I want to buy a cd and be BLOWN AWAY! Seriously. I haven't been too moved by any new music lately -and by "new", it could be something old that I just haven't heard before. Like the "new" Neil Young , A Treasure; will it blow me away?
So give me your suggestions. Last time I did this BOS recommended Twilight Singers POWDER BURNS which scored and then K got me 2x with Constantines.
I want to be moved! Cover to cover! :thumbsup:
Don't know if you caught this last time I posted it. Its not gonna blow the doors off, but Arthur Alexander is an under-appreciated artist who was experiencing a comeback when he died.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Alexander (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Alexander)
He's the only songwriter covered by The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and Bob Dylan.
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=6YZCKN2M (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=6YZCKN2M)
Arthur Alexander - In the Middle of it All (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qN0x180tG0w#)
Have you gone back in time with the Twilight Singers yet? Blackberry Belle might just be the finest piece of American music ever recorded.
Quote from: bowl of soup on Jul 11, 2011, 10:45 AM
Have you gone back in time with the Twilight Singers yet? Blackberry Belle might just be the finest piece of American music ever recorded.
What Soup said.
Look into Pokey LaFarge and the South City 3. New album is streaming on NPR right now. It's new but they sound straight out of the 1930's. If you are in a new wave mood and haven't listened to Joe Jackson (outside of the hits) try his debut Look Sharp!. Still a great album and cover. All I can think of on a heat destroyed brain right now.
This better move ya ;)
Shabazz Palaces - An Echo From The Hosts That Profess Infinitum (not the video) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ajk0kEi41Vc#ws)
Shabazz Palaces - Are you... Can you... Were you? (Felt) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnoBIQWS5bs#ws)
"I can't explain with words. I gotta do it."
"It's a feeling."
How about Superchunk? That could be something old and new. They're pretty old (just like you) and they put out a new album last year that I really love - Majesty Shredding. Not sure if you were ever a Superchunk guy though.
Quote from: bowl of soup on Jul 11, 2011, 01:32 PM
How about Superchunk? That could be something old and new. They're pretty old (just like you) and they put out a new album last year that I really love - Majesty Shredding. Not sure if you were ever a Superchunk guy though.
I gots me some Superchunk
What about Patrick Watson? You should also own the movie, Once.
Quote from: Tracy 2112 on Jul 11, 2011, 02:47 PM
Quote from: bowl of soup on Jul 11, 2011, 01:32 PM
How about Superchunk? That could be something old and new. They're pretty old (just like you) and they put out a new album last year that I really love - Majesty Shredding. Not sure if you were ever a Superchunk guy though.
I gots me some Superchunk
Majesty Shredding is really good.
Teenage Fanclub and they released an very strong album last year. Or you can join my darkside and go all Bitpop
I'm in the same boat. Though I'm far younger, I haven't heard something that I've been absolutely obsessed with since I first got into MMJ. I wanna hear something that will become a new favorite band. There have been plenty of great records coming out in the past couple years, but nothing that holds me for a long time. I think I'll check out twilight singers...
I've always believed Blackberry Belle to be a November Album.
Anyway, hear me out on this - Italian Lounge Music
http://www.amazon.com/Easy-Tempo-Vol-Psycho-Beat/dp/B00002846A (http://www.amazon.com/Easy-Tempo-Vol-Psycho-Beat/dp/B00002846A)
PIERO PICCIONI -"Il Dopolotta" (1972) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4H0oK_0ECg#)
NINO DE LUCA -"Girl With a Pistol: Rapimento In Sicilia" (1968) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6BsrfmwTyQ#)
Barigozzi Group - Red Face - 1976 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUdvreBRbZk#)
The Temptations - With A Lot O' Soul :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Runs a little over 30 minutes and is pure soul GOLD !
I LOVE the Manchester Orchestra album "Simple Math"
I recently stumbled across Frank Turner. His new album England Keep My Bones tis glorious. Folk/Punk lyrical greatness.
