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Trollheart
11-23-2014 05:50 AM
Under Trollheart's Tree...
Christmas is on the way, and you know, they say it's a time for giving. So give me your albums --- any album, any genre, any era --- and I'll review one each day of Christmas from Dec 1 to 24. Wrap up your albums and leave them under the tree to be reviewed.
Rules: Only one album per member, first come first served, in other words, the first 24 people to respond will have their albums reviewed. After that, you're too late. Make sure there's a link for your album I can follow and if it's very obscure give me a little information about it. Ideally, no albums I have already reviewed. Also, remember that if I hate it I will say I hate it, so don't get all protective. You can send me an album you think I'll hate, but if I do then be prepared to have it villified. And I'll say nasty things about it too! ;)
So drop your suggestions here. If you get an album in and want to change it later, and have already been accepted, then you can do so. But only once.
Oh yeah, nice glittery paper please people: none of that cheap stuff! :)
PS: Try to use this an an opportunity to get me to like an album you like, rather than hoping to blow my brains out with one I'd really hate. This is not The Batlord's Torture Chamber again!
Pet_Sounds
11-23-2014 06:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Trollheart
(Post 1511783)
PS: Try to use this an an opportunity to get me to like an album you like, rather than hoping to blow my brains out with one I'd really hate. This is not The Batlord's Torture Chamber again!
For a moment I thought you were addressing me personally. Anyway…
Tame Impala - Lonerism
They sound like a mix of late Beatles and early Floyd, with a bit of Supertramp; I think you'll dig it. Vocalist sounds like a cross between John Lennon and Roger Hodgson.
^ in fairness to Mr. Trollheart, he did specify that he wants us to suggest albums we think he would like. There's probably a reason he never reviews rap.
I'm not entirely sure which albums you have reviewed so let me know if this is one of them and I'll change it.
Kiss the Anus of a Black Cat - Weltuntergangsstimmung (2012)
This album is described as "Darkwave" but it's essentially gothic synth rock. I think you'd enjoy it.
Urban Hat€monger ?
11-23-2014 06:59 AM
You keep on saying you like prog but it's always that horrid synthetic overproduced 80s shite. I've never once heard you comment on anything about the Canterbury scene, anyway this isn't so much a prog album as an solo album from someone from that scene....
It's accessible, but still pretty badass, and with a unique, killer singer. Everybody and their mother has heard at least the singles from this album, but knowing you, you may still never have heard it. If you have though, then just let me know and I'll pick something else.
Rexx Shredd
11-23-2014 10:02 AM
Here ya go! ELO - On The Third Day (1973) Enjoy!!!
I deleted my previous rec, and I'm choosing this instead: the best album I've heard from 2014. It's a wonder to behold.
Key
11-23-2014 11:37 AM
Pg.lost - Key.
If you have trouble finding a copy, I can provide it. Its my #1 favorite album of all time.
Cuthbert
11-23-2014 11:46 AM
Nas - Illmatic.
If you've heard it (I know you said you gave Hip Hop a go at one point but couldn't get into it) then fair enough. If you haven't I think you should.
Should be very easy to find but if you can't I'll rip it and upload for you and send you a PM.
Trollheart
11-23-2014 12:30 PM
Thanks everyone!
In case anyone gets the idea I'm pushing for presents, which would not be my style, this is more like those trees where people bring presents for the less well-off: you have those too, don'tcha? You bring the album, I review it.
Anyway thanks for the quick response, and some comments and replies below:
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Originally Posted by Pet_Sounds
(Post 1511786)
For a moment I thought you were addressing me personally. Anyway…
Tame Impala - Lonerism
Thanks Mr P. I've heard a lot about these guys, so will be interested to give it a go. Congrats on being first in the line! :)
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Originally Posted by JustinJJustin
(Post 1511791)
The Marshal Mathers LP by Eminem. Since I never see you listen to much rap.
Yeah. There's a reason for that. Why oh why did you have to pick him? :(
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Originally Posted by Goofle
(Post 1511793)
^ in fairness to Mr. Trollheart, he did specify that he wants us to suggest albums we think he would like. There's probably a reason he never reviews rap.
Thanks for the vote, but also in fairness I said any genre, so there's no real reason I can't review it. Don't expect a good review though Justin!
Quote:
I'm not entirely sure which albums you have reviewed so let me know if this is one of them and I'll change it.
Kiss the Anus of a Black Cat - Weltuntergangsstimmung (2012)
This album is described as "Darkwave" but it's essentially gothic synth rock. I think you'd enjoy it.
I've always avoided them thanks to the name, but I'll sure give it a shot.
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Originally Posted by Urban Hat€monger ?
(Post 1511803)
You keep on saying you like prog but it's always that horrid synthetic overproduced 80s shite. I've never once heard you comment on anything about the Canterbury scene, anyway this isn't so much a prog album as an solo album from someone from that scene....
Yeah, you're right. Other than Mostly Autumn, who are sort of Canterbury-influenced, and Gong, there is no Canterbury in my collection. I've heard of him of course. Will be interesting.
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Originally Posted by Plankton
(Post 1511810)
I could have almost put money on you choosing this one. Again, it'll be interesting to see what all the fuss is about.
