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💿GILBERTO GIL🎸QUANTA (1997)

A legendary Brazilian artist whose decades of acclaimed lps I still hope to dig further into. I bought this one when first released & recently returned to it, and it's still as awe-inspiring as before!
June 10, 2026 at 11:34 PM
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💿PRINCE🎸PIANO & A MICROPHONE 1983 (2018)

The first posthumous vault issue by the Prince estate, posted here on his 68th bday. The title aptly describes the lp: a 35 minute continuous tape presenting Prince's genius: unplugged & alone!
June 8, 2026 at 2:54 AM
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💿PRINCE🎸EMANCIPATION (1996)

Marking the 68th anniv. of his birth (1958/06/07 - 2016/04/21) & the 30th anniv. of this superb set. Not as well-known as his top-sellers, but the quality of his best lps is maintained in bulk: 3 hrs long!
June 8, 2026 at 1:18 AM
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💿ANGELIQUE KIDJO🎸LOGOZO (1991)

Although she had cut several prior lps, this album for Island Records was Angelique's breakthrough worldwide, & also my first intro to her music (that continues to this day). A classic #Worldbeat gem!
June 7, 2026 at 10:41 PM
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💿MILES DAVIS🎸BIG FUN (1974)

#BeyondBlueBrewTutu 10/10 my last of 10 Miles lps that sometimes gets lost in the abundance of riches that is Davis' career. 4 cuts from 1969-72 comprise the lp (+4 on reissues), all unique & fascinating!
June 5, 2026 at 11:11 PM
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💿MILES DAVIS🎸SOMEDAY MY PRINCE WILL COME (1961)

#BeyondBlueBrewTutu 09/10 Arguably less of a musical leap forward compared to lps before & later, but still a superb album, with Miles' trumpet in top form, first-rate sidemen & classic tunes!
June 5, 2026 at 10:49 PM
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💿MILES DAVIS🎸ASCENSEUR POUR LÉCHAFAUD (1957)

#BeyondBlueBrewTutu 08/10 A unique soundtrack by Miles Davis to a classic French movie in which he & four sidemen improvised the music while viewing projected scenes from the film.
June 5, 2026 at 6:34 AM
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💿MILES DAVIS🎸AT THE FILLMORE (2014)

#BeyondBlueBrewTutu 07/10 This 2014 4CD set collects the four complete sets by Miles & his group taped in June 1970 & released in edited form that year on the lp "At Fillmore." Now complete!
June 5, 2026 at 5:59 AM
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💿MILES DAVIS🎸RUBBERBAND (2019)

#BeyondBlueBrewTutu 06/10 When MD switched to WB in '85 he began recording, but the 1st set of cuts were shelved for 34 yrs in favor of those issued on '86's "Tutu." Much later the '85 cuts were finished and issued here:
June 5, 2026 at 5:51 AM
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💿MILES DAVIS🎸WHAT IT IS- MONTREAL 7/7/83 (2022)

#BeyondBlueBrewTutu 05/10 revealing Miles lps. By '83 Miles' playing was in top form & he was touring regularly. Many concert recordings were released posthumously, including this gem!
June 2, 2026 at 5:43 AM
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💿MILES DAVIS & MARCUS MILLER🎸MUSIC FROM 'SIESTA' (1987)

#BeyondBlueBrewTutu 04/10 Over a quarter-century post-"Sketches Of Spain." Miles reboots that lp's vibe with era-appropriate, exquisite acoustic/electric backing by Marcus Miller.
June 2, 2026 at 5:32 AM
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💿MILES DAVIS🎸AT CARNEGIE HALL (1961)

#BeyondBlueBrewTutu 03/10 The original lp had roughly half of the concert. I prefer the 2CD reissue w/the entire gig, incl. selections w/the Gil Evans Orchestra. Miles plays brilliantly throughout!
June 2, 2026 at 5:24 AM
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💿MILES DAVIS🎸PANTHALASSA (1998)

#BeyondBlueBrewTutu 02/10 Here the famed music multitasker Bill Laswell reconstructs several key '69-'74 sessions, creating remixes while using only the original studio multitracks. Excellent intro to '70s Miles!
June 2, 2026 at 5:12 AM
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💿MILES DAVIS🎸MILES '54 (2024)

