What Are You Listening To?

[Acapelli]

yeah, it's not what i expected either. i was... expecting something better.

as a rapper? of course not, but jay hasn't had an album that can match any of kanye's since the black album.
i was a pretty big fan of american gangster, kingdom come and blueprint 3 were both lowpoints in jay-z's career

[Ivan Drago]

Quite possibly the greatest cover ever produced.

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[D_Davis]

Epic...

http://f.bandcamp.com/z/16/44/1644198351-1.jpg (http://ektoise.bandcamp.com/album/kiyomizu)

[MadMan]

oFWLd9H6f6M

Been listening to this since yesterday. Fantastic.

[Henry Gale]

2011: The year the sax solo was cool again.

Midnight City's is pretty excellent, but beyond that, the fact that even the most recent Katy Perry and Lady Gaga (hers by the late Clarence Clemons) mega-singles have pretty prominent ones show that they can even work commercially too.

A step back in the right direction of actual band instruments used in hit songs?

[endingcredits]

I've been listening to a lot of post-rock, stuff from this tape I got called The Year Punk Broke, and Dinosaur jr.

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[D_Davis]

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This whole album is awesome.

[D_Davis]

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[Spinal]

2011: The year the sax solo was cool again.

Midnight City's is pretty excellent, but beyond that, the fact that even the most recent Katy Perry and Lady Gaga (hers by the late Clarence Clemons) mega-singles have pretty prominent ones show that they can even work commercially too.

A step back in the right direction of actual band instruments used in hit songs?

I'm not a fan of the sax solo. I generally don't care for horns in my rock/pop, although there are certainly exceptions. The Beatles used them well.

[D_Davis]

http://freemusicarchive.org/file/images/albums/Pablo_Ribot_-_Sci-Fi_Vol1_-_20110807212938273.jpg?width=2 90&height=290 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Pablo_Ribot/Sci-Fi_Vol1/)

[Qrazy]

I'm going through all of Ratatat's albums. They blow my brains out the back of my head.

[Derek]

I'm going through all of Ratatat's albums. They blow my brains out the back of my head.

I've only heard their last two, but I don't get the love.

[D_Davis]

I'm going through all of Ratatat's albums. They blow my brains out the back of my head.

I really like them as well.

[Qrazy]

I've only heard their last two, but I don't get the love.

Yeah, when I first heard them I wasn't that into them. I liked a track or two off of the first album but it didn't grab me per se. Now I'm not sure what shifted but I can't get enough of their sound. Where in the past many of their tracks sounded like any other I now experience a more nuanced soundscape that feeds back into the totality of their work. I would say their best album is probably Classics though, you might give that a shot. They're also very good live.

[EyesWideOpen]

I'm going through all of Ratatat's albums. They blow my brains out the back of my head.

I only own Classics and LP4 but yeah both are fantastic.

[Qrazy]

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[Acapelli]

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east coast rap is finally interesting again

[Boner M]

That's the best name I've encountered in some time.

[Acapelli]

apparently the asap stands for "accumulate status and power"

[Qrazy]

east coast rap is finally interesting again

Is it?

[Qrazy]

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Love this track.

[Raiders]

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Surely the best actor/actress-involved musical project ever.

[Derek]

Surely the best actor/actress-involved musical project ever.

Yet another reason disliking Gosling is inexplicable. Saw them play at a festival last summer and they were a ton of fun. They had about 25 kids all costumed up on stage with them singing the choruses. It was a nice surprise since I hadn't heard of them before that.

[Qrazy]

Yet another reason disliking Gosling is inexplicable. Saw them play at a festival last summer and they were a ton of fun. They had about 25 kids all costumed up on stage with them singing the choruses. It was a nice surprise since I hadn't heard of them before that.

Just went through Ratatat's LP3. Not surprised you're underwhelmed. It's their weakest album.

[Acapelli]

i prefer their remix mixtapes to any of their albums

plus the remix of "we share our mother's health" they did is pretty killer

[Qrazy]

i prefer their remix mixtapes to any of their albums

plus the remix of "we share our mother's health" they did is pretty killer

They have some good tracks for sure, but I mean your preference makes sense. Do you like electronic instrumental music much? You seem more drawn to hip-hop although I could be wrong.

[MadMan]

I dig sax solos, although this can be traced back to my extreme love of the sax solo in the amazing Pink Floyd track Us and Them.

