![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
Jan. 7th, 2020
Just Wondering
Jan. 7th, 2020 10:01 pmDo you leave dirty dishes in the sink at night?
How often do you take out the kitchen trash/garbage?
Do you have any pictures/photos hanging in your kitchen?
How often do you take out the kitchen trash/garbage?
Do you have any pictures/photos hanging in your kitchen?
Travis Elborough "Long-Player Goodbye" (Sceptre)
Overall, Eldborough has penned a witty and comprehensive history of the humble LP, although I must agree with his 'sleeve notes' that there definitely are 'bits you want to skip', 'the odd duff track' (American comedians) and one or two 'indulgent instrumental's and despite the subject matter, practically the only dated part of the book is the smug commentary on 'modern' technology.
From the 'record war' between Columbia, who invented the new speed of 33 1/3 in 1948, and RCA, who were still promoting the old 78s and later 45s, to the fade-out of vinyl in the late 1980s, Eldborough's potted history is fascinating. With chapters on classical music, compilation albums 'travel' music, jazz, Frank Sinatra and the birth of the concept album, the influence of popular acts like the Beatles, Stones, Beach Boys and Pink Floyd, covering music trends from the 1950s to 1980sb there is a genre to capture everyone's nostalgia.
A worthy read then, especially if you are new to vinyl.
Overall, Eldborough has penned a witty and comprehensive history of the humble LP, although I must agree with his 'sleeve notes' that there definitely are 'bits you want to skip', 'the odd duff track' (American comedians) and one or two 'indulgent instrumental's and despite the subject matter, practically the only dated part of the book is the smug commentary on 'modern' technology.
From the 'record war' between Columbia, who invented the new speed of 33 1/3 in 1948, and RCA, who were still promoting the old 78s and later 45s, to the fade-out of vinyl in the late 1980s, Eldborough's potted history is fascinating. With chapters on classical music, compilation albums 'travel' music, jazz, Frank Sinatra and the birth of the concept album, the influence of popular acts like the Beatles, Stones, Beach Boys and Pink Floyd, covering music trends from the 1950s to 1980sb there is a genre to capture everyone's nostalgia.
A worthy read then, especially if you are new to vinyl.
Music for The Night People
Jan. 7th, 2020 10:38 pmClassic influential album -
The Velvet Underground And Nico - Venus In Furs
The Velvet Underground And Nico - Femme Fatale
Nico - The Fairest of the Seasons
From the album "Chelsea Girl"
Enjoy
The Velvet Underground And Nico - Venus In Furs
The Velvet Underground And Nico - Femme Fatale
Nico - The Fairest of the Seasons
From the album "Chelsea Girl"
Enjoy
![[community profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/community.png){kind=small}