Albums You're Digging II

debaserr · 05-16-2013, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Slow Groove

Vampire Weekend seriously just get better with each subsequent record they make. Their self-titled debut showed them as preppy, polo-wearing self indulgent young men who listened to a lot of afro-pop records. Contra showed a bit more maturation, but Modern Vampires of The City is the perfect balance of what made their first two records so worthwhile, but way more than just that. It's looking to be my favorite record of theirs after maybe another listen or two.

You really preferred Contra to their debut? I don't think I even bothered listening to any of it a second time, I hated it that much.

PS: New album seems cool though

crazed · 05-17-2013, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Slow Groove

Vampire Weekend seriously just get better with each subsequent record they make. Their self-titled debut showed them as preppy, polo-wearing self indulgent young men who listened to a lot of afro-pop records. Contra showed a bit more maturation, but Modern Vampires of The City is the perfect balance of what made their first two records so worthwhile, but way more than just that. It's looking to be my favorite record of theirs after maybe another listen or two.

Completely agree with you. I'm enjoying the new album more with repeated listens.

14232949 · 05-17-2013, 04:52 PM

Here's a list of stuff I've been digging recently.

The National - Trouble Will Find Me Indie (2013)

Beautifully hopeless and seamlessly crafted. Their most intimate and in my opinion greatest album to date.

The Blood Brothers - Young Machetes Post-Hardcore (2006)

Always been a fan of their raw power and unbalanced energy, listening to this album quite a bit in the last few weeks and it's just awesome.

Ulver - Peredition City Post-Metal (2000)

Slick, refined album that makes me picture an urban city by nightfall, under the street lights and with the light drizzle of rainfall, a hooded figure stalks the back alleys. Just has that kind of atmosphere about it. Great record.

J.Cole - Truly Yours 2 (EP) Hip-hop (2013)

One of my favourite rappers of the modern era, the always likeable J.Cole drops a completely solid EP which he says isn't, but hopefully is a precursor to how his new album's going to sound. Consistently good as ever.

Justthefacts · 05-17-2013, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by eric generic

You really preferred Contra to their debut? I don't think I even bothered listening to any of it a second time, I hated it that much.

PS: New album seems cool though

Why? Cause it's less catchier than their debut? I actually love it more for that. Their debut was TOO catchy. Really got annoying after awhile.

Urban Hat€monger ? · 05-17-2013, 06:34 PM

Peter Hammill - Nadir's Big Chance

Solo album by the frontman of Van Der Graff Generator.
I've heard a lot of progheads call this a proto-punk album, and although I can sort of see where they're coming from (especially the title track which opens the album) to me it sounds a lot closer to Roxy Music with a bit of King Crimson & Aladdin Sane era Bowie thrown in.

Good album though.

xplicit · 05-18-2013, 01:54 AM

I have really liked Drakes new cd

crazed · 05-18-2013, 11:28 AM

Skogen Brinner - 1st

New album from Swedish band and the vocals are all in Swedish. The music has this proto-metal/garage thang going on. Yeah it often sounds like it could have come from 1971 but I love it nonetheless. Favorite track at this time: "Australien".

debaserr · 05-18-2013, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Slow Groove

Why? Cause it's less catchier than their debut? I actually love it more for that. Their debut was TOO catchy. Really got annoying after awhile.

Too catchy? Isn't that kinda like too much fun?

Justthefacts · 05-18-2013, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by eric generic

Too catchy? Isn't that kinda like too much fun?

The fun has to end sometime.

RTSullivan · 05-19-2013, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Slow Groove

I too am enjoying this album, It's always interesting to hear a band mature.

05-17-2013, 06:34 PM	#9495 (permalink)
Urban Hat€monger ? The Sexual Intellectual Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Somewhere cooler than you Posts: 18,605	Peter Hammill - Nadir's Big Chance Solo album by the frontman of Van Der Graff Generator. I've heard a lot of progheads call this a proto-punk album, and although I can sort of see where they're coming from (especially the title track which opens the album) to me it sounds a lot closer to Roxy Music with a bit of King Crimson & Aladdin Sane era Bowie thrown in. Good album though. __________________ Urb's RYM Stuff Most people sell their soul to the devil, but the devil sells his soul to Nick Cave.

05-18-2013, 01:54 AM	#9496 (permalink)
xplicit Groupie Join Date: May 2013 Location: Killen Alabama Posts: 3	Xplicit I have really liked Drakes new cd

05-17-2013, 04:52 PM	#9493 (permalink)
14232949 The Big Dog Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,989	Here's a list of stuff I've been digging recently. The National - Trouble Will Find Me Indie (2013) Beautifully hopeless and seamlessly crafted. Their most intimate and in my opinion greatest album to date. The Blood Brothers - Young Machetes Post-Hardcore (2006) Always been a fan of their raw power and unbalanced energy, listening to this album quite a bit in the last few weeks and it's just awesome. Ulver - Peredition City Post-Metal (2000) Slick, refined album that makes me picture an urban city by nightfall, under the street lights and with the light drizzle of rainfall, a hooded figure stalks the back alleys. Just has that kind of atmosphere about it. Great record. J.Cole - Truly Yours 2 (EP) Hip-hop (2013) One of my favourite rappers of the modern era, the always likeable J.Cole drops a completely solid EP which he says isn't, but hopefully is a precursor to how his new album's going to sound. Consistently good as ever.

05-18-2013, 11:28 AM	#9497 (permalink)
crazed Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Indiana Posts: 552	Skogen Brinner - 1st New album from Swedish band and the vocals are all in Swedish. The music has this proto-metal/garage thang going on. Yeah it often sounds like it could have come from 1971 but I love it nonetheless. Favorite track at this time: "Australien".