Best Ever Albums

Re: Paco's ULL (PULL)

craola — Tue, 22 Jul 2014 12:31:15 GMT

Author: craola

Posted: 07/22/2014 16:31

I don't know how you feel about Morrissey's solo work, but I'm rocking pretty hard to him right now. He's one of the better lyricists out there IMHO. All marose and whimsy.

Re: Paco's ULL (PULL)

Antonio-Pedro — Mon, 21 Jul 2014 07:11:05 GMT

Author: Antonio-Pedro

Posted: 07/21/2014 11:11

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loved, loved loved, principally the (drama?) that was developed in this ULL, even not talking and focusing in what were your points in the albums, the stories of you fighting with your conscience was pretty entertaining, one of my favorites here, and I said "wow... Is it already over?".... loved

Yeah it was cool

Hey stop stealing his Idea

ok

disappear from here..

so ben i th........wht the fuck are you still doing here

You can't see me I'm hidding in your stupid mind

lol okay so, great work ben, and good luck with your bolded and italy conscience, you guys need to have some fun! and yeah we love you too

Re: Paco's ULL (PULL)

benpaco — Mon, 21 Jul 2014 04:41:57 GMT

Author: benpaco

Posted: 07/21/2014 08:41

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Unknown Pleasures by Joy Division

Today marks 15 months of being strong enough to want to live. I owe it to a few friends, and a few albums. As I slip into today, I have these guys to thank.

I feel less alone.

I feel stronger.

Thank you to BEA for putting up with this for a week. Thank you to the musicians I have to thank for my life. Thank you to my friends here and elsewhere for keeping me strong 15 months straight. An album does a lot, but it's nothing compared to someone willing to hear you out. Special thanks to the Swedes and Jack both for helping me at especially bad times. Everyone else here, even just by being here, has done me huge favors though.

Love to all.

I'M NOT AFRAID ANYMORE

/PULL

Re: Paco's ULL (PULL)

benpaco — Mon, 21 Jul 2014 03:20:31 GMT

Author: benpaco

Posted: 07/21/2014 07:20

God I need sleep.

God I need sleep.

I'd really appreciate some sleep please?

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Bon Iver, Bon Iver by Bon Iver

Re: Paco's ULL (PULL)

benpaco — Mon, 21 Jul 2014 01:41:51 GMT

Author: benpaco

Posted: 07/21/2014 05:41

I. Have not heard. A single. Album. Today.

I'm dying.

Oh my god Ben I'm sorry! Of what? I'll miss you!

You're such an idiot ...

I've been running ALL OVER the place. Swimming with a good friend, shoe shopping, essay writing, marching meeting, out in the world, everywhere.

OK, discussion time if you read these: today Monarchy said to me "We feel a bit like the album concept is over, so we're going for EP's. But definitely more EPs before the end of the year. Aiming for September." Is the "album concept" over? I know WE say no, WE still enjoy it, but has the world given up on albums?

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Around The Sun by Monarchy

You're still going to support that?

Yeah. Still great music.

Re: Paco's ULL (PULL)

benpaco — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 01:48:16 GMT

Author: benpaco

Posted: 07/20/2014 05:48

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Soundtrack To An Anxiety Attack by Low Voltage

I wonder if I can listen to this for actual enjoyment ... like I've never tried that, just studied the sound and seen how to improve. I've never just listened to what I made. I'm trying it now.

Re: Paco's ULL (PULL)

benpaco — Sun, 20 Jul 2014 00:56:20 GMT

Author: benpaco

Posted: 07/20/2014 04:56

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Soundtrack To The End by Communist Daughter

Weird to me that these guys didn't get big. "Speed of Sound" would actually be a perfect radio song IMO.

(short commentary I know, I'm running around, I'm sorry guys)

I'm not

It's OK, I'll be sorry for both of us! Yay!

Re: Paco's ULL (PULL)

benpaco — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 22:50:25 GMT

Author: benpaco

Posted: 07/20/2014 02:50

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The Sun And The Moon by The Bravery

NOTE: Listening to the complete version, with all the Moon versions included.

I love the Sun side here. The simplicity of Tragedy Bound and the interesting Lord of the Flies metaphor in Believe are really interesting being paired with some intense stuff but almost entirely just pop.

I've always been a Moon guy myself. Everything becomes much dancier and even the tracks which get a darker beat are frankly still enjoyable in a fun way, like with White Lies

Wait so Boldy, you like The Sun?

Yup

And Italy, you like the dark remix version which was made to counteract how bright The Sun is at times?

Yeah

I gotta say, I do find myself listening to The Sun when I'm in a bad mood but I jump more to the remixes in a good mood ... no idea why. Right now I'm somewhere in between, so I'll hear both.

Re: Paco's ULL (PULL)

benpaco — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 04:31:23 GMT

Author: benpaco

Posted: 07/19/2014 08:31

satiemaniac wrote:

in any quality-correlative way? sure. in any way in general? may i present exhibit A-ZZZZZZZZ? *pulls giant piece of cloth off tower to the heavens made of shitty grunge CDs from the '90s and early 2000s*

Oh trust me I've gone through a lot of grunge (I had a phase ...) but Nirvana, to me, was always something more special than anything else, and while yeah they were grunge, there was something special there past just that. It's like Madvillainy and because the internet are both hip-hop as far as what they are, but, IMO, Madvillain pulls off something unique outside of just being hip-hop and transcends into its own special brand of it (as do some other hip hop artists) that really hasn't been replicated, there's just something special to them that sets them above Gambino and separates that project from other hip hop albums at its level (see: Black Star, RawHyde, etc).

Feels weird to break this persona, doesn't it?

Where was I for the past 5 minutes? That was weird. I didn't like that Ben ...

