What recent (or even not-so-recent) music purchases are you most proud of?

[nomorenomore08]

I just got Husker Du's 'Zen Arcade,' in a great-looking double vinyl reissue, for about 18 bucks with shipping. Classic record!

[mokawanis]

1. Finally got Tommy Bolin's 'Teaser'

I've wanted it for years. My son-in-law found an imported copy and had it shipped to me.

[nomorenomore08]

3. Tommy Bolin is great. The guy died way, way, way too young.

[Ohio Joe]

2. A couple of weeks ago I found a combo CD I bought...

I stopped in a music store with my niece and I found a CD that had two albums by Gloria Jones, Vixen and Windstorm.

[nomorenomore08]

4. I only know her for "Tainted Love"...

[Ohio Joe]

5. I got into her music through listening to Marc Bolan

I love stuff like this when I'm driving

[nomorenomore08]

13. They were a longtime couple and had a kid together, correct?

[Ohio Joe]

18. Yeah... The son, Rolan, is releasing his first album this year

I've heard him do some covers of his dad's stuff and one or two original tunes... Not bad at all. I'll probably pick up the album when it comes out. You can hear him do a cover of Children of the Revolution here:

http://theofficialrolanbolan.com/

[a kennedy]

6. Roseanne Cash......

never REALLY enjoyed her....but now... LOVE HER.

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/videos/rosanne-cash-finds-the-thread-that-sews-her-history-together-20140122

http://rosannecash.com/rosanne-release-new-album-river-thread/

[hopemountain]

10. on my next purchase list

heard some of it today and her voice is fine and real - best i have ever heard her sing

[nomorenomore08]

14. New album of new material? From Johnny Cash's daughter?

That's what I was able to gather (admittedly) without clicking on the links...

[WinkyDink]

7. Jerry Orbach!

[Tom Ripley]

8. A passive ring modulator circuit...

3 jacks, 4 diodes, 2 transformers...it took more time for the soldering iron to heat up than it did to assemble.


Almost forgot...some Beatles record with baby dolls and raw meat on the cover.

[Initech]

9. Against Me - Transgender Dysphoria Blues

[nomorenomore08]

16. Not really familiar with their music, but I was intrigued by the singer's transition story.

I imagine it took fans a little getting used to "Tom" becoming female, though I suppose from her perspective she's been a "she" all along, if only internally.

[Packerowner740]

11. I picked up four albums last month

All of them Herb Alpert and the Tiajuana Brass. My parents used to listen to these in the late 60s.

[cyberswede]

15. I have a bunch of those. My parents had "Whipped Cream" & I bought more at yard sales, etc.

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[Joe Shlabotnik]

12. Purchase?

What is this purchase of which you speak?

[nomorenomore08]

17. Heh, I know what you mean. Didn't buy much music for a number of years (illegal downloads etc.).

But now that I've moved back home and have a little more disposable income, I've been growing my CD collection and have also started a small vinyl collection (I'm 29 - LP's were ancient technology when I was a kid, but now I've fallen in love with them).

[a la izquierda]

19. I bought two albums in the last month...

Mumford & Sons "Babel" and Jean LeLoup's "Mille excuses Milady." Both are great, but for totally different reasons.

[Boom Sound 416]

20. I'm not afraid to admit it

"Eat Sleep Rave, Repeat"

I have broken many speed limit laws since I heard that tune.

[greendog]

21. Anthology of American Folk Music

Bob Dylan: Complete Box Set

Velvet Underground: Peel Slowly and See Box Set

Dave Van Ronk: Down in Washington Square

Johnny Cash: Complete Sun Records Box Set

[nomorenomore08]

24. Those all sound like awesome keepsakes. The kind you actually listen to occasionally, that is.

[mulsh]

22. I found and exceptional Les Paul and bought it.

I've played guitar for 40 years. Own a bunch but never had much use for Les Paul. this one has changed my out look. It took me a couple of trips to a local music store that tends to cater to more professional musicians. wow. is all I can say. oh wait Yout mean recorded music?
um Allan Tousaint's latest CD/DVD Songbook as a song writer he lays it all out. if you ever want to hear what goes through a writer/performer's head listen to Songbook.

[nomorenomore08]

25. How much did the Les Paul set you back, if that's not too personal a question?

I'm not a player myself but those are some beautiful guitars.

[dawg]

23. Fond of my vinyl copy of this one.

(Not an actual photo of me, btw.)

[nomorenomore08]

26. That's a classic record. Reminds me, I need to get some KC vinyl!

I have a few albums in mp3 form, but it's just not the same.

[sharp_stick]

27. 3 purchases recently

Serena Ryder - Harmony: Fantastic album, this lady has great voice control and can really write. The Gibson Flying V she uses is a nice addition to any musician IMO.

Kacey Musgraves - Same Trailer Different Park: Really a lot more fun than I thought. Fast paced, breezy modern country. I picked it up because of her performance at the Grammys and the fact that Amazon had it on for $1.99. Her legs ain't bad either.

Volbeat - Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies: Just cause it's Volbeat and they're cool, such a unique blend of styles.