Albums You're Digging II

sidewinder · 11-16-2010, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by duga

I don't mind Garbage, they've put out some cool sounding music. I like how they are incredibly polished and overproduced but still manage to come off sounding alternative. I do prefer his production work, though. He has been a little careless in the bands he chooses to produce these days, but I think that is more lack of opportunity than anything.

Oh wait he's actually a member of Garbage - I didn't realize that. Not a fan of any songs I have heard though. True that recent stuff - including Garbage IMO - is not very interesting. Foo Fighters? Bleh.

sidewinder · 11-16-2010, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by dankrsta

I'm honestly not sure what album would I recommend to a Sonic Youth noob. My introduction to them was EVOL and I ended up being a huge fan. Maybe Daydream Nation is a good starting point, 'cause not only is it a great album (one of their very best), it also ties together their early deconstructive phase to their more rock oriented one.

Daydream Nation was my start but it took a few spins - spread out over some time - to really enjoy it. I think it's a bit too long for a starter album.

Charlemagne · 11-16-2010, 02:57 PM

Crywank- James Is Going To Die Soon

As a 20 year old sad sack, I really relate to this 20 year old sad sack, his lyrics are great, and he sings with great passion too. I can listen to this all day.

jackhammer · 11-16-2010, 05:14 PM

Crywank - isn't that what you do when you don't have a girlfriend?

**Janszoon** · 11-16-2010, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Charlemagne

Crywank- James Is Going To Die Soon

That is probably the greatest alias for a musician that I've ever heard of in my life.

Charlemagne · 11-16-2010, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jackhammer

Crywank - isn't that what you do when you don't have a girlfriend?

Zing. Not bad, not bad. That's actually a variation of how he got that nickname.

Nine Black Poppies · 11-16-2010, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Janszoon

That is probably the greatest alias for a musician that I've ever heard of in my life.

Agreed. I'm downloading it pretty much based on that alone.
Although the description offered doesn't hurt.

NSW · 11-16-2010, 08:28 PM

DJ Shadow - Endtroducing

I was very interested to get my hands on this (it helped that the person who told me about it was completely psyched), but when I downloaded it, I just had this feeling that all the songs would sound the same and bleed together. Not so. Surprisingly eclectic, each song had me eager to hear what the next one would sound like, how it would be different. A funky/trippy/ambient/jazzy hip hop album...just what I've needed lately.

Thanks Satchmo.

Queen Boo · 11-16-2010, 08:58 PM

The Pain Teens are a female fronted 90s noiserock band. This is my favorite album in their discog. Its hard and interesting with moments of vulnerability and absolutely brilliant lyrics.
There's also an ode to the abortion pill.

sidewinder · 11-17-2010, 12:36 PM

Quicksand - Slip (1993)

I've had this album for quite some time, but bob.'s recent post (mini song review thread?) prompted me to throw it on the 'ol iPod. Really a kickin' album straddling the line between post-hardcore and "alternative rock" in the 90s (more post-hardcore than mainstream, but nearly as accessible as Helmet was around Meantime). Obviously there is some Fugazi influence, but many people - myself included - detect similaries with early Tool. So mash those 3 sounds together - bam. They also often remind me of Fireside, a Swedish post-hardcore band that had a bit less abrasive yet rougher sound - almost like a Quicksand-lite. They released their debut a year after Slip came out - but formed in 92. So if you like this maybe check out Fireside's Fantastic Four (94) and Do Not Tailgate (95).

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Charlemagne Say something vague Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,551	Crywank- James Is Going To Die Soon As a 20 year old sad sack, I really relate to this 20 year old sad sack, his lyrics are great, and he sings with great passion too. I can listen to this all day. __________________ Charlemagne had eyes like a lover, but last winter there was weather and his eyes they iced right over. My Last.fm

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jackhammer Ba and Be. Join Date: May 2007 Location: This Is England Posts: 17,331	Crywank - isn't that what you do when you don't have a girlfriend? __________________ It be my music and film collection. “A cynic by experience, a romantic by inclination and now a hero by necessity.”

11-16-2010, 08:28 PM	#5938 (permalink)
NSW Bigger and Better Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Texas girl living in the UK Posts: 2,596	DJ Shadow - Endtroducing I was very interested to get my hands on this (it helped that the person who told me about it was completely psyched), but when I downloaded it, I just had this feeling that all the songs would sound the same and bleed together. Not so. Surprisingly eclectic, each song had me eager to hear what the next one would sound like, how it would be different. A funky/trippy/ambient/jazzy hip hop album...just what I've needed lately. Thanks Satchmo. __________________ Hi.

11-17-2010, 12:36 PM	#5940 (permalink)
sidewinder Engorged Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,536	Quicksand - Slip (1993) I've had this album for quite some time, but bob.'s recent post (mini song review thread?) prompted me to throw it on the 'ol iPod. Really a kickin' album straddling the line between post-hardcore and "alternative rock" in the 90s (more post-hardcore than mainstream, but nearly as accessible as Helmet was around Meantime). Obviously there is some Fugazi influence, but many people - myself included - detect similaries with early Tool. So mash those 3 sounds together - bam. They also often remind me of Fireside, a Swedish post-hardcore band that had a bit less abrasive yet rougher sound - almost like a Quicksand-lite. They released their debut a year after Slip came out - but formed in 92. So if you like this maybe check out Fireside's Fantastic Four (94) and Do Not Tailgate (95). __________________ 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.