Whats on your turntable tonight?

America - their first, self-titled album. I had this album when it was first released in the early 70's. I sold it while in college because I had worn it out. I recently purchased a copy at my local used record store. This is such a good album, and I can't believe the fidelity on my newly set up vinyl rig.

I can't understand why there isn't more discussion about this album on A'gon. The music, the performance, and the fidelity are reference quality IMHO.

Hmmm, I haven't listened to my copy of America in years. Thanks for the suggestion to pull it out again to listen!

Tonight...

Bill Evans Trio: "Portrait in Jazz" Riverside 1162 (Analogue Productions 45 rpm reissue) (simply superb!)

Doors: "Morrison Hotel" Elektra (German reissue) (the sound quality of this recent reissue is very good, matches that of the similarly reissued LA Woman)

Beethoven: Symphony No. 9, Solti/CSO, Decca 6BB 121/2 (one of my favorite performances of this work in great sound: recorded by the master, Kenneth Wilkinson)
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Bdgregory, That first America album is nice indeed. I have a white label promo copy of it, yet I find the stock first press copy to be outstanding. When that record came out in 1972 it influenced many great musicians such as Crosby, Stills, & Nash and the Eagles amongst others. The strange chord progressions, texture, and detail that were captured in America's music made it one of the most innovative and nicest sounding records of the time. A great pick!
Happy Listening!

Tonight: polyurethane (fifth coat)--I've been finishing my newly-purchased Teres 160 over the last week. I think five coats is about all I can take before assembling the table tomorrow so I can play some records! I haven't even used my Thorens 125/II in the last couple of days, though will have to give it a goodbye spin or two tomorrow.

Joshua

Warming the system up this morning preparing to check out some amp stands, here's what's been playing:

Buxtehude, Organ Works Vol. 1 with Michael Chapius, Telefunken 6.42001

Bill Evans, Portrait in Jazz, Riverside 1162, Analogue Productions 45 rpm reissue - outstanding!

Coleman Hawkins and his Confreres, Verve MG VS-6110, Speakers Corner reissue - outstanding!

British Band Classics, Vol 2, Fennell/Eastman Wind Ensemble, Mercury SR 90197, Speakers Corner reissue - this is the first time I've heard this and it fully merits all the hype I've read over the years!

Now, if Ann is ready we can get down to some SERIOUS comparative listening...
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