My Morning Jacket

Anyone interested in doing a scheduled listening party/ critque of specific albums a la a book club? Has this been done here before? Always wanted to do this but never had cool enough friends to agree to do it in person.

I am open to many ideas regarding how to set this up....Here's what I was thinking, 1x every 1-2 weeks at a specific time we could all listen to an identified album and discuss/critique/Freak&Geek out together over anything from tracklist, album art, music, lyrics anything to do with artist/abum....I'd most likely setup a new topic thread for each week. (e.g. Album Club #1 - Album/Band/courtesy of board member name here)

The only way I'd assume this could work would be if we had enough peeps participating week to week, so any ideas regarding how to keep it going would be good. Also have no idea how we would pick albums week to week aside from taking a list of participants and assigning them a week to choose an album of their choosing.....

Grooveshark, spotify, local library consortiums, itunes, local record shops to obtain albums you may not possess.

Whatdyall think? I imagine it could be pretty easy but I wouldn't set it up unless people are certainly down for it.

I would be into that.  I like geekin' out.

Sure

I'd love to do this.  great idea

whatever album we choose, alady has already heard it ::)
I'd be down for sure.  Excellent idea.  Surprised something like that hadn't sprouted here yet.

Random number generator always a good way to choose.

Even if we are unable to listen at the same time, it will still be nice to have a new active thread on a new album every week or two

Great idea wolof!  Bring it on.  :thumbsup:

Cool I will generate a list....I say once we hit 7-10 or so I will attempt to schedule the first forum album club!

1) Wolof
2) Alady
3) mjk73
4) sweatboard
5) Ruckus
6) MarkW

good idea w/ the random number generator Ruckus!

I'm down for this!   :beer:

I'm game for doing this :thumbsup:

I'll join in too! I'm not savvy with Spotify or Grooveshark though, but I'll do my best for God and Forum.

Sweet idea, Wolof

Quote from: EasyRyder on Aug 23, 2011, 08:00 PM
I'll join in too! I'm not savvy with Spotify or Grooveshark though, but I'll do my best for God and Forum.

Sweet idea, Wolof

Thanks Easy, another option would be streaming track by track on youtube...I find you can find most songs to most albums streaming, may be a pain in the ass but I may use this method at some point as well.... :thumbsup:

1) Wolof
2) Alady
3) mjk73
4) sweatboard
5) Ruckus
6) MarkW
7) iLikeBeer
8  ) Ophidiophobia
9) EasyRyder

Quote from: EasyRyder on Aug 23, 2011, 08:00 PM
I'll join in too! I'm not savvy with Spotify or Grooveshark though, but I'll do my best for God and Forum.

Sweet idea, Wolof

Yeah, it looks as though I'm going to have to familiarize myself with Spotify as well. 

I'm excited for this idea though!  Should be fun stuff!   :thumbsup:

Im in, would it be old and new or any genre of music?

Quote from: TommyBurnz on Aug 23, 2011, 09:50 PM
Im in, would it be old and new or any genre of music?

I would like to leave it up to the individual picking for the week.

...I would caution to stay away from crazy rarities like bootlegs from Hasil Adkins' port-o-potty from outside his trailer or something, even like obscure Ween demos that are readily available wouldn't be fun for no one, and I love me some Ween.

(http://a1.mzstatic.com/us/r30/Music/e0/b9/19/mzi.gaaoncpq.170x170-75.jpg)

1) Wolof
2) Alady
3) mjk73
4) sweatboard
5) Ruckus
6) MarkW
7) iLikeBeer
8  ) Ophidiophobia
9) EasyRyder
10) TommyBurnz

I'd say stick to good albums of your choosing which are available to the general public in some way. Like a book club, we may not love the album chosen but I guess the point would be to expand our palettes if you will, discover some music and also critique without bias...I implore those involved to stick with it each week whether they like that weeks album or not.

Also thinkin I'll spearhead the inaugural session and generate a schedule for people and their respective weeks. So the first person after me I will pm this week and let them know to have an album choice pm'ed back to me.

I will announce at the end of each session the next pick and the host and add people as they will want to join the cool kids club bandwagon. I'm thinking Wednesdays at 9:30 or 10 Eastern time????

I'm thinking 1x/2 weeks so each can do their best obtaining the album in a timely manner. If all goes well maybe 1x/week through the winter doldrums?

1) Wolof
2) Alady
3) mjk73
4) sweatboard
5) Ruckus
6) MarkW
7) iLikeBeer
8  ) Ophidiophobia
9) EasyRyder
10) TommyBurnz
11) Tracy 2112

1) Wolof
2) Alady
3) mjk73
4) sweatboard
5) Ruckus
6) MarkW
7) iLikeBeer
8  ) Ophidiophobia
9) EasyRyder
10) TommyBurnz
11) Tracy 2112
12) ewind

good way to discover new tunes.

If someone can send me an invite for spotify I'm in, because I don't see myself purchasing music EVERY week.

I'd say each selection gets its own thread, so we don't have to scroll down through 40 pages to talk about how much Brian's recommended listen sucked.

brians recommended listen did suck, though


i think I'll have a few spotify invites let me look





ya know what, i dont even think i know how to invite people. I think I'm going to upgrade to the payed version so i can get it on my call phone then I'll surely get invites

Quote from: Tracy 2112 on Aug 23, 2011, 11:16 PM
I'd say each selection gets its own thread, so we don't have to scroll down through 40 pages to talk about how much Brian's recommended listen sucked.

Great, I can't wait to see what Rush record we have to listen to.  ;D  I agree each person/record needs it's own thread ............ Tracy/Pearl Jam - No Code  etc.

I think a week is plenty of time, pick a record discuss for 7 days and then a new pick. 

I got a Rhapsody subscription for Christmas from my brother and it's so great.  I can listen to almost any album at any time for free. 

I'd most likely setup a new topic thread for each week. (e.g. Album Club #1 - Album/Band/courtesy of board member name here)

....Also if people are down for doin it one time per week that's cool by me.

Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Aug 23, 2011, 11:14 PM
If someone can send me an invite for spotify I'm in, because I don't see myself purchasing music EVERY week.

Send me your email. They finally hooked me up with 3 invites.

Quote from: mjk73 on Aug 24, 2011, 07:00 AM

Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Aug 23, 2011, 11:14 PM
If someone can send me an invite for spotify I'm in, because I don't see myself purchasing music EVERY week.

Send me your email. They finally hooked me up with 3 invites.

I've got a couple of invites, also, if anyone needs.

Did we start yet?
(http://stayonfountain.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Herb-Alpert-Blow-Your-Own-Hor-374625.jpg)

Sounds fun, I'm in.

Quote from: Ruckus on Aug 23, 2011, 05:35 PM
whatever album we choose, alady has already heard it ::)

Man, I wish I was half as cool as Ruckus thinks I am...   ;D

There's soooo much I haven't heard.  I mean serious gaps in my education.  But I'm working on it...

I have some Spotify invites too if anyone needs one.

Quote from: ALady on Aug 24, 2011, 12:41 PM

Quote from: Ruckus on Aug 23, 2011, 05:35 PM
whatever album we choose, alady has already heard it ::)

Man, I wish I was half as cool as Ruckus thinks I am...   ;D

There's soooo much I haven't heard.  I mean serious gaps in my education.  But I'm working on it...

I have some Spotify invites too if anyone needs one.

Not buying this for a second.

Also would like in on this thang, and also have Spotify invites for the needy. INVITATIONS, that is. /snark

1) Wolof
2) Alady
3) mjk73
4) sweatboard
5) Ruckus
6) MarkW
7) iLikeBeer
8) Ophidiophobia
9) EasyRyder
10) TommyBurnz
11) Tracy 2112
12) ewind
13) Crispy

1) Wolof
2) Alady
3) mjk73
4) sweatboard
5) Ruckus
6) MarkW
7) iLikeBeer
8) Ophidiophobia
9) EasyRyder
10) TommyBurnz
11) Tracy 2112
12) ewind
13) Crispy
14) true

mjk is sending me a spotify invite so i'm in.

EDIT: why did the 8 turn into a smiley on my post but not on crispy's post?

You're special?

I'd be down for this.

1) Wolof
2) Alady
3) mjk73
4) sweatboard
5) Ruckus
6) MarkW
7) iLikeBeer
8) Ophidiophobia
9) EasyRyder
10) TommyBurnz
11) Tracy 2112
12) ewind
13) Crispy
14) he.who.forgets
15) Ghosts_on_TV

Updated

Alright guys and gals here is the first selection of the Forum Album Club....

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Listening Party/Discussion will commence 1 week from today: Weds, Aug 31st @ 9:30pm ET....i'll attach a thread for the club on this date for the needle drop at 9:30

In the meantime, secure the album, and for those of you not familiar with the album, go head and familiarize urself with it....

