MB GENERAL ALBUM CLUB: Pg.Lost - Key

Paedantic Basterd · 01-01-2012, 07:38 PM

Be my guest! Saturday is when the poll closes and we start to review.

Lisnaholic · 01-01-2012, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Zer0

Also The Limousines - Get Sharp seems to have been released in 2010.

^ Apparently it had a very limited release in 2010, but its big (inter)national release was in 2011, so both Amazon and Allmusic list 2011 as being the year of its release. I thought it`d be ok to go along with their ranking. Well done for picking me up on that point.

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Originally Posted by Electrophonic Tonic

I like including who nominated the albums. Gives some perspective and makes me think about their personal taste and how it relates to their selection.

^ Yes, I think it`s a nice idea, if it`s not too much trouble. It also tells us who is in the club - which is not always apparent from the reviews posted !

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Originally Posted by Pedestrian

I suppose I can continue to do that. I was sort of protecting the integrity of people who received no votes (so, me in the last 6 clubs).

^

That`s a good point too, of course.
I know it`s not a competition, but my nominations tend to crash too. I have yet to nominate an actual poll-winner, so someone out there must be hitting the jackpot every time.

Paedantic Basterd · 01-01-2012, 07:48 PM

I'd be happy to post the submitters, if nobody thinks it'll sway votes.

Electrophonic Tonic · 01-01-2012, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Pedestrian

I'd be happy to post the submitters, if nobody thinks it'll sway votes.

Maybe post them after the album has been voted for...?

Sneer · 01-01-2012, 10:21 PM

Oh fuck, completely forgot to nominate something for this. Couple of interesting releases on this list though.

Electrophonic Tonic · 01-02-2012, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Sneer

Oh fuck, completely forgot to nominate something for this. Couple of interesting releases on this list though.

Anything stand out in particular to you?

Unicr0n · 01-02-2012, 02:05 AM

I won't lie, I'm kind of tickled that my choice is leading the polls currently. But it's mostly just because I think everyone should hear that album.

Electrophonic Tonic · 01-02-2012, 12:23 PM

It looks like Giles Corey is gonna win. Still time to go but I doubt there will be more than a vote or two.

However, if that vote or two went to Drive....

Unicr0n · 01-02-2012, 03:25 PM

I feel like this is the part where we all get up on our soapboxes and pleas the cases for our albums, 1800's political debate style.

bob. · 01-03-2012, 10:30 AM

what an interesting list for 2011

....it seems to me that what ever wins is going to be a damn good listen

on that....

1) What are this albums' strengths?
great ambient post rock....a little dreary with weird moments of hope
2) What are its weaknessess?
i suppose if you really don't like this type of stuff....it could be a bit trying....i love this type of stuff and actually found the songs to be a bit short....thankfully they kind of blend

3) How does it compare to the artist's other work?
not sure but plan on looking into this
4) Favourite songs?
like i said above the whole album kind of blends perfectly....but as i recall i really liked track four (blur my thoughts again) and five (Early Evening Reverie) and the final track
5) What feelings did this album evoke?
very despondent....with little glimmers of dreamy hope...i loved this about it....for as light of the music can be....this album is extremely heavy in a very good way
6) How does this album fit into your regular rotation?
this one will stay for a while

7) What stood out to you about this album's themes, musically/lyrically?
as i said i love the glitters of hope wrapped all around the thick wall of whirling sound
8) If you've had any noteworthy experiences with this album, what have they been?
driving through the mountains on a grey overcast day....this is the perfect soundtrack
9) What do you know about this album's creation? Any interesting facts or anecdotes?
nada

10) How does this album represent the chosen theme?
i don't think i would ever really equate this to "winter" per say.....but i do see how someone else could....so well done

11) How does this album compare to other albums nominated for this theme?
much better than all of the albums i've heard in that list....including mine
12) How does this album compare to others in its genre?
very well
13) Can you recommend similar albums to this?
i'm sure i could but not right off the top of my head
14) What does this album's artwork say about it? Is it well paired with the music?
i kind of feel the art work lacks.....but thats fine for this type of stuff

