Albums You're Digging II

RVCA · 05-15-2012, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by LoathsomePete

Your description intrigued me and I have to say I will definitely be coming back to this one. It's great for late night reading background music.

Sweet! Yeah, this and Black Earth have been my go-to reading/homework albums.

Blarobbarg · 05-15-2012, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by RVCA

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The Caretaker - An Empty Bliss Beyond This World

I downloaded this ages ago (thanks to Canwll, I believe) but it has grown to be my all-time favorite ambient album. Imagine a soundtrack pieced together from a patchwork of polite, downbeat jazz samples from the Dixieland era. Sounds boring right? Except it's ****ing not. It's amazing and creepy and soothing and awmghgusd****

Could be straight out of BioShock, to be honest.

Guess I'll have to listen to this. Sounds great. Thanks for the recommendation!

CanwllCorfe · 05-17-2012, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by RVCA

The Caretaker - An Empty Bliss Beyond This World

I downloaded this ages ago (thanks to Canwll, I believe) but it has grown to be my all-time favorite ambient album. Imagine a soundtrack pieced together from a patchwork of polite, downbeat jazz samples from the Dixieland era. Sounds boring right? Except it's ****ing not. It's amazing and creepy and soothing and awmghgusd****

Could be straight out of BioShock, to be honest.

I'm glad you like it!

I got a few of his albums and this one was the definite winner for me, though his last release is quite good too. I can't recall the name right now. I know it's based around samples of Franz Schubert though.

~~Itunesucks~~ · 05-17-2012, 09:36 AM

Damaged- Black Flag

Emergency and I- Dismemberment Plan

Takes a few listens to really get but there are a ton of good tracks on here.

Deserter's Songs- Mercury Rev

A bit of a Flaming Lips sound to them for a more popular reference. I don't care for the Flaming Lips but I feel that these guys are really good at taking you on a long, relaxed and mystical journey.

Blarobbarg · 05-17-2012, 12:01 PM

Well I've listened to The Caretaker's An Empty Bliss Beyond This World. I'd listened to it when it came out and thought it was okay back then. Listened to it the other day and thought it was... still okay. Thought better of it, but wasn't blown away.

BUT.

I'm listening to A Stairway To The Stars right now and it is waaaay better than An Empty Bliss. In my opinion, anyway. My problem with An Empty Bliss is that it skips. Literally. The Caretaker has the old jazz records he samples literally skip and repeat over and over, and though that gives it a very cool atmosphere, it gets boring. A Stairway To The Stars, however, is constantly changing and different and new. He uses less straight-up samples and mixes his own ambient pieces with the sampled jazz and classical. He alters the old records more dramatically in cool ways. This record is fantastic, listen to it!

duga · 05-17-2012, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Zer0

Broadcast - HaHa Sound (2003)
I'm hooked on this album at the moment. It's weird and psychedelic yet has a strange childish innocence to it. Trish's 60's-inspired vocals also sound fantastic against the varied assortment of sounds.

This album is amazing. All their albums are pretty good, though...except the one where they collaborated with the Focus Group. It got rave reviews, but I just can't get into it. I can't decide if this is my favorite or if I like Tender Buttons better.

I was pretty heartbroken when Trish died. Sad thing is, this band is not widely known, so no one shared in my sadness.

Sneer · 05-17-2012, 08:21 PM

Roy Montgomery - Temple IV

Great album this. Montgomery's performed with members of Bardo Pond as Hash Jar Tempo, which is where I first came to hear of him, and his solo work isn't dissimilar to the throbbing psychedelia found on a HJT album. This one in particular really delivers a punch, and whilst it may be a cliché, with the aid of a good pair of headphones it really does take you somewhere else.

Blarobbarg · 05-18-2012, 11:27 PM

Clutch, Transnational Speedway League: Anthems, Anecdotes, and Undeniable Truths

Revisited this just awhile ago. Forgot how incredibly pissed this is. Despite Clutch's current stoner rock/blues metal/whatever, they used to be totally hardcore. This is a straight-up, come-at-me-if-you-dare, fists swinging, hardcore punk album. With stoner influences. Thought it was waaaaaay better than the last time I listened to it.

Clutch, Live At The Googolplex

Another revisit. Unlike the last, I've always thought this was great. It's actually NOT recorded at "The Googolplex," that's just the name. The songs were all recorded at various gigs and spliced together. Still, it sounds seamless. This was farther along in their career, but not quite totally bluesy yet. As a result, it's less intense that Transnational, but still sounds... shouty. Also adds really interesting psychedelic twists to songs that did not have them before. Love it.

Codeine, The White Birch

Apparently, this is "slowcore." I've always laughed at that so-called "genre," but this doesn't have me laughing. In fact, it's quite depressing, but in the best possible way. Suuuuuuper slow tempos, but with great technique. Gotta give props on the drums, too. It's very hard to make slow drums sound excellent, but the drummer pulls it off.
Sound-wise, the album sticks to the typical 90's alternative rock schtick of quiet-loud-quiet-loud, but they do it very very well. Definitely check it out.

I have several more, but this will do for now.