Also I will pm one of you who will need to message me back ur pick for Album Club #2 this week!.....and I have made a schedule which would take us week by week up to Dec 14th thru random generator, if you want to know ur date pm me as I understand people have lives to plan around....

QuoteWeds, Aug 31st @ 9:30pm ET

What happens if we can't make it to certain listening parties? My classes start that day, and I'm thinking this might not be feasible on second thought.

You can probably nix me off the list Wolof, sry to drop so early  :embarassed:
I'll definitely stop by here and then when I can though if it's not too much of a drag to have a fair-weather album club lurker.

Quote from: EasyRyder on Aug 24, 2011, 07:52 PM

QuoteWeds, Aug 31st @ 9:30pm ET

What happens if we can't make it to certain listening parties? My classes start that day, and I'm thinking this might not be feasible on second thought.

You can probably nix me off the list Wolof, sry to drop so early  :embarassed:
I'll definitely stop by here and then when I can though if it's not too much of a drag to have a fair-weather album club lurker.

No worries Easy, we can't assume everyone can make it each week, so long as we have enough to have an active discussion, I'd say that is a success....hell i'm getting married in early October so I'll prob not be around for a week or 2...

...Ideally the needle will drop on the listening party on Weds nights but nothing is stopping the discussion from taking place throughout the week! I'd imagine others new to the party will comment every now and then as well.

I'll pm u ur week...

Quote from: wolof7 on Aug 24, 2011, 07:58 PM

Quote from: EasyRyder on Aug 24, 2011, 07:52 PM

QuoteWeds, Aug 31st @ 9:30pm ET

What happens if we can't make it to certain listening parties? My classes start that day, and I'm thinking this might not be feasible on second thought.

You can probably nix me off the list Wolof, sry to drop so early  :embarassed:
I'll definitely stop by here and then when I can though if it's not too much of a drag to have a fair-weather album club lurker.

No worries Easy, we can't assume everyone can make it each week, so long as we have enough to have an active discussion, I'd say that is a success....hell i'm getting married in early October so I'll prob not be around for a week or 2...

...Ideally the needle will drop on the listening party on Weds nights but nothing is stopping the discussion from taking place throughout the week! I'd imagine others new to the party will comment every now and then as well.

I'll pm u ur week...

Yesss, I'm still in then. I just wasn't sure how elite of an album club this was. I'll clean up the locker room after games to make up for it.

Anyway you can make room for one last member???  ;)

Yo Wolof!  How was Tattoo You chosen?  And why was Blow Your Own Horn ignored? ;D

I won't be able to participate in listening parties....well, ever, but I will definitely stop in throughout the week to discuss.   :beer:

So quick question...is there going to be any sort of criteria for our critiques and comments or is it an open ended discussion about each album? Should we have a couple of mandatory responses such as: favorite track, least favorite track, overall album rating 1-10, etc. Just thinking out loud

How about two threads for each album

1. for discussion throughout the week
2. for the actual listening party

Quote from: he.who.forgets on Aug 24, 2011, 10:17 PM
So quick question...is there going to be any sort of criteria for our critiques and comments or is it an open ended discussion about each album? Should we have a couple of mandatory responses such as: favorite track, least favorite track, overall album rating 1-10, etc. Just thinking out loud

I like this idea.......we should definitely do that to produce some consistency, beyond that I'm thinking open discussion is fine....we'll see where it goes

Ruckus, I took on the inaugural listening party bc I'm an egomanical greedy control freak....don't worry tho Herb Alpert is my next pick  :thumbsup:

No worries ALady I'll send u ur host date, if you can't do it maybe we can have a proxy host to present ur album and u can join in when u can  :thumbsup:

1) Wolof
2) Alady
3) mjk73
4) sweatboard
5) Ruckus
6) MarkW
7) iLikeBeer
8  ) Ophidiophobia
9) EasyRyder
10) TommyBurnz
11) Tracy 2112
12) ewind
13) Crispy
14) he.who.forgets
15) Ghosts_on_TV
16) ManNamedTruth
17) YimBlaylock (sweet name)

Quote from: YimBlaylock on Aug 24, 2011, 09:15 PM
Anyway you can make room for one last member???  ;)

best name on the forum.


wow. hadn't even seen wolof's comment about the name at the time. haha.

Quote from: wolof7 on Aug 24, 2011, 10:34 PM

Quote from: he.who.forgets on Aug 24, 2011, 10:17 PM
So quick question...is there going to be any sort of criteria for our critiques and comments or is it an open ended discussion about each album? Should we have a couple of mandatory responses such as: favorite track, least favorite track, overall album rating 1-10, etc. Just thinking out loud

I like this idea.......we should definitely do that to produce some consistency, beyond that I'm thinking open discussion is fine....we'll see where it goes

i like this. we should set the mandatory responses before wednesday.

Favorite Track
Least Favorite Track
Album Rating (the first one will be the hardest to do this for IMO)


i can't even think of anymore ha. maybe best lyrics? that could be hard after only a week.

I like the idea of a new thread for each album.

I don't know how many listening parties I'll be able to attend, but I'll listen and post my thoughts throughout the week.

I havent read a sentence of this yet, but Id say im In like Flynn

Quote from: e_wind on Aug 25, 2011, 12:03 AM

Quote from: wolof7 on Aug 24, 2011, 10:34 PM

Quote from: he.who.forgets on Aug 24, 2011, 10:17 PM
So quick question...is there going to be any sort of criteria for our critiques and comments or is it an open ended discussion about each album? Should we have a couple of mandatory responses such as: favorite track, least favorite track, overall album rating 1-10, etc. Just thinking out loud

I like this idea.......we should definitely do that to produce some consistency, beyond that I'm thinking open discussion is fine....we'll see where it goes

i like this. we should set the mandatory responses before wednesday.

Favorite Track
Least Favorite Track
Album Rating (the first one will be the hardest to do this for IMO)


i can't even think of anymore ha. maybe best lyrics? that could be hard after only a week.

I think as the host I will answer those questions (for myself) along with some facts and tidbits around the album, why I chose it and impressions etc., as my first post and urge others to do the same as they post along.

As I remember, there are plenty of quotables on Tattoo You ewind, so lyrics maybe fun to review!

I am unsure if we would need 2 threads 1 listening party/ 1 discussion, i think if I setup the thread for the listening party, discussion will continue through the week off that thread. 2 threads may be too confusing and a little much imo.

How do we want to setup the rating system? Something fluid for each poster, or like the creme brulee blog, completely artbitrary? 1-10 works for me, maybe for this one 1-10 tounges?

(http://image.become.com/imageserver/s3/945192443-75-75-5-32/classic-tongue-logo-rolling-stones-tshirt.jpg)

1) Wolof
2) Alady
3) mjk73
4) sweatboard
5) Ruckus
6) MarkW
7) iLikeBeer
8  ) Ophidiophobia
9) EasyRyder
10) TommyBurnz
11) Tracy 2112
12) ewind
13) Crispy
14) he.who.forgets
15) Ghosts_on_TV
16) ManNamedTruth
17) YimBlaylock
18 ) Capt.scotty

Ok, I see.  I thought we started talking about the album leading up to the listening party.  So the discussion starts after the listening party.  Got it.

I think......
So each album gets two weeks one week to secure it and one week to discuss, then a new album is picked.  So the next album will be picked on September 7th.  Correct?

Quote from: sweatboard on Aug 25, 2011, 03:02 PM
Ok, I see.  I thought we started talking about the album leading up to the listening party.  So the discussion starts after the listening party.  Got it.

I think......
So each album gets two weeks one week to secure it and one week to discuss, then a new album is picked.  So the next album will be picked on September 7th.  Correct?

Yup the person to host the 2nd Forum album club has been notified. We will announce that album at the end of the first listening party and give peeps a week to secure/familiarize that one as we continue to discuss Tattoo You up until the 7th!

Wondering if there is still room to join????

Quote from: markcel on Aug 25, 2011, 09:17 PM
Wondering if there is still room to join????

ooooo yea

1) Wolof
2) Alady
3) mjk73
4) sweatboard
5) Ruckus
6) MarkW
7) iLikeBeer
8  ) Ophidiophobia
9) EasyRyder
10) TommyBurnz
11) Tracy 2112
12) ewind
13) Crispy
14) he.who.forgets
15) Ghosts_on_TV
16) ManNamedTruth
17) YimBlaylock
18 ) Capt.scotty
19) markcel

Any other spotify users notice that there are like 4-5 tracks missing from Tattoo You? My only gripe about spotify.
p.s. I'm far from any sort of seasoned music critic so dont go expecting any mind blowing revelations from me in this little circle ???

very late to the game but count me in if there's space.

Quote from: he.who.forgets on Aug 25, 2011, 10:42 PM
Any other spotify users notice that there are like 4-5 tracks missing from Tattoo You? My only gripe about spotify.
p.s. I'm far from any sort of seasoned music critic so dont go expecting any mind blowing revelations from me in this little circle ???

