Since I signed up to Tidal I've been going over albums or groups I didn't like in the way back when I first heard them. In 2024 I don't know why I didn't take to Family in 1970, (maybe because I was only 12 at the time!). Anyway, I'm making up for it now. On this album, side one is live and side two studio, but it doesn't really matter, the band are tight whatever. Apart from Roger Chapman's vibrato vocals, Charlie Whitney is a distinctive and creative guitarist. The rest of the band are no slouches either.
Re: What music are you listening to currently?
Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2024 3:53 pm
by cybot
I too never passed any remarks on Family either but I do recall Roger Chapman’s unique vocal style. I’ve been meaning to check them out properly since I was a traumatised 6 year old hearing his vocals for the first time 😂 Anyway…
Re: What music are you listening to currently?
Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2024 11:46 am
by Diapason
One of the things I love about streaming is finding stuff you'd never come across otherwise. Qobuz suggested this new release to me this morning and, in a sure sign that the algo has got me nailed, I unironically love it. 80s-style synthy cheese that skirts so close to parody it's both ridiculous and delicious.
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Re: What music are you listening to currently?
Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2024 12:11 pm
by Derek
Almost made me lose my coffee through my nose.
:)
Re: What music are you listening to currently?
Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2024 6:20 pm
by markof
Re: What music are you listening to currently?
Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2024 12:40 pm
by Derek
Having just finished reading Geezer Butler's - "Into The Void" this is going down a real treat.
Currently being played, Bleedin' Loud, nothing pedestrian about it.
Having just finished reading Geezer Butler's - "Into The Void" this is going down a real treat.
Currently being played, Bleedin' Loud, nothing pedestrian about it.
WHAAATTTT!?!? I can't hear you!
Re: What music are you listening to currently?
Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2024 2:35 pm
by cybot
Good man Derek 🎸💥🎸
Re: What music are you listening to currently?
Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2024 2:56 pm
by cybot
Can’t find the one I’m looking for (BTWOS) so this’ll have to do.
Re: What music are you listening to currently?
Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2024 10:22 pm
by Cyndale
JAW wrote: ↑Wed Apr 10, 2024 7:47 pm
Since I signed up to Tidal I've been going over albums or groups I didn't like in the way back when I first heard them. In 2024 I don't know why I didn't take to Family in 1970, (maybe because I was only 12 at the time!). Anyway, I'm making up for it now. On this album, side one is live and side two studio, but it doesn't really matter, the band are tight whatever. Apart from Roger Chapman's vibrato vocals, Charlie Whitney is a distinctive and creative guitarist. The rest of the band are no slouches either.
I have a Roger Chapman solo LP called Mango Crazy on Linn Records Label from 1983. Must root it and give it a spin.