Ravenheart · 05-18-2012, 11:34 PM

David Bowie - Low

Amazingly eclectic and ahead of its time. Some fans are critical of Low, but I find its ambitions and experimentations amazing. Helped pave the way for various post-punk and electronic bands.

Faith and the Muse - Evidence of Heaven

A breathtaking mix of lo-fi Gothic, darkwave, celtic, folk, and post-punk. One of my favorite bands right now.

Paedantic Basterd · 05-19-2012, 04:33 PM

Cheveu - 1000 (2011)

Oh ****. Excellent, diverse post/synth/art punk album. It's sick and angry sounding. I'd say that if you like Wire's 154, then you'll like this.

Oh, and there's a sick as **** cover of Ice Ice Baby (of all things).

05-17-2012, 12:01 PM	#8115 (permalink)
Blarobbarg Do good. Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Posts: 2,065	Well I've listened to The Caretaker's An Empty Bliss Beyond This World. I'd listened to it when it came out and thought it was okay back then. Listened to it the other day and thought it was... still okay. Thought better of it, but wasn't blown away. BUT. I'm listening to A Stairway To The Stars right now and it is waaaay better than An Empty Bliss. In my opinion, anyway. My problem with An Empty Bliss is that it skips. Literally. The Caretaker has the old jazz records he samples literally skip and repeat over and over, and though that gives it a very cool atmosphere, it gets boring. A Stairway To The Stars, however, is constantly changing and different and new. He uses less straight-up samples and mixes his own ambient pieces with the sampled jazz and classical. He alters the old records more dramatically in cool ways. This record is fantastic, listen to it! __________________ https://rateyourmusic.com/~Blarobbarg ｡･::･ﾟ★,｡･::･ﾟ☆　^my RYM^　｡･::･ﾟ★,｡･::･ﾟ☆ (◠‿◠✿)

05-17-2012, 08:21 PM	#8117 (permalink)
Sneer Let it drip Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 5,430	Roy Montgomery - Temple IV Great album this. Montgomery's performed with members of Bardo Pond as Hash Jar Tempo, which is where I first came to hear of him, and his solo work isn't dissimilar to the throbbing psychedelia found on a HJT album. This one in particular really delivers a punch, and whilst it may be a cliché, with the aid of a good pair of headphones it really does take you somewhere else. __________________ LastFM Sneer's Emporium of Sound Fright Team radio show

05-18-2012, 11:27 PM	#8118 (permalink)
Blarobbarg Do good. Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Posts: 2,065	Clutch, Transnational Speedway League: Anthems, Anecdotes, and Undeniable Truths Revisited this just awhile ago. Forgot how incredibly pissed this is. Despite Clutch's current stoner rock/blues metal/whatever, they used to be totally hardcore. This is a straight-up, come-at-me-if-you-dare, fists swinging, hardcore punk album. With stoner influences. Thought it was waaaaaay better than the last time I listened to it. Clutch, Live At The Googolplex Another revisit. Unlike the last, I've always thought this was great. It's actually NOT recorded at "The Googolplex," that's just the name. The songs were all recorded at various gigs and spliced together. Still, it sounds seamless. This was farther along in their career, but not quite totally bluesy yet. As a result, it's less intense that Transnational, but still sounds... shouty. Also adds really interesting psychedelic twists to songs that did not have them before. Love it. Codeine, The White Birch Apparently, this is "slowcore." I've always laughed at that so-called "genre," but this doesn't have me laughing. In fact, it's quite depressing, but in the best possible way. Suuuuuuper slow tempos, but with great technique. Gotta give props on the drums, too. It's very hard to make slow drums sound excellent, but the drummer pulls it off. Sound-wise, the album sticks to the typical 90's alternative rock schtick of quiet-loud-quiet-loud, but they do it very very well. Definitely check it out. I have several more, but this will do for now. __________________ https://rateyourmusic.com/~Blarobbarg ｡･::･ﾟ★,｡･::･ﾟ☆　^my RYM^　｡･::･ﾟ★,｡･::･ﾟ☆ (◠‿◠✿)

05-18-2012, 11:34 PM	#8119 (permalink)
Ravenheart Music Addict Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 68	David Bowie - Low Amazingly eclectic and ahead of its time. Some fans are critical of Low, but I find its ambitions and experimentations amazing. Helped pave the way for various post-punk and electronic bands. Faith and the Muse - Evidence of Heaven A breathtaking mix of lo-fi Gothic, darkwave, celtic, folk, and post-punk. One of my favorite bands right now. __________________ Last.fm

05-17-2012, 09:36 AM	#8114 (permalink)
~~Itunesucks~~ Account Disabled Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 69	Damaged- Black Flag Emergency and I- Dismemberment Plan Takes a few listens to really get but there are a ton of good tracks on here. Deserter's Songs- Mercury Rev A bit of a Flaming Lips sound to them for a more popular reference. I don't care for the Flaming Lips but I feel that these guys are really good at taking you on a long, relaxed and mystical journey.

05-19-2012, 04:33 PM	#8120 (permalink)
Paedantic Basterd Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 5,184	Cheveu - 1000 (2011) Oh **. Excellent, diverse post/synth/art punk album. It's sick and angry sounding. I'd say that if you like Wire's 154, then you'll like this. Oh, and there's a sick as ** cover of Ice Ice Baby (of all things).