Matious/Crowquil/JJJ Compilation Thread (alternative, country, dance, indie)

[The Dave]

Originally Posted by matious

maybe you should just make this an open thread for anyone that wants to do a compilation?

i have a few in mind...

It would be better if everyone where to make their own thread.

[sleepy jack]

The Smiths

1. Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now
2. Ask
3. Panic
4. The Boy with the Thorn in His Side
5. This Charming Man
6. Bigmouth Strikes Again
7. Girlfriend in a Coma
8. That Joke isn't Funny Anymore
9. How Soon is Now?
10. There Is A Light That Never Goes Out
hxxp://www.mediafire.com/?fzoyv0kzmxm

[jackhammer]

^^^
I really like this thread idea. One of the best ideas On MB. If ethan was female i'd slot it.

SHOPLIFTERS OF THE WORLD UNITE should be in THE SMITHS comp.

[sleepy jack]

Yeah, there was a few that I wanted to put on but decided against it, for accessibility purposes and length purposes. I kind of still wish i'd put Suffer Little Children on.

[Son of JayJamJah]

Ben Harper


Genre: Blues\Soul\Folk\ Rock
Influences: Otis Redding, Bob Marley, Van Morrison, Bob Dylan.
Ben Harper - 10 essentials.zip
1. Forever (1993)
2. Walk Away (1994)
3. Oppression (1995)
4. Gold to Me (1995)
5. Give a Man a Home (1996)
6. Faded (1997)
7. Steal My Kisses (1999)
8. Brown Eyed Blues (2003)
9. Fool For a Lonesome Train (2007)
10. Heart of the Matter (2007)

[Son of JayJamJah]

Originally Posted by Crowquill

Okkervil River

Alright, these guys are solid. They got a little Neil Young\America sound to them especially in the song "West Falls" GREAT song.

I have these three praises for Okkervil River
1. Great range of influence (They seem to just play what they want to hear, I love that)
2. Outstanding\Interesting Lyrics I was reaching for lyrics search within seconds of each cut.
3. They follow Occams Razor. In other words they understand simple works, no over production, just their instruments and their inspiration again I dig that.

In the spirit of fairness I'd offer the following complaints as well
1. Poor song structure. Most of their songs struggle to transition from movement to movement as smoothly more polished acts in the genre.
2. Singers range is limited; not a bad singer, just limited. A lot of songs sound the same once he starts singing, I like the harmonizing a lot though.

This is the kind of band that could grow on me, Nice compilation, I'll buy an album and give it a try.

[sleepy jack]

I don't know, I think Will Sheff is a fantastic vocalist. He isn't strong but that isn't needed since it shows he means what hes singing.

[Son of JayJamJah]

Originally Posted by Crowquill

I don't know, I think Will Sheff is a fantastic vocalist. He isn't strong but that isn't needed since it shows he means what hes singing.

I'm sure he'll grow on me with time. I don't think he sucks, far from it, just that you can tell he is sort of limited like most people are vocally. Bob Dylan couldn't sing a lick and he did alright for himself.

[sleepy jack]

Well i'm going to make a level 2 to Okkervil River for you, i'll put on some songs like Black that I think will show you what i'm talking about. That tracklist doesn't hold any of his more emotive vocal works.

[Son of JayJamJah]

Originally Posted by Crowquill

Well i'm going to make a level 2 to Okkervil River for you, i'll put on some songs like Black that I think will show you what i'm talking about. That tracklist doesn't hold any of his more emotive vocal works.

That's very nice of you, I will enjoy it I'm sure and it will help me pick the album I wish to buy.