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Post by maarts on Sept 16, 2004 8:09:51 GMT -5
 The best series of party album I know- anything from obscure electro, breakbeats, cheesy pop, punk and even Dolly Parton thrown in the mix. The best parts of the mix are the ones where a set of vocals/raps are transplanted on top of a different tune -like Beastie Boys' rap on Intergalactic on the music of Herbie Hancock's Rockit, Jamiroquay's Supersonic morphs with Georgie Moroder/Donna Summer's I Feel Love, Destiny Child's Independent Women with 10CC's Dreadlock Holiday or (the best one), Public Enemy's Rebel Without A Pause meets prime Herb Alpert's Tijuana Brass! Mary- Godspeed! Dead Can Dance! I am in total awe! NP: Von Magnet- El Sexo Surrealista |
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Post by ModernDeathTrend on Sept 16, 2004 12:04:26 GMT -5
NP Genocide- Deathstars
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Post by pattentank24 on Sept 16, 2004 12:45:53 GMT -5
I've been MIA due to the sad fact My dog Sherman was diagnosed with Cancer in his eye and had to be put to sleep on Monday so in his honor These albums were played
at home
Sigur Ros-() (he loved track 1 his ears always perked up)
Searay's- "Stray Dog's Got It Made"
Snow Patrol-Final Straw
The Postal Service-Give Up/b-sides
Radiohead-Everyday I'm Getting Better(my best of)
at work
Bjork-Medulla
The Killers-Hot Fuss(I canceled my plans on Sun seeing them and Franz Ferdinand to hang with Sherman)
Scissor Sisters
The Walkmen-Bows + Arrows
I put a scrapbook together to try and cheer me up,but still I lost my baby boy and yet another chapter in my life has ended
How can I make his image my icon On the boards
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Post by NdY on Sept 16, 2004 13:09:53 GMT -5
Sorry 'bout your pup Patten. I've lost 4 dogs over the course of my life and was absolutely devastated by each and every one of them. Hope things cheer up.
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Post by NdY on Sept 16, 2004 13:15:24 GMT -5
Why can't all radio/video network friendly music sound like The Killers? Yeah, I can't disagree here. My problem with the album is that it's very hit or miss with me. About half of it is amazing (in fact I've had "Jenny..." stuck in my head all day) while some of it is...well...very forgettable. I would say that it would have made the best EP ever, but it's not like that was ever the Killers intent. I said something elsewhere about how the mainstreaming of modern indie/garage/80s revive isn't necessarily a bad thing -- like Riley said, how can one complain about hearing this or "Float On" or "Take Me Out" on the airwaves when for the last 8 years the alternative (and reality) was such utter crap. I just tend to worry about where it's going. I read recently that the much much ballyhooed Indie 103.1 in LA (who plays exactly who you'd think) was actually in some way affiliated with ClearChannel. Something about it being station with a different format before becoming affiliated with CCE, who then suggested the change to the modern mainstream indie format. I just find something about that's not quite right, and I can't put my finger on it. |
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Post by riley on Sept 16, 2004 13:18:57 GMT -5
Really sorry about your dog Patten. Hang in there mate.
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Post by Rit on Sept 16, 2004 16:44:06 GMT -5
i hears ya, Jaysus. that Killers album is filled with neat songs. i'm giving full credit to Res for introducing me to them.
i have some hope that Nick Cave's new album will be good. I've recently re-appreciated The Boatman's Call. very affecting, if you're in the mood for it.
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Post by Rit on Sept 16, 2004 16:48:21 GMT -5
as for the Godspeed EP, that's probably their pinnacle moment. short and sweet, but on closer inspection, not so short and not so sweet. 2 lengthy songs, one of which is super cleverly concise, and the other of which distills the essential Godspeed sound in a sprawling peaks'n'valleys getup.
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Post by Dr. Drum on Sept 17, 2004 5:56:16 GMT -5
My condolences as well, patten. Our old boy, a big Golden named Jimmy, was diagnosed with cancer at the beginning of September. We were told a month, maybe two, but we had to put him down yesterday afternoon. Would have been 15 in March. Third time we’ve been through this and no, it never gets any easier.
Last disc played: Finn Bros. – Everyone is Here
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Post by JesusLooksLikeMe on Sept 17, 2004 6:00:19 GMT -5
as for the Godspeed EP, that's probably their pinnacle moment. short and sweet, but on closer inspection, not so short and not so sweet. 2 lengthy songs, one of which is super cleverly concise, and the other of which distills the essential Godspeed sound in a sprawling peaks'n'valleys getup. That's a decent summary. It's the tightest thing they've yet done. Though blatant plagiarism of Gorecky should be noted. The Boatman's Call is solid, with great ballads and typically strong, obsessive lyrics. Although the last track is one of the worst songs ever recorded. |
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Post by JesusLooksLikeMe on Sept 17, 2004 6:01:50 GMT -5
I resolved long ago never to own another dog. It's just too damn hard 'cos they don't live long enough.  |
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Post by riley on Sept 17, 2004 6:36:12 GMT -5
Doc. Sorry things moved faster than expected with Jim. My thoughts are with you and J. Hang tough friend.  |
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Post by maarts on Sept 17, 2004 7:11:38 GMT -5
I'd like to add my sympathies to you, Patten and Doc D there too. I'm sure your dogs will have known how much you loved them.
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Post by Ayinger on Sept 17, 2004 9:30:46 GMT -5
Same thoughts here on the loss of your pets.....leaves a big hole that might feel so deep that others can't fathom it. We can,,,,,we can.
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Post by tuneschick on Sept 17, 2004 10:38:53 GMT -5
Patten and Drum, I'm so sad to hear your news. S'true - no matter how many times one goes through this, it never gets any easier at all. My thoughts are with you both. Many who have spent a lifetime in it can tell us less of love than a child that lost a dog yesterday.
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