Trollheart Listens to Every Album on Wiki's List for 2017

Mondo Bungle · 01-03-2018, 05:11 PM

I think I speak for everyone when I say I'd rather listen to this than Coldplay or the Chainsmokers

Trollheart · 01-03-2018, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by elphenor

my literal least favorite group

the new and even worse Coldplay

abysmal rating is probably from guys like me who are subjected to this garbage via the radio

They do have a lot of Coldplay about them, don't they? Train too. I think I may have been overgenerous with my rating, but sure, it is what it is. Doubt I'd listen to that again though.

Trollheart · 01-03-2018, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by mondo bungle

i think i speak for everyone when i say i'd rather listen to this than coldplay or the chainsmokers

fjf?

Mondo Bungle · 01-03-2018, 05:14 PM

yes that is what those letters are

Trollheart · 01-03-2018, 05:22 PM

Album title: Death Peak
Artist: Clark
Genre: Electronic/Techno
Nationality: English
Release date: April 7
Position in Discography: Ninth
Estimated Rating:

Familiar with this artist? No
Familiar with the genre or subgenre? N to the o
Average RYM Score: 3.23
Why such a low estimated rating, you ask? Do you ask? Someone asked. I'm sure I heard someone ask “Why such a low estimated rating, TH?” Well, I'm glad you asked. See, techno is one of the genres I really have no time for. To me (and this may not be the case but anyway) it's fine if you're dancing, or blitzed out of your head, or both, but for listening to, well, I'd rather spend an hour listening to my neighbour drill holes in his wall. What's he building in there? We have a right to know...

The first track confirms my fears, and all I can say about it is that it has that pounding, incessant beat that seems to be the hallmark of techno, lots of handclaps and synth lines, but nothing that appeals to me. “Catastrophe Anthem” at least has a little more of the electronic and less of the techo about it, much slower and darker, with a children's choir of some sort , but mostly no, this isn't my kind of thing at all.

Check out more from this artist? No
Check out more from this genre or subgenre? Yes

Actual Rating:

Trollheart · 01-03-2018, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mondo Bungle

yes that is what those letters are

Thanks. I always had trouble with my alphabet. What comes after Z?

Trollheart · 01-04-2018, 12:06 PM

Album title: L.A Divine
Artist: Cold War Kids
Genre: Indie Rock
Nationality: American
Release date: April 7
Position in Discography: Sixth
Estimated Rating:

Familiar with this artist? No
Familiar with the genre or subgenre? No
Average RYM Score: 2.58
Maybe I'm just being overdosed on indie rock but it is starting to bore the arse off me. The second track here, “Can We Hang On” has an anthemic quality but it sounds as if the melody has been totally ripped off from another song; as usual, I can't place it but it's very familiar. “So Tied Up” is basically a boring pop song, “Restless” is decent but “L.A River” is total ****, even if it is only just over a minute long. “No reason To Run” sounds like a pastiche of U2 and Springsteen while there's a hint of Bowie and Talking Heads in “Open Up the Heavens”. There are definitely some good songs here, but whether there are enough to make the album worth it I don't yet know.

Some of the shorter tracks here are a waste of time; I mean, “Cameras Always On” is shaping up to be nice piano ballad, and thirty-five seconds later it's over. Two good closing tracks though, and on the whole I guess I'd say more good than bad as an album.

Check out more from this artist? Probably not
Check out more from this genre or subgenre? I think I have to

Actual Rating:

Trollheart · 01-04-2018, 03:05 PM

Album title: Gratitude
Artist: Dayna Stephens
Genre: Jazz
Nationality: American
Release date: April 7
Position in Discography: Ninth
Estimated Rating:

Familiar with this artist? No
Familiar with the genre or subgenre? No
Average RYM Score: 4.50 *
See, the thing about jazz saxophone is that there seem to be two types: one is low, smoky, laid back and dreamy, sultry and soothing; the other is harsh, fast, in-your-face and to me, very annoying. Which camp does this guy fall into, or does he even alternate between the two? Well, the first track gives me hope, as it is indeed a soft, undulating, smooth tune which is very relaxing, with some nice piano accompanying the sax. And it kind of continues that way. “Amber is Falling” is pretty much a showcase for the pianist, and works well, and “Woodside Waltz” is lovely, driven this time by guitar. So far I'd have to say this is one of the few jazz albums I've actually enjoyed, right up there with Nypan and was it some Danish guy back in February or something? Whatever: it's really good and I'm not constantly checking to see when it will be over, which is always a good sign with me and jazz.