Nope. I had all the tracks on mine.

Anyone happen to have an extra invite for spotify?  (Seems like I only request something lately on here.)

Quote from: markcel on Aug 26, 2011, 10:06 AM
Anyone happen to have an extra invite for spotify?  (Seems like I only request something lately on here.)

I do -- shoot me a PM with your email.

Quote from: mjk73 on Aug 26, 2011, 09:01 AM

Quote from: he.who.forgets on Aug 25, 2011, 10:42 PM
Any other spotify users notice that there are like 4-5 tracks missing from Tattoo You? My only gripe about spotify.
p.s. I'm far from any sort of seasoned music critic so dont go expecting any mind blowing revelations from me in this little circle ???

Nope. I had all the tracks on mine.

Huh, that's wierd. Looked again and they're all there.  I'm probably just an idiot

No prob g33ta, glad to have you

1) Wolof
2) Alady
3) mjk73
4) sweatboard
5) Ruckus
6) MarkW
7) iLikeBeer
8  ) Ophidiophobia
9) EasyRyder
10) TommyBurnz
11) Tracy 2112
12) ewind
13) Crispy
14) he.who.forgets
15) Ghosts_on_TV
16) ManNamedTruth
17) YimBlaylock
18 ) Capt.scotty
19) markcel
20) Mahg33ta

ok so here's what I'm doing...we got 20 peeps, they are all entered into the first "season" of the album club. Anyone who wants into the club will be entered into Season 2 with the rest of us. Anyone is free to comment and follow along however it may be a while until you get to pick an album....If others want off the list you can lemme know...if you cannot host a listening party lemme know we'll figure it out as we go, maybe your pick could be hosted by proxy...any other suggestions on how to keep track of this?

Season 1, discussion 1 starts tonight, needle drop at 9:30 ET, don't be late.... :thumbsup:

Quote from: wolof7 on Aug 31, 2011, 05:44 PM
Season 1, discussion 1 starts tonight, needle drop at 9:30 ET, don't be late.... :thumbsup:

I got forum fantasy football draft at ten, busy night tonight!

Let's do this!!!

Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Aug 31, 2011, 06:35 PM

Quote from: wolof7 on Aug 31, 2011, 05:44 PM
Season 1, discussion 1 starts tonight, needle drop at 9:30 ET, don't be late.... :thumbsup:

I got forum fantasy football draft at ten, busy night tonight!

       Hahaha, so now we have conflicts of interest on our forum.  We need to organize a calendar or something. 

yeah, i'm gonna be focused in on the draft, but I'll have the Stones on as my draft music.

Quote from: sweatboard on Aug 31, 2011, 09:30 PM

Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Aug 31, 2011, 06:35 PM

Quote from: wolof7 on Aug 31, 2011, 05:44 PM
Season 1, discussion 1 starts tonight, needle drop at 9:30 ET, don't be late.... :thumbsup:

I got forum fantasy football draft at ten, busy night tonight!

       Hahaha, so now we have conflicts of interest on our forum.  We need to organize a calendar or something.

I know man!  I took extensive, juvenile notes with crayons but now I don't have 'em with me while drafting.  No power, then PJ20, I'll have useless opinions added early next week. ;)

I'm at work, so ill be listening, but I won't be able to post much now.

start it up

Hey y'all, wolof appointed me as the next in line to select a record, so here you go:

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/ca/Secretmachinesnowhereisnowhere.jpg) (http://open.spotify.com/album/2kNoabGHULl2qxquLyOscg)
(click for spotify link)

Now Here Is Nowhere by The Secret Machines

I would love to get in on the party if it's not too late.  Not sure if I'll be able to get in on the listening parties, but I'll definitely check out the albums and give my feedback.

If anyone has a Spotify invite it would be much appreciated. :dankk2:

Quote from: usm3 on Sep 01, 2011, 10:09 PM
I would love to get in on the party if it's not too late.  Not sure if I'll be able to get in on the listening parties, but I'll definitely check out the albums and give my feedback.

If anyone has a Spotify invite it would be much appreciated. :dankk2:

Definitely, post as you may...You will be added to the pick pool for 'Season 2' in January!!! Listening parties are at Weds. at 9:30 ET join in when u can!!

Don't forget Album forum club listening party #2 is tonight at 9:30, The Secret Machines - Now here is Nowhere, hosted by Crispy! we will also unveil the next album club album! :thumbsup:

Quote from: wolof7 on Sep 07, 2011, 06:41 AM
Don't forget Album forum club listening party #2 is tonight at 9:30, The Secret Machines - Now here is Nowhere, hosted by Crispy! we will also unveil the next album club album! :thumbsup:

I guess I'll attend next week.  Got the 2nd of back to back drafts tonight :-\

Quote from: Ruckus on Sep 07, 2011, 01:57 PM

Quote from: wolof7 on Sep 07, 2011, 06:41 AM
Don't forget Album forum club listening party #2 is tonight at 9:30, The Secret Machines - Now here is Nowhere, hosted by Crispy! we will also unveil the next album club album! :thumbsup:

I guess I'll attend next week.  Got the 2nd of back to back drafts tonight :-\

Priorities, Ruckus.  ::)

Next week's selection, Rx Bandits - Mandala

(http://bandweblogs.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/rxbanditsalbum.jpg)

Wow, I have never even heard of this band, looking forward to checking it out.

That cover art is pretty damn sweet!

Quote from: Crispy on Sep 07, 2011, 11:14 PM
Wow, I have never even heard of this band, looking forward to checking it out.

That cover art is pretty damn sweet!

That's why I picked it. I could go with something else, but I discover most of the music I listen to through this forum.

Quote from: Ruckus on Sep 07, 2011, 01:57 PM

Quote from: wolof7 on Sep 07, 2011, 06:41 AM
Don't forget Album forum club listening party #2 is tonight at 9:30, The Secret Machines - Now here is Nowhere, hosted by Crispy! we will also unveil the next album club album! :thumbsup:

I guess I'll attend next week.  Got the 2nd of back to back drafts tonight :-\

And I thought I was bad  ;D

sorry had to jet early from the dsicussion last night, lost power....Nice discussion Crispy, great listen

Looking forward to Rx Bandits, always meant to give a listen to them!

Just a reminder for tonight. Looking forward to see what everyone thinks.

So I'm picking next weeks album, and I pick...

(http://d.yimg.com/ec/image/v1/release/157716005;encoding=jpg;size=300;fallback=defaultImage)

Juniper Tar-To the trees

I'm not sure if this is on spotify (its on mine, but it might just be because I have it on my computer). If its not, I'm pretty sure they have it on their website for free, in Exchange for an email.

Yeah, I'm not finding this one on Rhapsody.  I don't see it on the band's site either.  If you find a link to download, send it to me please.  I like what I'm hearing on youtube.  Thanks,

Brian

I'll upload it soon if people can't find it. I know it was a free dl on their site, but I can't find it now either.

Quote from: Ghosts_on_TV on Sep 14, 2011, 11:10 PM
I'll upload it soon if people can't find it. I know it was a free dl on their site, but I can't find it now either.

It's on Spotify. For those that need them still, we can send you invites.

Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Sep 15, 2011, 01:27 AM

Quote from: Ghosts_on_TV on Sep 14, 2011, 11:10 PM
I'll upload it soon if people can't find it. I know it was a free dl on their site, but I can't find it now either.

It's on Spotify. For those that need them still, we can send you invites.

yeah, can I get an invite?  Thanks,

Brian

Quote from: sweatboard on Sep 15, 2011, 12:50 PM

Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Sep 15, 2011, 01:27 AM

Quote from: Ghosts_on_TV on Sep 14, 2011, 11:10 PM
I'll upload it soon if people can't find it. I know it was a free dl on their site, but I can't find it now either.

It's on Spotify. For those that need them still, we can send you invites.

yeah, can I get an invite?  Thanks,

Brian

You get that invite from someone SB?  I was hoping to burn a copy of the Juniper Tar but I guess I'll be spotifying it tomorrow!

I can still send one if you need it Brian. Sorry I'm new to spotify and haven't tried sending anyone invites yet, but if you need one I can send you one tomorrow.
I'm gonna be late to the party tomorrow, I'll drop by around 10:00.

(http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcStOKJIvPwOz5V44c1YKX55S1qrGBSIcFpwhmeC2VOVEgX0Klpq)

I'm changing it up last minute.

Sorry if its annoying, but I really want to talk this album up...

It's The Cure Kiss Me, Kiss Me Kiss Me, BTW.

 :-\

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You can handle it. I trust you.

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Quote from: Ghosts_on_TV on Sep 14, 2011, 11:10 PM
I'll upload it soon if people can't find it. I know it was a free dl on their site, but I can't find it now either.

