Nominated by: AwaitingAndrew
Genres [RYM]: Indie Pop, Dream Pop
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Well, I don't see any scenario in which Turnover beats Nick Cave in Round 1, but if at least one user listens to Altogether and enjoys the album, I'll be satisfied.
However much I respect the idea behind Ghosteen, I never really got into the album and I must say listening to the first track of Turnover I quite liked it. But after listening further the album becomes a real drag, a bit like the figure on the album cover. So finally a choice for Ghosteen.
I can understand why Altogether didn't get the kindest reception. It's very mellow, smooth as butter, and covers well-worn musical territory. But it's also an ideal relaxing album for a hot summer day. I independently came to the same conclusion as someone in the RYM comment box, which is that it sounds a lot like early Beach Fossils. And I am a fan of early Beach Fossils. It has even less edge musically, and in terms of variety it's all a hazy blend, but it's a very pleasant album that released a bunch of endorphins for me.
I also really enjoyed Ghosteen, although not every track worked and I felt it was a step back from the great Skeleton Tree. It is perhaps the better-made album, but I can't honestly say I liked it more. So vote to Turnover. _________________ Join us in the canon game :) / Add me on RYM
Purplepashranker, rater, & music list makerProfile Western Australia
Love ghosteen, reminds of the best of his early 00s work but still very much about The Now, and again just a really great album to get lost in as hard as that can be sometimes. Turnover was pleasent to listen to from beggining to end, and... that's all I got from it. True Neutral. So easy vote for Nick this time around.
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