Discuss the Musics Thread

[Boner M]

Saw Flying Lotus & Dam-Funk last night. Both awesome, and the former used Heaven and Earth Magic as his visual backdrop. Win win win.

[D_Davis]

I've finally found a DJ/MC I can work with - so, hopefully within the next couple of months, I can finally lay down a couple of tracks, maybe get a mixtape up and released.

I'm not used to being rehearsed, though - I've primarily been a sidewalk cypher, since I was thirteen. So, this ought to be interesting.

Cool.

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Found some Daniel Lanois sets available for download

http://the--undertow.blogspot.com/search/label/Daniel%20Lanois.

[D_Davis]

Found some Daniel Lanois sets available for download

http://the--undertow.blogspot.com/search/label/Daniel%20Lanois.

Nice - thanks. :D

[D_Davis]

Hey Necks fans, three free live performances:

http://freemusicarchive.org/music/the_necks

[Boner M]

Hey Necks fans, three free live performances:

http://freemusicarchive.org/music/the_necks
Such a good live band. Seeing 'em w/ Swans in March. Yee-haw.

[Arthur Seaton]

Trish Keenan of Broadcast is gravely ill. (http://pitchfork.com/news/41200-broadcasts-trish-keenan-hospitalized-seriously-ill/)

[D_Davis]

This new Brendan Perry album is really something special. Much of it is on par with just about anything he did with Dead Can Dance, and his voice sounds better than ever.

[D_Davis]

Such a good live band. Seeing 'em w/ Swans in March. Yee-haw.

Now that's gonna be a show.

[D_Davis]

Man, Porcupine Tree is so awesome.

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Man, Porcupine Tree is so awesome.

:pritch:

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D, have you seen this?

http://vimeo.com/6853481

[D_Davis]

D, have you seen this?

http://vimeo.com/6853481

I was watching the Anesthetize live concert last night when I posted.

:)

[D_Davis]

I really don't understand why PT isn't the biggest rock band in the world.

Steven Wilson is a freaking genius.

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I really don't understand why PT isn't the biggest rock band in the world.

Steven Wilson is a freaking genius.

Me either. I think they have wider appeal and are more talented in the studio than a lot of bands being toted as big (aka successful) progressive rock units; e.g., TOOL. Their music videos are incredibly good, too.

As for Wilson, he is one of best musicians/producers/writers on the scene. Although I am not a metal fan, I enjoy some of the stuff on the Opeth albums he produced in small doses.

[D_Davis]

I agree. I think they're way more accessible than bands like Tool, even if their songs can be on the long side. They could easily be edited down to be made into radio singles.

I like Opeth quite a bit, but the growling gets old. Their best album, IMO, is Damnation. I love them when they really focus on the melodies and singing.

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Dan Lanois' sound
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Any idea of what equipment he uses to get that awesome fat fuzzy delay which lasts so long? Maybe a fuzz-box->delay->compressor sequence? I can sort of make out a Vox AC-30 back there, which explains the thickness.

[D_Davis]

Yeah, I have no idea. Sounds great though! :)

Sounds to me like the distortion is true overdrive, like maybe he's using a 4-track or something, or some kind of tube-breaker-overdriver. Brad Laner from Medicine used to use a 4-track for his distortion. Definitely some kind of delay, with some kind of noise gate on it, and some kind of pitch control. Can't see his feet though. Might be a wammy pedal or something.

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Sounds to me like the distortion is true overdrive, like maybe he's using a 4-track or something, or some kind of tube-breaker-overdriver. Brad Laner from Medicine used to use a 4-track for his distortion. Definitely some kind of delay, with some kind of noise gate on it, and some kind of pitch control. Can't see his feet though. Might be a wammy pedal or something.

I did some quick research and pulled up this interview http://www.amnesta.net/edge_delay/lanois.html
From what I gathered, I think you're right about it being pure overdrive. He mentions pushing class A tube amps real loud and then splitting the signal and using different frequency delays on the left and right amps.

The idea of using a 4-track for overdrive is new to me. Is this done by just feeding channel 2 into channel 3 and the outputting the result?

[D_Davis]

I did some quick research and pulled up this interview http://www.amnesta.net/edge_delay/lanois.html
From what I gathered, I think you're right about it being pure overdrive. He mentions pushing class A tube amps real loud and then splitting the signal and using different frequency delays on the left and right amps.

He did something similar with Young's guitar on Le Noise.



The idea of using a 4-track for overdrive is new to me. Is this done by just feeding channel 2 into channel 3 and the outputting the result?

It's more simple - just crank up the gain to 10 on the channel your guitar is plugged into to overdrive the channel, and then control the over all volume wit the master or a volume pedal. This way you can complete overdrive even at lower volumes. They also make things called tube-breakers or something that overdrive the tubes at any volume.

[transmogrifier]

Is Cosmo's Factory one of the best albums of all time? Could well be.

[Kurosawa Fan]

Is Cosmo's Factory one of the best albums of all time? Could well be.

It'd make a top 50 list if I ever made one. Which I won't.

[Spaceman Spiff]

I was actually thinking about compiling a top 50 list. I don't know if I'd be invested enough to do write-ups or anything of that sort, but I could definitely come up with a list.

[Derek]

Is Cosmo's Factory one of the best albums of all time? Could well be.

From the songs I've heard off of it, I wouldn't be surprised.

You heard the new Deerhoof album yet? Been playing it nearly non-stop for the past few days and I'm pretty near ready to say it's the best thing they've ever done.

[transmogrifier]

From the songs I've heard off of it, I wouldn't be surprised.

You heard the new Deerhoof album yet? Been playing it nearly non-stop for the past few days and I'm pretty near ready to say it's the best thing they've ever done.

I've listened to it a couple of times, and nothing has grabbed me so far. But then I'm a riff maniac, and so was more immediately taken by Offend Maggie. It'll get time to work its magic with me though.

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Free stream of the new Wire album Red Barked Tree http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/musicblog/2011/jan/04/wire-red-barked-tree.

[D_Davis]

I need to give some major props to the new Saffron Slum album released on Resting Bell. It is quite amazing. Not sure if it is as good as The White Tower, but it might be. It perfectly straddles the line between noise and ambient.

http://www.restingbell.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/rb092_Somnogen-276x276.jpg (http://www.restingbell.net/releases/rb092-somnogen)

get lost in this 18-minute long sonic experience, Oneiric Sun, the final track on the album. (http://ia700406.us.archive.org/35/items/rb092/06-Oneiric_Sun.mp3)

[D_Davis]

I absolutely cannot stop listening to the new Bran Van 3000. Those dudes are just so awesome.

[D_Davis]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/71ZJjhp53ML._SL500_AA280_.jpg (http://www.amazon.com/Unplayable/dp/B004IU8HPI/ref=sr_shvl_album_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1295994154&sr=301-1)

Just discovered this beautiful ambient album, from Japanese artist Kiyomitsu Miyashita, yesterday. I'm totally digging it. Also, for future reference, I'm going to be working with him on an album this year.

[D_Davis]

I listened to OK Computer last night for the first time in probably 10 years. I did not like most of it. I used to love that album, but something about it just hasn't aged very well.

[Derek]

I listened to OK Computer last night for the first time in probably 10 years. I did not like most of it. I used to love that album, but something about it just hasn't aged very well.

HINT: It's not the album that hasn't aged well. ;)

[D_Davis]

HINT: It's not the album that hasn't aged well. ;)

:P

The Bends is still their best. Now that thing still sounds amazing.

[Yxklyx]

I listened to OK Computer last night for the first time in probably 10 years. I did not like most of it. I used to love that album, but something about it just hasn't aged very well.

Wow, this is still my favorite of theirs and it hasn't grown old at all for me!

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Is there a reason why we don't have a top 10 list for best albums first heard in a given year , or even a top 10 new releases of the year thread? I know this would spoil any surprises in Derek's end of the year shebang, but he doesn't have to participate.

[D_Davis]

Is there a reason why we don't have a top 10 list for best albums first heard in a given year , or even a top 10 new releases of the year thread? I know this would spoil any surprises in Derek's end of the year shebang, but he doesn't have to participate.

I was thinking the same thing....start one.

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Animal Collective, though awesome, is not great first date music.

[MacGuffin]

WOW! Why did you guys never tell me about the band Sparks?

[D_Davis]

WOW! Why did you guys never tell me about the band Sparks?

They have a song about Tsui Hark!

[MacGuffin]

How is this band not more well-known? Each thing I find out about them is cooler than the last thing.

[endingcredits]

My relationship with radiohead has changed a lot over the years. Now, it's something like

1. Amnesiac
2. Kid A
3. The Bends
4. Hail To the Thief
5. In Rainbows
6. OK Computer
7. Pablo Honey

[D_Davis]

How is this band not more well-known? Each thing I find out about them is cooler than the last thing.

