BigH
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Macspur said:
I really like his first 2 albums, Gossip in the Grain was quite good but after that he seems to have lost his way, his voice has been toned down and it all seems over produced to me.
I really like his first 2 albums, Gossip in the Grain was quite good but after that he seems to have lost his way, his voice has been toned down and it all seems over produced to me.
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Hahaha, if you think word quirky is overused please have a listen to the new album by Stephen Malkmus & the Jicks called "Sparkle Hard". It is difficult to say what it is that gets you to listen to it again and again, and again. Perhaps you won't, I really don't know. I will say this. Don't get discouraged. It's interesting, bizarre, wonderful, non-audiophile material; vocals can sound erratic, instruments sound weird, hell, there are tracks where they're not even in tune. Arrangements vary from strange to prosaic however, if you get in to it you'll sit there with a grin on your face. If not you've wasted 43 minutes.
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I have pre - ordered ' Laurel's' new album called 'DogViolet' from the Bandcamp site, it will be released August 24th but I will get it a little earlier . *smile*
There is something about the way her voice 'cracks' that does things to me. *wink*
Here are couple of pre - release tasters for you all.
https://open.spotify.com/track/1oaXXLCrcm5JUQD0XgVcle?si=5e3wc1_qTWKOZFfW4awucg
https://open.spotify.com/track/5x7MQEdGpSXU1ORb5JRSu2?si=pWwMq6PTRa-1ofSOOIaTFA
And on youtube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9vZ-eMGwdg
There is something about the way her voice 'cracks' that does things to me. *wink*
Here are couple of pre - release tasters for you all.
https://open.spotify.com/track/1oaXXLCrcm5JUQD0XgVcle?si=5e3wc1_qTWKOZFfW4awucg
https://open.spotify.com/track/5x7MQEdGpSXU1ORb5JRSu2?si=pWwMq6PTRa-1ofSOOIaTFA
And on youtube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9vZ-eMGwdg
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Macspur
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New release from a few days ago, a new band to me called The Dead Tongues and an album called Unsung Passage
Big H, you might like this
Mac
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Big H, you might like this
Mac
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BigH
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Macspur said:
Thanks Mac, played some of their albums last night, yes pretty good, will try them again when I have more time.
BigH
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Macspur said:
Thanks Mac, played some of their albums last night, yes pretty good, will try them again when I have more time.
Finally giving this a go. I think it's closer to Agnes Obel than Julie Byrne.QuestForThe13thNote said:
It makes me focus on production and not music, which is something I dislike. Quite a bit of a struggle already and I'm only half way through.
Shame as had high hopes and it was generally well received.
Edit
Having finished the whole album it's ok. Unfortunately nothing more than that for me.
James Bay - Electric Light
Attracting mixed reviews and having listened to it today I can tell you why. Following his excellent debut this release was always going to be judged with higher expectations. In isolation the album is ok if you like Pop. But compared to his first it pales in comparison.
Attracting mixed reviews and having listened to it today I can tell you why. Following his excellent debut this release was always going to be judged with higher expectations. In isolation the album is ok if you like Pop. But compared to his first it pales in comparison.
Macspur
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insider9 said:
Agreed, very disappointing.
I'm currently listening to Mishaped Pearls, Shivelight, released today and it's beautiful
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Will put this on after school run. I've had a listen to Black Labirynth by Korn frontman Jonathan Davis. It's another heavy release this year that's disappointing.
Interesting box set released today Jethro Tull "50 for 50" (includes no new material) and a complitation album by Agnes Obel "Late Night Tales" that includes 3 new original tracks.
Interesting box set released today Jethro Tull "50 for 50" (includes no new material) and a complitation album by Agnes Obel "Late Night Tales" that includes 3 new original tracks.
I'm sure we've all been waiting for it. New album by Shawn Mendes. Very original name, literally. It's called Shawn Mendes. Finally something I can recommend to my wife she will enjoy.
Finally managed to listen to new release by Luke Winslow-King "Blue Mesa". Decent release worth a listen.
Next up, a band called Low Cut Connie. Dirty Pictures (Part 2) is a follow up to the album with the same name released a year ago. Absolutey brilliant release and I'm following it up with Dirty Pictures (Part 1).
Next up, a band called Low Cut Connie. Dirty Pictures (Part 2) is a follow up to the album with the same name released a year ago. Absolutey brilliant release and I'm following it up with Dirty Pictures (Part 1).
One I did not finish, I doesn't happen often. Most music I find bearable. But somehow not managed to sit through another Agnes Obel albums. I know she has many fans. But 11 minutes into last track (that's over 50 minutes long) and I gave up.
Electro
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insider9 said:
I like Agnes Obel usually but I find her new album quite poor.
She has been lazy.
Released on ECM. Previously unreleased live recording from 1998 by Keith Jarrett, Gary Peacock and Jack DeJohntte "After the Fall." This is simply superb.
Electro said:
Interesting, I've had a few attempts with different material and so far not warmed to her. Where would you suggest I start?
Macspur
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insider9 said:
I like her first two albums Aventine and Philharmonics, not so keen on Citizen of Glass and haven't heard the new one yet
Mac
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I've listened to new Snow Patrol today. Not a bad release at all. The album is called Wildness. First in 7 years and apparently first one recorded sober (or so they claim).
That is instantly likeable usually losses appeal just as quick.
Stuff that is harder to digest I find has longevity.
Stuff that is harder to digest I find has longevity.
Macspur
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insider9 said:
If you haven't already, try the spin off band from Snow Patrol, Tired Pony
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Andrewjvt said:
I think you may well have a good point there Andrew
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