Albums You're Digging II

music_phantom13 · 03-11-2010, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by CanwllCorfe

Les Discrets - Les Discrets

After getting blown away by Septembre Et Ses Dernières Pensées I knew I had to get this. It is a side project by Fursy Teyssier who is/was involved with projects such as Peste Noire, Alcest, Amesoeurs, Arctic Plateau, Neun Welten, and The American Dollar. Simply a gorgeous blend of shoegaze and post rock.

I picked this up a few months ago, and it is easily now one of my favorite post rock albums. Absolutely amazing. And Dandelion Gum... that's one of my favorite albums of all time. It's a shame the follow up was such a let down. If you haven't heard it yet, The House of Apples and Eyeballs (with The Octopus Project) is fantastic as well.

I've been in a post rock mood lately for some reason, and this is up there pretty high in my personal favorites.

sidewinder · 03-11-2010, 01:26 PM

Clark - Totems Flare

I've had this since it came out last year, I just happen to be digging it right now. I wasn't sure how to feel about it at first, as the vocals were something new for him. Musically there were stellar moments, but the vocals distracted. Luckily they're not on each track. The more I listen to it though the more I just realize it's just a damn fun record, and I shouldn't take it too seriously. It wins. I just hope he doesn't increase the amount of vocals on the next record. I can tolerate this amount even if I prefer it mostly instrumental. Truth is at times it sounds like nothing more than a vocal sample, which I've always been a fan of. It's not like he's crooning or something.

And while mastered a bit on the loud side, the production is pretty damn nice.

lucifer_sam · 03-11-2010, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Engine

..except by marriage.

But, yeah, great album.

For some reason I couldn't make the connection considering he was already dead by then. My mistake. Oh and:

Roy Harper - Stormcock (1971)

Hey. Pay attention, you indie-folk clowns. This is how it's done right. Beautiful vocal and guitar arrangements yield a simple yet extraordinary folk album. Hats off.

sidewinder · 03-11-2010, 06:04 PM

Three Trapped Tigers - EP2

This is cool. Like a mix of Tortoise (new heavier style and old more mellow), Cougar, and 65daysofstatic and some spastic math rock tendencies thrown in for good measure. The electronics might be a little more pronounced, but the drumming is right up front too. The song '7' in particular is grabbing me. I just played their first EP before this and liked it too, and they have a 3rd coming out soon apparently. Excitement!

loveissucide · 03-11-2010, 06:50 PM

The Go-Betweens- 16 Lovers Lane
Pretty much stereotypical 80's indie, but perfected.

Anteater · 03-11-2010, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by lucifer_sam

For some reason I couldn't make the connection considering he was already dead by then. My mistake. Oh and:

Roy Harper - Stormcock (1971)

Hey. Pay attention, you indie-folk clowns. This is how it's done right. Beautiful vocal and guitar arrangements yield a simple yet extraordinary folk album. Hats off.

How strange. I got this just last night myself; top shelf scotch so far; makes most of today's acclaimed singer/songwriters look like toddlers.

As for me'self-

Gungfly - Please Be Quiet (2009)

An intriguing solo album from the vocalist of one of modern prog. rock's best groups, Beardfish. Contemporary yet vintage, there's some fantastic sonic spirit at work here that I'm really enjoying.

Oh, and 'On and On' is extremely catchy.

scottsy · 03-11-2010, 07:14 PM

Redneck Wonderland - Midnight Oil

Twelve or so years on, it's still a magnificently, intense, fun and yes, still quite relevant album...

Violent & Funky · 03-11-2010, 09:52 PM

I've been in a kinda raw, stripped-down mood:

duga · 03-11-2010, 10:12 PM

The Flashbulb - Kirlian Selections

Thanks to Freebase's recommendation of these guys, I have been thoroughly enjoying this album.