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[D_Davis]

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Top Ten East Coast Hip Hop Albums List:

1. Cannibal Ox - The Cold Vein (2001)
2. Gza - Liquid Swords (1995)
3. Nas - Illmatic (1994)
4. Public Enemy - It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back (1988)
5. Gang Starr - Moment Of Truth (1998)
6. Beastie Boys - Paul's Boutique (1989)
7. Tribe Called Quest - Low End Theory (1991)
8. De La Soul - 3 feet High and Rising (1989)
9. Ghostface Killah - Supreme Clientele (2000)
10. Pete Rock - Soul Survivor (1998)

[D_Davis]

Good list.

Mine would look something like...


1. Boogie Monsters - Riders of the Storm: The Underwater Album
2. Public Enemy - It Takes a Nation of Millions
3. De La Sou - De La Soul is Dead
4. Beastie Boys - Paul's Boutique
5. A Tribe Called Quest - People's Instinctive Travels
6. Masta Ace Incorporated - Slaughtahouse
7. Digable Planets - Blowout Comb
8. Organized Konfusion - ST
9. Main Source - Breaking Atoms
10. Jungle Brothers - Done by the Forces of Nature

Or something....

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Hip hop between roughly 1987 and 2002 has a certain nostalgic quality. I find myself listening to it heavily for short periods and then putting it away again. But it's always fun to go back to.

[Ezee E]

15 years is a big span of time... But that kind of spans the life of artistic mainstream hip hop.

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15 years is a big span of time... But that kind of spans the life of artistic mainstream hip hop.

During those years sampling really started to come alive, beats were jazzy, and rhymes were creative and interesting.

[Acapelli]

no biggie or jay-z? smh

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no biggie or jay-z? smh

Ready to Die is decent, but Jay-z does nothing for me at all.

[Acapelli]

Ready to Die is decent, but Jay-z does nothing for me at all.
reasonable doubt would probably be my number 1

[Idioteque Stalker]

In case anyone is interested, some friends and I made a website (one of them used to post as Quido_5). We're calling it The List (http://thisisalist.com). There's not much on it as of now, but we started a countdown of our favorite albums of 2010 today.

[SirNewt]

In case anyone is interested, some friends and I made a website (one of them used to post as Quido_5). We're calling it The List (http://thisisalist.com). There's not much on it as of now, but we started a countdown of our favorite albums of 2010 today.

I like it. I had a lot of fun counting down my top ten on Facebook. Reviewing an album in 420 characters is ridiculously stupid.

[SirNewt]

Animal Collective, though awesome, is not great first date music.

lol, yeah I can imagine the WTF look you got.

[Idioteque Stalker]

I like it. I had a lot of fun counting down my top ten on Facebook. Reviewing an album in 420 characters is ridiculously stupid.

Oh yeah. I used to do that in facebook notes, but now at least I'm under the illusion that all my time isn't wasted because I'm publishing to something that I have to pay for. The sad thing is the number of people I tagged in my notes probably outnumber those that will visit my site. :frustrated: I got a statcounter, though, so I guess I'll see.

In other news, I listened to Public Strain by Women for the first time last night. I steered away from it because I wasn't a big fan of their debut, but they really grew into their sound. I'm already convinced it's one of the best guitar rock records of last year, and in today's musical climate that's a godsend.

[Milky Joe]

In case anyone is interested, some friends and I made a website (one of them used to post as Quido_5). We're calling it The List (http://thisisalist.com). There's not much on it as of now, but we started a countdown of our favorite albums of 2010 today.

Are you Sean Murphy? Pretty good writing. Or maybe it was just the Joyce quote that sold me. :)

[Idioteque Stalker]

Are you Sean Murphy? Pretty good writing. Or maybe it was just the Joyce quote that sold me. :)

Sean Murphy is the Quido_5 I mentioned. He used to post at RT and axis and so forth, and yes he is a good writer. I'm Ben Whiteside. All three of us are in different states and haven't met in person since we decided to do this. I love technology.

[Acapelli]

skrillex is some hot garbage

[bac0n]

skrillex is some hot garbage

I dig him too. You should also check out Feed Me (https://www.beatport.com/en-US/html/content/release/detail/313464/Feed%20Me%27s%20Big%20Adventur e).

[Dillard]

This guy is RIDICULOUS TALENTS. Mr. James Blake. (http://stereogum.com/629571/james-blake-the-wilhelm-scream-video/video/)

[Acapelli]

I dig him too. You should also check out Feed Me (https://www.beatport.com/en-US/html/content/release/detail/313464/Feed%20Me%27s%20Big%20Adventur e).
oh i think he's awful. he's dubstep gone nu-metal. loud, aggressive and dumb

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This is killer

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lcd soundsystem announced today that they'll be playing their last gig ever as a group at the msg. http://lcdsoundsystem.com/main/archives/627.

[Derek]

lcd soundsystem announced today that they'll be playing their last gig ever as a group at the msg. http://lcdsoundsystem.com/main/archives/627.

Damn, with Liquid Liquid opening too. That should be an amazing show. Glad I at least got to catch them live once.

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Lee Ranaldo & Leah Singer
Sight/Unseen - IFFR
http://vimeo.com/19654147

[D_Davis]

So here is just a tiny slice of what I got to experience last night. Nothing short of religious.

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So here is just a tiny slice of what I got to experience last night. Nothing short of religious.

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Sick, dude. Did Medeski jive well with these guys?

[D_Davis]

Sick, dude. Did Medeski jive well with these guys?

Oh yeah - for sure. The second movement of the set began with a 5-10 minute improv from Medeski. He took it to outer space and back.

[SirNewt]

I think this new Destroyer album actually has some pretty good make out songs on it.

[D_Davis]

So this Weezer song for State Farm sounds better than everything they've done since Pinkerton (except for their christmas album which is awesome).

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[D_Davis]

So what won the Grammy for best Ambient Album?

[D_Davis]

I love this video

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[Our Aurora]

So this Weezer song for State Farm sounds better than everything they've done since Pinkerton (except for their christmas album which is awesome).

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This isn't real right?

I have never dug on Weezer... but really? Insurance company anthems? The shot of Rivers looking pensively at the mixing board makes me want to puke.

[D_Davis]

It's real...


The group before their "The Memories Tour" was approached by State Farm Insurance to sing the State Farm jingle, "like a good neighbor, State Farm is there". The band inquired if the jingle was part of anything, State Farm looked it up, and found out the jingle was taken a song written by Barry Manilow early in his career. Rivers Cuomo looked at the sheet music, thought it was good, showed the band, and they decided to record the song.

[Idioteque Stalker]

Listened through The King of Limbs a few times (still listening because I can't stop), and it's bringing out all my fanboyishness once again. Not necessarily a huge step forward stylistically for Radiohead, but it still manages to differentiate itself from their past work. They certainly know how to handle themselves in a vastly different electronic landscape than when In Rainbows came out. Regardless, the warmth, optimism and relative straightforwardness of The King of Limbs makes it a differing yet appropriate companion piece to In Rainbows. I'd say it's easily their most outright pretty album as well. "Bloom," "Lotus Flower" and "Codex" are early highlights for me.

[D_Davis]

I actually like the new Radiohead. SHOCK!

It's been a long, long time since I've been able to say that.

[Derek]

I actually like the new Radiohead. SHOCK!

It's been a long, long time since I've been able to say that.

So what's that, 16 years of being wrong now? Must be a weight off your shoulders. ;)

Haven't heard the new one yet, aside from "Lotus Children" which is pretty good. I'll be giving the whole thing plenty of playthroughs before judging it though.

[D_Davis]

The final tracks are incredible. I'd have been happy paying $9 for those as an EP.

[D_Davis]

So what's that, 16 years of being wrong now? Must be a weight off your shoulders. ;)


You mean 16 years of not buying into the over-inflated hype and thinking for myself?

[Derek]

You mean 16 years of not buying into the over-inflated hype and thinking for myself?

http://www.headinjurytheater.com/images/freaks%20one%20%20of%20us%20on e%20of%20us.jpg

Gooble gobble, gooble gobble...

[Ezee E]

The new Dr. Dre song is pretty good.

[Idioteque Stalker]

I love the new Radiohead album as it is, but I have to admit all these rumors of it being the first installment in a double (or more) album have been making my imagination all giddy. Makes sense in a lot of ways...

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I've now given The King Of Limbs several complete listens and my feelings are mostly favorable. It's not overly adventurous, but I think that's the intention. What they offer is an extremely well-crafted, highly consonant, low intensity album that sizzles from beginning to end.

[endingcredits]

The two ballads on the album, Codex and Give Up The Ghost, are both masterpieces.

