This was a weird and strange, fascinating album. It was worth concentrating on as there was a lot to listen to. I like a bit of organised chaos so I preferred Peanut over the moaning of Black Woman and the wailing and screaming of Portrait of Linda (which I don't think my family enjoyed much lol). Not sure what to make of Blind Willie...for now it gets a pass, but Bialero was really good. As a whole maybe a bit indulgent at times over listenability but I guess that comes with the avant-garde territory. So ups and downs but overall a good 7.5/10, 24/31 for 1969, and 69/94 for the 60's.
Luigii: Origin of Symmetry, it's been a long time since I've listened to it.
2. (Turn On) The Music Machine - The Music Machine
3. Behold And See - Ultimate Spinach
4. Black Monk Time - Monks
6. East-West - The Paul Butterfield Blues Band
7. Emergency! - The Tony Williams Lifetime
9. Gal - Gal Costa
11. The Soft Machine - Soft Machine
12. The Remains - The Remains
13. Koobas - The Koobas
14. Just Colour - The Lollipop Shoppe
Happy Easter everyone. Hope everyone is having fun.
Now this record right here slaps. Like musically it hits me in almost all the right ways. Vocally, even though I could argue it might be nonsense when the main singer is wailing, it is passionate and brings in a nice texture to the record. It's grand and vast. Not only do I need to give the rest of Muse underneath my listening belt, this feels like a gold standard for me to get high on my list. Grade:95
Honestly I could talk for some more but I gonna be playing some board games real soon, and that is so fun.
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Pash listen to Emergency!
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Best Ever Albums 2001 List
#2 Amnesiac-Radiohead (R)
#4 Discovery-Daft Punk (R)
#5 Lateralus-Tool (R)
#13 Blackwater Park-Opeth
#14 Bleed American-Jimmy Eat World
#15 No More Shall We Part-Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
#16 Gold-Ryan Adams
#17 Love And Theft-Bob Dylan
#18 Morning View-Incubus
#19 Jane Doe-Converge
I can see why this album gets a bad rap for being indulgent, and that scared me away to this point, but I actually really like most of what he's doing here. There are a significant number of moments of poignancy that carry things along, and the musical backing fits the lyrics well. I will have to see if it's a grower. It's certainly a depressive record though, and as such kind of cratered my mood. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 3.5/5.
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2. Luigii, listen to Discovery again.
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3. BEA Top Rated Chart Sampler
11. Antonio-Pedro: 12. Shawcross - Good Morning
12. Stover75: 30. One Step Beyond... - Madness
13. Jimmy Dread: 3. Paix - Catherine Ribeiro + Alpes
14. DJENNY: 30. You’re Living All Over Me - Dinosaur Jr.
15. ShadowColossi: 11. Neon Golden - The Notwist
16. badseed: 7. Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc., Etc. - Dwight Yoakam
17. Kool Keith Sweat: 10. Silver Wheel Of Prayer - Roy Montgomery
18. YikYak: 7. Young Team - Mogwai
19. antisecurity: 1. What Does It All Mean? 1983-2006 Retrospective - Steinski
20. kadupheming: 1. Milagre Dos Peixes - Milton Nascimento
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That's kinda a funny title... human by death. Anyway, I can see why this is ranked higher than other efforts. It captures the style a bit more in an expected manner (I suppose that can be good and bad). I of course didn't find anything incredible about this other than the musicianship. 75.
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I'll take one off the top there BayState: Shawcross - Good Morning
3. (RYM Top 500)
321. Hvis lyset tar oss by Burzum (1994)
343. Ashes Against the Grain by Agalloch (2006)
365. Red House Painters [Rollercoaster] by Red House Painters (1993)
371. Individual Thought Patterns by Death (1993)
376. Heaven and Hell by Black Sabbath (1980)
381. Ghost Reveries by Opeth (2005)
384. Lanquidity by Sun Ra (1978)
391. Astigmatic by Komeda Quintet (1966)
392. Storm of the Light's Bane by Dissection (1995)
394. California by Mr. Bungle (1999)
403. Deltron 3030 by Deltron 3030 (2000)
404. Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy) by Eno (1974)
408. To Bring You My Love by PJ Harvey (1995)
410. Through Silver in Blood by Neurosis (1996)
412. Boris at Last -Feedbacker- by Boris (2003)
414. The Ascension by Glenn Branca (1981)
415. Anthems to the Welkin at Dusk by Emperor (415)
416. The Inner Mounting Flame by The Mahavishnu Orchestra (1971)
417. Song for My Father by The Horace Silver Quintet (1965)
418. Zuma by Neil Young with Crazy Horse (needs rating?)
419. flood by Boris (2000)
424. White Pony by Defto
Ah Discovery. I'm glad that I gave this another listen. Because even though the last time I listen to this thinking it was great, it got better. Like the upbeat portions of this album are very punchy and quite animated. But I get even more fascinated with the more chilled out sections of the album. That track Nightvisions I would argue is quite underrated. If there was a critique of the record, it would be more of a me thing where I feel like there was some dance albums that speak to me more emotionally or feel like a part of me. Like I could understand if there were users where in highschool/college when this came out and loved as well as cherished it. And though I do have those feelings, there are other dance albums that speak to that sensibility.