[Acapelli]

They have some good tracks for sure, but I mean your preference makes sense. Do you like electronic instrumental music much? You seem more drawn to hip-hop although I could be wrong.
i would say i do, but that wouldn't be entirely truthful. i much prefer my electronic music to utilize vocals, even if it's just sample-based, like the works of jacques greene and machinedrum

i could provide examples of instrumental electronic music i like, but i could probably find way more examples that include vocals in some fashion

Ace Hood - Go N Get It (Remix) feat. Beanie Sigel, Busta Rhymes, Pusha T & Styles P

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busta outshines everyone on this track. as noz (music critic) says, he sounds like a vampire

[Lucky]

Brett Dennen - "Sydney (I'll Come Running)"

Infectious little song.

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[kopello]

Some stuff I've been digging lately:

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[Glass Co.]

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Yeah, I've been staying up late a lot the past few nights.

[Glass Co.]

Wow, that Blue Orchids track is great, thanks for the introduction. Looking them up on wikipedia, and The Fall connection is no surprise at all.

[kopello]

I downloaded The Greatest Hit album on a whim a few weeks ago and was listening to it again today. It holds up great and it's just a blast to listen to, a good random find.

[Boner M]

Jam (and album) of the year, probably.

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[ContinentalOp]

Jam (and album) of the year, probably.

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Very cool. Will seek them out. In a legal way since I can't find them otherwise.
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[Sven]

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[MadMan]

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I think this might be my new favorite Bob Dylan track. Also at this point I feel that Bringing It All Back Home is his second best album, at least out of the over a dozen albums I've heard so far from the man.

[Kurosawa Fan]

I love that they left that opening. The story behind it is pretty funny. Dylan is a notoriously brisk and borderline gruff artist in the studio, which tends to keep his accompanying musicians a bit on edge, but he's also known to improvise and play around between takes, working things out with various songs or just kind of goofing a bit. In that particular instance, he'd been toying with lyrics and such between takes while recording that album, and when he broke into "115th Dream" everyone thought he was just playing around, and rather than jumping in with him for the recording, they just sat staring at him while he played. Hilarity ensued. Hearing them all break into laughter is such a great intro. It fits perfectly with the tone of the song.

[Glass Co.]

I love that they left that opening. The story behind it is pretty funny. Dylan is a notoriously brisk and borderline gruff artist in the studio, which tends to keep his accompanying musicians a bit on edge, but he's also known to improvise and play around between takes, working things out with various songs or just kind of goofing a bit. In that particular instance, he'd been toying with lyrics and such between takes while recording that album, and when he broke into "115th Dream" everyone thought he was just playing around, and rather than jumping in with him for the recording, they just sat staring at him while he played. Hilarity ensued. Hearing them all break into laughter is such a great intro. It fits perfectly with the tone of the song.

I always wondered the story here, just that I always forgot to look it up after listening to the album. Thanks! It is now at least ten times more entertaining.

[Ivan Drago]

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The whole album is great, but damn, this hit me hard.

[Derek]

New The Field album = pure deliciousness.

[transmogrifier]

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[Boner M]

Very cool. Will seek them out. In a legal way since I can't find them otherwise.
Three more tracks from the album here (http://soundcloud.com/total-control) give a good idea of their diversity; Kraftwerk/Eno-ish dark synth numbers, HC punk (most of their members are from that background), and nervy Wire/The Feelies-ish post-punk. Also you can legally download it here (http://hengebeat.bandcamp.com/).

[MadMan]

I love that they left that opening. The story behind it is pretty funny. Dylan is a notoriously brisk and borderline gruff artist in the studio, which tends to keep his accompanying musicians a bit on edge, but he's also known to improvise and play around between takes, working things out with various songs or just kind of goofing a bit. In that particular instance, he'd been toying with lyrics and such between takes while recording that album, and when he broke into "115th Dream" everyone thought he was just playing around, and rather than jumping in with him for the recording, they just sat staring at him while he played. Hilarity ensued. Hearing them all break into laughter is such a great intro. It fits perfectly with the tone of the song.So was Dylan laughing with them? That's a really cool story. I figured something like that was behind the song, but I didn't know the full extent. Also the lyrics in 115th Dream are amazing. I finally just decided last week to ignore the guitar work and the vocals and just listen to the lyrics, only, and they blew my mind. The ending to that song is hilarious and perfect.

[transmogrifier]

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[MadMan]

Considering I just watched Fast Times at Ridgemont High this week, its appropriate that when I pop back into this thread someone posts a link to that song. Gotta love The Cars.