Quote from: e_wind on Jul 11, 2011, 05:23 PM
I'm in the same boat. Though I'm far younger, I haven't heard something that I've been absolutely obsessed with since I first got into MMJ. I wanna hear something that will become a new favorite band. There have been plenty of great records coming out in the past couple years, but nothing that holds me for a long time. I think I'll check out twilight singers...
Velvet Underground. I know it is a cliche recommendation, but they have a gem that is kind of obscure. It is a very low-fi double live album called "1969". Sounds like it is recorded by a soup can, but considering it was recorded during the summer of Woodstock and guitar solos, you might be surprised to hear the blueprint for the 80's come through clear as a bell. It was my first exposure to VU about 30 years ago, and it eclipses everything else I have ever heard from them. I would guess R.E.M. and Talking Heads would agree. The Velvet Underground - What Goes On (Live 1969) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPd-QXyGVIo#)
475 Indie Albums are only $5 on Amazon all month. I would just close my eyes and download 5 or 6
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=s9_hps_bw_srch?rh=n%3A3000858011%2Cp_n_feature_browse-bin%3A625150011%2Cn%3A163856011%2Cn%3A%212334092011%2Cn%3A%212334154011%2Cn%3A3000858011&page=1&bbn=3000858011&rw_html_to_wsrp=1&field-price=500-500&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-3&pf_rd_r=0BMV4KKY4Y65H91KEVES&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1307718562&pf_rd_i=2991313011 (http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=s9_hps_bw_srch?rh=n%3A3000858011%2Cp_n_feature_browse-bin%3A625150011%2Cn%3A163856011%2Cn%3A%212334092011%2Cn%3A%212334154011%2Cn%3A3000858011&page=1&bbn=3000858011&rw_html_to_wsrp=1&field-price=500-500&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-3&pf_rd_r=0BMV4KKY4Y65H91KEVES&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1307718562&pf_rd_i=2991313011)
Quote from: kotchishm on Jul 12, 2011, 12:24 PM
475 Indie Albums are only $5 on Amazon all month. I would just close my eyes and download 5 or 6
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=s9_hps_bw_srch?rh=n%3A3000858011%2Cp_n_feature_browse-bin%3A625150011%2Cn%3A163856011%2Cn%3A%212334092011%2Cn%3A%212334154011%2Cn%3A3000858011&page=1&bbn=3000858011&rw_html_to_wsrp=1&field-price=500-500&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-3&pf_rd_r=0BMV4KKY4Y65H91KEVES&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1307718562&pf_rd_i=2991313011 (http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=s9_hps_bw_srch?rh=n%3A3000858011%2Cp_n_feature_browse-bin%3A625150011%2Cn%3A163856011%2Cn%3A%212334092011%2Cn%3A%212334154011%2Cn%3A3000858011&page=1&bbn=3000858011&rw_html_to_wsrp=1&field-price=500-500&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-3&pf_rd_r=0BMV4KKY4Y65H91KEVES&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1307718562&pf_rd_i=2991313011)
good gravy! That deserves its own thread
Quote from: kotchishm on Jul 12, 2011, 12:24 PM
475 Indie Albums are only $5 on Amazon all month. I would just close my eyes and download 5 or 6
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=s9_hps_bw_srch?rh=n%3A3000858011%2Cp_n_feature_browse-bin%3A625150011%2Cn%3A163856011%2Cn%3A%212334092011%2Cn%3A%212334154011%2Cn%3A3000858011&page=1&bbn=3000858011&rw_html_to_wsrp=1&field-price=500-500&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-3&pf_rd_r=0BMV4KKY4Y65H91KEVES&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1307718562&pf_rd_i=2991313011 (http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=s9_hps_bw_srch?rh=n%3A3000858011%2Cp_n_feature_browse-bin%3A625150011%2Cn%3A163856011%2Cn%3A%212334092011%2Cn%3A%212334154011%2Cn%3A3000858011&page=1&bbn=3000858011&rw_html_to_wsrp=1&field-price=500-500&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-3&pf_rd_r=0BMV4KKY4Y65H91KEVES&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1307718562&pf_rd_i=2991313011)
:o
Wow, thanks for posting!
