The Monthly Music Trading Post

The Fascinating Turnip · 07-28-2010, 04:18 PM

XTC - Drums & Wires

It started well enough with the fun, quirky, and in a way robotic We’re Only Making Plans For Nigel. Unfortunately I find it never stopped being quirky and robotic, and it got tiresome for me.

Perhaps I just wasn’t in the mood, but I grew weary of silly singing and silly synth playing. Especially the bloody singing.

I tried to fully listen to the album several times and couldn’t. It bored the hell out of me. It doesn’t mean I won’t eventually like it, but as of now, I don’t have the patience for it.

I don’t like to review an album until I’ve played it to death, and I don’t like to review albums I don’t like, but it’s part of the trading post and I couldn’t bear listening to the album more than I have. I tried to like this and I failed.

I'm sure if I was quite laconic, but I had nothing else to say and I had to say something.

OctaneHugo · 07-28-2010, 04:36 PM

You hurt me. In my heart.

Stone Birds · 07-28-2010, 04:59 PM

RoemerMW still hasn't reviewed the album i sent him

The Fascinating Turnip · 07-28-2010, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OctaneHugo

You hurt me. In my heart.

You see, I was afraid of that.

I like listening to albums until I either like them or feel like I can't like them at all and have to give up before I review them.

Bulldog · 07-31-2010, 02:58 PM

Right, let's see if we can't drum up a bit of interest in the next trade eh. I'm still due a word or two on the album I got from this one, so I'll see if I can start it sometime around Wednesday.

Needless to say, I'll be taking part in the next one, and I've already had a PM from BoardsOfCanada stating an interest too. There'll be a theme, but I haven't decided what it'll be yet.

Anyone else up for another go at this then?

~~James~~ · 07-31-2010, 03:05 PM

I'm up for it obviously, I always am. Also I should get my reviews up soon.

OctaneHugo · 07-31-2010, 03:12 PM

O'll 'ave reviews up soon guvnah

Oi'm inresed in the nex' one, too

Bulldog · 07-31-2010, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by James

I'm up for it obviously, I always am. Also I should get my reviews up soon.

Quote:

Originally Posted by OctaneHugo

O'll 'ave reviews up soon guvnah

Oi'm inresed in the nex' one, too

Glad to hear it sirs

I'll have mine up after I've had the chance to listen to the album a couple of times. Sometime tomorrow's my guess.

Bulldog · 08-01-2010, 05:45 PM

Alright, so I haven't listened to my album yet. I definitely won't let this one slip through my fingers though

Anyway, who else wants in on the next trade? Surely at least a few more of you?

NumberNineDream · 08-01-2010, 06:28 PM

^ That's good to hear

I've given mine more than a couple of spins, but I'm not sure I can review it yet. It won't be long though.
Oh, and I want in for the next one.

07-28-2010, 04:36 PM	#1462 (permalink)
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07-31-2010, 03:12 PM	#1467 (permalink)
OctaneHugo Goes back & does it again Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: philadelphia Posts: 807	O'll 'ave reviews up soon guvnah Oi'm inresed in the nex' one, too __________________ If Any Major Dude Has Yet To Tell You, Click Here

08-01-2010, 06:28 PM	#1470 (permalink)
NumberNineDream Blue Bleezin' Blind Drunk Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: The land of the largest wine glass (aka Lebanon) Posts: 2,200	^ That's good to hear I've given mine more than a couple of spins, but I'm not sure I can review it yet. It won't be long though. Oh, and I want in for the next one. __________________ Do cats eat bats? Do cats eat bats?Do cats eat bats? Do cats eat bats? Do cats eat bats? Do cats eat bats? Do cats eat bats?Do cats eat bats? Do cats eat bats?Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats?Do bats eat cats?Do bats eat cats?Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats?Do bats eat cats?Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats? Do bats eat cats? Welcome to the Black Lodge

07-28-2010, 04:18 PM	#1461 (permalink)
The Fascinating Turnip Moper Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 510	*XTC - Drums & Wires* It started well enough with the fun, quirky, and in a way robotic *We’re Only Making Plans For Nigel*. Unfortunately I find it never stopped being quirky and robotic, and it got tiresome for me. Perhaps I just wasn’t in the mood, but I grew weary of silly singing and silly synth playing. Especially the bloody singing. I tried to fully listen to the album several times and couldn’t. It bored the hell out of me. It doesn’t mean I won’t eventually like it, but as of now, I don’t have the patience for it. I don’t like to review an album until I’ve played it to death, and I don’t like to review albums I don’t like, but it’s part of the trading post and I couldn’t bear listening to the album more than I have. I tried to like this and I failed. I'm sure if I was quite laconic, but I had nothing else to say and I had to say something.

07-31-2010, 02:58 PM	#1465 (permalink)
Bulldog why bother? Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: UK Posts: 4,840	Right, let's see if we can't drum up a bit of interest in the next trade eh. I'm still due a word or two on the album I got from this one, so I'll see if I can start it sometime around Wednesday. Needless to say, I'll be taking part in the next one, and I've already had a PM from BoardsOfCanada stating an interest too. There'll be a theme, but I haven't decided what it'll be yet. Anyone else up for another go at this then?

07-31-2010, 03:05 PM	#1466 (permalink)
~~James~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 4,483	I'm up for it obviously, I always am. Also I should get my reviews up soon.

08-01-2010, 05:45 PM	#1469 (permalink)
Bulldog why bother? Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: UK Posts: 4,840	Alright, so I haven't listened to my album yet. I definitely won't let this one slip through my fingers though Anyway, who else wants in on the next trade? Surely at least a few more of you?