[endingcredits]

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[Derek]

Nice on Fugazi. Definitely one of the best bands I finally got around to this year, especially Repeater and The Argument.

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[Acapelli]

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love me some bass music

[MadMan]

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Devo rules.

[dreamdead]

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[Ivan Drago]

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[Glass Co.]

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[ledfloyd]

http://haveyoueverseenafire.com/

[MadMan]

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I've been on something of an 70s/80s kick lately. Great video, and probably my favorite Phil Collins song. Still haven't seen the movie its featured in, though.

[Glass Co.]

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Absolutely perfect for this time of the year.

[Sven]

Rumours. It's magical.

[Ivan Drago]

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Their entire album, The Low End Theory, is Bad. Ass.

[MadMan]

Rumours. It's magical.After I listened to it, I realized that Fleetwood Mac is awesome.

[Qrazy]

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[endingcredits]

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[Glass Co.]

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Best hip-hop beat ever. Guaranteed.

The Low-End Theory is potentially the best album though, depending on my mood.

[Ivan Drago]

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Just oozes high-class hedonism.

[Russ]

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[endingcredits]

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[Glass Co.]

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[Glass Co.]

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Fantastic end of summer track.

[Russ]

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[Raiders]

Annie Clark's new album is just amazing.

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[Russ]

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[Derek]

Annie Clark's new album is just amazing.

Sure is, as is her total badass cover of Big Black's "Kerosene". Never thought she could rock out like this...

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[Glass Co.]

Never thought she could rock out like this...


Yeah, holy. That was unexpectedly amazing. She should do an entire noise rock album, with Albini producing.

[Ivan Drago]

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[endingcredits]

The second half of Girls new album is really good.

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[Ivan Drago]

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[Russ]

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[Russ]

My goodness, I love Kendra Smith..


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[Boner M]

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Excellent Melbourne band that I've only properly investigated recently. This wouldn't be out of place on the Drive soundtrack..

[sevenarts]

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One of the best of Perry's Upsetters albums. I love that one.

[Ivan Drago]

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They returned to form with this album, I thought.

[Ivan Drago]

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The sax in this is killer.

[MadMan]

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Really goddamn catchy.

[Ivan Drago]

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Really goddamn catchy.

Excellent choice! You know, considering we're both Packers fans, have similar tastes in music, and eat our cereal dry, it's no wonder E ranked you above me in his 'Top 10 Posters Named Ivan Drago' list.

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[MadMan]

Excellent choice! You know, considering we're both Packers fans, have similar tastes in music, and eat our cereal dry, it's no wonder E ranked you above me in his 'Top 10 Posters Named Ivan Drago' list.Haha, it all makes sense now :pritch:

[Glass Co.]

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[Yxklyx]

Just some really old stuff:

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[Acapelli]

here's one from matchcut's favorite rapper

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it's actually a tribute to eazy e. he does a pretty good job of rapping west coast style

[Derek]

Acapelli, you heard L.W.H.'s new album? Almost every track features Main Attrakionz, or one of them, but I actually prefer it to 808 & Dark Grapes II (which is also pretty great).

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This is the only track on youtube - I actually prefer a good half dozen tracks to it, but it gives you an idea the type of amazing production you're in for.

You can hear the whole thing streaming on his web site (http://lwhmusic.bandcamp.com/). Chances of there being a better rap track than "Bitin' and Shakin'", esp. the last minute, are slim.

[MadMan]

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Flashing back to my early high school days when I stumbled on this track thanks to Gateway Rhapsody. Still a good headbanger song.

[Acapelli]

Acapelli, you heard L.W.H.'s new album? Almost every track features Main Attrakionz, or one of them, but I actually prefer it to 808 & Dark Grapes II (which is also pretty great).

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This is the only track on youtube - I actually prefer a good half dozen tracks to it, but it gives you an idea the type of amazing production you're in for.

You can hear the whole thing streaming on his web site (http://lwhmusic.bandcamp.com/). Chances of there being a better rap track than "Bitin' and Shakin'", esp. the last minute, are slim.
been meaning to grab that, but haven't yet. will do so

[Russ]

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[Acapelli]

You can hear the whole thing streaming on his web site (http://lwhmusic.bandcamp.com/). Chances of there being a better rap track than "Bitin' and Shakin'", esp. the last minute, are slim.
listening to this track now. beat is like whoa

[Acapelli]

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when he drops that oj da juiceman impression in the last verse. love it

[Boner M]

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So badass.