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Madvillainy by Madvillain

So let me guess why that example popped into your head.

Yeah yeah.

Re: Paco's ULL (PULL)

Anonymous — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 03:55:14 GMT

Author: Anonymous

Posted: 07/19/2014 07:55

benpaco wrote:

a special brand of music that's never been replicated.

Re: Paco's ULL (PULL)

benpaco — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 03:08:24 GMT

Author: benpaco

Posted: 07/19/2014 07:08

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Sliver: The Best Of The Box by Nirvana

Nirvana live were magical.

I always have a bit mixed feelings as it seems like there are moments he gets lost in the music and well ... I don't know. It feels like he's not really feeling it as much as he's feeling the song.

I guess maybe on Unplugged but here, not so much. Not at all. This is as genuine as music gets, I think. Just raw and right there, it's really incredible. It's hard to say this isn't a more enjoyable listen than anything else labelled "by Nirvana". There's always that bit in me that doubts that singers really feel what they're singing, but it's hard to question Cobain (or Curtis or Silberman or others).

And yet you do

Eh, I question everything once in a while. I really just enjoy him.

Not used to you standing firm quite like that

I have my moments.

Re: Paco's ULL (PULL)

benpaco — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 02:21:09 GMT

Author: benpaco

Posted: 07/19/2014 06:21

In Utero by Nirvana

Ben you meant to listen to Nevermind

I know but I misclicked so I don't have dialogue for this

Why don't you just switch?

Hey I like this one, it has some interesting

Shut up, Italy, we both know which is better.

Well

Italy.

OK.

This one's better lyrically IMHO but I think nevermind is a special brand of music that's never been replicated.

Re: Paco's ULL (PULL)

benpaco — Sat, 19 Jul 2014 01:18:30 GMT

Author: benpaco

Posted: 07/19/2014 05:18

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Embracism by Kirin J Callinan

This album is the most claustrophobic thing I've ever heard.

Yup. Hazey if you were frightened by my "album" I'd not recommend this.

I love it

It's uh ... it's a little weird

It's barely anything recognizable as music at moments, it becomes its own thing. The soundscapes are some of the best I've ever heard. Lyrics are interesting as well. There's a reason Kirin, face in hand, lives on my wall above my bed.

Is it like a reverse dream catcher to ensure nightmares?

Very funny, but that's actually your job.

And I pride myself on it.

Re: Paco's ULL (PULL)

benpaco — Fri, 18 Jul 2014 22:29:54 GMT

Author: benpaco

Posted: 07/19/2014 02:29

I want to listen to happy music now!

Alright, well, there is one band that even cheers me up ...

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Sidewalks by Matt And Kim

Huh, I've never listened to a Matt & Kim album in full. I think I've heard everything off this, but never together. Works surprisingly well so far, I like this a lot.

Admit it, though, you've never figured out the lyrics to Block After Block

Nope never!

Oh come on, have some faith, it's ... uh ... it was whey now is white what was left now is right hey friends we'll jump back in styles and cut it down while the lights are out eyes closed and shouting right now?

Eh, close enough Italy. Close enough.

Re: Paco's ULL (PULL)

benpaco — Fri, 18 Jul 2014 20:31:15 GMT

Author: benpaco

Posted: 07/19/2014 00:31

OK Go by OK Go

Ooh these are the music video guys right!?

Uh ... yeah, I guess. They're really good musicians though, they were really raw on this.

Ben you dance to this. Don't pretend you love the intensity.

I love it because it's intense and dancable. It's like Teledrome, yeah, it's really dark and I love that, but you can also dance to most any track. It's great.

No, you just look like an idiot.

Granted.

Re: Paco's ULL (PULL)

Mercury — Fri, 18 Jul 2014 17:49:46 GMT

Author: Mercury

Posted: 07/18/2014 21:49

This is the most schizo ULL ever. I like it in it's humor. What it sometimes lacks in in-depth discussion on music it makes up for with some pretty witty parts and the element of SURPRISE.

Good stuff.

Re: Paco's ULL (PULL)

benpaco — Fri, 18 Jul 2014 17:46:16 GMT

Author: benpaco

Posted: 07/18/2014 21:46

It grows on you, remember what Cuba said

CubaZed what?

No Cuba said

Yeah CubaZed what about him

GUYS

Anyways, last night I had a weirdly specific dream about moving in with one of my best friends, so I'm gonna listen to one of her favorite albums:

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The Airborne Toxic Event by The Airborne Toxic Event

Re: Paco's ULL (PULL)

benpaco — Fri, 18 Jul 2014 14:20:10 GMT

Author: benpaco

Posted: 07/18/2014 18:20

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Roman Candle by Elliott Smith

So I've never heard this album before. I really can't remember anyone mentioning it. I think I've seen the cover before, though I thought it was the cover for From a Basement on a Hill.

He's not great with music knowledge.

Hey I sorta know my stuff!

Let's remember this kid thought Aeroplane was NMH's debut

OK that was one time

He also thought that I Write Sins Not Tragedies was a Fall Out Boy song

Yeah, but that's cuz someone told me!

He also thought that Chasing Cars was by The Script

Boldy stop ...

Re: Paco's ULL (PULL)

benpaco — Fri, 18 Jul 2014 05:01:57 GMT

Author: benpaco

Posted: 07/18/2014 09:01

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Transitions by El Ten Eleven

Sleep please

This is nice

Re: Paco's ULL (PULL)

benpaco — Fri, 18 Jul 2014 04:08:56 GMT

Author: benpaco

Posted: 07/18/2014 08:08

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The Midnight Organ Fight by Frightened Rabbit

Every time I hear this album, I wish I was drunk out of my mind at a bar in Boston at about this time of the morning.