Went on a bit of a spree at the Record Store today.

Frank Zappa - '
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Kinks - Lola
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Laurie Anderson - Big Science
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Tim Curry - Fearless
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Fleetwood Mac - S/T
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Beatles - Rubber Soul
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Simon and Garfunkel - Greatest Hits
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Most of these were found in the dollar bin - none of them were more than $10. The Tim Curry album is perhaps the worst thing I have ever heard but I absolutely do not regret buying it.

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Great indie pop record. If you're into Belle & Sebastian, you'd be inclined to give this a go. This, in my opinion, is the type of pop that SHOULD be on the radio.

Last album I downloaded was Television's Marquee Moon.

Oh damnit, I keep forgetting to grab this - I've meant to for ages. Thanks for reminding me.

Get it NOW!

I'm on it! It's one of those albums I've listened to on Spotify enough times to be familiar with it but I just never got around to adding it to my collection. Unfortunately there are a lot of those.

I feel you. My bad habit is downloading a record with the intention to hear it, but then never actually listen to it.

One of my favourite albums of the 00's, excellent choice! Their new album is disappointing though.

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I think what surprises me most about this album, is that it's not only listenable, it's actually... decent. Not great, maybe not even truly good, but not awful. And for a brand new Black Sabbath album with Ozzy, that's practically an accomplishment.

I'm not quite done listening, but I think so far, Age Of Reason is my favorite song.

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Took Exo's advice and got this. Really, really enjoying it so far. Beautiful instrumentation and harmonies to die for. A folksy wet dream, to be certain.

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New Release Tuesday and dl'ed some goodies along with some of my to do list.

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Yeezus - Kanye West

Kanye has yet to disappoint. This is by far his most abrasive, and all the better for it.

I really hope the CD is actually just that exact item, as opposed to that being an insert/artwork or whatever.

I read somewhere than Kanye wants people to buy this album and make their own artwork and post it online. Neat little idea if you ask me.

Ayyo DJ, how's Kveikur?

I'm in the middle of it still. When I get back later I'll let you know my feedback on it.

Ya its just a clear case. The sticker thing on the side is orange for me though not red. Kanye strikes again

I'm not the biggest Sigur Ros fan because I've only heard a few singles here and there and never a full album.

The opening track pretty much hooked me though and there were some songs in the middle that I ended up really liking. The first track is an excellent mix of being dark and a bit aggressive with the percussion but at the same time having those haunting vocals. Is that typical for Sigur Ros? "Stormur" and "Kveikur" the title track obv. were my faves in the middle of the album. I have to give it another proper play through though. I was at the gym while listening to it the first time.

Mykki Blanco - Cosmic Angel: Illuminati Prince/ss

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All the songs I've liked by her/him thus far are on here. Awww yis.

Pity Sex - Feast Of Love
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Yes a full length Pity Sex album, I am so pleased. It's just as good as I expected from the EP's.

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Th' Legendary Shack Shakers - Agri-Dustrial (2010)

It's basically a blend of psychobilly/swamp rock with industrial noise undertones. Doesn't sound like it should work, but I'll be damned if it doesn't get the job done, easily their best album.

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Dax Riggs - We Sing of Only Blood Or Love

I've been meaning to get his post-Acid Bath stuff, only having his 2010 solo album and this was one of the few I found online. I imagine I can find some of his other stuff if I dig a little deeper, but this one is performing quite well for the time being.

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Träd Gräs och Stenar Mors Mors (1972)

Swedish heavy-psyche-folk-blues-rock-prog band.

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Thin White Rope When Worlds Collide (1994)

A best-of from the Paisley Underground group.

William Basinski ‎– Variations: A Movement In Chrome Primitive

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I don't know why, but I kept listening to Variation 2 on YouTube after hearing it on Pandora. I'm only now finally downloading the album. I may like one of other variations more. I ain't know.

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Orval Carlos Sibelius - Super Forma (2013)
Solid neo-psychedelic rock/pop from this Frenchman. It had a more 60s vibe initially but then it started reminding me of Tame Impala to an extent. Will listen to again very soon.


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The Sound - All Fall Down (1982)
Third album from the London post-punkers. Not bad so far, a bit more accessible than the first two, not that it needed to be.


