What albums did you listen to today?...continued

Brian Eno with Daniel Lanois & Roger Eno - "Apollo: Atmospheres & Soundtracks"
Geneva Jacuzzi - "Lamaze"
Brian Eno - "Ambient 4: On Land"
Brian Eno - "Ambient 1: Music for Airports"

Aussie-Byrd-Brother wrote: These guys are playing in Melbourne on December 8th (a day after I finish my next nightshift block, so technically I'll be on days off). I'm seriously considering going if I can convince a mate, the only thing putting me off is that it's been years since I've heard one of their albums. Heh, and Krakatau is the support act, which would make it even sweeter...I might be able to ask them in person what the F happened between their Tangerine Dream/krautrock-flavoured debut and that recent calpyso whatever EP they just put out!

I'd go if I could and I only heard this album from them  I'd love to see their reaction to that question too 

Yesterday...

Meltdowner wrote: Genesis - Trespass

Go any better with it this time, Sam?

The Bearded Bard wrote: ALotOfBottle wrote: Meltdowner wrote: ALotOfBottle wrote: Nice! How do you like Fourth?  I was really in the mood for Roller yesterday  I bought Fourth and Fifth on vinyl the other day. It's very different from Third, more Avant/Fusion Jazz than Canterbury, more up-tempo/intricate and less psychedelic/atmospheric but I enjoyed it. I recall liking Fifth more than Fourth on previous listens though. Yeah, it's definitely very avant-fusiony, somewhat ECM-esque in my mind. I can't say if I like Fourth more than Fifth, both have some amazing tracks, but I feel like Fourth is overall more focused and more "ALotOfBottle."  Fourth and Fifth are merely OK in my book, nothing more. Highly recommend picking up Six if you guys haven't already. With it's return to the sort of progressive fusion that can be found on Third, but without completely abandoning the avant jazz of the previous two albums, this is where it's really at, IMO. I even prefer it to Third most days.  Seven's really good, too. Easily prefer that one to Fourth and Fifth as well. It follows pretty much in the same vain as Six, but is perhaps a bit more melodic. It lacks the bite and edge of the preceding album though.

To be honest, I love all the first eight Soft Machine albums. Third  is an unquestionable studio favortie, but I really like Fourth and Fifth, I find they do share a lot of similarities with the stuff ECM has been producing at the time, very dark fusion. This aesthetic just appeals to me very much. Seven and Bundles are both great albums, I like Seven just a tiny bit more. I have not listened to Six in a while, so can't tell for now. But, I love live Soft Machine albums from 1970/71, in my opinion, some of these feature the band's best moments. Especially stuff with Lyn Dobson!

Meltdowner wrote: At this point I'd rather get albums from other Canterbury bands, I only have SM in my collection

How about some EGG? There is a very nice 200g reissue of The Polite Force by Deram that you can get at reasonable price. Unless you don't like Egg, of course.

Today:
Igor Wakhevitch - Hathor


Edited by ALotOfBottle - November 07 2016 at 12:10

Just one this morning:

ALotOfBottle wrote: Meltdowner wrote: At this point I'd rather get albums from other Canterbury bands, I only have SM in my collection  How about some EGG? There is a very nice 200g reissue of The Polite Force by Deram that you can get at reasonable price. Unless you don't like Egg, of course. Today: Igor Wakhevitch - Hathor

Y'know, I feel like a spoilt brat since I've obsessed over Canterbury bands since the late-80's through to recent years. And now, I'm digging select Tech / Extreme bands. But, this Canterbuggers ideal is what's first and foremost in my heart and soul.
Grey And Pink
Space Shanty
National Health
Two Rainbows Daily
Gilgamesh
Pudding & Gisteren
The Polite Force
Third
Continental Circus
...............to name a few......................

ALotOfBottle wrote: How about some EGG? There is a very nice 200g reissue of The Polite Force by Deram that you can get at reasonable price. Unless you don't like Egg, of course.

What's not to like about that album?  I didn't know about the reissue, thanks! These days I don't order online as much though, there are so many places to buy, so many awesome albums, I just give up 

Edited by Meltdowner - November 08 2016 at 05:27

Beatles Red compilation album