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TechnicLePanther · 12-05-2015, 09:39 AM

Yeah, I never met my grandfather either. So, I guess I really do know that feel.

**Frownland** · 12-05-2015, 10:01 AM

I never met Batlord's grandmother either.

The Batlord · 12-05-2015, 10:19 AM

@TLP - I'm assuming that you're versed in Fates Warning, but have you ever checked out their last album, Darkness in a Different Light? If not, then I'll change my rec to that.

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Originally Posted by TechnicLePanther

Yeah, I never met my grandfather either. So, I guess I really do know that feel.

This was more of a case of not even knowing whether or not they existed, since my dad kind bailed when I was two and for whatever reason his whole family stayed away along with him. Only just found out I actually have a brother and any aunts and uncles on his side.

It's kind of hard to be bummed about not knowing someone when they're only a theoretical abstract. But on the plus side, "dad"'s whole family seems to have written him off, so we have that in common if nothing else.

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Originally Posted by Frownland

I never met Batlord's grandmother either.

There's actually more of a chance that you met my father's mother, since she lived in California.

TechnicLePanther · 12-05-2015, 12:55 PM

I'm actually not versed in Fates Warning. There are only a few bands that you can really have an educated conversation with me about, and many bands of which I've only heard a couple songs.

Never be afraid to rec me anything you think I've heard, because if I have, I'll listen to it anyways, and it's definitely very likely I haven't.

Example: Pink Floyd is one of my favorite bands, but I don't think I've ever heard a bit of The Final Cut.

EDIT- While we're on that train of thought, I want to listen to some more Fates Warning, so I'm reccing Perfect Symmetry to myself.

The Batlord · 12-05-2015, 01:02 PM

Then Darkness in a Different Light is my final answer.

Trollheart · 12-05-2015, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by TechnicLePanther

I'm actually not versed in Fates Warning. There are only a few bands that you can really have an educated conversation with me about, and many bands of which I've only heard a couple songs.

Never be afraid to rec me anything you think I've heard, because if I have, I'll listen to it anyways, and it's definitely very likely I haven't.

Example: Pink Floyd is one of my favorite bands, but I don't think I've ever heard a bit of The Final Cut.

EDIT- While we're on that train of thought, I want to listen to some more Fates Warning, so I'm reccing Perfect Symmetry to myself.

You should, but expect more a Roger Waters solo album than a Floyd one. I love that album.

TechnicLePanther · 12-05-2015, 06:12 PM

Album: Potemkin City Limits
Artist: Propagandhi
Genre: Anarcho-Punk/Alternative Metal
Suggested by: Tristan Geoff
Familiarity: None. Just wanted to mention that the Wikipedia page says this album was recorded "in a warehouse, a basement, and a bedroom."

1. A Speculative Fiction - This is some heavy stuff. Anyways, I like the vocals. They could be annoying, but the voice fits the style. This is really pumping me up. Yeah, freak out!

2. Fixed Frequencies - Pretty similar to the last one. Feeling like less punk and more metal here. Or even just alternative rock.

3. Fedallah's Hearse - Back to punk here. Feels a bit inspired by 30 Seconds to Mars and the like. And no, I'm not one of those people who think 00's alternative is the worst thing to ever happen. Nope, this stuff is actually really good.

4. Cut into the Earth - Another one that's just really good songwriting. The guitars are extra twangy throughout this album, which adds to the unique style.

5. Bringer of Greater Things - More alt rock inspired bits, mostly in the guitars. Eh, maybe not as good as the others.

6. America's ArmyTM (Die Jugend Marschiert) - Back to epicness with this one, though. Nice intro, and great song overall.

7. Rock for Sustainable Capitalism - More great stuff. Not much else to say. It's all very similar, but hey, it works.

8. Impending Halfhead - This is one is more grindcore. Very heavy and fast. Still just as enjoyable though. Lots of energy, and lots of anger. A bit of a microsong, but still very good.

9. Life at Disconnect - Back to alternative, although more of a metallic feel here. Great.

10. Name and Address Withheld - Great.

11. Superbowl Patriot XXXVI (Enter the Mendicant) - Great.

12. Iteration - I love the section at the end. Great.

Yeah, this is just one of those albums that's unbelievably perfect. It may not be everybody's cup of tea, but for me, it's now one of my new favorite albums.

OVERALL RATING: 10/10

Tristan_Geoff · 12-05-2015, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by TechnicLePanther

Album: Potemkin City Limits
Artist: Propagandhi
Genre: Anarcho-Punk/Alternative Metal
Suggested by: Tristan Geoff
Familiarity: None. Just wanted to mention that the Wikipedia page says this album was recorded "in a warehouse, a basement, and a bedroom."

1. A Speculative Fiction - This is some heavy stuff. Anyways, I like the vocals. They could be annoying, but the voice fits the style. This is really pumping me up. Yeah, freak out!

2. Fixed Frequencies - Pretty similar to the last one. Feeling like less punk and more metal here. Or even just alternative rock.

3. Fedallah's Hearse - Back to punk here. Feels a bit inspired by 30 Seconds to Mars and the like. And no, I'm not one of those people who think 00's alternative is the worst thing to ever happen. Nope, this stuff is actually really good.

4. Cut into the Earth - Another one that's just really good songwriting. The guitars are extra twangy throughout this album, which adds to the unique style.

5. Bringer of Greater Things - More alt rock inspired bits, mostly in the guitars. Eh, maybe not as good as the others.

6. America's ArmyTM (Die Jugend Marschiert) - Back to epicness with this one, though. Nice intro, and great song overall.