[Idioteque Stalker]

My relationship with radiohead has changed a lot over the years. Now, it's something like

1. Amnesiac
2. Kid A
3. The Bends
4. Hail To the Thief
5. In Rainbows
6. OK Computer
7. Pablo Honey

Where would you put the new one?

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Where would you put the new one?

Below Hail To the Thief and above In Rainbows.

[soitgoes...]

Listening to the new album, and it just makes me happy to be listening to new Radiohead. I find their music to be the most playable stuff out there. I'd find it incredibly difficult to rate their catalog because each album offers me something different depending on my mood, well except for "Pablo Honey." The best thing about this album is the possibility of a tour.

[Spaceman Spiff]

Only heard the first half of The Kind of Limbs, but it's very, very meh. The only track I liked well enough was Little by Little, and even that still sounded kind of samey.

Here's hoping the second half turns me around.

[D_Davis]

Only heard the first half of The Kind of Limbs, but it's very, very meh. The only track I liked well enough was Little by Little, and even that still sounded kind of samey.

Here's hoping the second half turns me around.

It's all about the last 4 tracks. Best stuff RH has done since OKC.

[Derek]

Only heard the first half of The Kind of Limbs, but it's very, very meh. The only track I liked well enough was Little by Little, and even that still sounded kind of samey.

Here's hoping the second half turns me around.

"Little By Little" is real good, but I agree with Davis that it's all about the second half. Still, I do think this is their weakest release since Pablo Honey, but it's not a huge step down from their second tier stuff.

[soitgoes...]

"Little By Little" is real good, but I agree with Davis that it's all about the second half. Still, I do think this is their weakest release since Pablo Honey, but it's not a huge step down from their second tier stuff.I'd agree, if anything it's weak because of its length. There isn't enough to have it compete with their great albums. Still the difference between their best and this one isn't huge.

[D_Davis]

The Hype Machine is in full effect, needing to convince you that this album is worth your time. A couple of days early because I had some free time this afternoon.

Carl Sagan's Ghost - Talking in Technicolor (http://carlsagansghost.bandcamp.com/album/talking-in-technicolor)

http://bandcamp.com/files/84/81/848188627-1.jpg (http://carlsagansghost.bandcamp.com/album/talking-in-technicolor)

[D_Davis]

Well, 2011 is officially a good year for music.

http://deeplimit.net/images/static/release/dplm25_l.jpg (http://deeplimit.net/en/release/dplm25/)

[Sven]

Phil Lynott and the Brothers Johnson are the official soundtrack of my current project. Hard pressed to imagine a finer time.

[Spaceman Spiff]

I like Brothers Johnson. What's you current project?

[Sven]

I like Brothers Johnson. What's you current project?

Cool. I have five of their albums and know them all practically note for note.

I'm creating an intricate illustration that involves intense concentration. Music helps a lot.

[transmogrifier]

PJ Harvey 1 Radiohead 0

A beautifully modulated album by PJ Harvey, mixing macabre, depressing lyrical matter with light, breezy music and continuing the challenge she took up of reinventing herself with White Chalk and deepening it, making it more her own.

Radiohead on the other hand - it's a good album, all told, but it really is a set of simple songs given an electronic bleep-bloop once over. I can seriously do without their click-clacky percussion, and the whole album drowns in it, until they put their three slowest, most plaintive songs back to back near the end and it drains the power of all three - Codex needs to be flanked by a more contrasting sound to really be able to appreciate what it is going for. Instead it leads into the even slower, even less melodic Give Up the Ghost and the album sputters somewhat.


1. Rid of Me
2. Is This Desire?
3. Let England Shake
4. White Chalk
5. To Bring You My Love
6. Dry
7. Uh Huh Her
8. Stories From the City Stories From the Sea

All 8 albums are fantastic though.

1. OK Computer
2. The Bends
3. Hail to the Thief
4. Kid A
5. In Rainbows
6. Amnesiac
7. The King of Limbs
8. Pablo Honey

[Raiders]

Alright, you all seem vastly more informed to the off-the-beaten-path music scene, so help a brother out. I need some new stuff in my iTunes but I feel overwhelmed trying to follow the obvious recommendations based on my taste. So, let's see what you fine people can recommend to me based on my favorite stuff. I'm looking mainly for current music; I'm pretty good as far as 80s and before goes.

An overview of me:

- To start with the obvious: I own and love every Radiohead album (OK Computer, The Bends and In Rainbows are my favorites). These get the most playtime by far I would estimate.
- Also love: Animal Collective (Merriweather is my favorite album)--and Panda Bear too, Portishead, St. Vincent, Erykah Badu, Beck, Joanna Newsom, Bonnie "Prince" Billy
- I know of and like: LCD Soundsystem, Grizzly Bear, Deerhunter, PJ Harvey
- Indifferent to: Yo La Tengo, Interpol, The Strokes, Broken Social Scene
- Disclaimer: Not much for techno and get tired of ambient music quickly... in fact, if D_Davis has posted a YouTube link, I probably don't want to hear more

There's more bands/artists I could have listed, but hopefully it's enough for y'all to give me some assistance. Thanks!

[endingcredits]

Raiders, have you checked out Sunset Rubdown?

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[transmogrifier]

Alright, you all seem vastly more informed to the off-the-beaten-path music scene, so help a brother out. I need some new stuff in my iTunes but I feel overwhelmed trying to follow the obvious recommendations based on my taste. So, let's see what you fine people can recommend to me based on my favorite stuff. I'm looking mainly for current music; I'm pretty good as far as 80s and before goes.

An overview of me:

- To start with the obvious: I own and love every Radiohead album (OK Computer, The Bends and In Rainbows are my favorites). These get the most playtime by far I would estimate.
- Also love: Animal Collective (Merriweather is my favorite album)--and Panda Bear too, Portishead, St. Vincent, Erykah Badu, Beck, Joanna Newsom, Bonnie "Prince" Billy
- I know of and like: LCD Soundsystem, Grizzly Bear, Deerhunter, PJ Harvey
- Indifferent to: Yo La Tengo, Interpol, The Strokes, Broken Social Scene
- Disclaimer: Not much for techno and get tired of ambient music quickly... in fact, if D_Davis has posted a YouTube link, I probably don't want to hear more

There's more bands/artists I could have listed, but hopefully it's enough for y'all to give me some assistance. Thanks!

Some suggested albums from well-known bands to check out to start, if you haven't already:

Eels - Electro-Shock Blues
The Fiery Furnaces - Blueberry Boat
Mclusky - Mclusky Do Dallas
The Delgados - The Great Eastern
Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds - Abattoir Blues/The Lyre of Orpheus
The 13th Floor Elevators - Easter Everywhere
The Modern Lovers - s/t
Sunset Rubdown - Shut Up I Am Dreaming
Deerhoof - Offend Maggie
Sonic Youth - Sonic Nurse
Pulp - This is Hardcore
Neutral Milk Hotel - In the Aeroplane over the Sea
Circulatory System - s/t
Sparklehorse - Good Morning Spider
Grinderman - II
The xx - s/t

[D_Davis]

Hey Raiders, here are some great free albums you might like (no ambient, or techno. Although you say you like LCD Soundsystem, and they are definitely "techno-ish" or at least electronic. The techno/electronic genre is as diverse as rock, so maybe let me know more about what you don't like):

http://bandcamp.com/files/35/75/3575956778-1.jpg (http://magicman.bandcamp.com/)

This was my #1 album from last year. Pure new-pop brilliance.

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http://bandcamp.com/files/18/06/1806320761-1.jpg (http://www.archive.org/details/12rec.064)

The quiet ghost of Rollerskate Skinny meets The Beta Band

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http://ia600106.us.archive.org/14/items/12rec.026/12rec.026large.jpg (http://www.archive.org/details/12rec.026)

Really nice indie-pop/rock

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Since you like Deerhunter, you might want to check out Atlus Sounds. 4 free albums from the lead singer - completely awesome.

http://freemusicarchive.org/file/images/albums/Atlas_Sound_-_Bedroom_Databank_Vol1_-_20101123143820601.jpg?width=2 90&height=290 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Atlas_Sound/Bedroom_Databank_Vol1/)

http://freemusicarchive.org/file/images/albums/Atlas_Sound_-_Bedroom_Databank_Vol2_-_20101123144104299.jpg?width=2 90&height=290 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Atlas_Sound/Bedroom_Databank_Vol2/)

http://freemusicarchive.org/file/images/albums/Atlas_Sound_-_Bedroom_Databank_Vol_3_-_20101130122724644.jpg?width=2 90&height=290 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Atlas_Sound/Bedroom_Databank_Vol_3/)

http://freemusicarchive.org/file/images/albums/Atlas_Sound_-_Bedroom_Databank_Vol_4_-_20101130123612563.jpg?width=2 90&height=290 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Atlas_Sound/Bedroom_Databank_Vol_4/)

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http://bandcamp.com/files/16/00/160041595-1.jpg (http://ourceasingvoice.bandcamp.com/)

Incredible post-rock, new-gazer kind of stuff.

