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Originally Posted by oojay (Post 1085333)

Yes sir (or ma'am). Volume 1 is definitely pretty raw compared to his later stuff (as far as production value goes). I like music with a good message that can tell a story.

For a lot of music, rawer (if that is a word) is better. There is such a thing as overproduction and too much polish. Also I get what you mean the importance of song's carrying real messages.

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Originally Posted by Zero1986 (Post 1085327)

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Jesu - Ascension (2011)
I've been aware of this band for a number of years now but I've never felt pushed to check them out until now. This is a pretty good album although nothing really special. I admire the collision of crushing layers of guitar and soft introspective vocals and the music sounds really beautiful at times but the music sounds a bit samey in parts and perhaps the album is a little bit overlong. Enjoyable stuff though.

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Arms and Sleepers - The Organ Hearts (2011)
I had a few of their songs before but no albums so I decided to check this one out. This is some pretty great ambient electronica with some nice trip-hop beats and an overall relaxing chilled-out feel. It kind of feels reminiscent of Air as the music has a similar vibe at times. Good stuff.

Thank you for reminding me of the new Jesu album :) I'm also glad you liked that Arms and Sleepers one, it's pretty good easy listening after a hard day.

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Originally Posted by storymilo (Post 1084427)

You always seem to get great deals on albums and movies you buy, jackhammer. Is there a trick, or do you just get lucky?

A combination of luck and trawling charity and second hand shops. If I can buy a C.D for £1.00 second hand that has a small crack on the case opposed to £10 in a commercial shop I will plump for the cheaper option every time and replace the case for a few more pence.

Also whenever I buy a C.D or DVD whether brand new or used I check to see if they have multiple copies and check prices within the store. You would be surprised the difference in price between copies in a store regarding promotion and usual prices.

I recently spotted a U.K comedy DVD brand new with each of the 4 series available individually for £8 each but the box set still brand new with all 4 series @ £15. Always worth taking that extra five minutes looking time.

Trae tha Truth - Street King
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Circus One presented by Doctor P and Flux Pavilion
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Theory of a Deadman - The Truth Is....
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I really like this cover, pin up girls with tats = hawt

MellowHype- Blackenedwhite
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Early Split and Ep, bought used. The split I had never heard of and only has one DEP song. Late 90s convergence of hardcore and metal, New Jersey style.

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With all the hype around here I actually thought this would be better than it was. But it was still good.