current favorite albums

Neon · Post by **Neon** » Sun Dec 10, 2006 3:56 am

Sonic Youth - Sonic Nurse
Beatles - White Album
Underworld - Everything, Everything
Da Funk
Led Zeppelin on DVD

DJ Incompetent · Post by **DJ Incompetent** » Sun Dec 10, 2006 6:05 am

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1. 2 many djs: As heard on radio soulwax pt 2.
One of the best mashup discs I've ever heard. When ya got The Breeders, Salt 'n Pepa, Garbage, Royksopp, Skee Lo, Detroit Grand Pubahs, Electric 6, 10cc, Destiny's Child, New Order, and Dolly Parton on the same disk, ya got a genre crisis. Most vocals on tracks are paired with music from other popular tracks. It's done so well. The disk is probably the easiest of the series to find, but there are many other soulwax mashups worth listening on, even if the quality of effort isn't as good.

2. MC Lars: Self Titled (The Laptop EP)
(White) Rap. But intellegent, modernized...and hell...he raps about friggin' Edgar Allen Poe!

3. Hardcore Heaven 2
Happy Hardcore without much of the 'happy' to fuck it all up. 3 disk set. DJ Sy, DJ Brisk, and Kevin Energy each have their own mix. The Sy disks has a lot of female vocals, and is the least of the 3. Brisk and Kevin Energy hold it down though. No chipmunks, (retard) MCs, or any other embarassing shit. "Chav" music without the Chavs. Best used for road trips. The very best for road trips.

4. Johnny Cash: American IV - The Man Comes Around
While I hate the general "music is only for lyrics" mentality, I make rare exceptions for "enchanting mesmerizing vocals." A third of the songs are a little too slow, but if all else fails, you have great Depeche Mode and NIN covers to fall back on.

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5. Muse: Absolution
Kinda like moderized dramatic music. Butterflies & Hurricanes is uplifting and a great "project tackling theme." While Stockholm Syndrome gets the hard-hitters credit.

6. Straylight Run: Self Titled
All I can think of here is "mature emo"..if..that's possible. With messages that rally a sort of theme that says "quit fucking complaining", it earns my uniqueness credit. Oh, and I like the piano.

7. The Avalanches: Since I Left You
It's like...being trapped in old happy 50s tv shows. A well-streamed continuous mix that spins into somethin' trancy. Samples, samples, samples, and samples. "WTF" may be uttered a few times. Track down Frontier Psychiatrist for a proper sample.

8. Lotus: Nomad
I'm not very good at describing this sort of thing. But I look at it like pretty easy-listening faster-paced jazzy percussion-oriented rock. Or I can call it psychadelic rock or something. I like it 'cause it's slightly drum-n-bassy at times. I loved the group after being introduced to a live show. But this studio album is shit compared to their live performance. That's how good this band & album are.

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9. Rick Ross: Port of Miami
Meh, once a year one may find himself dabbling in the money, hos, drugs, ghettos, and clubs that almost every god damn rap album released weekly. This one serves its purpose. And there's catchiness.

10. Rammstein: Mutter
Almost every song is great! Yay for Germany.

11. DJ Venom: Raise the Volume 2
Hard House with fun references...like....Guns 'n Roses..and....Ninja Gaiden..and...Journey..and...a Speak & Spell.

12. Hybrid: Wide Angle
Techno with a russian orchestra. Hell yes!
The only instance where I'd recommend NOT to buy the special edition version. It takes a good track from the studio album and moves it to the short 2nd disk.

professor ganson · Post by **professor ganson** » Sun Dec 10, 2006 6:09 am

movietone - the sand and the stars
ion dissonance - breathing is irrelevant
rolling stones - exile on mainstreet
a minor forest - flemish altruism

Rob · Post by **Rob** » Sun Dec 10, 2006 10:43 am

Bathory - Under the Sign of the Black Mark -- garage black metal, just what I need
Vladislav Delay - Entain -- trying to find an electronic niche to enjoy, sticking to minimal stuff for now
Oren Ambarchi - Grapes From the Estate
Keith Fullerton Whitman - Playthroughs -- ^both drone, I have some trouble telling them apart, but they're nice

Immolation - Close to a World Below. I hope I don't jinx it, but I think it's my new favorite. It was a close race between it and Unholy Cult, but in the end CTAWB feels more even, complete and has a much stronger closing track. Amazing album. Also making time for Failures for Gods and Here in After on the side.