Frank Black - Frank Black (1993)
Sun Kil Moon - Ghost of the Great Highway (2003)
Two of my favorite records of all time. Both will blow you away!!
Quote from: sweatboard on Jul 12, 2011, 12:41 PM
Sun Kil Moon - Ghost of the Great Highway (2003)
;) :) grows and grows and grows on you...
Quote from: sweatboard on Jul 12, 2011, 12:41 PM
Frank Black - Frank Black (1993)
Sun Kil Moon - Ghost of the Great Highway (2003)
Two of my favorite records of all time. Both will blow you away!!
OK, I have the Frank Black and it's one of my favs.
don't have (or know) Sun Kil Moon - Ghost of the Great Highway ???
(and for the record, sweetbored turned me on to Explosions in the Sky, Spoon and Superchunk, so his street creds are legit)
Sun Kil Moon is pretty great.
The first time I heard that Sun kil Moon record I had a 103 degree temperature and I was laid on on someonelse bed and they put this on in the other room and I melted into it and when I awoke in a pile of sweat the only thing I cared about was finding out who I had been listening to. Penny is correct, it grows and grows on you. Some of the guitar tones on this album make me wonder from time to time if isn't THE best record ever made.....and then the vocals of course
Quote from: Tracy 2112 on Jul 12, 2011, 01:17 PM
Quote from: sweatboard on Jul 12, 2011, 12:41 PM
Sun Kil Moon - Ghost of the Great Highway (2003)
don't have (or know) Sun Kil Moon - Ghost of the Great Highway ???
Oh HELL yeah, Ghosts of the Great Highway is the holy grail of LPs for me. If you like Sun Kil Moon, you've got to get Red House Painters too, Kozelek's previous band.
Quote from: Crispy on Jul 12, 2011, 04:44 PM
If you like Sun Kil Moon, you've got to get Red House Painters too, Kozelek's previous band.
I have RHP Ocean Beach
MK uses his voice as an instrument, reminds me a lot of JJ..love SKM and RHP but that album in particular is phenomenal--love those Ohio boys!
Quote from: Tracy 2112 on Jul 12, 2011, 08:41 PM
Quote from: Crispy on Jul 12, 2011, 04:44 PM
If you like Sun Kil Moon, you've got to get Red House Painters too, Kozelek's previous band.
I have RHP Ocean Beach
That's a great one -- hell, they're all good. Songs For a Blue Guitar is probably my favorite, some interesting covers on there.
I'm sure you've heard Secret Machines, right? They blew me away when I first heard Now Here Is Nowhere, and it still blows me away. School of Seven Bells is also beautiful stuff.
Quote from: sweatboard on Jul 12, 2011, 04:25 PM
Some of the guitar tones on this album make me wonder from time to time if isn't THE best record ever made.....and then the vocals of course
here here.
The Walkmen - You and Me
Fitz!?!? Is that you? ;)
Sun Kil Moon is the best super early morning drive music with coffee. I owe Fitz for my love of SKM.
Gerardo - Rico Suave (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeX9zoWSut8#)
my only addiction has to do with the female species. I eat 'em raw like sushi
Dude, your response to this thread leaves much to be desired.
try Shellac - At Action Park!!! NOW!!!
Quote from: Penny Lane on Jul 12, 2011, 12:45 PM
Quote from: sweatboard on Jul 12, 2011, 12:41 PM
Sun Kil Moon - Ghost of the Great Highway (2003)
;) :) grows and grows and grows on you...
OK, so I went with the SKM-GOTGH. I have to say I was not impressed at first, but trusting you people with my
life, I was patient and let it "grow on me". And it had, and it did, and it is amazing. Thank you :)
Also, special thanks to Mikey who suggested last years Teenage Fan Club release. Got it and immediately got it.
And then a chicken sent me some Temptations and Chris Bell... :)
Got Dawes via strong recommendations on the 2011 music thread. meh :-\
My wife and I were listening to it on our way out of town and she eventually grabbed the i-pod and said, "If we're going to listen to the Avett Brothers then we should listen to the Avett Brothers"; so we did.
