The Monthly Music Trading Post

Bulldog · 12-14-2009, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselboy

Never done this, but if you guys still need people I'd give it a shot.

As long we all actually post a paragraph or two here about the albums we get (which, credit where credit's due, happens virtually every time), then we can never have enough people!

I'll just edit you into the list now...

Anyone else?

edit - Dreadnaught, I'm gonna give your album a second listen and get my review done before kicking the next trade off tomorrow. I definitely like what I've heard though.

storymilo · 12-14-2009, 06:11 PM

abdullah 424 sent me:

The Shortwave Set- Replica Sun Machine

Replica Sun Machine is the second album released by British alternative/psychedelic pop band The Shortwave Set. I'd never heard of these guys, so it was quite a treat finding out about them, because I certainly liked it. From the psychedelic side comes some interesting sounds, and experimental effects. However, I can definitely see the pop side a lot more. Evident all throughout the album, especially in songs such as Now Till '69 and Harmonia, are some great, catchy vocal melodies that are easy to sing along to. Overall I enjoyed the album very much for how it combined a light psychedelic side with pop elements. I even thought I could hear some electronica in there

Favorite songs were: Harmonia, Now Till '69, Distant Daze
Overall: 8.5/10

Thanks for sending me this album abdullah

abdullah424 · 12-15-2009, 01:03 AM

No problem story...glad you enjoyed it.

anticipation sent me The Furthur Adventures of Lord Quas: Quasimoto

I really enjoyed the album. It had a really nice underground hiphop vibe all the way through and seeing that it's from madlib I'm surprised I never heard it before. My only criticism is the immense number of skits throughout the album but the quality of the songs more than made up for that in my opinion.

If you're a hiphop fan and you haven't heard it yet go check it out. I guarantee that's a decision you won't regret.

sidewinder · 12-15-2009, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Bulldog

It's a shame you can't do it, as it would've been pretty cool to have you on board. There's always the next one though eh.

Speaking of which, I'm gonna be timing the next trade hopefully for New Year's Day (I may or may not be away from the old desktop for a few days by then), so again there'll be bags of time for us all to get these reviews done and all that.

Well screw it, count me in as long as it's ok if my review doesn't come in till the first weekend of January (at the latest). Though it's going to be tough picking one as I have a running list of 200+ favorite album covers!

Dr.Seussicide · 12-15-2009, 12:09 PM

I wouldn't mind doing this, I've never done it before though, but I guess I can give it a go

Edit: Just pair me up with an indie nerd, haha, jk

Bulldog · 12-15-2009, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by sidewinder

Well screw it, count me in as long as it's ok if my review doesn't come in till the first weekend of January (at the latest). Though it's going to be tough picking one as I have a running list of 200+ favorite album covers!

Good man

First weekend of January'll be fine - anytime from New Year's Day to the following weekend I'll start thinking about the next one.

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Originally Posted by Dr.Seussicide

I wouldn't mind doing this, I've done it before though, but I guess I can give it a go

Edit: Just pair me up with an indie nerd, haha, jk

We'll see

I'll just edit you both in to list now. Anyone else wants to join the party, best say so now, 'cos I'll be pairing people up very very soon!

NumberNineDream · 12-15-2009, 03:09 PM

Always wondered, what's the pairing procedure?

Bulldog · 12-15-2009, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by NumberNineDream

Always wondered, what's the pairing procedure?

Cool as it'd be for it to be something akin to the world cup draw, I just take people's names out a hat and pair them up that way. So, nah, nowt spectacular!

Anyhoo, this one from Dreadnaught...

Jens Lekman - Oh You're Silent Jens

I'd be lying if I said I knew Dreadnaught's musical tastes inside-out, so I didn't really have any idea what to expect when we ended up being paired up for this thing. She did tell me it was something she initially had in mind for the last themed trade (the wintry one), so that gave me some idea, albeit a very vague one.

What I ended up with was a very cold (oddly enough), downbeat and lyric-centric album, dominated by Lekman's deep, throaty vocal. It makes for an interesting, piano-led, indie-leaning slant on folk, and there definitely is a gorgeous atmosphere to the album as a whole conjured by some great performances behind the keyboard. In the main, it's a fairly sedated album and perfect for a spin or two on a cold, sober night in on your lonesome. There are one or two more uptempo moments to be found (like the terrific Maple Leaves), but in the main it's an album that's nicely summed up by the cover art. There's the occasional (sparse) use of brass and studio trickery like alternating vocal tracks dotted around here too.

A very good album for sure then. It didn't exactly blow me away but, then again, it's very very rarely that a new album I get does. I'm glad I got this though, so ta for the link!

Bulldog · 12-15-2009, 04:32 PM

And the results are in! Owing to the odd number of participants, I'm gonna be the one who trades with two people.

So then...

Rickenbacker<--->Bulldog<--->NumberNineDream
Sidewinder<--->Zarko
Dieselboy<--->JackLovezHimself
Anteater<--->GotJuice
Lateralus<--->Anticipation
MojoPinUK<--->+81
Dr.Seussicide<--->Schizotypic

And the theme is of albums that feature your favourite cover art.

The next trade's due to kick off on Monday January 4th at the earliest, so there's plenty of time for us all.

3...2...1...go!

NumberNineDream · 12-15-2009, 06:05 PM

w00t! three ways!

And a sorting hat is always spectacular:

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12-14-2009, 06:11 PM	#952 (permalink)
storymilo Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 1,845	abdullah 424 sent me: The Shortwave Set- Replica Sun Machine Replica Sun Machine is the second album released by British alternative/psychedelic pop band The Shortwave Set. I'd never heard of these guys, so it was quite a treat finding out about them, because I certainly liked it. From the psychedelic side comes some interesting sounds, and experimental effects. However, I can definitely see the pop side a lot more. Evident all throughout the album, especially in songs such as Now Till '69 and Harmonia, are some great, catchy vocal melodies that are easy to sing along to. Overall I enjoyed the album very much for how it combined a light psychedelic side with pop elements. I even thought I could hear some electronica in there Favorite songs were: Harmonia, Now Till '69, Distant Daze Overall: 8.5/10 Thanks for sending me this album abdullah

12-15-2009, 01:03 AM	#953 (permalink)
abdullah424 Music Addict Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 351	No problem story...glad you enjoyed it. anticipation sent me The Furthur Adventures of Lord Quas: Quasimoto I really enjoyed the album. It had a really nice underground hiphop vibe all the way through and seeing that it's from madlib I'm surprised I never heard it before. My only criticism is the immense number of skits throughout the album but the quality of the songs more than made up for that in my opinion. If you're a hiphop fan and you haven't heard it yet go check it out. I guarantee that's a decision you won't regret.

12-15-2009, 04:32 PM	#959 (permalink)
Bulldog why bother? Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: UK Posts: 4,840	And the results are in! Owing to the odd number of participants, I'm gonna be the one who trades with two people. So then... Rickenbacker<--->Bulldog<--->NumberNineDream Sidewinder<--->Zarko Dieselboy<--->JackLovezHimself Anteater<--->GotJuice Lateralus<--->Anticipation MojoPinUK<--->+81 Dr.Seussicide<--->Schizotypic And the theme is of albums that feature your favourite cover art. The next trade's due to kick off on Monday January 4th at the earliest, so there's plenty of time for us all. 3...2...1...go!