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Post by mookie on May 6, 2022 9:16:39 GMT -6
 Thankfully this pretty much met my expectations, it was very good. Probably ranks third in their discography for me at the moment New Sharon Van Etten is excellent. Pretty decent release day so far. |
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Post by Tweet on May 6, 2022 10:01:02 GMT -6
These arcade fire assholes still know how to make me cry after all these years. What a treat. I assure you all these songs are probably gonna be amazing live
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Post by monasterymonochrome on May 6, 2022 10:48:29 GMT -6
Thankfully this pretty much met my expectations, it was very good. Probably ranks third in their discography for me at the moment New Sharon Van Etten is excellent. Pretty decent release day so far. I think I like this too? Not really into the Age of Anxiety songs or the second End of the Empire (gets a little too far into Everything Now territory with all the "unsubscribe" lyrics and what not). But the rest is really awesome! The whole back half from Lightning onward is great. Don't know where I'd slot it in the discog rn but it's a definite step up from the last one. Might still rank fifth for me, but this band can still move me. Which is all I can ask for at this point. Edit: Man, just re-listened and when the lyrics are bad here they're abysmal. Def feeling this firmly in 5th for their discography. Some of these songs are gonna go off live tho. |
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Post by monasterymonochrome on May 6, 2022 14:13:32 GMT -6
New Kikagaku Moyo is the best release of the day tho
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Post by scoots on May 6, 2022 14:49:21 GMT -6
Just fired it up. Reminds me of Dungen.
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Post by monasterymonochrome on May 9, 2022 9:30:03 GMT -6
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Post by monasterymonochrome on May 9, 2022 10:31:37 GMT -6
 Another excellent Spiritualized album. Not sure it tops And Nothing Hurt, but it's a worthy companion. My only issue right now is that, damn, it is so loud. I enjoy the Wall of Sound chaos that this creates, but I also doubt I'll return to it as frequently, as I've felt fatigued after each of my listens to it thus far. |
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Post by scoots on May 9, 2022 10:42:50 GMT -6
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Post by chvrchbarrel on May 9, 2022 14:33:34 GMT -6
Another excellent Spiritualized album. Not sure it tops And Nothing Hurt, but it's a worthy companion. My only issue right now is that, damn, it is so loud. I enjoy the Wall of Sound chaos that this creates, but I also doubt I'll return to it as frequently, as I've felt fatigued after each of my listens to it thus far. fucking love the ladies and gentlemen callback with the art |
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Post by monasterymonochrome on May 10, 2022 12:21:50 GMT -6
 I continue to be obsessed with this one. Anyone familiar with more Screw tapes I should listen to? |
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Post by scoots on May 10, 2022 13:14:50 GMT -6
 Still fucking love this album. |
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Post by Kamera on May 11, 2022 13:05:49 GMT -6
 I couldn't find the Ska thread. |
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Post by wanny on May 13, 2022 7:12:10 GMT -6
Just an absolutely stacked day for music.
Started off with The Smile which is amazing, up there with a lot of Radioheads stuff.
Kendrick & Florence next
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Post by zircona1 on May 13, 2022 8:50:26 GMT -6
The new Arcade Fire is good overall. Some of the lyrics are dopey - you could make this argument going back to The Suburbs - but the tunes are better than the last album.
The acoustic guitar at the beginning of 'WE' made me feel like singing 'Every Rose Has Its Thorn...'
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Post by Tweet on May 13, 2022 13:08:51 GMT -6
Kendrick album is good but I think it’d be better if like the first 4-5 songs on side 2 weren’t on it. I’ll be going back to it as the highs are pretty damn high here.
