Tunesday Thread - Volume 897,436, Issue 42

[Zombie]

My week in review.... Elbow - Leaders of the Free World - I like.

Ooh, that's a good one, huh? Do you know their debut? Asleep In The Back? Great band. One of the best in the last few years. The new one really started to come together for me after about three listens, and now the glow just gets a little brighter with each listen. Really draws me back for more. Lots of depth to the songs, and lots of complexity to explore. Still lots of that Peter Gabriel "Red Rain" sound that I think most people like too from the first one. The new British Sea Power is pretty nice too.

[nobody]

Been wearing headphones to work, so tons and tons of stuff lately. 8 hours can fit a bunch of music, and I usually grab a couple MP3 discs with like 10 or so albums each on 'em to choose from. Too much to list right now...but some highlights include...

Desperate Teenage Lovedolls Soundtrack
45 Grave: Sleep in Safety
Superfly Soundtrack
Agustus Pablo: Aquarius Dub
Sly & Robbie in Dub
Dicks: Kill From the Heart
Soundgarden: Badmotorfinger
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
Beck: Guerro
Lyrics Born: Same Sht, Different Day
Gorillaz: Demon Days
Jason & the Scorchers: Lost & Found

And, was over at my folks house and saw an old record I must have discarded ages ago as I barely remembered it. I'm actually listening to it right now for a little retro fun. Anyone remember this one...



I could imagine a few of you out there digging its synthetic sheen and breezy, poppy sound.

[tentoze]

And, was over at my folks house and saw an old record I must have discarded ages ago as I barely remembered it. I'm actually listening to it right now for a little retro fun. Anyone remember this one...



I could imagine a few of you out there digging its synthetic sheen and breezy, poppy sound.

I gots that one, alright. It's a pretty fun listen.

Nothing to crow about here again this week, and for a while..

I picked up Mountain Goats' most recent release, The Sunset Tree- only a couple of spins so far, and I like it, but get the same feeling I got after last year's MG release- it's good, but it sounds like every other MG album, to the point of being able to drop a song from one into another and not realize it.

[Jim Clark]

Been wearing headphones to work, so tons and tons of stuff lately. 8 hours can fit a bunch of music, and I usually grab a couple MP3 discs with like 10 or so albums each on 'em to choose from. Too much to list right now...but some highlights include...

Desperate Teenage Lovedolls Soundtrack
45 Grave: Sleep in Safety
Superfly Soundtrack
Agustus Pablo: Aquarius Dub
Sly & Robbie in Dub
Dicks: Kill From the Heart
Soundgarden: Badmotorfinger
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
Beck: Guerro
Lyrics Born: Same Sht, Different Day
Gorillaz: Demon Days
Jason & the Scorchers: Lost & Found

And, was over at my folks house and saw an old record I must have discarded ages ago as I barely remembered it. I'm actually listening to it right now for a little retro fun. Anyone remember this one...



I could imagine a few of you out there digging its synthetic sheen and breezy, poppy sound.

yep, that's in the pile of lps I've been digging through lately.

jc

[3-LockBox]

I purchased, just yesterday, and have spent today listening to the following:

APC:13th Step - Yes, that is a very "in your face bass", and I like that way. So far, so good. I can see why some fans of older tooL would find it a bit trite, but I refer tooL's proggier style over their goth-metal style anyway.

Ayreon:The Universal Migrator Pts 1 & 2 - this is a specially priced two-disc set that was just re-released last year (both CDs were originally released in 2000) Boy, these guys aren't fooling around. I've heard a couple of these songs on a Troy comp (albeit, the weirder songs) Disc One is akin to ELO on acid (with an occasional 'hit' of ether). Very keyboard driven, very neo-prog, but very well done, which is kind of a miracle considering the cast of hundreds (guests) employed to make this album. Disc Two is a throwback to '80s metal, but in a good way. Its like, what if Jeff Wayne produced an Iron Maiden album...or like, what if Glass Hammer or IQ had balls. I will definately be looking into more from this group. BTW: I picked this up at CC of all places, for $13.99us...a steal!

Also, I have through the course of a week, borrowed and listened to the following:

Soilwork:Stabbing The Drama - I mentioned this one last week. It won't supplant Opeth as far as my heavy metal jones goes, but it is, as they say, a grower.

Laguna Coil:Comalies - only a few tracks actually, but what I heard piqued my interests...I may be in the hunt for these guys next...but is Comalies the best starting point? hhmmm?

Well? Is it?

[Dusty Chalk]

Glad you liked the Ayreon.

Laguna Coil:Comalies - only a few tracks actually, but what I heard piqued my interests...I may be in the hunt for these guys next...but is Comalies the best starting point? hhmmm?

Well? Is it?

First of all, it's Lacuna Coil.

Comalies is a good a place to start as any, but my favourite is Unleashed Memories (try to find the version with Halflife on it).

Then there's In A Reverie (which is my 2nd favourite), and that's pretty much it, for now, in terms of albums.

[3-LockBox]

Glad you liked the Ayreon.

Me too! I'm tired of waisting money.

my favourite is Unleashed Memories (try to find the version with Halflife on it).