[Ivan Drago]

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[Glass Co.]

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The most ferocious scream in rock music?

[Russ]

..like this video..


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[Ivan Drago]

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Great cover.

[transmogrifier]

So The Stooges release Fun House in 1970, and 41 years later I listen to it for the first time and my mind is blown.

[Boner M]

So The Stooges release Fun House in 1970, and 41 years later I listen to it for the first time and my mind is blown.Best rock album ever, aye.

[transmogrifier]

Best rock album ever, aye.

Bold words, bold words indeed.

[Boner M]

Bold words, bold words indeed.
Nah; a commonly held opinion.

[Glass Co.]

Raw Power may have something to say about it.

I do prefer Fun House because it's slightly more fun, just as raucous and insane, but with a bit more of a groove to it. But trans, check out the other two Stooges albums as well, and every live performance you can find. They're all worth it. The first album is not quite up to par, as they were trying to be a bit more of a dark psychedelic garage band (John Cale of the Velvet Underground produced it), but it's still quite good and the first two tracks match anything of the other two albums.

[Boner M]

The only rival for Fun House's title, for me, is...

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_reHvq-XmOtM/S_Kxxu9fpGI/AAAAAAAAAPk/YmRCJoEUZGs/s400/highrise.jpg

[Russ]

Paulo Bellinati's arrangement of Garoto's Desvairada:


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[Glass Co.]

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In a rare occurrence the top two youtube comments are right.

[D_Davis]

Steven Wilson, Grace for Drowning

[D_Davis]

Amazing....Steven Wilson has done it again. I was wondering why he didn't work on the new Opeth album, I guess it was because he was working in this. He and Opeth are like the Flaming Lips and Mercury Rev of the late '90s; each influences and pushes the other along.

[D_Davis]

http://f0.bcbits.com/z/11/04/1104440476-1.jpg (http://valleyofwalls.bandcamp.com/album/super-smashup-bros)

Shake that Katamari!

[D_Davis]

Oh wow...

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[Russ]

I love this song.

Do you recognize it? (it's from the film Kokuhaku)


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[Derek]

Some badass Polish post-punk I discovered thanks to RYMs strangely high percentage of Polish members. Boner/Russ, you guys should dig...

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[Boner M]

Yeah I've always been meaning to seek out some of that Polish stuff based on RYM... will listen when I get home.

[D_Davis]

Yeah, I dig that.


So Opeth really took it back to the roots of prog-rock with their new album. Pretty damn amazing. So glad to see good rock music alive and well.

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[D_Davis]

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[D_Davis]

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[Russ]

That Polish stuff is like a carbon copy of my early 80's track lists (a nice, early Buzzcocks, Gang of Four vibe). Good ref there, Derek.

Daniel, I love your taste as much as anyones on this board but The Creepers - Baby's on Fire???

Worst. Cover. Ever.

:sad:

However, your 99/100 track record is still pretty sterling. :)

[D_Davis]

Daniel, I love your taste as much as anyones on this board but The Creepers - Baby's on Fire???

Worst. Cover. Ever.

:sad:

However, your 99/100 track record is still pretty sterling. :)

:(

Well hey, it's better than this one:

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:D

[Russ]

:(

Well hey, it's better than this one :D

haha you are so right.

How was I ever fortunate enought to dodge that bullet?

[Boner M]

Gorgeousity:

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[Ivan Drago]

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Beautiful.

[D_Davis]

This track is amazing.

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So glad there is still music like this being made today.

[Glass Co.]

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This album has probably become one of my twenty all times favourites. I feel your pain and anguish, Mark.

[D_Davis]

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This album has probably become one of my twenty all times favourites. I feel your pain and anguish, Mark.

One of the greatest song writers of his generation. Everything he's done has been gold. See him live if you ever get the chance.

[D_Davis]

So if the first track is any indication, M83's epic double-album is going to be something really special.

[Glass Co.]

It's really good. Somewhat inconsistent, but the high points are as good as any he has ever recorded.

If you enjoy the first track, check out Zola Jesus who is featured on it if you haven't already. She's much more darkwave-y with a lot of gothic touches than M83, but still keeps that same synth pop/dreamy aesthetic.

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[D_Davis]

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Why Mark Kozelek isn't one of the most popular song writers of all time will forever be a complete mystery to me. He blows all of his contemporaries out of the water.

[Glass Co.]

I really want to find his AC/DC covers very soon. My friends on RYM keep proclaiming its amazing re-invention. I have to hear this, as I hate that band.

