what are you listening to?

These days I am listening quite a bit to a (obscure?) 70s band from Canada named KLAATU... especially their first 3 albums from 1976, 1977 and 1978.
they resemble a bit the Beatles style (surely the most evident influence in the band) but there is also some kind of prog (especially in their second album) and also some sort of 80's rock (in their third album).
Their producer (Terry Brown) was the same guy who produced Rush.

Most likely, you friends at the other side of the ocean (especially Nando?) might know this band quite some more than here.
 
I remember Klaatu quite well. At the time their first album came out there was a lot of controversy about who they were. People were convinced the Beatles had got together secretly and recorded this album. There was even a radio program playing bits and pieces of both to show the similarities. Others felt that these rumors were a big publicity stunt. If it was a stunt, it worked because they became well known at the time and went on to record 5 albums
 
bill7621 said:
I remember Klaatu quite well. At the time their first album came out there was a lot of controversy about who they were. People were convinced the Beatles had got together secretly and recorded this album. There was even a radio program playing bits and pieces of both to show the similarities. Others felt that these rumors were a big publicity stunt. If it was a stunt, it worked because they became well known at the time and went on to record 5 albums
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yes, i've read about this crazy story of them being the Beatles in disguise.
It surely helped them to get some unexpected success at that time.
Anyways, i would rate them as a good band in itself with really good musicianship regardless of the Beatles influences (which are very welcome, though)
 
laatsch55 said:
Liostened to most of Randy's favorites after putting in the new woof. Heartd some " The Pretty Reckless" for the first time.....some of these younguns can ROCK!!

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thanks for the introduction!!!
i like em!!!

listening to stephan sanchez....relaxing ...chill...
 
Bob Boyer said:
Been listening to Nando's most excellent RAW 101.3 mix he sent me last week. I like the sound (mostly the quiet) of the SA-90 TDK tape. Enjoying it immensely!

Many thanks again, Nando.

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Hi Bob: Sorry, I missed your post. I have an Episode 2 I have been working on. My first recording is going to be on... 8-track. I haven't done a full mix tape to 8-track before.

Nando.
 
gene french said:
how ya feelin mr. bob???
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Getting better, thank you. A case of walking pneumonia I'm about over has kept me from developing more stamina as fast I've wanted but I put in a pretty good hoof to get to and from the truck last night when we went with friends to a new seafood festival down on the riverfront. I'm planning to put in some laps around campus some this week where it's flatter and safer than near where we live.
 
Bob Boyer said:
Getting better, thank you. A case of walking pneumonia I'm about over has kept me from developing more stamina as fast I've wanted but I put in a pretty good hoof to get to and from the truck last night when we went with friends to a new seafood festival down on the riverfront. I'm planning to put in some laps around campus some this week where it's flatter and safer than near where we live.
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good to hear!!!
hang in there!!
and remember the quote from shemp howard...
rome wasnt built in a day and neither was syracuse!!!
it just takes time!!!
 
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