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Farfisa 09-14-2009 04:10 PM

Pram
 
I've only heard one of their albums, but "Dark Island" really gives off a Stereolab vibe (if not all of their albums, I don't know). I've looked around for "North Pole Radio Station" and can't seem to find it, could I get an up/link please and if not what album should I get next?


Janszoon 09-14-2009 04:12 PM

Give me a bit and I can help you out. I'll warn you though, it's not nearly as good as Dark Island. It leans less in the direction of "atmospheric" and more in the direction of "annoying".

Farfisa 09-14-2009 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Janszoon (Post 735869)
Give me a bit and I can help you out. I'll warn you though, it's not nearly as good as Dark Island. It leans less in the direction of "atmospheric" and more in the direction of "annoying".

Alright, thank you. It sounds like it might be a challenging listen... and I like challenges.

otocinclus 12-03-2010 06:08 PM

Pram
 
I must admit, my favourite experimental band has to be Birmingham-based UK band Pram. 'Helium' and 'Dark Island' being the best albums!

Janszoon 12-03-2010 06:10 PM

Yeah, Dark Island got a lot of play from me when it came out. I've never heard Helium though. Is it similar?

otocinclus 12-04-2010 06:06 AM

It's quite different. A lot more nightmarish lyrics about being a child. A lot less soundtrack sounding and more tribal in places. A lot more experimental! 'My father the clown' and 'things left on the pavement' are definitely songs to check out off Helium :)

Also, have you got 'Museum of Imaginary Animals'? that is an AMAZING album.

Janszoon 12-04-2010 06:11 AM

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Originally Posted by otocinclus (Post 964680)
Also, have you got 'Museum of Imaginary Animals'? that is an AMAZING album.

No. The only other Pram album I have aside from Dark Island is North Pole Radio Station, and I have to say I found that album to be such a letdown that I never really got around to checking out any of their other albums. I should though. I'll have to give a listen to the two you mentioned.

otocinclus 12-04-2010 06:17 AM

Cool! I love 'Sleepy Sweet' off North Pole Radio Station, but that's about it!

Brilliant! Try out 'Mermaid's Hotel' off 'Museum of Imaginary Animals' if you like Hawaiian sounds, slide-guitars and theremin sounds

thirtiesgirl 12-04-2010 11:01 AM

Pram love! :love: Museum of Imaginary Animals is great. Doesn't Tim Gane from Stereolab think they're the best band in the world or something?

duga 12-04-2010 11:58 AM

I have Gash and I wasn't really that impressed. I may have just not been in the mood for something so experimental, so I'll gladly give it another listen. Or maybe I should check out a different album, from the sound of it.


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