[D_Davis]

I really want to find his AC/DC covers very soon. My friends on RYM keep proclaiming its amazing re-invention. I have to hear this, as I hate that band.

It's pretty good. Not a huge fan of the songs because they don't have Kozelek's lyrics, but he's a master of making a cover his own. The best ones I think are on the Red House Painter's album Songs for a Blue Guitar.

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[D_Davis]

Lounge, surf music comprised of loops and samples; or if the Beach Boys had an MPC2000.

http://f0.bcbits.com/z/31/22/3122268850-1.jpg (http://monsterrally.bandcamp.com/album/crystal-ball)

[Russ]

Lounge, surf music comprised of loops and samples; or if the Beach Boys had an MPC2000.

http://f0.bcbits.com/z/31/22/3122268850-1.jpg (http://monsterrally.bandcamp.com/album/crystal-ball)

Thanks, D. I've loved all the Monster Rally links that you've posted. Lots of different influences from sources that I adore. A can't miss proposition!

[D_Davis]

Thanks, D. I've loved all the Monster Rally links that you've posted. Lots of different influences from sources that I adore. A can't miss proposition!

They've got a brand new remix comp out as well - pretty good. More polished and electronic sounding, with some hip hop thrown in. It lacks a bit of the unique character of the originals, but still worth a listen.

[Derek]

So if the first track is any indication, M83's epic double-album is going to be something really special.

The first disc is awesome, the second is much more hit-or-miss. It's definitely EPIC - you've got that right. :)

[D_Davis]

The first disc is awesome, the second is much more hit-or-miss. It's definitely EPIC - you've got that right. :)

Yeah - I agree. There are a few cool tracks on D2, but D1 is awesome.

[D_Davis]

I dare you to listen without smiling

http://f0.bcbits.com/z/18/86/1886220009-1.jpg (http://lullatone.bandcamp.com/album/soundtracks-for-everyday-adventures)

[Russ]

I dare you to listen without smiling

http://f0.bcbits.com/z/18/86/1886220009-1.jpg (http://lullatone.bandcamp.com/album/soundtracks-for-everyday-adventures)
Thanks to you, one of my favorite artists, ever. (gad, more rep??)

[Glass Co.]

Yeah great rec, Davis. Listening to it right now and it's making me seriously nostalgic for the simple little fun moments of life. I'm gonna put it on my iPod and listen to it the next time I go on a swing set.

[D_Davis]

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So pretty.

Wow! This album is just about all I've been listening to the past couple of weeks. A masterpiece. And since it got a 2011 release date in the US, it'll be making my best of for this year.

[Glass Co.]

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The black Nick Drake.

[Boner M]

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The black Nick Drake.
I'm gonna un-break the link and assume Terry Callier will appear in this post.

EDIT: :pritch:

[Dukefrukem]

Anyone else obsessed with this?

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[D_Davis]

Anyone else obsessed with this?

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I am surprised by how good it is. Perry looks really good, too.

[Dead & Messed Up]

Anyone else obsessed with this?

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Yep.

[ContinentalOp]

Been drinking for two nights in a row. Consequently, Slowdive's Souvlaki has been getting a lot of play. Love this album very much. It's the dreamiest.

[Dukefrukem]

Also obsessed with this song. Very unlike me.

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[D_Davis]

Been drinking for two nights in a row. Consequently, Slowdive's Souvlaki has been getting a lot of play. Love this album very much. It's the dreamiest.

Good album. My second favorite from them, after Pygmalion.

[Glass Co.]

Been drinking for two nights in a row. Consequently, Slowdive's Souvlaki has been getting a lot of play. Love this album very much. It's the dreamiest.

Yeah, it's great, especially for when you're feeling a bit isolated. I still prefer the noisier shoegaze overall, but when in the right mood nothing is better. I mostly save it for winter. Loveless in the summer, Souvlaki in the winter.

[Glass Co.]

Good album. My second favorite from them, after Pygmalion.

I prefer Souvlaki, but I will say that Pygmalion is much more unique. I've never heard another album that sounds anything like it.

[D_Davis]

I prefer Souvlaki, but I will say that Pygmalion is much more unique. I've never heard another album that sounds anything like it.

Rutti is my favorite Slowdive Song.

[Derek]

Spinner is streaming the whole Smile Sessions (http://music.aol.com/new-releases-full-cds/spinner#/3) double LP. This is the music that plays in heaven.