But still a necessary listen for 2001. As well as a pretty good introduction to electronic music since there a lot of cues to the music culture of the 70's and 80's.
Grade:90
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Seth. California. Do it now.
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Best Ever Albums 2001 List
#2 Amnesiac-Radiohead (R)
#5 Lateralus-Tool (R)
#13 Blackwater Park-Opeth
#14 Bleed American-Jimmy Eat World
#15 No More Shall We Part-Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
#16 Gold-Ryan Adams
#17 Love And Theft-Bob Dylan
#18 Morning View-Incubus
#19 Jane Doe-Converge
#20 Take Off Your Pants and Jacket-Blink 182
A nice little jangly EP. Clocking in at less than 18 minutes, it brings to mind artists such as Mac DeMarco. I definitely enjoyed it. That said, it feels a bit insubstantial for an overall chart, but to each their own! 3.5/5.
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2. Listen to Love And Theft.
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3. BEA Top Rated Chart Sampler
21. Norman Bates: 1. Bien... Si Bien - Bourvil
22. pjerske: 2. Dark Was The Night - Blind Willie Johnson
23. Ms Mojo Risin: 2. The Magnolia Electric Co. - Songs: Ohia
24. HoldenM: 1. We Have The Facts And We're Voting Yes - Death Cab For Cutie
25. CellarDoor: 6. Stereo Musicale - Blind Mr. Jones
26. WilliamFrayer: 7. Who Will Cut Our Hair When We're Gone? - The Unicorns
27. raadfactoryxny: 1. HIStory: Past, Present And Future, Book I - Michael Jackson
28. Mercury: 2. There's No Leaving Now - The Tallest Man On Earth
29. dividesbyzero: 1. Transmigration - Osamu Sato
30. Mercury: 7. The Bootleg Series Vol. 4: Bob Dylan Live 1966, The "Royal Albert Hall" Concert - Bob Dylan
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Musically, the only complaint I could think of would be that some songs feel a little more ambitious like the last track. But the sound not only does it keep myself engaged as well as has a good chunk of toe tappers, it definitely sounds like it takes place in rural america. Now the only other critic I would have with this is Bob's vocals. To me it is the definition of a double edge sword. Where in one hand, not only does it give an authenticity to what he is saying but also shows off his age. On the other hand and this might be situational but I'm not that crazy about his voice. Now I wouldn't say it's bad its just not my cup of tea.
However I had a lot of fun with this album. And I'm curious for his work later on.
Grade:85
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There are some good ones there Bay but I got to go with Death Cab For Cutie
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Best Ever Albums 2001 List
#2 Amnesiac-Radiohead (R)
#5 Lateralus-Tool (R)
#13 Blackwater Park-Opeth
#14 Bleed American-Jimmy Eat World
#15 No More Shall We Part-Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds
#16 Gold-Ryan Adams
#18 Morning View-Incubus
#19 Jane Doe-Converge
#20 Take Off Your Pants and Jacket-Blink 182
#21 The Cold Vein-Cannibal Ox (Excited but Nervous)
ha - your review of Bob reminds me of a conclusion (dunno if right) I came to about him... he does what he does and doesn't give a shit if you like it. I think I remember one of my favorite quotes of his is something like... an artists job is to find the right balance between pleasing his audience and pleasing himself... I think why bob is so awesome is he nearly always was on the side of pleasing himself and hoped the audience was there too.
ha - your review of Bob reminds me of a conclusion (dunno if right) I came to about him... he does what he does and doesn't give a shit if you like it. I think I remember one of my favorite quotes of his is something like... an artists job is to find the right balance between pleasing his audience and pleasing himself... I think why bob is so awesome is he nearly always was on the side of pleasing himself and hoped the audience was there too.
Honestly that's not a bad assertion. And I agree. Though I could argue that notion of not giving a fuck is so greater if given to different artists.
I love The Postal Service, but this was somehow my first time listening to DCFC. The sound of this record (indie pop meets midwest emo) is really good, but there aren't quite enough standout songs to carry it to greatness. At least not unless some of them hit me harder with future listens. 3.5/5.
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2. Luigii, this is my favorite of the three I've heard:
1. Mercury: 3. The Complete Blind Willie Johnson - Blind Willie Johnson
2. Tilly: 12. Stormcock - Roy Harper
3. Tap: 14. Futuristie - Pierre Henry
4. Jimmy Dread: 2. On Top - The Heptones
5. babyBlueSedan: 16. The Magnolia Electric Co. - Songs: Ohia
6. Arthurknight: 9. Lazer Guided Melodies - Spiritualized
7. Imaybeparanoid: 23. Only Revolutions - Biffy Clyro
8. SingingPeasant96: 7. Stains On A Decade - Felt
9. LadyGodiva: 7. The La's - The La's
10. sidneyfranklyn: 18. Stormcock - Roy Harper (yup - twice!)
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