MadSteelDarkness · Post by **MadSteelDarkness** » Sun Dec 10, 2006 5:23 pm

Unseen Force - In Search of the Truth
Lazar Wolf - demo
Electric Wizard - Dopethrone
The Chumps - Good Times
V/A, covering Antiseen - Everybody Loves Antiseen

Oh, and:

Grey Daturas - Dead in the Woods (getting stoked for tonight's Rusted Shut/Grey Daturas show)

Pirate1019 · Post by **Pirate1019** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 6:52 pm

Hammerfall: Glory to the Brave
Hammerfall: Renegade
Kamelot: Karma

I'm on a bit of a power metal binge right now.

Alec · Post by **Alec** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 9:24 pm

Lately been bumping the old Midnite album Unpolish a lot. If you like deep roots reggae, this is a must. A much overlooked classic.

Giving the new Akon album a couple listen too. Much more pop than his last album not so rappy anymore. And featured artists on nearly every track. But its growing on me.

I just downloaded a bunch of albums that I haven't heard yet. The Chinese Assassin Musik 4 is a really cool compilation IMO.

CMoon · Post by **CMoon** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 12:46 am

Rob wrote: Keith Fullerton Whitman - Playthroughs -- ^both drone, I have some trouble telling them apart, but they're nice

Ha! Next time I see Keith I'll have to tell him how much the Shmup fans love him!

'tis the shit!

Rob · Post by **Rob** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 12:58 am

CMoon wrote: Ha! Next time I see Keith I'll have to tell him how much the Shmup fans love him!

I've went back to this one this weekend:

The Invisible Pyramid Elegy Box - been going through all of the discs, really fantastic.
and Drive Like Jehu - Yank Crime

Has anyone else had discoloration (rings) on their CDs? I think the cold/temperature fluctuations has damaged them at least superficially, which is evident on the discs not covered in artwork (Yank Crime). They play fine for now, but eh.

CMoon · Post by **CMoon** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 1:10 am

Rob wrote: The Invisible Pyramid Elegy Box - been going through all of the discs, really fantastic.

I'm working on a much smaller set (only 2 discs, woohoo!) that is to much the same effect. Tons of huge tracks, lots of great texture. More artists that are completely unknown. A new band that no one has heard called Oaxacan is completely primal--sound like they record in a cave. Improvised like jazz, but they aren't jazz. Brutal guitar and weird-inhuman vocals. Totally invalidates society. I want to hear more bands like this!

As far as disc discololartion--I've had dvds do this and stop working. It does happen. Certain discs just go bad. I think the issue has to do with whether they are truly 100% sealed or if there is any room to allow contamination/oxidation. Laser Discs (which were just too big to allow for proper sealage) suffered from quite a bit o' the old laser rot.

Neon · Post by **Neon** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 2:37 am

12. Hybrid: Wide Angle

So is the whole album worth checking out? I always liked that 'Finished Symphony' single. Brainbug is decent orchestrated techno although in many instances a little too clean for my taste (has that phony cheesy sound, dunno how to describe)

Currently listening to:

Primus - Sailing the Seas of Cheese
Any Ramones, Shonen Knife
The Cure - whichever one has just like heaven

So can anyone recommend some really good pop that I would not have heard of. Pop being like that song I Want you to want Me. Catchy shit

Rob · Post by **Rob** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 3:29 am

CMoon wrote:I'm working on a much smaller set (only 2 discs, woohoo!) that is to much the same effect.

