One way I am discovering music is via ROON (or maybe Tidal). I am getting artists added to my virtual library based on the music I have played. I am now starting to appreciate this feature. I know a lot of people complain about this feature because it clutters up their library but I don't mind having to wade through unknown artists on my virtual library.
What unknown musical artist would you like to share with your fellow audiophiles?
When it comes to music, about half of my friends are "collectors" and the other half are true audiophiles. It seems the collectors are so obsessed with the size of their collections, that they leave no room in their budget for quality audio equipment. I think the audiophiles, with their focus on quality over quantity, are the ones with their priorities straight. So, unless you are on an unlimited budget, I'm guessing that audiophiles are more selective in their musical purchases. That being the case, I'm curious about what "buried treasures" have you been able to find? Thanks for responding and I look forward to discovering some good music, based on your suggestions.
I'll lead off with the band Crack The Sky, most notably their first two albums: "Crack The Sky" (1975) and "Animal Notes" (1976). I would describe them as a cross between Be Bop Deluxe and Frank Zappa. Their music is unique and totally unmistakable with anyone else. Choice cuts from the debut album are: "Ice;" She's a Dancer;" "Mind Baby" & "Sleep." Choice cuts from Animal Notes are: "Animal Skins;" "Wet Teenager;" Virgin....No" & "Maybe I Can Fool Everybody."
I'll lead off with the band Crack The Sky, most notably their first two albums: "Crack The Sky" (1975) and "Animal Notes" (1976). I would describe them as a cross between Be Bop Deluxe and Frank Zappa. Their music is unique and totally unmistakable with anyone else. Choice cuts from the debut album are: "Ice;" She's a Dancer;" "Mind Baby" & "Sleep." Choice cuts from Animal Notes are: "Animal Skins;" "Wet Teenager;" Virgin....No" & "Maybe I Can Fool Everybody."
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How about Gary Clark, Jr? He's been around a little while but you won't hear him on many radio stations. Very hard to put him in a box. Amazing Hendrix like rock guitarist and on his debut album Blak & Blu there are a couple of very hard rocking songs and a remake of Henrdrix' Third Stone from the Sun which will pin your ears back. But on the same album he has smooth R&B and even a tinge of hip hop. His second album has less hard rock sound but more blues to it. His acoustic song "Church" is stunning in its soulfullness, sadness, and simplicity. https://youtu.be/FgbUcJA6ivE |
Thanks to NUTTY and YYZSANTABARBARA for bringing Canadian artists into the discussion. I grew up in a state that borders Canada; so, I've always had an affinity for Canadian music. I was working in a record store when "Dinner At The Ritz" by City Boy came out. I remember their record company made a real effort to promote it; but, it just didn't sell. As for The Tragically Hip, that's a great band. It's a shame about Gord Downie's recent death; but, at least people are starting to talk about them again. My favorite Canadian band is Martha and The Muffins (aka M + M). The only band that I can compare them too is the Talking Heads. But, what really made some of their best records ("Danseparc" in 83 and "Mystery Walk" in 84) stand out was the exceptional production by Daniel Lanois. The first record he ever produced was "This Is the Ice Age" by Martha and The Muffins in 1981, because Daniel's sister Jocelyne was the band's bass player at the time. Three years later Daniel is co -producing "The Unforgettable Fire" (U2) with Brian Eno. So, Daniel made it big but M + M never did. Another good Canadian band worth checking out is Crash Vegas, who also had Jocelyn Lanois as a band member on their debut album "Red Earth." |
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