Albums You're Digging II

**Goofle** · 05-01-2013, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Engine

Really digging this throwback, even the sax

ll by Desire

Checking this out later.

^ That is my shit.

Esplendor Geométrico - Comisario de la luz / Blanco de fuerza (1985)

Pretty intense Industrial/Noise record. Heavy bass, looped noise/drums and quite a bit of variety between each track.

Heard a few other of his albums/compilations and for the most part they maintain my enjoyment, but this is probably my favourite actual album of his so far.

**Frownland** · 05-01-2013, 06:26 PM

Combat Astronomy - Kundalini Apocalypse

Some really good progressive jazz metal in the likes of Zu. This is quite a bit like their last album Flak Planet, but Kundalini Apocalypse has far more layers. It's heavy, jazzy and catchy.

blackdragon123 · 05-02-2013, 04:15 AM

May be a compilation but Green Day's International Superhits! is doin' it for me at the mo.

duga · 05-02-2013, 12:50 PM

The Besnard Lakes - Until In Excess, Imperceptible UFO

God damn...so so good. These guys keep getting better with every album. It seems they figure out what they do best with each album they release, and instead of resulting in music that sounds the same, they explore those areas even more. This is way better than I could have expected, and I loved their last album The Besnard Lakes are the Roaring Night (also highly recommended). This time around, they beef up their atmospheric emotive side but keep their indie roots going strong, creating a pretty original sound. I'm on my second listen and I'll probably listen to it again before the day is up.

sidewinder · 05-02-2013, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by duga

The Besnard Lakes - Until In Excess, Imperceptible UFO

God damn...so so good. These guys keep getting better with every album. It seems they figure out what they do best with each album they release, and instead of resulting in music that sounds the same, they explore those areas even more. This is way better than I could have expected, and I loved their last album The Besnard Lakes are the Roaring Night (also highly recommended). This time around, they beef up their atmospheric emotive side but keep their indie roots going strong, creating a pretty original sound. I'm on my second listen and I'll probably listen to it again before the day is up.

I don't put much stock in RYM ratings, but they've got the albums rated best to worst starting with the debut. So far I've only heard the first two, and much preferred the first one. I haven't gone back to the second album for a second listen yet. But because I was sitting here at work without playing any music, I just put this new one on.

duga · 05-02-2013, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by sidewinder

I don't put much stock in RYM ratings, but they've got the albums rated best to worst starting with the debut. So far I've only heard the first two, and much preferred the first one. I haven't gone back to the second album for a second listen yet. But because I was sitting here at work without playing any music, I just put this new one on.

That's interesting...I thought their second was better. Of course, I started with that one so maybe that had an impact on my opinion. Plus, I love atmosphere more than anything. The second album had more of it...and their new has even more. This is good for me.

I'm interested to know what you think once you've given it a listen.

sidewinder · 05-02-2013, 03:02 PM

See I'm less into atmospheric stuff, that explains it. Wrapping up the last track now, and as a whole I think I liked this album better than ...Are the Dark Horse, but it's still too atmospheric for my tastes at the moment. I got bored with post-rock a few years ago because it was all the same mood from every band. I just found the first album a lot more interesting and rock-based which is what I like more. I thought the new album was fine enough just not what I'm looking for.

SATCHMO · 05-02-2013, 10:30 PM

Various Artist - The Rza Presents Shaolin Soul Selection vol. 1

You know when you take Wu Tang mastermind The RZA and give him free reign of the vault at Stax Records the outcome is going to be some great Wu-Tang inspired soul music.

Justthefacts · 05-02-2013, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Janszoon

Heh. I was just looking at the track listing. Is "Degausser" their answer to "Debaser"?

But seriously, I may have to check it out at some point based on your recommendation. Not to mention the song RVCA posted seemed to have a bit of a Church influence to it which I certainly appreciated.

So have you listened to it yet? We need more discussion.

**Janszoon** · 05-02-2013, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Slow Groove

So have you listened to it yet? We need more discussion.

lol. I said "I may have to check it out at some point", I didn't mean to imply that "at some point" was happening within the next day or two.

05-01-2013, 06:26 PM	#9452 (permalink)
Frownland SOPHIE FOREVER Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: East of the Southern North American West Posts: 35,541	Combat Astronomy - Kundalini Apocalypse Some really good progressive jazz metal in the likes of Zu. This is quite a bit like their last album Flak Planet, but Kundalini Apocalypse has far more layers. It's heavy, jazzy and catchy. __________________ 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

05-02-2013, 04:15 AM	#9453 (permalink)
blackdragon123 don't be no bojangles Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Wales Posts: 496	May be a compilation but Green Day's International Superhits! is doin' it for me at the mo. __________________ 'Well, I'm a common working man, With a half of bitter, bread and jam, And if it pleases me, I'll put one on ya man, When the copper fades away!' - Jethro Tull

05-02-2013, 12:50 PM	#9454 (permalink)
duga MB quadrant's JM Vincent Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 3,762	The Besnard Lakes - Until In Excess, Imperceptible UFO God damn...so so good. These guys keep getting better with every album. It seems they figure out what they do best with each album they release, and instead of resulting in music that sounds the same, they explore those areas even more. This is way better than I could have expected, and I loved their last album The Besnard Lakes are the Roaring Night (also highly recommended). This time around, they beef up their atmospheric emotive side but keep their indie roots going strong, creating a pretty original sound. I'm on my second listen and I'll probably listen to it again before the day is up. __________________ Confusion will be my epitaph...

05-02-2013, 03:02 PM	#9457 (permalink)
sidewinder Engorged Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,536	See I'm less into atmospheric stuff, that explains it. Wrapping up the last track now, and as a whole I think I liked this album better than ...Are the Dark Horse, but it's still too atmospheric for my tastes at the moment. I got bored with post-rock a few years ago because it was all the same mood from every band. I just found the first album a lot more interesting and rock-based which is what I like more. I thought the new album was fine enough just not what I'm looking for. __________________ 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.

05-02-2013, 10:30 PM	#9458 (permalink)
SATCHMO Al Dente Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 4,708	Various Artist - The Rza Presents Shaolin Soul Selection vol. 1 You know when you take Wu Tang mastermind The RZA and give him free reign of the vault at Stax Records the outcome is going to be some great Wu-Tang inspired soul music.