Albums You're Digging II

Molecules · 11-24-2009, 07:13 PM

(2006)

Screw the cynics who wouldn't know good pop music if it cock-slapped them in the face, the first two Vines albums were a great confluence of 60s and 90s pop/rock (to those that cite the big, overplayed hits like 'Ride' I would argue that 'You Really Got Me' is no less annoying)...
The comeback, 'Vision Valley', is pretty much more of the same, with flourishes of baroque and all the harmony vocal overdubs that I am a sucker for. Nicholls (lead singer/guitarist/songwriter) has been accused of ripping off Kurt Cobain's act, and his influence is definitely strong, with the same grunge-era guitar sound, but I think the pop sensibilities over-ride all of that and it owes much more to 90's Britpop than anything else I think.
Their last album was weak however, and I'd like Nicholls to develop his more ambitious, psychedelic style of songwriting that we are only given glimpses of across the first 3 records... Because let's face it another radio-friendly song from these guys with an annoying chorus is not really called for

Rage Against the Machine · 11-24-2009, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by sidewinder

...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead - s/t

Yeah!!

My least favorite Trail of Dead release. Too raw and stripped down, in a bad sort of way.

music_phantom13 · 11-24-2009, 07:57 PM

I hate the song Ride. I take it from your post it would be worth my time to check out The Vines, I knew I was missing something. That's a really bad song to be honest...

Genius stuff.

Meph1986 · 11-24-2009, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by music_phantom13

Genius stuff.

Who and what genre?

lucifer_sam · 11-24-2009, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by music_phantom13

I hate the song Ride. I take it from your post it would be worth my time to check out The Vines, I knew I was missing something. That's a really bad song to be honest...

that album (and the Telescopes in general) is completely underrated but such a definitive token to shoegaze with its lush arrangements. one of my favorites, glad you enjoy.

as for me:

Spoon - Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga

i caught up on a (somewhat) recent indie binge, rediscovering the wealth that Spoon has to offer. and i've come to realize that this tops off their collection rather excellently. makes me pine for the release of their latest.

sidewinder · 11-24-2009, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Rage Against the Machine

My least favorite Trail of Dead release. Too raw and stripped down, in a bad sort of way.

Lies! Raw yes (in a good way), but I don't find it that stripped down. And I think it's well written...it could use slightly better production, but the songs are just great. Worlds Apart is their worst, IMO.

sidewinder · 11-24-2009, 09:59 PM

Super_Collider - Head On

Funk yes. The best thing Jamie Lidell has ever been associated with. Teamed up with Chilean techno producer Cristian Vogel, the pair released two albums beginning with this, a joyous and twisted mixture of techno, IDM, funk, and soul.

I've never seen this video. Let us watch it together. Turn up the bass.

**SATCHMO** · 11-25-2009, 01:18 AM

Have never been a huge Elvis Costello fan, but I got this for a friend and it's really warming up to me pretty quickly

**mojopinuk** · 11-25-2009, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Molecules

(2006)

Screw the cynics who wouldn't know good pop music if it cock-slapped them in the face, the first two Vines albums were a great confluence of 60s and 90s pop/rock (to those that cite the big, overplayed hits like 'Ride' I would argue that 'You Really Got Me' is no less annoying)...
The comeback, 'Vision Valley', is pretty much more of the same, with flourishes of baroque and all the harmony vocal overdubs that I am a sucker for. Nicholls (lead singer/guitarist/songwriter) has been accused of ripping off Kurt Cobain's act, and his influence is definitely strong, with the same grunge-era guitar sound, but I think the pop sensibilities over-ride all of that and it owes much more to 90's Britpop than anything else I think.
Their last album was weak however, and I'd like Nicholls to develop his more ambitious, psychedelic style of songwriting that we are only given glimpses of across the first 3 records... Because let's face it another radio-friendly song from these guys with an annoying chorus is not really called for

I only heard the first two records i think at the time. I picked up a physical copy of the first one just last year even though i hadn't listened to it for years because a sparkly, brand new copy was in one of my local records stores for about £3. I haven't heard the last two but my opinion of the Vines was just another early 00's garage revival band with little to no originality but was good to throw on at a party or in a pub or club while having a few beers. They were a lot more aggressive than a lot of "similar" bands around at the time though. I did really like them and could still put that first album now, i actually might today.

Rickenbacker · 11-25-2009, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by SATCHMO

Have never been a huge Elvis Costello fan, but I got this for a friend and it's really warming up to me pretty quickly

Welcome to the Working Week hits hard and really gets you in the mood for the rest of the album despite its short length. I've always thought it's one of the best album openers I've heard because of that.

11-24-2009, 07:13 PM	#2471 (permalink)
Molecules daddy don't Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: the Wastes Posts: 2,577	(2006) Screw the cynics who wouldn't know good pop music if it cock-slapped them in the face, the first two Vines albums were a great confluence of 60s and 90s pop/rock (to those that cite the big, overplayed hits like 'Ride' I would argue that 'You Really Got Me' is no less annoying)... The comeback, 'Vision Valley', is pretty much more of the same, with flourishes of baroque and all the harmony vocal overdubs that I am a sucker for. Nicholls (lead singer/guitarist/songwriter) has been accused of ripping off Kurt Cobain's act, and his influence is definitely strong, with the same grunge-era guitar sound, but I think the pop sensibilities over-ride all of that and it owes much more to 90's Britpop than anything else I think. Their last album was weak however, and I'd like Nicholls to develop his more ambitious, psychedelic style of songwriting that we are only given glimpses of across the first 3 records... Because let's face it another radio-friendly song from these guys with an annoying chorus is not really called for __________________ [SIZE="1"]Eff em tumble her

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sidewinder Engorged Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 4,600	Super_Collider - Head On Funk yes. The best thing Jamie Lidell has ever been associated with. Teamed up with Chilean techno producer Cristian Vogel, the pair released two albums beginning with this, a joyous and twisted mixture of techno, IDM, funk, and soul. I've never seen this video. Let us watch it together. Turn up the bass. __________________ last.fm \| my collection at RateYourMusic.com I'd love to see your signature/links too, but the huge and obnoxious ones have caused me to block all signatures.

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11-24-2009, 07:57 PM	#2473 (permalink)
music_phantom13 Music Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lemoore, CA Posts: 905	I hate the song Ride. I take it from your post it would be worth my time to check out The Vines, I knew I was missing something. That's a really bad song to be honest... Genius stuff.