[D_Davis]

Spinner is streaming the whole Smile Sessions (http://music.aol.com/new-releases-full-cds/spinner#/3) double LP. This is the music that plays in heaven.

Nice.

Although I can't help but feel like it is a bit on the "too-little, too-late" side of things. I'm finding it hard to be excited because of all the various versions I've heard over the last ~10-15 years.

*****

http://f0.bcbits.com/z/39/18/391819458-1.jpg (http://shop.semlabel.com/album/endless-yonder)

This is a wonderful little ambient album. Lot's of neat guitars and electronic atmosphere. Great cover-art, too.

[dreamdead]

Even though I wasn't greatly taken with it as a film (I really only find the first in the trilogy masterful), I find Glass's music here invigorating:

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[D_Davis]

This album is awesome. All hail the power of a good song.

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[D_Davis]

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[Glass Co.]

Hell yeah. I played the field practically all summer. Fantastic for late, warm nights by yourself.

Been getting more into jazz lately. Few songs can make me feel cooler walking down the street then this one.

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[Milky Joe]

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on sweet sweet red vinyl

[Ivan Drago]

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[Ivan Drago]

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[Boner M]

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\\m//

[Glass Co.]

A great band to throw on and mosh. They're like the missing link between The Stooges and Bad Brains.

[D_Davis]

Wow.

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Wow. Wow. Wow.

[D_Davis]

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[D_Davis]

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If there is a better electronic-artist making music today, I haven't heard him/her.

[Milky Joe]

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she refused to turn down the volume...

[MadMan]

Milky Joe that song is odd yet fantastic. I like it.

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I would love to see M83 live. Don't Save Us From The Flames is one my favorites from the band.

[Qrazy]

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[Yxklyx]

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[D_Davis]

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[MadMan]

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I actually haven't heard too much from them, but I like this song a lot.

[Melville]

Wow. Wow. Wow.
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I love the mix of dark, mysterious mood, sordid sexuality, and bizarre kitsch. Lynch's singing is gold.

[D_Davis]

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I love the mix of dark, mysterious mood, sordid sexuality, and bizarre kitsch. Lynch's singing is gold.

I love his voice. He and Wayne Coyne have a similar quality, in that they're both so honest and earnest.

[chrisnu]

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[chrisnu]

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I love the mix of dark, mysterious mood, sordid sexuality, and bizarre kitsch. Lynch's singing is gold.
Both this and the Chrysta Bell tune remind me a lot of "The Pink Room":

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[Ivan Drago]

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[D_Davis]

Both this and the Chrysta Bell tune remind me a lot of "The Pink Room":


Yep. The day I got both albums it felt like I was working in the Pink Room. :) Although, I wasn't have hot sex at my desk. :(

[D_Davis]

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Great video.

[D_Davis]

http://f0.bcbits.com/z/41/35/4135217139-1.jpg (http://glassvaults.bandcamp.com/album/into-clear-ep)

[Russ]

2GXGc4EobS8
I love the mix of dark, mysterious mood, sordid sexuality, and bizarre kitsch. Lynch's singing is gold.
I have listened to this thing so much in the last month..such a great album, and you are 100% right - it's the aural equivalent of a proper Lynch film (or rather, the songs themselves are like scenes from his films -- dark, mysterious, dangerous..

I wanted to list my favorites, but that would be almost all of them. Even the weakest one (Lynch's TM "rap" song, Strange and Unproductive Thinking) is weirdly alluring.

Others' opinions may vary, but I think, in this order, the very best ones are:

1. Stone's Gone Up
2. Speed Roadster (has there ever been a better song about a psychotic stalker?)
3. Noah's Ark
3. Crazy Clown Time
4. These Are My Friends
5. The Night Bell With Lightning
6. She Rise Up

plus, I love Football Game..Heck, I really love the whole lp

[Boner M]

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Just when I think I've dried the post-punk well up. Glorious.

[Russ]

Best damn song EVER:

Gonna dance, dance, dance til the break of dawn..

You go, Shirley.


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[Ezee E]

2GXGc4EobS8
I love the mix of dark, mysterious mood, sordid sexuality, and bizarre kitsch. Lynch's singing is gold.
The voice is horrible. I can't see how anyone supports this. It ruins an otherwise great track of music.

