Albums You're Digging II

zolhof · 08-31-2010, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by CanwllCorfe

1908 - The Sun, the Night, the Moon, the Light

Fantastic stuff! It feels sort of "down" and somewhat dark. Definitely not an upbeat or happy album. Well, to my ears anyway. I love the overall feeling of it. I recommendeded it!

+1 Awesome tip! I just discovered these guys and they sounds amazing

Bulldog · 09-01-2010, 06:35 AM

Lissie - Catching a Tiger

Besides a lull in the middle of it, this is a pretty good folk-rock album, and certainly nowhere near as dull as a lot of other modern takes on the genre I've heard are. Even if it's a bit too long for its own good, an impressive debut - the lass is definitely one for the future.

sidewinder · 09-01-2010, 10:48 AM

Sunken Foal - Fallen Arches

Such a beautifully organic electronic and acoustic album. The man behind Sunken Foal is part of the duo known as Ambulance, whose 2003 album Curse of Vale Do Lobo has been one of my favorite discoveries this year. I'll let the label speak for it:

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Dublin act Sunken Foal consists of one Duncan Murphy and occasional friends and collaborators when they record or play live. Fallen Arches is their amazing debut album of intensely evocative guitar-based electronic music, with piano, strings and occasional vocals which build up and then collapse under the weight of digital rhythms that twist and turn at every juncture. Sounding not unlike an Irish Fennesz playing mandolin, these twelve organic-sounding compositions have a definite 'plucked' feel with the ever-present detuning adding a slight unsettling mood which feels right at home on Planet Mu.

LoathsomePete · 09-01-2010, 11:46 AM

Slint - Slint EP (1994)

Who cares if it's only two songs and like thirteen minutes, the EP is a shining example of everything I like. Heavy, well crafted, and not boring. The last point is one I like to hold up very high, because while I am not some Ritalin popping person who cannot function if music isn't loud and energetic, when I see the term "Rock" attached to a genre I don't think it's farfetched of me to think the album might actually "rock out" at some point. If Slint is one of the biggest influences on the Post-Rock genre then why is it nearly every album I've listened to that has come out in the last ten years has nearly put me to sleep for being so boring? Kudos to Slint for not thinking that the term "Rock" was completely optional.

Dr.Seussicide · 09-01-2010, 12:00 PM

Some awesome modern black metal. One of my favourites from this year.

~~James~~ · 09-01-2010, 03:32 PM

Om-Conference Of The Birds
Awesome album from ex bassist and ex drummer of Sleep. Very bass and drum heavy making the album very powerful. Amazing album.

Bjork-Vespertine
Often the overlooked album of Bjork's holy trinity which is stupid as it's probably my favourite. Vespertine is a beautiful album that leaves me drifting off to a fantasy fairytale world.

Half Man Half Biscuit-Back In the DHSS
Half Man Half Biscuit are one of the few bands who can blend hilarious lyrics with good music.His songs are impressive but funny at the same time and this is his most accompliished album.

Tall Dwarves-3 EPs
The household indie pop of Tall Dwarves is always enjoyable(although imo Toy Love are better)and this collection of EPs is great. One of those albums that's so good you don't notice the bad production.

Nine Black Poppies · 09-01-2010, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by James

Often the overlooked album of Bjork's holy trinity which is stupid as it's probably my favourite. Vespertine is a beautiful album that leaves me drifting off to a fantasy fairytale world.

Also my favorite Bjork album.

Right now I'm digging on this a lot:

Califone - Roots and Crowns

Sort of... I dunno. Bluesy/folky post-rock? It's music that smells like fall, feels like wet leaves and tastes like strong tea.

**Janszoon** · 09-01-2010, 07:39 PM

Bolt Thrower—"In Battle There Is No Law" (1988)
Yes, these guys sing about roleplaying games, but holy crap is this music good! Heavy as hell by today's standards, I can't imagine what I would've thought of it if I heard it back in 88.

LoathsomePete · 09-01-2010, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Janszoon

Bolt Thrower—"In Battle There Is No Law" (1988)
Yes, these guys sing about roleplaying games, but holy crap is this music good! Heavy as hell by today's standards, I can't imagine what I would've thought of it if I heard it back in 88.

I thought Bolt Thrower sang more exclusively about miniature games like Warhammer 40k

jackhammer · 09-01-2010, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Janszoon

Bolt Thrower—"In Battle There Is No Law" (1988)
Yes, these guys sing about roleplaying games, but holy crap is this music good! Heavy as hell by today's standards, I can't imagine what I would've thought of it if I heard it back in 88.

Seen them around 4 times

Still one of the lesser regarded bands of the genre. Cerebral Fix kicked their arse but only made 2 albums that never got decent exposure

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LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	Slint - Slint EP (1994) Who cares if it's only two songs and like thirteen minutes, the EP is a shining example of everything I like. Heavy, well crafted, and not boring. The last point is one I like to hold up very high, because while I am not some Ritalin popping person who cannot function if music isn't loud and energetic, when I see the term "Rock" attached to a genre I don't think it's farfetched of me to think the album might actually "rock out" at some point. If Slint is one of the biggest influences on the Post-Rock genre then why is it nearly every album I've listened to that has come out in the last ten years has nearly put me to sleep for being so boring? Kudos to Slint for not thinking that the term "Rock" was completely optional. __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too

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Dr.Seussicide FakingSuicideForApplause Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: I live in a van down by the river Posts: 1,365	Some awesome modern black metal. One of my favourites from this year. __________________ I'll stay if I ever could, and pick up your pieces babe, because there's never a perfect day. Don't fret, baby, we're simply growing And my darling, I wouldn't mind to die like this.

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Janszoon Mate, Spawn & Die Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Rapping Community Posts: 24,593	Bolt Thrower—"In Battle There Is No Law" (1988) Yes, these guys sing about roleplaying games, but holy crap is this music good! Heavy as hell by today's standards, I can't imagine what I would've thought of it if I heard it back in 88. __________________ A Night in the Life of the Invisible Man Time & Place 25 Albums You Should Hear Before the Moon Crashes into the Earth and We All Die last.fm

09-01-2010, 06:35 AM	#5102 (permalink)
Bulldog why bother? Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: UK Posts: 4,840	Lissie - Catching a Tiger Besides a lull in the middle of it, this is a pretty good folk-rock album, and certainly nowhere near as dull as a lot of other modern takes on the genre I've heard are. Even if it's a bit too long for its own good, an impressive debut - the lass is definitely one for the future.

09-01-2010, 03:32 PM	#5106 (permalink)
~~James~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 4,483	Om-Conference Of The Birds Awesome album from ex bassist and ex drummer of Sleep. Very bass and drum heavy making the album very powerful. Amazing album. Bjork-Vespertine Often the overlooked album of Bjork's holy trinity which is stupid as it's probably my favourite. Vespertine is a beautiful album that leaves me drifting off to a fantasy fairytale world. Half Man Half Biscuit-Back In the DHSS Half Man Half Biscuit are one of the few bands who can blend hilarious lyrics with good music.His songs are impressive but funny at the same time and this is his most accompliished album. Tall Dwarves-3 EPs The household indie pop of Tall Dwarves is always enjoyable(although imo Toy Love are better)and this collection of EPs is great. One of those albums that's so good you don't notice the bad production.