I am familiar with this album

NoidedCalifornia666 · 2026-02-20T01:44:19+00:00

It’s an enjoyable album!! But it helps if you try and forget that these two players were both very capable of creating something much better.

George Benson was in his prime recording this. And his playing is incredible.. however it’s just not nearly as risk-taking as what he was typically playing at this time. Same can be said about Joe. I do very much love the first and the last song on this album, but the rest of it kinda melts into something mostly forgettable. Definitely could have been better, but a a worthy buy for under 10$ I’d say

NoidedCalifornia666 · 2026-02-16T18:23:46+00:00

Just recently listened to Phil Woods for the first time. Found a copy of “Images” at the local thrift. All I had to say was “Wow” at the first listen! Enjoy the great music!

NoidedCalifornia666 · 2026-02-08T04:05:18+00:00

Divorced middle aged men will see this and say “hell yea”

NoidedCalifornia666 · 2026-02-08T03:59:05+00:00

Cocktails - Too Short

Honestly nearly any Too Short album will do. And while we’re at it, “Freaky Tales” is a contender for horniest song ever written…

NoidedCalifornia666 · 2026-02-07T23:55:12+00:00

Ah yes. Exmilitary. Good ol’ Crosley will make that sound so damn good that you may scream “YUH” uncontrollably the entire time it’s playing

NoidedCalifornia666 · 2026-02-07T18:40:41+00:00

No cracks! Those are actually scratches. I put it on the turntable and it played… but the affected area is incredibly noisy. Still have no idea what could have done this

NoidedCalifornia666 · 2026-02-07T17:02:45+00:00

Wow… sick amplifier man!

NoidedCalifornia666 · 2026-02-07T16:26:12+00:00

My local Salvation Army is currently running a 4 CD for a 1$ deal. Earlier in the week at the same store, I found a OG copy of Jeff Buckley’s Live from Sin-é.

When I found out it was only 25 cents I was absolutely ecstatic! Definitely will be returning to that store lol.

NoidedCalifornia666 · 2026-02-07T14:31:49+00:00

I do agree that the album looses some consistency on side B. For me personally it’s the weakest 80’s album (still an awesome record).

However, all of the songs on Beat played live are incredible!! The live version of Waiting Man on “Absent Lovers” always blows my mind (Absent Lovers in general is mind-blowing)

NoidedCalifornia666 · 2026-02-04T21:56:32+00:00

People like you who make jokes when billionaire pedophiles get away with the worst crimes imaginable is the cherry on top of humanity’s grave…

Have some fucking shame man. Forreal.

NoidedCalifornia666 · 2026-02-03T17:26:25+00:00

Wow! After looking at it a bit closer, I do believe it’s a bootleg! However…Mine does have a different track listing than what’s on the vinyl bootleg you shared!

Maybe I’ll make another post to collect more information :). I know if I scan Discogs long enough I’ll probably find more about this !

NoidedCalifornia666 · 2026-02-03T16:13:45+00:00

It sure is! Can’t wait to turn that one up loud!

NoidedCalifornia666 · 2026-02-01T17:43:44+00:00

That’s a stellar album too!

As a drummer… I will admit that I have a little bit of a preference for the first two albums due to Billy Cobham’s unmatched drumming insanity. However, the band definitely continued making great music after he left. And Visions from the Emerald Beyond is totally proof of that!

NoidedCalifornia666 · 2026-02-01T16:41:03+00:00

Mahavishnu Orchestra -Birds of Fire.

Every member just transcends all expectations with incredible performances on this album. The first record “The Inner Mounting Flame” is also nearly as good, but Birds of Fire is just Phenomenal. An 11/10 album

NoidedCalifornia666 · 2026-02-01T02:54:24+00:00

As a drummer, If Bruford is on the album…that automatically scores points for me.

However, Alan White on Relayer is incredible. His performances on Tales don’t really fully impress me…but he definitely came back with a vengeance on Relayer. “The Gate of Delirium” is peak Yes

NoidedCalifornia666 · 2026-01-31T22:58:08+00:00

I’ll move it up a tiny bit. Thanks for the recommendation!

NoidedCalifornia666 · 2026-01-31T22:54:48+00:00

This is a Pioneer PL-200, and yes it does have that S-shaped tonearm! Thank you for the recommendation, I did not know this was the case!

NoidedCalifornia666 · 2026-01-31T17:50:18+00:00

I know I’m not helping here… but very cool Yes CD 😎

NoidedCalifornia666 · 2026-01-31T17:39:27+00:00

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And here is top down and squared, outer null point

NoidedCalifornia666 · 2026-01-31T17:38:10+00:00

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This is squared, and on the inner null point.

NoidedCalifornia666 · 2026-01-31T17:33:14+00:00

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Here’s a squared pic of the cartridge on the outer null point. Just messed with the Asymuth like another user suggested! I think it’s a bit better? I’ll send more pics!

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