kve777 6,640 Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 Since we have 52 weeks in a year, let's start off 2021 with a new Carver Site! feature. A different album to listen to and critique for a week. Alphabetically by album title. First week of 2021 will be Steely Dan's 'Aja'. I think we all know it (or of it). Let's dive in and say what we like or don't like about this classic. Starts 01/01/2021. Not now. Lets get some things in order first. Like what will be the other A? Or the first B? I'm reserving the first D to be DSOTM. Just sayin'. I'd really like to have some diversity here, get everyone to listen to an old favorite in a new way or be introduced to a new favorite. Let's hear some suggestions! Remember- it's alphabetical, by album name. We need two of each letter for 2021. Zoot Allures comes to mind for a Z. You get the idea. Each one gets to be featured for a week, discuss it to death, then move on. Cool? 5 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyjt 8,587 Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 Blow by Blow, Jeff Beck? I think when we post our thoughts, we should indicate which version we are listening to (CD, SACD, Vinyl, etc) great idea Kevin! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis47 849 Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 Agree with @Daddyjt...Great Idea Kevin!! nominate Aqualung (Jethro Tull) for second A. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kve777 6,640 Posted December 15, 2020 Author Share Posted December 15, 2020 24 minutes ago, Daddyjt said: Blow by Blow, Jeff Beck? I think when we post our thoughts, we should indicate which version we are listening to (CD, SACD, Vinyl, etc) great idea Kevin! Different versions? Sure! That will be a big part. Blow by Blow works awesome for the first B. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kve777 6,640 Posted December 15, 2020 Author Share Posted December 15, 2020 4 minutes ago, Dennis47 said: Agree with @Daddyjt...Great Idea Kevin!! nominate Aqualung (Jethro Tull) for second A. Awesome! Yes, I'll put that in. A's are covered! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyjt 8,587 Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 Brothers in Arms for the other B? 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodH 4,820 Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 Is it 2021 already? Covid bunkering has messed me up! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sk1Bum 9,803 Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 Great idea Kevin. Thank you. I'd like to nominate Curves Ahead by The Rippingtons for "C". 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodH 4,820 Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 So.. I'm the only one seeing the 2021 part? Is it Covid brain? Do I have a parasite? Damn..... 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sk1Bum 9,803 Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 1 hour ago, RodH said: So.. I'm the only one seeing the 2021 part? Is it Covid brain? Do I have a parasite? Damn..... Yup. Rod you time warped right past Christmas. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodH 4,820 Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 F**kin mushrooms! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nahash5150 9,939 Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 If everything goes right - the Album will be accessible on the 'Now Playing' application for that week. Previous weeks will still be accessible by going to the 'Archive' folder in the player application. So everyone will be able to listen to the album of the week live, right here on the site. 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kve777 6,640 Posted December 17, 2020 Author Share Posted December 17, 2020 More suggestions, please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddyjt 8,587 Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 3 hours ago, kve777 said: More suggestions, please. I didn’t want to be a hog, but here are a couple of my favorites: E - Eleven Eleven, Dave Alvin. Great rock/country mix. F - Fair Warning, Van Halen. The absolute best Van Halen from a pure rock perspective, in my humble opinion. L - Love Over Gold, Dire Straits. My new reference go-to. R - Rumors, Fleetwood Mac. My old reference go-to. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weitrhino 1,425 Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 This is an interesting idea as I'm all about music. My only wish would be to drop the alphabetical aspect and not focus so much on extremely well-worn and well-known albums. My $0.02. Carry on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Receiver2000 2,396 Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 I think that this is a great idea Kevin. Thank you. "Discuss it to Death"- we are entirely capable of that😆. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Adams 387 Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 Excellent choice for the first album. AJA is my album of choice when listening to a new piece of gear. When I read the title of the thread, my first thought was this album and had to chuckle when that was the choice. I prefer vinyl but have it on CD Also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Receiver2000 2,396 Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 AJA: Peg - "Done up in blueprint blue" got my attention. Being a Landscape Architecture student studying design made me think....i know that color. Listening to that record began my conversion from a rock-only guy to a jazz guy. When i wasnt working, drinking, studying or chasing tail, i used to hang out in the local stereo shops jawing with the guys who worked there. They all knew that i had no money but when the store was empty they liked the company and obliged my requests to enter the "high-end" room. After a couple visits i showed up with some beer and our relationship was cemented. It was at that point that i learned about jazz because they did not play rock and my tastes and awareness changed. They played old, main stream and fusion jazz. AJA arrived and they played it. So did the Indy stations and along with their other alternative music shaped my tastes. Apparently AJA was a breakthrough at the time and i have gone through the stages of being enthralled with it, burned out with it to liking to listen to it at high volumes occasionally. It is an exciting record that i never expected from Steely Dan. Being a design minimalist, i like the jacket design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob 4,229 Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 (edited) On 12/17/2020 at 7:25 AM, kve777 said: More suggestions, please. ZZ Top’s first album for an F. That’s the best grade I can get these days. 😂 Edited December 19, 2020 by Rob 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilDent 1,703 Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 Great idea Kevin. I suggest Chris Jones - Roadhouses and Automobiles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Receiver2000 2,396 Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 Tim, i remember the "No Sanctuary" tune that you turned me onto. Very good!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now