Astrud Gilberto - The Astrud Gilberto Album
50

Hm, this didn't do much for me.

The Shangri-Las - Leader of the Pack
60

With the innocence of the early to mid sixties (for certain demographics) soon coming to en end, I look at this cute release from a girl group singing soulful love songs and have a tinge of melancholy that this kind of music is ion it's last legs culturally and never regain the kind of splash as society properly moved on from post war baby making bliss.

Recs:
- He Cried
- Out in the Streets

Les Troubadours Du Roi Baudouin - Missa Luba
80

A very cool tribal folk choral release.

Recs:
- Lutuku & A Bene Kanyoka
- Ebu Awale Kemai
- Banaha
- Kyrie
- Credo
- Sanctus
- Benedictus
- Angus Dei

Thelonious Monk - Solo Monk
60

Some nice piano playing

Rahsaan Roland Kirk - Rip, Rig & Panic
90

Well, that was awesome.

Recs:
- No Tonic Press
- From Bechet, Byas, and Fats
- Mystical Dream
- Rip, Rig, and Panic
- Black Diamond
- Slippery Hippery Flippery

Elza Soares - Um Show de Elza
65

Nice.

Recs:
- Dindi
- Neném
- Cais Do Porto
- Eu Sou A Outra
- Toque Balanço Moço!

Joe Henderson - In 'n Out
50

Some alright bops, nice background music, but nothing worth paying attention to imo.

The Supremes - More Hits by The Supremes
65

The supremes offers a nice Motown release with a familiar classic included.

Recs:
- Ask Any Girl
- Stop! In the Name of Love
- Whisper You Love Me Boy
- I'm in Love Again

Joan Baez - Farewell, Angelina
80

Joan offers a very lovely Folk release.

Recs:
- Farewell, Angelina
- Daddy, You've Been On My Mind
- It's All Over Now, Baby Blue
- The Wild Mountain Thyme
- Satisfied Mind
- The River in the Pines
- A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall
- Rock, Salt and Nails
- The Water is Wide

Andrzej Trzaskowski - The Andrzej Trzaskowski Quintet
80

Enjoyable Jazz right here.

Recs:
- Requiem dla Scotta La Faro
- Synopsis
- Sinobrody
- Wariacje na temat "Chmiela"

John Fahey - Volume 5: The Transfiguration of Blind Joe Death
80

Some lovely American Primitivism. Very folky charm to it despite the simplicity.

Recs:
- Beautiful Linda Gretchell
- I am the Resurrection
- On the Sunny Side of the Ocean
- Tell Her to Come Back Home
- 101 is a Hard Road to Travel
- Bicycle Built for Two
- The Death of the Clayton Peacock
- Old Southern Medley
- Come Back Baby

Ravi Shankar - Portrait of Genius
80

Some lovely classical Hindu music.

Recs:
- Dhun
- Song From the Hills
- Gat Kirwani
- Raga Multani

Pete La Roca - Basra
65

Liked a couple tracks but overall found this to be a decent Hard bop modal jazz release.

Recs:
- Lazy Afternoon
- Eiderdown

The Beatles - Help!
80

The Beatles in 1965 is so fascinating. They aren't quite the charming boy band anymore, but they wouldn't be the innovative artists taking the world by storm in a new way in the years to come on the second saga of their over analyzed and celebrated brief career. In this liminal space between iconic eras they soundtrack a celebrated film that still showcases their boyish charms though the tone has a bit more maturity as they transition to an new era of their careers. An enjoyable ... read more

Andrew Hill - Point of Departure
65

Enjoyed a couple tracks but nothing too exciting.

Recs:
- Refuge
- Spectrum

John Fahey - Vol 3: Dance of Death & Other Plantation Favorites
65

Some relaxing guitar strumming, nothing much to it.

Recs:
- How Long
- On the Banks of Owichita
- Poor Boy
- Dance of Death

Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass - Whipped Cream & Other Delights
75

A very enjoyable easy listening with a familiar track or two spliced in for a pleasant surprise.

Recs:
- A Taste of Honey
- Whipped Cream
- Love Potion No. 9
- El Garbanzo
- Ladyfingers
- Lollipops and Roses

Bobby Hutcherson - Dialogue
90

Bobby and gang absolutely slaughters in this excellent classic of a post bop avant garde modal Jazz. Quality stuff!

Recs:
- Catta
- La Noirs Marchant
- Dialogue
- Ghetto Lights
- Jasper

Astrud Gilberto - The Shadow of Your Smile
60

She's got a nice voice and its a nice vibe. Nice stuff overall.

Recs:
- The Shadow of Your Smile
- Fly Me to the Moon
- Non Stop to Brazil

Otis Redding - The Great Otis Redding Sings Soul Ballads
75

Otis offers an enjoyable southern soul listen.

Recs:
- A Woman, A Lover, A Friend
- Your One and Only Man
- Nothing Can Change this Love
- For Your Precious Love
- Mr. Pitiful

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