Best Ever Albums

Re: [CLOSED] +1500 Round 2: Jane From Occupied... VS Chill Out

Anonymous — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 20:48:05 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 07/12/2014 00:48

CLOSED

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Re: [CLOSED] +1500 Round 2: Jane From Occupied... VS Chill Out

Anonymous — Wed, 9 Jul 2014 13:31:53 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 07/09/2014 17:31

I actually liked both of these about the same. Vote to Swell Maps for being a bit more interesting.

Re: [CLOSED] +1500 Round 2: Jane From Occupied... VS Chill Out

SuedeSwede — Wed, 9 Jul 2014 13:27:37 GMT

Author: SuedeSwede

Posted: 07/09/2014 17:27

Listmeister wrote:

Vote to the KLF.

Of course. Like, seriously, have you voted for the winner once in this tourney?

Re: [CLOSED] +1500 Round 2: Jane From Occupied... VS Chill Out

Jimmy Dread — Wed, 9 Jul 2014 13:10:43 GMT

Author: Jimmy Dread

Posted: 07/09/2014 17:10

Yep, another one for the Swell Maps here too. Although I do have a soft spot for the KLF...

Re: [CLOSED] +1500 Round 2: Jane From Occupied... VS Chill Out

Anonymous — Wed, 9 Jul 2014 12:10:55 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 07/09/2014 16:10

Voted for Jane.

Re: [CLOSED] +1500 Round 2: Jane From Occupied... VS Chill Out

Listmeister — Wed, 9 Jul 2014 11:41:36 GMT

Author: Listmeister

Posted: 07/09/2014 15:41

Chill Out is an enjoyable blend of electronica, ambiance, and weird noises. Jane from Occupied Europe is a chaotic mess.

Vote to the KLF.

Re: [CLOSED] +1500 Round 2: Jane From Occupied... VS Chill Out

NickVolos — Wed, 9 Jul 2014 09:11:43 GMT

Author: NickVolos

Posted: 07/09/2014 13:11

Jane by a mile. And that is a nautical...

Re: [CLOSED] +1500 Round 2: Jane From Occupied... VS Chill Out

SuedeSwede — Wed, 9 Jul 2014 09:06:25 GMT

Author: SuedeSwede

Posted: 07/09/2014 13:06

Jane from Occupied Europe, just.

Re: [CLOSED] +1500 Round 2: Jane From Occupied... VS Chill Out

Skinny — Wed, 9 Jul 2014 07:13:34 GMT

Author: Skinny

Posted: 07/09/2014 11:13

Jane from Occupied Europe.

Re: [CLOSED] +1500 Round 2: Jane From Occupied... VS Chill Out

Norman Bates — Wed, 9 Jul 2014 02:10:49 GMT

Author: Norman Bates

Posted: 07/09/2014 06:10

Jane.

Re: [CLOSED] +1500 Round 2: Jane From Occupied... VS Chill Out

WindowAbove — Wed, 9 Jul 2014 00:22:35 GMT

Author: WindowAbove

Posted: 07/09/2014 04:22

Jane From Occupied Europe

Re: [CLOSED] +1500 Round 2: Jane From Occupied... VS Chill Out

Anonymous — Wed, 9 Jul 2014 00:20:54 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 07/09/2014 04:20

It cannot be overstated how important Swell Maps was in the development of what would become lo-fi indie rock in the late 80s and early 90s when indie rock actually had a discernible sound. Their influence hovers all over Pavement's Westing comp (an essential comp of their pre-Slanted & Enchanted days).

Both Jane From Occupied Europe and A Trip to Marineville are vital post-punk that were way ahead of its time in the late 70s. Both still sound fresh & vital today. Jane in particular is the type of album that grows on you and gets better with every single listen, unveiling new things with each spin.

Chill Out is a decent ambient sound collage that tips it cap to Pink Floyd's aural ambience and is fun to dust off occasionally and play. Quite interesting especially as a document of the heady Acid House that was being played at dance clubs in "chill out" rooms in the early 90s. The Orb's stuff is lightyears better though.

Jane.

Re: [CLOSED] +1500 Round 2: Jane From Occupied... VS Chill Out

denmarkman — Wed, 9 Jul 2014 00:02:08 GMT

Author: denmarkman

Posted: 07/09/2014 04:02

Jane, by a whisker. Loved both, though.

[CLOSED] +1500 Round 2: Jane From Occupied... VS Chill Out

Anonymous — Tue, 8 Jul 2014 21:01:04 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 07/09/2014 01:01

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Jane From Occupied Europe by Swell Maps

Nominated by Dingerbell

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Chill Out by The KLF

Nominated by Mercury

Only vote if you have listened to both albums. Thank you.