It's on Spotify. For those that need them still, we can send you invites.

yeah, can I get an invite?  Thanks,

Brian

Email?

Quote from: Ghosts_on_TV on Sep 21, 2011, 02:33 AM
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Sweet, I have this.  Great choice. 

Quote from: Ghosts_on_TV on Sep 21, 2011, 02:33 AM
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Were you moved by The Cure last night?   8)

Quote from: Ghosts_on_TV on Sep 21, 2011, 02:42 AM
Sorry if its annoying, but I really want to talk this album up...

I'd politely request we make a rule "no more switching the album last minute".   Just spent a week listening to Juniper Tar  :-\ :-\

Quote from: mahg33ta on Sep 21, 2011, 11:50 AM

Quote from: Ghosts_on_TV on Sep 21, 2011, 02:42 AM
Sorry if its annoying, but I really want to talk this album up...

I'd politely request we make a rule "no more switching the album last minute".   Just spent a week listening to Juniper Tar  :-\ :-\

same here

I'm only seeing two songs for this album on Spotify: The Kiss & Just Like Heaven...may have to sit this one out if I cant find elsewhere...

Sorry guys. I'll do Juniper tar. (id rather do kiss me though) whatever works.

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Were you moved by The Cure last night?   8)

I was. I know this album through and through, but I haven't listened to it in a long time. I used to moderate a cure message board for a while, I'm kind of a Cure geek. But anyways, I was listening last night and just thought "fuck, I really need to switch up my album for the album club!", Haha. Like I said guys, I don't need to if you've already invested time into Juniper Tar. Although you say that like its a bad thing!

NO!!!!!!  Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me.  I'm really looking forward to it.  I am also a huge Cure geek.  I was just listening to it.  I listened to Juniper Tar today as well, and I also say FUCK IT, DO KISS ME!!!!

Quote from: Ghosts_on_TV on Sep 21, 2011, 04:42 PM
Sorry guys. I'll do Juniper tar. (id rather do kiss me though) whatever works.

go with your gut!!!

PORL says so

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Quote from: Ghosts_on_TV on Sep 21, 2011, 04:42 PM
Sorry guys. I'll do Juniper tar. (id rather do kiss me though) whatever works.

go with your gut!!!

PORL says so

You know, I haven't seen The Cure since Porl re joined. I really need to get on that.

The Cure IS
Porl
Robert
Boris
Simon

Quote from: sweatboard on Sep 21, 2011, 05:38 PM
NO!!!!!!  Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me.  I'm really looking forward to it.  I am also a huge Cure geek.  I was just listening to it.  I listened to Juniper Tar today as well, and I also say FUCK IT, DO KISS ME!!!!

I really want to. I'll let the people decide. Haha. (you got my back right bri?)  8)

Quote from: sweatboard on Sep 21, 2011, 05:53 PM
The Cure IS
Porl
Robert
Boris
Simon

Id fucking kill to see Boris come back.

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Quote from: sweatboard on Sep 21, 2011, 05:38 PM
NO!!!!!!  Kiss Me, Kiss Me, Kiss Me.  I'm really looking forward to it.  I am also a huge Cure geek.  I was just listening to it.  I listened to Juniper Tar today as well, and I also say FUCK IT, DO KISS ME!!!!

I really want to. I'll let the people decide. Haha. (you got my back right bri?)  8)

DUDE, I got your back!!!  The Juniper Tar was really nice and I'm glad I listened but let's get into some Cure, Especially if you were a moderator for their site...DAMN

I know I have been slacking in the contribution department, so my opinion might not carry as much weight, but I had to take my kids to our county fair last week so they could ride some of the rides and eat some greasy fair food.  Good times...  ::)   ;)

Anyways, hoping to be a part of the discussion tonight and I'd probably side more to Kiss Me for old times sake.  But whatever you decide is fine by me.

I'd side with the Cure because well I love the Cure and love this album and haven't had time to list to Juniper Tar.

Quote from: he.who.forgets on Sep 21, 2011, 03:05 PM
I'm only seeing two songs for this album on Spotify: The Kiss & Just Like Heaven...may have to sit this one out if I cant find elsewhere...

BTW, I get the whole album to come up on Spotify...

I guess I'll weigh in and say I am down for either....I was only able to listen to Juniper Tar once this week(solid)....i guess as a future statute I'd say no switch ups....unless you have to and in that case albums I propose that the chosen album is locked in for that weeks listening party the Sunday before the album club, but still it's not suggested....Any additions to this?

....this is due to the fact that other members have a week to get to know and obtain the chosen album....

....otherwise any other input on how it's going? I figured attendence would be a problem for the actual listening parties, unsure how to control that. I will most likely miss a week or 2 in October myself.

I can speak for myself and say that it has been a success and has been a joy to see my vision take off and I thank those who have participated for that....I really wanted to do this to discuss music (I can do that all day) and discover new music; both needs of which have been satisfied with each club.....thanks.

I'm gonna go with Kiss Me. I have to!

Man I finally show up and I have to talk about the Cure ;D ;D ;D

Ugh, I just threw up some Hefeweissen...I'll be back

I juss keeeding.  Never listened to this album before.  Take me to school all you Cure geeks

So, I have two albums in mind and I'm going to let you guys vote on which one to pick.  I'm way too torn to pick, and I trust you people to make the right choice.  The album that has the most votes by 1pm EST tomorrow is the one we'll go with.

1.This is the album that I've had in mind since the idea came along to do this album club.  One of my favorite records of all time, I've read everything I could about it in the last few weeks.  I've even taken notes!   I'm an English Lit Major and this plays like a novel, with beautiful poetry inside, themes, and character development.  They just broke UP.  :)  :'(
REM – UP
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41Ghgc6y00L._SL500_AA300_.jpg)

2.I pulled this album out the other night.  I don't get this record out unless I'm in a very specific mood.  I'm usually really depressed and this record makes me feel like the world is an ok place to live in...just because we can produce an album like this.  It seems like the ultimate album to talk about.
Daniel Johnston – Hi How Are You 

(http://www.wearyourstory.com/media/catalog/category/daniel_johnston_hi_how_are_you_jeremiah_the_innocent_di1.jpg) 

let the voting begin.....

"I like beer" has just about pissed me off in the REM thread to where I'm about to make an executive decision on this democracy and pick "UP" just to spite everyone that thinks that REM stopped making good records after Automatic or New Adventures.  Sorry, but "UP" is A Masterpiece......and I WILL break out the notes to prove it.      ;)

I vote UP.

Wow! awesome choices....I have both. I guess in response to yesterday's news REM would be appropriate. I am not as familiar with UP compared to their other stuff and would love to dive back into this.

Sorry Daniel I will just watch the Devil and Daniel Johnston for the 500th time this week too  :beer:

Next weeks album.....

REM - UP

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41Ghgc6y00L._SL500_AA300_.jpg)

Quote from: sweatboard on Sep 22, 2011, 01:12 AM
"I like beer" has just about pissed me off in the REM thread to where I'm about to make an executive decision on this democracy and pick "UP" just to spite everyone that thinks that REM stopped making good records after Automatic or New Adventures.  Sorry, but "UP" is A Masterpiece......and I WILL break out the notes to prove it.      ;)

LOL.  I would have voted REM even though it is a post Automatic album you chose...   :P

REM never stopped making good music.  I just was a little bitter when Warner Bros tried to make them go all mainstream with the pop heavy Green.  To REM's credit, it didn't take them long to tell Warner Bros to shove it up their ass and start making real music again.

That said, I grew up on REM's first 5 albums so, not only were these records great fucking music, they hold a certain sentimental value to them as well.

http://www.flim.com/remlafaq/up/index.html (http://www.flim.com/remlafaq/up/index.html)

Nice site for info on Up lyrics. 

Some stuff I looked into.....

http://www.songmeanings.net/songs/view/3530822107858482347/1/DESC/ (http://www.songmeanings.net/songs/view/3530822107858482347/1/DESC/)


AIRPORTMAN
•   sallow skin
Of a sickly yellowish hue or complexion

•   Discounted
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Discounted_cash_flow (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Discounted_cash_flow)
The most widely used method of discounting is exponential discounting, which values future cash flows as "how much money would have to be invested currently, at a given rate of return, to yield the cash flow in future." Other methods of discounting, such as hyperbolic discounting, are studied in academia and said to reflect intuitive decision-making, but are not generally used in industry.
or
To leave out of account as being irrelevant. 


LOTUS
•   Flim Flam/ confidence trick
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confidence_trick (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Confidence_trick)
A confidence trick is an attempt to defraud a person or group by gaining their confidence. A confidence artist is an individual working alone or in concert with others who exploits characteristics of the human psyche such as greed, both dishonesty and honesty, vanity, compassion, credulity, irresponsibility, naïveté, and the thought of trying to get something of value for nothing or for something far less valuable.

