current favorite albums

grovsnus · Post by **grovsnus** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 9:13 am

the Heads: Relaxing with...
High on fire: Death is this communion
the Allman brothers band: Beginnings

P_HAT · Post by **P_HAT** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 9:41 am

np: Reverend Horton Heat - Psychobilly Freakout "Smoke 'Em If You Got 'Em"

CMoon · Post by **CMoon** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 10:08 am

Neon wrote: One detects slight hints that you also believe I'm a slave to the liberal jew-run media, which is a lie.

Am I that transparent?

No really, you're confusing my crusty-old bitterness with politics (or worse, elitism.) I was trying to justify more my own opinion than attack yours (enjoy what you will!)

All that said, most of these albums (wipers and raincoats included) are in my collection and I listen to them now and then. So you have to take all my criticism with a grain of salt (like how Rob owns and plays Viewpoint...)

lewisit · Post by **lewisit** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 1:39 pm

the album i am listening to the most these days:

Apse / Spirit

from Wikipedia:

The band has has moved through many different musical styles since its inception, weaving together at various times shoegazer, heavy metal, gothic rock, post-punk, prog-rock, industrial, and post-rock influences; while at the same time dabbling in tribal, experimental, ambient and ethereal atmospheres.

they are playing live here soon (that's how i found out about them) - so maybe a fellow shmuper from Hamburg wants to join me at the Hafenklang on Nov 6th?

it's only 6/8€ - and live they're supposed to really be a blast

JJG · Post by **JJG** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 2:25 pm

P_HAT in the future I'd appreciate it if you'd give warning before posting a picture like that or post a link to it instead. A lot of us visit this site while at work.

MadSteelDarkness · Post by **MadSteelDarkness** » Thu Sep 27, 2007 12:59 am

So, I gave Pilgrimage another listen and...I dunno...

I wouldn't say that Steve-O's co-production is too heavy-handed, but his grubby little hands (ears?) are definitely all over the record, particularly in Al's bass sound (too treble-y/dirty). But hey, what do you expect? It's Albini. Hiring him to record a fat, bass-y record would be like hiring Cronenberg to direct a cutesy romantic comedy. Actually....hmmm...

I still like it. It's still Om. But yeah, like Rob said, it's not quite as good as their other two offerings.

Oh, and Rob: yeah, it was Pinback's vocals that were the big deal-breaker for me. I will check out the Offcell EP and the Rob Crow record, though. Thanks for the suggestion on that (and your input as well, Jon).

Back to the topic at hand:

Instigators - Dine Upon the Dead
Big Boys - The Fat Elvis (compilation)
Asunder - Works Will Come Undone
King Khan and His Shrines - What Is?!

JJG · Post by **JJG** » Thu Sep 27, 2007 1:10 am

Lately I'm listening to:

John Frusciante - Inside of Emptiness
Bad Brains - Rock for Light
The Moldy Peaches - The Mold Peaches
Fugazi - The Argument
Kashmir - Zitilites

worstplayer · Post by **worstplayer** » Thu Sep 27, 2007 8:45 am

Filteria - Sky Input
I have no idea what kind of music is that but i'm sure it's not from this planet

CMoon · Post by **CMoon** » Thu Sep 27, 2007 8:35 pm

Terry Riley - Les Yeux Fermes & Lifespan

Interesting reissue of two 'psychedelic' soundtracks--which really means this is just music by Riley from the early 70's that ended up on a soundtrack. Two rather nice missing pieces from Riley; nicely complimenting his finest releases like Rainbow in Curved Air, Persian Surgery Dervishes, Reed Streams, etc. Highly recommended.

And speaking of Riley, what the hell happened to the Riley/Cale Church of Anthrax album? That was some tight shit!

Rob · Post by **Rob** » Fri Sep 28, 2007 9:06 am

Lovely pictures.

I want to hear the new Afrirampo album so damn bad. It's been out for a few weeks and no way to get it. This is hell.

Neon · Post by **Neon** » Sat Sep 29, 2007 5:35 am

I want to hear the new Afrirampo album so damn bad.

I KNOW

And there's a new Shonen Knife out too. They're playing DC in late November so if it's not out in the US by then I can at least hear the better songs

Rob · Post by **Rob** » Sat Sep 29, 2007 5:39 am

Flipper - Gone Fishin'

Klatrymadon · Post by **Klatrymadon** » Sat Sep 29, 2007 6:39 am

If anyone still hasn't heard that Blotted Science album, do yourself a favour and pick it up. There's not a chance in Hell you'll be upset with me.

Rob · Post by **Rob** » Sat Sep 29, 2007 7:12 am

I downloaded it. I can see why some would love it. A little too slick/flashy for its own sake. Or I just need more noise in metal. Or things I can remember. Or vocals, too.