I really doubt this is going anywhere near downhill (as I would consider it) any time soon. We're onto track six of nine, and it's just been a joy to listen to. Seriously. I'd listen to more of this. Hopefully that doesn't jinx it! Okay, this is a red letter day: the first time ever that I've actually purchased a jazz album! Note it well, you'll be able to tell your grandchildren you were there when it happened! Just a beautiful, relaxing, immersive album. Can't pay it high enough praise.

Check out more from this artist? Oh hell yes
Check out more from this genre or subgenre? Yes
(Un-****ing-believable! Not a single track from this album is available on YouTube!)
Actual Rating:

* (Up to now, I haven't seen anything rated at 4, much less over it! Bloody well deserves every single point!)

Trollheart · 01-04-2018, 05:33 PM

Album title: Worlds Collide
Artist: Dead by April
Genre: Metalcore
Nationality: Swedish
Release date: April 7
Position in Discography: Fourth
Estimated Rating:

Familiar with this artist? No
Familiar with the genre or subgenre? No
Average RYM Score: 3.06
So after the sublimity of Dayna Stephens are we about to plumb the depths with yet another sub-substandard metalcore album? You have to give them points for gettng an album out in April, considering their band name, at least. Well it starts off almost like a pop song, then the heavy choppy guitars and the screechy vocals barrel in, and you can hear it's metalcore all right. Mind you, the chorus is sung in clean style. I guess the problem here is that sometimes these guys want to be metal (and pretty much fail at that) and at other times try to appeal to the pop fanbase. To be fair, they succeed better at the latter, but it's hard to take them seriously. Yeah, I think **** metalcore is the best way to approach this. Certainly **** these guys.

Check out more from this artist? No
Check out more from this genre or subgenre? I'm starting to think it's a waste of time

Actual Rating:

OccultHawk · 01-04-2018, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trollheart

Album title: Gratitude
Artist: Dayna Stephens
Genre: Jazz
Nationality: American
Release date: April 7
Position in Discography: Ninth
Estimated Rating:

Familiar with this artist? No
Familiar with the genre or subgenre? No
Average RYM Score: 4.50 *
See, the thing about jazz saxophone is that there seem to be two types: one is low, smoky, laid back and dreamy, sultry and soothing; the other is harsh, fast, in-your-face and to me, very annoying. Which camp does this guy fall into, or does he even alternate between the two? Well, the first track gives me hope, as it is indeed a soft, undulating, smooth tune which is very relaxing, with some nice piano accompanying the sax. And it kind of continues that way. “Amber is Falling” is pretty much a showcase for the pianist, and works well, and “Woodside Waltz” is lovely, driven this time by guitar. So far I'd have to say this is one of the few jazz albums I've actually enjoyed, right up there with Nypan and was it some Danish guy back in February or something? Whatever: it's really good and I'm not constantly checking to see when it will be over, which is always a good sign with me and jazz.

I really doubt this is going anywhere near downhill (as I would consider it) any time soon. We're onto track six of nine, and it's just been a joy to listen to. Seriously. I'd listen to more of this. Hopefully that doesn't jinx it! Okay, this is a red letter day: the first time ever that I've actually purchased a jazz album! Note it well, you'll be able to tell your grandchildren you were there when it happened! Just a beautiful, relaxing, immersive album. Can't pay it high enough praise.

Check out more from this artist? Oh hell yes
Check out more from this genre or subgenre? Yes
(Un-****ing-believable! Not a single track from this album is available on YouTube!)
Actual Rating:

* (Up to now, I haven't seen anything rated at 4, much less over it! Bloody well deserves every single point!)

It is a good record.

It seems like you’d like Chet Baker and Stan Getz...

01-03-2018, 05:22 PM	#1465 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,996	Album title: Death Peak Artist: Clark Genre: Electronic/Techno Nationality: English Release date: April 7 Position in Discography: Ninth Estimated Rating: Familiar with this artist? No Familiar with the genre or subgenre? N to the o Average RYM Score: 3.23 Why such a low estimated rating, you ask? Do you ask? Someone asked. I'm sure I heard someone ask “Why such a low estimated rating, TH?” Well, I'm glad you asked. See, techno is one of the genres I really have no time for. To me (and this may not be the case but anyway) it's fine if you're dancing, or blitzed out of your head, or both, but for listening to, well, I'd rather spend an hour listening to my neighbour drill holes in his wall. What's he building in there? We have a right to know... The first track confirms my fears, and all I can say about it is that it has that pounding, incessant beat that seems to be the hallmark of techno, lots of handclaps and synth lines, but nothing that appeals to me. “Catastrophe Anthem” at least has a little more of the electronic and less of the techo about it, much slower and darker, with a children's choir of some sort , but mostly no, this isn't my kind of thing at all. Check out more from this artist? No Check out more from this genre or subgenre? Yes Actual Rating: __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018