Why?

[Dusty Chalk]

Comalies is a good a place to start as any, but my favourite is Unleashed Memories (try to find the version with Halflife on it).

Why?

More music, that's the only reason. If you, like I, end up falling in love with them, it's one less EP you will have to acquire.

[Stone]

Anyone remember this one...



I could imagine a few of you out there digging its synthetic sheen and breezy, poppy sound.

Is that the one with "Cool Places" on it?

[nobody]

Is that the one with "Cool Places" on it?

why yes it is

ms wieldin makes that and another appearences on this one

[ForeverAutumn]

Ooh, that's a good one, huh? Do you know their debut? Asleep In The Back? Great band. One of the best in the last few years. The new one really started to come together for me after about three listens, and now the glow just gets a little brighter with each listen. Really draws me back for more. Lots of depth to the songs, and lots of complexity to explore. Still lots of that Peter Gabriel "Red Rain" sound that I think most people like too from the first one. The new British Sea Power is pretty nice too.

This is my first experience with Elbow. Some of the folks around here were raving about it so I put it in a listening station at the CD store. It sounded kinda interesting so I threw it on the 'keep' pile and brought it home. I've since spun it three or four times and am liking it better with each spin.

I'd like to get the new BSP also, but I missed my chance at getting it on the cheap when it was released and now it's kind of pricey. I'll pick it up eventually, but it's hard to buy one CD at $20+ when you can get two cheapers ones for the same money.

I know, I know, quality not quantity. But isn't it devine when you can get both!

[Zombie]

This is my first experience with Elbow. Some of the folks around here were raving about it so I put it in a listening station at the CD store. It sounded kinda interesting so I threw it on the 'keep' pile and brought it home. I've since spun it three or four times and am liking it better with each spin.

Yea, you're in for a treat then with the debut. A little more rocking and melancholy. Really nice and something to look forward to on down the line after you get the hankerin for some more.

I'd like to get the new BSP also, but I missed my chance at getting it on the cheap when it was released and now it's kind of pricey. I'll pick it up eventually, but it's hard to buy one CD at $20+ when you can get two cheapers ones for the same money.

Yea, I hear ya again. Hard for me to pluck down more than about $13 of virtual cash for CDs nowadays since they are so readily available for that or less online in the US. Big British CDs like BSP are available at cd-wow for pretty good international prices since they are postpaid, but still usually cheaper here unless it isn't released yet. For instance, Open Season is about 18 CAD to your door, but sounds like you prefer to buy locally, which is cool. Lots on ebay too, but sometimes those shipping cost'll kill ya. Do you ever buy from ebay Canada? For some reason the new one has a much higher list price than the debut. The used shops will probably have a few before long too...

[Jim Clark]

Yea, you're in for a treat then with the debut. A little more rocking and melancholy. Really nice and something to look forward to on down the line after you get the hankerin for some more.

Yea, I hear ya again. Hard for me to pluck down more than about $13 of virtual cash for CDs nowadays since they are so readily available for that or less online in the US. Big British CDs like BSP are available at cd-wow for pretty good international prices since they are postpaid, but still usually cheaper here unless it isn't released yet. For instance, Open Season is about 18 CAD to your door, but sounds like you prefer to buy locally, which is cool. Lots on ebay too, but sometimes those shipping cost'll kill ya. Do you ever buy from ebay Canada? For some reason the new one has a much higher list price than the debut. The used shops will probably have a few before long too...

Hey, thanks for the CD-Wow post. I went ahead and ordered that Editors CD from there. Local joints want 25 bucks to order it in and I got it for 16. More than I wanted to spend and I'm sure there's somewhere that has it for a little less but this works.

jc

[Zombie]

Hey, thanks for the CD-Wow post. I went ahead and ordered that Editors CD from there. Local joints want 25 bucks to order it in and I got it for 16. More than I wanted to spend and I'm sure there's somewhere that has it for a little less but this works.

jc

Hey no prob, I shoulda mentioned that there's always $2 discount codes floating around and I've posted some in the past as my alter ego, Davey Bones, but tough cookies for you fast movers.

For others with more patience, just search for cd-wow discount. Foe example, here's one that still looks good for $2 off ... http://www3.cd-wow.us/promotion.php?..._1&affid=14282 that'll get you that Editors CD for $13.95

[audiobill]

This is my first experience with Elbow. Some of the folks around here were raving about it so I put it in a listening station at the CD store. It sounded kinda interesting so I threw it on the 'keep' pile and brought it home. I've since spun it three or four times and am liking it better with each spin.

I'd like to get the new BSP also, but I missed my chance at getting it on the cheap when it was released and now it's kind of pricey. I'll pick it up eventually, but it's hard to buy one CD at $20+ when you can get two cheapers ones for the same money.

I know, I know, quality not quantity. But isn't it devine when you can get both!

You'll also like "asleep at the back" by Elbow, FA.

I saw them a couple of years ago, with South opening for them. South blew them away. Not to say that Elbow wasn't very good, just not as dynamic as their opener. I still call Elbow a studio band.

Fwiw,
Bill