Q MAGAZINE COLLECTION FOR SALE

20 years of music history in these 244 issues of Q Magazine. From issue no. 28 through to issue no. 272

No.105 is missing. Also included are 26 Q CD’s

Q Magazine is one of the UK’s leading and most influential music magazines. Filled with interviews, articles and music reviews these copies are an insight to the personalities, trends and highlights of the past two decades.

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Retrofit by Tim Anthony 

CD review

Tim Anthony the New York based master of the consummate pop song has released a compilation CD of his earliest recordings. Starting in 1982 Retrofit charts his first songwriting and recording experiences. The classic pop song is often misunderstood, even the Wikipedia dictionary describes it as ‘music charted by the number of sales’ and then states that ‘it is not a particular style or genre’. The pop song genre has entertained audiences since the early recordings by Ricky Nelson and Buddy Holly then through The Beatles and the British invasion up to the work of Neil and Tim Finn. The style of Pop music differs from R&B or soul music having a catchy melody and frequently includes vocal harmony and double tracking, with themes often built around love, which has either been lost or found.

Retrofit opens with Don't Forget Me Tim’s only single with his band The Agents, other tracks feature Tommy Allen & Gary Frenay of Flashcubes fame. Two timeless pop tracks, which cover girlfriends Traciann and Maryellen are standouts. Maryellen reappears as a highly polished version on Tim’s 2005 CD Happy Door. On both Don't Look In Her Eyes and Mystery Tim’s guitar soars while the solid drumming by David O Chase anchors the tracks together, strong interests was shown in both tracks by David Geffen sadly without positive results. Retrofit shows Tim’s growth as an artist, examples of sparse tracks through to later 1989 recordings such as the layered and uplifting Happy Ending which was subsequently updated and included on Tim’s band The Brambles 2001 CD The Next Big Thing.

Perhaps fate decides which artists should find international recognition and be rewarded with both the fame, and adulation they deserve. Over 15 major A&R agents have shown a serious interest in Tim’s work over the years without him grasping his big global break. Listen and enjoy Tim’s early recordings on Retrofit and follow his journey up to his most recent releases.

Listen to Retrofit samples and buy from:

http://www.jealousy-records.com/ta_retrofit.htm

http://cdbaby.com/cd/timanthony3

Or from iTunes.

The Phil Spector Collection 

CD REVIEW

Flawed genius, temperamental artist and record producer Phil Spector has appeared in newspaper headlines worldwide for his innovative music and unfortunately recently for an alleged murder charge. Like Michelangelo before him Spector created a perfect image in his mind of how his musical creations would sound, neither time or cost would inhibit his quest for the perfect sound. In the late 1950’s and early 1960’s multitrack recording was unknown, using only a couple of tracks Spector would overdub layers of sound, eventually building up what became known as his famous ‘wall of sound’. Using multiple instruments, six guitarists, three drummers a couple of pianos plus strings, brass, tambourines with liberal doses of echo he would craft his unique sound onto vinyl. Previously the only way to own a Spector retrospective collection was to import his four CD box set Back To Mono, however The Phil Spector Collection a two CD set consisting of a greatest hits CD together with the all time best Christmas CD A Christmas Gift from Phil Spector has recently been released.
All the Spector classic hits are included, Da Doo Ron Ron and Then He Kissed Me by The Crystals, The Ronettes Be My Baby, and Do I Love You?, while Darlene Love contributes (Today I Met) The Boy I'm Gonna Marry and Wait Til My Bobby Gets Home. The all time smash hits You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' and Unchained Melody by The Righteous Brothers are included as well as Ike & Tina Turner’s River Deep Mountain High.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/music

