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Bulldog · 11-16-2009, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by mojopinuk

Glad you liked the album Bulldog. I thought you would like that one. I owe you one review which im seriously gonna have to try and get done today.

If it's too much fuss don't worry about it. So long as you actually listened to it (which I noticed you did from your LastFM sig chart thing), that's cool.

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Originally Posted by Zarko

I'll give it a shot

Good man

Everyone's gonna be paired up on Wednesday, so there's still time for a few more folks to come forward if they want.

Stone Birds · 11-16-2009, 08:24 AM

neither me or dollarsandcents have sent our album, so i guess im not going to be in the next one (uploading a file with more than 20mb is fucking hard)

Mojo · 11-16-2009, 08:40 AM

It shouldnt be. I use mediafire and one of mine is 130mb.

+81 · 11-16-2009, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by RezZ

Think you could hit me up with a link?

Sure thing. I'll pm you tonight.

Stone Birds · 11-17-2009, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by mojopinuk

It shouldnt be. I use mediafire and one of mine is 130mb.

i tried mediafire and it kept restarting the upload

+81 · 11-17-2009, 11:13 AM

Those sites don't work for me like they used to either. A reason I am less eager to offer upping something these days.

Mojo · 11-18-2009, 04:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Stone Birds

i tried mediafire and it kept restarting the upload

I tried to upload something to mediafire the other day and it said it had failed. I tried again, it said it had failed at about 94% or something and was generally just being a bitch. However the link was still in my files and as far as im aware it worked just fine.

Mojo · 11-18-2009, 05:27 AM

BULLDOG sent me

ELVIS COSTELLO AND THE ATTRACTIONS - GET HAPPY!!! (1980)

I knew fine well how much Bulldog loved this guy and had read a lot of his reviews, probably watched one or two video's he had posted but there was always something holding me back with Costello. I'm not quite sure what it was, his voice may have had something to do with it as for some reason i've never been a big fan of it but whatever the reason Costello has never done anything for me on any level. With that said it may sound like it would have been a bit of a disappointment to get some Costello from Bulldog this week but i actually welcomed the opportunity.

His discography is quite lengthy and therefore daunting to a newcomer so it was good to get a record BD has chosen for me, as our music tastes may not be entirely similar on every level but i certainly respect a recommendation of his and also it meant i would finally listen to a Costello record in its entirety.

On first listen the album offered no surprises to be honest. Even in my novice status i think this was kind of what i had expected (im sure you may argue this mate, and if you do i will listen

) but i felt the title of the record was rather suiting to the music as it was very upbeat, in places very infectious and offered one or two melodies that would then be stuck in my head for the next few days. However, this was probably my initial assesment in its entirety. Writing a review for this at this stage was going to be a real bitch.

I don't know whether because it had managed to get in my head or just because i felt one more listen was just good manners before i gave my verdict but im listening to it again right now. My music taste is expanding all the time but if i had to name some of my favourite genres i would have to mention doom, blues and trip hop which upon reflection offer a large amount of artists making music that i can chill out to or just outright be depressed to so after a long sleep and a cup of coffee this album almost serves as a slap in the face to start the day on a bit of a high.

The melodies are fantastic, the drumming is tight, there are some very infectious, poppy chorus' and i really don't know how its possible to listen to this album without feeling somewhat uplifted by it. The vocals are becoming less a negative aspect for me as they becomes more a part of the music. "King Horse" and "Human Touch" are tracks i can see getting added to a couple of different playlists on my ipod, the bluesy "Beaten to the Punch" is another possible favourite and i can already sense that maybe future plays of this album will offer up more favourites to single out that i have been overlooking so far until theres not really much room left for poor tracks or filler.

I am finding a lot more substance the second time around. I haven't had a chance to really take notice of the lyrics just yet but musically it's a very strong record and certainly theres more here than the odd catchy chorus.

This may not be amongst my best reviews, sorry mate, but even after a ridiculously long sleep im still feeling a bit wiped and there are certain words or phrases i just find myself desperately reaching for at present and not finding. I'm sure i wanted to say more about it than i have. I do think however that this will become an album that gets a fair few spins in the future when i need something positive and upbeat.

Bulldog · 11-18-2009, 05:57 AM

Great to hear you liked it mate. Funnily enough, first impressions for me weren't exactly mindblowing either - I remember buying the CD all those years ago and actually thinking it was all a bit turgid. No surprises, as you said. Very few of the guy's albums I liked from the word go. More often than not, with my favourites of his discography, it's been a case of repeated listenings being so rewarding. It's why I think a lot of people stop with My Aim Is True - such a great album that has an instant, often positive impact, unlike the albums I'd actually call my favourites.

Whenever you're up for some more Costello, let me know and I'll get something uploaded for you.

And on that note, I'll be pairing us all up later this evening (GMT). If anyone else wants in, it's not too late.