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Ex Wife - New Colors (2013)
I expected a bit more post-punk here based on Urban Hat€monger's post, but it turned out sounding a lot like Midwestern Emo initially. In the second half I picked up on more post-punk and then it became obvious. Needs to listen to it some more to figure out whether I like it or not.

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Gaza - No Absolutes In Human Suffering.
Grindcore with a little smattering of Doom and Sludge. No pig squealing on this one just **** heavy riffing and blast beats here and there. Quality.
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Integrity - Suicide Black Snake
Pretty much a one man band. If Infest made a Metal album. Crunchy dirty riffs a raw production and great vocals.

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The album I've been waiting 20 years to hear since 1991's Empire. It was never going to please everyone with all the drama surrounding the band (legal and otherwise), but it's so great to hear these guys without a stupid tyrant like Geoff Tate systematically destroying what made these guys great year after year after year.

Welcome back fellas...its been a long time.

The Disintegration Loops and The Disintegration Loops III were mentally painful for me. Is that similar?

Vinyl:

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James Cotton 100% Cotton (1974)

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The Penetrators Kings of Basement Rock (2013)

CD:

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Michael Hurley Hi Fi Snock Uptown (1972)

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The Black Dog Tranklements (2013)

If it was the simplicity and length, then yes. I like the general "feeling" of this release more. I especially like playing it late at night when I drive around. It's wonderful.

Of course you'd be into Acid Bath! Have we ever talked about them? He's touring right now, I think. Maybe he has a new album? Did you find anything by Deadboy & the Elephantmen? It was fronted by Dax Riggs. I think you'd really like it. I can share it if you'd like. Just let me know.

The only one I was missing was If This Is Hell, Then I'm Lucky which I couldn't find because I thought it would be under his solo albums and not Deadboy & the Elephantmen. I've managed to find a download, but I appreciate the thought.

I didn't know he was touring though, but I don't see any California shows, so he'll have to wait till I move somewhere with enough cultural relevance so bands actually want to come.

He's coming to the east coast. :P

To be honest, after reading Acid Bath lyrics when I was 15, I assumed he would have killed himself by now.

I really wish I had gotten into Acid Bath when I was teenager, I think Dax and I are kindred spirits and it would have been nice to have that kind of reassurance back when most people need it.

That's because you were 15.

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Boat - Pretend to be Brave

Every song is good/decent but nothing particularly stands out. Good album though.

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And Also The Trees - Virus Meadow (1986)
I had no idea where to start with their vast catalogue so I decided to start here. It's gothic rock with some very unique guitar work and almost spoken-word vocals. It has a very strange, surreal and depressive vibe to it which I find intriguing. Didn't grab me as much as I thought it would on the first listen but I will definitely be playing this again.

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Sad Lovers and Giants - Feeding The Flame (1983)
An ambitious post-punk album which I'm already starting to love. It takes the epicness of The Chameleons to an even darker and intense place and the use of space on this album creates a huge dreamy sound. Also I think that beautiful album cover sums up their sound here perfectly.

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Nice 2 disc Anthology of one of my favourite early 90s band with radio sessions & obscure vinyl only singles thrown in.
Finally I get to own 'Bring Me The Head Of Michael Portillo' again.
My record collection was never the same without it.

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Kelpe Ex-Aquarium (2008)

Well I've listened to this a few times now and can truly say it's pretty damn great. Really phenomenal instrumental beats/hip hop/electronica with live drums (sometimes), and other cool things going on... like a beat based off of a ping pong ball bouncing around. Check it out if you haven't yet, it's quite tasty. Props to Sidewinder for letting MB know about it!

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Fontanelle Fontanelle (2000)

I don't have a ton to say about this album, but it's good. Quiet, subtle, brooding jazz fusion, with some nice kruatrock influence. Think later Miles Davis mixed with Can. The band leaves a lot of room to let you hear exactly what each band member is doing, and doesn't just throw sound at you... and as much as I like free jazz, it works well here to be quiet. Though I haven't listened to anything else from them, from what I hear, their latest album (released this year) is actually very loud, funky, and busy, so it'll be interesting to contrast the two sounds.

Yeezus - Kanye West

Kanye West has the best productions for his records. This might be his best album he's ever done, if not his second best. It's actually a tie between MBDTF, Late Registration, and this. All three hip hop classics.

Finally listening to AMOK (2013) by Atoms for Peace and it is pretty good so far. Nothing particularly engaging but I assume it's a grower. Probably won't be giving it a chance to though.