http://www.umtv.co.uk/

A Tale Of Two Cities by Mr Hudson And The Library

CD Review

Mr Hudson And The Library
Mr (Ben) Hudson, the Oxford literature graduate and his band Mr Hudson And The Library have recently released their aptly titled CD A Tale Of Two Cities. This blend of cocktail jazz meets hip-hop and R’n’B will take you on a musical journey through styles as diverse as The Police and Madness into The Divine Comedy. "I don't set out to be different. It's just that I don't want to limit myself to any one style or any one sound" says Mr Hudson who chose as the opening track a keyboard laden cover of the My Fair Lady number The Street Where You Live. The infectious Too Late Too Late has a reggae styled vibe, some added audio tricks and an infectious brain invading hook of the words “Why must I always play the clown.” The Chet Baker standard Everything Happens To Me is given updated lyrics with references to 4 by4’s and text messages with the addition of a pouring rain backing track. Cover Girl is a gentle love song, while Ask The DJ is classic pop glowing with Mr Hudson’s perceptive lyrics. Standout track and a band favourite is the gentle Picture Of You which is enhanced by dreamy harmonies and outstanding piano played by Torville Jones
Mr Hudson And The Library are a group of youthful Britons who in a similar fashion to the songs of The Kinks in the 60’s are documenting their lives through intelligent and interesting songs. As Mr Hudson says “A tale of two cites, apart from being a classic book and a book I love, is a fitting album title because it sums up my life so far.” Bonus track on UK editions is A Tale Of Two Cities which perfectly sums up their expert blending of the English language with well crafted melodies.
www.mrhudsonandthelibrary.com

One Year by Colin Blunstone
CD Review





Colin Blunstone

The Zombies enjoyed international fame in 1964 with their massive hit She's Not There which was followed in 1965 with another Tell Her No and then sometime after the band called it quits came their last hit Time of the Season. Perhaps it was the unusual key structures used in the band’s songs or their slightly aloof and intellectual image which hampered chances of permanent success; they are still regarded as having influenced many of today’s recording artists and songwriters. Lead singer Colin Blunstone, whose breathy voice is considered one of best and most distinctive in popular music, went on to record his first solo album with help from his former Zombies band mates. Called One Year, because it took one year to record, these 10 tracks of carefully crafted baroque pop was released in 1971. Rod Argent provided classical and jazz influenced keyboards while Chris White played bass guitar, both shared production duties, while Chris Gunning was brought in to augment some tracks with his subtle orchestral arrangements. One Year opens with the straight rock song She Loves The Way They Love Her which uses piano, drums, electric guitar. Following track is an outstanding cover of the Tim Hardin evergreen Misty Roses which starts simply with Blunstone’s vocals and a solo calypso guitar accompaniment by Alan Crosthwaite, then builds strength with a string quartet which emphasises the songs beautiful emotion. Caroline, Goodbye, has strong touches of Nick Drake's phrasing style with its moody autobiographical lyrics where Blunstone tells about his break up with long-time girlfriend actress Caroline Munro when she found fame in movies; the outstanding arrangement is by future star producer Tony Visconti. The albums final track is a high light, Say You Don’t Mind written by Denny Lane ex Moody Blues and was originally performed by The Zombies during their final months, this version has a simple string quartet backing which perfectly portrays the songs catchy-bouncy atmosphere. One Year is timeless and is available on CD in its original form without any additional tracks or song versions.
http://www.colinblunstone.co.uk/

Feeling Good by Randy Crawford & Joe Sample
CD REVIEW






Randy Crawford & Joe Sample

When local music identity Michael Bonython of Blue Beat records in Hindley Street, Adelaide recommends Randy Crawford & Joe Sample’s Feeling Good as his favourite CD of 2006 it is a recommendation which should be taken seriously. Crawford first collaborated with Sample and his jazz funk band The Crusaders over 30 years ago on Street Life their world wide hit. They have perfected musical chemistry again on Feeling Good an eclectic mix of 13 standout tracks where Crawford’s raw-silk vocals perfectly enhance Samples understated acoustic piano. Sample and his band leave Crawford to hold the spotlight with her sublime phrasing and crystal clear voice which ranges from steely emotion to tender seduction; all tracks were co-produced by the legendary Tommy LiPuma and Sample. First track is the Newley-Bricusse Broadway standard Feeling Good, first made popular by Nina Simone and recently recorded by Michael Buble; also by Simone is the steamy See Line Woman. Another song by a strong woman is their powerful rendition of Billie Holiday’s blues filled Tell Me More and More and Then Some. Also included are Fred Neil’s classic Everybody's Talking, Leo Sayer’s hit When I Need You plus the moody Lovetown from the movie Philadelphia written by Peter Gabriel. The re-worked versions of their previous hit recordings the Latin tinged Rio De Janeiro Blue and Last Night at Danceland complete this magnificent CD which will remain on your regular play list for years to come.

