Last album you bought, downloaded or listened to

Carpe Mortem · 05-27-2014, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by sidewinder

Echo and The Bunnymen - Crocodiles (1980)
The 80s fest continues with another first listen! I started to play The Psychedelic Furs' Talk Talk Talk but after a couple of songs (and enjoying "Pretty in Pink") my g/f asked if I had any Echo and The Bunnymen. I said I don't but Spotify does, so I looked into their albums (haven't heard any in their entirety) and decided to start with the debut. Got halfway through and she asked if I could play "The Killing Moon" from Ocean Rain, so now we're onto that album for a little bit before heading to bed - definitely like what I heard enough that I already downloaded it. Same with all the others, save for Rain Parade which I need to reevaluate.

Solid night of first listens.

I love 'The Killing Moon', I first heard it in the movie Gia. Echo and the Bunnymen are one of those bands I keep meaning to get into but don't know where I'd start. Dig that song, dig their 'People are Strange' cover.

sidewinder · 05-27-2014, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Carpe Mortem

I love 'The Killing Moon', I first heard it in the movie Gia. Echo and the Bunnymen are one of those bands I keep meaning to get into but don't know where I'd start. Dig that song, dig their 'People are Strange' cover.

I've since listened to Ocean Rain, and I definitely prefer Crocodile. I'd suggest starting at the beginning.

Josef K · 05-27-2014, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by sidewinder

I've since listened to Ocean Rain, and I definitely prefer Crocodile. I'd suggest starting at the beginning.

Yeah, hard to argue with any of the first four albums.

~~James~~ · 05-27-2014, 06:28 PM

Sharon Van Etten - Are We There
Blown away by this. Amazing album artwork too.

Moss · 05-27-2014, 08:47 PM

sidewinder · 05-28-2014, 12:14 PM

The Feelies - Crazy Rhythms (1980)
First time playing this one, it's been on my to-do list for quite some time. Impressed! Need to spin it again this week.

Meat Puppets - Up on the Sun (1995)
I enjoy this one as much as II. It may not contain their best songs (those are on II), but it's just as consistent and the mood is upbeat and fun.

The Skull Defekts - Dances in Dreams of the Known Unknown
Pretty interesting experimental/post-punk stuff from Sweden that brings to mind These New Puritans (first two releases) and Liars. Released on Thrill Jockey - on whose site I just learned that the band added Lungfish vocalist Daniel Higgs around 2011. Their RYM discography is huge, yet only dates back 9 years. not sure what to make of it all though, as many entries don't have track lists and some appear short. I wonder if the long album list doesn't also include demos and EPs.

Jesus and Mary Chain - Psychocandy (1985)
I don't think I will ever get used to the noisy/screechy production of this album. Does the remaster sound any better? I wonder if even in 1985 this didn't hurt people's ears. I know it's noise pop so it's intentional to an extent, but it hurts. I could like this a lot more if it didn't sound so poorly recorded. Still pretty awesome.

Also every time I listen to this I'm reminded of how much of an influence this must have been on Hilt's Journey to the Center of the Bowl (1991). It's like an industrial version of this album. I loved it before I even know about this album, and I always described it as industrial death rock with a strange 50s greaser vibe.

Talking Heads - Little Creatures (1985)
I thought I had listened to this one before, but I guess not - haven't listened to anything post-Speaking In Tongues until now. I found it pretty weak overall, certainly the weakest at this point in their discography.

Dead Kennedys - Frankenchrist (1985)
First time listening to this one. Back in the day all I had was Give Me Convenience or Give Me Death on vinyl, so I never bothered with the actual albums. Over the past month or so I've been working through them, though I've only listened to each once. One thing I'm noticing with this one is how tinny it sounds compared to the last two.

Rjinn · 05-28-2014, 11:46 PM

WAT - Laibach

My second time venturing into Laibach. Have to say I didn't like this as much as their cover album Let It Be, but the track Anti-Semitism really caught me in the end. Need to give this another listen.

Edit: google censorship strikes again, the pic was too sexy (or weird)
Torture Garden - Naked City

Expected it to be great and got great. Then again, it's John Zorn so...

michelprasad12 · 05-28-2014, 11:54 PM

Bombay Bicycle Club - so long see you tomorrow album is my latest album

~~hate paper doll~~ · 05-29-2014, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by sidewinder

The Feelies - Crazy Rhythms (1980)
First time playing this one, it's been on my to-do list for quite some time. Impressed! Need to spin it again this week.

Meat Puppets - Up on the Sun (1995)
I enjoy this one as much as II. It may not contain their best songs (those are on II), but it's just as consistent and the mood is upbeat and fun.

