Most Recent CD Purchased??.....

[audiobill]

Actually went on a bit of a spending spree last weekend. I'll just list the one I've probably listened to the most of the bunch this week.

Telefon Tel Aviv: Map of What is Effortless, which I've already talked about in the Wednesday thread. Blend of various electronic styles with laid back R&B, featuring a live orchestral backing. Ranges from nearly radio ready grooves to ambient experiments. I guess I'd put it somewhere around a 4 of 5.

Oh, and I have to mention that the new Horrorpops: Hell Yeah! kicks ass too. Fast-paced, rockabilly fun with attitude, hooks, and punk leanings, another 4 of 5.

Waiting for the new Savath & Savalas to get here in the mail.

Is Savalas a heavy kind of band?? Never heard of them before.

Who loves ya baby,
Bill

[nobody]

Nope. Savath & Savalas is a project of Scott Herrin from Prefuse 73. The latest record is actually done in Spanish, featuring vocals from a girl from Barcelona, where Herrin spent some time recently. The whole thing's got a kind of Brazillian/Latin vibe, really laid back with a mix of acoustic and electronic instruments.

Nothing heavy at all.

If you want heavy, I did recently start listening to Texas Terri and the Stiff Ones. I've seen her described as a famale Iggy Pop. I can go with that. Thrashy trashy stuff.

[DarrenH]

Isildurs Bane - Mind vol 4: Pass 1

Just got it in the mail yesterday and I haven't listened to it yet.

But I'd say prior to that it was Return To Forever - Hymn of the Seventh Galaxy.

Chick Corea fronted fusion released in 1973. Al DiMeola would not appear until the next RTF release "Where Have I Known You Before" but Bill Connors does a fantastic job on guitar. I liked his aggressive playing style. A good effort with a distinct "rock" approach that was not seen in the previous two releases.

3.5/5

Darren