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[maddox]

Somebody lend this guy another CD

[Manatee]

Somebody lend this guy another CD

I'd lend him the bonus disc to Ziltoid the Omniscient, but I couldn't take responsibility for the probable psychological damage that would ensue.

[Steve Jones]

I find them bland, but if they cover Planet Smasher or Tall Latté, I'll consider giving them another shot.

Well I'm not handing out specific accolades, but as Radio Friendly Unit Shifters go I find them entertaining enough.  I've only got 2 CDs.


NP: IQ - Ever.

[Iggy]

Visionary position - Panic Room

[Manatee]

NP: R.E.M. - Eponymous

Kind of silly for me to have a compilation album of theirs since I have all the albums all of these songs originally appeared on, but I was a fanatic, plus there are at least a few alternative mixes.

After those last two albums, I needed something to bring me back to Earth.  I haven't ruled out Michael Stipe having visited the fourth dimension a few times, but mostly they sound human.

Edit: There is one song on this that hadn't appeared previously: 'Romance'.

I've only got 2 CDs.

From you, that's close to a condemnation.   

NP: IQ - Ever.

  That one's a winner even if it doesn't include a cover of Tall Latté.

[Steve Jones]

From you, that's close to a condemnation.   

[Steve Jones]

Just: Genesis - Shipwrecked CD1
Now: Genesis - Shipwrecked CD2

[Steve Jones]

Just: Genesis - Nursery Cryme
Now: Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here

Classic prog morning, methinks

[Bupie]

Threshold - Dead Reckoning

I have this one for more than a year and I think I had not given it a complete listen so far    Shame on me  cause it seems to be pretty good but my neighbourhood doesn't tolerate this kind of music    On a more personal note, Threshold is a bit repetitive to my taste but Mac has really a great voice 

[Nicky007]

On a more personal note, Threshold is a bit repetitive to my taste but Mac has really a great voice 

Agree with you there, Bups. I like listening to Threshold, but it's seldom they give me a rush. I'd say they lack a Clive to lift them up to the heights of genius 

And I sure hope we see/hear more of Mac, cause he sure was great in Threshold 

Just: Genesis - Nursery Cryme
Now: Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here

Classic prog morning, methinks

I'l be listenin to those when I'v moved into the old people's home 

Nicky.

[Steve Jones]

I like listening to Threshold, but it's seldom they give me a rush.

Perhaps you should try Rush?


NP: Genesis - Trespass.


Stevie-Bob Jones

[Nicky007]

Perhaps you should try Rush?

That was below your usual level, Joneseeey    (a compliment actually) 

Rush are in my pantheon - reminds me .....

Just to add my marmite to the SRV-rap:  A song or two, yeah, quite uplifting, but a whole album becomes a grind. I don't understand why he never tried to edge a bit ... but I guess lotsa booze takes the edges after a while 

Nicky.

[Steve Jones]

I don't understand why he never tried to edge a bit ...

That's not what blues is about.  If every blues player did that then there'd be no 'traditional' blues players left. 

[Iggy]

Full circle - Saga

[Steve Jones]

Rush - Fly by Night

[Iggy]

Just: Genesis - Shipwrecked CD1
Now: Genesis - Shipwrecked CD2

Stevie - Bob What are these cd's? I haven't come across them.

[Steve Jones]

Stevie - Bob What are these cd's? I haven't come across them.

A couple of CD singles from the Calling All Stations era.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_ss_w_h_?url=search-alias%3Dpopular&field-keywords=genesis+shipwrecked


Stevie-Bob Jones

[Iggy]

A couple of CD singles from the Calling All Stations era.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_ss_w_h_?url=search-alias%3Dpopular&field-keywords=genesis+shipwrecked


Stevie-Bob Jones

Ta

I see you can buy them new for £70 probably not a bargain

[Steve Jones]

I see you can buy them new for £70 probably not a bargain

I'll tell you what I'll do. As I know you, I'll let you have mine for £65 - and I'm cutting my own throat there


Yes - Yesterdays.

[Iggy]

I'll tell you what I'll do. As I know you, I'll let you have mine for £65 - and I'm cutting my own throat there


Yes - Yesterdays.

Good to see that generosity is not dead.

Good choice of music. 

[Steve Jones]

Good choice of music. 

I thought so   Fragile is also in the pile for re-ripping at a higher bitrate later on

[Iggy]

I thought so   Fragile is also in the pile for re-ripping at a higher bitrate later on

I always think it is a bit of a shame that today's technology wasn't around for some of the 'classic' bands although the early genesis boxed set is a great improvement on the originals imo.

What bitrate are you ripping into this time?

[Steve Jones]

I always think it is a bit of a shame that today's technology wasn't around for some of the 'classic' bands

Yes, although a lot of problems are also down to humans as well.  There've been some bl**dy awful recordings lately, even with modern technology.  Metallica's Death Magnetic would be a lot better with a Martin Birch/Machine Head sound quality to it!

What bitrate are you ripping into this time?

I do most stuff at 320 these days, which is a reasonable balance between listenability and portability for my set of circumstances.  I've got some key stuff done lossless, but that tends to drain the battery on the iPod as if you've put a screwdriver across the terminals

[Iggy]

Yes, although a lot of problems are also down to humans as well.  There've been some bl**dy awful recordings lately, even with modern technology.  Metallica's Death Magnetic would be a lot better with a Martin Birch/Machine Head sound quality to it!


I do most stuff at 320 these days, which is a reasonable balance between listenability and portability for my set of circumstances.  I've got some key stuff done lossless, but that tends to drain the battery on the iPod as if you've put a screwdriver across the terminals

I never realised that. If you are using 320 how's the space on the NAS going? Needing to buy more disks soon?

The latest iTunes is doing my head in it seems to be copying music all over the place now. 

[Steve Jones]

If you are using 320 how's the space on the NAS going? Needing to buy more disks soon?

I think I've only filled about half, but I might be wrong.  Storage is so cheap these days that I'm not unduly concerned.