01-04-2018, 12:06 PM	#1467 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,996	Album title: L.A Divine Artist: Cold War Kids Genre: Indie Rock Nationality: American Release date: April 7 Position in Discography: Sixth Estimated Rating: Familiar with this artist? No Familiar with the genre or subgenre? No Average RYM Score: 2.58 Maybe I'm just being overdosed on indie rock but it is starting to bore the arse off me. The second track here, “Can We Hang On” has an anthemic quality but it sounds as if the melody has been totally ripped off from another song; as usual, I can't place it but it's very familiar. “So Tied Up” is basically a boring pop song, “Restless” is decent but “L.A River” is total **, even if it is only just over a minute long. “No reason To Run” sounds like a pastiche of U2 and Springsteen while there's a hint of Bowie and Talking Heads in “Open Up the Heavens”. There are definitely some good songs here, but whether there are enough to make the album worth it I don't yet know. Some of the shorter tracks here are a waste of time; I mean, “Cameras Always On” is shaping up to be nice piano ballad, and thirty-five seconds later it's over. Two good closing tracks though, and on the whole I guess I'd say more good than bad as an album. Check out more from this artist? Probably not Check out more from this genre or subgenre? I think I have to Actual Rating:** __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018

01-04-2018, 03:05 PM	#1468 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,996	Album title: Gratitude Artist: Dayna Stephens Genre: Jazz Nationality: American Release date: April 7 Position in Discography: Ninth Estimated Rating: Familiar with this artist? No Familiar with the genre or subgenre? No Average RYM Score: 4.50 * See, the thing about jazz saxophone is that there seem to be two types: one is low, smoky, laid back and dreamy, sultry and soothing; the other is harsh, fast, in-your-face and to me, very annoying. Which camp does this guy fall into, or does he even alternate between the two? Well, the first track gives me hope, as it is indeed a soft, undulating, smooth tune which is very relaxing, with some nice piano accompanying the sax. And it kind of continues that way. “Amber is Falling” is pretty much a showcase for the pianist, and works well, and “Woodside Waltz” is lovely, driven this time by guitar. So far I'd have to say this is one of the few jazz albums I've actually enjoyed, right up there with Nypan and was it some Danish guy back in February or something? Whatever: it's really good and I'm not constantly checking to see when it will be over, which is always a good sign with me and jazz. I really doubt this is going anywhere near downhill (as I would consider it) any time soon. We're onto track six of nine, and it's just been a joy to listen to. Seriously. I'd listen to more of this. Hopefully that doesn't jinx it! Okay, this is a red letter day: the first time ever that I've actually purchased a jazz album! Note it well, you'll be able to tell your grandchildren you were there when it happened! Just a beautiful, relaxing, immersive album. Can't pay it high enough praise. Check out more from this artist? Oh hell yes Check out more from this genre or subgenre? Yes (Un-**ing-believable! Not a single track from this album is available on YouTube!) Actual Rating:** * (Up to now, I haven't seen anything rated at 4, much less over it! Bloody well deserves every single point!) __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018

01-04-2018, 05:33 PM	#1469 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,996	Album title: Worlds Collide Artist: Dead by April Genre: Metalcore Nationality: Swedish Release date: April 7 Position in Discography: Fourth Estimated Rating: Familiar with this artist? No Familiar with the genre or subgenre? No Average RYM Score: 3.06 So after the sublimity of Dayna Stephens are we about to plumb the depths with yet another sub-substandard metalcore album? You have to give them points for gettng an album out in April, considering their band name, at least. Well it starts off almost like a pop song, then the heavy choppy guitars and the screechy vocals barrel in, and you can hear it's metalcore all right. Mind you, the chorus is sung in clean style. I guess the problem here is that sometimes these guys want to be metal (and pretty much fail at that) and at other times try to appeal to the pop fanbase. To be fair, they succeed better at the latter, but it's hard to take them seriously. Yeah, I think ** metalcore is the best way to approach this. Certainly these guys. Check out more from this artist? No Check out more from this genre or subgenre? I'm starting to think it's a waste of time Actual Rating:** __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018