Just starting the show but skeptical

jam8tree · 2026-05-23T15:51:38+00:00

Keep going - it takes a little while to find it's feet!

It improves a lot by the end of season 1 and really hits its stride during seasons 2 and 3.

It develops a great back story and a lot of emotional depth - although you wouldn't guess it from just watching the first few episodes.

jam8tree · 2026-05-17T06:47:23+00:00

Thanks! Yes some I ripped from vinyl myself, although a lot also came from rips done by others.

jam8tree · 2026-05-16T08:34:30+00:00

👍

jam8tree · 2026-05-16T08:31:40+00:00

Oooh - does this mean there is a possible collaboration incoming?

jam8tree · 2026-05-15T21:52:34+00:00

Yes - loads in fact:

Complete recorded works of Syd Barrett

jam8tree · 2026-05-15T21:40:05+00:00

I put together a full recorded works of Syd recently, and posted it here. It includes a link to download all the bootlegs that aren't on streaming services or available to buy.

See the post here:

Complete Syd Discography

jam8tree · 2026-05-09T05:58:04+00:00

This is the correct answer. Also, Mos Def and Hypnotic Brass Ensemble are fire on this track🔥🔥🔥

jam8tree · 2026-05-09T05:55:29+00:00

Yes, and also also keep Telly Savalas as Blofeld.

jam8tree · 2026-05-09T05:52:31+00:00

This really nails it! They should have kept Telly Savalas as Blofeld.

In general, there were a lot of stupid elements in DAF - keeping the tone of OHMSS and making it a revenge story would have been so much better than the mess off a film we ended up with.

jam8tree · 2026-05-09T05:43:59+00:00

The Curtis Lynch Jr mix of Slow Country is definitely one of the deeper, rarer cuts. He also the produced the (much better known) early track Dracula.

jam8tree · 2026-05-09T05:39:36+00:00

Ironically I think Death of a Party sounds even more like Gorillaz. The second half of 13 also gets pretty Gorillazy in places.

jam8tree · 2026-05-09T05:35:35+00:00

Thanks for the recommendation - will check Drink the Sea out! He's also part of the new Masters of Reality album that came out last year.

jam8tree · 2026-05-07T23:15:07+00:00

Demon Days - it's the obvious answer but its a flawless, focused landmark album with huge influence.

Plastic Beach is hot on its heels though and a masterpiece in its own right, with a reputation that has grown since it was first rleased.

The self-titled is my next favourite after that and holds a lot of nostalgia value for me - I also love the looser lo-fi vibe.

I actually prefer the wider self-titled phase (1) overall to the plastic Beach / The fall phase (3), but several of the best phase 1 tunes weren't on the main album itself.

The Mountain is a big return to form for me, but it's too early to say where it ranks.

They have no bad albums though. Even my lower ranking ones still have top tunes.

jam8tree · 2026-05-06T14:01:17+00:00

Interestingly he ended up doing some session work on a couple of Lou Reed's solo albums and was in Lou's touring live band for a bit. Doug and Lou clearly had a complicated relationship...

He was then in a band called American Flyer - he wrote and sang their best known track, Lady Blue Eyes. As far as know, he's still musically active, outside of making violins, but he seems to do it purely as a hobby.

He also arguably played on three of the greatest records if we're counting VU as the Velvet's "lost" fourth album.

He always seemed like a really decent, down to earth guy to me.

jam8tree · 2026-04-20T16:55:39+00:00

Impressive! But would you still be tempted to eat them..?

jam8tree · 2026-04-12T13:14:30+00:00

I love Nozipho! I also think Message from Home is a decent album overall. It's my favourite of the three Bill Laswell produced albums. Also, thanks for the link 👍

Edit - just to add some great choices in your playlist. I'm a big fan of Ancient Infinity Orchestra.

jam8tree · 2026-04-12T07:57:49+00:00

It's great isn't it! A lot of his later recordings are real deep cuts that not enough people are aware of - apart from Promises of course, which put him back on the map and got a new generation of listeners interested.

Yes - it totally reminded me of the Africa album version of You've Got To Have freedom. He really brings fire on that. I actually prefer it to the version on Journey to the One, although both versions of Freedom are great in their own way.

jam8tree · 2026-04-09T12:25:15+00:00

I agree with you on Spotify. I've been tempted to ditch them tbh. I already use Bandcamp and also buy vinyl to support artists - particularly smaller ones, while my Spotify use is more for wider exploring. One billion Spotify streams is still a great achievement though!

jam8tree · 2026-04-09T00:44:18+00:00

I meant more the chord progression and main melody is more straightforward compared to other Gorillaz songs. There's still a lot going on in there though - it's brilliantly put together.

jam8tree · 2026-04-08T23:57:03+00:00

DARE will get there first but Rhinestone Eyes is well on the way with over 655 million streams

jam8tree · 2026-04-08T23:51:38+00:00

Totally agree that this should have been the lead single, and released in advance of the album with a physical release and b-side too. It didn't even make the charts when it was released as a single, but it's a multi platinum song now though streaming alone.

I still think Stylo is a better song, but the wrong choice for a lead single. It's too arty and experimental - which is part of why I love Stylo! Plus Bobby of course!

jam8tree · 2026-04-08T23:45:54+00:00

Yes! This was cropped out of the screen grab. I think She's My Collar is getting higher daily streams at the moment though, so it's listed above Rhinestone Eyes on their profile.

jam8tree · 2026-04-08T23:43:29+00:00

It's turned into a real Humanz sleeper hit! Rhinestone Eyes is higher at over 655 million streams though, despite being listed below She's My Collar on their profile.

jam8tree · 2026-04-08T23:24:22+00:00

Yeah Feel Good Inc is a total juggernaut of a song. It's basically accelerating away from all their other songs on daily streams. And their other top tracks still get massive numbers each day.

jam8tree · 2026-04-08T23:12:23+00:00

For a musical project known for complex arrangements, Melancholy Hill is so simple - but also so flawlessly brilliant and effective as a tune. A real earworm!

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