Albums You're Digging II

**Frownland** · 02-21-2013, 07:45 PM

Zu - The Way of the Animal Powers

This is one of Zu's albums that I always sort of looked over and listen to sparingly. Today I was listening to it while I was doing a project where I had to watch the sunset and then the golden hour, and it blew me away. It very well could have been the result of staring at the sun for around fifteen minutes, but it probably isn't (I had sunglasses).

The album consists of the regular drums, bass, and saxophone, but also incorporates cello and vocals on one track. It's incredibly layered, which is something that I didn't notice on my initial listens of the album. Each of the bassy instruments (drums included) all combine within polyrhythms that are a bit repetitive on most songs, and the outcome is good on the ears.

Then again, it is Zu. How could I ever say anything bad about them?

Will-O'-The-Wisp · 02-22-2013, 12:47 AM

Strapping Young Lad - Alien
Devin Townsend Project - Deconstruction
Lamb of God - Wrath

sidewinder · 02-22-2013, 01:40 PM

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The Heads - Relaxing With... (1995)
Fuzzy, feel-good stoner rock 'n' roll. Apparently they have more psychedelic stuff than this but I figured their debut would be a great place to start. Next destination, Under The Stress Of A Headlong Dive.

I am digging this right now, thanks for posting it.

Also:

Parquet Courts - Light Up Gold (2012)
A new discovery this week via our local indie station, KEXP. I was commuting to work yesterday and heard the song "Borrowed Time" which sounded like a 70s punk throwback like The Clash or something (though I'm really not a big Clash fan). I streamed the album after getting to work and enjoyed the mixture of 70s, 80s and 90s punk and indie rock. I heard slight moments of Pavement and Meat Puppets in there but I feel the overall vibe is more 80s. Great punk album!

Zer0 · 02-22-2013, 04:45 PM

No problemo

I gave that Parquet Courts album a listen last week as well. I got a bit of a Guided By Voices and Pavement vibe off it only with more punk attitude thrown into the mix. It's not entirely consistent but there's some nice tunes on it, especially this:

sidewinder · 02-22-2013, 05:07 PM

^ Yeah, that song caught my attention on my second listen to the album today.

This and the rest of Wilderness' albums are really appealing to me lately.

Wilderness - (k)no(w)here (2008)

Roadidendren · 02-23-2013, 12:28 PM

Hi,

I like Nas and Damian's album from 2010: Distant Relatives. It broached on some good issues/topics. It was quite motivational and the blend of the two artists worked to their advantage. Lyrically it was very down to earth and at times educational (in a good way).

I think most people could find something to enjoy in this album.

TockTockTock · 02-23-2013, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Frownland

Zu - The Way of the Animal Powers

This is one of Zu's albums that I always sort of looked over and listen to sparingly. Today I was listening to it while I was doing a project where I had to watch the sunset and then the golden hour, and it blew me away. It very well could have been the result of staring at the sun for around fifteen minutes, but it probably isn't (I had sunglasses).

The album consists of the regular drums, bass, and saxophone, but also incorporates cello and vocals on one track. It's incredibly layered, which is something that I didn't notice on my initial listens of the album. Each of the bassy instruments (drums included) all combine within polyrhythms that are a bit repetitive on most songs, and the outcome is good on the ears.

Then again, it is Zu. How could I ever say anything bad about them?

I absolutely love that feeling. You know... when you discover the brilliance of an album that you have known about for a while. It's like a revelation or an epiphany. I actually went through the same thing yesterday with The Residents album, Not Available. I, like you with Zu, have always enjoyed the Residents, but for some reason I had never enjoyed Not Available... until I played it yesterday driving to college (30 minute drive). Something just clicked, and I got really into the album.

For some reason it almost always happens when I'm doing some sort of monotonous task, such as: cleaning, driving, studying, or anything else along those lines.

tashmirza · 02-23-2013, 03:56 PM

"Hi guys. Hope it's OK to post this.

Please help these awesome 12 year olds play Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2013 at Madison Square Garden in NYC! All you have to do is go to this link and leave a comment there and it will increase their chances! Thank you!