I'm sending it off to professor ganson (so don't bother dl'ing it

).

Very surprised by this one. Is what I hoped the Shiina Ringo album would've been like (consistently good, interesting). '07 contender.

Klatrymadon · Post by **Klatrymadon** » Sat Sep 29, 2007 12:05 pm

I find most of it really catchy and memorable for a 'technical' album. In fact, I've had that bloody riff from Synaptic Plasticity (0:35) stuck in my head for days!

I really hope Webster does some more stuff outside Cannibal Corpse, too. He's too great a talent not to share the wealth, hehe.

Rob · Post by **Rob** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 8:05 am

The Jesus Lizard - Liar
Merle Haggard - Branded Man
Josquin des Prez - Motets et Chansons

Lordstar · Post by **Lordstar** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 10:32 am

the one in my player is RIP-slyme! J-hip-pop for tha win y'all!

professor ganson · Post by **professor ganson** » Thu Oct 04, 2007 1:06 am

the jesus lizard - liar
p.e.e. - now, more charm and more tender
polaris mine - s/t

Rob · Post by **Rob** » Fri Oct 05, 2007 2:04 am

The Jesus Lizard - Goat
Phew - st
Keith Fullerton Whitman - Lisbon
Gandalf - st -- what kind of name is this?
Greg Sage - Straight Ahead
Paul McCartney - Ram

MadSteelDarkness · Post by **MadSteelDarkness** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 4:14 pm

King Sunny Ade and His African Beats - Juju Music
Waylon Jennings - I've Always Been Crazy (a childhood favorite)
Final Solutions - Songs By Solutions (kinda weak, but picks up towards the end)
The Motards/The Cryin' Out Louds - split 7"
The Flakes - Back to School
Gas Huffer - "Firebug"/"Jesus Was My Only Friend" 7"

Off topic:

There has been altogether too many good live shows here lately. Hell, the other night Sonic Youth, The Black Lips, and The Legendary Shack Shakers were all playing within a few blocks from each another. I opted for the Black Lips/Selmanaires/Strange Boys show, as I've seen SY more times than I can count. Great stuff, but I kinda wished someone would have warned me about the whole self-watersports thing. Not that I'm that squeamish, but jeepers, that sort of caught me off-guard!

PaCrappa · Post by **PaCrappa** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 4:39 pm

That sort of stupid shit combined with what I perceive to be rather weak music is what has always kept me away from the Black Lips. I don't get the fascination. The only thing I like about that band is Ernie, their tour manager. He's an ace.

I listened to ALOT of 7" vinyl whilst incapacitated with illness. I'm in a hurry though. So for the moment I will say that I bought the new Valley EP the day it came out and have been listening to it almost constantly ever since. My burner is busted so I can't do my usual routine of making a "car copy". That means I've actually had to remember to take it out to my car when driving and bring it back in the house when chilling out. It is so fucking good.

I think they'll actually make it to Austin this year MadSteel.

Pa

Jon · Post by **Jon** » Mon Oct 08, 2007 5:25 pm

Jesu - Silver EP
Panda Bear - Young Prayer
Cerberus Shoal - And Farewell to Hightide

CMoon · Post by **CMoon** » Tue Oct 09, 2007 12:56 am

Listened to a lot of Van Der Graff Generator and Peter Hammill over the weekend.

worstplayer · Post by **worstplayer** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 8:15 am

Machinae Supremacy - Redeemer
Machinae Supremacy - web releases
S.U.N Project - Guitar Trax 1996-2001
Concord Dawn - Chaos By Design
Carbon Based Lifeforms - Hydroponic Garden

Talk about weird taste...

MX7 · Post by **MX7** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 11:13 am

Bearsuit - OH-IO
MIA - Kala
Mono - Gone
Rugar - My Girl, the Princess

Travelled to Sheffield to see USK and MARU, only to be informed the bastards had cancelled at 9.30 pm. Long journey back.

KBZ · Post by **KBZ** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 1:24 pm

Battles - mirrored
Hella - the devil isn't red
Slowdive - Soulvlaki

Rob · Post by **Rob** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 9:17 pm

Bardo Pond - Bufo Alvarius
U.S. Maple - Sang Phat Editor

Finished a mix, if anyone wants a link when I upload it PM me. Just under an hour, no metal.

CMoon · Post by **CMoon** » Wed Oct 10, 2007 9:34 pm

Rob wrote:Bardo Pond - Bufo Alvarius

Niiiice...

szycag · Post by **szycag** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 1:13 am

Les Savy Fav - Let's Stay Friends
Melt Banana - Bambi's Dilemma
Iron and Wine - Shepherd's Dog

Neon · Post by **Neon** » Thu Oct 11, 2007 11:16 am

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