I liked this quite a bit. Very well-executed house with some personality. The only criticism I have is some of the tracks (like the first and last) had a high ratio of time elapsed to musical variation. 4/5
As I said, this is a record I know and love. Happy, as ever, to listen it again, though. Not a lot I can say about it that hasn't been said before or better, but it's about as accessible and poppy as alleged free jazz gets, almost crossing into easy listening territory, but being too impassioned and, quite frankly, odd for that. The flute and french horns are gorgeous, and the vocal mantras work perfectly, like a less angry, more hopeful Archie Shepp (which, y'know, obviously). Images of fauns on grassy hills, though less inherently caucasian than that fantasy image, especially when Sanders' sax goes a-ragin'. I mean, it's just one of the greatest albums ever made, innit?
Anyway, another for glynspsa, I think. This time you get some glitchy, hyper-minimal, dubby, ambient 2-step in the shape of:
Probably a bit Marmite, this one, but worth a shot I reckon.
EDIT: Just beat me to it, baystate. I'm not gonna make you listen to snd; given your valid criticisms of Songs from the Beehive, it probably isn't what you want at this moment in time. So here's some sludgy, tar-thick, pretty evil doom metal:
EDIT 2: I made a Spotify playlist of the 7-track version, which has better sequencing IMO. Also, the 10-tracker is a mite too punishing, even for me. _________________ 2021 in full effect. Come drop me some recs. Y'all know what I like.
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Dude this was wonderful. I could see this getting a 100 on future listens. Love the blend of rock and electronic music. Like each track kept on getting better after the next.
My pick would be this:
Com Truise's 2012 album In Decay.
I'll listen to it. So far it is an interesting album.
And it was. With those descriptors I was interested what this album showed. And it's very intimate as well as nuanced. Though this is in a minimal consideration. Won't be an all time favorite but did enjoy my time and maybe on a future listens this would be an album I will cherish. For skinny: Well in all honesty I don't know.
Maybe this?
If you heard this let me know. I'll change it up.
Not bad, but not something I can ever see myself going back too. The synths are nice, if occasionally pretty predictable, but nowhere near as predictable as the drums, which are far too New Order via John Hughes for my liking. I'm getting massive Tycho vibes, and I never really liked Tycho. A few of the tracks are pretty dynamic, and the rare whiplash-inducing tonal changes are welcome, but this fits into a 1980s retrofetishist aesthetic that reminds me of the Drive and Stranger Things soundtracks respectively, but may (?) predate both. The nicest thing I can say about this is that it's inoffensive, and sometimes pretty cool, but in reality it's a much less interesting, much whiter take on Dam-Funk's retrofuturist synth-funk experiments. 'Controlpop', though - to quote Jay, that shit is the mad notes.
Not bad, but not something I can ever see myself going back too. The synths are nice, if occasionally pretty predictable, but nowhere near as predictable as the drums, which are far too New Order via John Hughes for my liking. I'm getting massive Tycho vibes, and I never really liked Tycho. A few of the tracks are pretty dynamic, and the rare whiplash-inducing tonal changes are welcome, but this fits into a 1980s retrofetishist aesthetic that reminds me of the Drive and Stranger Things soundtracks respectively, but may (?) predate both. The nicest thing I can say about this is that it's inoffensive, and sometimes pretty cool, but in reality it's a much less interesting, much whiter take on Dam-Funk's retrofuturist synth-funk experiments. 'Controlpop', though - to quote Jay, that shit is the mad notes.
I would argue a bit differently with the Dam Funk take since I enjoy both artists but I would need to explain my thoughts a lot more. But if you were a bit meh on the drum work on this album, maybe the Wave 1 ep from 2014 or Silicon Tare from 2016 might be more of your liking. With the 2014 ep, there is some break beat influence where tracks like Valis Called (Control) are a little more detailed. But that is by your own terms so I will leave it at that. But I'm excited for this dub album.
Not bad, but not something I can ever see myself going back too. The synths are nice, if occasionally pretty predictable, but nowhere near as predictable as the drums, which are far too New Order via John Hughes for my liking. I'm getting massive Tycho vibes, and I never really liked Tycho. A few of the tracks are pretty dynamic, and the rare whiplash-inducing tonal changes are welcome, but this fits into a 1980s retrofetishist aesthetic that reminds me of the Drive and Stranger Things soundtracks respectively, but may (?) predate both. The nicest thing I can say about this is that it's inoffensive, and sometimes pretty cool, but in reality it's a much less interesting, much whiter take on Dam-Funk's retrofuturist synth-funk experiments. 'Controlpop', though - to quote Jay, that shit is the mad notes.
I would argue a bit differently with the Dam Funk take since I enjoy both artists but I would need to explain my thoughts a lot more. But if you were a bit meh on the drum work on this album, maybe the Wave 1 ep from 2014 or Silicon Tare from 2016 might be more of your liking. With the 2014 ep, there is some break beat influence where tracks like Valis Called (Control) are a little more detailed. But that is by your own terms so I will leave it at that. But I'm excited for this dub album.
Thanks for the insight, will check out one of the other suggestions. _________________ 2021 in full effect. Come drop me some recs. Y'all know what I like.
Within the context of 90s g-funk albums this is pretty good. Within the context of other rap albums from 2011, not so much. Just considering that Exmilitary, Black Up, Section 80, and XXX came out that year, then this album seems old-fashioned. However, B.G. Knocc Out is a good MC with a professional sounding flow and mic skills, so that's all that really matters.
Man this was excellent but the more I listen to dub albums, the more I realize the certain tropes of the genre. But then again you could say that with every other genre but dub feels more prone of getting this effect. But maybe this changes. Maybe if I had more dub albums under my belt, maybe this perception will change.
Now for my pick.
Here is Sampha with Process.
I'm mostly recommending this because it brings me immense pleasure knowing someone has to sit though this 2+ hour triple LP, and it never gets discussed as one of the great live albums ever. This LP was recorded entire live from one concert in order! That NEVER happens! If the length scares you, it shouldn't because it's gonna fly by.
finally finished this... I mean I guess I can't say I hated it as much as I thought I would but that's only because it left such a minimal impression on me (as opposed to an actively negative one). I'm sorry I don't have much of value to say about this one because I just got really nothing out of it to speak on, it just felt like a collective of highly technical (and admittedly undeniably skilled) musicians somehow playing for two hours music that is as complex and intricate as it is just completely bland to my ears. Admittedly this is a step above the studio albums I've heard from him, but that's faint praise.
sorry buddy, this was just not even close to something I can vibe with, but kudos for forcing me to listen to 2 hours of elp with no way out. what a fucking power move 🤣
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