[Boner M]

I can't see how anyone supports this.
DOWN WITH DAVID LYNCH'S VOICE; THINK OF THE CHILDREN

[D_Davis]

Hammock + Steve Kilbey = wow

http://f0.bcbits.com/z/48/63/486334485-1.jpg (http://hammock.bandcamp.com/album/asleep-in-the-downlights)

[D_Davis]

I don't think I've heard a more beautiful song all year.

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[Ezee E]

DOWN WITH DAVID LYNCH'S VOICE; THINK OF THE CHILDREN
How many rocks does Pete have?

[D_Davis]

According to British scientists (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2049948/Most-relaxing-song-UK-band-Boffins.html), this is the most relaxing song ever recorded. Of course it's from the supreme-beings of all things ambient, Marconi Union.

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MU pretty much renders all other ambient music obsolete.

[D_Davis]

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[D_Davis]

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[Acapelli]

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[MadMan]

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Utterly amazing.

[SirNewt]

My favorite thing of the year. Her sorta released album is landing high on my top ten.

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[monolith94]

Oh god, so romantic...

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[D_Davis]

:eek:

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[Lucky]

My favorite thing of the year. Her sorta released album is landing high on my top ten.

I heard her song "Video Games" on a TV show recently. Good voice.

This has been on replay for me lately...

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[dreamdead]

After being on a Dead Can Dance kick recently, I finally purchased Brendan Perry's Eye of the Hunter. Ark will happen soon, as I've liked what I've heard from that one, too.

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[D_Davis]

I like Ark quite a bit more than than his first album, but I'd listen to him sing just about anything.

[Ivan Drago]

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[B-side]

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[dreamdead]

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[Qrazy]

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[SirNewt]

I heard her song "Video Games" on a TV show recently. Good voice.


Yup, I think I'm in love.

I haven't checked out the new Florence album yet but between this and 'If Only for a Night' I'm feeling eager.

Changing gears a bit this week, I'm tripping in the 90s.

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[Sven]

Morrissey cancelled his Oakland show, which I flew in for. I am now listening to his streaming Mexico City concert. Free on Coke radio. That he is a God in Latin countries is so intriguing. Love him. My favorite.

http://mx.coca-cola.fm/es/index.html

[Acapelli]

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so bizarre, yet so catchy

[Acapelli]

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two words: eyelash boobs

[Ivan Drago]

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Kavinsky's music sounds like that can be played during 80s movie car chases. And that's just awesome.

[transmogrifier]

Can.

[D_Davis]

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[Qrazy]

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[transmogrifier]

Last 10 songs via shuffle:

1. By the Time You're 25, Sleater-Kinney
2. That is the Way, XTC
3. Spec Bebop, Yo La Tengo
4. Bad Reputation, The dBs
5. Lubricate Your Living Room Pt. 1, Fire Engines
6. No Birds, Public Image Ltd.
7. Architecture & Morality, OMD
8. The Holiday Song, Pixies
9. Summer: Party, The Kronos Quartet
10. Can You Come Down With Us?, The Olivia Tremor Control

[Qrazy]

4. Bad Reputation, The dBs
5. Lubricate Your Living Room Pt. 1, Fire Engines


How are these two? Don't know 'em.

[D_Davis]

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Like it.

[D_Davis]

7. Architecture & Morality, OMD


Such a great band.

[transmogrifier]

How are these two? Don't know 'em.

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Don't know all that much of the dBs (downloaded on a recommendation from some best of the 80s list or something). This song is nothing amazing - on the cusp of punk and new wave, but cool enough. I like the album though.

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A jaunty post-punkish instrumental.

[Qrazy]

Ah yeah, not really my style of music, thanks for the post though.

[Russ]

4. Bad Reputation, The dBs
Big dBs fan here. You should get familiar with their two early albums (Bad Rep is from the first). Also, seek out solo work, like Chris Stamey..check out this great song:


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[transmogrifier]

I like it. Cheers for the lead!

[Acapelli]

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[D_Davis]

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[Yxklyx]

Such a great band.

I've listened to OMD's first two albums a lot over the years. How are their next two: Architecture & Morality and Dazzle Ships? I know they start getting very pop by Junk Culture.

[Derek]

I've listened to OMD's first two albums a lot over the years. How are their next two: Architecture & Morality and Dazzle Ships? I know they start getting very pop by Junk Culture.

A & M is my favorite of theirs and the 80s in general. Dazzle Ships is nearly as good, not as consistently great, but has what might be my favorite of their songs ("Genetic Engineering"). Don't hesitate to check those out. I don't know why I haven't gotten around to their later stuff since I'm pretty sure Davis is a fan.

