dinger Posted 17 November, 2011 Posted 17 November, 2011 Skindred - metal / reggae mash up from Wales Didn't some of the used to be in Dub War? I've still got some records of theirs somewhere, signed when they played the Joiners.
manji Posted 17 November, 2011 Posted 17 November, 2011 (edited) White Hills-HP-1. Edited 17 November, 2011 by manji
badgerx16 Posted 17 November, 2011 Posted 17 November, 2011 (edited) Didn't some of the used to be in Dub War? Yes. Edited 17 November, 2011 by badgerx16
Crazy Diamond Posted 18 November, 2011 Posted 18 November, 2011 Red Rain by Peter Gabriel. Not some ****ty orchestral version as he's currently doing, the original - the best.
miserableoldgit Posted 20 November, 2011 Posted 20 November, 2011 Don`t know too much about this, but it`s bloody good!!
badgerx16 Posted 22 November, 2011 Posted 22 November, 2011 (edited) The Tubes - Remote Control ( Edit ) - and following that some Talking Heads Edited 22 November, 2011 by badgerx16
Saint_Pedro Posted 23 November, 2011 Posted 23 November, 2011 Shoplifting for Jesus - the new Alabama 3 album. features Bez, Ray Winstone et al. As entertaining as ever. See them live if you can - you'll have a terrific night.
fish fingers Posted 24 November, 2011 Posted 24 November, 2011 Nicolas Jaar - 'Space is Only Noise'. Verdict? Just got this myself but yet to have a listen.
Block 5 Posted 25 November, 2011 Posted 25 November, 2011 Verdict? Just got this myself but yet to have a listen. It's good. Very atmospheric and evocative. Ideal soundtrack to listen to in the back of a car whilst driving home from a good party, where you're just nicely coming down from your MDMA buzz.
SuperMikey Posted 29 November, 2011 Posted 29 November, 2011 Nicolas Jaar - 'Space is Only Noise'. A mate of mine has been obsessed with him for ages now, tried to get me into his work but not my cup of tea personally. What I have been listening to recently is Dan Mangan's new album - 'Oh Fortune'. Been a fan of Dan's for a few years now since hearing his first album back in 2006 and rediscovering it a while later (coincidentally just before he released his second album), and caught him at consecutive Glastonbury festivals these past 2 years. He's improved a lot as a musician, and that is reflected in this latest album. While his older material is brilliant, it does tend to follow a similar pattern to most others in his genre - folky bluesy acoustic singer/songwriter stuff. There's nowt wrong with that at all, but few could get away scott-free with 3 albums of it. The signs were there in his second album of a change in direction, and this album really shows the changes he's made to his sound. At Glastonbury '11 this summer (opening the Other Stage on Sunday morning) he played with a full band with lots of drum bashing and guitar wailing, which is something that I found a bit odd at the time because none of his new material had been released before then. I have to say though, i'm mightily impressed with this new album. 'How Darwinian' combines jaunty rhythms, jangling shoegaze guitar shuffles and distorted electric wails to create a bloody lovely sound, and is probably my favourite track on the album. Having said that, there are some really great songs included on this record, with honourable mentions going to 'Rows of Houses', 'Post-War Blues' and 'Jeopardy'. I think and hope that this will really kickstart Dan's career, because he's an immensely talented musician and songwriter as well as being a really nice bloke into the bargain. Either way, get this album now and you can say you were ahead of the curve when he's performing Superbowl shows in the year 2067
Marsdinho Posted 30 November, 2011 Posted 30 November, 2011 Kate Bush - 50 Words for snow. I’m a big fan of Kate Bush so I was always going to like it. As for a review, I’d like to copy this one from Metacritic..... "This is without doubt one of the best releases this year, alongside the achievement as best Christmas/winter album ever released. Kate bush once again fails to disappoint with this album, with seven mesmerizing songs that have the clever ability to paint a variety of settings, which transport to a scene of winter beauty. The metaphorical and literal implications are well executed, with stories telling of the indomitable spirit of the search for a snowflake, a ghostly lake spirit in search of a dog, an eerie, yet evocative relationship with a snowman, the humanizing of a yeti, a timeless partnership spanning hundreds of years and lastly a religious portrayal of life surrounded by angels. It’s hard to tell of an album that accomplishes so much, as well as alongside a central theme to link the stories. This definitely requires multiple listens for maximum appreciation, as each time you'll find new aspects to the music as well as a deeper understanding of the meaning. The idea that the album is set against a backdrop of falling snow sums the story perfectly..It is essential."
