style. The cover artwork is another highlight; it has always reminded me a little of the artwork for Pat Benatar's 'Tropico', although the pose and colour scheme are quite different. I have to admit that the striking use of red gives Nicks the edge for me. Overall, 'The Other Side Of The Mirror' may not reach the heights of Stevie Nicks' earliest solo work, but it remains a very competent and enjoyable album. It captures the closing chapter of the 1980s sound while still offering enough strong songs and memorable performances to make it worth revisiting.
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Today's random #Discogs choice 808 State and Ozawa Electronic Sound mag 7" 2019. Oof! Dance banger alert! Cracker of a track, but let's discuss the b-side. Cubik_80830. Sample heavy track which starts with the strain of Papua New Guinea. I love it!
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Tina Turner - 'Private Dancer'. 💃🏽 🎸⚡💿 (29 May 1984)
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This is the US version of Tina Turner's comeback album, 'Private Dancer', complete with different front cover artwork (the inner sleeve actually features the better-known international cover instead). So, what else can be said that has not already been said?
Interestingly, it only dawned on me many years ago just how much of the material on here actually originated elsewhere. Some were already obvious to me, such as "Let's Stay Together" and "Help!", but I had no idea for years that "1984" was the same song originally recorded by David Bowie on his 'Diamond Dogs' album. Others are a bit more complicated. "What's Love Got To Do With It" and "Better Be Good To Me" had both been recorded earlier by Bucks Fizz, although Tina's versions were released first and ultimately became the definitive recordings. "Steel Claw" originally came from Paul Brady, whilst "I Can't Stand The Rain" was first recorded by Ann Peebles. What makes 'Private Dancer' so impressive is how thoroughly Tina made all of this material her own. With the help of several producers, she transformed songs that could easily have sounded disconnected into a remarkably cohesive album. Considering the record was assembled from different sessions after Capitol Records took a gamble on her comeback, it is impressive how naturally everything fits together. Sure, it absolutely sounds like a record from its era, but in my opinion it still sounds fantastic today. Great album!
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Today's random #Discogs choice Kings Of Leon and Youth & Young Manhood CD 2003. This is a cracking debut album (we won't discuss the later years). It's full of promise, excellent songs and hugely enjoyable. Favourite track Wasted Time (but I could pick more).
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Today's random #Discogs choice Taylor Swift and Folklore CD 2020. I think this is one of her two best albums (1989 is a banger). FYI, I'm not a fan girl. I like it, but I do feel its too long. Any hoo... minor complaint aside, favourite track This Is Me Trying.
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Today's random #Discogs choice The Bionic Rats and The Return Of The Bionic Rats promo 2020. A band I know nothing about. A reggae/ska/dance hall punk vibe (if that makes sense). They're from Dublin and are 20 years strong in the business. It's not for me, but a fun listen.
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David Gilmour - 'David Gilmour'. 🎸⚡💿 (26 May 1978)
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A solid blend of progressive rock with flashes of blues woven throughout, packed with soaring instrumentals and unmistakable vocals from David Gilmour on his self-titled debut solo album, ‘David Gilmour’, released on this day in 1978. To me, a lot of it genuinely sounds like late '70s Pink Floyd, just without Roger Waters steering the ship, so it is hard not to enjoy when it carries that unmistakable Pink Floyd DNA alongside Gilmour’s unmatched touch for guitar solos. The album was recorded mainly at Super Bear Studios in France and features contributions from several musicians connected to Pink Floyd’s circle, including Rick Wills and Willie Wilson. Parts of the record even originated from ideas that had been floating around during the making of 'Animals' and 'Wish You Were Here', which explains why it often feels like a lost companion piece to that era of the band. Despite being a solo effort, Gilmour handled a huge chunk of the instrumentation himself, which gives the album a really personal feel. Personally, I highly recommend this album, especially for songs such "There Is No Way Out of Here", which still gives me chills in the best possible way, alongside "So Far Away" and the mesmerising instrumental "Raise My Rent".
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