Albums You're Digging II

sidewinder · 12-09-2009, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Engine

I was just recently thinking that it may actually be my favorite album of this year. I agree with everything else you said as well. For some reason, I thought it was all gonna go downhill for ISIS after In The Absence Of Truth. But Wavering Radiant may be the band at their best - combining the old heaviness with the newer lightness and with maybe the best production they've ever had..maybe.

I think In The Absence Of Truth is quite good, personally.

Pivot - Make Me Love You

Nice mellowish electronicish post-rock a la Tortoise. Wonderful album.

ElephantSack · 12-09-2009, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by jackhammer

Is this the best all girl metal album ever? Even ignoring the fact that there is a terrible lack of such albums, this is a fantastic slice of U.K 80's metal.

Chick-fronted cock-rock.. Is that an oxymoron?

Engine · 12-09-2009, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by sidewinder

I think In The Absence Of Truth is quite good, personally.

I do too - I don't think ISIS has made anything less than good. I think the production on it is really good and, as every single reviewer has noted, the drummer definitely kicked it up a lot - the album has plenty of good songs but, for me, it lacks something. It doesn't move me emotionally as much as the others. Also I liked Panopticon less than Oceanic and Absence of Truth less than Panopticon so I was a bit worried that the next one might be the worst yet - instead I think it may be the best.

anticipation · 12-09-2009, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Engine

As for me: Lie Down In The Light by Bonnie Prince Billy - I'm digging the last 5 BPB albums a lot lately

great choice, i love will oldham.

For me it's been:

I'm loving this OMD stuff, any hints on which album I should get next?

Phantom Limb · 12-09-2009, 08:48 PM

Slint- Spiderland
Pretty hard to explain, but its essentially slightly atmospheric math rock that freaks out some times. The singer really only sings like twice on the whole album and talks the rest of the time.
BEST SONGS: Good Morning Captain, Breadcrumb Trail, Washer

Signal to Trust- Golden Armour
Alternative, but with some definite math influences. The singer of this band also talk sings, but its leaning toward the singing side. The majority of their songs are about superheroes. Its pretty sick.
BEST SONGS: Horse Thief, Golden, Now The Mouse is Freezing, The Herald

GZA- Liquid Swords
Some fat beats from the brains behind the Wu-Tang clan. Enough said. Its good. The intros are dumb though.
BEST SONGS: Shadowboxin', Duel of the Iron Mic, Liquid Swords

El-P- I'll Sleep When You're Dead
A crazy white guy who raps and owns the Def Jux label. His beats are super deep and the album almost feels like a rock album, but it clearly isnt. The first time I heard it, I didnt like it, but it grows on you.
BEST SONGS: Drive, Up All Night, Run the Numbers

Boris- Pink
Fuzzed out japanese rock, which is sometimes gently fuzzy, or super aggressive fuzzy.
BEST SONGS: Farewell, Pink, My Machine, Just Abandoned Myself

Hella- Hold Your Horse Is
Instrumental math rock consisting of only a guitarist and drummer ( though they later got a singer and bassist). They are really technically proficient, and I enjoy listening to them (Im digging it) but a lot of my friends don't. I don't think it is possible for everyone to appreciate this band. PS if you like ridiculously good drummers, this is the band for you.
BEST SONGS: Biblical Violence, Cafeteria Bananas, 1-800-GHOST-DANCE

sidewinder · 12-09-2009, 09:01 PM

Quicksand - Slip

Pulled this out due to Jackhammer's recent post about post-hardcore. Great album.

scottsy · 12-09-2009, 10:05 PM

Yeild - Pearl Jam

Somehow this has always been my favorite Pearl Jam album, just has that awesome blend of hard rock and contemplation that they do so well.... anyways, a really solid collection of tracks that somehow transcend themselves and become on whole great album.

LoathsomePete · 12-09-2009, 10:09 PM

Morcheeba - Charango

Been really digging this album today, has some great guest artists (Slick Rick anyone) and maintains that downbeat tempo that is well known in the trip-hop world.

scottsy · 12-09-2009, 10:17 PM

Loathsomepete, did you get the one with the bonus all instrumental disc? It's quite lovely to listen to all those songs instrumental only, not that the vocals are bad, it just makes for a really sublime instrumental album sans vocals...

Bulldog · 12-10-2009, 08:43 AM

I'm having an Elvis Costello day today. First one for a while too.

12-09-2009, 09:01 PM	#2676 (permalink)
sidewinder Engorged Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,536	Quicksand - Slip Pulled this out due to Jackhammer's recent post about post-hardcore. Great album. __________________ 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.

12-09-2009, 10:05 PM	#2677 (permalink)
scottsy Untalented Drummer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sussex, Wisconsin Posts: 2,900	Yeild - Pearl Jam Somehow this has always been my favorite Pearl Jam album, just has that awesome blend of hard rock and contemplation that they do so well.... anyways, a really solid collection of tracks that somehow transcend themselves and become on whole great album. __________________ "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.

12-09-2009, 10:09 PM	#2678 (permalink)
LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	Morcheeba - Charango Been really digging this album today, has some great guest artists (Slick Rick anyone) and maintains that downbeat tempo that is well known in the trip-hop world. __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too

12-09-2009, 10:17 PM	#2679 (permalink)
scottsy Untalented Drummer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sussex, Wisconsin Posts: 2,900	Loathsomepete, did you get the one with the bonus all instrumental disc? It's quite lovely to listen to all those songs instrumental only, not that the vocals are bad, it just makes for a really sublime instrumental album sans vocals... __________________ "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.

12-09-2009, 08:48 PM	#2675 (permalink)
Phantom Limb Chocolate Homunculus Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 1,293	Slint- Spiderland Pretty hard to explain, but its essentially slightly atmospheric math rock that freaks out some times. The singer really only sings like twice on the whole album and talks the rest of the time. BEST SONGS: Good Morning Captain, Breadcrumb Trail, Washer Signal to Trust- Golden Armour Alternative, but with some definite math influences. The singer of this band also talk sings, but its leaning toward the singing side. The majority of their songs are about superheroes. Its pretty sick. BEST SONGS: Horse Thief, Golden, Now The Mouse is Freezing, The Herald GZA- Liquid Swords Some fat beats from the brains behind the Wu-Tang clan. Enough said. Its good. The intros are dumb though. BEST SONGS: Shadowboxin', Duel of the Iron Mic, Liquid Swords El-P- I'll Sleep When You're Dead A crazy white guy who raps and owns the Def Jux label. His beats are super deep and the album almost feels like a rock album, but it clearly isnt. The first time I heard it, I didnt like it, but it grows on you. BEST SONGS: Drive, Up All Night, Run the Numbers Boris- Pink Fuzzed out japanese rock, which is sometimes gently fuzzy, or super aggressive fuzzy. BEST SONGS: Farewell, Pink, My Machine, Just Abandoned Myself Hella- Hold Your Horse Is Instrumental math rock consisting of only a guitarist and drummer ( though they later got a singer and bassist). They are really technically proficient, and I enjoy listening to them (Im digging it) but a lot of my friends don't. I don't think it is possible for everyone to appreciate this band. PS if you like ridiculously good drummers, this is the band for you. BEST SONGS: Biblical Violence, Cafeteria Bananas, 1-800-GHOST-DANCE

12-10-2009, 08:43 AM	#2680 (permalink)
Bulldog why bother? Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: UK Posts: 4,840	I'm having an Elvis Costello day today. First one for a while too.