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Member	Item		Review/Comment
the whistler 26th Aug 2019		Vinyl Album Bob Dylan - Oh Mercy (1989)	Surely sladesounds version is a UK release?
the whistler 24th Aug 2019		Vinyl Album The Doors - L.A. Woman (2009)	white vinyl
the whistler 15th Oct 2017		Vinyl Album UFO - Lights Out (1977)	Added scans with blue/white labels- not first press
the whistler 10th Oct 2017		Vinyl Album Jethro Tull - Stormwatch (1979)	One of the joys of vinyl-sleeve art and this is a cracker
the whistler 8th Oct 2017		Vinyl Album Jethro Tull - Aqualung (1974)	Added scan showing different address from later issue
the whistler 8th Oct 2017		Vinyl Album Jethro Tull - The Broadsword And The Beast (1982)	Added all scans. Best album cover candidate.
the whistler 24th Sep 2017		Vinyl Album Fairport Convention - The History Of Fairport Convention (1972)	Added main scans-rest of labels identical. Thinking about scanning booklet
the whistler 23rd Sep 2017		Vinyl Album Fairport Convention - The History Of Fairport Convention (1972)	Not sure what to do with my version-has red ribbon and ICD4 on spine, yet cat no on labels is the same. Furthermore side2 has different publisher credits. (Posted above) Matrices are: ICD1 4 A-4U/B-3U with 'Porky' and ICD 2 A-2U/B-3U with 'Pecko'. So must be later version. Do you want rest of scans here?
the whistler 23rd Sep 2017		Vinyl Album The Eagles - Their Greatest Hits 1971-1975 (1976)	With respect to kab2112 and An6y66 added larger and clearer scans for sleeve and label respectively.
the whistler 23rd Sep 2017		Vinyl Album Cowboy Junkies - Black Eyed Man (1992)	[YouTube Video]
the whistler 23rd Sep 2017		Vinyl Album Cowboy Junkies - Black Eyed Man (1992)	Review This album followed 'Caution Horses' which had a haunted breathlessness and set the standard pretty high. So this is the classic case of how to follow up a critical and artistic success. The first 4 tracks are a natural progression from the previous platter-there is a more electric feel but the tales of regret, hidden terrors and dreams of escape persist. The lyrics are superb (This life holds it's secrets, like a seashell holds the sea) (woman on the porches comparing alilbis) and the melodies are growers. Then we have the classic carcrash when two artists that you admire collaborate and the result falls between two stools. John Prine is the culprit here, the song (If You were the Woman) doesn't suit his voice and it just drags. This is followed by a clumsy attempt to be Neil Young with loud guitars and obvious words. The B-side is similar-the originals are generally very good, but the song especially written for the band by Townes van Zandt just doesn't fly-it flops.Final cover is absolutely brilliant and the pros outweigh the cons overall. Also nice to have a bit of 90's vinyl when it was basically being dropped by the majors. And yes Margo Timmins is photogenic as well as a top-notch singer. Conclusion-it stays. 4 people found this review helpful. ✔︎ Helpful Review?
the whistler 22nd Sep 2017		Vinyl Album Cowboy Junkies - The Caution Horses (1990)	[YouTube Video]
the whistler 22nd Sep 2017		Vinyl Album Cowboy Junkies - The Caution Horses (1990)	Review This is not an everyday album. The combination of piecing lyrics, melancholy melodies and the majesty of Margo Timmins' voice make it perfect for a quiet winter evening or wet Sunday afternoon. The songs are about heartbreak, people hitting rock bottom or a turning point in their lives. We get a beefy bass sound, lots of eerie slide, mandolin and a fantastic accordion embellishment. Despite the gloom and discontent, paradoxically this album is strangely uplifting. Also found it was great for rocking babies to sleep. Once again there is not a song to be skipped, but each tune needs to be savoured on a decent set of headphones. 6 people found this review helpful. ✔︎ Helpful Review?
the whistler 21st Sep 2017		Vinyl Album Roy Harper - HQ (1975)	[YouTube Video]
the whistler 21st Sep 2017		Vinyl Album Roy Harper - HQ (1975)	Article Band features Chris Spedding, Bill Bruford and John Paul Jones-not bad.
the whistler 21st Sep 2017		Vinyl Album Roy Harper - Valentine (1974)	Even as a fan of RH you have to question 'Forbidden Fruit'. Being charitable, it is badly judged and from the past (they do things differently there) or it is a fairly graphic description of sex with a 13 year old girl, or, as the law would have it, rape. An 'inconvenient truth'.
