What is spinning?

**nobody** · 09-18-2009, 05:46 PM

That Terrence Trent album is better than it often gets credit for to me. That cover her does at the end the name of which I forget really shows what a great vocalist he was. Shame he never equaled that debut again.

And, the new Raveonettes slays...

Raveonettes: In and Out of Control

OK, this one's got its hooks in me. And quite a lot of hooks it has. Absolutely their poppiest record to date. It's got plenty of that retro Duane Eddy meets Jesus & Mary Chain guitar sound, but the distortion is a bit more pulled back and controlled. Reminds me of Pretty in Black in that regard, but is a more cohesive listen straight through. While ot a total fuzzball like Lust Lust Lust, but he does let loose with the distortion now and then. A semi-step forward coupled with a step back to dip into their previous sounds making this sound fresh yet totally like the Raveonettes you already like if you're a fan. I'm digging it, but I'm not real objective as I've liked basically everything there guys have released.

**JohnMichael** · 09-18-2009, 06:41 PM

Terezin/Theresienstadt

Annie Sofie Von Otter
Bengt Forsberg, Christian Gerhaher, Daniel Hope

"Annie Sofie von Otter commemorates the musicians murdered in the Holocaust"

That beauty can be found in such ugliness is what I needed to be reminded of today. Peace to all those who have suffered and peace to all those who are trying to survive.

**Mr Peabody** · 09-18-2009, 07:35 PM

Raveonettes, new to me, checked out some samples, I like what I hear.

Ok, checked out LLL, Chain Gang of Love and Pretty In Black. PIB I liked the best from the samples and that's the one on the way to me. Didn't see the title you showed.

**poppachubby** · 09-19-2009, 02:51 AM

Originally Posted by Mr Peabody

Raveonettes, new to me, checked out some samples, I like what I hear.

Ok, checked out LLL, Chain Gang of Love and Pretty In Black. PIB I liked the best from the samples and that's the one on the way to me. Didn't see the title you showed.

My personal fave Peabody is Whip It On. Only 8 tracks but no filler, My Tornado and Cops On Our Tail are classic Raveonettes. Thanks nobody, so busy with the kids, I missed that release entirely...BTW still working on that Dragonaires torrent, slow going...looks like the new Raveonettes hasn't hit the networks yet, I will buy it based on your rec nobody, your track record is flawless thus far!

**poppachubby** · 09-19-2009, 03:02 AM

hey nobody, do you have any Raveonettes on vinyl? I really need to order some, all that fuzz through my Shure M65 would be sick...

**Mr Peabody** · 09-19-2009, 03:53 AM

I saw Whip It On, I'll check it out.

Any one follow my link a couple posts back and listen to Lunatic Soul? Not the Raveonettes but a very cool album and sound.

**poppachubby** · 09-19-2009, 08:49 AM

Originally Posted by Mr Peabody

I saw Whip It On, I'll check it out.

Any one follow my link a couple posts back and listen to Lunatic Soul? Not the Raveonettes but a very cool album and sound.

It's downloading presently...I'm going out for a bit but I'll let you know what I think Peabody...

**nobody** · 09-19-2009, 10:27 AM

I've only got Lust Lust Lust on vinyl. Not really a great pressing though. Not horrible, but nothing to get too excited about. I would like to pick up some more of their stuff on vinyl. Will probably pick up the new one on vinyl once released.

**poppachubby** · 09-19-2009, 01:44 PM

Peabody, I had the pleasure of Lunatic Soul on my portable. Great medium for it, my K66 loved it. Overall I enjoyed it, love the ambient stuff. Also dig how they switch from electronica to a jazz tinged jam in the same track. Bass player has great chops and tone. The only thing I didn't like was that there were definitely some flatline moments, the pacing of the album could have used a little life at points. But I get what they are doing and it's good, thanks for the suggestion P. Have you listened to any Massive Attack? I really think they would be up your alley, DL Mezzanine, awesome album.

**Mr Peabody** · 09-19-2009, 03:15 PM

Poppa C, I hear you but like you said to step things up would ruin the mood they were going for. I'll check Massive Attack.

Nobody, I liked In & Out Of Control, it would be my second purchase if Pretty In Black pleases me the way I think it will. I think I like their Pop/60's kind of thing they do on these albums. Sorry, Poppa, from the samples Whip it sounded similar all the way through and more like LLL. I could like these maybe with a complete listen but from samples I'm not convinced to buy.

**poppachubby** · 09-20-2009, 03:28 AM

Originally Posted by Mr Peabody

Poppa C, I hear you but like you said to step things up would ruin the mood they were going for. I'll check Massive Attack.

Nobody, I liked In & Out Of Control, it would be my second purchase if Pretty In Black pleases me the way I think it will. I think I like their Pop/60's kind of thing they do on these albums. Sorry, Poppa, from the samples Whip it sounded similar all the way through and more like LLL. I could like these maybe with a complete listen but from samples I'm not convinced to buy.

Hey no prob Peabody, glad you checked it out. My philosophy is....better to listen and dislike, than to not listen at all. It makes sense that you would like the more dynamic stuff, after hearing some of your taste. I really think you should check out Massive Attack, I threw it in yesterday (Mezzanine). I'm really interested to see if I've pegged some of your style. Anyhow, I bought this Hancock on vinyl and its off the chart awesome. nobody, you there? This album is crazy good!!!!

