The Monthly Music Trading Post (lyrics, singer, blues, country, house)

Dr_Rez · 03-22-2009, 07:32 PM

Done.

Surell · 03-22-2009, 08:53 PM

Ah man, I forgot to mention that Pobody's Nerfect gave me the album. Also that I needed to have the review before Saturday. I thought it said on Saturday. Daaaaamn.

Wait, could I still sign up or not?

Dr_Rez · 03-22-2009, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Surell

Ah man, I forgot to mention that Pobody's Nerfect gave me the album. Also that I needed to have the review before Saturday. I thought it said on Saturday. Daaaaamn.

Wait, could I still sign up or not?

Your the last one, you shall be with me!

Demonoid · 03-23-2009, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by RezZ

Demonoid - dreadnaught

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Alright, I'll have something up soonish, in a day or so at the most

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Surell · 03-23-2009, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by RezZ

Your the last one, you shall be with me!

WHOOO. e

LoathsomePete · 03-26-2009, 01:45 PM

Terrible Lizard was kind enough to send me Current 93's album "Dog Blood Rising". I'm not sure if it's one of those albums that you have to be inebriated when listening to, but in a sober state of mine I could not get into it. However it did go very well on my sleep playlist, the gothic chants did have a soothing effect for me so it wasn't a total loss.

Fruitonica · 03-26-2009, 07:18 PM

In a lot of ways Shad's background reminds me of K'naan. Born in Africa, escapes to Canada and becomes an intelligent underground hip hop artist. After listening to this, I wouldn't put Shad on K'naan's level, but he's not far off and I think he's got better stuff in him than this album.

Shad doesn't have one of the oversized personalities common in hip hop, but he's an amiable guy and very likeable, with a keen sense of humour and a self depreciating slant. From telling you to pirate his material on 'I don't Like To', or rapping about living with his mum on 'The Old Prince Still Lives at Home', with a video that has Shad re-enacting the intro to The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. This song ties into the underlying theme of the record which is maturing, encapsulated by the spoken word intro, 'Princes aren't supposed to grow old. Princes are supposed to grow up and become Kings.'

Lyrically, Shad is quite strong, his lines are simple but intelligent and elegant with a strong emphasis on flow, with imagery and references that work well together. He has a good range of subject matter, a few battle verses, autobiography, and society. On, Brother Watching, the strongest track on the album he examines how blaxploitation negatively shapes the growth of black children.

Now add that to the slew
Of justification the capitalists use
For the new blaxploitation
Many actions excused
In the name of getting cash
That's adversely impactin our youth
With mental slavery, the shackles is loose
And it's hard to cut chains when they attached at the roots

The biggest weakness of the album is it's production which is pretty bland. It's a pity that he didn't follow K'naan's lead and adopt African traits into his music because at the moment it doesn't stand out at all.

Overall it's a solid album, and I'm going to be listening to it for a while to come.

Alfred · 03-26-2009, 07:28 PM

I'm really glad you enjoyed it. Great review. I have yet to give yours a listen, but I really like your description, so I have high hopes.

Terrible Lizard · 03-26-2009, 07:35 PM

Pobodys sent me a amusing album which manages to parody metal, punk, and the ever speeding movement of trends. Devin Townsend has always had the fanboys imagination and it comes together very nicely, many of the tracks are very funny and to me comes off as a Thick as a Brick for the punk/metal struggle in mainstream radio. Brutal and comical, I enjoyed it.

Alfred · 03-26-2009, 07:36 PM

^lol, that sounds pretty awesome.

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03-26-2009, 01:45 PM	#166 (permalink)
LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	Terrible Lizard was kind enough to send me Current 93's album "Dog Blood Rising". I'm not sure if it's one of those albums that you have to be inebriated when listening to, but in a sober state of mine I could not get into it. However it did go very well on my sleep playlist, the gothic chants did have a soothing effect for me so it wasn't a total loss. __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too

03-26-2009, 07:28 PM	#168 (permalink)
Alfred one big soul Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 5,096	I'm really glad you enjoyed it. Great review. I have yet to give yours a listen, but I really like your description, so I have high hopes. __________________ LAST.FM / VINYL COLLECTION / RYM

03-26-2009, 07:35 PM	#169 (permalink)
Terrible Lizard **ER OF HOLES Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Butt**, Nebraska Posts: 1,211	Pobodys sent me a amusing album which manages to parody metal, punk, and the ever speeding movement of trends. Devin Townsend has always had the fanboys imagination and it comes together very nicely, many of the tracks are very funny and to me comes off as a Thick as a Brick for the punk/metal struggle in mainstream radio. Brutal and comical, I enjoyed it. __________________ “YOU ARE SCUM SLUT.” -John Martyn

03-26-2009, 07:36 PM	#170 (permalink)
Alfred one big soul Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 5,096	^lol, that sounds pretty awesome. __________________ LAST.FM / VINYL COLLECTION / RYM

03-26-2009, 07:18 PM	#167 (permalink)
Fruitonica Pale and Wan Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Aus Posts: 917	In a lot of ways Shad's background reminds me of K'naan. Born in Africa, escapes to Canada and becomes an intelligent underground hip hop artist. After listening to this, I wouldn't put Shad on K'naan's level, but he's not far off and I think he's got better stuff in him than this album. Shad doesn't have one of the oversized personalities common in hip hop, but he's an amiable guy and very likeable, with a keen sense of humour and a self depreciating slant. From telling you to pirate his material on 'I don't Like To', or rapping about living with his mum on 'The Old Prince Still Lives at Home', with a video that has Shad re-enacting the intro to The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. This song ties into the underlying theme of the record which is maturing, encapsulated by the spoken word intro, 'Princes aren't supposed to grow old. Princes are supposed to grow up and become Kings.' Lyrically, Shad is quite strong, his lines are simple but intelligent and elegant with a strong emphasis on flow, with imagery and references that work well together. He has a good range of subject matter, a few battle verses, autobiography, and society. On, Brother Watching, the strongest track on the album he examines how blaxploitation negatively shapes the growth of black children. Now add that to the slew Of justification the capitalists use For the new blaxploitation Many actions excused In the name of getting cash That's adversely impactin our youth With mental slavery, the shackles is loose And it's hard to cut chains when they attached at the roots The biggest weakness of the album is it's production which is pretty bland. It's a pity that he didn't follow K'naan's lead and adopt African traits into his music because at the moment it doesn't stand out at all. Overall it's a solid album, and I'm going to be listening to it for a while to come.