Albums You're Digging II

03-31-2014, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Goofle11

What did you think of the Jon Connor album?

I liked it a lot, the guy clearly has a lot of talent but it just made me want to listen to the original material to be honest. I don't know if I see much value in retreading old ground, in the grand scheme of things.

**Goofle** · 03-31-2014, 06:32 PM

I love a lot of Kanye's music but some of the songs are simply far superior in my opinion.

sidewinder · 03-31-2014, 10:59 PM

Liars - Mess (2014)
I wasn't sure I'd like this based on samples I initially heard and the intro to the first track. But even just after the first spin I knew I was into this. Definitely a shift for them, but that's the case with each album. Surprised I haven't seen any mention of it around here yet. Also the New Release Rating forum is really lacking lately.

**Janszoon** · 04-01-2014, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by sidewinder

Liars - Mess (2014)
I wasn't sure I'd like this based on samples I initially heard and the intro to the first track. But even just after the first spin I knew I was into this. Definitely a shift for them, but that's the case with each album. Surprised I haven't seen any mention of it around here yet. Also the New Release Rating forum is really lacking lately.

Ooo, I had no idea they had a new album coming out. How would you describe the style of this one?

sidewinder · 04-01-2014, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Janszoon

Ooo, I had no idea they had a new album coming out. How would you describe the style of this one?

Synth punk? There's some Dance Punk to it but that term makes me think of The Rapture and they piss me off. When the first track kicks off you think they've gone tech house or something, but that goes away and it remains very electronic but cool. I think synth punk is the best way I can describe it. It's not overly crazy or loud - tends to get more chill toward the end as well.

**Janszoon** · 04-01-2014, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by sidewinder

Synth punk? There's some Dance Punk to it but that term makes me think of The Rapture and they piss me off. When the first track kicks off you think they've gone tech house or something, but that goes away and it remains very electronic but cool. I think synth punk is the best way I can describe it. It's not overly crazy or loud - tends to get more chill toward the end as well.

Sounds cool. A friend of mine sent me this video earlier today which I liked as well:

Trollheart · 04-09-2014, 01:07 PM

Coven of the wolves --- When Bitter Spring Sleeps

Pagan metal or new-age with a metal edge? Hard to say really. This is actually a one-man show, where all instruments are played by Lord Sardonyx (yeah I know) who seems to have a real affinity with nature. Acoustic ballads switch with heavier, more metal riffs and some amazing lyrics. The closing track is just like eight minutes of a rainstorm, no music. Keep an eye on this guy.

crazed · 04-01-2014, 01:37 PM

Slakah The Beatchild Soul Movement Vol 2

Slakah took 6 years to release his follow-up and for me, it was worth the wait. I've heard the new album described as "soulful hip-hop" and that's fairly accurate. More experimental, organic & lyrical than the first album- and I prefer the mix of R&B genres to the more straightforward contemporary R&B sound of that first release.

Ninetales · 04-02-2014, 11:54 AM

Like taking a late night walk some place humid.

**Frownland** · 04-09-2014, 02:44 PM

L'Orange - The Orchid Days

Great jazzy trip-hop right here. I hadn't listened to any of L'Orange's other releases but now I'm seriously inclined to. There are a lot of old jazz samples as well as sound bites from old films that work together very well. This album features Erik Todd Dellums, Erica Lane, Homeboy Sandman, Blu, Jeremiah Jae, and Billy Woods, the latter's track is the best on the album.

03-31-2014, 10:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
sidewinder Engorged Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,536	Liars - Mess (2014) I wasn't sure I'd like this based on samples I initially heard and the intro to the first track. But even just after the first spin I knew I was into this. Definitely a shift for them, but that's the case with each album. Surprised I haven't seen any mention of it around here yet. Also the New Release Rating forum is really lacking lately. __________________ 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.

04-09-2014, 01:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,996	Coven of the wolves --- When Bitter Spring Sleeps Pagan metal or new-age with a metal edge? Hard to say really. This is actually a one-man show, where all instruments are played by Lord Sardonyx (yeah I know) who seems to have a real affinity with nature. Acoustic ballads switch with heavier, more metal riffs and some amazing lyrics. The closing track is just like eight minutes of a rainstorm, no music. Keep an eye on this guy. __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018

04-09-2014, 02:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
Frownland SOPHIE FOREVER Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: East of the Southern North American West Posts: 35,541	L'Orange - The Orchid Days Great jazzy trip-hop right here. I hadn't listened to any of L'Orange's other releases but now I'm seriously inclined to. There are a lot of old jazz samples as well as sound bites from old films that work together very well. This album features Erik Todd Dellums, Erica Lane, Homeboy Sandman, Blu, Jeremiah Jae, and Billy Woods, the latter's track is the best on the album. __________________ Studies show that when a given norm is changed in the face of the unchanging, the remaining contradictions will parallel the truth. d e a f b o x

04-01-2014, 01:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
crazed Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Indiana Posts: 552	Slakah The Beatchild Soul Movement Vol 2 Slakah took 6 years to release his follow-up and for me, it was worth the wait. I've heard the new album described as "soulful hip-hop" and that's fairly accurate. More experimental, organic & lyrical than the first album- and I prefer the mix of R&B genres to the more straightforward contemporary R&B sound of that first release.

04-02-2014, 11:54 AM	#9 (permalink)
Ninetales Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: livin wild Posts: 2,179	Like taking a late night walk some place humid.