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[adafruit]

There is a Green Day floppy disk – Dookie Demastered 💾🦖🧸

"The album that exploded punk rock 30 years ago, re-exploded onto obscure, obsolete, and inconvenient formats." Formats and more include: Player Piano Roll, Floppy Disk, Teddy Ruxpin, Doorbell, Game Boy Cartridge, Toothbrush, Big Mouth Billie Bass, HitClip, 8-Track, Wax Cylinder, X-Ray Record, Answering Machine, MiniDisc, Fisher Price Record, and Music Box.

[vinylarchavist]

"Return to Fantasy" is the eighth studio album by the English progressive rock/hard rock band Uriah Heep, released on June 13, 1975

By Bronze Records in the UK and Warner Bros. Records in the US. This album is significant for being the first to feature John Wetton (formerly of King Crimson and later of Asia) on bass guitar and vocals, replacing Gary Thain.

Musically, "Return to Fantasy" sees Uriah Heep continuing their blend of progressive rock complexity, hard rock riffs, and their signature multi-part vocal harmonies. Tracks like the powerful title song "Return to Fantasy," the intricate "Shady Lady," and the more melodic "Your Turn to Remember" showcase the band's versatility. While it maintains the band's mystical and fantastical lyrical themes, Wetton's presence brought a slightly different dynamic to their sound. The album was a commercial success in Europe, particularly in the UK where it reached No. 7 on the charts, and was generally well-received by fans.

The Cover Art Explained

The album cover for "Return to Fantasy" is striking and deeply connected to the album's title and overall aesthetic, leaning heavily into the band's traditional fantasy and mystical imagery.

The cover art was designed by Dave Field, with photography by Joe Gaffney.

Let's break down the key elements:

Front Cover: The dominant image on the front cover is a highly stylized, almost surreal depiction of a figure riding on what appears to be a gigantic, illuminated insect or creature. This creature has wings like a firefly and a fantastical, almost dragon-like head. The rider, shrouded in robes, is somewhat obscured but conveys a sense of journeying or returning to a mystical realm. The background suggests a twilight or dawn landscape, with hints of strange, organic architecture or ancient ruins, bathed in a soft, ethereal glow. The overall impression is one of magic, wonder, and perhaps a touch of foreboding, perfectly encapsulating the "fantasy" aspect of the title. Some interpretations suggest the rider was accidentally made to resemble keyboardist Ken Hensley.

Gatefold (Inner Sleeve) and Back Cover: Original vinyl releases typically came in a gatefold sleeve, which offered an expanded canvas for the artwork. The inside of the gatefold often featured more imagery related to the fantastical theme, sometimes including the band members or elements that tied into the lyrical content. The back cover would complete the visual narrative, possibly featuring another fantastical creature or a landscape, and listing the track titles. For "Return to Fantasy," it's known that the girl on the back cover was Dave Field's partner at the time.

The artwork evokes a sense of epic fantasy, much like the progressive rock album covers of artists like Roger Dean (who designed covers for Yes and Uriah Heep's Demons and Wizards). It's a visual promise of the mythical and adventurous journey the music inside offers, aligning perfectly with Uriah Heep's established identity. The use of vibrant colors and intricate details pulls the viewer into this "fantasy" world.

[iammiviiofficial]

Got a chance to work on my kool DJ mask in the werks! 😌🎶 First test: FAILURE 😣 Got any ideas for me? Leave a comment down below! 🫶🏾😝

[losergendered]

Trombonerd: a gender related to trombone and being a nerd; a nerd that plays trombone, a nerdy trombonist, etc

Musicnerd: a gender related to music and being a nerd; a nerd that loves/plays music, a nerdy musician, etc

For anon!

[im-just-a-peach]

Music: 27, 29, 54 :)

27. Do you enjoy making playlists? If so, are there any you’re proud of and would like to share?

Thank you for asking... This is one of my proudest accomplishments in life only open if you are a fan of the 90's.

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0JOaFbPasVZ4Ivj744wmf2?si=NAp9gInwTR-aJ3vloCeznQ&pi=u-FWUniUO3Qu6W

29. Songs you love to dance to: Most anything with a beat. But also Total Eclipse of the Heart by Bonnie Tyler

54. An album you loved since the first time you listened to: Little Earthquakes by Tori Amos

[1001penguinjazz]

Intro

Greetings!

I'm Nicole and I consider myself a music and jazz enthusiast. In a conscious effort to gain momentum and maintain enthusiasm, I am about to embark on an intensive journey through The Penguin Guide to Jazz 1001 Albums.

The way I will do it is to randomly select albums to listen to from cover to cover in an effort to further my education and appreciation of jazz. To keep track of it all, I'll post each album and a few notes on this here bloggity blog. Starting with 1001 and making my way down to number 1. This might seem convoluted and confusing to you as the numerical order of the albums will ultimately have no meaning other than my own personal mental place-holder. And that's okay because I'm embarking on this journey, not you.

SO welcome and please let's celebrate this amazing, prolific, ever-expanding genre together!

Onward!