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http://ia600104.us.archive.org/22/items/LostChildren073/LostChildren073.jpg (http://www.archive.org/details/LostChildren073)

Some really nice electro-acoustic pop.

[D_Davis]

Also, if you ever feel like just exploring, check out:

http://freemusicarchive.org/

You can search by genre and sub-genre, and they have a ton of stuff in every category from country to hip hop, ambient to hardcore, and old-time to chip tunes.

[bac0n]

Raiders: I'm kinda thinking you might dig MGMT. You also might dig The Guillemots if you like quirky and lighthearted fare.

Other bands that pop into my head:

Fujiya & Miyagi
Phoenix

[D_Davis]

The new MGMT album is really good. So glad they ditched that brickwalled, Flaming Lips sound. Man that shit is getting old. Heard the new one today and was shocked at how dynamic and mature it is. Definitely a step in the right direction.

And now wonder it's so dynamic - it's produced by Pete Kember, aka Sonic Boom of Spacemen 3 and Spectrum.

[Raiders]

Thanks guys! I'll try out a lot of these this week.


Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds - Abattoir Blues/The Lyre of Orpheus
Sonic Youth - Sonic Nurse
Neutral Milk Hotel - In the Aeroplane over the Sea

Didn't list these but yes, big fan already.

[D_Davis]

Thanks guys! I'll try out a lot of these this week.


I have a feeling you're going to love the Magic Man album - I haven't introduced it to anyone who hasn't. It's remarkable.

[Derek]

Thanks guys! I'll try out a lot of these this week.

Deerhoof is great, but don't start with Offend Maggie. It has some good songs, but I'd actually say it's their weakest. Start with Friend Opportunity which is a bit more accessible and a lot more fun.

From trans' other recs, I'd give a strong second to:

The Fiery Furnaces - Blueberry Boat
The Modern Lovers - s/t
Sunset Rubdown - Shut Up I Am Dreaming (and if you like that, check out Wolf Parade's Apologies to the Queen Mary and SR's superior follow-up)
Circulatory System - s/t (I like Signal Morning a LOT more, but I think you'd like either of their albums)
The xx - s/t

Also check out The Pop Winds' The Turquoise from last year. Lots of it reminds me of Merriweather Pos Pavilion with a sax - real awesome stuff.

A few other random recs:

TV on the Radio - Return to Cookie Mountain or Dear Science
Built to Spill - Perfect From Now On
Gang Gang Dance - Saint Dymphna
of Montreal - Hissing Fauna, Are You the Destroyer?
Blonde Redhead - 23
Broadcast - Tender Buttons
Flaming Lips - Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots or Embryonic

[Raiders]

Built to Spill - Perfect From Now On

Oh yeah, big fan of them, though Keep it Like a Secret is my favorite BtS album. Haven't listened to their most recent album, There is No Enemy, but heard some disappointing things, and I didn't like You in Reverse a whole lot.

[Derek]

Oh yeah, big fan of them, though Keep it Like a Secret is my favorite BtS album. Haven't listened to their most recent album, There is No Enemy, but heard some disappointing things, and I didn't like You in Reverse a whole lot.

I thought There is No Enemy was great. I loved You in Reverse as well, but that one's a much more sprawling, grandiose album than Enemy, which is more intimate and concise. It's at least worth a listen if you like their earlier stuff.

[endingcredits]

More recs for Raiders:

Titus Andronicus - The Monitor
The National - The Boxer
The Walkmen - Libson
TV Torso - Status Quo Vadis
Liars - Drum's Not Dead
The Magnetic Fields - 69 Love Songs
Kurt Vile and The Violators - Childish Prodigy
Local Natives - Gorrila Manor
Deerhoof - vs. Evil

I tried to pick things that you can find samples of relatively easily in the back pages of the What Are You Listening To Thread. The TV Torso can be found here http://tvtorso.bandcamp.com/album/status-quo-vadis free. There is a bunch of other really good free music on bandcamp that's worth exploring too.

[Derek]

More recs for Raiders:

The National - The Boxer
TV Torso - Status Quo Vadis
Liars - Drum's Not Dead
The Magnetic Fields - 69 Love Songs
Kurt Vile and The Violators - Childish Prodigy
Deerhoof - vs. Evil

Yeah, these are all great too. I'd especially expect Raiders to dig The National and Magnetic Fields.

A few more Raiders-friendly albums I thought of:

Yacht - See Mystery Lights (has an LCD sound to it that you'd probably like)
The Ruby Suns - Sea Lion
Shugo Tokumaru - Exit
{{{Sunset}}} - The Glowing City
The Antlers - Hospice
Studio - Yearbook 1
Herbert - Scale
Beach House - Teen Dream

[D_Davis]

Forget'fulness by Natalie Beridze / TBA

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQOCaiZ9dYkt 4F0FtZ6gzy509CG1NP_sdgiFVi4H_V cvoZSTDER&t=1

Forget'fulness is one of the most creative albums I've this year, and probably the best album I've heard so far this year. I've listened to it about a dozen times in the last two days, and after each listen I am in awe of the artist's craftsmanship. Ms. Beridze mixes a number of genres and sub-genres (including: IDM, ambient, experimental, new wave, spoken word, and minimal electronica) into something that is unique and memorable. Her voice is alluring and strange, and is often mixed upfront, becoming the focal point of the track. I wouldn't hesitate to call her the female Tim Exile, although I don't want to simply compare her to someone I already admire. She is definitely on her own trip, as I've never heard anything quite like this.

This is absolutely a remarkable listening experience.

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[bac0n]

For an electronic band, it's amazing how well Future Sound of London holds up over the years. Everything of theirs from Lifeforms to Dead Cities is just amazing.

[D_Davis]

For an electronic band, it's amazing how well Future Sound of London holds up over the years. Everything of theirs from Lifeforms to Dead Cities is just amazing.

Yeah. From Lifeforms on, they were doing their own thing. I can't listen to the pre-Lifeforms stuff anymore, though.

[SirNewt]

Yeah, these are all great too. I'd especially expect Raiders to dig The National and Magnetic Fields.

A few more Raiders-friendly albums I thought of:

Yacht - See Mystery Lights (has an LCD sound to it that you'd probably like)
The Ruby Suns - Sea Lion
Shugo Tokumaru - Exit
{{{Sunset}}} - The Glowing City
The Antlers - Hospice
Studio - Yearbook 1
Herbert - Scale
Beach House - Teen Dream

Looks like you've got plenty to check out Raiders but I couldn't help but toss a few more on the stack.

Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti - Before Today
The Morning Benders - Big Echo
Cut/Copy - Bright Like Neon Love, In Ghost Colours, Zonoscope
Smith Westerns - Dye it Blonde

Cut/Copy is a bit electronic but if you like LCD you might dig them.

[bac0n]

Yeah. From Lifeforms on, they were doing their own thing. I can't listen to the pre-Lifeforms stuff anymore, though.

True. Pretty much run-of-the-mill early 90s techno, that stuff. But still, ISDN... man that album is so amazing.

[Russ]

Yeah. From Lifeforms on, they were doing their own thing. I can't listen to the pre-Lifeforms stuff anymore, though.
I still like tales of ephidrina (they released it under the amorphous androgynous moniker)...kind of a bridge between the more techno-y stuff and the prime FSOL material. It's definitely close kin to Lifeforms, ISDN, and Dead Cities.


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[Milky Joe]

Just got this beauty in the mail on white vinyl. Really awesome lo-fi retro-girl-group-style soul.

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[Raiders]

http://bandcamp.com/files/35/75/3575956778-1.jpg (http://magicman.bandcamp.com/)


:pritch:

Excellent. Thanks for pointing me to this. I think many of the songs coul have used a little trimming, and perhaps an occasional frenzy of harder rawk, but beautiful music. "Nest" might be my favorite track. Just what I was looking for.

I'll keep going through these suggestions. Thanks again guys.

[Boner M]

You'd probably like No Other by Gene Clark, Raiders. Country/folk-rock with lavish production from 1974, was an admitted influence by Fleetwood Mac for Rumors.

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[Acapelli]

Raiders, based on your likes, i think you'd like Lower Dens

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the album it's from is one of my favorites from last year

[D_Davis]

Yep, it's what it looks like.

http://ptesquad.com/images/albumart/dsotmfront300.png

http://ptesquad.com/images/albumart/dsotmback300.png (http://www.ptesquad.com/more/pte030.html)

[D_Davis]

Why have I never heard of this before?