The Skull Defekts - Dances in Dreams of the Known Unknown
Pretty interesting experimental/post-punk stuff from Sweden that brings to mind These New Puritans (first two releases) and Liars. Released on Thrill Jockey - on whose site I just learned that the band added Lungfish vocalist Daniel Higgs around 2011. Their RYM discography is huge, yet only dates back 9 years. not sure what to make of it all though, as many entries don't have track lists and some appear short. I wonder if the long album list doesn't also include demos and EPs.

Jesus and Mary Chain - Psychocandy (1985)
I don't think I will ever get used to the noisy/screechy production of this album. Does the remaster sound any better? I wonder if even in 1985 this didn't hurt people's ears. I know it's noise pop so it's intentional to an extent, but it hurts. I could like this a lot more if it didn't sound so poorly recorded. Still pretty awesome.

Also every time I listen to this I'm reminded of how much of an influence this must have been on Hilt's Journey to the Center of the Bowl (1991). It's like an industrial version of this album. I loved it before I even know about this album, and I always described it as industrial death rock with a strange 50s greaser vibe.

Talking Heads - Little Creatures (1985)
I thought I had listened to this one before, but I guess not - haven't listened to anything post-Speaking In Tongues until now. I found it pretty weak overall, certainly the weakest at this point in their discography.

Dead Kennedys - Frankenchrist (1985)
First time listening to this one. Back in the day all I had was Give Me Convenience or Give Me Death on vinyl, so I never bothered with the actual albums. Over the past month or so I've been working through them, though I've only listened to each once. One thing I'm noticing with this one is how tinny it sounds compared to the last two.

So many good albums! I love The Feelies and JAMC. Agreed on Little Creatures too, I still like it better than Naked but only by a slim margin.

**Janszoon** · 05-29-2014, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by hate paper doll

Agreed on Little Creatures too, I still like it better than Naked but only by a slim margin.

I've never understood the dislike people have for Naked, I think it's one of their best albums honestly. Little Creatures is hit-or-miss but it has some good songs on it.

05-28-2014, 12:14 PM	#20836 (permalink)
sidewinder Engorged Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,536	The Feelies - Crazy Rhythms (1980) First time playing this one, it's been on my to-do list for quite some time. Impressed! Need to spin it again this week. Meat Puppets - Up on the Sun (1995) I enjoy this one as much as II. It may not contain their best songs (those are on II), but it's just as consistent and the mood is upbeat and fun. The Skull Defekts - Dances in Dreams of the Known Unknown Pretty interesting experimental/post-punk stuff from Sweden that brings to mind These New Puritans (first two releases) and Liars. Released on Thrill Jockey - on whose site I just learned that the band added Lungfish vocalist Daniel Higgs around 2011. Their RYM discography is huge, yet only dates back 9 years. not sure what to make of it all though, as many entries don't have track lists and some appear short. I wonder if the long album list doesn't also include demos and EPs. Jesus and Mary Chain - Psychocandy (1985) I don't think I will ever get used to the noisy/screechy production of this album. Does the remaster sound any better? I wonder if even in 1985 this didn't hurt people's ears. I know it's noise pop so it's intentional to an extent, but it hurts. I could like this a lot more if it didn't sound so poorly recorded. Still pretty awesome. Also every time I listen to this I'm reminded of how much of an influence this must have been on Hilt's Journey to the Center of the Bowl (1991). It's like an industrial version of this album. I loved it before I even know about this album, and I always described it as industrial death rock with a strange 50s greaser vibe. Talking Heads - Little Creatures (1985) I thought I had listened to this one before, but I guess not - haven't listened to anything post-Speaking In Tongues until now. I found it pretty weak overall, certainly the weakest at this point in their discography. Dead Kennedys - Frankenchrist (1985) First time listening to this one. Back in the day all I had was Give Me Convenience or Give Me Death on vinyl, so I never bothered with the actual albums. Over the past month or so I've been working through them, though I've only listened to each once. One thing I'm noticing with this one is how tinny it sounds compared to the last two. __________________ 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.

05-28-2014, 11:46 PM	#20837 (permalink)
Rjinn The Aerosol in your Soul Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: New South Wales, Australia Posts: 1,546	WAT - Laibach My second time venturing into Laibach. Have to say I didn't like this as much as their cover album Let It Be, but the track Anti-Semitism really caught me in the end. Need to give this another listen. Edit: google censorship strikes again, the pic was too sexy (or weird) Torture Garden - Naked City Expected it to be great and got great. Then again, it's John Zorn so... __________________ last.fm

05-27-2014, 06:28 PM	#20834 (permalink)
~~James~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 4,483	Sharon Van Etten - Are We There Blown away by this. Amazing album artwork too.

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05-28-2014, 11:54 PM	#20838 (permalink)
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