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Post by Jim on May 30, 2020 15:01:15 GMT -5
Primal Scream - Riot City Blues Japanese 2CD version. mossy You’ll dig the remixes
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Post by mkoasis on Jun 2, 2020 23:40:58 GMT -5
Verve - urban hymns Strokes - the new abnormal Noel - chasing yesterday
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Post by Gin & Tonic on Jun 3, 2020 14:27:05 GMT -5
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Post by Elie De Beaufour 🐴 on Jun 7, 2020 4:55:12 GMT -5
Long time no hear
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Post by theyknowwhatimean on Jun 22, 2020 16:54:04 GMT -5
-Rough and Rowdy Ways by Bob Dylan (2020) -Alvvays by Alvvays (2014) -Pick Me Up Off the Floor by Norah Jones (2020) Wanted to listen to Neil Young's new (old) album Homegrown, but our CD player's caput seemingly. Shame, because I was looking forward to giving it its first spin through our sound system. Still might once we're up and running again, or I might cave and play it through my headphones before then. Still, what a wonderful thing! A perfectly preserved time capsule of Neil from his 70s pomp. And I've not heard any of the songs that were released on other albums, so it's all new to me.
My Weller marathon starts tomorrow, mkoasis It'll be the self-titled debut playing through headphones (with eyes shut and foot tapping) early afternoon, then Wild Wood playing on the turntable, sat listening with me Dad probably.
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Post by mkoasis on Jun 22, 2020 23:35:12 GMT -5
-Rough and Rowdy Ways by Bob Dylan (2020) -Alvvays by Alvvays (2014) -Pick Me Up Off the Floor by Norah Jones (2020) Wanted to listen to Neil Young's new (old) album Homegrown, but our CD player's caput seemingly. Shame, because I was looking forward to giving it its first spin through our sound system. Still might once we're up and running again, or I might cave and play it through my headphones before then. Still, what a wonderful thing! A perfectly preserved time capsule of Neil from his 70s pomp. And I've not heard any of the songs that were released on other albums, so it's all new to me.
My Weller marathon starts tomorrow, mkoasis It'll be the self-titled debut playing through headphones (with eyes shut and foot tapping) early afternoon, then Wild Wood playing on the turntable, sat listening with me Dad probably. That sounds terrific. You’re a lucky man and so is your dad. keep us posted on your Weller explorations I just listened to Homegrown this weekend. As a neil fan, unreleased peak 70s material is always going to be exciting but for a newer, uninitiated fan I’d say it’s not going to be as interesting. It’s got a very Harvest like kind of sound to it. I like Separate Ways, Mexico, and Kansas best of the “new” songs but the ones I already know sound great on there too, like Little Wing and Star of Bethlehem (a wonderfully cynical song). The version of Homegrown here is very different from the one released in the 70s. It’s a loose jam as opposed to the short, punchy original (which I actually prefer). Florida was probably the most surprising track for me. What did you make of Dylan’s new one? I thought Tempest had some great songs on it once you get past the barbed wire fence that is bobs aged voice. I say it with love but damn, the man sounds like gravel.
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Post by World71R on Jun 23, 2020 10:12:46 GMT -5
Phoebe Bridgers - Stranger in the Alps (Folk | 2018)A really nice, heartfelt, and acoustic album that reflects on love and relationships. I was referred to this album by Alfo Media's YouTube video on album recommendations for the end of the world and this album hit the spot. I'll have to listen back to it again but my favorite tracks were Funeral, Scott Street, Killer, Georgia, and Missed My Heart, the latter which I thought was the perfect closer to the album (if you don't count the Smoke Signals Reprise at the end) and a second half where the album hits its stride. Least favorites were Motion Sickness, Demi Moore, and Chelsea, but they were spread out so it wasn't as pronounced as it would've been if they were all together. 6.5/10
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Post by yeayeayeah on Jun 25, 2020 3:54:19 GMT -5
Just bought The Wall (my first ever Pink Floyd album), The Jam-Snap, Dylan- Highway 61 and his new album on olive green vinyl.
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Post by theyknowwhatimean on Jun 25, 2020 11:13:22 GMT -5
- Heliocentric by Paul Weller (2000)
mkoasis, am I mad for thinking I might possibly prefer this over any of Paul's 90s albums?
