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agutierrezb said:
The agutierrezb 2019 record collection challenge

So I've decided to embark on my own personal challenge, which consists of listening every record in my collection before the end of the year. My record collection is not that big -only ~250-, but I still feel like there are a bunch of records I don't give enough attention to, while still adding more titles to my shelves.

For this reason I've set a couple of rules in order to play every record at least once before December 31st: I'll play at least one record a day, going from front to back in the way I have them sorted in my shelf. I can play a different record (i.e. Not the next one in alphabetical order) if I feel like listening to something else in any given moment, but at least one of the records I spin in the day has to be the LP in turn.

I didn't take pictures for the first two days, but I'll try to document the process from here on, so I'll be posting daily on this thread. Wish me luck!
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agutierrezb said:
#248: Shabak and the Ancestors - Wisdom of Elders
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#249: Archie Shepp - Attica Blues

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I ordered this record due to FOMO, but actually didn't really like it for a long time. A couple of months ago I decided to give it a chance, and it finally clicked in. The beauty of this album is the way different genres, spoken word, poetry, melodic sax lines and loud squeals all blend together seamlessly. There is no difference between what is Jazz and isn't, they are all expressive means that serve a common end.
 
My collection 697-704

Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou - Adondjin Na Gnin / Afowa / Assibavi / Minsato Le, Mi Dayi Home / Ao Vero / Dit Moi La Verité
Les Ambassadeurs du Motel de Bamako - Tiecolom-ba
Orchestre Super Borgou de Parakou - Abere Klouklou

My first spins in two weeks and easing my way in with the fabulous haul I got just before going on holiday. Some of Poly-Rythmo's best singles plus wonderful stuff from Mali and northern Benin too. A great distraction from working again while it's pouring with rain...

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