Vinyl Me Please Classics

[Ghost]

I listened to some of it on the Spotify playlist and it didn’t stand out in any particular way... but also I’m not huge on the blues in general, so I was expecting this would be a pass for me.

May and June on the other hand... well June in general should be interesting because my sub is up in May. Are they still offering bridge subscriptions? Because if not I’m probably out after that month.

Yep, figured as its been crickets in here about it since the reveal lmao. I'm STOKED for King Curtis and Dorothy Ashby but hard pass on this months Classics. Oh well!

I believe bridge deals are still valid. I'm month to month rn and its been working well for me. Just popping in for what I nEED and out for anything less.

 

[TenderLovingKiller®]

Yep, figured as its been crickets in here about it since the reveal lmao. I'm STOKED for King Curtis and Dorothy Ashby but hard pass on this months Classics. Oh well!

I believe bridge deals are still valid. I'm month to month rn and its been working well for me. Just popping in for what I nEED and out for anything less.

Same, I think I gonna sign up for 3 months now though. There is a enough things I am interested over the next 3 months it’ll be worthwhile.

 

[Holdsworthian]

So I take it no one is particularly excited by this months blues pick?

Sticking with Country this month as this is ok but not something I am particularly excited about. Will switch back for (likely) good until my bridge sub runs out at the end of the year.

 

[scotthilk]

So I take it no one is particularly excited by this months blues pick?

I have it in my queue to listen. Big blues fan so hopeful - but I am unfamiliar w/ this album. Will report back!

 

[keylime_5]

I’m just pumped they’re finally doing another blues album. Can’t go wrong with old classic blues. This is a great record

 

[serotonein]

Best comment of the day. There is nothing worse than a God damn oxford comma. What a stupid and pointless thing.

Fun fact - it only started to be eliminated from usage due to the need to maximize space on typesetters (same for the elimination of periods with e.g. and i.e.), and yet it can be very helpful in not sending the wrong message, e.g.,

 

[serotonein]

Also, I don't have any of the 3 just-announced Classics on vinyl, and I like the variety of the selections. For the first time in a bit, it doesn't feel like any from this round were a huge stretch.

Now I just need to find a way to get my hands on that Shotgun Willie... and flashbacks to tracking down all the original Classics before they opened it up.

 

[scotthilk]

So I take it no one is particularly excited by this months blues pick?

I am listening to it now and I really like it. I won’t rush to get it, but I will most likely pick it up in a future swap

 

[jfitzy]

I think the blues pick is pretty good. I’m not sure if I’m going to keep it though, I can see it sticking around for a while.

 

[MattS]

Who gives a fuck about an Oxford comma?


-Sorry

I just didn’t know King Curtis and Dorothy Ashby made an album together

 

[JonnyH]

I just didn’t know King Curtis and Dorothy Ashby made an album together

Me neither! I jist signed back up for it!

 

[TenderLovingKiller®]

I just didn’t know King Curtis and Dorothy Ashby made an album together

LOL, I am with ya TBH. I was really just referencing this...

 

[SanSeattle]

Swapped for JLHooker's Travelin' this month. Anybody have it, how's it sound?

 

[NathanRicaud]

Swapped for JLHooker's Travelin' this month. Anybody have it, how's it sound?

I’ve got it and it sounds amazing! It’s a very lively pressing and it has a great soundstage too! Happy that it’s an AAA pressing!

 

[MattS]

LOL, I am with ya TBH. I was really just referencing this...

Haha. No worries, man. Didn’t know the reference (but will totally check out the song). But what good is an Internet forum if you can’t mess around.

Edit: I’ve actually been meaning to check out VW. I know that Ezra is a big Dead fan and I’ve heard him on some podcasts and he just seems like a super cool dude. If anyone has any good places to start, I am all ears!

 

[JonnyH]

Haha. No worries, man. Didn’t know the reference (but will totally check out the song). But what good is an Internet forum if you can’t mess around.

Edit: I’ve actually been meaning to check out VW. I know that Ezra is a big Dead fan and I’ve heard him on some podcasts and he just seems like a super cool dude. If anyone has any good places to start, I am all ears!

The first album, which includes this song is my fave VW. I'm sure someone will come along and make a case for a later album.

 

[jfitzy]

Haha. No worries, man. Didn’t know the reference (but will totally check out the song). But what good is an Internet forum if you can’t mess around.

Edit: I’ve actually been meaning to check out VW. I know that Ezra is a big Dead fan and I’ve heard him on some podcasts and he just seems like a super cool dude. If anyone has any good places to start, I am all ears!

You really can’t go wrong with their first two albums. I prefer the second, Contra, a bit more though. I think the songs are more interesting and the production is fantastic. It really rewards repeated listens because there’s so much detail and little instrumental flourishes sprinkled throughout. I’d say check them both out if you’re interested.

I also love their third, Modern Vampires of the City. The first two are much more immediate and fun though. I couldn’t get into their most recent album.

 

[TenderLovingKiller®]

The first album, which includes this song is my fave VW. I'm sure someone will come along and make a case for a later album.

I completely agree, their first is my favorite too and Modern Vampire In The City is probably their most critically acclaimed but all their albums are pretty good.

 

[scotthilk]

The first album, which includes this song is my fave VW. I'm sure someone will come along and make a case for a later album.

I completely agree, their first is my favorite too and Modern Vampire In The City is probably their most critically acclaimed but all their albums are pretty good.

100% their first album is my favorite. Basically a flawless album in my mind.

 

[jbcalc]

100% their first album is my favorite. Basically a flawless album in my mind.

I assume the differential between “basically” and “definitely” has something to do with Blake and his new face