The Smile album is basically Hail to the Thief which isn’t my favorite Radiohead album but it’s still good
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Post by wanny on May 13, 2022 13:41:26 GMT -6
Kendrick album is good but I think it’d be better if like the first 4-5 songs on side 2 weren’t on it. I’ll be going back to it as the highs are pretty damn high here. The Smile album is basically Hail to the Thief which isn’t my favorite Radiohead album but it’s still good Agree with the first stretch of Kdots 2nd album, those songs do nothing for me. I almost love every other song though. |
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Post by Tweet on May 13, 2022 22:52:35 GMT -6
Couple other thoughts here: The Black Keys album is "turned it off half way thru" bad. King Hannah album is a cross between Mazzy Star and Third-era Portishead. I know, I'm throwing bands around, but I've been on this forum for 10+ years and know what the fuck I'm talking about. I sincerely believe every single active member of this forum should give it a once over if nothing else. They play Schubas in 2 weeks and will play the Riv or a similar sized venue in 4 years. Kamera set a timer and see if I'm right. Warpaint album is something I'll be quietly going back to throughout the year. I'll be sure to sit outside whatever venue they play and stalk Symb. Butthole Surfers remain a band not talked enough about 'round here. Rolling Blackouts album is not as good as the early stuff but way better than their last album. Gonna be a can't miss Lolla set and if they play Schubas saturday night I'll sit at a stool at the bar the whole show and just do shots with fiveiron83321 and other boarders with taste who show up. Also tagging monasterymonochrome here to remind me to brainstorm the 80s album project next week since all I got is some mountain goats shows up and can do dumb music shit. Also I officially acquired this on vinyl today it's hand numbered it's cool I hope arbee is proud of me |
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Post by Kamera on May 14, 2022 10:17:55 GMT -6
Couple other thoughts here: The Black Keys album is "turned it off half way thru" bad. King Hannah album is a cross between Mazzy Star and Third-era Portishead. I know, I'm throwing bands around, but I've been on this forum for 10+ years and know what the fuck I'm talking about. I sincerely believe every single active member of this forum should give it a once over if nothing else. They play Schubas in 2 weeks and will play the Riv or a similar sized venue in 4 years. Kamera set a timer and see if I'm right. Warpaint album is something I'll be quietly going back to throughout the year. I'll be sure to sit outside whatever venue they play and stalk Symb. Butthole Surfers remain a band not talked enough about 'round here. Rolling Blackouts album is not as good as the early stuff but way better than their last album. Gonna be a can't miss Lolla set and if they play Schubas saturday night I'll sit at a stool at the bar the whole show and just do shots with fiveiron83321 and other boarders with taste who show up. Also tagging monasterymonochrome here to remind me to brainstorm the 80s album project next week since all I got is some mountain goats shows up and can do dumb music shit. Also I officially acquired this on vinyl today it's hand numbered it's cool I hope arbee is proud of me I got an extra spot for the King Hannah show if you’re interested. |
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Post by zircona1 on May 14, 2022 10:42:06 GMT -6
Butthole Surfers remain a band not talked enough about 'round here. I'll talk about them with you. Rembrandt Pussyhorse or Locust Abortion Technician - which do you prefer? |
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Post by teekoh on May 14, 2022 16:16:17 GMT -6
LAT, but both v important.
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Post by chvrchbarrel on May 15, 2022 10:31:16 GMT -6
i listen to hairway to steven every now and then
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Post by Tweet on May 15, 2022 17:47:30 GMT -6
Butthole Surfers remain a band not talked enough about 'round here. I'll talk about them with you. Rembrandt Pussyhorse or Locust Abortion Technician - which do you prefer? Locust Abortion Technician and Hairway to Steven are the two I seem to be going back to the most lately. Remember how bad they were at Day for Night and how special that show was? |
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Post by zircona1 on May 16, 2022 7:21:26 GMT -6
I'll talk about them with you. Rembrandt Pussyhorse or Locust Abortion Technician - which do you prefer? Locust Abortion Technician and Hairway to Steven are the two I seem to be going back to the most lately. Remember how bad they were at Day for Night and how special that show was?Yes I do. |
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Post by mookie on May 16, 2022 8:44:46 GMT -6
 This was a lot better than I expected, hopefully will be a good early day Pitchfork set (Ethel Cain - Preacher's Daughter) |
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Post by borracho on May 16, 2022 13:47:59 GMT -6
Butthole Surfers remain a band not talked enough about 'round here. they are the only band i've ever walked out on in concert. |
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Post by clouddead on May 16, 2022 19:58:22 GMT -6
Time is too valuable to not walk out on shitty concerts
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Post by Tweet on May 16, 2022 20:22:00 GMT -6
Time is too valuable to not walk out on shitty concerts What if it's shitty on purpose See, Death Grips, Bottom Lounge, August 2013 |
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Post by clouddead on May 16, 2022 20:41:50 GMT -6
Those are the best shows and are more memorable than 98% of concerts.
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Post by Tweet on May 16, 2022 20:47:06 GMT -6
Agreed.
Thank you for telling the Eric Clapton joke earlier it's good to know it's still funny
edit: absolutely crushed this totp
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Post by clouddead on May 16, 2022 20:53:19 GMT -6
Happy to tell that joke anytime.
I can’t think of too many intentionally shitty shows. Death Grips and DOOM come to mind. DOOM was also notable because I very lightly got hit by a car afterwards. Also Danzig at FFF.
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