zk0sm0
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Re: Disappointment of the year
Aug 18, 2007, 13:57
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Popel Vooje wrote: The Sunburned - Z
I used to like Sunburned Hand Of The Man, and I like experimental music as much as anybody, but this is just wank. If I want to listen to 45 minutes of unco-ordinated noise I'll make it myself, thank you.
have you heard sunburned hand of the man's Fire Escape (smalltown supersound, October) yet?
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Kid Calamity
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Re: Best records of the year so far?
Aug 18, 2007, 15:23
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'The Good, The Bad & The Queen', for me at the moment. Perhaps 'Ma Fleur' by The Cinematic Orchestra, too.
But I've been getting hold of albums that are a year old, or so, as well. These include; 'L'Absente' by Yann Tiesen (thanks, LMan), 'So Much More' by Brett Dennen, That one by CSS (thanks, Carlos - wherever you are), 'Serve Chilled' a very good compilation from Hed Kandy, and a whole buch of CDs by Homelife.
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LMan
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Re: Best records of the year so far?
Aug 18, 2007, 20:01
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Kid Calamity wrote: But I've been getting hold of albums that are a year old, or so, as well. These include; 'L'Absente' by Yann Tiesen...
Well, that one is a bit older. It was released in 2001.
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Popel Vooje
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Re: Disappointment of the year
Aug 21, 2007, 14:15
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No, I haven't, but on the evidence of "Z" I'm hoping it's a return to their more regular free-form psych/folk stuff.
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Dog 3000
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Edited Oct 30, 2007, 20:34
More new 2007 releases
Oct 30, 2007, 20:32
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So what else is new?
In the last couple months:
The Fiery Furnaces "Widow City" -- a fine new album, though this seems to be a "love em or hate em" band.
Liars "Liars" -- after several listenings I have to say it's their least impressive so far. More "commercial", which is almost like a joke coming from them -- I can imagine maybe in the early 90's this could have gotten some mainstream buzz ("inspired by Jesus & Mary Chain"). A handful of great tracks plus about 50% filler. (Not "bad" though!)
Lunar Dunes "From Above" -- got this one in the mail (from someone around here I think) -- a very good instrumental record, on the psychy-proggy end but more atmospheric than "wanky".
Old Tim Relijun "Catharsis In Crisis" -- still sounds like OTR. I kinda feel like, if you like their sound (which is very "Beefheartesque") then you will like this record too, but it doesn't seem like they will ever "grow musically" (like.)
Om "Pilgrimage" -- also a bit disappointing, in that there's only one big log of fuzz (too mellow and too short!)
Zolar X "X Marks The Spot" -- first "real" album by legendary space glam band of the 70's now reunited. It's pretty good, but you can't really expect them to equal their best moments of the 70's. Sort of an elfin space-Ramones record.
Meat Puppets "Rise To Your Knees" -- one of my fave 80's bands back with 2/3 original members. Unfortunately, I'd have to rank this as one of their two or three worst records though. Hasn't grown on me at all. (Still gonna see them next week though!!! I bet they play mostly oldies.)
db pedersen "Carrot Carrot!" -- didn't mention this before because I thought it came out in 2006, but actually it is from early '07. Very cool "experimental" sounds by a solo bass player with a delay pedal who can do the "throat singing" trick! Quite extraordinary to see him play these songs live (though it sounds like it's got a lot of overdubbing, he actually does the loops "live.")
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Beautiful Day
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Re: Best records of the year so far?
Oct 31, 2007, 11:28
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this might just be my favourite new release of the year so far
http://cdbaby.com/cd/pwshannon2
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IanB
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Edited Oct 31, 2007, 14:18
Re: More new 2007 releases
Oct 31, 2007, 11:48
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Dog 3000 wrote: Lunar Dunes "From Above" -- got this one in the mail (from someone around here I think) -- a very good instrumental record, on the psychy-proggy end but more atmospheric than "wanky".
Thanks for yet another plug for the Dunes. We definitely weren't going for "wanky" so I am glad you picked up on that! Cheers IB
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earthlingfred93
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Re: Best records of the year so far?
Oct 31, 2007, 12:42
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Definately 'Alison Faith Levy and Mushrooms' 'Yesterday i saw you kissing tiny flowers' Is my choice of LP of 2007
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earthlingdave
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Re: Best records of the year so far?
Oct 31, 2007, 13:15
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were easy to book, u tell us where dude
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oxford stu
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Re: Best records of the year so far?
Oct 31, 2007, 14:43
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Jane
You may know this already but, if not, both porcupine tree and Nick Harper are playing the zodiac soonish.
best wishes
stu
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