I think it was still the Wreck of the Hesperus, through the early 80s. I confess “refreshing “ is not an adjective I would have applied to New Wave during its time… I’ve become open to agreeing that I did miss out, but like the friends you mention, as far as new music went I was either into continuing to favor the few 60s and 70s bands that survived or fusion. One of “those” guys I suppose. |
Thx for the kind words. "Soundscapes" has a very well balanced relaxed SQ. This recording is almost unknown to many audiophiles and collectors, $25 might be enough for a sealed copy? If your not familiar with Yellowjackets "Mirage A Tois" its a "fusion" jazz album but performed in good taste with demo level SQ. You might be surprised with the amount of quality jazz in the 1980's...fusion/acoustic and vocals. |
We like what we like, it’s all good. If I may suggest a couple of the better power pop bands, on Spotify I found Sorrows/ Bad Times Good Times 2010 R/I of the orig. 80’s LP FWIW, your final sentence left me feeling that I may have offended. I sure didn’t mean to. Bill |
Yes, and apologize if my hasty and unskillful writing left you with any impression I was unhappy. Quite the contrary. I do so much appreciate the information I get here from you and the other members about what’s worth trying now in an older and more open minded frame of mind. Will try/re-try those recommendations. in fact, even if I don’t wind up really liking things I still get a lot of fun out of trying and do enjoy the dialogue. You know what I mean. |
@dayglow Thanks! I’ve got a copy of “Soundscapes “ on order. I do know Yellowjackets pretty well and agree. Fun music. Have quite a lot of fusion and other progressive stuff generated in the 80’s. I should have said that for me new offerings of Jazz & Classical never grew tiresome. I’m curious though. We’ve read with interest about your most excellent record collection and your most admirable approach to getting through it relatively systematically, but are you buying many new records? |