http://bluebeat.com.au/store/

Yesterday by Mingo Fishtrap
CD REVIEW

Mingo Fishtrap

Roger Blevins, Jr. was searching for a service station near a town called Denton in northern Texas and arrived at an intersection where Mingo Road meets Fishtrap Road, this is where he found the name for his band Mingo Fishtrap. The original line up of this octet had met as students in 1992 at the University of North Texas College of Music and have been thrilling live audiences ever since with their high energy mix of R&B, blues, soul, salsa, funk, and rock. Their recently released CD Yesterday finds them at the peak of their talents with 15 original tracks starting with Dirty Gritty which is pure vintage 1960’s deep fried soul. The next track Sunday Afternoon is steeped in Stevie Wonder magic, while powerhouse ballads Superman and Not The Same remember the late Sam Cooke. The horn-fuelled On Our Way has a Latin flavour and leads into the Afro-swamp instrumental Fred's Slacks, while Happy Song is where the band shine and prove that they are worthy of a worldwide audience. The tracks Off The Shed and Laid It Down have a more contemporary feel delving into the world of house music and rapid fire hip-hop. Every track on Yesterday is pure gold;listen to samples of this award winning band at:

http://www.mingofishtrap.com/

Hello Mademoiselle by Stéphane Pompougnac
CD REVIEW





Stéphane Pompougnac

Stéphane Pompougnac is a French House DJ, a master producer, as well as a gifted composer and musician with impeccable taste. He became globally famous with his Hôtel Costes collections which recently reached its ninth volume, becoming the yardstick against which all other “in crowd destination collections” are measured. Melding a combination of French songs, electro sounds, house tracks and his ever present lounge music, Pompougnac has released Hello Mademoiselle, his second CD under his own name. The first track on the CD and also its first single is Ghosts & Roses featuring super smooth Noémi, vocalist from the band Zimpala. Various stars of the international music scene were recruited for this project such as French singing legend Alain Chamfort on Ingrate a catchy track which will keep replaying in your head. Anthony Bambury gives a funky Isaac Hayes style vocal on the dazzling soul filled title track. Pompougnac has included updated versions of two classics, Canned Heat’s On The Road Again and Joan Baez’s Here’s To You, an acoustic ballad blending violins, cello and the remarkable voice of Linda Lee Hopkins. While the reggae influenced Sunday Drive is filled with memories of sunshine and summer, Which features Zaire born and well known DJ Charles Schillings. This Euro-chic CD ends with a homage to the 90’s R&B vocalists called Just to Love U which stars Marabunta on lead vocal.

http://www.cvibes.com/ and http://www.pschent.fr/

The Sea by Rod McKuen and Anita Kerr
CD REVIEW




Rod McKuen and Anita Kerr

You can please some of the people all of the time, you can please all of the people some of the time, but you can't please all of the people all of the time. That’s a phrase which was later adapted by both Abraham Lincoln and Bob Dylan. This review may only please a few people for part of the time as it covers music which has been variously described as maudlin, romantic, corny, saccharine and resembling greeting-card poetry. The artist in question is Rod McKuen, who has recorded more than 200 albums, of which 63 reached gold and platinum status. His three dozen poetry books have sold 65 million copies making him the most widely read poet of his time. He wrote If You Go Away for Jacques Brel which was named Song of the Millennium in France.
In 1967 McKuen recorded his timeless album The Sea with composer Anita Kerr and The San Sebastian Strings. He melded his poetic words with Kerr’s lush orchestrations and a mellow background of recorded of sounds of the sea. Popular worldwide, The Sea mirrored those simpler times with its vibe of romance, peace and relaxation. Standout tracks are the tender Gifts From The Sea and Pushing The Clouds Away with the very smooth Do You Like The Rain?, while The Days Of Dancing and the Spanish themed The Gypsy Camp are also excellent. The voice of the unnamed narrator blends perfectly with the lush orchestration and the hypnotic sounds of the ocean creating a most original CD.

