Trollheart takes on "1001 Albums you must hear before you die"

Trollheart · 01-09-2015, 10:12 AM

994

Album title: A grand don't come for free
Artiste: The Streets
Year: 2004
Nationality: British
Genre: Rap/Hip-hop
Chronology: Second album
Previous experience of this artiste, if any: Again, yeah...

Why is this an album you should hear before you die? See previous five albums
Tracklisting: It was supposed to be so easy, Could well be in, Not addicted, Blinded by the lights, Wouldn't have it any other way, Get out of my house, Fit but you know it, Such a twat, What is he thinking, Dry your eyes, Empty cans
Introduction: Dear God no! Save me! A rap opera! What have I done to deserve this??
Comments: Two of my least favourite art forms together in one package: rap and opera. Oh lucky me! Well, in fairness, my dislike of opera mostly stems from the fact that it's a story you have to follow but is almost always in a foreign language, and that won't be the case here. Surprisingly it's refreshingly different, at least the first track. Like the brass accompaniment (usually piano innit?) and the cockney accents give the whole thing a different feel. I can relate to most of this, unlike the American gangsta rap and so on. Quite surprised at how good this is; not at all abrasive as I (assume) much hip-hop to be, not in your face, quite relaxed with a sort of endearing thread of despair going through it. Yeah, I amaze myself by admitting I really like this.
Favourite track(s): It was supposed to be so easy, Could well be in, Blinded by the lights, Fit but you know it, What is he thinking, Dry your eyes, Empty cans
Least favourite track(s): Get out of my house
My impression: Truly a revelation. I had no idea I'd like this and I really do. A real mix of orchestral, opera and hip-hop with a real earthy poetry. Superb.
Rating:

Josef K · 01-09-2015, 11:17 AM

Well, I was wrong, but I'm glad you liked that album - it was sort of hard for me to get into but as I forced myself to keep listening it got a lot better.

YorkeDaddy · 01-10-2015, 09:01 PM

"Quite surprised at how good this is; not at all abrasive as I (assume) much hip-hop to be, not in your face, quite relaxed with a sort of endearing thread of despair going through it. Yeah, I amaze myself by admitting I really like this."

And you didn't like Nujabes?!?!

>_______>

Josef K · 01-11-2015, 08:59 AM

I mean there's a pretty big gap between the Streets and Nujabes.

Trollheart · 01-11-2015, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by YorkeDaddy

"Quite surprised at how good this is; not at all abrasive as I (assume) much hip-hop to be, not in your face, quite relaxed with a sort of endearing thread of despair going through it. Yeah, I amaze myself by admitting I really like this."

And you didn't like Nujabes?!?!

>_______>

Don't see the connection. Nujabes came across as being very jazzy while this is, well, not...

YorkeDaddy · 01-11-2015, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Josef K

I mean there's a pretty big gap between the Streets and Nujabes.

not really the point, the point being that nujabes is about as pleasant and relaxing as anyone i've heard

Trollheart · 01-11-2015, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by YorkeDaddy

not really the point, the point being that nujabes is about as pleasant and relaxing as anyone i've heard

It depends on what relaxes you. I can see how some people might get that out of it, but not me. It just annoyed me. The Streets, on the other hand, was not relaxing but was very listenable and, more to the point for me, very identifiable. They sang about things I can relate to, which is probably a big part of the reason for the higher-than-expected rating.

WWWP · 01-11-2015, 07:29 PM

I'm glad you weren't revolted by Rufus, he's one of my favorites. Any chance you would add genre to your descriptions? At least a generality if it's unclear?

Trollheart · 01-12-2015, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by wolverinewolfweiselpigeon

I'm glad you weren't revolted by Rufus, he's one of my favorites. Any chance you would add genre to your descriptions? At least a generality if it's unclear?

Yeah good idea Steph. I'll do that now.