--->> Play Crossroads - Powered by Ernie Ball <<----

The Robotix
Location: Dallas, Tx, Los Angeles, Ca, & Tokyo, Japan
Genre:
Rock, Classic Rock, Blues
Members:
Yuto Miyazawa - Lead Guitar/Vocals (Age 12) ; Logan ""Robot"" Gladden - Drums/Piano/Vocals (age ; Angelina Baez - lead vocals (age 11); Brendan James - guitar/vocals (age 11); Jared Devino - bass/vocals (age 13); Jon Case"

**Goofle** · 02-23-2013, 04:00 PM

The Peculiar Pretzelmen - Uncanny Eyes

On a Dark Cabaret trip at the moment. This is the shit.

Camarasaur8 · 02-23-2013, 05:10 PM

The Who-Quadrophenia

A fascinating album, showcasing the talents of all four members of The Who; the escapist imagination of Pete, the character and (then-newfound) emotion of Roger's voice, the drug-fuelled lunacy of Keith and John, enhancing everything behind-the-scenes.

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Frownland SOPHIE FOREVER Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: East of the Southern North American West Posts: 35,541	Zu - The Way of the Animal Powers This is one of Zu's albums that I always sort of looked over and listen to sparingly. Today I was listening to it while I was doing a project where I had to watch the sunset and then the golden hour, and it blew me away. It very well could have been the result of staring at the sun for around fifteen minutes, but it probably isn't (I had sunglasses). The album consists of the regular drums, bass, and saxophone, but also incorporates cello and vocals on one track. It's incredibly layered, which is something that I didn't notice on my initial listens of the album. Each of the bassy instruments (drums included) all combine within polyrhythms that are a bit repetitive on most songs, and the outcome is good on the ears. Then again, it is Zu. How could I ever say anything bad about them? __________________ Studies show that when a given norm is changed in the face of the unchanging, the remaining contradictions will parallel the truth. d e a f b o x

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Zer0 ∞ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ireland Posts: 3,792	No problemo I gave that Parquet Courts album a listen last week as well. I got a bit of a Guided By Voices and Pavement vibe off it only with more punk attitude thrown into the mix. It's not entirely consistent but there's some nice tunes on it, especially this: __________________ Last FM \| RYM \| The Final Sound

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sidewinder Engorged Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,536	^ Yeah, that song caught my attention on my second listen to the album today. This and the rest of Wilderness' albums are really appealing to me lately. Wilderness - (k)no(w)here (2008) __________________ 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.

02-23-2013, 03:56 PM	#9228 (permalink)
tashmirza Groupie Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 1	The Robotix "Hi guys. Hope it's OK to post this. Please help these awesome 12 year olds play Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival 2013 at Madison Square Garden in NYC! All you have to do is go to this link and leave a comment there and it will increase their chances! Thank you! --->> Play Crossroads - Powered by Ernie Ball <<---- The Robotix Location: Dallas, Tx, Los Angeles, Ca, & Tokyo, Japan Genre: Rock, Classic Rock, Blues Members: Yuto Miyazawa - Lead Guitar/Vocals (Age 12) ; Logan ""Robot"" Gladden - Drums/Piano/Vocals (age ; Angelina Baez - lead vocals (age 11); Brendan James - guitar/vocals (age 11); Jared Devino - bass/vocals (age 13); Jon Case"

02-23-2013, 05:10 PM	#9230 (permalink)
Camarasaur8 Groupie Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: UK Posts: 2	The Who-Quadrophenia A fascinating album, showcasing the talents of all four members of The Who; the escapist imagination of Pete, the character and (then-newfound) emotion of Roger's voice, the drug-fuelled lunacy of Keith and John, enhancing everything behind-the-scenes. __________________ Sunrise doesn't last all morning...A cloudburst doesn't last all day...

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Will-O'-The-Wisp Groupie Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 15	Strapping Young Lad - Alien Devin Townsend Project - Deconstruction Lamb of God - Wrath

02-23-2013, 12:28 PM	#9226 (permalink)
Roadidendren Groupie Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 8	Hi, I like Nas and Damian's album from 2010: Distant Relatives. It broached on some good issues/topics. It was quite motivational and the blend of the two artists worked to their advantage. Lyrically it was very down to earth and at times educational (in a good way). I think most people could find something to enjoy in this album.