Ravenous

Not quite, but very close! I do like what I hear though; very cool!

Rocketdog2000

What you're looking for falls more under the realm of Lounge/Cocktail music, more so than jazz. STP would often throw elements of those genres into their tunes, and often a bit of Bossa Nova, too. I'd look for artists in those genres.

Always loved that track, titled "Press Play", by STP, too.

Here's another track you might dig, too...

http://youtu.be/2SFt7JHwJeg

MBoyd

You want some Art Blakey

http://youtu.be/2IQNPlnc9c0

http://youtu.be/GoqCGc12Rog

Ravenous

Oh hell yea man, I got that on Vinyl! A live version too from this release:


Ive been a huge STP fan since Core and I do love their mix of genres. I have searched a few Bossa Nova, but I mostly find "house music" I never thought of searching lounge music, ill give it a shot. Thanks!

Ravenous

Oohhhh.... I didnt know I did, but youre right! I do now! Last track remind me of Sandy Nelson. I dig it

Ravenous

My awesome wife surprised me with a little gift today just because.... now I gotta surprise her..... she always ups the ante!

rbrown498

Some other laid-back jazz to consider:

The Crusaders

Joe Sample, keyboardist for the Crusaders

Yellowjackets

Larry Carlton

Jean-Luc Ponty

Supermallet

I picked up the reissues of Bowie's Pin-Ups and Ziggy Stardust. Packaging is solid, but haven't had a chance to listen yet. I have the MFSL of Ziggy but since this reissue uses the same AAA remaster as the 40th anniversary vinyl and is supposed to sound amazing, for $20 I had to get it.

Rocketdog2000

I already had the 30th of Ziggy, which sounds amazing, but bought all the others except for Pin-Ups, and they sound eaqually great. The fact that they also pretty faithfully reproduced all of the original album artwork/packaging - from gatefold to textured covers and album inserts - was a welcoming touch, too. Plus, as you pointed out, for roughly $20 a pop, a bargain.

Supermallet

I've heard varying things about the others. Space Oddity, TMWSTW, and Hunky Dory all have tape or digital issues (Ziggy is the only AAA transfer of the set), and Aladdin Sane is based off the 30th anniversary mastering, which is way too hot. However, for someone who doesn't want to pay ridiculous amounts of money for the better pressings of those albums, it's not a bad deal.

Pin-Ups has gotten consistently great reviews, as has Ziggy. I might consider TMWSTW due to the recreated packaging.

Edit: Looking at Discogs, it seems like you could get a lot of Bowie UK first pressings in VG conditions for $50 or less. Personally I would go that route if you really love particular albums, especially the ones without good reissues (like Aladdin Sane). When Bowie was still alive I was able to get a first UK pressing of Low for $25, and a first US pressing of Scary Monsters for $20 or less. So there's still posthumous price inflation, but it's not as bad as it was right after he passed.

CRM114

I want to get "The Man Who Sold The World" because thats the only shot I have of getting the original cover.

Supermallet

Yeah, and aside from the tape issues it's not a bad sounding remaster either.

MBoyd

I have no issues with the Bowie reissues. Aladdin Sane was the worst sounding of the bunch.

But the RSD reissues are happening for better or worse. TMWSTW picture disc was confirmed today. Maybe I will frame it. I have been framing the 7" pic disc singles.

islandclaws

I bought all six of the new Bowie remasters and they all sounded just great to my ears. I'm no audiophile, but for clean sound and wonderful reproduction of packaging, you just can't do any better for the low price.

Supermallet

I am likely being too critical because I'm such a diehard Bowie fan. I'm glad people are enjoying the reissues!

Paff

UK or US? Because last month in a thrift store I got this one:



Or are you referring to:

Rocketdog2000

Personally, I always dug the RCA, post Ziggy success cover of TMWSTW, too.



Same with Space Oddity, as well. Those were the way I was originally introduced to these albums way back in the early 70's. However I have no issues with the original UK covers, either.

Hokeyboy

Some recent finds at the used vinyl store ($3 a pop, VG to NM condition):













And this amazing piece of ponderous pantieliciousness:

MBoyd

http://www.recordstoreday.com/News

Here it is . . .

Supermallet

I ordered a Japanese release of Judas Priest's Stained Class that is supposed to sound amazing.

Supermallet

Also just ordered the following titles from the Todd The Vinyl Junkie sale (posted in the vinyl deals thread):

Bob_Bobbson

Well, I've been going through and buying the new 200g Rush reissues, and I just found out that the download that came with their self titled album has already expired. These albums have a pretty short window for downloads apparently (1 year from the release date).

Anyway, I wanted to add this album to iTunes as well, but apparently I'm out of luck. I know it's a long shot, but if anyone else happened to buy the "Rediscovered" version of the self titled album, redeemed the download, and could maybe help me out with this, it would be appreciated.

Superman07

Could somebody weigh in on players? I was all ready to spend about $400 to try something out; narrowing down to a Pro-Ject Carbon or the Rega RP1. Then after more research - the Carbon Esprit DC is better or the RP1 Performance pack, oh wait the RP3 isn't much more!...

Next thing I know I've doubled my budget, but I don't know what audible difference stiffer platters, different cartridges and motors/mounts make.

MBoyd

If you are just getting your feet wet, I wouldn't go crazy yet. Go with the RP1. Get a Ortofon 2M blue and Have it professionally mounted. I think you will be very happy. What's the rest of your set up? If it's pretty basic or powered speakers, definitely don't buy an RP3 yet.

Supermallet

I say go for a U-Turn Orbit Plus. Best bang for your buck in the entry level arena, IMO.