~~James~~ · 03-12-2010, 10:56 AM

Picked this up for two pound in a book shop its pretty good not their best but still good
Choice Tracks:Hey Now What You Doing,Waiting For The Sirens Call,Guilt Is A Useless Emotion

Got this on a free download and it's great, one of the better mashups I have heard
Choice Tracks:99 Anthems,Dirt Off Your Android, No Karma

Great Album, Great Band. I love brody's vocals and lyrics and this is possibly my favourite by them im yet to get into Spinerette but listening to this has put me in the mood so I may pursue them tonight
Choice Tracks:City Of Angels, Seneca Falls, Lordy Lordy

03-11-2010, 01:26 PM	#3532 (permalink)
sidewinder Engorged Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,536	Clark - Totems Flare I've had this since it came out last year, I just happen to be digging it right now. I wasn't sure how to feel about it at first, as the vocals were something new for him. Musically there were stellar moments, but the vocals distracted. Luckily they're not on each track. The more I listen to it though the more I just realize it's just a damn fun record, and I shouldn't take it too seriously. It wins. I just hope he doesn't increase the amount of vocals on the next record. I can tolerate this amount even if I prefer it mostly instrumental. Truth is at times it sounds like nothing more than a vocal sample, which I've always been a fan of. It's not like he's crooning or something. And while mastered a bit on the loud side, the production is pretty damn nice. __________________ last.fm \| my collection on RYM \| vinyl instagram @allthatyouseeandhear I'd love to see your signature/links too, but the huge and obnoxious ones have caused me to block all signatures. Last edited by sidewinder; 03-11-2010 at 01:35 PM.

03-11-2010, 06:04 PM	#3534 (permalink)
sidewinder Engorged Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,536	Three Trapped Tigers - EP2 This is cool. Like a mix of Tortoise (new heavier style and old more mellow), Cougar, and 65daysofstatic and some spastic math rock tendencies thrown in for good measure. The electronics might be a little more pronounced, but the drumming is right up front too. The song '7' in particular is grabbing me. I just played their first EP before this and liked it too, and they have a 3rd coming out soon apparently. Excitement! __________________ last.fm \| my collection on RYM \| vinyl instagram @allthatyouseeandhear I'd love to see your signature/links too, but the huge and obnoxious ones have caused me to block all signatures.

03-11-2010, 06:50 PM	#3535 (permalink)
loveissucide Himself Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Leuven ,Belgium, via Ireland Posts: 1,325	The Go-Betweens- 16 Lovers Lane Pretty much stereotypical 80's indie, but perfected. __________________ www.last.fm/user/p-mccusker http://www.mixcloud.com/pmccusker www.valjester.wordpress.com

03-11-2010, 07:14 PM	#3537 (permalink)
scottsy Untalented Drummer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sussex, Wisconsin Posts: 2,900	Redneck Wonderland - Midnight Oil Twelve or so years on, it's still a magnificently, intense, fun and yes, still quite relevant album... __________________ "If you're like me, then it's possible you're a clone generated from my stolen DNA. I suggest you turn yourself in for destruction immediately" - Shaun Micallef.

03-11-2010, 10:12 PM	#3539 (permalink)
duga MB quadrant's JM Vincent Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 3,762	The Flashbulb - Kirlian Selections Thanks to Freebase's recommendation of these guys, I have been thoroughly enjoying this album. __________________ Confusion will be my epitaph...

03-11-2010, 09:52 PM	#3538 (permalink)
Violent & Funky FUNky Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Midland, MI Posts: 2,482	I've been in a kinda raw, stripped-down mood:

03-12-2010, 10:56 AM	#3540 (permalink)
~~James~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 4,483	Picked this up for two pound in a book shop its pretty good not their best but still good Choice Tracks:Hey Now What You Doing,Waiting For The Sirens Call,Guilt Is A Useless Emotion Got this on a free download and it's great, one of the better mashups I have heard Choice Tracks:99 Anthems,Dirt Off Your Android, No Karma Great Album, Great Band. I love brody's vocals and lyrics and this is possibly my favourite by them im yet to get into Spinerette but listening to this has put me in the mood so I may pursue them tonight Choice Tracks:City Of Angels, Seneca Falls, Lordy Lordy