Author Topic: What Are You Listening To? (2026) (Read 1414 times)

English Natsie · « **Reply #50 on:** April 28, 2026, 07:52:33 am »

Quote from: JCA-CrystalCity on April 27, 2026, 07:55:49 pm

sounds a little generic but I suppose this was before it became generic

Indeed - The Vibes were punk pioneers, but often get overlooked in favor of the 'Big Names' (Pistols, Damned et al...) Their 'Live At The Marquee April 77' album is one of the great live recordings, capturing the energy of early punk.

Ali the Baseball Cat · « **Reply #51 on:** April 28, 2026, 09:42:34 am »

Vibrators

English Natsie · « **Reply #52 on:** May 01, 2026, 11:24:11 am »

To mark 1st May - International Labor Day. (no politics, thanks, just music...)

English Natsie · « **Reply #53 on:** May 03, 2026, 06:34:55 pm »

The other notable NDH group...

tomterp · « **Reply #54 on:** May 03, 2026, 08:54:07 pm »

Quote from: English Natsie on May 01, 2026, 11:24:11 am

To mark 1st May - International Labor Day. (no politics, thanks, just music...)

Love Billy Bragg. Have seen him twice in small joints, puts on a great show.

Dave in Fairfax · « **Reply #55 on:** May 04, 2026, 03:32:23 am »

Quote from: English Natsie on May 03, 2026, 06:34:55 pm

The other notable NDH group...
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As someone who routinely listens to Oomph!, Rammstein, Eisbrecher and Megaherz, I'm not sure what you mean by "the other". Oomph! and Rammstein are the two most prominent NDH names, with Oomph! considered pretty much the father of the genre.

Before founding Eisbrecher, Alexander Wesselsky was lead singer of Megaherz. Here is an older live video performance, which I wish was in better quality, of one of Megaherz's most well known songs, "Gott sein".

Before Neue Deutsche Härte, there was Neue Deutsche Welle (German New Wave). Here is a recent video of Eisbrecher performing with NDW legend 77-year old Joachim Witt.

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #56 on:** May 04, 2026, 12:55:51 pm »

Hadn’t heard this in a short minute

English Natsie · « **Reply #57 on:** May 04, 2026, 05:49:05 pm »

Quote from: Dave in Fairfax on May 04, 2026, 03:32:23 am

As someone who routinely listens to Oomph!, Rammstein, Eisbrecher and Megaherz, I'm not sure what you mean by "the other". Oomph! and Rammstein are the two most prominent NDH names, with Oomph! considered pretty much the father of the genre.

Lapsed into UK'ism - outwith German speaking Europe Rammstein get most attention, followed by Eisbrecher. Don't hear many refer to Megaherz, let alone Oomph!...

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #58 on:** May 14, 2026, 10:55:40 pm »

My favorite Neil Young album. Released 57 years ago today

https://m.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMxy067kbpQjBGIjEjBVKoBotz0zNbjde&ra=m

English Natsie · « **Reply #59 on:** June 03, 2026, 06:21:45 pm »

To mark the 50th anniversary of what is generally described as one of the most influential gigs in the history of rock music - Lesser Free Trade Hall, Manchester 06.04.76

(on the night, there were no more than approx 50 people in the audience - if you believed everyone who later claimed to have been there, then the attendance would run into thousands...

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varoadking · « **Reply #60 on:** June 03, 2026, 06:58:48 pm »

Quote from: English Natsie on June 03, 2026, 06:21:45 pm

To mark the 50th anniversary of what is generally described as one of the most influential gigs in the history of rock music - Lesser Free Trade Hall, Manchester 06.04.76

(on the night, there were no more than approx 50 people in the audience - if you believed everyone who later claimed to have been there, then the attendance would run into thousands... )

As I recall, it was in the lower 50's F (10-12 C) that night in Madchester...and overcast. It had rained earlier in the day, but no surprise there.