•   Lotus Eaters
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lotus-eaters (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lotus-eaters)
In Greek mythology, the lotus-eaters (Greek λωτοφάγοι, lōtophagoi), also referred to as the lotophagi or lotophaguses (singular lotophagus /ləˈtɒfəɡəs/) or lotophages (singular lotophage /ˈloʊtəfeɪdʒ/), were a race of people living on an island near North Africa (possibly Djerba) dominated by lotus plants. The lotus fruits and flowers were the primary food of the island and were narcotic, causing the people to sleep in peaceful apathy.

SUSPICION

HOPE
Hog-tied
The term may also apply figuratively to an instance where a person has said or done something which has unpleasant consequences, and from which they are unable to escape

Alligators
Alligators are raised commercially for their meat and skin, which is used for bags and shoes.

Allegory
Allegory is a figurative mode of representation conveying meaning other than the verbal. Allegory communicates its message by means of symbolic figures, actions or symbolic representation. Allegory is generally treated as a figure of rhetoric, but an allegory does not have to be expressed in language: briefly, an allegory is a device used to present an idea, principle or meaning, which can be presented in literary form, such as a poem or novel, or in visual form, such as in painting or drawing.
As a literary device, an allegory in its most general sense is an extended metaphor. As an artistic device, an allegory is a visual symbolic representation. An example of a simple visual allegory is the image of the grim reaper. Viewers understand that the image of the grim reaper is a symbolic representation of death.
Not every fiction with general application is an allegory.
Rhetoric
Rhetoric includes the study and the use of language with persuasive effect

Schism
Schism (religion), a division or a split, usually between people belonging to an organization or movement, most frequently applied to a break of communion between two sections of Christianity that were previously a single body
Salvation
In Christianity, salvation is the belief that, as part of divine providence, God saves people from some or all of the following:
1.   from biological death, by providing for them an eternal life or long-lasting afterlife (cf. afterlife).[1]
2.   from spiritual death, by providing divine law, illumination, and judgment.[1]
3.   from divine punishment, particularly from Hell, by granting them acceptance into Heaven.[citation needed]
4.   from having sinful character and conduct, through a process of positive moral change.[2]
5.   
Hope
One psychologist argues that hope "...comes into play when our circumstances are dire", when "things are not going well or at least there's considerable uncertainty about how things will turn out". She states that "[h]ope literally opens us up...[and] removes the blinders of fear and despair and allows us to see the big picture [, thus allowing us to] become creative" and have "elief in [a] better future". [5]
Deliverance
The act of delivering someone or something : the state of being delivered; especially : LIBERATION, RESCUE
Go Out Friday
On one hand it's the day Jesus died and on another it's the last day of the work week.
Ladder 
Jacob's Ladder or Corporate Ladder

The songs are on spotify but the songs are out of order and include a couple songs from other albums, when I click on the album title for Up it shows the songs in order but won't play them. Anyone else having any issues?

Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Sep 28, 2011, 09:08 PM
The songs are on spotify but the songs are out of order and include a couple songs from other albums, when I click on the album title for Up it shows the songs in order but won't play them. Anyone else having any issues?

yep

That sucks, this album really needs to be listened to as a whole from start to finish with no distractions. 

Will you tube play the whole thing?

Hey everyone after asking 3 members who were unable to host next week's album club I decided to take matters into my own hands here is next week's options as decided by my fiancee Alexis: I will leave it up to yous, plesae pick ur poison by friday afternoon!

(http://hangout.altsounds.com/geek/gars/images/9/1/9/6/alberta_cross_-_broken_side_of_time.jpg)
(http://onethirtybpm.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/portugal-the-man-in-the-mountain-in-the-cloud-300x300.jpg)

or

(http://www.philsbook.com/sound-techniques_files/pink-moon.jpg)

Quote from: wolof7 on Sep 28, 2011, 10:06 PM
Hey everyone after asking 3 members who were unable to host next week's album club I decided to take matters into my own hands here is next week's options as decided by my fiancee Alexis: I will leave it up to yous, plesae pick ur poison by friday afternoon!

(http://hangout.altsounds.com/geek/gars/images/9/1/9/6/alberta_cross_-_broken_side_of_time.jpg)
(http://onethirtybpm.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/portugal-the-man-in-the-mountain-in-the-cloud-300x300.jpg)

or

(http://www.philsbook.com/sound-techniques_files/pink-moon.jpg)

Not familiar with any of those so I'm down for any of the 3. I like the Nick Drake surrealistic album cover the most so I'll go with that.

Wow!  Three albums I'm familiar with.  I'm cool with AC or ND

Nick Drake!

Oh man, True, you definitely need to hear Pink Moon!!!  I'd suggest the album club share Pink Moon, but I wouldn't want to see what people find themselves needing to complain about it  :-\  ...so I'd have to not lurk for that one  :-X  Hahah wish there was a rose-colored glasses filter, cause I'd love to hear the positive things folks have to say about it... (http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTLG3lu1CXzoryu1n56WfQpznPIG-zHW220LzfCCTVlG06ATrbRG8t_Aw)

None of you stand soooooo tall....
Pink Moon gonna get yeeee all.......

Quote from: woodnymph on Sep 28, 2011, 10:48 PM
Oh man, True, you definitely need to hear Pink Moon!!!  I'd suggest the album club share Pink Moon, but I wouldn't want to see what people find themselves needing to complain about it  :-\  ...so I'd have to not lurk for that one  :-X  Hahah wish there was a rose-colored glasses filter, cause I'd love to hear the positive things folks have to say about it... (http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTLG3lu1CXzoryu1n56WfQpznPIG-zHW220LzfCCTVlG06ATrbRG8t_Aw)

None of you stand soooooo tall....
Pink Moon gonna get yeeee all.......

The album cover has me sold already. Pink Moon off to an early lead.

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Quote from: woodnymph on Sep 28, 2011, 10:48 PM
Oh man, True, you definitely need to hear Pink Moon!!!  I'd suggest the album club share Pink Moon, but I wouldn't want to see what people find themselves needing to complain about it  :-\  ...so I'd have to not lurk for that one  :-X  Hahah wish there was a rose-colored glasses filter, cause I'd love to hear the positive things folks have to say about it... (http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTLG3lu1CXzoryu1n56WfQpznPIG-zHW220LzfCCTVlG06ATrbRG8t_Aw)

None of you stand soooooo tall....
Pink Moon gonna get yeeee all.......

The album cover has me sold already. Pink Moon off to an early lead.

A perfect play the entire way through..... and it creates the perfect launch pad for heading onto the astral planes of dreaming.  I heard someone refer to it on here somewhere as being ''musical xanax''.... quite accurate...  And I remember some musician in Rolling Stone once referring to it as an album "you cannot turn the volume up too high" on, so mellow...

No matter what comes of the album club, you'll need Nick Drake in your life!  And hey, Jim covers "Northern Sky"!!!   And Sam Beam covers "Place to Be"!!!   :D

I'll plan to check out Pink Moon soon either way.

Wolof - if that trend continues, maybe we can add some more people you had down for round 2, or let other possible lurkers in sooner.

Pink Moon, I've never heard it.

Quote from: sweatboard on Sep 28, 2011, 11:58 PM
Pink Moon, I've never heard it.

^super surprised. 

I'm excited to re-explore Drake.  Gonna do the whole trifecta tomorrow I think. 

Pink Moon is a perfect album imho, wasn't surprised when Alexis chose it, it's one of her favs.....just keep in mind it's only 29 minutes long....got a strong lead tho  :thumbsup:

Truth....after the first member declined, I reached out towards 2 others who were further on down the schedule, by the time i got their declines it was Tuesday and I didn't have time to seek out another person to take it on.

...unsure how to proceed with that kinda situation.....might just chose one of the regulars to take it on should it happen again, which I predict it will.

Pink Moon

a perfect fall album....

Quote from: wolof7 on Sep 29, 2011, 06:37 AM
Pink Moon is a perfect album imho, wasn't surprised when Alexis chose it, it's one of her favs.....just keep in mind it's only 29 minutes long....got a strong lead tho  :thumbsup:

Truth....after the first member declined, I reached out towards 2 others who were further on down the schedule, by the time i got their declines it was Tuesday and I didn't have time to seek out another person to take it on.

...unsure how to proceed with that kinda situation.....might just chose one of the regulars to take it on should it happen again, which I predict it will.

I have a bunch of albums id like to use in here, just letting you know.  ;)

I'll vote Nick Drake as well since it's the only one I dont have

Hey-

I'm one of the "regulars" that passed on picking an album.   I am still enthused but a combination of work and kids stuff has gotten me super busy this month.   Oh, and watching the Red Sox implode into disgrace.   I blame Ruckus.

