Albums You're Digging II

Antonio · 02-23-2010, 08:27 AM

definately better with headphones on

duga · 02-23-2010, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Monk

Stellar album. You have heard their other stuff right? It only gets better, imo. If you only own 2 more Jesus and Mary Chain albums get Darklands and Honey's Dead.

debaserr · 02-23-2010, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by lucifer_sam

Hot Snakes - Audit in Progress

They're like Les Savy Fav. Except good. Despite the haplessly formulaic song structures (everything is in 6/4), John Reis and Rick Froberg still managed to crank out oodles of inventive riffs and stuff them into four-minute packages. Probably the best anyone has channeled Wipers or Mission of Burma since Zen Arcade, I'm wondering how they gravitated so far from their roots in Drive Like Jehu and still manage to sound so good.

Excellent record for anyone who has an even nominal interest in post-hardcore or indie rock.

could you help me. wink wink

Molecules · 02-23-2010, 06:10 PM

(1971)

bit of a hard psych classic really. Featured more than once on MB. Was inspired to stick it on after copping an earful of this great video-type thing YouTube - Top 10 UK 70.s heavy progressive bands

TheCunningStunt · 02-23-2010, 07:22 PM

I knew about this band before their record was released, they've kind of been my little pocket band, but recently I can't stop myself from listening to their debut self titled album. I can't wait for their next release to see how they develop

Favourite Songs: Lucy The Castle, You Stole The Sun, She's A Weapon, Strife, Oh What Have You Done.

Nine Black Poppies · 02-23-2010, 09:21 PM

First (full) album being played on my new stereo.

duga · 02-23-2010, 09:35 PM

What? I haven't worn this album out long ago?

Well, I have...but I got my hands on a 2 disc remastered edition and I just had to hear it. First disc is Loveless remastered with the original analogue tapes and some digital audio tapes thrown in for good measure. Second disc is Loveless remastered with nothing but the pure true original analogue tapes.

What do I think so far? Well, if you don't have spectacular speakers/headphones don't expect a stunning revelation as far as the album goes. This is shoegaze, after all, and is by its very nature muddled and fuzzed out. But if you have the tools, it is worth a checking out. Each instrument is more distinct while still remaining true to the original release. A real plus for me is the vocals...while still atmospheric and still very much a part of the background, you can actually pick them out if you like. This was just my impression of the first disc...haven't heard the second yet.

I'm pleased.

Nine Black Poppies · 02-23-2010, 09:48 PM

Have you heard this?

It's a cover of that entire album that--while not what the original is, of course--is still one of the better tribute records I've heard. They keep a lot of the spirit of the tracks while still making them their own. The take on "Touched" is especially neat.

Monk · 02-23-2010, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by duga

Stellar album. You have heard their other stuff right? It only gets better, imo. If you only own 2 more Jesus and Mary Chain albums get Darklands and Honey's Dead.

i must confess psychocandy is the only jesus and mary chain i've heard, and i'm pretty much in love with it. My current job is really stressful, and it's the perfect album to just sit and chill to after a long day. Does their sound change much over their later albums, or do they roughly remain the same?

duga · 02-23-2010, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Nine Black Poppies

Have you heard this?

It's a cover of that entire album that--while not what the original is, of course--is still one of the better tribute records I've heard. They keep a lot of the spirit of the tracks while still making them their own. The take on "Touched" is especially neat.

I have heard of it, but I have not listened to it. I'll have to check it out, you seem to like a lot of the same stuff as me.

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Originally Posted by Monk

i must confess psychocandy is the only jesus and mary chain i've heard, and i'm pretty much in love with it. My current job is really stressful, and it's the perfect album to just sit and chill to after a long day. Does their sound change much over their later albums, or do they roughly remain the same?

There is a logical progression amongst their albums. There are no other albums that sound like Psychocandy per se...but that is a good thing, trust me. I enjoy Darklands much more than Psychocandy. Darklands is Psychocandy minus the intense feedback they loved for that album plus all the great pop moments x 10. Knowing you like Psychocandy, if you like Darklands then it is safe to say you will like all their stuff pretty much.

02-23-2010, 06:10 PM	#3384 (permalink)
Molecules daddy don't Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: the Wastes Posts: 2,577	(1971) bit of a hard psych classic really. Featured more than once on MB. Was inspired to stick it on after copping an earful of this great video-type thing YouTube - Top 10 UK 70.s heavy progressive bands __________________ [SIZE="1"]Eff em tumble her

02-23-2010, 09:21 PM	#3386 (permalink)
Nine Black Poppies Music Addict Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: A State of Denial Posts: 357	First (full) album being played on my new stereo. __________________ Like carnivores to carnal pleasures, so were we to desperate measures...

02-23-2010, 09:35 PM	#3387 (permalink)
duga MB quadrant's JM Vincent Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 3,762	What? I haven't worn this album out long ago? Well, I have...but I got my hands on a 2 disc remastered edition and I just had to hear it. First disc is Loveless remastered with the original analogue tapes and some digital audio tapes thrown in for good measure. Second disc is Loveless remastered with nothing but the pure true original analogue tapes. What do I think so far? Well, if you don't have spectacular speakers/headphones don't expect a stunning revelation as far as the album goes. This is shoegaze, after all, and is by its very nature muddled and fuzzed out. But if you have the tools, it is worth a checking out. Each instrument is more distinct while still remaining true to the original release. A real plus for me is the vocals...while still atmospheric and still very much a part of the background, you can actually pick them out if you like. This was just my impression of the first disc...haven't heard the second yet. I'm pleased. __________________ Confusion will be my epitaph...

02-23-2010, 09:48 PM	#3388 (permalink)
Nine Black Poppies Music Addict Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: A State of Denial Posts: 357	Have you heard this? It's a cover of that entire album that--while not what the original is, of course--is still one of the better tribute records I've heard. They keep a lot of the spirit of the tracks while still making them their own. The take on "Touched" is especially neat. __________________ Like carnivores to carnal pleasures, so were we to desperate measures...

02-23-2010, 07:22 PM	#3385 (permalink)
TheCunningStunt love will tear you apart Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Manchester, UK. Posts: 5,107	I knew about this band before their record was released, they've kind of been my little pocket band, but recently I can't stop myself from listening to their debut self titled album. I can't wait for their next release to see how they develop Favourite Songs: Lucy The Castle, You Stole The Sun, She's A Weapon, Strife, Oh What Have You Done.