#BeyondBlueBrewTutu 01/10 Rebooting my stellar'26 hashtag with 10 Miles lps that may not be his most famous, but they add to understanding his artistry. This new reissue is full of great lineups & cuts!
June 2, 2026 at 4:56 AM
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💿LOVEBITES🎸OUTSTANDING POWER (2026)

Selected cut:
'The Castaway'
(the first music videoclip from their new album)

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LOVEBITES / The Castaway (Official Music Video - 4K)
YouTube video by LOVEBITES
youtu.be
March 22, 2026 at 4:35 AM
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💿LOVEBITES🎸OUTSTANDING POWER (2026)

This superb #J-Metal set is certain to place among my fave '26 CDs! Most of the tracks are fast-paced & powerful, yet offer distinctive twists from cut to cut! Deluxe edition adds a concert video!
March 22, 2026 at 4:19 AM
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💿PRINCE🎸HITnRUN Phase Two (2016)

Selected cut:
'Groovy Potential'

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Groovy Potential
YouTube video by Prince - Topic
youtu.be
March 20, 2026 at 6:04 AM
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💿PRINCE🎸HITnRUN Phase Two (2016)

H&Rp1 was very good, but this album -- the last released during Prince's lifetime -- is a great one, imho worthy of placement in his top-tier of gems. The classic vibe is there, but w/fresh touches!
March 20, 2026 at 5:54 AM
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💿SLY STONE🎸HIGH ON YOU (1975)

Selected cut:
'Crossword Puzzle'
A highlight of an overall strong lp with hard funk jams, clever lyrics, several ballads, etc. Seemingly an updated version of his pre-'Riot' music!

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Crossword Puzzle
YouTube video by Sly Stone - Topic
youtu.be
March 15, 2026 at 5:32 PM
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💿SLY STONE🎸HIGH ON YOU (1975)

Sylvester Stewart (1943/03/15-2025/06/09) is sadly not around for the first time to celebrate what would have been b-day 83. Though only a moderate sales success, HOY is imho a elite-level Sly funk classic!
March 15, 2026 at 5:10 PM
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💿TALKING HEADS🎸TENTATIVE DECISIONS: DEMOS & LIVE (1974-1977)

Selected cut:
'Take Me To The River' (live 1977)
Early version of the Al Green classic, sounding closer to Al's track than what it evolved to later.

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Take Me to the River (Live at the Jabberwocky Club, Syracuse, NY, 1/26/77)
YouTube video by Talking Heads - Topic
youtu.be
March 13, 2026 at 12:19 AM
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💿AL JARREAU🎸HIGH CRIME (1984)

Selected cut:
'After All'
Memorable ballad! Although the lp as a whole has a slick '80's vibe, imho it's done particularly well by Jarreau, producer Jay Graydon & the musicians!

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Al Jarreau - After All (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by RHINO
youtu.be
March 13, 2026 at 12:04 AM
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💿KHRUANGBIN🎸MORDECHAI (2020)

Selected cut:
'Time (You and I)' (2020)

A potent, distinctively Khruangbingy chill funk cut and one of my fave music videos. Love repeat-watching the two stars in the clip!

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Khruangbin - Time (You and I) (Official Video)
YouTube video by KhruangbinVEVO
youtu.be
March 12, 2026 at 11:48 PM
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💿TALKING HEADS🎸TENTATIVE DECISIONS: DEMOS & LIVE (1974-1977)

Just-released, revealing 3CD deep dive into the origins of Talking Heads, w/historical artifacts including '74 proto-TH, the complete CBS demos, & some early live cuts!
March 12, 2026 at 11:35 PM
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💿AL JARREAU🎸HIGH CRIME (1984)

Praising the distinctive vocals of AJ on the 86th anniv. of his birth (1940/03/12 -2017/02/17)! From unique vocal jazz in the 70s to sophisticated r&b/soul in the '80s, his appeal stretched far & wide!
March 12, 2026 at 11:22 PM