Albums You're Digging II

CanwllCorfe · 03-02-2011, 09:26 PM

Arms & Sleepers - Nostalgia for the Absolute

I bought this on a whim, hoping it would be less pop oriented than Matador. Well, it ended up being the most Ambient driven album they've done thus far. It has barely any percussion at all! Oh and it's also unbelievably dark.

DoctorSoft · 03-02-2011, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by duga

Asobi Seksu - Fluorescence

I don't know if I've ever told you this, but I love your music taste. Dowloaded.

Howard the Duck · 03-02-2011, 09:49 PM

been digging for a long time now, really - probably my fave JP

duga · 03-03-2011, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by theuglyorgan

I don't know if I've ever told you this, but I love your music taste. Dowloaded.

Thanks! It always makes my day to hear that. And Asobi Seksu definitely deserve the exposure!

GravitySlips · 03-03-2011, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by dankrsta

I've been meaning to check out Ghost. Thanks for a reminder. They're like Acid Mothers Temple, if I'm not mistaken.

They're somewhat similar, yeah. I haven't quite heard enough of AMT yet to really say too much about them, though. Although I have seen them live, which was fantastic!

Ghost are excellent, though. Well worth checkin' out.

loveissucide · 03-03-2011, 10:59 AM

Exceptionally good songs adeptly played by a highly capable blues-rock band with not a wasted second on it. Tremendous stuff.

Zer0 · 03-03-2011, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by duga

Asobi Seksu - Fluorescence

I downloaded that when it leaked at the start of January and i was fairly satisfied with it. It doesn't quite have the edge of Citrus but it's a very welcome addition to their catalog. 'Perfectly Crystal' is an immense song with killer vocal hooks.

storymilo · 03-03-2011, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Janszoon

Terrifying? I find it pretty fun and tongue-in-cheek.

Isn't it about death and insanity and going to hell and stuff?

I haven't listened but I thought it was considered pretty dark.

duga · 03-03-2011, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Zero1986

I downloaded that when it leaked at the start of January and i was fairly satisfied with it. It doesn't quite have the edge of Citrus but it's a very welcome addition to their catalog. 'Perfectly Crystal' is an immense song with killer vocal hooks.

I listened to Citrus so many times when it first came out that I'm still a bit worn out on it. I agree it has an energy that the later albums don't, but I think that's a good thing. Citrus left me completely satisfied, so I'm done with that sound. I think they are getting much better at making very intricate music which is something I wish more shoegaze bands did. Sure, a wall of guitars sounds cool but sometimes you gotta back it up with some musicianship.

LostBoyScout · 03-04-2011, 12:43 AM

Been Listening to Wild Beasts - Two Dancers the past couple days.

03-02-2011, 09:26 PM	#6571 (permalink)
CanwllCorfe Quiet Man in the Corner Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Pocono Mountains Posts: 2,480	Arms & Sleepers - Nostalgia for the Absolute I bought this on a whim, hoping it would be less pop oriented than Matador. Well, it ended up being the most Ambient driven album they've done thus far. It has barely any percussion at all! Oh and it's also unbelievably dark. __________________ Your eyes were never yet let in to see the majesty and riches of the mind, but dwell in darkness; for your God is blind.

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loveissucide Himself Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Leuven ,Belgium, via Ireland Posts: 1,325	Exceptionally good songs adeptly played by a highly capable blues-rock band with not a wasted second on it. Tremendous stuff. __________________ www.last.fm/user/p-mccusker http://www.mixcloud.com/pmccusker www.valjester.wordpress.com

03-02-2011, 09:49 PM	#6573 (permalink)
Howard the Duck Live by the Sword Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Posts: 9,075	been digging for a long time now, really - probably my fave JP

03-04-2011, 12:43 AM	#6580 (permalink)
LostBoyScout Groupie Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 39	Been Listening to Wild Beasts - Two Dancers the past couple days.