http://www.mckuen.com

Bossa Nova Is Not A Crime by The Juju Orchestra
CD review

The Juju Orchestra
The word Juju originates from West Africa where it refers to objects such as a charm or amulet which have supernatural powers, it is also a style of Nigerian popular music featuring electric guitars and traditional drums. In 2004 Juju was discovered in Braunschweig Germany where DJ Sammy Kilic, producer Oliver Belz and Ralf Zitzman formed The Juju Orchestra. Their new release Bossa Nova Is Not A Crime has been gathering international praise and recognition, The Juju Orchestra are influenced by artists Miles Davis, Steely Dan, Stan Getz and Charlie Parker all preferably on vinyl format. Their very cool jazz merges into dance floor sounds, strong measure of funk and Latin with memories of early British acid jazz. Stand out tracks are What Is Hip featuring Terry Callier and Leonhart Carolyn, a former backing singer with Steely Dan, who also excels on the excellent cover of Steely Dan’s hit Do It Again, this time sharing vocals with Robert Smith. The big band sound of Kind Of Latin Rhythm and Take Four are packed with smokey late night brass and percussion. The final track Funky Nassau is already a winner on the dance floor where everything comes together with blistering vocals and driving Latin rhythms.
Also discover the excellent Brazilectro series which has now reached Vol.8 the bands record label agogo-records.com.

http://www.juju-orchestra.com/

Hoagy Sings Carmichael by Hoagy Carmichael
CD review

Hoagy Carmichael
“They don't write songs like that anymore” is constantly repeated when discussing songwriters from the golden decades of the first half of the 20th century. George Gershwin, Cole Porter plus Rogers and Heart’s compositions will be played and sung regularly over the next millennium. Hoagland Howard Carmichael was born in Bloomington, Indiana in 1899 and was quickly nicknamed Hoagy. After training as a lawyer, he went on to become one of the all time great songwriters. Hoagy Carmichael’s songbook is littered with classic titles, Georgia On My Mind, Skylark, Two Sleepy People, Stardust, Lazy River and Memphis in June. These tracks are all included on the newly remastered CD from his 1956 Hoagy Sings Carmichael LP which has been packaged with an additional Carmichael CD The Stardust Road, one of the very first 10 inch 33 rpm LP’s released in the late 1940’s. Hoagy Sings Carmichael was recorded in California, brilliantly arranged by Johnny Mandel using top West Coast jazz artists including Art Pepper on alto sax. The recording has a strong jazz influence and was recorded live onto a simple two track machine. Carmichael plays piano and sings in his distinctive broken down bluesy voice which strangely adds atmosphere to his songs strong melodies. Carmichael’s laid back style is well balanced with the jazz backing capturing the essence of a long gone age. Listen to Hoagy Sings Carmichael to discover magical music from the last century.

http://www.hoagy.com/index.htm

Tomorrow I Might Go by Tommy
CD review






Tommy

New Zealand band Tommy recorded their second and final CD, the aptly named Tomorrow I Might Go, in their makeshift studios at Bethell’s Beach west of Auckland. Tommy was led by the complex guitarist and vocalist Tommy Benfield who was the major songwriter in the band. His songs are highly influenced by a troubled childhood and a career as a councillor which he managed to juggle with his musical vocation. He has described the bands evolution and fragmentation as “Every band is like a song; boundless in its impact and fleeting in its duration.” The first half of Tomorrow I Must Go has a dub and reggae vibe, while the second consists mostly of folk roots tracks. The sounds of children playing in the background of the first track, the instrumental Children, sets the scene for the album’s themes which range from love and peace through to war and poverty. Other notable tracks are Angels which has a Midnight Oil feeling with an added rap element, while the catchy reggae filled Dancehall tells how you can lose all your troubles at a dancehall. Though there is sadness in discovering a band at the moment of their separation, perhaps the graceful final track Holding On, a ten minute opus, with its close harmonies and flowing guitars is a perfect epitaph for this significant band.
http://tommy.bz/ and http://www.myspace.com/tommy4000