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Post by eva on Jun 26, 2020 5:53:48 GMT -5
this band can do no wrong
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Post by mkoasis on Jun 26, 2020 18:15:52 GMT -5
- Heliocentric by Paul Weller (2000) mkoasis, am I mad for thinking I might possibly prefer this over any of Paul's 90s albums? Ah yes someone gets it! It’s nothing more than a pretty solid collection of folky rock PW songs but that’s plenty enough to be. Lots of interesting songs on there. Which tracks stand out to you? I don’t think Weller himself likes this album too much ( mimmihopps would probably know) but it’s definitely an overlooked record. He’s the Keeper, Dust and Rocks, Back in the Fire are my favourites. I’m quite partial to A Whale’s Tale as well.
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Post by mimmihopps on Jun 28, 2020 4:16:57 GMT -5
- Heliocentric by Paul Weller (2000) mkoasis, am I mad for thinking I might possibly prefer this over any of Paul's 90s albums? Ah yes someone gets it! It’s nothing more than a pretty solid collection of folky rock PW songs but that’s plenty enough to be. Lots of interesting songs on there. Which tracks stand out to you? I don’t think Weller himself likes this album too much ( mimmihopps would probably know) but it’s definitely an overlooked record. He’s the Keeper, Dust and Rocks, Back in the Fire are my favourites. I’m quite partial to A Whale’s Tale as well. It's been 20 years since this album was out. This album is overshadowed by his previous albums (Paul Weller, Wild Wood, Stanley Road and Heavy Soul unfortunately. I like Heliocentric. He's The Keeper, Frightened and especially I love Dust and Rocks. 2 years ago during his acoustic gigs, he played a couple of old songs like The Strange Museum, Country, Style Council's A Man Of Great Promise among The Jam songs. So you never know, he might surprise us again when he's on road again. He's the changing man and he never bores me.
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Post by World71R on Jul 3, 2020 18:05:27 GMT -5
Section.80 by Kendrick Lamar (Hip-Hop | 2011) This one shouldn't have surprised me since it is Kendrick, but it did with how well it holds up to GKMC and TPAB, and might even be better than DAMN. To put it into context of Oasis, it's like if Oasis's debut album was one that showed glimpses of what Definitely Maybe (GKMC) and Morning Glory (TPAB) would hold with a good album that has consistent quality and touches on many of the lyrical and melodic qualities of those albums. Going away from that analogy and focusing on Kendrick, Ab-Souls Outro is the most striking song of Section.80, to me. He lays out the way his lyrics reflects his perception of the world, in that he stands at the center of the world and looks around at what's around him and how everything ties together; a philosophy he uses when rapping about growing up in Compton (GKMC), becoming an adult and personally understanding U.S. race relations (TPAB), or adjusting to heightened racism and fame all at once (DAMN.). The concept of Keisha and Tammy is interesting but doesn't hold up throughout the whole album. That's not the point of the album, however. I see this album as laying the groundwork for more-homed-in messages that Kendrick would come up with on his next three albums. The album's songs lay the groundwork for something greater than this album was ever setting out to be, which I respect. It says something and take a stand but it does not aim to say it all. Some highlights: Ronald Reagan Era, Kush & Corinthians (His Pain), Keisha's Song (Her Pain), Rigamortus, Ab-Souls, Hiii-Power. Ronald Reagan is brutally honest when it comes to life during the Reagan era in neighborhoods affected by his policies, Kush & Corinthians has one of the most haunting instrumentals I've ever heard in a hip-hop song, Keisha's Song portrays the harsh duality of prostitution and the systemic hardships that leads to it, and even though Rigamortus ran into copyright issues, it has a crazy verse 2 that is honestly a highlight for Kendrick as a rapper. Hiii-Power has an interesting flow for Kendrick that is as close as he comes to having Kanye's flow with smooth instrumentation that encourages black power and excellence as a way for black America to rise above the challenges that have plagued them throughout history. It's a great prelude for what was to come and it makes me wish I could've heard this album before hearing GKMC, TPAB, and DAMN. because it would've been mind-blowing to have heard Kendrick's progression in real-time. 8/10.