crouch mask replica Posted 1 December, 2011 Posted 1 December, 2011 Shoplifting for Jesus - the new Alabama 3 album. features Bez, Ray Winstone et al. As entertaining as ever. See them live if you can - you'll have a terrific night. Saw them last night at Ystradgynlais Welfare, absolutely brilliant. Nice touch, Larry Love and keyboard player closing evening with 'Peace in the Valley' dedicated to Gary Speed. Mao Tse Tung Says
Pugwash Posted 4 December, 2011 Posted 4 December, 2011 Imogen Heap - Ellipse. Played it a few times going up and coming back from Doncaster. Every track is brilliantly different, if slightly wacky in places. Note Spudgun saw her at Glastonbury 2010 and rather liked her.
pap Posted 8 December, 2011 Posted 8 December, 2011 Coolness torch has well and truly been passed on. Listened to the new Florence + the Machine album after Juvenile Unit #1 played some in the car. Very good, although I'm not sure quite how to classify it.
Block 5 Posted 9 December, 2011 Posted 9 December, 2011 Dr Timothy Leary - 'Turn On, Tune In, Drop Out'.
RonManager Posted 9 December, 2011 Posted 9 December, 2011 John Peel - A tribute. Wide ranging selection on a 2 cd set and as you'd imagine, not a weak song amongst them. Miss you John.
landford.saint Posted 29 December, 2011 Posted 29 December, 2011 Just reacquainting myself with Mountain. Mrs LS brought me set of their first 5 albums for chrimbo. Forgot how good they were. Leslie Wests guitar playing absolutely superb. Nantucket Sleighride, Swampboy, Mississippi Queen et al. Remember listening to my older brothers 'Mountain Avalanche' album when I was about 11 or 12, about 40 years ago now.
landford.saint Posted 29 December, 2011 Posted 29 December, 2011 Done a bit of googling, it was actually1974, and I was 14. Strange how your mind gets things wrong. Still didn't forget how good they were.
dubai_phil Posted 5 January, 2012 Posted 5 January, 2012 Jeez cannot believe it has been a Year since I last asked this question... Dubai Jazz Festival is coming up 4 nights, I can get a free pair of Hostility tickets (inc all the booze we can drink then one more pint) for one night (airmiles thing) Who would YOU go to see? James Blunt Jools Holland Jason Mraz James Morrison (Hint you lot convinced me to see Jools last year and he was bloody fantastic and put on a superb evening of music, so he has a hell of a lot of convincing to make it on my list this time) Unfortunately my free ticket blag doesn't work for some of the other gigs we have coming up in the next 10 weeks or so so I also have one other choice to make... Would you choose- Duran Duran or Snow Patrol with Calvin Harris on the same bill...?
saintbletch Posted 6 January, 2012 Posted 6 January, 2012 Weirdly, I'm listening to the Thompson Holiday's ad cover of Pixies' Where is my Mind? It's a slow, piano-based interpretation of one of my Pixies' favourites. VERY different and I can't stop humming it.
pap Posted 6 January, 2012 Posted 6 January, 2012 Weirdly, I'm listening to the Thompson Holiday's ad cover of Pixies' Where is my Mind? It's a slow, piano-based interpretation of one of my Pixies' favourites. VERY different and I can't stop humming it. I grr'ed when I heard that on an advert, especially since the best use of the original is at the end of Fight Club
Saint_Pedro Posted 6 January, 2012 Posted 6 January, 2012 Jeez cannot believe it has been a Year since I last asked this question... Dubai Jazz Festival is coming up 4 nights, I can get a free pair of Hostility tickets (inc all the booze we can drink then one more pint) for one night (airmiles thing) Who would YOU go to see? James Blunt Jools Holland Jason Mraz James Morrison (Hint you lot convinced me to see Jools last year and he was bloody fantastic and put on a superb evening of music, so he has a hell of a lot of convincing to make it on my list this time) Unfortunately my free ticket blag doesn't work for some of the other gigs we have coming up in the next 10 weeks or so so I also have one other choice to make... Would you choose- Duran Duran or Snow Patrol with Calvin Harris on the same bill...? All the money in the world couldn't persuade me to watch James Blunt - cannot stand the bloke's voice. Its gotta be Jools again out of that list. And as for Duran Duran or Snow Patrol/Calvin Harris, I find it hard to believe you're asking the question....... why would you want to go and see Duran?