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51KjvJwNQnL._SL500_AA280_.jpg (http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Skied-An-Clear/dp/B0018CFANG/ref=tmm_msc_title_0)

[SirNewt]

Raiders, based on your likes, i think you'd like Lower Dens

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the album it's from is one of my favorites from last year

Wow, this is great. It's a little like the Antlers. Checking out the whole album now.

[D_Davis]

Great read.

Sharon Apple, anyone?

http://burningambulance.com/2011/03/28/britney-spears/



The Yamaha Corporation first released the Vocaloid software program in January 2004. Vocaloid utilizes sampled phonemes to permit composers to create unique vocal tracks by typing melodies onto a piano roll-like interface, then inputting lyrics note by note. The software allows the user to change the stress of the pronunciations and add effects like vibrato, or change the vocal tone. Japanese, Chinese and English-language versions are currently available.

One of the most popular Vocaloid “singers in a box” is Hatsune Miku, originally released by the awesomely named Crypton Future Media in 2007. Miku is visually represented by an anime girl with aquamarine pigtails and a short schoolgirl-like dress, and has released hit singles and even performed concerts using 3-D holographic technology. Now, Vocaloid music has come to the U.S. pop market, with the release of Femme Fatale, the new CD by “Britney Spears.”

[D_Davis]

Amazon Cloud Drive/Player

https://www.amazon.com/clouddrive/learnmore

[SirNewt]

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Really liking this album.

[bac0n]

This lady was on MPR last saturday afternoon. Has an interesting story, and I loved the lo-fi rumbling beats of the songs they were playing. Will probably wind up getting the album sooner rather than later.

[SirNewt]

Really cool free R&B mixtape.

http://the-weeknd.com/

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[Russ]

Future Sound of London...Lifeforms
Question for bac0n and Davis, re our recent mutual FSOL jackoff session - the song Domain (it's the first song on CD2 of Lifeforms) samples a musical theme that has always seemed very familiar to me (pretty sure it's a classical piece) but for the life of me I've never been able to identify it.

Help me O b'c0n, you're my only hope (and D too). Any ideas?

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[Russ]

Rep to whoever can identify it. I'll probably be embarrassed, as I suspect it's something very famous.

EDIT: Nevermind. It's Pachelbel's Canon in D Major. Rep to myself!

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D'oh! Can't believe I didn't recognize it.

[D_Davis]

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[D_Davis]

I need to find my copy of Lifeforms.

[Raiders]

Still going through the recs... most recently loved The Magnetic Fields. I went for their most recent album, Realism. Wonderfully biting folk-inspired music. I'll go for i next and eventually 69 Love Songs. Less enthused by what I sampled from Distortion.

[D_Davis]

Still going through the recs... most recently loved The Magnetic Fields. I went for their most recent album, Realism. Wonderfully biting folk-inspired music. I'll go for i next and eventually 69 Love Songs. Less enthused by what I sampled from Distortion.

I'd just go straight for 69 Love Songs. They never topped that.

[D_Davis]

The Ocean, by Two Bicycles

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61NwbbXd0qL._SL500_AA280_.jpg (http://twobicyclesband.bandcamp.com/)

In a word, stunning. Beautiful guitar melodies coupled with electronic atmospherics and soundscapes; it's like instrumental, acoustic Cocteau Twins meets Sumner McKane and Harold Budd.

[bac0n]

I need to find my copy of Lifeforms.

hehe, me too

[kopello]

http://www.filmdetail.com/2011/02/02/tindersticks-claire-denis-film-scores-1996-2009/

I'm really looking forward to this, especially the 35 Shots of Rum score. I am a bit disappointed they're not including the exquisite music from Friday Night, even though it's credited only to an ex-member and not the whole band.

Edit: whoops, just recognized it is indeed included, it was just in its original French spelling and I kind of read over it. yay

[Ivan Drago]

Anybody catch some or all of LCD Soundsystem's final show this past Saturday? I caught the end on Pitchfork.tv and have been watching performances on YouTube. Pretty amazing stuff.

[Idioteque Stalker]

So this Odd Future crew sure has a lot of personality. I can't fully get behind any one LP, but they're bringing something new to hip-hop so I've been obsessing for over a month now. If you take his age into account, Earl Sweatshirt might be the most impressive rapper ever. His turns of phrase are pretty delightful and he has a way with internal rhymes that rivals MF Doom.

Anyways, anyone heard that song "Tina" from Tyler, the Creator? I won't post it because it's horrible, but those offensive synths and nonsensical "rhymes" have kinda dug into my brain. I used to scoff when they tripped over their words or said "swag" over and over, but now it gets me hyped as shit. I'm not sure what changed.

Did I simply become familiar enough that it became endearing, or does stuff like this and Wacka Flocka signal a sort of sea change akin to to punk in '76/'77 in that it's less about technical prowess (in "Tina'"s case, completely throwing out proper rapping) and all about attitude? What do you all think? Experienced anything like this before or recently?

[ledfloyd]

Anybody catch some or all of LCD Soundsystem's final show this past Saturday? I caught the end on Pitchfork.tv and have been watching performances on YouTube. Pretty amazing stuff.
yeah. i have several friends that went, i couldn't be more jealous.

i wish i had gotten to see them.

[bac0n]

Hey Raiders, just thought of another band you might like: Peter Bjorn & John.

Here's their most famous song so far:

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[Acapelli]

So this Odd Future crew sure has a lot of personality. I can't fully get behind any one LP, but they're bringing something new to hip-hop so I've been obsessing for over a month now. If you take his age into account, Earl Sweatshirt might be the most impressive rapper ever. His turns of phrase are pretty delightful and he has a way with internal rhymes that rivals MF Doom.

Anyways, anyone heard that song "Tina" from Tyler, the Creator? I won't post it because it's horrible, but those offensive synths and nonsensical "rhymes" have kinda dug into my brain. I used to scoff when they tripped over their words or said "swag" over and over, but now it gets me hyped as shit. I'm not sure what changed.

Did I simply become familiar enough that it became endearing, or does stuff like this and Wacka Flocka signal a sort of sea change akin to to punk in '76/'77 in that it's less about technical prowess (in "Tina'"s case, completely throwing out proper rapping) and all about attitude? What do you all think? Experienced anything like this before or recently?
just want to say "tina" and "swag me out" are my favorite odd future songs

i don't know where you get this whole "sea change" bit from. rap has ALWAYS been about attitude. remember lil jon? there's really no technical prowess in crunk music (at least on the rapper's end), but it was a huge movement in the early 00's

[Spun Lepton]

Had one refrain from Bad Romance running through my head FOR THREE EFFING DAYS. Think I may end up buying Fame Monster.

[Idioteque Stalker]

just want to say "tina" and "swag me out" are my favorite odd future songs

i don't know where you get this whole "sea change" bit from. rap has ALWAYS been about attitude. remember lil jon? there's really no technical prowess in crunk music (at least on the rapper's end), but it was a huge movement in the early 00's

Maybe my comments came off more black and white than I intended. Surely OFWG aren't the first hip-hop group "getting by" mostly on attitude, but there's a difference between crunk's precise cat calls and the couple freestyle attempts in "Tina" that end in "Bah, fuck it... [chorus]." It seems designed to be off-putting, holding you at arm's length, while the crunk scene took rap's yells/shout outs and distilled them into poppy club tunes.

Listened to the other one you mentioned. Left Brain should most certainly stick to producing.

[Acapelli]

it's kind of charming how terrible of a rapper he is. as well as jasper and taco

if odd future have anything, they've certainly got personality in spades

[bac0n]

Just discovered that Roland Orzabal's full birth name is Roland Jaime Orzabal de la Quintana.

Now if that isn't an awesome name, I don't know what is.

[D_Davis]

Weird Al, you are one classy dude.
http://alyankovic.wordpress.com/the-gaga-saga/

[bac0n]

Gerard Smith, bassist for TV on the Radio has died of lung cancer. Suuuuuuck.

:sad:

[Derek]

Gerard Smith, bassist for TV on the Radio has died of lung cancer. Suuuuuuck.

:sad:

Wow, that's horrible news. :sad:

[endingcredits]

Weird Al, you are one classy dude.
http://alyankovic.wordpress.com/the-gaga-saga/

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[Idioteque Stalker]

Can someone point me toward some creepy dub-influenced post-punk or anything else akin to Metal Box-era Public Image Ltd.?

[Russ]

Can someone point me toward some creepy dub-influenced post-punk or anything else akin to Metal Box-era Public Image Ltd.?

Metal Box PiL was/is a favorite, but they were pretty unique and one of a kind.

Try something like Scorn's The End...

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..or some of the older punks that explored dub (ie, Renegade Soundwave in Dub or even certain songs on Sandinista by the Clash].

