Vinyl

Another news pc on vinyl and the gaining popularity of it...

http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/vinyls-resurrection-sales-at-a-record-high/

^ I haven't listened to the 'original mix' for many years (I have a taping of it somewhere) - this new '2013 remix' sounds decent - curious as to the differences between the two.......

^ I might just have to give this album a spin this afternoon.......you've inspired me, Jose .

I hate to be 'a stick in the mud' but Radiation has to be counted as one of Marillion's weakest efforts. Now granted, it's been quite some time since I've listened to it, but I don't remember it being particularly noteworthy compared to say its predecessor This Strange Engine, which I enjoyed.

^ I'd say that Radiation has its own identity. No, it's nowhere near as good as Strange Engine, but it's something different, not much Prog on offer, but perhaps an undemanding listen. I think such tracks as Under The Sun, Now She'll Never Know, Cathedral Walls, and A Few Words For The Dead are still quality Marillion. Not their best, but not their worst in my books either.

Catcher10 wrote: Tom Ozric wrote: ^ I'd say that Radiation has its own identity. No, it's nowhere near as good as Strange Engine, but it's something different, not much Prog on offer, but perhaps an undemanding listen. I think such tracks as Under The Sun, Now She'll Never Know, Cathedral Walls, and A Few Words For The Dead are still quality Marillion. Not their best, but not their worst in my books either. I agree....there are some good tracks on Radiation. It may not be viewed to positively on this site, but for a Marillion fan I do like it. Its good enough for me

Yeah Jośe and Tom. I think you are both entirely accurate in what you are saying, but by Marillion standards in relation to their extensive body of work I'd say Radiation is way way down the list. Not a a terrible or unlistenable album by any means, but just not as good as other Hogarth Gems like Brave, Marbles and the incredible debut Seasons End.

Also. Meant to ask you both actually. Do you guys like ELOY? I just love their new live album, Reincarnation Live on Stage. If you both liked Pendragon's: Out Of Order comes Chaos you are gonna really dig this one. It's gotten no attention here on PA just yet.

Another vinyl gem to discuss....This one always amazes me at how good it sounds even today. The clarity and placement of instruments within the soundstage is excellent.
The rhythm guitar on side I is fantastic and the cymbal ride tapping is super sweet, the vocals are so nice too.

Of course another RL in the deadwax...the guy is a genius at his craft.

BIG Eloy fan here . Don't have this Live Reincarnation but have pretty much everything else ( not 'Destination' though). Friggin' GREAT band.
Pretty big on Nektar as well. My first Nektar albums were the Sunday Night At The Roundhouse, and Remember The Future from waaaaay back in June '89. I do remember significantly coz I got up to 'no good' around this time, and these albums (and Sabbath's debut) were the aural pleasure for that weekend. Plus it was my birthday !!
Getting back to Radiation, it is a somewhat 'simpler' album from the gang, but is still enjoyable. Sometimes h tries too hard and is over-emotional in his vocal delivery, but it just seems to work with the band. Mark Kelly does a pretty good job with his synths on the album in question. My least fave Marillion is Holidays In Eden. I have it, but not listened to it since it was released (maybe 3 times, tops, and never went back). The next one, Brave, hit me for six. BRILLIANT.....(still don't have that one on vinyl though...)

So yesterday I received my copy of Jack White's Lazaretto (Ultra LP). If you did not read up on it, this album has a lot of vinyl "gimmicks" included. I am not a JW listener but I wanted this album for its gimmicky stuff.

Here is a YT of the stuff on the vinyl....also this album was recorded to tape and all analog mastering. I will say the sound quality is very good, nice and warm with ZERO compression! Wish other artists would do this.

Anyhow its a cool album, good sound.

Catcher10 wrote: Ha! Good luck finding Brave on vinyl now. The reissue is done, not available on Racket Records anymore. You can find them on ebay and such but people want a pretty penny for them, as they should. I once found an original vinyl pressing of Brave, used of course for about US300.00 but would never pay that much for vinyl. The next year is when Marillion decided to remix Brave and reissue it...I should have bought two copies. I have it dubbed to 1/4" reel to reel for archive purposes and listen to that usually to save my vinyl version.

Well if Tom's out of luck on BRAVE (Vinyl) he can always buy a great DAC and call it day.
. Works for me. .
But yeah Jośe, those Marillion albums in vinyl are pretty sought after.