The Monthly Music Trading Post

Bulldog · 08-22-2010, 04:41 PM

^ Good to see another review. That makes it only 2 more to come in. If whoever's still due to type something about their album up here could do so, it'd be awesome if we could feedback on every album before starting the new trade.

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Originally Posted by dankrsta

^I'm glad you found it interesting. I agree, the post-rock tag can be applied to this only very broadly, mainly as a time frame. It's interesting to me that you felt an industrial vibe there. That metallic feel of 'Underdog' (which is probably my favorite) and other tracks, I usually associate with that weird tunings one can find in early Sonic Youth and Glenn Branca, that hollow sound. But, yeah, metallic, industrial...I can see the connection, except, that vibe is gained with traditional rock instruments (guitars mainly). And, yeah, the best tracks are those where that improvisation is utilized in concrete structures and 'Snowy' is truly epic. It's really sad that they haven't recorded anything else.

Sure, I'll check out Manafon by David Sylvian. I've heard very little by him, but he was always one of those musicians I've been meaning to explore. Thanks.

Well, industrial in the sense that the album reminde me of Einsturzende Neubauten who, incidentally, I haven't listened to in waaaaay too long. The whole album sounded like some industrial form of jazzy post-rock to me...or at least the longer cuts did.

Also, I doubt you'll have much trouble finding a link, but I'm here if you need one. If all you've heard of David Sylvian is his work with Japan or Secrets Of the Beehive, be prepared for something hella different - Manafon has that same industrial/jazzy vibe I talked about in the review to it, so it's something you might quite dig.

CanwllCorfe · 08-22-2010, 12:35 AM

Bannister sent me:

Agent Orange - Living in Darkness

Considering I know pretty much nothing about Punk at all, I had not a clue what to expect. I knew a little bit of hardcore like The Casualties (because some kid I went to school with crazy hair always had their patch on his back). But when I'd finally got it and saw song names like Bloodstains, Too Young to Die, and Everything Turns Grey.. I was pretty excited.

The opening song Bloodstains really floored me. Dark lyrics, a hell of a lot of energy, and an old charm which I kind of lack. I mean, Bathory - Bathory is from 84' but that's about the oldest thing I have. From song to song it really varies and they're bringing other stuff to the table. More than just Punk. What are the other influences? Damned if I know. At some points it almost reminds me of Surf music, at some points I wonder if maybe I have heard some Punk before back when I was very young, and then at some points I get blindsided by screaming like in Bloodstains (note: I did not go in order.. like usual). Being the big "dark music" face that I am, I had no idea "surf rock" (is that what it's called?) would ever get even close to what I'd enjoy, but this is coming from the guy who at once said he hated Folk.. but now has a Folk artist as one of his most played. But I really am surprised on how this sounds for being almost 10 years older than I am. I really wish I could have been there to see the parent's faces when they heard stuff like this. Must've been great.

Well, I'd like to say more but I can't. I was hoping to make comparisons but since I know **** about the genre, that makes it impossible. Well.. I do hear some Hardcore influence which is nice. Or maybe, this influenced Hardcore

See what I did there? I'm not used to listening to albums like this that really come from the beginning of a genre's creation. Except for what I already listen to. Overall I enjoyed it a hell of a lot more than I thought I would, especially the darker and faster songs. I think that comes from me going to what I know. But yes. I'd suggest this to pretty much anyone. Especially YOU. Thanks Bananister!

CanwllCorfe · 08-22-2010, 04:47 PM

I'm in for the next one! Will it be themed?

Bulldog · 08-22-2010, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by CanwllCorfe

I'm in for the next one! Will it be themed?

Maybe. I'm thinking about another dose of the old 'broaden your swap partner's musical horizons' theme again, but if anyone's got a better idea, feel free to say so here and I'll think about it

To recap, here's the list for the next trade;

Abdullah424
Bob
Bulldog
Canwllcorfe
Dankrsta
DayvanCowboy
DrSeussicide
James
JTWilliams
NumberNineDream
OctaneHugo
Zarko

Dayvan Cowboy · 08-23-2010, 09:16 AM

I got my name changed, BTW.

just saying'

Bulldog · 08-23-2010, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Dayvan Cowboy

I got my name changed, BTW.

just saying'

Who the hell are you

I'll be out from Tuesday evening through to Thursday morning, so anyone yet to get their reviews in's gonna have a bit more time to do so.

duga · 08-23-2010, 09:36 AM

OctaneHugo, you must have quite a few reviews building up there. *Cough* you didn't review mine *cough*.