Play With The Changes by 4hero
CD review




4hero

Innovators in dance music since the early 1990’s London band 4hero have waited six years for their highly anticipated new release, Play With The Changes. Their career has been littered with awards including a Dance album of the year and a Mercury Music award in 1998. 4hero are back better than ever with 14 tracks crammed with superior guest vocalists, delicate beats, lush orchestrations, drums and sampled sounds. The opening track, Morning Child, is fresh, lively and soul filled with airy stings and brass, while regular vocalist Carina Anderson excels over the Curtis Mayfield styled groves. The mellow Sink Or Swim features vocals from Lady Alda over a superb Fender Rhodes and a shuffling drum track. The title track has sunny vocals and excellent piano and bass with an interesting change of direction midway, it also features Larry Mizell who has written and produced for Marvin Gaye and the Jackson 5. Other notable tracks are Why Don’t You Talk which is jazz rock filled with improvisation and touches of Be-bop, the Stevie Wonder classic Superwoman is a remix which works well even though this version does not add any new dimensions to the original. While Look Inside is pure funk returning to the original 4heros House Music style, Play With The Changes proves their importance as artists and innovators in contemporary music.
http://www.4hero.co.uk/ and http://inertia-music.com/

THE FAMILIAR by Roger Eno & Kate St. John

and SECOND SIGHT by Kate St. John

CD review


Roger Eno & Kate St. John

The world of recorded music is similar to an iceberg where only a few artists receive wide recognition, while most others glide unnoticed below the surface. A prime example is The Familiar CD which is a richly textured collaboration between Roger Eno, brother of Brian, the ambient composer and pianist with Kate St. John the multi-instrumentalist and singer. A former member of the group, Dream Academy, St. John played in Van Morrison’s band and has worked with many international artists including Nigel Kennedy and Tom Waits. Memorable tracks are the haunting chamber piece The Wonderful Year which contains a superb cello solo, while the final track The Blue Sea is reminiscent of Julee Cruise’s Twin Peaks soundtrack. The Familiar was an especially personal project for Eno, the music’s style is sparse and perhaps bleak though this magical recording is enormously rewarding and is a perfect companion to their previous collaboration St. Johns neo-classical solo CD Second Sight. Her unmistakable Francoise Hardy chanson style caresses the sounds of piano, oboe, accordion and strings ranging across the 11 mellow tracks which travel between classical, jazz and folk influences. Stand out tracks are the accordion laced and Parisian styled A Flicker Of Gold which features Russian group Aquarium while A Foolish Dance is up tempo with a Cajun influence. These two CD’s have an intoxicating magic and are highly recommended.

http://www.rogereno.co.uk/

http://www.katestjohn.co.uk/

Un Homme Et Une Femme Soundtrack by Francis Lai
CD review

Un Homme Et Une Femme Soundtrack
Two single parents, one a racing driver played by Jean-Louis Trintignant the other a script girl played by Anouk Aimée meet on a Sunday evening as they return their children to boarding school. This atmospheric love story set during a French winter is told in the landmark 1966 film Un Homme Et Une Femme which follows their developing relationship. The films documentary style lets the story unfold while the lush photography, which often dissolves from colour into black and white during flashbacks, adds to the films sensual atmosphere. Directed by Claude Lelouch this multi award-winning film drew world attention through its unforgettable soundtrack. Composed by Francis Lai the emotive score follows a French pop, jazz and Brazilian bossa nova theme with moody instrumental tracks sitting beside stylish vocal numbers. Vocalist Pierre Barouh has a gentle voice reminiscent of João Gilberto’s while Nicole Croisille adds a sultry edge to the tracks especially the evergreen title track with its well-known cha-ba-da-ba-da vocals. Perhaps the film and its soundtrack are quantum kitsch and maybe the fact that there are three variations of the title track on the soundtrack could be disappointing but for others this is a blast from the past with superb atmosphere from the 1960’s. Sadly this CD, which has sold over 5 million copies worldwide, is presently only available on import from Japan and is priced accordingly.