Saint_Pedro Posted 6 January, 2012 Posted 6 January, 2012 Try Pj Harvey's latest - "Let England Shake"
dubai_phil Posted 6 January, 2012 Posted 6 January, 2012 All the money in the world couldn't persuade me to watch James Blunt - cannot stand the bloke's voice. Its gotta be Jools again out of that list. And as for Duran Duran or Snow Patrol/Calvin Harris, I find it hard to believe you're asking the question....... why would you want to go and see Duran? Lol was just wondering who'd fall for the bait on that last one I've recommended Jools to two others who are looking to go, if it was a get up and boogie event I'd probably do Jools again, but it isn't, it's all seated on hotel catering style chairs and just isn't the place where you can do much more than tap a toe. Will keep trying to talk future Mrs D_P out of JB
saintbletch Posted 6 January, 2012 Posted 6 January, 2012 I grr'ed when I heard that on an advert, especially since the best use of the original is at the end of Fight Club I know what you mean pap. Great song. Great film. Love the original, but have mixed feelings about this. Good piano version yes, but advertising agencies have developed a deliberate trend for slow cover versions, so by liking it I feel horribly manipulated. If it was just an individual playing it on piano, brilliant, but as it is, it becomes a soulless marketing exercise for Thomson's and an ad agency. The advertising industry should stay the fck away from good music, it's not what it's made for. The first rule of advertising music is you do not talk about advertising music! ;-) I do know what you mean adriansfc, but as this was a completely different interpretation of a classic I feel less bad about it being abused and me being manipulated. It actually took me a couple of listens with the ad in the background to pick up what it was. It also gave me the excuse to bore my kids about the Pixies music again. What is it with teenagers and 'classic' music? I guess it's their job to tell their parents that their music is 'old'.
dubai_phil Posted 7 January, 2012 Posted 7 January, 2012 Gotye - Making Mirrors If Sting & Peter Gabriel were to have a Love Child.... This is massive in Poland at the moment & Eyes Wide Open was (apparently) the biggest song of the year down in Aus. Indie roots, Gabrielesque sound and weird as fook videos.
pap Posted 9 January, 2012 Posted 9 January, 2012 What is it with teenagers and 'classic' music? I guess it's their job to tell their parents that their music is 'old'. I often make the joke that my kids are entirely uninterested in anything that was made before they were born. In reality, I've lucked out. While the youngest daughter is distressingly a present fan of One Direction, I have no such concerns about Juvenile Unit #1. We alternate between playlists on school runs. The eldest routinely fills the car with stuff like Arcade Fire, Evanescence and Tinie Tempah, all of which meet or exceed my approval.
badgerx16 Posted 10 January, 2012 Posted 10 January, 2012 (edited) Crimfall - The Writ of Sword Its what the Vikings listened to before going into battle. Edited 10 January, 2012 by badgerx16
dubai_phil Posted 24 January, 2012 Posted 24 January, 2012 (edited) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LnHmyKySRs Well that will split you Coldplay haters.... I lol'd then Salsa'd round the office Or was that Rumba'd Anyway we missed the whole Buena Vista thing on radio down here so now listening to all their stuff, Somebody to Love Feat KT Tunstall is awesome Edited 24 January, 2012 by dubai_phil
Seany S Posted 25 January, 2012 Posted 25 January, 2012 The War On Drugs - Slave Ambient Terrific album, that.
richpassivity Posted 26 January, 2012 Posted 26 January, 2012 BUZZCOCKS - 'Singles Going Steady' LP VERONICA FALLS CD LIFE...BUT HOW TO LIVE IT? 'Burn' 7" BAD BRAINS - 'Rock For Light' LP
percy windham Posted 26 January, 2012 Posted 26 January, 2012 Virgin prunes - a new form of beauty, then johnny yesno by cabaret voltaire
Dimond Geezer Posted 27 January, 2012 Posted 27 January, 2012 (edited) I've just bought The Best of The Boomtown Rats, I'd forgotten just how good these are: Edited 27 January, 2012 by Dimond Geezer
Seany S Posted 27 January, 2012 Posted 27 January, 2012 Just listened to an early contender for album of the year - "Attack on Memory" by Cloud Nothings. previously lo-fi indie pop chancers, they have got Steve Albini on board and unleashed an incredibly hard hitting record, which reminds me of Slint, Sebadoh, classic Dischord and the proper emo-core stuff like Sunny Day Real Estate, Promise Ring, Jade Tree stuff etc.
Pancake Posted 27 January, 2012 Posted 27 January, 2012 (edited) Just listened to an early contender for album of the year - "Attack on Memory" by Cloud Nothings. previously lo-fi indie pop chancers, they have got Steve Albini on board and unleashed an incredibly hard hitting record, which reminds me of Slint, Sebadoh, classic Dischord and the proper emo-core stuff like Sunny Day Real Estate, Promise Ring, Jade Tree stuff etc. Bloody hell! (runs off to iTunes...) EDIT: Gah, its not out until 6th Feb (runs off to TPB) Aw yeah, that is **** hot Seany. Nice one sir, made my weekend. Edited 27 January, 2012 by Pancake
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