[trapmetalblog]

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I had to take a mental health break so i have no posted in a while!!!! But im back! Ready to catch up on work....

1st up I present to you this new EP by @jayfive666 titled Arsenal. This EP is SOLID! What a great way to kick the new wave into gear. This 4 piece weapon of mass destruction is so refreshing. A genuine take what Trap Metal really is. First off the beats on this EP all feature Trap elements PLUS Metal elements. If there is no metal in there, and its just someone screaming over a beat, its not really Trap Metal, but this release by JayFive 6 stands true to the Trap Metal wave. His lyrics are heavy and fast with a very “hood” tone to his lyricisms. Boasting a distinct style of Drill energy complimented by classic trap samples in between. Every sound, loud and up front, scratching every itch I have as a mutli genre listener. All 4 tracks on this EP are solid, none of theme slacking in the slightest. Id be keen to hear a full EP of these sounds specifically. I’d also like to add that every feature on this release matched his energy and nobody fell behind or threw off the flow of the record. I give this EP a perfect 10 out of 10. Watch out, you better have JayFive 6 on your radar. He’s clearly a force to be reckoned with. Arsenal, out now on all platforms! Check it out. Add it to your playlists. Leave him a comment and let him know what you think!

https://www.instagram.com/p/DDzPUzsJHWk/?img_index=1

. . . Review by Heartless Fendi aka Brett Deadly . . . #TrapMetal#AlternativeHipHop#UndergroundHipHop#IndieHipHop#AlternativeRap#MusicDiscovery#NewMusic#HiddenGems#MusicNerd#MusicLover#MusicAddict#TrapMusic#TrapNation#TrapBeats#TrapLife#TrapMetalKings#AlternativeMusic#IndieMusic#AlternativeCulture#AlternativeLifestyle#AltMusic

[sarantosmelogia]

Guitar lessons: 2

Just learned how to use a capo, so basically, I’m a wizard now. Transposing keys like it’s sorcery!

#GuitarLessons #CapoMagic #LevelUp #GuitarLife #AcousticVibes #MusicNerd #StringTheory #ChordShifter #FretboardFun #LearningGuitar #MusicianLife #SoundCheck #StrummingAway #MelodyMaker #CapoChronicles #SixStringAdventures #PracticeMakesBetter

[fantano]

#MusicNerd

[maximuswolf]

Dive into the ultimate music quiz at MusicNerd!

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[curiouslyspecificplaylists]

On episode 17 of our strange podcast — “One-Liners,” 28 songs in 40 minutes! Josh and Paul explore avenues to build a themed music playlist of short, fun songs for Cory from Duluth, Minnesota, who wants musical inspiration for his comedy writing. We also interview comedian Lizz Brannon.

#curiouslyspecificplaylists #musicnerds #musicpodcast

[iammiviiofficial]

Almost ruined my Rainbow-Pickle Surprise with a near music-theory meltdown!😖🥒 Had to switch up the key, but the bassline is sounding pretty sweet! 🫐💕😍

[thelocalvillain]

She’s so real for that

[agapeguitars]

Accurate. #agapeguitars #happynewyear #whatevernewyear #2022 #music #musician #musictheory #musicnerd https://www.instagram.com/p/CYMzJstuBBo/?utm_medium=tumblr

[madewithlovejewelry]

. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐛𝐮𝐦𝐬 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐲𝐥? 🎶 These record earrings are making a comeback! But I only have a few pairs so please let me know if you’re interested 🥰❤️ . . . #record #recordingstudio #recordplayer #recordstore #vinyl #vinylcollection #vinylcommunity #piano #keyboard #music #musicnotes #musicnerd #musicnote #singer #singersongwriter #berkleecollegeofmusic #musician #musiciansofinstagram #boston #bostonmassachusetts #vinylrecords #vinylcollector #vinyloftheday #vinyladdict #recordplayers #vintage #vintagestore (at Berklee College of Music) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSanb2II__n/?utm_medium=tumblr

[distantnoises-othervoices]

A change of pace… Here’s a 1997 flyer for the Sneaker Pimps and Aphex Twin @ The Ogden in Denver. Chris Corner from the Pimps signed it for me and gave me the straw cowboy hat (which I think he’d worn on stage that night - but my memory is terrible). We chatted about #GoldmithsCollege because that’s where I was currently doing art school, and he’d studied there previously. Funny side-story: I took the hat back to London with me, where I was living for a few years. I put the hat on my bedroom wall as decoration and a sweet reminder. 💞 One night, my flatmate and I were lounging around watching a British gameshow on tv, and one of the trivia questions was about the Sneaker Pimps. And I kid you not - the hat, which had been there for months - FELL OFF THE WALL! Right after the trivia question came on tv!!! 🤯🤯🤯 Was this some kinda psychic energy or wot! 🙀🙀🙀 Unfortunately, the hat got lost in my move back to the states a couple of years later 💔 I am still a huge fan of their music, and of IAMX 🖤

(at The Ogden Theatre)

https://www.instagram.com/p/CHrbuquBAxt/?igshid=mptl9djieok9