Members One Bad Monkey Posted February 7, 2006 Members Posted February 7, 2006 Since I'm in the mood for dropping some cash on some new tunes, in light of Bigby's recommendation of "Invitation," does anyone else have any bass albums (i.e. ones by bass players either as a solo or band leader) that they'd recommend?
Members T. Alan Smith Posted February 7, 2006 Members Posted February 7, 2006 Obvious- Geddy's My Favorite Headache.
Members james on bass Posted February 7, 2006 Members Posted February 7, 2006 Stanley Clarke - If this Bass Could Only Talk.UZEB - UZEB Club
Members L-1329 Posted February 7, 2006 Members Posted February 7, 2006 Originally posted by T. Alan Smith Obvious- Geddy's My Favorite Headache. +1. Some good moments on that album.
Members gazman Posted February 7, 2006 Members Posted February 7, 2006 Blood Sugar Sex Magic - Red Hot Chili Peppers. Flea at his best.
Members Fran da Man Posted February 7, 2006 Members Posted February 7, 2006 Marcus Miller "Tales"Adam Nitti "Evidence"Jaco-self titledBrian Bromberg "Metal"
Members Apollo11 Posted February 7, 2006 Members Posted February 7, 2006 Fish Out Of Water, Chris Squire Live At Leeds, The Who---not a solo album, but features in-your-face guitar, bass, and drums. Heck, vocals, too. It is probably the best bass album I've heard.
Members bassgirl9 Posted February 7, 2006 Members Posted February 7, 2006 I've always been fond of 'Sailing the Seas of Cheese' by Primus.
Members Thumper Posted February 7, 2006 Members Posted February 7, 2006 How about: 'Band on the Run' Sir Paul McCartney & Wings 'Inner Visions' Stevie Wonder Both under-rated recordings by guys who understand that sometimes less is more...
Moderators isaac42 Posted February 7, 2006 Moderators Posted February 7, 2006 Originally posted by james on bass Stanley Clarke - If this Bass Could Only Talk. That's the one I was going to recommend. Somebody's got to have something by Michael Manring.
Members sunburstbasser Posted February 7, 2006 Members Posted February 7, 2006 Manring's Thonk and Book of Flame are very good, and Soliloquy has some great moments and is composed only of bass solo pieces. How about Victor Wooten's A Show of Hands? Tower of Power's albums are all bass-heavy if you like funk and soul. Jamiroquai has lots of good stuff. Every funk bassist (and many non-funkers) should own Travelling Without Moving.
Members S'Lou Posted February 7, 2006 Members Posted February 7, 2006 I second the " Fish Out of Water" Recommendation. Also recommend any (early!) Yes albums for good music bits. Check out any of Wooten's stuff. Of course, it will only reinforce your lowness in the scheme of Bass. (At least, that's how I feel. The man is sooooo gooood!)
Members Duck Blues Posted February 7, 2006 Members Posted February 7, 2006 If you're in to to Mo-town I would recommend these 1).The Blues Brothers2).Otis Redding3).James Brown4).Otis & the Knights5).John lee hooker And the rest of the people from Mo-Town.
Members gretschzildjian Posted February 7, 2006 Members Posted February 7, 2006 If you like tasty, counter-rhythmic, melodic basslines played on a P-bass, this is what you need...
Members One Bad Monkey Posted February 7, 2006 Author Members Posted February 7, 2006 Originally posted by isaac42 That's the one I was going to recommend.Somebody's got to have something by Michael Manring. No need for the MM recommendation (although appreciated). I have all of his studio albums, his "Equilibre" one with some guitarist, and the Carbonne-DiPiazza-Manring disc (which is autographed). You could say I'm a fan.
Members bassplayer7770 Posted February 7, 2006 Members Posted February 7, 2006 Originally posted by Fran da Man Adam Nitti "Evidence" I really like "Balance". I can also recommend my ex-teacher Andy Woodson's CDs. "Scioto" would be better if you prefer electric bass. "Catalpa" would be better if you prefer upright. Scioto Catalpa
Members bassplayer7770 Posted February 7, 2006 Members Posted February 7, 2006 And here are links to two of Adam Nitti's CDs: Balance Evidence
Members One Bad Monkey Posted February 7, 2006 Author Members Posted February 7, 2006 Originally posted by S'Lou Check out any of Wooten's stuff. Of course, it will only reinforce your lowness in the scheme of Bass. (At least, that's how I feel. The man is sooooo gooood!) Eh, not a big Wooten fan anymore. After his first three albums (which I do have), I didn't think he was saying anything except "Look at how many notes I can play!" I think there are a lot less technically experienced players out there who can say more on their bass than Wooten.
Members LO_RYDER Posted February 7, 2006 Members Posted February 7, 2006 Marcus Miller ... The Sun Don't LieGerald Veasley ... VelvetStanley Clarke ... School days, If This Bass Could Talk
Members Fran da Man Posted February 7, 2006 Members Posted February 7, 2006 Wayman Tisdale Check out that White Jazz bass http://www.waymantisdale.com/ He even had/has the mighty T-40
Members Hotblack Posted February 7, 2006 Members Posted February 7, 2006 Weight - Rollins BandDouble Nickels on the Dime - Minutemen
Members One Bad Monkey Posted February 7, 2006 Author Members Posted February 7, 2006 Originally posted by Hotblack Weight - Rollins BandDouble Nickels on the Dime - Minutemen Melvin Gibbs (old Rollins Band) was the guy that made me want to pick up a 5-string, especially from the bassline on "Step Back." Heard any of Rollins' new stuff (Get Some, Go Again and Nice) when he fronts Mother Superior?
Members Hotblack Posted February 7, 2006 Members Posted February 7, 2006 Originally posted by One Bad Monkey Melvin Gibbs (old Rollins Band) was the guy that made me want to pick up a 5-string, especially from the bassline on "Step Back." Heard any of Rollins' new stuff (Get Some, Go Again and Nice) when he fronts Mother Superior? For me, anything past Come In and Burn is just Big Hank & The Fill-Ins. I just can't dial in.
Members Funkee1 Posted February 7, 2006 Members Posted February 7, 2006 As far as Marcus Albums goes, The Sun don't lie is his best, and I am a big fan of The Ozell tapes. Look for a CD by Abe Laboriel called Dear Friends too. Awesome. Christian McBride had a CD called Sci-Fi that sounded cool too.
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