Albums You're Digging II

Phantom Limb · 04-05-2012, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Pedestrian

Ah man, you've got to do Boxer next.

Is it better than High Violet?

Paedantic Basterd · 04-05-2012, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Phantom Limb

Is it better than High Violet?

It's their best, a classic, and one of my favourite albums full stop.

Phantom Limb · 04-05-2012, 08:46 PM

It's downloading as I type this message.

thespins · 04-05-2012, 09:19 PM

Just checked out Boxer today, first listen to the National too. I'm very impressed, wished I checked them out sooner!

LoathsomePete · 04-06-2012, 01:29 PM

OSI - Fire Make Thunder (2012)

I'm enjoying this album a lot more than I thought I would. There's nothing particularly new about it, it's a blend of riffy alternative rock/metal with a slight electronic variation. It's very reminiscent of the last few Porcupine Tree albums, Fear of a Blank Planet (2007) being the most obvious influence. Despite that, the album has no real glaring faults, it just kind of does its own thing well enough to pass the time and has a few memorable songs that you might still care about 6-months from now.

Sneer · 04-07-2012, 12:32 PM

Lower Dens - Nootropic.

Been waiting for this for a while, and I've finally got my hands on a leak. Initial opinion is positive; it's a sonically adventurous indie album that encompasses Krautrock, ambient and post-punk influences. There's a droney, shoegazing quality to it too, which always goes down well with me.

Here's my single of the year thus far;

DoctorSoft · 04-08-2012, 12:01 AM

It's absurd how much better this is than I remember it. The best album I've re"discovered" in a loooooong time.

~~James~~ · 04-08-2012, 06:10 PM

Cursive - The Ugly Organ
An old favourite. Celebrating the fact I am seeing them live soon. What an album.

Kendrick Lamar - Section.80
This is amazing. So much better than I expected.

jackhammer · 04-08-2012, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Howard the Duck

ok, i'll confess i hated this upon first listen, cos it really sounds mired in 80s production, it is growing on me, not exactly "ABBA from hell" as they claimed, but still pretty good:-

i also have their "1234" but it was mostly a different line-up and i didn't like that one much

This is a mini classic. A perfect marriage between 80's synth Pop and the German predeliction for electronic experimentation. It's a cold, regimented presentation of how far Pop music can push itself in terms of accessibility.

Key · 04-08-2012, 07:11 PM

Really been enjoying Anathema a lot, specifically this album:

Some incredible doom on that album. I highly recommend it.

04-05-2012, 09:19 PM	#8004 (permalink)
thespins Groupie Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 36	Just checked out Boxer today, first listen to the National too. I'm very impressed, wished I checked them out sooner! __________________ Last FM

04-06-2012, 01:29 PM	#8005 (permalink)
LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	OSI - Fire Make Thunder (2012) I'm enjoying this album a lot more than I thought I would. There's nothing particularly new about it, it's a blend of riffy alternative rock/metal with a slight electronic variation. It's very reminiscent of the last few Porcupine Tree albums, Fear of a Blank Planet (2007) being the most obvious influence. Despite that, the album has no real glaring faults, it just kind of does its own thing well enough to pass the time and has a few memorable songs that you might still care about 6-months from now. __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too

04-07-2012, 12:32 PM	#8006 (permalink)
Sneer Let it drip Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 5,430	Lower Dens - Nootropic. Been waiting for this for a while, and I've finally got my hands on a leak. Initial opinion is positive; it's a sonically adventurous indie album that encompasses Krautrock, ambient and post-punk influences. There's a droney, shoegazing quality to it too, which always goes down well with me. Here's my single of the year thus far; __________________ LastFM Sneer's Emporium of Sound Fright Team radio show

04-08-2012, 12:01 AM	#8007 (permalink)
DoctorSoft Rocket Appliances Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,335	It's absurd how much better this is than I remember it. The best album I've re"discovered" in a loooooong time.

04-08-2012, 06:10 PM	#8008 (permalink)
~~James~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 4,483	Cursive - The Ugly Organ An old favourite. Celebrating the fact I am seeing them live soon. What an album. Kendrick Lamar - Section.80 This is amazing. So much better than I expected.

04-08-2012, 07:11 PM	#8010 (permalink)
Key . Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 13,153	Really been enjoying Anathema a lot, specifically this album: Some incredible doom on that album. I highly recommend it.