[D_Davis]

I've listened to OMD's first two albums a lot over the years. How are their next two: Architecture & Morality and Dazzle Ships? I know they start getting very pop by Junk Culture.

I like their first four albums quite a bit, but I also like their later, poppier stuff as well. I'm a sucker for their romanticism. The only album I don't listen to at all is Sugar Tax - that's pure electro-pop, and only so-so. Although back when it first came out I loved it.

[Qrazy]

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[Yxklyx]

Recording my ELO Out of the Blue double album to MP3...

Summer and Lightning

I hardly ever listen to anything from the 70s anymore but made an exception here...

[Spaceman Spiff]

I hardly ever listen to anything from the 70s anymore but made an exception here...

Um...

:|

[EyesWideOpen]

I usually don't like poppy hip-hop but this song is catchy as shit:

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[Sven]

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I have a hard time choosing a favorite Prince song, but this is definitely a top five contender.

[Li Lili]

The Duchess is so cool!!!!

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[MadMan]

Take It Or Leave It-The Strokes. Is This It? is one of my favorite albums I've heard this year.

[Yxklyx]

Um...

:|

Yeah, I'm an old fogey sick of hearing the old stuff I've heard over and over again.

[D_Davis]

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This album is amazing.

[Thirdmango]

I'm on my first time listening to these guys, this is fantastic stuff.

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[Russ]

Big Mama rules.

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[D_Davis]

The best...

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[D_Davis]

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[Yxklyx]

I love the key change!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VM6j14DDtGI

awesome album!

[endingcredits]

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[Boner M]

Has match-cut got the Royal Headache bug yet? Cuz it should.

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[D_Davis]

I'm in my yearly mood for the Pet Shop Boys. Up today, Discography.

[D_Davis]

When their full-length album finally comes out, it's probably going to be the greatest shoegaze album of all time. And that's not hyperbole.

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[Derek]

When their full-length album finally comes out, it's probably going to be the greatest shoegaze album of all time. And that's not hyperbole.

The 4 songs I've heard from them are all great, some of the best dream poppy shoegaze since A Sunny Day in Glasgow. Definitely one of the best recs I've gotten from you in the last year or so. Is there an album in the pipeline for this year? I could even live with an EP at this point!

[D_Davis]

Is there an album in the pipeline for this year? I could even live with an EP at this point!

I have no idea, and it doesn't seem like they do either.

They need someone to light a fire under their asses, though!

[kopello]

Sooooooooo damn good

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Has match-cut got the Royal Headache bug yet? Cuz it should.

I love it. It's become the soundtrack for my morning commute.

[D_Davis]

http://f0.bcbits.com/z/26/35/2635003338-1.jpg (http://funkiporcini.bandcamp.com/album/one-day)

[dreamdead]

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[dreamdead]

Chinese black/shoegaze/postrock metal? Bizarre sub-genre. Yep. Definitely nice and layered, though.

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[Derek]

Chinese black/shoegaze/postrock metal? Bizarre sub-genre. Yep. Definitely nice and layered, though.

Really dig this. I can get behind this kind of metal! Just picked up their first album, which is great b/c I don't have enough to listen to already with Davis's list and all the other shit I already have lined up in the queue. ;)

This week has been Fela Kuti week. Something tells me most of next week will be as well...

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[dreamdead]

Really dig this. I can get behind this kind of metal! Just picked up their first album, which is great b/c I don't have enough to listen to already with Davis's list and all the other shit I already have lined up in the queue. ;)


What? How did you get a hold of it? I've checked their record label (out of print), and neither Itunes nor Amazon have it even listed. Might I be able to score mp3 files off you via a gmail email...

[Derek]

What? How did you get a hold of it? I've checked their record label (out of print), and neither Itunes nor Amazon have it even listed. Might I be able to score mp3 files off you via a gmail email...

Soulseek. It's also on what.cd, but that one's invite-based and since it's bitch to keep that ratio high, I use it sparingly. Either way, I will get copy online for you, probably tomorrow when I'm back home with a stronger connection.

[D_Davis]

Released after I compiled my best of 2011 list, Solar Field's album, Until We Meet the Sky, will surely be one of the best ambient albums I hear all year.

This track is incredible.

http://f0.bcbits.com/z/58/56/585646296-1.jpg (http://ultimae.bandcamp.com/track/phase-06-dialogue-with-a-river)

[MadMan]

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Pretty cool track that I listened to based off someone saying they were a fan of the band on RT.