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Another new artist to me - another strong voice. five seconds flat Lizzy McAlpine 2022 https://album.link/i/1604657567 Example: I started to this listen to this a while ago, but it took me three days to get past the first song (above). It hooked me hard. Lyrics, voice, production (soundstage and close mic), and the use of silence was so well done. I had to switch from my daily listening on Bluetooth over to my AT L3000s to dig past the layers. And I was rewarded. Finally getting through the album and there is more of the same. I have not heard the use of pauses and silence so effectively since discovering Chris Thile and ‎Nickel Creek. There is something so captivating about bringing a song completely to a stop, makes me lean in and take notice as to what is next. So much more satisfyingly than throwing a wall of sound at me with all pots maxed. Needless to say this will go into heavy rotation for a while.

I didn't know this existed. Now I do and I am the better for it.

none more svart

Darkroom Sadie Campbell 2021 https://album.link/i/1581693500 Example: New Artist to me. This is just an EP - and looking around she has not released an 'album' yet. So, I listened to all the tracks that she has on Tidal (10 total). The example above caught my interest with her power, gravel, lilt and tone. But this following track really impressed me. Needless to say, I am now following this artist.

"What would happen if the Solar System was filled with soup out to Jupiter?" "I was wondering whether there's a way to use my welder as a defibrillator?" "How much water to you have to drink to become 99 percent water?" ....and many more. I enjoyed the first book enough to jump into the second. Now while I really enjoy the physical/reader version because of all the great cartoons/illustrations by Munroe (of xkcd fame), I could not pass up being read to Wil Wheaton. So, my recommendation (like I did) is to have the audio book in one app as you read along in another. :} And I can never get family guy out of my head.

This. Just finished Katie's book. It was good and I got more out of it than I thought. I didn't know much about 'vacuum decay' and 'big rip' before, so there was new science here for me. She used analogies and humor well, it is written in her voice as I know her.

Sound Affects (Deluxe Edition) The Jam 1980 https://album.link/i/1445856291 Example: Some Sunday morning Jams with The Jam. I liked this penultimate album, it has a nice mix of raw stuff along with more produced stuff, which I am sure they got flack for at the time. but not: (I know the internet is over this one)

Midnights (3am Edition) Taylor Swift 2022 https://album.link/i/1650841512 Example: Seeing what the kids are making these days (kids being long established artists in their 30s). Overall a good listen. Lots of talk-singing and some good singer songwriter moments throughout the album. Kids got some talent.

"Feel Flows" The Sunflower & Surf’s Up Sessions 1969-1971 (Super Deluxe) The Beach Boys 2021 https://album.link/i/1570363167 Example: Now, I have not listened to the entire 6.5 hours of material here (yet). But I am entirely captivated by this monster (133 track) collection. The vocal layering and delicate nature of a lot of the tracks is very appealing. I can easily see this as being my go to for BB in the future. Just put it on shuffle and listen for as long as I like. Of course, Pet Sounds, will always be played regardless.

^^ Just a couple of Americans doing normal American things...

Skylarking XTC 1986 https://album.link/i/1440889477 Example: So many songs I could post so I just gave the opener. It has been a while since I had listened to this 80s classic. But I see it as timeless.

See what happens with we all don't let Steve do his job? Happy Second Birthday Peter.

(Party Favor Noise)

PORTALS TesseracT 2021 https://album.link/i/1569244326 Example: This Prog Metal album really got into me. All recorded live, and they are not shy to go over 10 minutes for a song. Power cords, transitions that work, great vocals, and almost 2 hours of some killer tracks (to me). Goes into the rotation.

Added to Queue. I like Katie Mack, I didn't know that she wrote a book. Seems like ideas that I have explored with Brian Greene and of course Neil deGrasse Tyson. But I will be interested to hear her take and see how she writes.

and These are not happy books, but they are not meant to be.

Michael Stephenson Meets Alexander Claffy with His Trio Michael Stephenson, Alexander Claffy 2021 https://album.link/i/1554131411 Example: A really fun album. Good backing for good vocals.

Cheers Peter - Happy Birthday - have a sour beer for me

Cheers Carl - Happy Birthdays!

On n’enferme pas les oiseaux Barbara Pravi 2021 https://album.link/i/1592352554 Example: Sunday morning French music. Do I understand French? Nope. Do I like the music? Yup. Did I add the album to my queue several months ago based on the album cover? ....maybe....

Nope - but they sure are not short on making claims about their $17,000 amp. "Egoista STX is capable of realizing the full potential of electrostatic headphones that no existing amplifiers can match. It is the first electrostatic headphone amplifier that can produce deep realistic bass. Effortless, clear sound, lack of distortion, natural tonal balance and ultra-wide dynamic range make Viva Egoista STX the best product in its class available on the market. Its performance will enchant the most demanding music aficionado and convince the most critical audio connoisseurs." Don't get me wrong - I like the 300B tube sound, it is why I use a 300B as a headphone and preamp. I would like to hear it.

Thanks again YT algorithm, keep them coming.

One more for today: Fragments Trifecta 2021 https://album.link/i/1563955603 Example: Prog? Fusion? Jazz? All of the above. this album is all over the place. I guess it is aptly named 'Fragments'. There is interesting bits all over the place. I like the ideas, and there are great players, but it does not really come together as a whole.

Overpass Marc Johnson 2021 https://album.link/i/1576344696 Example: Bass Bass and More Bass. Wonderful sounding album. If your system has capacity for low end. Pick you fav high res platform and let it roll over you.

Bastion Original Soundtrack Darren Korb 2011 https://song.link/i/459457476 Example: A game that I can honestly say that I completed 3 times just because I wanted to listen to the soundtrack again, in context. It has a very Firefly soundtrack feel to it. The story and game built up to such a level that I find it hard to fight back tears when the above Zia's theme comes in.