**nobody** · 09-20-2009, 07:07 AM

Protection is another Massive Attack to check out.

I got a that Hancock on vinyl. Haven't pulled it out for a while, maybe I will change that today.

**nobody** · 09-20-2009, 07:17 AM

Horace Andy & Alpha: Two Phazed People

Speaking of Massive Attack, this is a nice release. Horace Andy's traditional reggae sounds mixed with the more modern electronic styles he works so well within with Massive Attack. A nice album of futuristic dub.

**02audionoob** · 09-20-2009, 07:53 AM

I decided on a whim to clean and play the entire Bob Dylan Biograph today.

**poppachubby** · 09-20-2009, 08:25 AM

Originally Posted by 02audionoob

I decided on a whim to clean and play the entire Bob Dylan Biograph today.

Great whim, great decision...

**Mr Peabody** · 09-20-2009, 10:12 AM

I was a bit neutral on Massive Attack. It's hard to tell from samples. Are they more involved than just groove based?

**thekid** · 09-20-2009, 10:34 AM

cleaning carpets today.......... so its whistle while i work time..

So far today

Windham Hills 88 Sampler
Toad the Wet Sprocket-Fear
James Taylor- One Man Dog
Chicago- Greatest Hits
Beck-Sea Change

Stacked KLH/SX-850 combo rocks!!!!!!

**poppachubby** · 09-20-2009, 05:17 PM

Originally Posted by Mr Peabody

I was a bit neutral on Massive Attack. It's hard to tell from samples. Are they more involved than just groove based?

They fall under electronica, trip hop if you will. Yes, most songs are structured to have verses and choruses, and its far more than a sleepy beat playing endlessly. There is a definite mood and feel to their albums, that's why I thought you'd dig it. If you're unsure , just DL a torrent to check it out. How long is a sample anyhow? There are some great cuts on that album, most popularily "Tear Drop" (you may know it as the theme song from TV show House) and "Dissolved Girl" from The Matrix soundtrack.

**Mr Peabody** · 09-20-2009, 06:02 PM

I might check it some more, I once listened to some Crystal Method and passed on that as well because it seemed repetitious. I like some of the Electronica but it has to have something to keep my interest.

**poppachubby** · 09-20-2009, 06:22 PM

Originally Posted by Mr Peabody

I might check it some more, I once listened to some Crystal Method and passed on that as well because it seemed repetitious. I like some of the Electronica but it has to have something to keep my interest.

The average song length is 5-6 minutes. That should tell you enough, they're in and out, to the point with the hooks. As compared to Lunatic Soul, much less exploring and more structure. Great vocals too...Crystal Method is crap

**02audionoob** · 09-22-2009, 05:17 PM

I'd be Willin' to listen to this one at least 3 or 4 more times...

**Auricauricle** · 09-23-2009, 09:57 AM

Check it out, guys....

**Auricauricle** · 09-23-2009, 10:04 AM

I like Massive Attack quite a bit...Mezzanine is a fine album: very layered and ambient and moody. Crystal Method is also very talented, but in my experience (as in Vegas), the comps are more driving and energetic. Massive attack can also be driving (Angel), but I think overall they are quite melodic and organic, as compared to the heavy techno-influenced and flavored CM.

**Mr Peabody** · 09-23-2009, 02:46 PM

Got my Raveonettes today!

Over the weekend I pulled a couple albums out of a batch to check out. One was Bob Seger, Smoking OP's. Not many hits on this I thought but I gave it a spin, wow, what a boogie factor. Now I know why this album was/is so popular, classic Seger. If something on your body isn't moving while this album is on some one better take your pulse. Some decent organ too. I also played Jim Stafford's Best Of, I remember a couple of those 70's hits but I was quite surprised I liked nearly every song on the album and the sound quality was good as well. Those were keepers. I also spun Journey's, Frontiers album. Pretty bad and that's from a Journey fan. The only songs worth listening to were the hits off that album, I think three. Two of them are in the running for my favorite Journey songs, Faithfully & Separate Ways. But I have their Greatest Hits for that latter stuff so that platter went in the pile I need to do something with, trade/sell.

Alright, even Auric likes Messanine, I guess I'll have to go for it.

**poppachubby** · 09-23-2009, 02:49 PM

Originally Posted by Mr Peabody

Got my Raveonettes today!

Over the weekend I pulled a couple albums out of a batch to check out. One was Bob Seger, Smoking OP's. Not many hits on this I thought but I gave it a spin, wow, what a boogie factor. Now I know why this album was/is so popular, classic Seger. If something on your body isn't moving while this album is on some one better take your pulse. Some decent organ too. I also played Jim Stafford's Best Of, I remember a couple of those 70's hits but I was quite surprised I liked nearly every song on the album and the sound quality was good as well. Those were keepers. I also spun Journey's, Frontiers album. Pretty bad and that's from a Journey fan. The only songs worth listening to were the hits off that album, I think three. Two of them are in the running for my favorite Journey songs, Faithfully & Separate Ways. But I have their Greatest Hits for that latter stuff so that platter went in the pile I need to do something with, trade/sell.

Alright, even Auric likes Messanine, I guess I'll have to go for it.

Good show Peabody, which album did you end upo getting, Pretty in Black?

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