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Post by mkoasis on Jul 4, 2020 20:45:49 GMT -5
Lots of Neil Young
-On the beach -ragged glory -Tuscaloosa (live gig from Harvest era) -Colorado -Greendale
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Post by mimmihopps on Jul 5, 2020 8:25:33 GMT -5
On Sunset - Weller mkoasis, have you got your copy yet?
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Post by Jim on Jul 5, 2020 10:55:20 GMT -5
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Post by mkoasis on Jul 6, 2020 13:15:31 GMT -5
On Sunset - Weller mkoasis, have you got your copy yet? Not yet! Kind of you to ask I’ve purposely not heard any of the new songs yet. Is it worth getting the deluxe one for the bonus tracks? 3 new songs plus 2 remixes I think? I’ll see if I can find it today, if I get the chance.
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Post by mimmihopps on Jul 7, 2020 6:14:14 GMT -5
On Sunset - Weller mkoasis, have you got your copy yet? Not yet! Kind of you to ask I’ve purposely not heard any of the new songs yet. Is it worth getting the deluxe one for the bonus tracks? 3 new songs plus 2 remixes I think? I’ll see if I can find it today, if I get the chance. I like Ploughman and I'll Think of Something. On Sunset (orchestral mix) and Baptiste (instrumental) are nice adding too, so just get the deluxe one, I would say. and I really like Old Father Tyme and More. This record has a lot of soul influence.
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Post by Ross on Jul 7, 2020 9:16:49 GMT -5
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit – Live at Innings Festival, Tempe, AZ, February 29. 2020
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Post by World71R on Jul 16, 2020 18:06:35 GMT -5
Remain in Light by Talking Heads I think this one blew my mind with how ahead of its time it is and how well it blends so many different genres and explores some dark places with an empathetic eye. You have some funk, Afropop, rock, industrial (before it ever was a thing), and influences from all around the world that come together with some great songwriting to make an incredibly innovative album and great work. The last three songs are a real emotional trip that makes you think and feel and open up to empathize. Man were Crosseyed and Painless & Once in a Lifetime deceptive with their funky grooves (but in a good way)! I also listened to In the Aeroplane Over the Sea by Neutral Milk Hotel, Illmatic by Nas, and In Rainbows by Radiohead today while working on a project for college.
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Post by Mean Mrs. Mustard on Jul 17, 2020 11:51:05 GMT -5
Remain in Light by Talking Heads I think this one blew my mind with how ahead of its time it is and how well it blends so many different genres and explores some dark places with an empathetic eye. You have some funk, Afropop, rock, industrial (before it ever was a thing), and influences from all around the world that come together with some great songwriting to make an incredibly innovative album and great work. The last three songs are a real emotional trip that makes you think and feel and open up to empathize. Man were Crosseyed and Painless & Once in a Lifetime deceptive with their funky grooves (but in a good way)! I also listened to In the Aeroplane Over the Sea by Neutral Milk Hotel, Illmatic by Nas, and In Rainbows by Radiohead today while working on a project for college. Aw yeah, this is one of my favourite albums! Have you ever tried listening to Peter Gabriel's 3rd album (aka Melt) and 4th album (aka Security)? You might like those too. Was visiting a friend yesterday. She played the vinyls of Tango in the night by Fleetwood Mac and Dark side of the moon by Pink Floyd. One of our other friends who was also there had never heard Dark side of the moon. Her face was priceless.
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Post by mimmihopps on Jul 19, 2020 5:32:47 GMT -5
Reckless - Bryan Adams
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Post by britishlove on Jul 24, 2020 12:00:02 GMT -5
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Post by mimmihopps on Jul 25, 2020 6:42:16 GMT -5
Hey, stranger ( britishlove). Nice to see you on here again.
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Post by matt on Aug 3, 2020 7:36:07 GMT -5
Stars of the Lid - The Tired Sounds of Stars of the Lid Love this album. Ambient music is just perfect, it washes away all anxieties and stress. Much like a lot of electronic music, the best ambient music is incredibly visual music taking your mind to other places and environments for me, and yet it does it all without the effort of thought. The music isn’t cerebral and doesn’t require any thought - you can just drift in and out of it and it will automatically imprint things in your mind. It can be either perfect background music or you can concentrate your full efforts on it in a meditative way. Perfect transcendent music.
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