Psychlub 4: "A Sufi and a Killer" - Gonjasufi

Pet_Sounds · 11-06-2014, 08:42 PM

Gonjasufi - A Sufi and a Killer

Frownland's pick.

Josef K · 11-07-2014, 04:47 AM

Ooh, nice pick. This has been on my list forever.

Trollheart · 11-07-2014, 05:24 AM

Oh-oh! Frownland?

Sure we'll give it a go...

**Goofle** · 11-07-2014, 06:04 AM

Cool. Do we have a set list of questions? Or just post our thoughts?

Pet_Sounds · 11-07-2014, 06:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goofle

Cool. Do we have a set list of questions? Or just post our thoughts?

We just post our thoughts. Should I add you to the rotation?

**Goofle** · 11-07-2014, 06:25 AM

Yeah sure. I was completely oblivious.

sidewinder · 11-07-2014, 01:24 PM

I haven't listened to any Gonjasufi albums to this point, but I've been exposed as a result of being a Warp fanboy. The few songs I've heard didn't appeal to me enough to check out the albums, but that was a few years ago and I might enjoy it now.

Mondo Bungle · 11-07-2014, 02:39 PM

I spaced on the last one, but I'll jam this one soon.

sidewinder · 11-10-2014, 11:30 AM

Just revisited Flying Lotus' Los Angeles, so this seems like a good time to try this.

sidewinder · 11-10-2014, 12:39 PM

Well unfortunately it seems I was right to avoid this album when it was released - I knew my tastes well enough. As I near the end of the album, it's funny how the experience is so in line with my original expectations. I like much of the music/production, which is essentially a combination of Flying Lotus and The Gaslamp Killer. But for the most part I can't stand the vocals. And if there's one thing I can say about my music tastes it's that vocals play a huge role. I don't care if I can't make out what a vocalist is saying, I just have to like the sound if I'm going to enjoy the music at all. Vocals aren't something I can often look past - if ever. I think the vocals are alright on some tracks, and did enjoy a few tracks. A 20-minute EP's worth of tracks, let's say. But at 54 minutes, I'm just not into it and can't see myself going in for a second listen. Am I glad I finally listened to the whole thing? Well not really, as it met the expectations I had of it 4 years ago when I decided not to listen to it.

Oh hey, there's an extra track on the version Spotify has (I think it's just a hidden track that they broke out), and it's basically him blabbering over Status Quo's "Black Veils of Melancholy". That was kind of cool as I like to hear 60s material used in this way. But again it would have been better without a drunk homeless man talking over it.

4/10

11-06-2014, 08:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
Pet_Sounds Remember the underscore Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: The other side Posts: 2,489	Psychlub 4: "A Sufi and a Killer" - Gonjasufi Gonjasufi - A Sufi and a Killer Frownland's pick. __________________ Everybody's dying just to get the disease

11-07-2014, 05:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,970	Oh-oh! Frownland? Sure we'll give it a go... __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018

11-07-2014, 01:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
sidewinder Engorged Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,536	I haven't listened to any Gonjasufi albums to this point, but I've been exposed as a result of being a Warp fanboy. The few songs I've heard didn't appeal to me enough to check out the albums, but that was a few years ago and I might enjoy it now. __________________ last.fm \| my collection on RYM \| vinyl instagram @allthatyouseeandhear I'd love to see your signature/links too, but the huge and obnoxious ones have caused me to block all signatures.

11-10-2014, 11:30 AM	#9 (permalink)
sidewinder Engorged Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,536	Just revisited Flying Lotus' Los Angeles, so this seems like a good time to try this. __________________ last.fm \| my collection on RYM \| vinyl instagram @allthatyouseeandhear I'd love to see your signature/links too, but the huge and obnoxious ones have caused me to block all signatures.

11-10-2014, 12:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
sidewinder Engorged Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,536	Well unfortunately it seems I was right to avoid this album when it was released - I knew my tastes well enough. As I near the end of the album, it's funny how the experience is so in line with my original expectations. I like much of the music/production, which is essentially a combination of Flying Lotus and The Gaslamp Killer. But for the most part I can't stand the vocals. And if there's one thing I can say about my music tastes it's that vocals play a huge role. I don't care if I can't make out what a vocalist is saying, I just have to like the sound if I'm going to enjoy the music at all. Vocals aren't something I can often look past - if ever. I think the vocals are alright on some tracks, and did enjoy a few tracks. A 20-minute EP's worth of tracks, let's say. But at 54 minutes, I'm just not into it and can't see myself going in for a second listen. Am I glad I finally listened to the whole thing? Well not really, as it met the expectations I had of it 4 years ago when I decided not to listen to it. Oh hey, there's an extra track on the version Spotify has (I think it's just a hidden track that they broke out), and it's basically him blabbering over Status Quo's "Black Veils of Melancholy". That was kind of cool as I like to hear 60s material used in this way. But again it would have been better without a drunk homeless man talking over it. 4/10 __________________ last.fm \| my collection on RYM \| vinyl instagram @allthatyouseeandhear I'd love to see your signature/links too, but the huge and obnoxious ones have caused me to block all signatures.

11-07-2014, 04:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
Josef K A Jew on a motorbike! Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 800	Ooh, nice pick. This has been on my list forever.