7. Rock for Sustainable Capitalism - More great stuff. Not much else to say. It's all very similar, but hey, it works.

8. Impending Halfhead - This is one is more grindcore. Very heavy and fast. Still just as enjoyable though. Lots of energy, and lots of anger. A bit of a microsong, but still very good.

9. Life at Disconnect - Back to alternative, although more of a metallic feel here. Great.

10. Name and Address Withheld - Great.

11. Superbowl Patriot XXXVI (Enter the Mendicant) - Great.

12. Iteration - I love the section at the end. Great.

Yeah, this is just one of those albums that's unbelievably perfect. It may not be everybody's cup of tea, but for me, it's now one of my new favorite albums.

OVERALL RATING: 10/10

Glad to see you love it as much as I do, it's just one of those albums that's so good it's hard to describe. I love their skate punk material, and their post-Potemkin thrash stuff, but I really think they peaked with this album, it's perfection.

Tristan_Geoff · 12-05-2015, 06:34 PM

I guess my next rec is Hope For Man by Pissed Jeans. If you like any combination of Flipper, Jesus Lizard, or Melvins, this one's for you. If not I can conjure up another one.

TechnicLePanther · 12-05-2015, 07:07 PM

Hey, ilistentoeverything. I need you to send me a link to Foreign Water. I can't find it.

12-05-2015, 09:39 AM	#341 (permalink)
TechnicLePanther and the livin' is easy... Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: New York Posts: 1,997	Yeah, I never met my grandfather either. So, I guess I really do know that feel. __________________ Many have tried to destroy it... but... true evil never dies. It is only... REBORN *SUGGEST ME AN ALBUM* - I'm probably not going to listen to it but I will if you bother me enough.

12-05-2015, 10:01 AM	#342 (permalink)
Frownland SOPHIE FOREVER Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: East of the Southern North American West Posts: 35,548	I never met Batlord's grandmother either. __________________ Studies show that when a given norm is changed in the face of the unchanging, the remaining contradictions will parallel the truth. d e a f b o x

12-05-2015, 12:55 PM	#344 (permalink)
TechnicLePanther and the livin' is easy... Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: New York Posts: 1,997	I'm actually not versed in Fates Warning. There are only a few bands that you can really have an educated conversation with me about, and many bands of which I've only heard a couple songs. Never be afraid to rec me anything you think I've heard, because if I have, I'll listen to it anyways, and it's definitely very likely I haven't. Example: Pink Floyd is one of my favorite bands, but I don't think I've ever heard a bit of The Final Cut. EDIT- While we're on that train of thought, I want to listen to some more Fates Warning, so I'm reccing Perfect Symmetry to myself. __________________ Many have tried to destroy it... but... true evil never dies. It is only... REBORN *SUGGEST ME AN ALBUM* - I'm probably not going to listen to it but I will if you bother me enough.

12-05-2015, 06:12 PM	#347 (permalink)
TechnicLePanther and the livin' is easy... Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: New York Posts: 1,997	Album: Potemkin City Limits Artist: Propagandhi Genre: Anarcho-Punk/Alternative Metal Suggested by: Tristan Geoff Familiarity: None. Just wanted to mention that the Wikipedia page says this album was recorded "in a warehouse, a basement, and a bedroom." 1. A Speculative Fiction - This is some heavy stuff. Anyways, I like the vocals. They could be annoying, but the voice fits the style. This is really pumping me up. Yeah, freak out! 2. Fixed Frequencies - Pretty similar to the last one. Feeling like less punk and more metal here. Or even just alternative rock. 3. Fedallah's Hearse - Back to punk here. Feels a bit inspired by 30 Seconds to Mars and the like. And no, I'm not one of those people who think 00's alternative is the worst thing to ever happen. Nope, this stuff is actually really good. 4. Cut into the Earth - Another one that's just really good songwriting. The guitars are extra twangy throughout this album, which adds to the unique style. 5. Bringer of Greater Things - More alt rock inspired bits, mostly in the guitars. Eh, maybe not as good as the others. 6. America's ArmyTM (Die Jugend Marschiert) - Back to epicness with this one, though. Nice intro, and great song overall. 7. Rock for Sustainable Capitalism - More great stuff. Not much else to say. It's all very similar, but hey, it works. 8. Impending Halfhead - This is one is more grindcore. Very heavy and fast. Still just as enjoyable though. Lots of energy, and lots of anger. A bit of a microsong, but still very good. 9. Life at Disconnect - Back to alternative, although more of a metallic feel here. Great. 10. Name and Address Withheld - Great. 11. Superbowl Patriot XXXVI (Enter the Mendicant) - Great. 12. Iteration - I love the section at the end. Great. Yeah, this is just one of those albums that's unbelievably perfect. It may not be everybody's cup of tea, but for me, it's now one of my new favorite albums. OVERALL RATING: 10/10 __________________ Many have tried to destroy it... but... true evil never dies. It is only... REBORN *SUGGEST ME AN ALBUM* - I'm probably not going to listen to it but I will if you bother me enough.

12-05-2015, 07:07 PM	#350 (permalink)
TechnicLePanther and the livin' is easy... Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: New York Posts: 1,997	Hey, ilistentoeverything. I need you to send me a link to Foreign Water. I can't find it. __________________ Many have tried to destroy it... but... true evil never dies. It is only... REBORN *SUGGEST ME AN ALBUM* - I'm probably not going to listen to it but I will if you bother me enough.