the whistler 17th Sep 2017		Vinyl Album The Go-Betweens - 16 Lovers Lane (1988)	LW_thanks for all that. The band described their early stuff as 'industrial folk'-it isn't easy on the ears and not surprised that people gave up. Can you throw any light on this
the whistler 16th Sep 2017		Vinyl Album The Go-Betweens - 16 Lovers Lane (1988)	[YouTube Video]
the whistler 16th Sep 2017		Vinyl Album The Go-Betweens - 16 Lovers Lane (1988)	Review This is one of those rare albums-no track that you have to skip-in fact every song is a grower. Acoustic indie/pop with a dream like feel. Lyrics are mini-stories and snapshots rooted in the reality of relationships and heartbreak. This is literate music for those who like a good tune and a wry outlook. I find their earlier stuff quite hard to listen to, the band are unusual in that they got better and better and ended with this (then re-convened in the 90s). The more ballady stuff (Quiet Heart say) is sweet but not sugary, the tunes with a bit more muscle (Was there anything for example) are propelled along by a pulsing rhythm with traditional drums, guitars and bass. There are lovely little touches like snatches of oboe and violin. The whole thing is a delightful, thoughtful concoction that is not to be missed. 5 people found this review helpful. ✔︎ Helpful Review?
the whistler 15th Sep 2017		Vinyl Album Wishbone Ash - Argus (1974)	Added hexagon labels. Matrix: 7-LNMG-256-2L and 7-LNMG-257-2L Just noticed that this is already on as MDKS 8006-sorry labels incorrect. mod edit: deleted
the whistler 15th Sep 2017		Vinyl Album Maurice Jarre - Witness (1985)	Have mainly as film memorabilia rather than the music
the whistler 15th Sep 2017		Vinyl Album Sandy Denny - I've Always Kept A Unicorn (2016)	Added all scans for this well-packaged and superbly selected compilation.
the whistler 8th Sep 2017		Vinyl Album Fairport Convention - In Real Time (1987)	Added (clipped sleeve). tallish bloke with white tee shirt and beard in right of bottom picture is me! Met a guy called Colin Harper and swapped tents-cos he was with his (rather nice) girlfriend and my tent was a bit bigger. He is now a respected music journalist-but we lost touch years ago. The strap on my t-shirt was holding Colin's tape recorder as he had gone to the loo or bar-still have a battered copy of the tape somewhere! Every picture..... Album was recorded 'live' in the studio and audience added later. Bit cheeky.
the whistler 27th Aug 2017		Vinyl Album The Doors - The Best Of The Doors (1976)	Added alternate labels. Matrix is A1/B1. Hasn't got the Doors logo.
the whistler 7th Aug 2017		Vinyl Album The Blue Nile - Hats (1989)	Photoshop automerge had massive problems with this image-but after 2 hours of messing about-you will have to put up with this until a better one comes along.
the whistler 16th Feb 2017		Vinyl Album 10,000 Maniacs - In My Tribe (1987)	Added scans of contents from Promo Pack
the whistler 17th Sep 2016		Vinyl Album 10,000 Maniacs - In My Tribe (1987)	Review Headline: Literate, liberal and lingers long in the mind. The music is based on twisting guitar patterns in a sort of Byrds/Smiths hybrid. Production is clear and avoids an obvious 80s template. Two elements stand out vividly-Natalie Merchant's vocal delivery and the non-mainstream subject matter. Natalie's voice is very natural- no effects needed-and much admired. It is her words though that are intriguing. We get a debate on smacking children, adult illiteracy, failure to get out of bed and a comment on greed. Highlights include Don't Talk (which touches on alcohol abuse), Sister Rose (the best song about a wedding that I can think of-with a little sly ending) and Verdi Cries-the solo end track that is a thing of breathless beauty. Only dud is the cover of Cat Stevens' Peace Train-seems completely un-necessary and was, of course, chosen as a single. Natalie has received some attacks over the years for being a bit preachy and she wears her liberal-heart on her sleeve. Later recordings were less schoolteachery, but this is still a top album. Will grow and grow on you if given a chance. 5 people found this review helpful. ✔︎ Helpful Review?
the whistler 10th Sep 2016		Vinyl Album 10,000 Maniacs - Our Time In Eden (1992)	Review Headline: literate, well-arranged thoughtful pop-indie. If you like jangly pop-indie-folk-this album is perfect for you. Natalie Merchant has a voice that grabs your attention and lyrics that tell stories, evoke characters and are open to interpretation. The production is top quality and hasn't dated-alongside traditional drum/bass/keys/guitar (all played with confidence and cohesion), we have the graceful application of strings and joyful horns to boot. Subjects covered include being blessed by a happy day, relationship breakups, lost childhood, the fate of women who set off to the Frontier during the Gold Rush, tolerance and the hanging of an innocent victim. Something for everyone. Repeated plays just bring out more subtleties as words and melodies soak in and there isn't a track that you always have to skip. Thoroughly recommended. 5 people found this review helpful. ✔︎ Helpful Review?
the whistler 10th Sep 2016		Vinyl Album 10,000 Maniacs - Our Time In Eden (1992)	Added scans, but my version has no A side label-you will have to use your imagination.
the whistler 29th Aug 2016		Vinyl Album Al Stewart - Modern Times (1975)	Added (my attempt to photograph) original sleeve and lyric sheet. Sleeve designed by Hipgnosis no less. Labels also different-will scan at some point.

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