Bulldog · 11-18-2009, 10:06 AM

And so the results are in...

NumberNineDream<--->Zarko
Terrible Lizard<--->Bulldog
MusicPhantom13<--->+81

So, two weeks to get a load of the album you're sent and give some feedback on it here. We're looking for albums with a wintry feel as per this one's theme.

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11-16-2009, 08:40 AM	#843 (permalink)
Mojo Melancholia Eternally Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: England Posts: 5,018	It shouldnt be. I use mediafire and one of mine is 130mb. __________________ Last.FM \| Echoes and Dust

11-17-2009, 11:13 AM	#846 (permalink)
+81 Rats off to ya! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: House of the Ju-Ju Queen Posts: 1,609	Those sites don't work for me like they used to either. A reason I am less eager to offer upping something these days. __________________ My Music on: Facebook Last.fm My Last.fm My Poor Ol' Neglected Journal

11-18-2009, 05:27 AM	#848 (permalink)
Mojo Melancholia Eternally Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: England Posts: 5,018	BULLDOG sent me ELVIS COSTELLO AND THE ATTRACTIONS - GET HAPPY!!! (1980) I knew fine well how much Bulldog loved this guy and had read a lot of his reviews, probably watched one or two video's he had posted but there was always something holding me back with Costello. I'm not quite sure what it was, his voice may have had something to do with it as for some reason i've never been a big fan of it but whatever the reason Costello has never done anything for me on any level. With that said it may sound like it would have been a bit of a disappointment to get some Costello from Bulldog this week but i actually welcomed the opportunity. His discography is quite lengthy and therefore daunting to a newcomer so it was good to get a record BD has chosen for me, as our music tastes may not be entirely similar on every level but i certainly respect a recommendation of his and also it meant i would finally listen to a Costello record in its entirety. On first listen the album offered no surprises to be honest. Even in my novice status i think this was kind of what i had expected (im sure you may argue this mate, and if you do i will listen ) but i felt the title of the record was rather suiting to the music as it was very upbeat, in places very infectious and offered one or two melodies that would then be stuck in my head for the next few days. However, this was probably my initial assesment in its entirety. Writing a review for this at this stage was going to be a real bitch. I don't know whether because it had managed to get in my head or just because i felt one more listen was just good manners before i gave my verdict but im listening to it again right now. My music taste is expanding all the time but if i had to name some of my favourite genres i would have to mention doom, blues and trip hop which upon reflection offer a large amount of artists making music that i can chill out to or just outright be depressed to so after a long sleep and a cup of coffee this album almost serves as a slap in the face to start the day on a bit of a high. The melodies are fantastic, the drumming is tight, there are some very infectious, poppy chorus' and i really don't know how its possible to listen to this album without feeling somewhat uplifted by it. The vocals are becoming less a negative aspect for me as they becomes more a part of the music. "King Horse" and "Human Touch" are tracks i can see getting added to a couple of different playlists on my ipod, the bluesy "Beaten to the Punch" is another possible favourite and i can already sense that maybe future plays of this album will offer up more favourites to single out that i have been overlooking so far until theres not really much room left for poor tracks or filler. I am finding a lot more substance the second time around. I haven't had a chance to really take notice of the lyrics just yet but musically it's a very strong record and certainly theres more here than the odd catchy chorus. This may not be amongst my best reviews, sorry mate, but even after a ridiculously long sleep im still feeling a bit wiped and there are certain words or phrases i just find myself desperately reaching for at present and not finding. I'm sure i wanted to say more about it than i have. I do think however that this will become an album that gets a fair few spins in the future when i need something positive and upbeat. __________________ Last.FM \| Echoes and Dust

11-18-2009, 05:57 AM	#849 (permalink)
Bulldog why bother? Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: UK Posts: 4,840	Great to hear you liked it mate. Funnily enough, first impressions for me weren't exactly mindblowing either - I remember buying the CD all those years ago and actually thinking it was all a bit turgid. No surprises, as you said. Very few of the guy's albums I liked from the word go. More often than not, with my favourites of his discography, it's been a case of repeated listenings being so rewarding. It's why I think a lot of people stop with My Aim Is True - such a great album that has an instant, often positive impact, unlike the albums I'd actually call my favourites. Whenever you're up for some more Costello, let me know and I'll get something uploaded for you. And on that note, I'll be pairing us all up later this evening (GMT). If anyone else wants in, it's not too late.

11-18-2009, 10:06 AM	#850 (permalink)
Bulldog why bother? Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: UK Posts: 4,840	And so the results are in... NumberNineDream<--->Zarko Terrible Lizard<--->Bulldog MusicPhantom13<--->+81 So, two weeks to get a load of the album you're sent and give some feedback on it here. We're looking for albums with a wintry feel as per this one's theme.