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I'm familiar with Bend Sinister too, but I take those type of nominations as a break sometimes if I know the album already. More familiar with This Nation's Saving Grace which is an absolute classic to me.

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Trollheart

Are you trying to drive me out of my own club? The ****ing FALL? Now I put my foot down there! What do you mean, I have no veto? Then what's the point of all this power? Oh yeah? Well we'll just see what a few tactical nuclear weapons have to say about - what? We don't have the tactical nuclear weapons? You traded them for what? Magic ****ing what?? No, actually. I don't see the advantage in owning our own bloody beanstalk! Why did I ever promote you to minister of armaments anyway? What use is a ****ing harp that sings to me???

Sorry. Excuse the side rant.

Well. We'll see what a few NON-nuclear - what? No non-nuclear weapons either? Drove a hard bargain. I see. What about my hunting rifle? Took that too. My catapult? Sigh.

Well, we'll see what a few well-placed and very cruel insults have to say about that!

Look, just leave me alone all right. Do the frigging Fall if you must but expect it to be decimated by my review. I hate the ****ing Fall.

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Lisnaholic

HaHa! This was once the most popular gif on MB, so I'm delighted to see it make a reappearance. Thanks, TH.

Also thanks to SGR, music_collector and others who take my negative reviews in good spirit. To me it's a real eye-opener to see how we all of us explore music, but are looking for such very different things.

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Trollheart

My rant above notwithstanding, it should be understood that nobody needs to ask permission to put an album forward. There is no restriction on genre or artist, so you can if you wish nominate an album of Norwegian nose flute music, a collection of blackened death metal songs or even (shudder) something more evil, like a Jedward album (don't you dare!) - I don't have any sort of power of veto here, nor does anyone else. All you need to bear in mind is that your album may be torn to shreds if it's something I, or someone else, really hates, so bear that in mind. Other than that though, and assuming you're not deliberately picking something to piss someone off, go for it.

Just nominate, don't ask.

Yeah, even the ****ing Fall...

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Trollheart

And on we go, into a new month with an album from our newest member.

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SGR

I didnt realize you had such disdain for the Fall, Trolls. An unfortunate and sad revelation indeed.

That said, there's enough familiarity with the album that I'm not nominating it. I like to bring albums up to the club before I nominate, as I prefer to nominate stuff that most haven't heard yet. I'll stick with the Beastie Boys' Paul's Boutique - just for you Trolls.

Trollheart

Oh, how the mighty have FALLen! I'll post your beastly, I mean Beastie Boys album in the OP then.

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music_collector

I've fallen behind on my reviews. They'll arrive soon. I know I'm closer to the bottom of the list. I'll start thinking of my nomination.

Marie Monday

Massive Attack - Protection
I like the opening beat. So crisp. The singing grates a bit and the lyrics too, but the music makes up for it so far. I did not expect a reggae-like rhythm for the next song but it's nice. The weird flute(?) rules. The album strikes me as well-produced so far. The next song is atmospheric and enjoyable, but not very exciting. The next song continues this pattern for me: it sounds good, the beat is nice, but it doesn't spark anything in me. Spying Glass is rad though! I like the pots and pans percussion, and the synth the tone of which keeps changing colour, so to speak. I like the next song too, with its groovy bass riff. The next song starts like a fun but uneventful dub song, until it builds up and the sharp upper notes come in. From there it goes into some fun directions. The last few songs get a bit dull. The Light My Fire cover doesn't really work for me.
7.5/10

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rubber soul

16 HORSEPOWER: SACKLOTH ‘N’ ASHES


So, first I should confess that I’m fairly familiar with this band and am quite a fan of Low Estate which they would record a couple years later. Haven’t heard this one though so really looking forward to it.

And it starts off with the moody I Seen What I Saw. The first thing that stands out besides David Eugene Edwards’ scathing vocals is the moody slide guitar work, also by Edwards. I think it’s safe to say this is essentially Edwards’ band as the band would go though various changes over the years.

Anyway, Black Soul Choir is the “hit” from the album and it is indeed catchy. It has an Appalachian feel to it and, in another era, may have done quite well on radio.

My favorite song on the album though has to be Horse Head. I love the bluesy guitar on this. It even reminds me of Thirteenth Floor Elevators of all artists. No, Roky Erickson has no involvement on this album, but Gordon Gano (Violent Femmes) does play fiddle on the album. Another standout track is Prison Shoe Romp for similar reasons.

And the truth is, I can’t find a weak track on this album. It has an eclectic feel without losing their basic sound. I would highly recommend it for those who want a deeper insight into country rock. Possibly the best album I’ve heard on the club so far (Sorry, Marie, but I think Cristina’s been topped)

9.5/10 (The Word Has Spoken )

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