*pre-orders* That description works for me.

Neon wrote: So can anyone recommend some really good pop that I would not have heard of. Pop being like that song I Want you to want Me. Catchy shit

Unrest's Perfect Teeth has quite a few supremely catchy pop-rock songs. "Light Command" is one of my favorites.

Have you heard Buzzcocks' Singles Going Steady?

DJ Incompetent · Post by **DJ Incompetent** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 5:12 am

Neon wrote:
12. Hybrid: Wide Angle
So is the whole album worth checking out? I always liked that 'Finished Symphony' single. Brainbug is decent orchestrated techno although in many instances a little too clean for my taste (has that phony cheesy sound, dunno how to describe)

Yeah I know brainbug. I get what you're talkin' about.

Fully liking the disc depends if you're just in it for the orchestra backings.

Orchestra-ed great tracks:
Finished Symphony
Altitude (Red Square Reprise)
Snyper
Kid 2000 [w/female vocals]
If I Survive [w/female vocals]

General trance good tracks: (I wouldn't call phony-cheesy but it's up for judgement)
Beachcoma
Theme From Wide Angle
Kill City
Altitude [yes, there's two]

I only bought the disk knowing on Finished Symphony. I still usually buy disks on a 2-song rule or I trust in an artist's mix ability. 9-out-of-13 was a great turnout!

Neon wrote:So can anyone recommend some really good pop that I would not have heard of. Pop being like that song I Want you to want Me. Catchy shit

Why yes. ...Yes I can.

(single tracks)
South Normal - Eloquently Hopeful
The Lashes - New Best Friend
SikSik Nation - Power Couples
Flashlight Brown - Ready to Roll
F-Stop - Let Go

Pirate1019 wrote:Kamelot: Karma

My thumbs up to you, sir.

GaijinPunch · Post by **GaijinPunch** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 5:14 am

I have an ongoing thread at gamengai that has some offbeat CDs that I'm very thankful for. Thus far they're all ambient, but I'll be adding some other crazy shit in there soon.

JoshF · Post by **JoshF** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 5:19 am

5uu's - Point Of Views
The Birthday Party - Prayers on Fire
Melvins - A Senile Animal
Melvins - Stoner Witch
Mr. Bungle - Disco Volante

FatCobra · Post by **FatCobra** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 6:18 am

Melodies From Mars by Aphex Twin! If anyone likes weirdo music like I do, you should check this album out. The only problem is that this album never went into full production, but thanks to the internet, you can easily download it via p2p software. (Don't give me any beef about illegal downloads; this is an unreleased album to begin with!)

GaijinPunch · Post by **GaijinPunch** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 8:18 am

(Don't give me any beef about illegal downloads; this is an unreleased album to begin with!)

I doubt Richard James gives a shit. He's such a down to Earth guy. He played ni a friend of mine's bar once. Maximum capacity: About 300, and that's pushing it. He said, "These gigs are usually more sorted.". He's all about the music & the party.

EOJ · Post by **EOJ** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 9:03 am

Listening to some stuff I picked up for super cheap at the Tower records going out of business sale (RIP). All recommended:

Sing-Sing - "Sing-Sing and I" (<--GREAT album)
Isan - "Plans drawn in pencil"
Field Mice - "Skywriting"
Trembling Blue Stars - "Lips that taste of tears"

Also a CDR of some Mojave 3 "out of tune" demos of unreleased tunes. Good stuff. Otherwise I've been listening to random selections from my DAT live tape collection (some shows I taped myself on my sony D8 DAT recorder). Currently shows by Slowdive, Ride, Chapterhouse, Smashing Orange, and Trembling Blue Stars are getting the most play.

sjewkestheloon · Post by **sjewkestheloon** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 1:20 pm

