Albums You're Digging II

**Janszoon** · 08-04-2011, 11:59 PM

^Wow. I had no idea that album existed but it sounds like it would be great.

LoathsomePete · 08-05-2011, 12:21 AM

Kendrick Lamar - Section.80 (2011)

Compton emcee who's only in his early to mid 20's debut album, and what an album it is. Compton has always been an epicenter for gangsta hip hop, however this is very far from its predecessors. In fact, this seems to be the exact opposite of say Straight Outta Compton (1988) by N.W.A. yet despite not being a carbon copy, or even meaningful imitation, the album really does take on a life of its own. Kendrick is more of an introverted individual who has spent more time looking for the answers to life within himself. Many of the songs are about trying to find his place in this ever-changing world, a feeling that many Gen Y-ers can sympathize with. Yet despite his tendencies to lean towards introverted self examination he isn't above just have a good time and writing songs about it. I think that's definitely his strength, his ability to play to multiple audiences at the same time. His nasal voice will probably be the deciding factor for some people, but he has a great flow, great writing style, and even if you don't like the songs, you have to respect the beats, cause god damn.

You'll definitely want to get in on this if you like hip hop.

Sneer · 08-05-2011, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LoathsomePete

Kendrick Lamar - Section.80 (2011)

You'll definitely want to get in on this if you like hip hop.

Yep.

LoathsomePete · 08-05-2011, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stu

Yep.

Word, son.

~~Sansa Stark~~ · 08-05-2011, 08:33 AM

The Good, The Bad, And the Queen

I've been holding off on listening to this for years,because it has so many things against it

1. It's by a super group that includes Damon Albarn and my favourite bassist of all time, Paul Simonon.
2. I regarded it as a potentially ****ty post-Clash outfit, stupidly and those are terrible and I don't want my favourite band (and its equally holy members) to be tainted for me

Which is really stupid, because it's really a terrific album, pretty much all I've been listening to for the past week. I don't think Damon ever disappoints, honestly.

Paedantic Basterd · 08-05-2011, 10:03 AM

I quite enjoy that album. It always goes by faster than I expect it to.

Bulldog · 08-05-2011, 01:08 PM

Anna Nalick - Wreck Of the Day

A few ok songs, but otherwise it's far too bland for my liking, veering dangerously close to sounding a bit like Alanis Morrisette. Dunno what possessed me to get hold of this - maybe I was suffering concussion at the time or something.

The Beautiful South - Quench

Much as I like these guys, often their albums suffer the same pitfalls a lot of pop albums with great, catchy singles on them do - a few really, really good songs surrounded by mediocrity. This one's an exception though - just a great, upbeat little pop album through and through. Gotta wuv it.

Urban Hat€monger ? · 08-05-2011, 01:26 PM

This is amazing, How the hell have I not heard of this band before now?

This is what P.I.L's Metal Box album would have sounded like if they had a female singer & wrote pop songs aimed at dancefloors in trendy clubs.

tzero · 08-05-2011, 09:03 PM

Walk Among Us-The Misfits
I love the dark horrish lyrics of Danzig(sp), and it was so easy to get into.

noise · 08-05-2011, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Bulldog

The Beautiful South - Quench

Much as I like these guys, often their albums suffer the same pitfalls a lot of pop albums with great, catchy singles on them do - a few really, really good songs surrounded by mediocrity. This one's an exception though - just a great, upbeat little pop album through and through. Gotta wuv it.

Definitely one of their better albums, but none compare to 0890. It's just too good.

08-04-2011, 11:59 PM	#7191 (permalink)
Janszoon Mate, Spawn & Die Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Rapping Community Posts: 24,593	^Wow. I had no idea that album existed but it sounds like it would be great. __________________ 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

08-05-2011, 12:21 AM	#7192 (permalink)
LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	Kendrick Lamar - Section.80 (2011) Compton emcee who's only in his early to mid 20's debut album, and what an album it is. Compton has always been an epicenter for gangsta hip hop, however this is very far from its predecessors. In fact, this seems to be the exact opposite of say Straight Outta Compton (1988) by N.W.A. yet despite not being a carbon copy, or even meaningful imitation, the album really does take on a life of its own. Kendrick is more of an introverted individual who has spent more time looking for the answers to life within himself. Many of the songs are about trying to find his place in this ever-changing world, a feeling that many Gen Y-ers can sympathize with. Yet despite his tendencies to lean towards introverted self examination he isn't above just have a good time and writing songs about it. I think that's definitely his strength, his ability to play to multiple audiences at the same time. His nasal voice will probably be the deciding factor for some people, but he has a great flow, great writing style, and even if you don't like the songs, you have to respect the beats, cause god damn. You'll definitely want to get in on this if you like hip hop. __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too

08-05-2011, 01:26 PM	#7198 (permalink)
Urban Hat€monger ? The Sexual Intellectual Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Somewhere cooler than you Posts: 18,605	This is amazing, How the hell have I not heard of this band before now? This is what P.I.L's Metal Box album would have sounded like if they had a female singer & wrote pop songs aimed at dancefloors in trendy clubs. __________________ Urb's RYM Stuff Most people sell their soul to the devil, but the devil sells his soul to Nick Cave.

08-05-2011, 08:33 AM	#7195 (permalink)
~~Sansa Stark~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: The Eyrie, Vale of Arryn, Westeros Posts: 3,234	The Good, The Bad, And the Queen I've been holding off on listening to this for years,because it has so many things against it 1. It's by a super group that includes Damon Albarn and my favourite bassist of all time, Paul Simonon. 2. I regarded it as a potentially ****ty post-Clash outfit, stupidly and those are terrible and I don't want my favourite band (and its equally holy members) to be tainted for me Which is really stupid, because it's really a terrific album, pretty much all I've been listening to for the past week. I don't think Damon ever disappoints, honestly.

08-05-2011, 10:03 AM	#7196 (permalink)
Paedantic Basterd Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 5,184	I quite enjoy that album. It always goes by faster than I expect it to.

08-05-2011, 01:08 PM	#7197 (permalink)
Bulldog why bother? Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: UK Posts: 4,840	Anna Nalick - Wreck Of the Day A few ok songs, but otherwise it's far too bland for my liking, veering dangerously close to sounding a bit like Alanis Morrisette. Dunno what possessed me to get hold of this - maybe I was suffering concussion at the time or something. The Beautiful South - Quench Much as I like these guys, often their albums suffer the same pitfalls a lot of pop albums with great, catchy singles on them do - a few really, really good songs surrounded by mediocrity. This one's an exception though - just a great, upbeat little pop album through and through. Gotta wuv it.

08-05-2011, 09:03 PM	#7199 (permalink)
tzero Groupie Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 4	Walk Among Us-The Misfits I love the dark horrish lyrics of Danzig(sp), and it was so easy to get into.