Albums You're Digging II

grindy · 10-15-2015, 05:48 PM

Fushitsusha - Fushitsusha (1989)

It's been one of my favourite albums for almost ten years now, but every once in a while it really hits me.
Today was especially hard.
I was sitting on a train, listening to it and suddenly I had goose bumps all over and tears in my eyes and I felt lifted towards some unimaginable heights.
Keiji Haino is a magician.

Psy-Fi · 10-15-2015, 06:14 PM

Schizofrenia - Taste of Blues (1969)
https://youtu.be/q1AFSoerIXA

GD · 10-16-2015, 02:57 PM

The Megaphonic Thrift

Decay Decoy (2009)

S/t (2012)

Sun Stare Sound (2015)

Just recently discovered this Noise Pop/Shoegaze band from my home city. Really solid stuff, although the production is generally a bit "clean" for my tastes (somewhat of an epidemic in Norwegian music lately, I feel), especially considering their influences. And yes, as many have noted, Decay Decoy does sound very much like a Sonic Youth album at times, but I feel they consistently let their own personality shine through, so it doesn't feel derivative. As for comparing the three, I guess I'll have to give each a few more listens before deciding upon which is my favorite.
So yeah, really happy with this find, all things considered.

sidewinder · 10-16-2015, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Justthefacts

Been listening to Lifer and I must say these guys got that edge.

I skipped that one last year, but listened to it for the first time yesterday. I was surprised at how different it is compared to the previous, Natural History, and the latest Kunk. When you think about their discography Nupping > Natural History > Lifer > Kunk, Lifer stands out as kind of an oddball that's not as heavy as the others. The vocals are less distorted and noisy. I'll have to revisit but right now my favs are Natural History and Kunk.

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Originally Posted by Gigantic Debaser

The Megaphonic Thrift

Just recently discovered this Noise Pop/Shoegaze band from my home city. Really solid stuff, although the production is generally a bit "clean" for my tastes (somewhat of an epidemic in Norwegian music lately, I feel), especially considering their influences. And yes, as many have noted, Decay Decoy does sound very much like a Sonic Youth album at times, but I feel they consistently let their own personality shine through, so it doesn't feel derivative. As for comparing the three, I guess I'll have to give each a few more listens before deciding upon which is my favorite.
So yeah, really happy with this find, all things considered.

I like Decay Decoy quite a bit. Yes it does sound like Sonic Youth but there's more to it than that. I think I only listened to the self-titled album once and don't remember what I thought of it. And I'm not sure I knew about the latest one Sun Stare Sound. How do they compare?

GD · 10-16-2015, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by sidewinder

I like Decay Decoy quite a bit. Yes it does sound like Sonic Youth but there's more to it than that. I think I only listened to the self-titled album once and don't remember what I thought of it. And I'm not sure I knew about the latest one Sun Stare Sound. How do they compare?

Generally I'd say Sun Stare Sound takes a somewhat more poppy direction with their sound. Not as heavy on the distortion as the previous albums, almost more so Dream Pop-tinged than really Noise Pop a lot of the time. I do think their exploring of slightly poppier territory is pretty successful, though.

The s/t had some pretty strong songs on the noisier side as far as I can remember but It's a bit hard for me to remember in great detail without some further listens still. (Will maybe edit to elaborate?)

Tristan_Geoff · 10-16-2015, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Justthefacts

Been listening to Lifer and I must say these guys got that edge.

Desperately trying to ease my way into more electronic music, and all the sub-genres that come with it. This is extremely easy to enjoy though, so maybe at this rate Daft Punk, Flying Lotus and Crystal Castles won't be the only electro artists I thoroughly enjoy.

Have you tried Aphex Twin or Venetian Snares yet?

Justthefacts · 10-17-2015, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Tristan Geoff

Have you tried Aphex Twin or Venetian Snares yet?

Can't say I'm big on Aphex Twin (I've tried), but Venetian Snares I've never heard of. I'll get on that.

**Exo** · 10-17-2015, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Justthefacts

Can't say I'm big on Aphex Twin (I've tried), but Venetian Snares I've never heard of. I'll get on that.

Get ready for some boom tat ba-doom da-doom tat.

debaserr · 10-17-2015, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Justthefacts

Can't say I'm big on Aphex Twin (I've tried), but Venetian Snares I've never heard of. I'll get on that.

There is a wide variety of Aphex Twin; much he has made that doesn't do much for me. What did you try?

Justthefacts · 10-17-2015, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by eric generic

There is a wide variety of Aphex Twin; much he has made that doesn't do much for me. What did you try?

I've tried his ambient stuff, his last record, Drukqs, and the record before that. None blew me away.

10-15-2015, 05:48 PM	#11941 (permalink)
grindy . Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: . Posts: 7,201	Fushitsusha - Fushitsusha (1989) It's been one of my favourite albums for almost ten years now, but every once in a while it really hits me. Today was especially hard. I was sitting on a train, listening to it and suddenly I had goose bumps all over and tears in my eyes and I felt lifted towards some unimaginable heights. Keiji Haino is a magician. __________________ *A smell of petroleum prevails throughout.*

10-16-2015, 02:57 PM	#11943 (permalink)
GD ???pp? ??snW Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: NO Posts: 686	The Megaphonic Thrift *Decay Decoy* (2009) *S/t* (2012) Sun Stare Sound (2015) Just recently discovered this Noise Pop/Shoegaze band from my home city. Really solid stuff, although the production is generally a bit "clean" for my tastes (somewhat of an epidemic in Norwegian music lately, I feel), especially considering their influences. And yes, as many have noted, Decay Decoy does sound very much like a Sonic Youth album at times, but I feel they consistently let their own personality shine through, so it doesn't feel derivative. As for comparing the three, I guess I'll have to give each a few more listens before deciding upon which is my favorite. So yeah, really happy with this find, all things considered.