On the music front, I'd like to listen to the forum album numerous times and let it sink in a bit.   I also like to know the music well for shows I am going to, and I'm seeing Felice Bros, Portugal the Man, and Blitzen Trapper in the near future, none of which I was familiar with a month ago.   So I am "digesting" a ton of new albums and there's only so much time for this for me.

I'm mentioning all this because later this month if I get another chance to nominate, I'd happily pick the new PtM because I'm listening to it lots anyway and would love to get some discussion going.  Or the Alberta Cross (who's playing w/ PtM, because I already know that album cold)

Quote from: mahg33ta on Sep 29, 2011, 09:48 AM
I blame Ruckus

Aww, you give me too much credit.   :dankk2: :beer:

We should all keep in mind, the listening party is a fun part of this and a way to generate the discussion but the club could continue as long as we want to discuss...I have something coming up to post on the Tattoo you thread...

Ghosts, I ran out of time to check with anyone else....certainly next time we run into this situation, I will ask a regular to take over....

g33ta certainly no worries, we all know how life goes no need to explain, I will be missing some weeks upcoming due to the big day....also I'm sure Ms. Wolof chose AC and PtM due to the upcoming show, also PtM new album has not left her stereo since its come out, she still hasn't listened to the new Deer Tick all the way through bc of it...PS I suggest Ana's Taqueria before the Boston Show?

Not sure if anyone here is familiar with turntable.fm but it may be the perfect venue for this project, check it out folks....

Nick Drake's Pink Moon it is y'all, seeya Wednesday!

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/3/3c/NickDrakePinkMoon.jpg/220px-NickDrakePinkMoon.jpg)

(http://www.uow.edu.au/~morgan/graphics/drake1.jpg)

I love this album. Haven't played in it a while, but this is one of my favorites. Looking forward to digging into this album and hearing others' thoughts as well.

I have been too busy in school and work to even try to sit down for extended periods of time and just listen, however, this might be a rare week that I can participate. Nick Drake is an artist thats been on "my list" for awhile, so I'm excited this is the weeks pick. Maybe see y'all wednesday

Apologies for the absences the past couple weeks. Similar case as e_wind, school's been all over me the past couple weeks. But I've got a couple weeks' reprieve from papers, tests, etc. so I should be back in action. Never listened to Nick Drake, gonna give him a listen tonight. Much looking forward to it.

one of the greatest albums ever that most people have never listened to or probably even heard of.

best when alone in the dark and a nice quiet mood.

ok so well short album and thought there would be renewed interest this week but no luck, hopefully convo will pick up through the week on this one... there is certainly a lot to say about it.....I will not be at the next 2 forum album clubs due to my nuptuals....but next weeks will be hosted by mjk and he asked me to announce his pick....and the eighth week member has been notified to announce their pick next week.

here is album forum club #7 courtesy of mjk:

(http://hangout.altsounds.com/geek/gars/images/1/4/8/5/7/600px-frank_turner_-_england_keep_my_bones_cover.jpeg)

Don't forget tonight! I'll set it up and get it going sometime between now and 8PM Central. I may be in and out as I'm still trying to get everything squared way from being gone all weekend. See y'all at 9:30ET/8:30CT.

Quote from: mjk73 on Oct 11, 2011, 03:44 PM
Don't forget tonight! I'll set it up and get it going sometime between now and 8PM Central. I may be in and out as I'm still trying to get everything squared way from being gone all weekend. See y'all at 9:30ET/8:30CT.

It's usually wednesdays though.

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Quote from: mjk73 on Oct 11, 2011, 03:44 PM
Don't forget tonight! I'll set it up and get it going sometime between now and 8PM Central. I may be in and out as I'm still trying to get everything squared way from being gone all weekend. See y'all at 9:30ET/8:30CT.

It's usually wednesdays though.

Isn't it Wednesday? Fuck, where the hell did Tuesday go? Alert Alert

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Quote from: Ghosts_on_TV on Oct 11, 2011, 04:36 PM

Quote from: mjk73 on Oct 11, 2011, 03:44 PM
Don't forget tonight! I'll set it up and get it going sometime between now and 8PM Central. I may be in and out as I'm still trying to get everything squared way from being gone all weekend. See y'all at 9:30ET/8:30CT.

It's usually wednesdays though.

Isn't it Wednesday? Fuck, where the hell did Tuesday go? Alert Alert

Haha, I hope its still Tuesday! If not I'm going into work with a killer hangover tomorrow.

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Quote from: Ghosts_on_TV on Oct 11, 2011, 04:36 PM

Quote from: mjk73 on Oct 11, 2011, 03:44 PM
Don't forget tonight! I'll set it up and get it going sometime between now and 8PM Central. I may be in and out as I'm still trying to get everything squared way from being gone all weekend. See y'all at 9:30ET/8:30CT.

It's usually wednesdays though.

Isn't it Wednesday? Fuck, where the hell did Tuesday go? Alert Alert

Haha, I hope its still Tuesday! If not I'm going into work with a killer hangover tomorrow.

Seriously, I've lost a whole day. I'm losing it.

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Quote from: mjk73 on Oct 11, 2011, 03:44 PM
Don't forget tonight! I'll set it up and get it going sometime between now and 8PM Central. I may be in and out as I'm still trying to get everything squared way from being gone all weekend. See y'all at 9:30ET/8:30CT.

It's usually wednesdays though.

Isn't it Wednesday? Fuck, where the hell did Tuesday go? Alert Alert

Haha, I hope its still Tuesday! If not I'm going into work with a killer hangover tomorrow.

Seriously, I've lost a whole day. I'm losing it.

Look on the bright side old man, you kind of gained a whole day.  ;)

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Quote from: mjk73 on Oct 11, 2011, 03:44 PM
Don't forget tonight! I'll set it up and get it going sometime between now and 8PM Central. I may be in and out as I'm still trying to get everything squared way from being gone all weekend. See y'all at 9:30ET/8:30CT.

It's usually wednesdays though.

Isn't it Wednesday? Fuck, where the hell did Tuesday go? Alert Alert

Haha, I hope its still Tuesday! If not I'm going into work with a killer hangover tomorrow.

Seriously, I've lost a whole day. I'm losing it.

Look on the bright side old man, you kind of gained a whole day.  ;)

Lost, gain. Shorter, Taller.

I hope my Frank Turner vinyl is on my porch when I get home tonight.  Two albums in a row that I am familiar with between ND and FT.   :o. See y'all tonight

Damn, I've been so busy the last two weeks.  I was really looking forward to Nick Drake, but had packing to do last Wednesday due to an early departure to Chicago last Thursday.  I'm home alone with the kids tonight and they will all be in bed in time for the needle to drop so I should be good to go tonight!   :beer:

who's got next pick? i think wolof said he wouldn't be around this week?

Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Oct 12, 2011, 10:51 PM
who's got next pick? i think wolof said he wouldn't be around this week?

Must figure out...

Cool Calm Pete - Lost
G n' R - Appetite
Television - Marquee Moon
Astronautalis - Pomegranate
Arbouretum - The Gathering

F-It, it's time to dig it out.  I vote.....

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Marquee Moon

Quote from: mjk73 on Oct 13, 2011, 07:05 AM
Marquee Moon

This.

Quote from: Ghosts_on_TV on Oct 13, 2011, 07:21 AM

Quote from: mjk73 on Oct 13, 2011, 07:05 AM
Marquee Moon

This.

Television over GnR please. Even though I have Marquee Moon and I prefer to hear albums I don't know, this will make a great conversation.

Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Oct 13, 2011, 02:49 PM

Quote from: Ghosts_on_TV on Oct 13, 2011, 07:21 AM

Quote from: mjk73 on Oct 13, 2011, 07:05 AM
Marquee Moon

This.

Television over GnR please. Even though I have Marquee Moon and I prefer to hear albums I don't know, this will make a great conversation.

Exactly. Plus I would imagine quite a few here haven't heard Marquee Moon. Hell, until last year, I hadn't heard MM.

Ok Marquee Moon is out ;D. But seriously if no one has listened to it, do so immediately.  I was also late to the party Mike but I'm glad I discovered it.

Kinda want to pick something from a smaller, undiscovered act or at least something newish

Brooding and dark?
Upbeat and getdown?
Loud and heavy?
Technical?
Or something excessively emo for Ghosts and Sweatboard?
I have no idea how you guys chose so easily.

Alright let's change it up.  On CC's recommendation, next Wednesday we'll go with
Astronautalis - This is Our Science
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Quote from: Ruckus on Oct 13, 2011, 08:53 PM
Alright let's change it up.  On CC's recommendation, next Wednesday we'll go with
Astronautalis - This is Our Science
(http://www.undergroundhiphop.com/store/covers_large/FKFO30CD.jpg)

Nice.  I've been wanting to get involved in this, and I can't stop listening to this album.  Perfect combo.  I'm in.

