Dirty Projectors - Bitte Orca

debaserr · 06-21-2009, 06:18 PM

Dirty Projectors - Bitte Orca
1. Cannibal Resource
2. Temecula Sunrise
3. The Bride
4. Stillness Is the Move
5. Two Doves
6. Useful Chamber
7. No Intention
8. Remade Horizon
9. Fluorescent Half Dome

debaserr · 06-22-2009, 06:54 PM

i can't stop listening to this lately. it is certainly unique. the first listen through i was barely paying attention to it and i found it to be annoying. however, after a proper listen i realized that it was awesome.

Rainard Jalen · 06-22-2009, 11:29 PM

Yeah, i thought it was disgustingly, sickeningly over-experimental on the first listen, almost to the point of Marnie Stern. The funny thing is, that's really just a first impression. It's not actually the truth. What we have here is a fantastic indie pop record. Once you become accustomed to their sound, then the record's strong melodic qualities start to seep in, along with the beauty of the rhythms and harmonies, and the rest is history.

What most intrigued me about the record was how, despite being at the heart of it an indie/alt rock album, it somehow managed to be so fascinatingly hip-hop, soul and r&b. From the vocals to the rhythms to the scales, the influence of black music is rife and the effect is absorbing, captivating, irresistible.

I still think Veckatimest reigns supreme in 2009 and is unlikely to be topped by a damned thing, but Bitte Orca is a sure 9/10 if ever there was one.

debaserr · 06-23-2009, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Rainard Jalen

I still think Veckatimest reigns supreme in 2009 and is unlikely to be topped by a damned thing, but Bitte Orca is a sure 9/10 if ever there was one.

how about we wait and find out. i hope there is something better!

lePetiteCrab · 06-30-2009, 02:29 PM

I like this album probably the most out of the ultra-hyped "best of the year" bunch.

x Cheez iT · 07-01-2009, 04:09 PM

Who else absolutely loves the song Two Doves on this album? I think it is just absolutely beautiful. All in all though, I cannot stop listening to this album.

adidasss · 07-01-2009, 04:28 PM

It's awful!

Two doves I mean...:|

debaserr · 07-01-2009, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by adidasss

It's awful!

Two doves I mean...:|

yes one of my least liked on the album for me too.

adidasss · 07-01-2009, 04:44 PM

I think it's fair to say that the female vocals are the weakest link of DP...:0 I mean, they can sing, but their vocals (both in tone and delivery) are extremely average, especially when compared to Dave's. If he wasn't there to arrange it all (especially those acrobatics on Remade horizon)...They function as good backup singers but not as lead ones...:\

debaserr · 07-01-2009, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by adidasss

I think it's fair to say that the female vocals are the weakest link of DP...:0 I mean, they can sing, but their vocals (both in tone and delivery) are extremely average, especially when compared to Dave's. If he wasn't there to arrange it all (especially those acrobatics on Remade horizon)...They function as good backup singers but not as lead ones...:\

usually i dont pay attention to vocals THAT much. apparently you do. i will take your word. but i think they seem great on this album.

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06-21-2009, 06:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
debaserr eat the masters Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,467	Dirty Projectors - Bitte Orca Dirty Projectors - Bitte Orca 1. Cannibal Resource 2. Temecula Sunrise 3. The Bride 4. Stillness Is the Move 5. Two Doves 6. Useful Chamber 7. No Intention 8. Remade Horizon 9. Fluorescent Half Dome __________________ Last.FM

06-22-2009, 06:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
debaserr eat the masters Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,467	i can't stop listening to this lately. it is certainly unique. the first listen through i was barely paying attention to it and i found it to be annoying. however, after a proper listen i realized that it was awesome. __________________ Last.FM

07-01-2009, 04:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
adidasss Slavic gay sauce Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Abu Dhabi Posts: 7,993	It's awful! Two doves I mean...:\| __________________ “Think of what a paradise this world would be if men were kind and wise.” - Kurt Vonnegut, Cat's Cradle. Last.fm

07-01-2009, 04:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
adidasss Slavic gay sauce Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Abu Dhabi Posts: 7,993	I think it's fair to say that the female vocals are the weakest link of DP...:0 I mean, they can sing, but their vocals (both in tone and delivery) are extremely average, especially when compared to Dave's. If he wasn't there to arrange it all (especially those acrobatics on Remade horizon)...They function as good backup singers but not as lead ones...:\ __________________ “Think of what a paradise this world would be if men were kind and wise.” - Kurt Vonnegut, Cat's Cradle. Last.fm

06-22-2009, 11:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rainard Jalen Music Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 2,221	Yeah, i thought it was disgustingly, sickeningly over-experimental on the first listen, almost to the point of Marnie Stern. The funny thing is, that's really just a first impression. It's not actually the truth. What we have here is a fantastic indie pop record. Once you become accustomed to their sound, then the record's strong melodic qualities start to seep in, along with the beauty of the rhythms and harmonies, and the rest is history. What most intrigued me about the record was how, despite being at the heart of it an indie/alt rock album, it somehow managed to be so fascinatingly hip-hop, soul and r&b. From the vocals to the rhythms to the scales, the influence of black music is rife and the effect is absorbing, captivating, irresistible. I still think Veckatimest reigns supreme in 2009 and is unlikely to be topped by a damned thing, but Bitte Orca is a sure 9/10 if ever there was one.

06-30-2009, 02:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
lePetiteCrab Groupie Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 16	I like this album probably the most out of the ultra-hyped "best of the year" bunch.

07-01-2009, 04:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
x Cheez iT Music Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oh Hi Oh Posts: 105	Who else absolutely loves the song Two Doves on this album? I think it is just absolutely beautiful. All in all though, I cannot stop listening to this album.