Last album you bought, downloaded or listened to

sidewinder · 03-15-2010, 12:32 PM

Atlas Sound - Logos

A friend sent me this last night. I've heard of it and have intended to check out samples, though it's not the kind of stuff I usually go after. Apparently connected to Deerhunter, who are ok. So I don't really have any high expectations but I'll check it out.

LoathsomePete · 03-15-2010, 12:57 PM

I tried that album a few months ago and I barely got through it, but the hipster kids seemed to love it.

Anyhow here's my latest catch:

Ringo Deathstarr - Ringo Deathstarr

Newish shoegaze band from Texas that have a funny band name. So far only a 5 track EP exists but it was pretty damn good, nothing mind shattering, but certainly better than some of the crap I've gotten over the last few days. Oh yeah, they also have a female bass player.

The Morning After Girls - Shadows Evolve

Yet another shoegazy/ psychedelic indie rocky pop band last.fm recommended me. Much like with Ringo Deathstarr it wasn't anything mind blowing, but it is a decent methadone to My Bloody Valentine's heroin.

Liars - Drum's Not Dead

So we go from a dirty dance punk band that recorded probably one of the best dance punk albums in the genre, to writing about witches and the blind ignorance of our culture, to this... I'm still not sure quite what to make of this record. It made great atmosphere for reading my book, but it just wasn't engaging. I kept it anyways and I think I'll just keep on moving up their discography till and make a final decision after I've heard their latest release.

Sunsplit - Sing For Sunday

This album will eventually warm up to me. I could definitely see myself going on a roadtrip sometime in the summer and blasting this album in the car, but it's just not doing anything for me right now. My mind isn't set towards summer, it's set towards... hell I don't know. I'm keeping it because I know I'll like it after a few more listens (like with Aeroplane over the Sea)

**Janszoon** · 03-15-2010, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by LoathsomePete

It was more of an off joke to give me reason to reply about the album. As far as procuring more Liars albums... it's up to you, but I think that their debut is probably their best, after listening to Drums Not Dead and I've read some really contrasting reviews for They Were Wrong, So We Drowned.

They Were Wrong, So We Drowned is probably my favorite Liars album, I've never understood why it gets such a mixed reaction. I'm a pretty big fan of the band in general though.

LoathsomePete · 03-15-2010, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Janszoon

They Were Wrong, So We Drowned is probably my favorite Liars album. I like all of them a lot though.

Yeah I think trying to decide a "best Liars album" is pretty impossible because of their sound departures from each one, creating new fans and alienating old ones. Still they are probably some of the most interesting musicians I never heard of until now.

**Janszoon** · 03-15-2010, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by LoathsomePete

Yeah I think trying to decide a "best Liars album" is pretty impossible because of their sound departures from each one, creating new fans and alienating old ones. Still they are probably some of the most interesting musicians I never heard of until now.

Definitely one of the most interesting bands of the past decade or so for sure. I haven't given Sisterworld a listen yet, but I downloaded it a couple days ago and have really been looking forward to it.

sidewinder · 03-15-2010, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by LoathsomePete

I tried that album a few months ago and I barely got through it, but the hipster kids seemed to love it.

Yeah it's definitely in the hipster/indie kid hype camp, which like I said isn't something I normally pay attention to unless it's recommended to me. We'll see!

Anteater · 03-15-2010, 01:51 PM

eaststrikewest - wolvves (2009)

Post-rock with vocals and a nice aggressive aesthetic. AKA, Sigur Ros meets post-hardcore...and me likes.

Santana - Abraxas (1970)

A classic crunch with a side of chips & salsa. Oh yeahhh!

Vanden Plas - The God Thing (1997)

Progressive metal that doesn't fuck around. Cool thrashing, fantastic vocals and some classy songwriting all contribute to a potential favorite for Metal Mondays. All I'm missing is the right T-shirt!

+81 · 03-15-2010, 02:19 PM

Flips, Liars, Trail of Dead, Tera Melos, By The End Of Tonight, Drive Like Jehu, HEATH... You guys are picking up some albums I love!

sidewinder · 03-15-2010, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Anteater

eaststrikewest - wolvves (2009)

Post-rock with vocals and a nice aggressive aesthetic. AKA, Sigur Ros meets post-hardcore...and me likes.

Just checked out the samples and the vocals I heard are very un-post-hardcore to me, and rather a bit proggy at times. There's some post-hardcore in the music though, I'll give you that, even if mild for a majority of the samples. Nevertheless, this sounds interesting. I don't listen to Sigur Ros, your mention of post-hardcore is what got me interested. On my list for further investigation.

scottsy · 03-15-2010, 04:53 PM

That band actually raises my eyebrow a little as something that could be kinda interesting...

03-15-2010, 12:32 PM	#10701 (permalink)
sidewinder Engorged Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,536	Atlas Sound - Logos A friend sent me this last night. I've heard of it and have intended to check out samples, though it's not the kind of stuff I usually go after. Apparently connected to Deerhunter, who are ok. So I don't really have any high expectations but I'll check it out. __________________ last.fm \| my collection on RYM \| vinyl instagram @allthatyouseeandhear I'd love to see your signature/links too, but the huge and obnoxious ones have caused me to block all signatures.

03-15-2010, 12:57 PM	#10702 (permalink)
LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	I tried that album a few months ago and I barely got through it, but the hipster kids seemed to love it. Anyhow here's my latest catch: Ringo Deathstarr - Ringo Deathstarr Newish shoegaze band from Texas that have a funny band name. So far only a 5 track EP exists but it was pretty damn good, nothing mind shattering, but certainly better than some of the crap I've gotten over the last few days. Oh yeah, they also have a female bass player. The Morning After Girls - Shadows Evolve Yet another shoegazy/ psychedelic indie rocky pop band last.fm recommended me. Much like with Ringo Deathstarr it wasn't anything mind blowing, but it is a decent methadone to My Bloody Valentine's heroin. Liars - Drum's Not Dead So we go from a dirty dance punk band that recorded probably one of the best dance punk albums in the genre, to writing about witches and the blind ignorance of our culture, to this... I'm still not sure quite what to make of this record. It made great atmosphere for reading my book, but it just wasn't engaging. I kept it anyways and I think I'll just keep on moving up their discography till and make a final decision after I've heard their latest release. Sunsplit - Sing For Sunday This album will eventually warm up to me. I could definitely see myself going on a roadtrip sometime in the summer and blasting this album in the car, but it's just not doing anything for me right now. My mind isn't set towards summer, it's set towards... hell I don't know. I'm keeping it because I know I'll like it after a few more listens (like with Aeroplane over the Sea) __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too

03-15-2010, 02:19 PM	#10708 (permalink)
+81 Rats off to ya! Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: House of the Ju-Ju Queen Posts: 1,609	Flips, Liars, Trail of Dead, Tera Melos, By The End Of Tonight, Drive Like Jehu, HEATH... You guys are picking up some albums I love! __________________ My Music on: Facebook Last.fm My Last.fm My Poor Ol' Neglected Journal

03-15-2010, 04:53 PM	#10710 (permalink)
scottsy Untalented Drummer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sussex, Wisconsin Posts: 2,900	That band actually raises my eyebrow a little as something that could be kinda interesting... __________________ "If you're like me, then it's possible you're a clone generated from my stolen DNA. I suggest you turn yourself in for destruction immediately" - Shaun Micallef.