I think your best bet may be to check out various compilations, such as the two Macro Dub Infection collections (one of which has an amazing dub version of that Scorn song). Also, check out the Dubcast compilations at this site (http://www.dub.com/). I think thery're all still free downloads, too. You'll hear mixes that contain a lot of different varieties of dub (classic Jamaican, drum 'n bass, punk, ambient, etc). It includes track listings so you can search for those acts that intrigue you the most. I've only got the first 20 volumes or so, but I see they're up to 37. I gots some catching up to do.

Happy hunting!

[Boner M]

Can someone point me toward some creepy dub-influenced post-punk or anything else akin to Metal Box-era Public Image Ltd.?
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...from the excellent Y. Also Mark Stewart's first few solo records fit that bill, esp. Learning to Cope With Cowardice.

[Ezee E]

Not that anyone follows Beyonce, but I find it funny that her new girl power song samples this song that's nothing but misogyny.

sorta NSFW.
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[EyesWideOpen]

Not that anyone follows Beyonce, but I find it funny that her new girl power song samples this song that's nothing but misogyny.

sorta NSFW.
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Pon de Floor is one of my favorite songs. I've probably listened to it since it came out more then any other song on my ipod.

And I disagree that it's nothing but misogyny. The only actual lyrics are

"Lady, get in line.

Let me see your bestest wine

Move if you want to all it tek a jus a likkle wine. "

If your talking about the video it's done by Tim and Eric and is supposed to be ridiculous.

[Thirdmango]

So I have a very large music collection. Mainly due to the fact that I already had a very big one and then doubled and tripled collections by adding everything a couple of my friends owned as well. My collection is almost up to 200 GB and because of this there is A LOT of music I've never gotten around to listening to. Well about 6 months ago in an effort to create the perfect workout ipod I went through all the stuff I knew and only took the songs that are good to workout to, but then I still needed more so I went back and took a bunch of albums from bands I've never gotten around to but have owned forever. The last three days I went through the entire discography of The Who. It was a crazy ride. Tonight, I'm going to start Rush.

[Thirdmango]

So I'm sure a bunch of you are on last.fm, if you are add me as a friend, I'm the same screenname, Thirdmango.

[SirNewt]

At the risk of sounding mellow dramatic I want to say that it's comforting to find songs that somehow match up with the circumstances in your life.

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[MadMan]

So I'm sure a bunch of you are on last.fm, if you are add me as a friend, I'm the same screenname, Thirdmango.Will do, man.


If you liked that, you might enjoy Tina Dickow (internationally she goes by the name Tina Dico), a Danish singer that worked with Zero 7 on the previous album, When It Falls. She's such a presence, and she just makes these amazingly catchy pop tunes. Her best album, In The Red, should be released in America, as well.

Nobody's Man (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vpy-eN6uBz8)
Warm Sand (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrmSqkNYTag&feature=related)I finally got around to listening to both of those songs. She's got a really strong voice, but I prefer Warm Sand to Nobody's Man.

This year I haven't listened to a whole lot, partly due to the fact that I've really gone through a lot of my public library's collection, and also because I've been mostly broke.

Albums List 2009 (http://forums.icine.org/albums-list-2009-t16919.html#810656)

Albums List 2010 (http://forums.icine.org/albums-list-2010-t19738.html#927995)

[D_Davis]

New Emmylou Harris = mega win.

[D_Davis]

Took long enough.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Post-dubstep

[Acapelli]

Took long enough.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Post-dubstep
that's all dubstep, but it's called post-dubstep to disassociate itself from acts like skrillex, bassnectar, borgore, etc, which seems to have hijacked the dubstep tag among those in the mainstream and is basically just nu-metal dubstep

[Dukefrukem]

The new beastie boys album is awesome.

Does anyone know who plays the Bum in the Make Some Noise video>?

[SirNewt]

Not a huge fan of the new Fleet Foxes. Their debut had some very catchy songs on it, lots of really great hooks. The songs on this new one just kind of meander along. I need to listen to it a couple more times to be sure but it's not working for me so far.

[transmogrifier]

I found the first Fleet Foxes so boring, I'm not going to bother with the follow-up.

[Acapelli]

the best description i've found online for fleet foxes is that it's music for college republicans

seems pretty apt to me

[Derek]

I like the new Fleet Foxes almost as much as their debut, which was quite a bit. I was also a Republican entering college so obviously that explains it. Still getting over the shock of trans not loving them.

[Derek]

Took long enough.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Post-dubstep

Clearly the first bold statement of the post-hipster movement.

[transmogrifier]

Still getting over the shock of trans not loving them.

Liking them. Not liking them.

[Derek]

Liking them. Not liking them.

What?? No way! Maybe you could provide a 5-step outline of what you require in music, so I can avoid future shock over your dislike of bands that clearly you'd dislike.

But really, I can't give a Can fan too much shit even if he's the Qrazy of music.

[transmogrifier]

What?? No way! Maybe you could provide a 5-step outline of what you require in music, so I can avoid future shock over your dislike of bands that clearly you'd dislike.

But really, I can't give a Can fan too much shit even if he's the Qrazy of music.

I'm not sure the comparisons apt, seeing as I'm an mainstream indie-type person, who prefers the relatively unsophisticated pleasures of big guitars, big hooks and genuine oomph.

Qrazy, on the other hand, is just crazy.

[Derek]

I'm not sure the comparisons apt, seeing as I'm an mainstream indie-type person, who prefers the relatively unsophisticated pleasures of big guitars, big hooks and genuine oomph.

Qrazy, on the other hand, is just crazy.

I actually meant it more in relation to me. Qrazy likes a lot of films I consider great, but also hates on a lot of films I love. Same for you with music, although I think we tend to agree more about pre-2000 music.

[transmogrifier]

I actually meant it more in relation to me. Qrazy likes a lot of films I consider great, but also hates on a lot of films I love. Same for you with music, although I think we tend to agree more about pre-2000 music.

I know your problem - you just like too much. Try a little hatred, it makes all the good stuff even better.

[Winston*]

This new Tyler, The Creator album is ridiculous.

[Qrazy]

What?? No way! Maybe you could provide a 5-step outline of what you require in music, so I can avoid future shock over your dislike of bands that clearly you'd dislike.

But really, I can't give a Can fan too much shit even if he's the Qrazy of music.

God guys, I know my existence shapes your lives in utterly remarkable ways but you don't have to talk about me all the time!

Also, I like Can.

[D_Davis]

Oh hell yeah. But PLEASE don't fuck up the mastering...PLEASE!
http://www.pinkfloyd.com/news/news_release.php

[D_Davis]

Damn, Moby's new album sounds great.

[MadMan]

Damn, Moby's new album sounds great.What's it called? The last one I listened to was Wait For Me, which I thought was really great and the best out of the ones I've heard from him. Which is 7, I think.

Cake's latest (so far) has been really disappointing. However Radiohead's King of Limbs is wonderfully strange, and rather simple and workman like. I really enjoy it, and its grown on me quite a bit since I first listened to it a couple days ago.

Also I realized that as much I've harped it on for being overrated, Kid A gets the full **** from me, instead of *** 1/2. However, its still merely their third best, although I haven't listened to Pablo Honey or Amnesiac yet.

[D_Davis]

What's it called? The last one I listened to was Wait For Me, which I thought was really great and the best out of the ones I've heard from him. Which 7, I think.
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[SirNewt]

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In the style of For Emma but with more stuff. I like it.

[Russ]

What do think makes a great vocalist?

As opposed to a decent or acceptable vocalist.

Male, female, doesn't matter. Me? I like uniqueness and originality (mind you, that doesn't necessarily equate to weirdness). I usually prefer instrumentals anyway, never was that big a fan of lyrics.

Just because I'd deem someone a great vocalist, doesn't mean they always made great songs.

Anyone heard of Alan Wilson? He OD'd at age 27 in 1970. Well, you have heard him of him. Fom this song:

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He's my idea of a great vocalist. He didn't sing often, but when he did, it was always awesome.

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Who are some of your favorites? (they better be friggin' great...)

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I like vocals with lots of breathiness
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[Russ]

I like vocals with lots of breathiness
Oh yeah? Ever heard this?


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[endingcredits]

Oh yeah? Ever heard this?


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Never heard it, but yeah, I like it. I usually lean more toward the raspy side of breathiness, though.

[endingcredits]

What do people think of the new Bon Iver? I just gave it a cursory listen and I am mixed/negative on it. Some of the tracks have this 90s middle school slow-dance sound, others are decent but forgettable. I dunno.

[D_Davis]

... decent but forgettable. I dunno.

Pretty much how I feel about everything I've heard from him.

[endingcredits]

Sad to report Gil Scott-Heron passed.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/29/arts/music/gil-scott-heron-voice-of-black-culture-dies-at-62.html?_r=1

[transmogrifier]

What do people think of the new Bon Iver? I just gave it a cursory listen and I am mixed/negative on it. Some of the tracks have this 90s middle school slow-dance sound, others are decent but forgettable. I dunno.

