The  new 6CD boxed set of Kevin Ayers  

This covers the period 1974-80.   Even hard core fans would say  this is not his prime era, city the exception of course if Confessions of Dr Dream.

As a long time lover of his music,  I find this an absorbing listen. Even if  Yes we have No Manyanas, Rainbow Takeaway  and that's What you Get Babe aren't up there with Joy of a Toy, they're still worth hearing.
The set is bulked out with radio sessions and live stuff.

 

Jules

Ok, well I obviously did want to be a pain in the arse, so I asked her, and she confirms it is her own signature.  I'll post details of it in here later - a weird one!

Talking of Linda, does anybody have any item signed by her (as Linda Thompson) which can be 100% guaranteed.  I've got an autograph which I think might be hers, but I would like to confirm this.  I guess I could ask her on FB but I don't want to be a pain in the arse.

I've fallen hook, line and sinker in love with this track.  Never heard of the band before I read the Guardian piece...

@ (pronounced 'at') - Autosmile

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUkIRiSQtK8

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/aug/29/at-band-interview-victoria-rose-stone-rosenberg

Yes  ,  the alternative 5  stuff will tempt some people.   And the BBC material  is expanded and I'm told it's from a better source.  I have the original   Windsong discs which sound fine to me.

On the heels of last year's deluxe edition of Foreigner 4, they're releasing a deluxe edition of Head Games. Like the other, it includes demos, early takes, and a live concert recorded on the associated tour.

I know Foreigner is corporate rock, blah blah blah, but I think Lou Gramm is one of the finest rock singers in history, and I particularly love new live releases from the classic era.

Initially very excited when I read the news although the finer detail diminishes that excitement rather than develops it.  It's a maybe from me.

If you're not into her C&W music then I'd recommend giving her album Little Sparrow a listen as it was Dolly going back to her bluegrass roots. Guests on the album included Alison Krauss and Jerry Douglas. It was the second album from her bluegrass trilogy from the early 2000s. I must give the other two a listen.

There must be at least one  Soft Machine fan  around here.  So, if they don't know yet, a 17 disc box is coming, covering the  CBS years. People are quite excited about this, though not a lot of the material  is  unreleased.