Day 273: Ooh baby I love your way, every day...

Album 970/1031

Peter Frampton - Frampton Comes Alive! (1976)

Side one

1. "Introduction/Something's Happening" – 5:54
2. "Doobie Wah" (Frampton, John Headley-Down, Rick Wills) – 5:28
3. "Show Me the Way" – 4:42
4. "It's a Plain Shame" – 4:21

Side two

1. "All I Want to Be (Is by Your Side)" – 3:27
2. "Wind of Change" – 2:47
3. "Baby, I Love Your Way" – 4:43
4. "I Wanna Go to the Sun" – 7:02

Side three

1. "Penny for Your Thoughts" – 1:23
2. "(I'll Give You) Money" – 5:39
3. "Shine On" – 3:35
4. "Jumpin' Jack Flash" (Mick Jagger, Keith Richards) – 7:45

Side four

1. "Lines on My Face" – 7:06
2. "Do You Feel Like We Do" (Frampton, Mick Gallagher, John Siomos, Rick Wills) – 14:15

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frampton_Comes_Alive!

Golf's verdict: Still the biggest selling live album ever I believe and the only one I can think of that produced a number of big hits. It's pretty easy listening and obviously includes the gimmick of the talk box*, which Frampton pioneered.

Máire's verdict: Very enjoyable.

*https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk_box

Album 971/1031

Bonnie Prince Billy - I See A Darkness (1999)

All lyrics written by Will Oldham, except where noted; all music composed by Oldham.

No.	Title	Length
1.	"A Minor Place"	3:43
2.	"Nomadic Revery (All Around)"	3:58
3.	"I See a Darkness"	4:49
4.	"Another Day Full of Dread"	3:10
5.	"Death to Everyone"	4:31
6.	"Knockturne"	2:17
7.	"Madeleine-Mary"	2:31
8.	"Song for the New Breed" (Dianne Bellino)	3:24
9.	"Today I Was an Evil One"	3:52
10.	"Black"	3:46
11.	"Raining in Darling"	1:54

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_See_a_Darkness


Golf's verdict: HIDDEN GEM! This Will Oldham fella seems to be rather good. Essentially this is a vehicle for some highly accomplished songwriting, produced in a lo-fi and largely acoustic way. We shall be investigating him further in 2018.

Máire's verdict: HIDDEN GEM! Introduced to this band today. Absolutely loved the album.

Album 972/1031

LTJ Bukem - Logical Progression (1996)

1	Demons Theme	LTJ Bukem	8:00
2	Links	LTJ Bukem	7:36
3	Music	LTJ Bukem	8:40
4	One and Only	LTJ Bukem	9:20
5	Bringing Me Down	LTJ Bukem	6:45
6	Danny's Song	LTJ Bukem	8:00
7	Vocal Tune	LTJ Bukem	7:44
8	Coolin' Out	LTJ Bukem	6:54
9	The Western	LTJ Bukem	6:06
10	Horizons	LTJ Bukem	6:56
11	Airtight	LTJ Bukem	8:13
12	New Element	LTJ Bukem	4:35
13	Drum in a Grip	LTJ Bukem	4:46
14	Solution	LTJ Bukem	4:58
15	In Too Deep	LTJ Bukem	6:07
16	So Long	LTJ Bukem	9:10
17	Pharaoh	LTJ Bukem	5:44
18	After Hours	LTJ Bukem	4:58
19	Groove Therapy	LTJ Bukem	6:02
20	Mind Games	LTJ Bukem	10:07

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LTJ_Bukem

Golf's verdict: This was a bit of a trial to be honest and - for me - confirms that the only drum and bass album an average household really needs is Timeless by Goldie!

Máire's verdict: For some reason I thought this was a rap album. I found it a bit boring.

Album 973/1031

Coldcut - What's That Noise? (1989)

1. "People Hold On" (featuring Lisa Stansfield) – 3:58
2. "Fat (Party and Bullshit)" – 4:17
3. "(I'm) In Deep" (Featuring Mark E. Smith) – 5:08
4. "My Telephone" (Featuring Lisa Stansfield) – 4:54
5. "Theme From "Reportage"" – 1:35
6. "Which Doctor?" – 4:30
7. "Stop This Crazy Thing" (featuring Junior Reid) – 5:15
8. "No Connection" – 3:34
9. "Smoke Dis One" (Featuring Queen Latifah) – 5:40
10. "Not Paid Enough" – 7:23
11. "What's That Noise?" – 2:28
12. "Beats & Pieces" (Mo Bass Remix) – 6:00
13. "Stop This Crazy Thing" (Hedmaster Mix by Adrian Sherwood) – 7:00

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/What's_That_Noise%3F

Golf's verdict: Very tricky to track down. I had to piece this together on YouTube, presumably due to potential copyright issues common with sampled music from this era. It was worth it though. 

Máire's verdict: Rather fun.


Album 974/1031

Giant Sand - Chore of Enchantment (2000)

All tracks were written by Howe Gelb.

1. "Overture" – 0:48
2. "(Well) Dusted (For the Millennium)" – 3:47
3. "Punishing Sun" – 3:13
4. "X-Tra Wide" – 3:27
5. "1972" – 1:03
6. "Temptation of Egg" – 3:41
7. "Raw" – 3:29
8. "Wolfy" – 4:25
9. "Shiver" – 4:00
10. "Dirty from the Rain" – 3:34
11. "Astonished (In Memphis)" – 5:32
12. "No Reply" – 4:34
13. "Satellite" – 6:48
14. "Bottom Line Man" – 4:41
15. "Way to End the Day" – 4:47
16. "Shrine" – 2:04

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chore_of_Enchantment

Golf's verdict: HIDDEN GEM! A really significant find. This is a superb album, even based on a single listen and we'll be tracking it down on vinyl in the New Year.

Máire's verdict: HIDDEN GEM! Second band I’d never heard of today. Another hidden gem.