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Originally Posted by Gigantic Debaser
(Post 1511850)
It's accessible, but still pretty badass, and with a unique, killer singer. Everybody and their mother has heard at least the singles from this album, but knowing you, you may still never have heard it. If you have though, then just let me know and I'll pick something else.
You're right: I have never heard one single Soundgarden song.
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Originally Posted by Rexx Shredd
(Post 1511865)
Here ya go! ELO - On The Third Day (1973) Enjoy!!!
I'm a big ELO fan, but I haven't reviewed this so I'll add it, unless you would prefer to suggest something I have not even heard. It's certainly not their strongest album, but I have reviewed the two on either side of it so it would make up the trio, as it were...
I deleted my previous rec, and I'm choosing this instead: the best album I've heard from 2014. It's a wonder to behold.
Definitely a good album. It was a combination of you and Goofle that got me to listen to it, I think.
Thelonious Monkey
11-23-2014 12:47 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Trollheart
(Post 1511917)
Yeah. There's a reason for that. Why oh why did you have to pick him? :(
Thanks for the vote, but also in fairness I said any genre, so there's no real reason I can't review it. Don't expect a good review though Justin!
As a wise old dude once said, "the only way you grow musically is to listen to stuff that's not normally your bag.":finger:
Frownland
11-23-2014 12:50 PM
Maybe we can have TH listen to a good hip hop record?
Mondo Bungle
11-23-2014 01:03 PM
I know I wanted you to listen to Bloody Kisses for metal month, but October Rust is much more "nice sounding". Almost too many pop hooks to handle. It's more of an autumn album, but should still be great in December. That's the one I'd recommend to any first time listeners of the band to be honest.
The Batlord
11-23-2014 01:49 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Frownland
(Post 1511926)
Maybe we can have TH listen to a good hip hop record?
Your taste in hip hop is clearly a shitheap.
Frownland
11-23-2014 01:52 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by The Batlord
(Post 1511939)
Your taste in hip hop is clearly a shitheap.
Fake hip hop just sounds better to me. I guess I'll never be a real fan.
Trollheart
11-23-2014 02:22 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Frownland
(Post 1511919)
To clarify, the choir itself is large, it's not a choir of large females. Sorry if that changes things for you.
No, I understood. I prefer petite women anyway... ;)
Trollheart
11-23-2014 02:24 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by JustinJJustin
(Post 1511924)
As a wise old dude once said, "the only way you grow musically is to listen to stuff that's not normally your bag.":finger:
Oh drat! Betrayed by my own advice... never worry, I'll give it a listen. I heard some Eminem years ago when one of the warehouse guys was into him. Did not like what I heard one tiny little bit... :shycouch:
The Batlord
11-23-2014 02:40 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Trollheart
(Post 1511956)
No, I understood. I prefer petite women anyway... ;)
I once knew a guy who claimed to be into "petite" women. After a while it became pretty obvious he was actually into fat chicks, but didn't want to admit.
Key
11-23-2014 02:51 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by The Batlord
(Post 1511970)
I once knew a guy who claimed to be into "petite" women. After a while it became pretty obvious he was actually into fat chicks, but didn't want to admit.
Quit talking in third person.
The Batlord
11-23-2014 03:05 PM
Please, I'm open about liking my women juicy.
YorkeDaddy
11-23-2014 03:22 PM
I've done pretty good at recommending you albums that you eventually loved (Chvrches and The Antlers), so instead of trying to make a pick based on your tastes, I'm just going to pick an album I feel just as powerfully about.
You may not like it, but I think there's a chance you'll see the beauty in it that I see. I never liked music like this until I heard this man's music, so maybe you'll be changed too
I'm only choosing this because it's literally what I'm listening to right now, but what the hell. It's a good album. Good luck! I feel like half of us are picking out things that we think you'd like, and half of us are just ****ing with you. I'll let you decide which side I'm on.
I'm only choosing this because it's literally what I'm listening to right now, but what the hell. It's a good album. Good luck! I feel like half of us are picking out things that we think you'd like, and half of us are just ****ing with you. I'll let you decide which side I'm on.
Hmm. I'm a big Cave fan and have heard this. It's a double album and I'm divided on how I like it. I think the Lyre is good but the Abbatoir not so much. Or is it the other way around? I guess I'll know when I get to the review...
Trollheart
11-23-2014 05:36 PM
OK, I make that 17 albums. So room for 7 more. Thanks guys. Looking forward to (most of) these...
I have no idea if you'll like this or not, but since I'm not too familiar with your taste, I'll just "gift" you what has been my favorite album for the past four years.
http://cdn.stereogum.com/files/2014/...ji-608x540.jpg
Sun Oil Moon - Benji
One of my favourite records from this year! I'll be interested to hear you're take on it as it's not exactly a style you're averse to yet at the same time it's quite unconventional. Also as an older gentleman, you might appreciate some of the themes more than I can, and I love this album.
Zhanteimi
11-23-2014 06:45 PM
^Sun Kil Moon
Just correcting the typo so he can find the album. I agree--one of the best albums of the year.
James
11-23-2014 06:46 PM
Dang autocorrect. Makes me think sad, Mark Kozelek style thoughts.
Zhanteimi
11-23-2014 06:49 PM
You should write a heart-wrenching diary entry about autocorrect and then set it to music. :)