Neon wrote: So can anyone recommend some really good pop that I would not have heard of. Pop being like that song I Want you to want Me. Catchy shit

Have you heard Buzzcocks' Singles Going Steady?[/quote]

Quoted for truth

JoshF · Post by **JoshF** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 2:44 pm

Peeping Tom

MadSteelDarkness · Post by **MadSteelDarkness** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 6:08 pm

The Cramps - A Date With Elvis
Man... or Astro Man? - Project Infinity
Mr. Dibbs - Primitive Tracks/Soundtrack to Photosynthesis
Broken Bones - Bonecrusher
New Bomb Turks - The Night Before the Day the Earth Stood Still
The Detroit Cobras - Life, Love and Leaving
The Dirtbombs vs. King Khan and His Shrines - Billiards at Nine-Thirty

oh, and:

Subhumans - From the Cradle to the Grave

over and over in my car's cassette player

Jon · Post by **Jon** » Mon Dec 18, 2006 9:04 pm

MadSteelDarkness wrote:
oh, and:

Subhumans - From the Cradle to the Grave

over and over in my car's cassette player

Their best album by far, reminds me of highschool.

Listening to:

Johann Johannsson - new full length on 4AD
the Daysleepers - 6 song E.P.

drawing a blank when it comes to album titles it would seem.

Pirate1019 · Post by **Pirate1019** » Tue Dec 19, 2006 12:55 am

DJ Incompetent wrote:
Pirate1019 wrote:Kamelot: Karma
My thumbs up to you, sir.

More where that came from.

Kamelot:
Black Halo
Fourth Legacy

Nice diversion from Falconer

-Nightwish:
Once

Still on my powermetal trip, although this is pushing it.

-Falconer:
Chapters of a Vale Forlorn
Northwind

Still not tired of them.

Iron Maiden:
Killers
Number of the Beast

Classics.

Dragonship:
Set the Sails Demo

You can download the Demo for free here

Also, while not listening to entire albums, I am listening to one or two songs from each of these bands

-Sevendust
-Red Hot Chili Peppers
-Korn
-Disturbed
-Judas Priest

Stormowl · Post by **Stormowl** » Tue Dec 19, 2006 5:13 am

i recently dusted off my copy of Siamese Dream by the Smashing Pumpkins and was immediately reminded of how good it was.

my favorites this year include -

Chris Clark - Body Riddle
Saosin - (self titled)
Team Doyobi - the Kphanaptic Fragments (amazing!)

Rob · Post by **Rob** » Tue Dec 19, 2006 6:55 am

Stormowl wrote:i recently dusted off my copy of Siamese Dream by the Smashing Pumpkins and was immediately reminded of how good it was.

Just listened to this the other day. 5/5, the other SP albums are pathetic in comparison.

Axon · Post by **Axon** » Sat Dec 23, 2006 5:11 am

Slayer-Show No Mercy

Some of the best metal solos ever. This is one of the few times that short solos make up for crap vocals, freaking amazing guitar work.

Rob · Post by **Rob** » Sat Dec 23, 2006 5:27 am

Joanna Newsom - Ys -- finally can say I'm a fan of this after 6-8 listens
Mercyful Fate - Melissa
Arvo Pärt - Tabula Rasa
Tenhi - Väre

professor ganson · Post by **professor ganson** » Sat Dec 23, 2006 10:10 pm

deerhoof - runners four
rodan - rusty
ion dissonance - breathing is irrelevant
built to spill - keep it like a secrect
unwound (passim)
natural dreamers - s/t

sethsez · Post by **sethsez** » Sat Dec 23, 2006 10:42 pm

JoshF wrote:Mr. Bungle - Disco Volante

Along these lines:

Naked City - Naked City

Gotta love good ol' John Zorn.

JoshF · Post by **JoshF** » Sat Dec 23, 2006 11:12 pm

I love Naked City!

His Masada stuff is great too.