Listening now to this stereo/mono CD.

[The Rang]

Herb Alpert - Music Volume 3 / Reimagines..
Modern reworkings of many TJB classics.
The first track (The Lonely Bull) had me worried but the rest of the album works just fine. Faithful and new at the same time.
And the sound quality is great

 

[The Rang]

Yoko - La Japonesa Salsera
This is the bonus disc on one of those ‘Rough Guide To’ compilations.
A Japanese singer doing salsa? Why not?
I have limited exposure to salsa so not qualified to say whether or not she pulls it off. She certainly has energy so I’m enjoying the album

 

[user 1679]

Ex:Re - with 12 Ensemble

 

[WBP]

ELP - Brain Salad Surgery

 

[Clement]

R.I.P. U-Roy! Natty Rebel–Extra Version!

https://www.allmusic.com/album/release/natty-rebel-extra-version-mr0000771551

 

[Beefalo]

UFO – Live

• Phil Mogg – vocals
• Mick Bolton – guitar
• Pete Way – bass
• Andy Parker – drums

Early pre-Michael Schenker lineup.
"All of the tracks are in a jam-oriented style which is very different from the aggressive, song-oriented style they would be later known for"

 

[Clement]

Classic Roots Reggae R.I.P. U-Roy!

https://www.allmusic.com/album/release/rasta-ambassador-bonus-track-mr0000494893

 

[jefe1]

The Offspring Greatest Hits
In the rare stereo version
Why would you want the surround dualdisc version when you can get the rare two channel version?
Pretty Fly For a Stereo Guy

 

[Clement]

RETURN IN POWER– JAH SON OF AFRICA!

https://www.allmusic.com/album/jah-son-of-africa-mw0000103442

 

[The Rang]

Various - The Rough Guide to Salsa Divas
Like most comps of this type it’s uneven.
Sound quality varies. Some voices are nice, while others are annoying.
About 50/50 in the ‘like’ vs ‘meh’ scale
Unlikely this will get played often

 

[hobie1dog]

Gino Vannelli- A Pauper in Paradise

 

[Marplot]

The Rough Guides are hit and miss for me. I find the Putumayo stuff to be more even across a theme.
These are the ones I listen to the most ...
Rough Guide To Cajun And Zydeco [2012]
Putumayo Presents - Kermit Ruffins [2005]
Putumayo Presents Café Cubano [2017]
Putumayo Presents Gypsy Caravan [2001]
Putumayo Presents Italia [2009]
Putumayo Presents Zydeco [2001]

 

[Clement]

Been digging U-Roy all day long–enjoying his Words of Wisdom

https://www.allmusic.com/album/version-of-wisdom-mw0000309768

 

[Clement]

1 more 4 the road U-ROY help me carry the heavy load to him i give much thanks for this collection of

Foundation Skank!
https://www.allmusic.com/album/foun...-rare-sides-by-the-dj-originator-mw0000814383

 

[WBP]

Frank Zappa - Them Or Us (1984) Great double album mix of studio and live cuts from the 1981/2 tours

 

[marpow]

Hard to listen to this ZZ Top Live Greatest hits, overcompressed, Live, not recorded well, however you want to say, but listening anyway. 2.0 CD, DR's are average around 6

 

[Clement]

24 KT of Black History Month Gold!

Stevie Wonder Music Of My Mind
https://www.discogs.com/Stevie-Wonder-Music-Of-My-Mind/release/2549663https://www.allmusic.com/album/music-of-my-mind-mw0000192867

 

[4-earredwonder]

Jennifer Warnes FAMOUS BLUE RAINCOAT [Impex Records 20th Anniversary 24K Gold Edition with 4 bonus tracks] Warnes sings the Songs of Leonard Cohen.......Brilliant three dimensional recording!

 

[jefe1]

Rick Wakeman The Red Planet

I really like this release.

 

[The Rang]

Depeche Mode - Delta Machine
The version in book style packaging with a 4 track bonus disc.
Great album. A bit slower pace than I’d normally like but the production & cool sounds kept me interested. The last 3 tracks on the main album faded a bit but the rest, including the bonus tracks, warrant repeated listens