I need to check out SKM. Dawes is better than the Avettes, IMO. Phosphorescent I my new favorite though, check it out
Blitzen Trapper - American Goldwing it's not out until September 13th- but there are a lot of videos on youtube (if you're not into torrenting). Probably going to be my number one of the year.
It has a Laurel Canyon early seventies feel to it with great lyrics. If you're into that kind of thing ;)
Blitzen Trapper - Love The Way You Walk Away (not the video) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZgb2JuSW7c#ws)
from the 2008 album Furr. this one is ridiculously good and definitely worth buying. I dont know how these guys aren't more famoso.
Blitzen Trapper - Black River Killer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7zyfArxibk#ws)
^ yes a thousand times. all of their albums are great and very diverse. cannot say enough about these guys.
Quote from: Tracy 2112 on Aug 30, 2011, 12:04 PM
Also, special thanks to Mikey who suggested last years Teenage Fan Club release. Got it and immediately got it.
It is really good, but you would expect that from the Fannies. Glad you liked it.
I too love Blitzen Trapper
So if you haven't checked them out, I say listen to some Rural Alberta Advantage. They have two great albums out. I know you're a fan of Neutral Milk Hotel and they are compared ad nauseum to Jeff Mangum, or at least in some reviews I've read including a terrible one by COS. Regardless, I enjoy them quite a bit.
Here are two off of Hometowns:
the rural alberta advantage - don`t haunt this place (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GupdrkZMYpA#)
Rural Alberta Advantage - Edmonton (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcqr68ocUxY#ws)
I know, I know. I gush about them enough already. Anywho, some instrumental prog/metal anyone? Let's just say loosely, they're like Rush without vocals. Nerdtastic. All three of their albums are bad ass!
GLACIAL PLANET - SCALE THE SUMMIT (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNdRkIR8QU0#)
Scale the Summit - Whales (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AQKIuy6vsSU#)
I've just ordered Sun Kil Moon, Blitzen Trapper, and Scale the Summit.
I'd also back up the love for Secret Machines - Now Here Is Nowhere is a fine album.
May I also recommend Porcupine Tree? In Absentia is a classic from 2003, 2007's Fear of a Blank Planet was grammy-nominated and the most recent album, The Incident, is also great. A good taster would be the download of Atlanta from their online shop - a 2-hour gig with all the good ones!
http://www.burningshed.com/store/porcupinetree/ (http://www.burningshed.com/store/porcupinetree/)
Quote from: EasyRyder on Aug 30, 2011, 03:16 PM
Blitzen Trapper - American Goldwing it's not out until September 13th- but there are a lot of videos on youtube (if you're not into torrenting). Probably going to be my number one of the year.
It has a Laurel Canyon early seventies feel to it with great lyrics. If you're into that kind of thing ;)
Blitzen Trapper - Love The Way You Walk Away (not the video) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZgb2JuSW7c#ws)
from the 2008 album Furr. this one is ridiculously good and definitely worth buying. I dont know how these guys aren't more famoso.
Blitzen Trapper - Black River Killer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7zyfArxibk#ws)
Been hittin this album for about a month now and have to say it is my album of the year..........no need for any other entries. I love all of their albums but this one imo is gonna be the one that really gets their name out there with all the rest that have been in a cave over the years and not heard them. Start to finish American Goldwing is the stuff.