View Poll Results: What would you like to see for the next ALBUM?
Yeasayer - Frargrant World	2	18.18%
Normal Love - Survival Tricks	1	9.09%
EL-P - Cancer4Cure	3	27.27%
Diamond Terrifier - Kill the Self That Wants to Kill Yourself	0	0%
Pg.Lost - Key	4	36.36%
Alt-J - An Awesome Wave	1	9.09%
Voters: 11. You may not vote on this poll

01-01-2012, 10:21 PM	#385 (permalink)
Sneer Let it drip Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 5,430	Oh fuck, completely forgot to nominate something for this. Couple of interesting releases on this list though. __________________ LastFM Sneer's Emporium of Sound Fright Team radio show

01-02-2012, 02:05 AM	#387 (permalink)
Unicr0n Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Steilacoom, WA Posts: 100	I won't lie, I'm kind of tickled that my choice is leading the polls currently. But it's mostly just because I think everyone should hear that album. __________________ Go ahead, pick apart my tastes. I know you want to.

01-02-2012, 03:25 PM	#389 (permalink)
Unicr0n Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Steilacoom, WA Posts: 100	I feel like this is the part where we all get up on our soapboxes and pleas the cases for our albums, 1800's political debate style. __________________ Go ahead, pick apart my tastes. I know you want to.

01-03-2012, 10:30 AM	#390 (permalink)
bob. Still sends his reguards. Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Trying to get out of the cat town.... Posts: 5,039	what an interesting list for 2011 ....it seems to me that what ever wins is going to be a damn good listen on that.... 1) What are this albums' strengths? great ambient post rock....a little dreary with weird moments of hope 2) What are its weaknessess? i suppose if you really don't like this type of stuff....it could be a bit trying....i love this type of stuff and actually found the songs to be a bit short....thankfully they kind of blend 3) How does it compare to the artist's other work? not sure but plan on looking into this 4) Favourite songs? like i said above the whole album kind of blends perfectly....but as i recall i really liked track four (blur my thoughts again) and five (Early Evening Reverie) and the final track 5) What feelings did this album evoke? very despondent....with little glimmers of dreamy hope...i loved this about it....for as light of the music can be....this album is extremely heavy in a very good way 6) How does this album fit into your regular rotation? this one will stay for a while 7) What stood out to you about this album's themes, musically/lyrically? as i said i love the glitters of hope wrapped all around the thick wall of whirling sound 8) If you've had any noteworthy experiences with this album, what have they been? driving through the mountains on a grey overcast day....this is the perfect soundtrack 9) What do you know about this album's creation? Any interesting facts or anecdotes? nada 10) How does this album represent the chosen theme? i don't think i would ever really equate this to "winter" per say.....but i do see how someone else could....so well done 11) How does this album compare to other albums nominated for this theme? much better than all of the albums i've heard in that list....including mine 12) How does this album compare to others in its genre? very well 13) Can you recommend similar albums to this? i'm sure i could but not right off the top of my head 14) What does this album's artwork say about it? Is it well paired with the music? i kind of feel the art work lacks.....but thats fine for this type of stuff __________________ A kiss is the beginning of cannibalism. Reach out, pierce the fine fabric of the sheltering sky, take repose.

01-01-2012, 07:38 PM	#381 (permalink)
Paedantic Basterd Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 5,184	Be my guest! Saturday is when the poll closes and we start to review.

01-01-2012, 07:48 PM	#383 (permalink)
Paedantic Basterd Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 5,184	I'd be happy to post the submitters, if nobody thinks it'll sway votes.

01-02-2012, 12:23 PM	#388 (permalink)
Electrophonic Tonic Your Ad Here Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: The Twilight Zone Posts: 876	It looks like Giles Corey is gonna win. Still time to go but I doubt there will be more than a vote or two. However, if that vote or two went to Drive....