bob.

for Feist - Metals

1) What are this albums' strengths?
great vocals, interesting changes in musical themes, overall a very pleasant listen

2) What are its weaknessess?
i could see this annoying the shit out some people...including my friend Ryan who when this came on in random in the car.....asked me if i was feeling ok

3) How does it compare to the artist's other work?
i have no idea

4) Favourite songs?
Graveyard is amazing...Get it Wrong, Get it Right....How Come You Never Go There....The Bad In Each Other.....all stick out as offering something very nice

5) What feelings did this album evoke?
at times smoking a pipe while sipping a single malt scotch with a seductive woman singing into a 1940 style mic.....others relaxing pop with some jarring movements....and at times a bit of redundant boredom

6) How does this album fit into your regular rotation?
so here is the thing with this album....i listened to it at least twice from beginning to end.....and buy the end was a little bit disappointed.....but every time a song from this came up on random i loved it....so yeah it stays

7) What stood out to you about this album's themes, musically/lyrically?
i'm not sure if anything really stood out persay....cept obviously her voice and their use of changes and or somewhat breakdowns

8) If you've had any noteworthy experiences with this album, what have they been?
as always driving a lot

9) What do you know about this album's creation? Any interesting facts or anecdotes?
none at all...i had never even heard of it before it came up for vote

10) How does this album represent the chosen theme?
again it was released in 2011 (we really need to stop with the year crap....its making this thread really boring )

11) How does this album compare to other albums nominated for this theme?
you know looking over all the albums nominated....it seems to me it fits nicely

12) How does this album compare to others in its genre?
i still don't really understand the term "Chamber Pop" but it seems this fits well

13) Can you recommend similar albums to this?
mazzy star and maybe low

14) What does this album's artwork say about it? Is it well paired with the music?
i actually feel the artwork has little to do with the feel of the album while at the same time making absolute sense

15) If you voted for this album, why?
i did....it seemed to be the furthest from what i normally listen to

i'll write up the Pale fountains soon...thought i had more time this morning but it turns out no

FETCHER.

When does the next round of this start?

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Paedantic Basterd

We'll vote on the nominations on Saturday, and the following Saturday we'll listen to the winning choice.

We have 5 nominations for the next theme, and two of them are mine. Please, can we get a couple more suggestions in for tomorrow? Thanks guys.

Paedantic Basterd

Blarobbarg

Hahaha, oops. For some reason I sent in theme nominations when I should have sent in album nominations!

Ah well. Somebody chose Deathconciousness for me, so all is well. Which means I can vote for what was essentially going to be my suggestion anyway! Huzzah!

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Paedantic Basterd

I'm saving my vote for a tie-breaker this time. Someone has to make sure these polls work out properly.

Unicr0n

Man, I don't know that I could listen to 69 Love Songs, from start to finish. I think my head might explode. Great album, but only in moderation.

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bob.

interesting choices.....i honestly don't think i find the Swans or Unwound albums depressing in any way shape or form....but both are up there for all time favorite albums

NTT is silly....so over the top its laughable rather than depressing....and honestly not very good as far as the noise genre goes (my humble opinion )

Unicr0n

I dunno, I enjoy his output. Some of the lyrics are definitely over the top, but it's more about the atmosphere, for me. The tone set with the synths and loops and samples really does something for me.

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bob.

that came off a bit harsh (ha! pun intended)

i actually went through a VERY healthy NTT obsession a few years back.....i just have found that when it comes to this type of "music" i tend towards the abrasive and sadistic.....NTT at times has both.....but he is really the cut up emo girl of noise.....not necessarily a bad thing it really does fit the genre if you think about it.... i still love "I Fucking Hate You All and I Hope You All Fucking Die"....not just a great name for an album

edit....actually listening to that album now....it really takes a certain type of ear to listen to this stuff and enjoy it