Trollheart · 01-12-2015, 05:28 AM

993

Album title: They were wrong, so we drowned
Artiste: Liars
Year: 2004
Nationality: American
Genre: Noise rock/Experimental
Chronology: Second album
Previous experience of this artiste, if any: Zero
Why is this an album you should hear before you die? I have no yadda yadda yadda
Tracklisting: Broken witch, Steam rose from the lifeless cloak, There's always room on the broom, If you're a wizard then why do you wear glasses?, We fenced other gardens with the bones of our own, They don't want your corn, they want your kids, Read the book that wrote itself, Hold hands and it will happen anyway, They took 14 for the rest of our lives, Flow my tears the spider said
Introduction: “Noise rock”? Oh crap! Save me, bob!

Comments: Apparently a concept album based on witchcraft or something, but I don't get it. Just not my kind of music. Can't even comment on it. Weird. Noise rock, huh? Um, yeah.
Favourite track(s): n/a
Least favourite track(s): n/a
My impression: Huh??
Rating:

01-09-2015, 10:12 AM	#51 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,970	994 Album title: A grand don't come for free Artiste: The Streets Year: 2004 Nationality: British Genre: Rap/Hip-hop Chronology: Second album Previous experience of this artiste, if any: Again, yeah... Why is this an album you should hear before you die? See previous five albums Tracklisting: It was supposed to be so easy, Could well be in, Not addicted, Blinded by the lights, Wouldn't have it any other way, Get out of my house, Fit but you know it, Such a twat, What is he thinking, Dry your eyes, Empty cans Introduction: Dear God no! Save me! A rap opera! What have I done to deserve this?? Comments: Two of my least favourite art forms together in one package: rap and opera. Oh lucky me! Well, in fairness, my dislike of opera mostly stems from the fact that it's a story you have to follow but is almost always in a foreign language, and that won't be the case here. Surprisingly it's refreshingly different, at least the first track. Like the brass accompaniment (usually piano innit?) and the cockney accents give the whole thing a different feel. I can relate to most of this, unlike the American gangsta rap and so on. Quite surprised at how good this is; not at all abrasive as I (assume) much hip-hop to be, not in your face, quite relaxed with a sort of endearing thread of despair going through it. Yeah, I amaze myself by admitting I really like this. Favourite track(s): It was supposed to be so easy, Could well be in, Blinded by the lights, Fit but you know it, What is he thinking, Dry your eyes, Empty cans Least favourite track(s): Get out of my house My impression: Truly a revelation. I had no idea I'd like this and I really do. A real mix of orchestral, opera and hip-hop with a real earthy poetry. Superb. Rating: __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018 Last edited by Trollheart; 01-12-2015 at 05:22 AM.

01-12-2015, 05:28 AM	#60 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,970	993 Album title: They were wrong, so we drowned Artiste: Liars Year: 2004 Nationality: American Genre: Noise rock/Experimental Chronology: Second album Previous experience of this artiste, if any: Zero Why is this an album you should hear before you die? I have no yadda yadda yadda Tracklisting: Broken witch, Steam rose from the lifeless cloak, There's always room on the broom, If you're a wizard then why do you wear glasses?, We fenced other gardens with the bones of our own, They don't want your corn, they want your kids, Read the book that wrote itself, Hold hands and it will happen anyway, They took 14 for the rest of our lives, Flow my tears the spider said Introduction: “Noise rock”? Oh crap! Save me, bob! Comments: Apparently a concept album based on witchcraft or something, but I don't get it. Just not my kind of music. Can't even comment on it. Weird. Noise rock, huh? Um, yeah. Favourite track(s): n/a Least favourite track(s): n/a My impression: Huh?? Rating: __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018

01-09-2015, 11:17 AM	#52 (permalink)
Josef K A Jew on a motorbike! Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 800	Well, I was wrong, but I'm glad you liked that album - it was sort of hard for me to get into but as I forced myself to keep listening it got a lot better.

01-11-2015, 08:59 AM	#54 (permalink)
Josef K A Jew on a motorbike! Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 800	I mean there's a pretty big gap between the Streets and Nujabes.

01-11-2015, 07:29 PM	#58 (permalink)
WWWP county fair energy Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 4,775	I'm glad you weren't revolted by Rufus, he's one of my favorites. Any chance you would add genre to your descriptions? At least a generality if it's unclear?