Best Ever Albums

Re: Ys vs. In the Aeroplane Over the Sea

Necharsian — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:46:05 GMT

Author: Necharsian

Posted: 04/23/2012 18:46

It's funny that there is 0 hate for either of these albums so far.

..but yeah, I can't hate on them either. In the Aeroplane is basically the reincarnation of Jesus though.

Re: Ys vs. In the Aeroplane Over the Sea

btener11 — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:04:57 GMT

Author: btener11

Posted: 04/23/2012 17:04

I voted for the one that is NOT by Neutral Milk Hotel. Joanna Newsom is a genius as well.

Re: Ys vs. In the Aeroplane Over the Sea

alelsupreme — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:28:50 GMT

Author: alelsupreme

Posted: 04/23/2012 15:28

Haven't heard Ys yet, so I voted for what I knew and loved.

Re: Ys vs. In the Aeroplane Over the Sea

Anonymous — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:23:24 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 04/23/2012 15:23

Aeroplane. It's just too damn catchy to resist.

Re: Ys vs. In the Aeroplane Over the Sea

Hayden — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 07:45:50 GMT

Author: Hayden

Posted: 04/23/2012 11:45

purple wrote:

Both are great albums though. I think it's funny that these two albums are compared to each other by some *cough Hayden* because I find them in no way similar

I find the freak-folk style they used similar....I might be mistaken, but when I first listen to Ys I thought of ITAOTS right away. Just with harp and ethnic sounds instead of bagpipes and trumpets.

Joanna Newsom has grown on my recently. Like...a lot. 😁 Ys is now in my top 30, but In The Aeroplane Over The Sea is still a few steps up imo.

But yeah, both are fantastic.

Re: Ys vs. In the Aeroplane Over the Sea

Facetious — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 07:11:07 GMT

Author: Facetious

Posted: 04/23/2012 11:11

Yourselfisntsteam wrote:

Both are strong albums, I personally prefer Ys.

If I had to argue I'd use these points
-Ys is probably more sophisticated and interesting in terms of songwriting: it has structurally complex multi part songs, key changes, lots of chords, lots of melodic ideas packed into one song, not to mention everything going on with the orchestration. Ys also uses other interesting compositional techniques like the poly-rythmic harp playing on Sawdust and Diamonds. NMH write mostly songs with basic chord progressions and more easily relatable to conventional song structure, it relies almost solely on the vocal performance and arrangements for its creativity.
-That being said I think the arrangements on Ys provide more interesting juxtapositions, pitting the folky flavours of Newsom's voice and some instruments (banjo, accordion) against the classical and nostalgic string arrangements. Not to say the acoustic pop mixed with marching band and lo-fi fuzz on NMH isn't also cool.
-Not as important but I think sometimes NMH relies too much on the unexpected/surprising lyrics to create emotional effect.

Still, both good albums.

Yourselfisntsteam said it all at the beginning.

Re: Ys vs. In the Aeroplane Over the Sea

Anonymous — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 06:52:40 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 04/23/2012 10:52

The best album ever > One of the best ever.

Re: Ys vs. In the Aeroplane Over the Sea

Anonymous — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 23:18:16 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 04/23/2012 03:18

^ I feel there is a somewhat similar abstract feel, atmosphere to both albums.

Re: Ys vs. In the Aeroplane Over the Sea

Anonymous — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 23:04:43 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 04/23/2012 03:04

Ys has better musicianship, the best songwriting I've ever heard, and is one of the most emotive albums you could listen to. Both are great albums though. I think it's funny that these two albums are compared to each other by some *cough Hayden* because I find them in no way similar except that they're both about love and they both have strong Appalachian motifs

Re: Ys vs. In the Aeroplane Over the Sea

Anonymous — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 22:37:03 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 04/23/2012 02:37

Looking now, it's a wonder that Ys' album art wasn't nominated for that tourny. And I'm voting for Ys, as I likes it more.

Re: Ys vs. In the Aeroplane Over the Sea

Anonymous — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 22:26:20 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 04/23/2012 02:26

Both are strong albums, I personally prefer Ys.

If I had to argue I'd use these points
-Ys is probably more sophisticated and interesting in terms of songwriting: it has structurally complex multi part songs, key changes, lots of chords, lots of melodic ideas packed into one song, not to mention everything going on with the orchestration. Ys also uses other interesting compositional techniques like the poly-rythmic harp playing on Sawdust and Diamonds. NMH write mostly songs with basic chord progressions and more easily relatable to conventional song structure, it relies almost solely on the vocal performance and arrangements for its creativity.
-That being said I think the arrangements on Ys provide more interesting juxtapositions, pitting the folky flavours of Newsom's voice and some instruments (banjo, accordion) against the classical and nostalgic string arrangements. Not to say the acoustic pop mixed with marching band and lo-fi fuzz on NMH isn't also cool.
-Not as important but I think sometimes NMH relies too much on the unexpected/surprising lyrics to create emotional effect.

Still, both good albums.

Ys vs. In the Aeroplane Over the Sea

Anonymous — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 21:03:32 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 04/23/2012 01:03

These albums seem pretty similar to me yet have very little to do with each other at the same time. I think the poll could turn out one sided but I'm still curious. If you've heard both albums, please vote and state the reason for your choice. 😄

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