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Post by maarts on Aug 18, 2004 6:03:26 GMT -5
You know Ryo, I'd love to hear you swear/scream in Japanese! Does it sound really high-pitched?
It's been a while but yes, I have borrowed it from the library some years ago. At the time I thought it was a bit rambling- moving from jazzy noodlings to Eno's tape-stry and weird-ass songs (took me a while to like them, I always preferred his ambient stuff and the first two Roxy Music-albums) but it sounded like fun anyway. I never felt the need to get myself a copy, even though I was quite interested to collect everything Eno-related at the time. It probably is one of the few albums of Eno live in the seventies that sort of gives an idea how he woul dhave sounded live- not to disrespect Manzanera, but Eno did provide a large part of the entertainment on 801.
Slipped in 6PM in the player one more time today and, again, it sounded nice but didn't move any mountains for me...
I tell you what did- and Scottsy, you better perk up your ears for another great Aussie release has hit the street- the new Art Of Fighting-album! As melancholic as Mojave 3, heartbreakingly low-key and beautiful- this is what I want to hear with the cold rain pelting down on my tin roof! Album
It's called Second Storey and I recommend it to you wholeheartedly- imagine the softer bits of the latest Epicure album with a bit of a country twang?
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Post by Ryosuke on Aug 18, 2004 6:57:47 GMT -5
I tell you what did- and Scottsy, you better perk up your ears for another great Aussie release has hit the street- the new Art Of Fighting-album! As melancholic as Mojave 3, heartbreakingly low-key and beautiful- this is what I want to hear with the cold rain pelting down on my tin roof! Album It's called Second Storey and I recommend it to you wholeheartedly- imagine the softer bits of the latest Epicure album with a bit of a country twang? I already have this album. Great stuff *feeling slightly superior to Scottsy for buying and enjoying an Australian album before him* YOU LOST TO A JAPANESE GUY!!!! HOW SAD IS THAT???!!!  |
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Post by Ryosuke on Aug 18, 2004 6:58:50 GMT -5
How the fuck did that first emoticon end up being on there? (I'll take credit for the second one)
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Post by maarts on Aug 18, 2004 7:13:14 GMT -5
Wow! That's amazing, Ryosuke. That album only was released about ten days ago in Australia. Funny how I was earlier complaining that quality Japanese music hardly hit our shores, whereas the opposite seems possible! Good to see you like it too! Are there any other bands from Oz you have been able to pick up? If you liked Art Of Fighting I could recommend Architecture In Helsinki to you! As for feeling superior to Scottsy....  |
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Post by Ryosuke on Aug 18, 2004 7:29:10 GMT -5
It was a Japanese release too, not an import. I dunno, we have a lot of crackhead labels here who think they can actually turn up a profit by signing unknown (in Japan) bands from overseas. You gotta love them though, even if they may not have the best business sense. But year Art Of Fighting...that stuff is right up my alley. As for other Aussie bands, I'm hoping you can enlighten me with them with the fabulous stuff you'll be burning for me  (did you get my email btw?) |
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Post by maarts on Aug 18, 2004 7:40:56 GMT -5
Yes I did! Thanks for that- it gave me some ideas about what I could send you! I'll get to that as soon as I can (need to get some CD-Rs tomorrow first!)
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Post by melon1 on Aug 18, 2004 20:14:29 GMT -5
Just bought "If You're Feeling Sinister" by Belle and Sebastian and I must say I was surprisingly not as impressed as I expected. I would give it 3 stars, no more, no less. If I'm not mistaken, Rolling Stone gave it the same thing, but we all know that they don't know what the hell they're doing/talking about half of the time. Just look what they said about Blind Melon and how they rated Ritual de lo Habitual.  |
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Post by strawman on Aug 19, 2004 1:50:53 GMT -5
been a while since I've posted here but all of the Mclusky albums (in particular..pain and sadness and Do Dallas), Modest Mouse (in particular good news and LCW) are still on heavy rotation...also
The Flaming Lips...Clouds Taste Metallic and Hit To Death In The Future Head
Stephen Malkmus
J Mascis And The Fog...More Light
Mailbox Skipole...Broadway
SJD...Southern Lights
King Loser...Caul Of The Outlaw
The Myclonic Twist
Thorazine Shuffle...Your Own PR
Pavement...Westing...
Monkey Knife Fight...Reptiles Vs Man
yeah theres alot more, but thats it off the top of my head
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Post by riley on Aug 19, 2004 6:54:35 GMT -5
recently:  Bjork - Homogenic Beastie Boys - To the 5 Boroughs Spoon - Kill The Moonlight Trash Can Sinatras - Cake |
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Post by bowiglou on Aug 19, 2004 11:30:20 GMT -5
hey straw..glad to 'see' ya!.....I"m still listening a bit to the NO thanks, punk 4-cd set, and this morning totally captivated with the insanely melodic song about teenagers by the Undertones....many of those old punk (or new wave/punk) bands definitely had a knack for killer hooks......
....getting very excited in anticipation of seeing X this Saturday.....
Riley, though I've tried in somewhat-earnest since the 80s, the Beastie Boys are one band that I immediately switch off when they come on the radio...I know they are hugely popular and the critics love them, but the vocals drive me cuckoo.....
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Post by Meursault on Aug 19, 2004 11:42:07 GMT -5
I have a bunch of Beatie Boy albums but i think they are kinda weiners.
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Post by riley on Aug 19, 2004 12:20:30 GMT -5
I flip and flop a bit on the B-Boys. Their flow is signature and their loops are second to none, but sometimes I can't decide whether I like when their a bit more silly and playful or if I would just prefer for them to completely embrace their arty side, where to now they seem only willing to touch on.
The new disc is 100% honest and genuine, much more in the vein of say Paul's Boutique, but my preference has always been when they're mixing 70's funk/porn grooves with straight on punk tracks and solid hip hop stuff. Basically I like them best when their least consistent. Check Your Head, to me is the best example of this approach, and is my personal fave.
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Post by pattentank24 on Aug 19, 2004 12:21:35 GMT -5
Breaking News  Daily Dish is reporting The White Stripes are expected to release a press release to annouce they have broken up Jack White "we always wanted to make sure we went out on top" |
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Post by riley on Aug 19, 2004 13:02:59 GMT -5
Sad, but if he continues on releasing similar music as a solo artist, isn't it still really The White Stripes, but without a the cute mediocre drummer? |
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Post by PC on Aug 19, 2004 15:07:58 GMT -5
Bow, the Undertones song is called "Teenage Kicks." I just bought their debut album yesterday, it's great. Lots of killer pop-punk (in a good way!) songs on there. You should really check it out. |
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(did you get my email btw?)