OctaneHugo · 08-24-2010, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by duga

OctaneHugo, you must have quite a few reviews building up there. *Cough* you didn't review mine *cough*.

You sent me Infected Mushroom, right? I reviewed that.

I'm going to get Antonio's album reviewed today, my headphones broke so I have to play sh‎it through my speakers. Have to wait till people bugger off for a while.

~~James~~ · 08-24-2010, 01:43 PM

I vote for an EP theme.

bob. · 08-24-2010, 02:02 PM

i think there would have to be an agreed upon definition of "EP"

08-22-2010, 12:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
CanwllCorfe Quiet Man in the Corner Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Pocono Mountains Posts: 2,480	Bannister sent me: Agent Orange - Living in Darkness Considering I know pretty much nothing about Punk at all, I had not a clue what to expect. I knew a little bit of hardcore like The Casualties (because some kid I went to school with crazy hair always had their patch on his back). But when I'd finally got it and saw song names like Bloodstains, Too Young to Die, and Everything Turns Grey.. I was pretty excited. The opening song Bloodstains really floored me. Dark lyrics, a hell of a lot of energy, and an old charm which I kind of lack. I mean, Bathory - Bathory is from 84' but that's about the oldest thing I have. From song to song it really varies and they're bringing other stuff to the table. More than just Punk. What are the other influences? Damned if I know. At some points it almost reminds me of Surf music, at some points I wonder if maybe I have heard some Punk before back when I was very young, and then at some points I get blindsided by screaming like in Bloodstains (note: I did not go in order.. like usual). Being the big "dark music" face that I am, I had no idea "surf rock" (is that what it's called?) would ever get even close to what I'd enjoy, but this is coming from the guy who at once said he hated Folk.. but now has a Folk artist as one of his most played. But I really am surprised on how this sounds for being almost 10 years older than I am. I really wish I could have been there to see the parent's faces when they heard stuff like this. Must've been great. Well, I'd like to say more but I can't. I was hoping to make comparisons but since I know **** about the genre, that makes it impossible. Well.. I do hear some Hardcore influence which is nice. Or maybe, this influenced Hardcore See what I did there? I'm not used to listening to albums like this that really come from the beginning of a genre's creation. Except for what I already listen to. Overall I enjoyed it a hell of a lot more than I thought I would, especially the darker and faster songs. I think that comes from me going to what I know. But yes. I'd suggest this to pretty much anyone. Especially YOU. Thanks Bananister! __________________ Your eyes were never yet let in to see the majesty and riches of the mind, but dwell in darkness; for your God is blind.

08-22-2010, 04:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
CanwllCorfe Quiet Man in the Corner Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Pocono Mountains Posts: 2,480	I'm in for the next one! Will it be themed? __________________ Your eyes were never yet let in to see the majesty and riches of the mind, but dwell in darkness; for your God is blind.

08-23-2010, 09:36 AM	#7 (permalink)
duga MB quadrant's JM Vincent Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 3,762	OctaneHugo, you must have quite a few reviews building up there. Cough you didn't review mine cough. __________________ Confusion will be my epitaph...

08-24-2010, 02:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
bob. Still sends his reguards. Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Trying to get out of the cat town.... Posts: 5,039	i think there would have to be an agreed upon definition of "EP" __________________ A kiss is the beginning of cannibalism. Reach out, pierce the fine fabric of the sheltering sky, take repose.

08-23-2010, 09:16 AM	#5 (permalink)
Dayvan Cowboy Basscadet Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Antarctica Posts: 1,258	I got my name changed, BTW. just saying'

08-24-2010, 01:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
~~James~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Scotland Posts: 4,483	I vote for an EP theme.