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Blackstar by David Bowie (2016) https://album.link/i/1676286487 Example: It was so easy to overlook that this was the legendary Bowie, in his late 60's, dying of cancer. I got lost very quickly in it just being a really good album. Thanks David.

I am not sure how I missed this one, but RIP Peter Higgs (April 8th) @ 94 I was watching some programs on gravity and particle physics, as I do, and they mentioned it. I guess I was distracted by the Eclipse and OJ at the time. A pillar in the fundamental understanding of our universe and the standard model. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Higgs If he now knows the structure of the universe, I wish there was a way for him to tell us.

Cheers Matt the Younger. I do hope you are truly resting in peace.

hmmm - another Fosse joint?

Ladies Of The Canyon by Joni Mitchell (1970) https://album.link/i/1492312524 Example: ^^ not one of the hits off this album, but I really like this one. Not that Woodstock isn't awesome. This is a really good album, not great but the highlights are very high.

RIP - Greg Kihn, You may not have known him by name - like me - but I did know his work.

Also, if you had an Etsy store - you would sell out!

What's old, is new again.

RIP, Gena Rowlands @ 94, https://apnews.com/article/gena-rowlands-dead-7c5b10d7a3544200987a57238afc6a37 I have watched many of her works, and was always captivated.

Realizing a fire pit can be fun.. ❤️‍🔥

Just watching this years Electric Boogaloo....

Not as Oedipal as I anticipated - but the Landing was chefs kiss. -- 🤌

^^ this.. Go Nate go...

So I finally got around to this: Animals by Pink Floyd (1977 - 2018 Remix) https://album.link/i/1631582682 Example: I have listened to it twice now along with the original below. I am a little torn on it because I have listened to the original so much that I look for (listen for) certain things. Little fades, microdynamics, stereo interplay, reflections (real or created). It is why I can use tracks like Pigs to set up a speaker system, and align it for the best 3d soundstage. When that gets disturbed, it throws me off. And in some ways I am not listening to the music anymore I am listening to the differences. To be clear this is a remix not a remaster. So I understand it is not just suppose to be just a good sounding version. Does it sound good? Hell yeah, the instruments are more separated, identifiable in the mix. The keyboards are brought forward in the mix, like that. And the bass has a concert level rumble that I have rarely ever heard before on any album, impressive. and in the mix... Animals by Pink Floyd (1977) https://album.link/i/1065974284 Example: Just in case you want to compare using that sweet sweet Youtube Compression. Great album. Did they need to touch it? Probably not. Am I glad they touched it? Probably. The real question will be. Going forward when I want to listen to Animals, which one will I pick? I don't know, but I will be interested to find out.

legend... I do like me a well engineered album... he made many...

So I am not sure what AI prompt you need to get this, but well played AI, well played indeed... also, please let me know if I violated the terms of use.

^^ this! I like me some Jack.. {{also trying to figure out why this didn't show up in my feeds last month}}

So you got the one with only male ends.. um.... sounds about right?

^^ I think I said it before - she be pretty. Sunday swing. The Essential Benny Goodman by Benny Goodman (var) https://album.link/i/254891127 Example: With Gene Krupa going off on drums. I wanted to listen to an album. But like so many things from the era (the example song was recorded in 1937 - yup 87 years ago), they were released on 78s. Also in this case it had to be split on both sides to fit the 8 minute version. So with that being said, The Essential is a great compilation ad pretty well restored.

Rashida by Jon Lucien (1973) https://album.link/i/1261594373 Example: Jon's voice and the bass line do it for me. Super groove on the entire album with wide range of colors.

MoonDial by Pat Metheny (2024) https://album.link/i/1733722355 Example: Enjoyed the new release from Pat. Playing with his new guitar. Mellow, but a good listen, well recorded.

How Does That Grab You? by Nancy Sinatra (1966) https://album.link/i/148036928 Example: There are other great tracks on this album, but this one is just so good. Most that just know it from Kill Bill probably don't realize that it is from 1966 (when Quentin was 3). There is a new version of the album this year. But it went to the pure, old standard of hard left and hard right stereo, which works okay in some systems, but not headphones for this dude. Most of the time I will take mono or blended for headphones. Good album..

Happy Birthday --- Cheers..