For those interested...(I'm looking at you, AtBC)...Steve Jones, Paul Cook and Glen Matlock of Sex Pistols, alongside Frank Carter - will play a headline gig at Manchester's Castlefield Bowl on Sunday 12th July 2026.

Ali the Baseball Cat · « **Reply #61 on:** June 05, 2026, 09:55:21 am »

Pistols are sharing a bill with PiL this summer, which has high potential for fireworks

English Natsie · « **Reply #62 on:** June 05, 2026, 05:48:52 pm »

To mark 06.06.(2)6 - International Masters Of Mayhem Day!..

English Natsie · « **Reply #63 on:** July 02, 2026, 06:43:55 pm »

To get us in the mood for Saturday...

English Natsie · « **Reply #64 on:** July 08, 2026, 06:24:04 pm »

It's a measure of its greatness that it sounds as though it was recorded now, not 1984...

English Natsie · « **Reply #65 on:** July 13, 2026, 07:15:10 pm »

To mark July 14th - the birth of the modern world.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #66 on:** July 17, 2026, 10:00:05 pm »

So, CCSP night. Working backwards

Layla, Quiero Mas Dinero, Monkey Wrench, Ain't Wastin' Time No More, Tightrope, I'm Bad I'm Nationwide

imref · « **Reply #67 on:** July 20, 2026, 11:57:00 pm »

Saw Styx and Chicago tonight at Jiffy Lube. The show was bittersweet. On the one hand, both bands sounded great and the audience seemed to enjoy the performances. Both dug a bit deep into their collections. This was the third time I've seen Styx, and the first that they've played Crystal Ball, for example.

On the other hand, these bands are both nearing the end of their run. Only 3 originals remain in Styx from their heyday. Tommy Shaw who is 72 and looks 50, but sounded raspy. James Young who is ~78 and had to use a stool for part of the show. He also didn't sing. And Chuck Panozzo, the original bass player, who only appeared for the final three songs.

Chicago is down to just one original, Lee Loughnane, one of the horn players. One of the original horn players, Walter Parazaider, died a few weeks ago though he had retired in 2017.

Enjoy these bands while you can, though Skynyrd and Foreigner are coming to JLL soon and neither has any originals remaining.

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #68 on:** July 21, 2026, 09:18:07 am »

Chicago has gone through so many replacement guys it’s hard to keep up.

I do want to see Jon Anderson and the Band Geeks. He still sings well at 80 and they do a nice job with Yes classics and their own songs.

English Natsie · « **Reply #69 on:** July 30, 2026, 07:07:50 pm »

For me, this album will always be the Summer of '76 - still rate it as one of the greats. However, it's always rather poignant - a late reminder of the world before Punk. Two months later, The Damned released 'New Rose' and we all knew nothing would ever be the same again...

imref · « **Reply #70 on:** August 13, 2026, 07:49:55 am »

Deep Purple had a special guest join them on stage on Long Island last night:

First time together in 33 years.

varoadking · « **Reply #71 on:** August 13, 2026, 08:57:16 am »

Quote from: imref on August 13, 2026, 07:49:55 am

Deep Purple had a special guest join them on stage on Long Island last night:

First time together in 33 years.

HUSH is one of my all time favorites...

imref · « **Reply #72 on:** August 13, 2026, 09:03:08 am »

Quote from: varoadking on August 13, 2026, 08:57:16 am

HUSH is one of my all time favorites...

Closing song on the tour:
https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/deep-purple/2026/northwell-at-jones-beach-theater-wantagh-ny-4376abaf.html

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #73 on:** August 13, 2026, 09:55:43 am »

Can’t top this Hush

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=F0RrC_n-OTc&list=RDF0RrC_n-OTc&start_radio=1&pp=ygUfa2luZCBvZiBhIGh1c2ggaGVybWFuJ3MgaGVybWl0c6AHAQ%3D%3D

imref · « **Reply #74 on:** August 13, 2026, 10:18:42 am »

Ian Gillian does sound pretty good for 80. With Blackmore on stage they had their "Mark II" line-up minus the late Jon Lord.