Have listened to a couple of songs from this guy (or is it a band? Haven't cared enough to find out) in my life and I won't be adding any more to that anytime soon.

[Spun Lepton]

Moby "mildly electrocuted" in Amsterdam, but he's okay.

Maybe next time.

:twisted:

[BuffaloWilder]

Well, I'm not too sure whether or not I like the stuff from their newest album yet, and that might be because I'm not used to the oddly disjointed feel of some of the songs as the instrumentals progress in a jerky fashion and clash with Parker Lawson's characteristically whooping and ecstatic voice (and this might be intentional, I'm not sure), but The Two Knights first release "My Love, The Woods" is, I think, a minor gem in this new generation of math-rock, out of Arlington. The lyrics remind me a little of Moldy Peaches, but the execution is pure Shellac by way of Jawbox and Shudder To Think. Good to see them starting to get acclaim, and bringing attention to our hometown's burgeoning music scene. Everybody should go listen to it. They're two old friends of mine from Aggtown.

[D_Davis]

Moby "mildly electrocuted" in Amsterdam, but he's okay.

Maybe next time.

:twisted:

He's got the best album of the year :) so far, so you fail.

[Idioteque Stalker]

best album of the so far

That's a big claim.

[D_Davis]

Are you craving some of the best new shoegazer music you'll ever hear?

Then check it out.

http://listn.to/TheStargazerLilies/player#t=0&pos=93255&p=1

[D_Davis]

That's a big claim.


*of the year

:)

[D_Davis]

New John Foxx and Harold Budd coming in three weeks....

http://www.townsend-records.co.uk/product.php?pId=10004763&pType=1

Hurry!

[MadMan]

Hey now I like Moby.

Bringing It All Back Home is a masterwork. I don't own enough Dylan.

[D_Davis]

Hey now I like Moby.



He's incredibly talented.

Animal Rights is a phenomenal album.

[Derek]

Animal Rights is a phenomenal album.

Ewww, no.

His new album is pretty good though, certainly a huge step up from the awful Last Night.

[D_Davis]

Animal Rights is a top 100 album for me; one of the most passionate artistic expressions of my life time.

[D_Davis]

Moby "mildly electrocuted" in Amsterdam, but he's okay.

Maybe next time.

:twisted:

http://cdn.synthtopia.com/content/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/moby-electrocuted.jpg

:D

[Derek]

Bon Iver's new album = music for college Republicans' boring girlfriends

[Acapelli]

Bon Iver's new album = music for college Republicans' boring girlfriends
oof

[Derek]

oof

Come on, it's always fun to meet condescension with condescension, even if you have to wait weeks for the payoff. ;)

[MadMan]

I think I've only encountered one or two actual Republicans while in college. They seem to be a rare species to me, but then I've spent the last 7 years voting largely Democrat nationwide, and only for some Republicans local and statewide.

Oh and I really liked Last Night. I can't recall any songs on that disc off the top of my head, however.

[D_Davis]

Medicine, by The Quiet Americans

http://f.bandcamp.com/z/27/36/2736428131-1.jpg

Amazing. Lo-fi, shoegazery at it's absolute best. (http://quietamericans.bandcamp.com/album/medicine)

[MadMan]

After listening to two of their CDs, I find that Collective Soul is a rather solid band, and I enjoy their music. They aren't a great band by any stretch, but when it comes to other 90s rock/ballad acts they're not bad.

[Kurosawa Fan]

It's being reported that Clarence Clemons suffered a stroke yesterday, and isn't likely to recover.

:sad:

[D_Davis]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/263887_191699084214077_1000012 19601760_543499_5450410_n.jpg

The first tape I've purchased in probably 15 years, and probably the best indie rock album of the year.

[MadMan]

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/513fjfhtHNL._SL500_AA300_.jpg

Truly badass, and really great as well. I'm glad that Rick Rubin decided to work with Johnny Cash.

[D_Davis]

That new Paul Simon album is pretty awesome.

When I was in 8th grade, all of my friends made fun of me for liking and listening to Graceland. They told me I should be listening to George Michaels and Modonna.

Idiots.

[Acapelli]

george michael and madonna are pretty awesome

[D_Davis]

Paul Simon > Madonna >>> George Michael

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Graceland is a bit heavy on the gated reverb. I still like it, though.

[MadMan]

Speaking of Paul Simon....

Library rentals:

*Axis: Bold As Love, Jimi Hendrix Experience
*Put Yourself In My Shoes, Clint Black
*Rumors, Fleetwood Mac
*One Nation Under A Grove, Funkadelic
*Graceland, Paul Simon
*Mission Control, Whigs

[D_Davis]

Graceland is a bit heavy on the gated reverb. I still like it, though.

It is a very produced album.

[EyesWideOpen]

I went to two big used cd stores today and I couldn't find a single used cd under $8. No wonder these places are dying.

[[ETM]]

Heh.


(RAH)² (AH)³ + [ROMA (1+MA)] + (GA)² + (OOH)(LA)²

[MadMan]

I went to two big used cd stores today and I couldn't find a single used cd under $8. No wonder these places are dying.Did you try Half-Priced Books, or is there not one in your area? Because most of their used CDs sell for $5.99, which is why I haven't purchased a brand new CD in some time, or at least a CD that came from one of the big chain stores. I only bought Bob Dylan's Bringing It All Back Home and The Strokes This is It from Barnes and Noble because I had a gift certificate and they were both only $7.99.

[D_Davis]

So far, about 4 tracks in, the new Eno album is far more interesting than the last one. It sounds like he actually tried on this one.

[Derek]

So far, about 4 tracks in, the new Eno album is far more interesting than the last one. It sounds like he actually tried on this one.

Awesome, good to hear. I was planning on listening to this today since it's streaming. Is much/all of it spoken word?

[D_Davis]

Awesome, good to hear. I was planning on listening to this today since it's streaming. Is much/all of it spoken word?

Almost all of it is spoken word, but there is a lot of variety in the kind of voices used and in the delivery and music.

I actually like the whole album. The track "Glitch" is especially awesome.

[Thirdmango]

Today was Judas Priest. I have decided I don't like Judas Priest.

[MadMan]

Speaking of Paul Simon....

Library rentals:

*Axis: Bold As Love, Jimi Hendrix Experience-****
*Put Yourself In My Shoes, Clint Black
*Rumors, Fleetwood Mac-*** 1/2
*One Nation Under A Grove, Funkadelic-*** 1/2
*Graceland, Paul Simon
*Mission Control, Whigs

So far I've gotten to Axis, Rumors, and One Nation....

Axis is brilliant, and I rather enjoy that its much more focused and tightly paced than either Are You Experienced? or Electric Ladyland. At this point I think that all of Hendrix's albums are amazing, and its a shame he never got to move forward with his own planned solo projects.

Rumors was a welcomed surprise, because previously I didn't think much of Fleetwood Mac. Now I think that at this stage in their career (from what I've heard they had several different changes to the band throughout their existence) they were a really good pop/soft rock band with some good hooks.

One Nation is funktastic, of course. "Into You" is truly something else, and "Maggot Brain" lives up to its soulful guitar driven reputation.

Up next I will try and give Black's album a listen, and after that give Whigs and Paul Simon a shot.

[D_Davis]

OK, so the new Eno album is fantastic. Love it. It has a creative energy that was completely lacking from his last effort.

[Derek]

OK, so the new Eno album is fantastic. Love it. It has a creative energy that was completely lacking from his last effort.

I kind of liked his last album, but this does make that one look lazy by comparison. It's like a mix of Laurie Anderson, My Life in the Bush of Ghosts and his ambient work, which is a very good thing.

[D_Davis]

I thought the last album was OK (mediocre?). It really did just sound like three dudes jamming on some synths and KAOSpads (which it was). This new one, on the other hand, sounds like the compositions were actually written and arranged, and I love how each one utilizes a different vocal style that perfectly melds with the music.

[[ETM]]

Man, Arcade Fire put on a fantastic show last night in Novi Sad.

[Acapelli]

just listened to the new tune-yards album

my god is it tErRiBlE

[Derek]

Tiny Mix Tapes has their Favorite 25 Albums of 2011 So Far (http://www.tinymixtapes.com/features/favorite-25-albums-2011-so-far).

[Boner M]

No Psychic Paramount = void

[Derek]

No Psychic Paramount = void

Nah, that was definitely an oversight, since they gave it a 4.5/5 (http://www.tinymixtapes.com/music-review/psychic-paramount-ii). It wasn't put together by voting, like the year end, but by the EIC going through the reviews and writer's board to get a general feel of the site's faves. I'm almost positive it'll be there come December.