Quote from: Ruckus on Oct 13, 2011, 04:13 PM
Ok Marquee Moon is out ;D. But seriously if no one has listened to it, do so immediately.  I was also late to the party Mike but I'm glad I discovered it.

Kinda want to pick something from a smaller, undiscovered act or at least something newish

Brooding and dark?
Upbeat and getdown?
Loud and heavy?
Technical?
Or something excessively emo for Ghosts and Sweatboard?
I have no idea how you guys chose so easily.

boo! someone should choose Marquee Moon soon.

So yeah, I'm supposed to be hosting tonight.  Anyone else gonna partake in the Astronautalis?  I'll peel myself away from the World Series so long as peeps are down

Quote from: Ruckus on Oct 19, 2011, 11:21 AM
So yeah, I'm supposed to be hosting tonight.  Anyone else gonna partake in the Astronautalis?  I'll peel myself away from the World Series so long as peeps are down

I'm going to have to bail on this, too.  :embarassed:

I'll try but yeah Cards+World Series = Preoccupation x 10000000

I have to bail as well, have a date, go me. I really want to check this out though.

I'll be watching the Cards

Quote from: Ghosts_on_TV on Oct 19, 2011, 04:53 PM
I have to bail as well, have a date, go me. I really want to check this out though.

3rd date? You know what they say about the 3rd date.

Ruckus, you know who has next pick?

hey guys sorry I have been quite busy....unsure if there is someone for next week...any suggestions....I guess I forgot to email the person who was supposed to announce next week's pick...

...any suggestions on how to proceed for next week? anyone wanna take it and I will get back to the list for the following week? Stick to the list?

...Just got home from abroad and did not get a chance to listen to this week's pick, hope to take a listen and contribute to the discussion through the week!

Quote from: wolof7 on Oct 19, 2011, 10:44 PM
hey guys sorry I have been quite busy....unsure if there is someone for next week...any suggestions....I guess I forgot to email the person who was supposed to announce next week's pick...

...any suggestions on how to proceed for next week? anyone wanna take it and I will get back to the list for the following week? Stick to the list?

...Just got home from abroad and did not get a chance to listen to this week's pick, hope to take a listen and contribute to the discussion through the week!

Who's due? I was gonna say I'd take it, but I think it's about time Yim Blaylock get's a turn.

Quote from: mjk73 on Oct 19, 2011, 07:45 PM

Quote from: Ghosts_on_TV on Oct 19, 2011, 04:53 PM
I have to bail as well, have a date, go me. I really want to check this out though.

3rd date? You know what they say about the 3rd date.

2nd, actually. It's going well.  8)

I have an album in mind, unless anyone else wants to step up. I'd rather have someone who hasn't picked one yet host next week.

I don't care to take it. Got an official invite from the bossman Wolof so I'll take it. Just got in from the Nashville show, so I'll post my decision sometime after I wake up in the morning (or afternoon maybe).

next's weeks forum album club is up for grabs if anyone wants to take it?

Next Wednesday at 9:30 PM:
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Modest Mouse's The Lonesome Crowded West

Excellent. Since I have this pretty much memorized I can talk about it for hours.

Good choice indeed.

I figured we'd done a few recently that not everyone knew, which is awesome and probably my favorite part about the club, but I thought it was time to do one a bit more familiar to people, that way everyone comes in with interesting things to say. See you all Wednesday.

nice choice Yim, this is certainly a great time of year to absorb this post-apocalyptic album...heavy and strange album but it eats you up!

Quote from: wolof7 on Oct 22, 2011, 01:49 PM
heavy and strange album but it eats you up!

such a fitting (ie brilliant) description.

Sorry guys gonna have to sit out another week. I'm on a friends computer cos my battery died and I got no access at home.....I will comment when the new battery comes in. I will say that Teeth like God's Shoeshine is the sound of me going insane and Truckers Atlas made me understand MM after yrs of not...great pick Yim  :thumbsup: I will catch up when I am back up!  :beer:

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Amazing Record

"40 dollars" might be the greatest song written about drugs ever.....and "Candy Cane Crawl" might be the best song to ever follow the greatest song ever written about drugs ever. 

I don't really give a fuck if you like Gregg Dulli or not but you should at least know who he is and what he's about.

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and....

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or whatever, I'm easy

I am picking the next album, it will be discussed THURS (not Wed) Nov 3, and I'll have it up by lunchtime!

Quote from: sweatboard on Oct 27, 2011, 01:50 AM
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Amazing Record

"40 dollars" might be the greatest song written about drugs ever.....and "Candy Cane Crawl" might be the best song to ever follow the greatest song ever written about drugs ever. 

I don't really give a fuck if you like Gregg Dulli or not but you should at least know who he is and what he's about.

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love Greg Dulli,

but FYI the greatest song about drugs ever is The Verve's "The Drugs Don't Work"... ;)

Quote from: sweatboard on Oct 27, 2011, 01:50 AM
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Amazing Record

"40 dollars" might be the greatest song written about drugs ever.....and "Candy Cane Crawl" might be the best song to ever follow the greatest song ever written about drugs ever. 

I don't really give a fuck if you like Gregg Dulli or not but you should at least know who he is and what he's about.

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Is this the next album?  If so, can I join your little club?  In my top 5 albums ever (there's at least 3 Dulli's in my top ten:  This, Blackberry Belle, and Gentlemen). I've been in the throws of a 6-month, unrelenting Blackberry Belle listen-fest.  I need help.

Quote from: bowl of soup on Oct 27, 2011, 10:17 AM

Quote from: sweatboard on Oct 27, 2011, 01:50 AM
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Amazing Record

"40 dollars" might be the greatest song written about drugs ever.....and "Candy Cane Crawl" might be the best song to ever follow the greatest song ever written about drugs ever. 

I don't really give a fuck if you like Gregg Dulli or not but you should at least know who he is and what he's about.

(http://www.6dft.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/belle.jpg)

Is this the next album?  If so, can I join your little club?  In my top 5 albums ever (there's at least 3 Dulli's in my top ten:  This, Blackberry Belle, and Gentlemen). I've been in the throws of a 6-month, unrelenting Blackberry Belle listen-fest.  I need help.

I thought mahg33tah said he had next pick?

let's go with Twilight Singers:  Powder Burns--- and I will pick an album later.

I may have gotten the message mixed up and don't want to add to the confusion.   Plus, the album I was going to pick is not on spotify, which seems like a bummer.

I'm in for at least a week!  Thursday at 9:30??  I promise not to be overly annoying; I'm something of a Dulli obsessive.

I'm a newb to The Twilight singers. Only ever heard one song, don't remember which, but it was badass.

Quote from: Ghosts_on_TV on Oct 27, 2011, 02:07 PM
I'm a newb to The Twilight singers. Only ever heard one song, don't remember which, but it was badass.

Well, hit Blackberry Belle first.  Dulli's still on full drug tilt and recorded this shortly after the death of Ted Demme (film director, good friend of Dulli).  Demme died playing basketball, but BB is about a suicide and the events leading up to it.  Crazy great.  Or hit Afghan Whigs Gentlemen or 1965.  The Whigs and The Singers are quite different in my book as far as sound goes.  Dulli's themes are always the same: sex, drugs, helplessness.

Whigs more straight ahead rock; Singers more instrumentation (keyboards especially) - similar dynamics.  Powder Burns is after drugs (he's still hits the booze though - owns a few bars and a hotel in New Orleans.  Guess they do quite well and allow him to do whatever he wants with his music without beholding) and recorded in part in New Orleans right after Katrina.

Quote from: bowl of soup on Oct 27, 2011, 02:16 PM

Quote from: Ghosts_on_TV on Oct 27, 2011, 02:07 PM
I'm a newb to The Twilight singers. Only ever heard one song, don't remember which, but it was badass.

Well, hit Blackberry Belle first.  Dulli's still on full drug tilt and recorded this shortly after the death of Ted Demme (film director, good friend of Dulli).  Demme died playing basketball, but BB is about a suicide and the events leading up to it.  Crazy great.  Or hit Afghan Whigs Gentlemen or 1965.  The Whigs and The Singers are quite different in my book as far as sound goes.  Dulli's themes are always the same: sex, drugs, helplessness.

Whigs more straight ahead rock; Singers more instrumentation (keyboards especially) - similar dynamics.  Powder Burns is after drugs (he's still hits the booze though - owns a few bars and a hotel in New Orleans.  Guess they do quite well and allow him to do whatever he wants with his music without beholding) and recorded in part in New Orleans right after Katrina.

what hotel? an actual hotel or more of a B&B in the Quarter? Curious as I didn't know this.

It's called the Roayl Street Inn and there's a bar attached to it.  I think it's near the Quarter.  He talks about it in interviews every once and a while.  I think he has bars in L.A. and Cincy too.

