Albums You're Digging II

sidewinder · 05-02-2013, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by duga

The Besnard Lakes - Until In Excess, Imperceptible UFO

God damn...so so good. These guys keep getting better with every album. It seems they figure out what they do best with each album they release, and instead of resulting in music that sounds the same, they explore those areas even more. This is way better than I could have expected, and I loved their last album The Besnard Lakes are the Roaring Night (also highly recommended). This time around, they beef up their atmospheric emotive side but keep their indie roots going strong, creating a pretty original sound. I'm on my second listen and I'll probably listen to it again before the day is up.

I don't put much stock in RYM ratings, but they've got the albums rated best to worst starting with the debut. So far I've only heard the first two, and much preferred the first one. I haven't gone back to the second album for a second listen yet. But because I was sitting here at work without playing any music, I just put this new one on.

duga · 05-02-2013, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by sidewinder

I don't put much stock in RYM ratings, but they've got the albums rated best to worst starting with the debut. So far I've only heard the first two, and much preferred the first one. I haven't gone back to the second album for a second listen yet. But because I was sitting here at work without playing any music, I just put this new one on.

That's interesting...I thought their second was better. Of course, I started with that one so maybe that had an impact on my opinion. Plus, I love atmosphere more than anything. The second album had more of it...and their new has even more. This is good for me.

I'm interested to know what you think once you've given it a listen.

Justthefacts · 05-05-2013, 10:51 AM

Epic - Sharon Van Ettan

This record just gets better with each listen. She's starting to become one of my new favorite chick singer/songwriters.

sidewinder · 05-02-2013, 02:02 PM

See I'm less into atmospheric stuff, that explains it. Wrapping up the last track now, and as a whole I think I liked this album better than ...Are the Dark Horse, but it's still too atmospheric for my tastes at the moment. I got bored with post-rock a few years ago because it was all the same mood from every band. I just found the first album a lot more interesting and rock-based which is what I like more. I thought the new album was fine enough just not what I'm looking for.

SATCHMO · 05-02-2013, 09:30 PM

Various Artist - The Rza Presents Shaolin Soul Selection vol. 1

You know when you take Wu Tang mastermind The RZA and give him free reign of the vault at Stax Records the outcome is going to be some great Wu-Tang inspired soul music.

crazed · 05-04-2013, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by SATCHMO

Various Artist - The Rza Presents Shaolin Soul Selection vol. 1
You know when you take Wu Tang mastermind The RZA and give him free reign of the vault at Stax Records the outcome is going to be some great Wu-Tang inspired soul music.

That is a great collection, I'm glad I picked up a copy.

Daniel Bachman ~ Oh Be Joyful

Bachman's music is all acoustic guitar instrumental. He labels his recordings "psychedelic Appalachia" which is a pretty good description of his haunting backwoods songs. "The Bridge of Flowers", "Perigree Moon" and "7 West 45th St." are my favorites along with the 11 min. plus "Sita Ram (Who Is God)" which could be featured in some dusky, atmospheric zombie flick. Maybe the highlight is the rousing medley of "Rove Ryley Rove/Wild Bill Jones/Darling Cory" which makes it difficult not dancing to. I don't know if I'd lump this in with Gothic Americana, maybe it's on a side step to the Twilight Zone.

Paedantic Basterd · 05-03-2013, 11:57 PM

This is the darkest Knife album yet, and I think it is awesome. Plus, references to Judith Butler, Michel Foucault and Margaret Atwood tickle me. I admit though, that for casual enjoyment, I have omitted the about 25 minutes of material, because I found that I didn't enjoy cleaving the album into two discs nor really feel that it flowed with a half hour of dark-ambience sandwiched in the middle. Still though, best Knife album yet and thus far my favourite of the year.

WWWP · 05-06-2013, 04:34 PM

I'm a sucker for bedroom/basement recordings. This album is all over the place in it's fuzzy brilliance. Songs range from sweet, soulful anthems such as:

to short, raunchy, pussy-anthems such as:

Good stuff.

**Goofle** · 05-06-2013, 05:37 PM

^ Yeah, cool album.

crazed · 05-06-2013, 10:09 PM

Charles Douglas - Not Your Kind of Music

Double cd compilation of Douglas' releases. 67 songs in all in the style of Daniel Johnston, Jonathan Richman and the Legendary Stardust Cowboy. Douglas could be lumped in with similar troubled, outsider artists. In his case he got his act together and became a successful writer under a different name. Favorite songs out of many- "Drivin' Around". "'Another Boring Song About Wynona Ryder", "Super High" and "Monkey Island".

V/A - London Is the Place for Me 5 & 6: Afro-Cubism

This is a great series & this double cd set is the best yet in the series. Calypso, jazz, early ska & reggae from late '50s - early '60s London. Favorite tracks: Mighty Terror's "Patricia Gone With Millicent", "Mambo Contempo" by Ginger Johnson, and West African Rhythm Brothers' "Jekafo Ju Agbawo". I love that Afro-Caribbean sound so enjoying this album is easy for me.

05-02-2013, 02:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
sidewinder Engorged Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,536	See I'm less into atmospheric stuff, that explains it. Wrapping up the last track now, and as a whole I think I liked this album better than ...Are the Dark Horse, but it's still too atmospheric for my tastes at the moment. I got bored with post-rock a few years ago because it was all the same mood from every band. I just found the first album a lot more interesting and rock-based which is what I like more. I thought the new album was fine enough just not what I'm looking for. __________________ 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.

05-02-2013, 09:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
SATCHMO Al Dente Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 4,847	Various Artist - The Rza Presents Shaolin Soul Selection vol. 1 You know when you take Wu Tang mastermind The RZA and give him free reign of the vault at Stax Records the outcome is going to be some great Wu-Tang inspired soul music.

05-03-2013, 11:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
Paedantic Basterd Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 5,184	This is the darkest Knife album yet, and I think it is awesome. Plus, references to Judith Butler, Michel Foucault and Margaret Atwood tickle me. I admit though, that for casual enjoyment, I have omitted the about 25 minutes of material, because I found that I didn't enjoy cleaving the album into two discs nor really feel that it flowed with a half hour of dark-ambience sandwiched in the middle. Still though, best Knife album yet and thus far my favourite of the year.

05-06-2013, 10:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
crazed Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Indiana Posts: 552	Charles Douglas - Not Your Kind of Music Double cd compilation of Douglas' releases. 67 songs in all in the style of Daniel Johnston, Jonathan Richman and the Legendary Stardust Cowboy. Douglas could be lumped in with similar troubled, outsider artists. In his case he got his act together and became a successful writer under a different name. Favorite songs out of many- "Drivin' Around". "'Another Boring Song About Wynona Ryder", "Super High" and "Monkey Island". V/A - London Is the Place for Me 5 & 6: Afro-Cubism This is a great series & this double cd set is the best yet in the series. Calypso, jazz, early ska & reggae from late '50s - early '60s London. Favorite tracks: Mighty Terror's "Patricia Gone With Millicent", "Mambo Contempo" by Ginger Johnson, and West African Rhythm Brothers' "Jekafo Ju Agbawo". I love that Afro-Caribbean sound so enjoying this album is easy for me.