[Acapelli]

"Garbus’ ironic refrain in 'Killa' to 'Watch me now' is oddly prophetic. NPR can’t get enough of her, in the same way we can’t take our eyes off of the hip young urbanities making high culture and going to parties amidst some of the country's most disadvantaged populations in our urban centers. Although the shootings are a spectacle for the urban hipster ('Gangsta'), there is another population there that is always a potential target, through no fault of their own ('Doorstep'). 'Riotriot' asks, 'Who are you for?' Garbus wants to know if you are for anything other than being cool. 'I’m so hip,' she sings in 'Killa,' 'I can’t take it.' Garbus’ multiplication of voices and authentic encounter with other sounds and personas is evidence of a desire to take the attention off of herself and turn it to her surroundings, to engage in an always-risky encounter with difference. We need a What’s Going On for the current generation of post-collegiate hipsters living in our hip neighborhoods. On this album, Garbus attempts to do this in a sophisticated and admirable way, and in the very form of her music, she offers a potential solution of a sort."
is tinymixtapes generally this terrible. because that is some awful writing right there

[Acapelli]

need to listen to that john maus album though

[Derek]

is tinymixtapes generally this terrible. because that is some awful writing right there

I dunno. You might like the writing that's not about an over-hyped album that you just recently listened to and hated. I like 'em, then again I write for them, so I'm a bit biased.

[Thirdmango]

So I liked the song FCPRemix by Fall of Troy. Decided to check out their other stuff and found them to be an absolutely awful band.

[D_Davis]

What a great day for ambient releases:

John Foxx & Harold Budd - Nighthawks
(which also comes with the artists' first two albums, both are amazing)
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51mEm6YUnJL._SL500_AA280_.jpg

and

A Sight Below - Glider

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61zyXXc7d-L._SL500_AA280_.jpg

[MadMan]

*Graceland, Paul Simon-***1/2

I actually really liked this disc, especially considering that Simon based it off of his travels in South Africa in the 80s. The production values are really obvious, and while I felt there was something missing, overall this is a great disc.

*Mission Control, Whigs-***

A bit dumb, but still enjoyable regardless.

During this time I also listened to the following:

http://www.6lyrics.com/images/albums/master_of_puppets.jpg

Beyond badass, of course. Battery might actually be my favorite track.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/96/XTC_English_Settlement.jpg/220px-XTC_English_Settlement.jpg

I think this is much better than the only other XTC disc I've heard, Oranges and Lemons. However just like that other disc the band could have cut out some of the weaker songs and both albums would have benefited greatly as a result. Sometimes less is more.

[D_Davis]

*Graceland, Paul Simon-***1/2

I actually really liked this disc, especially considering that Simon based it off of his travels in South Africa in the 80s. The production values are really obvious, and while I felt there was something missing, overall this is a great disc.



Yeah, it's a great album. Very produced, and very strong.

[MadMan]

What a great day for ambient releases:

A Sight Below - Glider

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/61zyXXc7d-L._SL500_AA280_.jpg

That album cover is really fantastic and cool looking. I'll have to check them out sometime.

[D_Davis]

September 27th cannot come soon enough...

http://darla.com/media/inv/1/2848/DRL248_RGB300dpi_1400pix-1_245x245q85.jpg


Harold Budd is a one of a kind modern neo-classical artist creating high-callibre and complex music with unique and subtle tension and abstraction, and simultaneous almost-pastoral but as-often otherworldly mood. Within the first three notes of a Budd composition, with trademark fresh-as-improvisation sound, whether deep dark or bright light, the listener is transcended to an enlightened state within the balance of empty space, sometimes wistful nostalgia, frequent idealism and always persistent love and beauty.

In The Mist is the artist purely distilled. It is the music of Harold Budd at its most raw, emotive and minimalist. In addition, Harold is writing for string quartet. In The Mist is comprised of three distinct movements. Tracks 1-5, The Whispers, are minimalist, tonal, sometimes tone-bending piano compositions. Tracks 6-8, The Gun Fighters, are more dramatic piano compositions with sparse electronic effects and percussive elements. Tracks 9-13, Shadows, are new Harold Budd string quartets, which add an additional component of interest - minimal, abstract, moody compositions.

All Music Guide calls Harold "an American ambient/neo-classical composer". He is absolutely the World's number one minimalist, ambient, modern classical composer. That said, he abhors the word ambient. "Ambient: Everytime I read this word I cringe: I've been kidnapped by something I neither know of nor care about; it's better by 1000 times than "New Age" from 2 decades ago, but still..." Although his work is often called ambient, minimal and classical, these labels do no justice to the quiet beauty and uniqueness of the work.

"First impressions. VERY empty. A sad edge to a lot of the pieces. Nice choice of synthetic sounds.... Damn that's an empty landscape. De Chirico must be shitting himself." --Andy Partridge

"Tone bending: Interesting. Mike and I spent a lot of time getting a particular feel or sound I thought should be there. It all began with the 4tets on the first day's recording. I love string music but I hate the sceeching sound of string 4tets, thus we got to work after lunch. Took the highs out, softerned some attacks... very slight chorus reverb... then I asked for a harmonizer set at 101: no harmonizer, so: on Mike's program we simulated that, or close to it, and that was it. In fact, except for the first piece, we used it for the entire mix (not every piece "harmonized", however, -- piece-by-piece adjustments, alterations...)." --Harold Budd

Tracklist:

The Whispers

1. Haru Spring
2. The Whispers
3. The Startled
4. The Foundry (for Mika Vainio)
5. The Art of Mirrors (after Derek Jarman)

Gunfighters

6. Three-Fingered Jack
7. Greek George
8. Black Bart

Shadows

9. Come Back To Me In Dreams
10.Parallel Night
11.Sun At 6 Windows
12.The Panther of Small Favors
13.Mars and the Artist (after Cy Twombly)

Recorded and mixed by Michael Coleman at Orangewood Studio, Mesa, Arizona, March 2011.

String Quartet (9-13):
Linda J. Lambie, violin
Hisami Lijima, violin
Peter Rosato, viola
Richard Bock, cello

Special thanks: Cameron Allan, Linda J. Lambie.

http://darla.com/index.php?fuseaction=item_cat. ecom_superitem_detail&item_cat_id=39331

[Ezee E]

Too adorable to hate on...

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[Henry Gale]

Watch the Throne is...

Well, if we're looking at it as a Kanye album, on first listen, it's easily ranks as his weakest for me. But even when looking at is as a Jay-Z album, then it's better than Blueprint 3, but I'm not sure how much else I can say when he's made something like American Gangster just a few years ago.

Disappointing, but definitely still enjoyable.

[MadMan]

Taylor Swift is hot. But I can't stand any of her music.

[dreamdead]

Hey Derek, et al.,

Is this year's Gang Gang Dance album a worthwhile starting spot? If not, where should Sarah and I start. We were mighty intrigued by the single you included in your Best of 2011/halfway point...

[Derek]

Hey Derek, et al.,

Is this year's Gang Gang Dance album a worthwhile starting spot? If not, where should Sarah and I start. We were mighty intrigued by the single you included in your Best of 2011/halfway point...

I like Saint Dymphna more than Eye Contact, but the latter is more accessible, so probably a better starting point given that you like "Adult Goth". If you like it, be sure to give Dymphna a spin - it's more experimental and stylistically scatterbrained but completely invigorating and three years later, continues to impress me. Not sure why I haven't listened to anything before that album, particularlyl God's Money, which is supposed to be really good. I'll have to get on top of that.

[Kurosawa Fan]

New Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks album releases today! Mirror Traffic, people! Pick up what is sure to be one of the best albums of the year.

[Boner M]

Speaking of which: Sex Advice From Stephen Malkmus (http://www.nerve.com/advice/sex-advice-from/sex-advice-from-stephen-malkmus)

[Idioteque Stalker]

Is the new Thundercat/FlyLo album allowed to be cheesy because it's jazz? Sounds pretty cheesy to me.

[Derek]

Is the new Thundercat/FlyLo album allowed to be cheesy because it's jazz? Sounds pretty cheesy to me.

I haven't heard it yet, but do you normally think jazz sounds cheesy?

[Kurious Jorge v3.1]

I like Saint Dymphna more than Eye Contact, but the latter is more accessible, so probably a better starting point given that you like "Adult Goth". If you like it, be sure to give Dymphna a spin - it's more experimental and stylistically scatterbrained but completely invigorating and three years later, continues to impress me. Not sure why I haven't listened to anything before that album, particularlyl God's Money, which is supposed to be really good. I'll have to get on top of that.

God's Money is amazing..get on that! :P

I would say Saint Dymphna is the best starting point in my opinion...such beautiful transitions between the songs, better overall album than Eye Contact