Quote from: bowl of soup on Oct 27, 2011, 03:21 PM
It's called the Roayl Street Inn and there's a bar attached to it.  I think it's near the Quarter.  He talks about it in interviews every once and a while.  I think he has bars in L.A. and Cincy too.

You think?  Psssht - some fanatic you are.

Quote from: Jon T. on Oct 27, 2011, 03:25 PM

Quote from: bowl of soup on Oct 27, 2011, 03:21 PM
It's called the Roayl Street Inn and there's a bar attached to it.  I think it's near the Quarter.  He talks about it in interviews every once and a while.  I think he has bars in L.A. and Cincy too.

You think?  Psssht - some fanatic you are.

I have allready crossed the scary stalker line by knowing that bit of trivial info.  Is it wrong s for me to consider staying there for no good reason?

Quote from: bowl of soup on Oct 27, 2011, 07:28 PM

Quote from: Jon T. on Oct 27, 2011, 03:25 PM

Quote from: bowl of soup on Oct 27, 2011, 03:21 PM
It's called the Roayl Street Inn and there's a bar attached to it.  I think it's near the Quarter.  He talks about it in interviews every once and a while.  I think he has bars in L.A. and Cincy too.

You think?  Psssht - some fanatic you are.

I have allready crossed the scary stalker line by knowing that bit of trivial info.  Is it wrong s for me to consider staying there for no good reason?

Not wrong at all. I will have to look into that next time the Mrs and I hit the Big Easy

With all due respect to the mrs. We should all book the inn for mardi gras and dislove ourselves into cool music and fun.

There would be some serious liver damage done on that trip.

Hope a crowd turns out for this. Tracy? Been burning this up for days and I've become deluded into thinking that Candy Cane Crawl will be the ending music for Breaking Bad. So perfect. Slow down, lean in...

Just wanted apologize to those who fully participate for just lurking up to this point.  I have listened to all the choices, I just have been too lazy to comment on each of them.  Thanks to all those who have made selections, I have listened to some bands I never would have otherwise and been reminded of some old favorites that had gotten lost in the shuffle.

Quote from: bowl of soup on Nov 01, 2011, 12:17 AM
Hope a crowd turns out for this. Tracy? Been burning this up for days and I've become deluded into thinking that Candy Cane Crawl will be the ending music for Breaking Bad. So perfect. Slow down, lean in...

Yep, I have dropped the ball here. No knock on anyone but this resmebles "thinking" too much, something I am really doing to much of these days, so, as I have participated listening, I haven't participated in writing out text. I am being vouyeristic and will be happy to skip my turn to pick.

I apologize for not being as active in the past few weeks, its been crazy lately.

Anyhow, I am wondering if posting a monthly schedule and filling in the blocks as we go would work better for week to week album selections at this point....it's getting a bit harder to fill weeks and it may be easier on myself instead of finding people week to week.

I would ask those who have not picked an album yet to come forth first and fill in what week you'd like and we would go from there...Also if you have an album picked you can post it when you choose a date (or should we keep the element of surprise/ album reveal, a week to week thing?)

...also important reminder: remember if you choose a week you must announce your pick at the album club before your own so people have a week to obtain, listen, absorb the album

For Example:

Nov 9th - ILikeBeer

Nov 16th - (open)

Nov 23rd - (open)

Nov 30th - (open)

Dec 7th - (open)

Dec 14th - (open)

etc.

etc.
any thoughts?

Hey all.  I sort of dropped the ball this week for the album club.   :-\

I had it on my brain that I was picking next week and didn't realize until yesterday that this was my week and tonight's the night.  Sorry for the late heads up for this week's pick.  I was torn between two albums but I decided since I had made mention of picking this album earlier, I'd stick to my guns.  So the album choice of the week is:

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In honor of their annoucement of their reuniting and all, not to mention it's one of my all-time favorite albums!  Hope to see everyone tonight at 9:30.   :beer:

SUWEEEEEET!

multiple orgasm time!

THERE IS NO CURRENT PERSON ASSIGNED TO NEXT WEEK IF ANYONE WANTS TO TAKE IT....I WILL START BACK ON THE SCHEDULE FOR THE FOLLOWING WEEK!!!

So, is the forum album club dying a slow death?  Anyone pick an album for tonight? 

Quote from: iLikeBeer on Nov 16, 2011, 12:16 PM
So, is the forum album club dying a slow death?  Anyone pick an album for tonight?

I'll still play...been busy and it conflicts with Top Chef damnit!

I know some people were interested so I'll throw out MARQUEE MOON maybe for next week?

Quote from: Ruckus on Nov 16, 2011, 01:44 PM

Quote from: iLikeBeer on Nov 16, 2011, 12:16 PM
So, is the forum album club dying a slow death?  Anyone pick an album for tonight?

I'll still play...been busy and it conflicts with Top Chef damnit!

I know some people were interested so I'll throw out MARQUEE MOON maybe for next week?

I can't make it tonight anyway. Sounds like a good plan, let's try to get back on track next week.

Quote from: Ruckus on Nov 16, 2011, 01:44 PM

Quote from: iLikeBeer on Nov 16, 2011, 12:16 PM
So, is the forum album club dying a slow death?  Anyone pick an album for tonight?

I'll still play...been busy and it conflicts with Top Chef damnit!

I know some people were interested so I'll throw out MARQUEE MOON maybe for next week?

One of my favourite albums ever, and bands (Televison) for that matter.

Quote from: Ruckus on Nov 16, 2011, 01:44 PM

Quote from: iLikeBeer on Nov 16, 2011, 12:16 PM
So, is the forum album club dying a slow death?  Anyone pick an album for tonight?

I'll still play...been busy and it conflicts with Top Chef damnit!

I know some people were interested so I'll throw out MARQUEE MOON maybe for next week?

I was hoping that album got picked the last time around.  I'm down for this for next week! 

Just realized next wednesday is thanksgiving eve. Always a huge party night with friends home for the holidays + friend's band playing down at the Serbian Club.

Ohh.  Yep, next week probably won't be good either.  Maybe we should try for the week after?

I've been terrible about getting back here for this since having a bit of a conflict Weds nights, but I'll be here for Marquee Moon in two weeks, if that's when it happens.

Hey everyone, I'm hoping we can get back on track....I certainly cannot make next week as I will be  drinking with friends....

....we could plan on marquee moon for the week after and maybe try and reconfigure the schedule to accomodate those who can and are participating throughout the next 2 weeks.

I'll definitely be there for Marquee Moon. This club's the main reason I started participating in the forum. Let's keep it goin'!

Quote from: Jaimoe on Nov 16, 2011, 02:36 PM

Quote from: Ruckus on Nov 16, 2011, 01:44 PM

Quote from: iLikeBeer on Nov 16, 2011, 12:16 PM
So, is the forum album club dying a slow death?  Anyone pick an album for tonight?

I'll still play...been busy and it conflicts with Top Chef damnit!

I know some people were interested so I'll throw out MARQUEE MOON maybe for next week?

One of my favourite albums ever, and bands (Televison) for that matter.

Yeah I was late to the party on this one Jaimoe.  I listened to it for the 1st time around a year ago and it hasn't gotten old.  It really has become one of my favorite albums ever as well.  No need for superlatives.  The guitar work and interplay are stunning.

So you're an old dude ;)  I'm guessing you were in your late teens when this album came out.  Were you one of the cool kids that recognized its genius immediately or came back to it at a later time?

I started by listening to the CD reissue with all the bonus tracks.  It sucks that the vinyl that I recently purchased doesn't contain Little Johnny Jewel (obviously) because that was my favorite track off of the disc outside of the title track.

Marquee Moon this wednesday anyone?

Quote from: ManNamedTruth on Dec 04, 2011, 08:03 PM
Marquee Moon this wednesday anyone?

No time, but everyone that likes rock and guitars should be on board studying this masterpiece.

I thought Marquee Moon was supposed to be last week and Wolof told me I was up this week, but MM didnt happen and Im working this Wednesday anyway...

I think the best idea would be to put the album club on the shelf until mid-January when the holidays are over and most people will be able to participate. 2 cents.

Quote from: capt. scotty on Dec 04, 2011, 11:38 PM
I thought Marquee Moon was supposed to be last week and Wolof told me I was up this week, but MM didnt happen and Im working this Wednesday anyway...

I think the best idea would be to put the album club on the shelf until mid-January when the holidays are over and most people will be able to participate. 2 cents.

This is exactly what I was thinking. I should revamp the scheduling anyways....any thoughts from others?

I'm down for holding off re-starting the Album Club until after the holidays.   :thumbsup: 

Maybe I could join after the holidays...not sure why I haven't been in on this yet.  I think part of the hesitation has been worries about my spotty internet connection, as I'll probably need to Spotify most of these albums.  It's a wonderful idea, and it would keep me from being lazy on listening to new music.  Y'all have exquisite taste in yer tune selection  :beer: