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FETCHER. 12-29-2009 05:28 PM

I want to know what you think of my favourite!

Justice - Cross

Do you need a torrent or download link?

Arya Stark 12-29-2009 05:29 PM

I can't download because my Wi-Fi sucks right now.
I'll add that onto my list of things to do. =P
Thank youu. [=

duga 12-30-2009 02:26 PM

I try to take expand my horizons by following a kind of progression. I'll listen to a band, find something similar, listen to that, find something similar, get into to and so on. Years later, I look at what I like the most now and what I liked when I was first into music and the bands are totally different, yet I can still see the similarities. I find it very hard to step completely out of my element. Chances are if you are just starting to expand, totally changing your tastes will not happen.

So you like Coheed? I love Coheed...I started listening to Coheed because of my love for Rush. Awesome guitars and high distinctive vocals led to an interest in that. Maybe for you it can be reversed...check out the albums Moving Pictures and 2112.

Now, if you want to go a bit more extreme and don't mind heavy more check out Opeth. Very progressive. Amazing AMAZING guitar work. One thing that throws people about this band is the death metal vocals...but he only uses them when they suit that music because he actually uses clean vocals a bit more than the growl. Check out the album Ghost Reveries if that sounds interesting to you.

These albums may not be totally out of your element, but it is a definite expansion. Check these out and then I think one day you will LOVE Mezzanine just because your ear will be tuned more to pick up the subtleties of the music.

Arya Stark 12-30-2009 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duga (Post 791946)
I try to take expand my horizons by following a kind of progression. I'll listen to a band, find something similar, listen to that, find something similar, get into to and so on. Years later, I look at what I like the most now and what I liked when I was first into music and the bands are totally different, yet I can still see the similarities. I find it very hard to step completely out of my element. Chances are if you are just starting to expand, totally changing your tastes will not happen.

So you like Coheed? I love Coheed...I started listening to Coheed because of my love for Rush. Awesome guitars and high distinctive vocals led to an interest in that. Maybe for you it can be reversed...check out the albums Moving Pictures and 2112.

Now, if you want to go a bit more extreme and don't mind heavy more check out Opeth. Very progressive. Amazing AMAZING guitar work. One thing that throws people about this band is the death metal vocals...but he only uses them when they suit that music because he actually uses clean vocals a bit more than the growl. Check out the album Ghost Reveries if that sounds interesting to you.

These albums may not be totally out of your element, but it is a definite expansion. Check these out and then I think one day you will LOVE Mezzanine just because your ear will be tuned more to pick up the subtleties of the music.

Thank you for commenting.
I did try listening to Rush, and I wasn't really into them, I don't know what it was, but maybe I'll try one of the albums you mentioned, anyway. Opeth is an amazing band, I've hears some of their work already, and I'd love to listen to some more, so thank you for that recommendation.
I've actually literally trained myself aurally, so that's not the problem here.
It's more a thing of the mind.
And I suppose I gave off the wrong idea, because I really liked Mezzanine. I'm not sure if you read the whole review through, because it's really long, but it was an album I really want to own.






To Everyone
: I'm not sure this whole idea was taken in quite the way I intended for it to be taken. I mean to broaden my horizons, but I also want to learn to judge music more open mindedly. So the judgments are more for myself to read over than for you to take seriously. I'm taking first impressions of everything, and realizing how I percieve what I listen to at first, and I need to take a step back, and approach with an open mind.
I'm sure if you all notice, you may see that I'm excited to find out how I'm approaching each song differently as the albums progress.

duga 12-30-2009 05:46 PM

I say if you really want to challenge yourself...you being someone who admittedly likes vocals...try out the Campfire Headphase by Boards of Canada. Truly a masterpiece in my mind, no electronic band has come close to this. However, it is all instrumental...but I think if you can get into it you will see how it is truly a desert island kind of album.

I would also be very interested to read a track by track account of your reaction to it.

Arya Stark 12-30-2009 06:23 PM

Ah that's such a good idea, I didn't think about instrumentals.
That way I can try focusing on everything aside from vocals.
Instrumentals made the biggest impact on me in my other thread on this forum. ^_^
I didn't think about that, thank you.

Arya Stark 01-02-2010 10:08 PM

Modest Mouse - Good News For People Who Love Bad News
I decided to listen to Modest Mouse because I’ve heard a lot about them as well.
I’m going to try this one without talking only about the vocals. Bands deserve a chance as a whole.

The Horn Intro was definitely a surprise! I have no idea what I’m in for now, but I’m most definitely excited.
I like the simplicity of the guitar part at the beginning of The World At Large, something anyone could come up with, but it’s well harmonized. ^_^ I like how the background vocals are almost a call and response with the main vocals.
Of course, I love the keyboard instrument. A Vibraphone, if I’m not mistaken… which is one of my main instruments, how beautiful. [=
As NumberNineDream said, it’s very easy on the ears, and I’m really enjoying listening to this, it’s something I can listen to over and over.
And I LOVE how the sound at the end sounds like a broken tape, but even that has a little fitting progression of it’s own.

The third song, Float On I’ve heard already, I think. I like it a lot. I feel like my daddy would like it, hehe, maybe I’ll have him listen to this later. :3
The multiple people at the chorus sounds a little weird to me, but I’m never a fan of things like that. There’s a song on 30 Seconds to Mars’ new CD with a bunch of people singing, and I don’t like that either. >.> Just to give an example. But I definitely still like the song.

Dance Hall makes me want to dance. Not going to lie.
Ohh, I love how Bukowski starts, I like that it’s slow and that the accent is on the upbeat. I think it’s going to be one of my favourites.
Ohh, the Horn Intro is in This Devil’s Workday.


I’m almost done with the album, and I can’t wait to get the Wi-Fi finally, because I definitely want to download this.

I’m on the last song The Good Times Are Killing Me, and the album took me longer to listen to ‘cause I had a hiatus for dinner, but I honestly loved it. Towards the end, it seems like there are more slow, chill songs. It’s a peculiar, but surprisingly GENIUS way to end an album, in my opinion.
Good choice.
Can't wait to own this album. [=
Thank you, Shizotypic.
[=

NumberNineDream 01-02-2010 10:21 PM

I loved being quoted in a review lol.

I haven't listened to that album in particular, but I kinda like Modest Mouse, so I guess I'll get that one soon. Glad to see a new review, and a glad to see you enjoying the new music.

Arya Stark 01-02-2010 10:25 PM

^_^ I had to quote youuu, it was very true.

And you should definitely listen to this album, it's amazing. [= Glad you read, Melissa!. <3

Schizotypic 01-03-2010 12:05 AM

Glad you liked that album, it was one of my firsts. Just keep an eye out on that list of mine, they're all pretty good albums all though a few may take just a tad more spins then this did to hit ya. Who knows, maybe not, they all hit me pretty easy.

I'd suggest that Gram Rabbit album next, it's pretty good but odd. Also it's pretty accessible, and was again one of the firsts things I found that I liked. My next two choices out of the bunch would be the Tears For Fears album or The Murder City Devils one. Both easy listening but again both pretty good and have something interesting about them.

I'm sure there's going to be stuff in your journey that rubs ya the wrong way at first but those are usually the things, in my experience, after a while I end-up loving the most about the album and also the things that make them good even a year later. Also those rough spots for me are usually the things that eventually end-up opening my taste up, widening my acceptance, and letting me really enjoy truly great albums that I wouldn't have been able to enjoy otherwise. It's a slow but fulfilling process and should never be forced but rather not even be acknowledged- it's much better to enjoy it while it is happening by simply keeping an open mind and letting the music get to ya. Music is so fucking amazing when the time is just right.

Arya Stark 01-03-2010 02:21 AM

I work in a really different way though, Schizo.
Things don't just happen for me like that very often.
I have to push things or they'll never get done.

I'm really glad I liked the Modest Mouse album, and I'm sure there'll be many more albums on here I like, but again, it's more so that I'm aware of these albums. So that I have the knowledge of the different artists and everything that's around.
I can now have a conversation, maybe not as substantial as I would like, about the three bands I've been suggested and listened to.
For me, this is really important.
And now I can listen to some more Modest Mouse, and hopefully I'll be able to like some more of their work.
It's all about how I learn, and how I push myself.
I guess I'm kind of challenging myself.

I get the reward of music itself, of course I do. I'm a musician. ^_^ But sometimes you just have to remind yourself there's more out there than you know.
Same way if you want to know something, you just Google it.

I don't know if that makes sense, but it worked in my head.

BTown 01-03-2010 02:30 AM

After taking back my fugazi Recommendation, I'm going to add
Nirvana - In Utero
Operation Ivy - Energy

If you need the links just ask, I'm really interested in what you would think of Energy, , it might not be the right album to choose for the situation you're in though just like I thought with Fugazi..

Schizotypic 01-03-2010 02:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AwwSugar (Post 793659)
I don't know if that makes sense, but it worked in my head.

That made perfect sense, I felt the same way when I was starting out. On second thought I'm just glad that you're motivated and I'm sure you'll enjoy your ride along the way. Looking forward to your next review.

Arya Stark 01-03-2010 02:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BTown787 (Post 793664)
After taking back my fugazi Recommendation, I'm going to add
Nirvana - In Utero
Operation Ivy - Energy

If you need the links just ask, I'm really interested in what you would think of Energy, , it might not be the right album to choose for the situation you're in though just like I thought with Fugazi..

Eh. I can't do links yet. I'm lucky every track to every album is on YouTube from the ones I've already reviewed.
I've heard of Operation Ivy a couple of times.
I'll take the suggestion into great considersation. ^_^

Quote:

Originally Posted by Schizotypic (Post 793669)
That made perfect sense, I felt the same way when I was starting out. On second thought I'm just glad that you're motivated and I'm sure you'll enjoy your ride along the way. Looking forward to your next review.

[[= Thank you. I'm glad I finally explained it well enough for SOMEONE to understand me.
Thank you for everythingg. <3

duga 01-03-2010 02:41 AM

do that boards of canada album i recommended...you will thank yourself...for serious....

Arya Stark 01-03-2010 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duga (Post 793672)
do that boards of canada album i recommended...you will thank yourself...for serious....

I will, I'm just trying to go in some sort of order, haha.

FaSho 01-03-2010 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AwwSugar (Post 793559)
There’s a song on 30 Seconds to Mars’ new CD with a bunch of people singing, and I don’t like that either. >.> Just to give an example.

That's probably because it's by 30 Seconds To Mars.

duga 01-03-2010 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FaSho (Post 793796)
That's probably because it's by 30 Seconds To Mars.

exactly...saw them at lolla one year and i really wanted to punch him in the face. he was such an arrogant prick...then i went and watched requiem for a dream to watch his arm get cut off and then fight club to see his face get torn up....made me feel a bit better.

Arya Stark 01-03-2010 03:37 PM

Okay well I like them.
Thanks though.

FaSho 01-03-2010 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duga (Post 793886)
fight club to see his face get torn up....made me feel a bit better.

One of the best parts of the movie.

Arya Stark 01-15-2010 11:31 AM

Justice - Cross
(For my Kayleigh)

Why is the beginning so familiar?
OH MY GOD. THIS SONG IS BY JUSTICE?!
The first song on this album, Genesis, is amazing. It's the song we'd play at night while we were loading the pit truck at marching band.
We have a video and everything hahaha. I'm so excited. xD
I like that I hardly noticed the change between the songs.

I'm definitely finding myself rocking my head frm side to side, hahaha.
The music is catchy. Not too much to handle.
I like that I can listen to it in almost any setting.
It can be something to listen to while I'm calm or something to blast in the car with or something to dance too.

I never really liked D.A.N.C.E. I've heard it a few times cause a lot of my friends like this album, heh.

I'm surprised, but I liked the track with Uffie after the second time. I first heard it in the Ke$ha thread and I wasn't too fond of it.
I heard it this time, and now I'm pretty sure I want to hear it again. =P

The beginning of Stress is too much for me, so I had to skip it. xD
I don't like repeated sounds like that building up. But I kept listening to it and I felt like I was in a car wash or something. xD

Overall, I really enjoyed the album. Due to the successful download, I can now listen to it at my leisure.

Schizotypic 01-15-2010 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Schizotypic (Post 789111)
  • Tears For Fears - The Hurting
  • The Arcade Fire - Funeral (lyrics are key)
  • Boards Of Canada - Acid Memories EP
  • The Church - Starfish
  • Animal Collective - Strawberry Jam
  • The Flaming Lips - At War With The Mystics
  • Neutral Milk Hotel - In The Aeroplane Over The Sea
  • Gram Rabbit - Music To Start A Cult To
  • Murder City Devils - In Name And Blood
  • MGMT - Oracular Spectacular
  • Michael Andrews - Donnie Darko

Remember to hit me up for one of these when you're interested. The bolded ones might break the ice a bit more but any choice is a good choice, IMO. Good playing on that cover btw.

Arya Stark 01-15-2010 01:18 PM

Actually, if you have any of the links, I'd love to listen to another from your list.
I loved the Modest Mouse but there is only one working link for that, that I know of, and it needs a password.

:love: I'm glad you liked my cover!

trouserjazz 01-15-2010 03:48 PM

Before I went to Uni I was really closwed minded about other genres of music.

Although not as bad as some I stuck bery much to the Alternative Genre whether it be Metal, Indie classic rock whatever really, as long as it was white men with guitars bass and a drum kit.

Then one of my friends gave me some of the best advice ive ever had and to this day I still quote this guy to people, "All music is there to be enjoyed so why would you wanna restrict yourself"

Pretty simple really but absolutely spot on all music appeals to a certain people and therefore it could appeal to you gievn half the chance, whats the worse that could happen, you might not like it. On the other hand you could discover something mindblowing. All music's a journey and that one thing could take you in a completely different directions.

Now I listen to Reggae, Hip Hop, blues, jazz, soul, Dnb, Dustep, Trance, Dub and anything else you might think of. There really is good artists in almost every genre just waitng to be found.

NumberNineDream 01-15-2010 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AwwSugar (Post 810978)
Justice - Cross
(For my Kayleigh)


The beginning of Stress is too much for me, so I had to skip it. xD
I don't like repeated sounds like that building up. But I kept listening to it and I felt like I was in a car wash or something. xD

Overall, I really enjoyed the album. Due to the successful download, I can now listen to it at my leisure.

Stress being the only track on that album that actually impressed me, my suggestion for you would be, to just try to listen to that track. As you are describing a lot of the music out there as "too much for you", I think it's time you maybe try to listen to them, instead of avoiding them. I think this alone, will help you immensely in your discovery.

duga 01-15-2010 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Schizotypic (Post 810998)
Remember to hit me up for one of these when you're interested. The bolded ones might break the ice a bit more but any choice is a good choice, IMO. Good playing on that cover btw.

i would bold a flaming lips album for sure...but you really want to start her with at war with the mystics? yoshimi i think gives a better picture of the lips...it is definitely their masterpiece. it was that album that inspired me to get into their early nineties stuff...transmissions, hit to death, clouds taste metallic.

have you managed to listen to zaireeka? i managed to find a stereo mixdown just because i don't think i will ever have the opportunity to play all 4 cds at once...and i must say it is a brilliant album.

trouserjazz 01-15-2010 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NumberNineDream (Post 811094)
Stress being the only track on that album that actually impressed me, my suggestion for you would be, to just try to listen to that track. As you are describing a lot of the music out there as "too much for you", I think it's time you maybe try to listen to them, instead of avoiding them. I think this alone, will help you immensely in your discovery.

Cant say im mad on that whole electro scene to be honest but for me the standout track is definately water's of Nazareth. Its just pure filth.

Arya Stark 01-15-2010 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NumberNineDream (Post 811094)
Stress being the only track on that album that actually impressed me, my suggestion for you would be, to just try to listen to that track. As you are describing a lot of the music out there as "too much for you", I think it's time you maybe try to listen to them, instead of avoiding them. I think this alone, will help you immensely in your discovery.

That's very true.
Maybe I use "too much" too much.
I think with that track I was just overwhelmed with everything going on.
I will listen to it again, though.
[=

FaSho 01-15-2010 06:13 PM

I saw Funeral by Arcade Fire on schizo's list. Do that next.

Schizotypic 01-15-2010 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duga (Post 811096)
i would bold a flaming lips album for sure...but you really want to start her with at war with the mystics? yoshimi i think gives a better picture of the lips...it is definitely their masterpiece. it was that album that inspired me to get into their early nineties stuff...transmissions, hit to death, clouds taste metallic.

have you managed to listen to zaireeka? i managed to find a stereo mixdown just because i don't think i will ever have the opportunity to play all 4 cds at once...and i must say it is a brilliant album.

I've only listened to the one Flaming Lips album, all though I own them all. I listened to Soft Bulletin or something while camping once with my sister but it was more of background music and I only spun it once so it didn't get a fair chance. From what I've heard At War With The Mystics is their pop album, so I think it would be fitting to put it on a list meant to introduce someone into more bands. I was hoping with many of these artists that she would like, and then go explore their other stuff and give it the light of day- maybe even love it.

Awwsugar, definitely I will get you a link. Do you want me to pick which album I give you the link to? If not just send a PM with the name of it and I should be able to get it to you lickity splickity.

Rickenbacker 01-15-2010 10:03 PM

Sorry to interject here but honestly, At War with the Mystics is shit. The Soft Bulletin is undeniably their "pop record"; and one of the absolute best in that genre. Much less experimentalism on the Soft Bulletin than previous and later releases.

Taster:



Possibly my favorite Lips song, and a song sure to stick in your head for days on end. The drums are killer too.

Arya Stark 01-15-2010 10:07 PM

^ I like that.
:3

The beginning made my head feel weird cause sounds were coming from different places of my laptop.
I don't know how to explain it.

But I like the song a bit. ^_^

Rickenbacker 01-15-2010 10:15 PM

A listen through the Soft Bulletin with some really nice headphones is guaranteed to put you in a good mood. I can get you a link if you want.

Arya Stark 01-15-2010 10:18 PM

That would be great. [=
Thank you!

Rickenbacker 01-15-2010 10:20 PM

Promise you'll review it? ;)

Arya Stark 01-15-2010 10:21 PM

Hehe, I promise it'll be the next thing I review.
:love:

Rickenbacker 01-15-2010 10:22 PM

Link sent. Always good to share some of my favorite music

Arya Stark 01-15-2010 10:23 PM

Yayy, I'll get right on that when I wake up.

FETCHER. 01-16-2010 09:44 AM

Its only really the start of stress thats annoying, its a great song once it gets into it :D I'm so happy you overall liked the album, yay! :D

trouserjazz 01-16-2010 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rickenbacker (Post 811313)
Link sent. Always good to share some of my favorite music

Any chance of sending me that link as well.

Only got yoshimi which I love, really need to listen to more lips.


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