All you Sheepdogs fans should check out a few of the classic Canadian bands that heavily influenced the Rolling Stone darlings. The Sheepdogs have Canadian '70s mid-west rock in their soul:
The Sheepdogs - "I Don't Know": SXSW 2011 Showcasing Artist (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4JR6aw_Uqo#ws)
Tracy probably already owns some of these albums/songs (notice the studio in video #2, "I Like to Rock" - the same as Rush used to record Moving Pictures and videos "Tom Sawyer" and "Limelight"):
April Wine - Roller Official Video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usWQOPTORn8#)
April Wine - I Like To Rock Official Video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlcY_enzwmI#)
I think some hip band should ressurrect this great great song:
April Wine - Say Hello (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M48DitTJTw8#)
And, of course, the Stampeders, Chilliwack and of course, The Guess Who and BTO:
The Stampeders - Sweet City Woman (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfqiOQA0iIk#ws)
Chilliwack (Fly At Night)...1977...Lyrics Provided Under Info: (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nYvmm0Ofmc#)
The Guess Who- Running Back To Saskatoon / Share The Land (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLzRoeU6q5M#)
(No Randy Bachman in this incarnation; great live version though):
The Guess Who American Woman The Midnight Special (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_3yeQeBOAI#)
Bachman Turner Overdrive:
The Guess Who "Takin' Care Of Business" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNfpPKoTHZs#)
J,
I was an April Wine fan back in the day. A friend of mines band used to cover this
April Wine - All Over Town (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfvBw_27FNY#)
Quote from: Tracy 2112 on Aug 31, 2011, 02:04 PM
J,
I was an April Wine fan back in the day. A friend of mines band used to cover this
April Wine - All Over Town (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfvBw_27FNY#)
I saw them in concert around the time of Nature of the Beast; they played my hometown (Kingston, ON). It was one of my first concerts ever. Great show and a tremendously big stage with pyrotechnics.
I assume you hear those bands I mentioned when you listen to the Sheepdogs. Us old folks need to edumacate them youngsters.
Quote from: MarkW on Aug 31, 2011, 07:25 AM
I've just ordered Sun Kil Moon, Blitzen Trapper, and Scale the Summit.
SKL Ghosts of the Great Highway is a stunning album. Cheers guys, another great recommendation from the board. :thumbsup: :beer:
Quote from: MarkW on Sep 06, 2011, 05:51 PM
Quote from: MarkW on Aug 31, 2011, 07:25 AM
I've just ordered Sun Kil Moon, Blitzen Trapper, and Scale the Summit.
SKL Ghosts of the Great Highway is a stunning album. Cheers guys, another great recommendation from the board. :thumbsup: :beer:
Yeah thanks guys. I had only given a hard listen to Admiral Fells Promises was it? I listened to Ghosts this morning and really liked what I heard though it was while eating and reading. Will try again this week.
Also Mark, I would have recommended Monument or Carving Desert Canyons before the Collective. The Collective has some brilliants songs such as Whales, but is overall much more restrained
Quote from: Ruckus on Sep 09, 2011, 12:31 PM
Also Mark, I would have recommended Monument or Carving Desert Canyons before the Collective. The Collective has some brilliants songs such as Whales, but is overall much more restrained
That's good - I bought Canyons after reading a few reviews! Gonna give it a spin this weekend.
Quote from: MarkW on Sep 10, 2011, 10:40 AM
Quote from: Ruckus on Sep 09, 2011, 12:31 PM
Also Mark, I would have recommended Monument or Carving Desert Canyons before the Collective. The Collective has some brilliants songs such as Whales, but is overall much more restrained
That's good - I bought Canyons after reading a few reviews! Gonna give it a spin this weekend.
Excellent choice! :thumbsup: It has become my favorite and is a perfect blend of vision, lyricism, and technical wizardry. Nobody does what they are doing. Love 'em!
One of my favourite recent finds is Arbouretum's The Gathering. Kind of psych rock, give them a spin, see what you think Tracy...
Arbouretum- Destroying to Save (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eUZfzJPSAA#)
Arbouretum - The White Bird (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvFk13X89W8#ws)
Arbouretum- Waxing Crescents (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKx2o6FJYKM#ws)
Quote from: dragonboy on Sep 25, 2011, 04:21 AM
One of my favourite recent finds is Arbouretum's The Gathering. Kind of psych rock, give them a spin, see what you think Tracy...
Arbouretum- Destroying to Save (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eUZfzJPSAA#)
Arbouretum - The White Bird (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvFk13X89W8#ws)
Arbouretum- Waxing Crescents (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKx2o6FJYKM#ws)
Nice dB! This was one of my choices for the forum album club. Actually was hanging out with a real good friend last night that's known David Heumann for quite some time. Going to see them a week from Tuesday. Yeah they are like a drone/metal/psych/folk/rock outfit