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gunnels · 05-22-2009, 10:42 PM

Yeah, that's the album art.
Mama Loi, Papa Loi is a favorite of mine as well. Personally I think that the muffled production simply adds to the albums mood, especially in Dambala.
Anyways, I'm glad I was able to give you something outside your norm.
I'll post my review of you album soon. =)

Bulldog · 05-23-2009, 11:25 AM

Cocoon - All My Friends Died In a Plane Crash
from Fasho

So, Fasho sent me the debut from the French indie/folk duo Cocoon. I've given it a couple of listens and must say it's actually quite good. Usually this kind of laid-back, paired-down production style isn't really my thing, but it's certainly lyrically and musically interesting enough to keep my attention throughout. They remind me a little of the Turn Brakes back when they were actually any good.

It's a bit early to pick out highlights, but overall a very enjoyable album. Thanks Fasho

sidewinder · 05-23-2009, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Pobodys_Nerfect

I liked it, what I was saying is that unlike other trip hop that becomes white noise, this defines itself and stays with me, a positive trait in music.

Excellent, glad to hear it. If you're so inclined, I would suggest exploring the album Duration next.

Pobodys_Nerfect sent me Bjørn Berge's I'm the Antipop.

It is a collection of cover songs performed on a 12-string guitar. There is some percussion involved too and it may be that Bjørn Berge performed everything on the album, I'm not sure. This is not a parody or fun album, it has a quite serious tone. Bjørn Berge's voice is very deep and powerful. The covers range from Rage Against the Machine, Morphine, Led Zeppelin and Red Hot Chili Peppers. Many I did not recognize and don't know who originally performed them. This is a good thing, because one it means that Bjørn Berge really puts his own style into the songs. I hardly recognized the RATM cover. The only real clue to the identity of any of the songs is in the lyrics, and I'm not too much of a lyric person. Some of the other covers like Led Zeppelin's "Heartbreaker" and RHCP's "Suck My Kiss" were more obvious to me, but only because of the lyrics.

That said, the songs I enjoyed the most were the ones I didn't recognize, because at that point it just sounds like original material, and he has a nice style. A few times the sound reminded me of Everlast and the few songs I've heard from Whitey Ford Sings the Blues, but much more intricate in the guitar work and faster, less melodic, more aggressive in a way. I don't think I really enjoyed the RHCP cover "Suck My Kiss" for some reason. I like the original song and the cover was done in Bjørn's style so it's not that there was anything wrong with it. I think it's just that I prefer to hear songs I've never heard before, especially for a genre out of my comfort zone.

This was an enjoyable listen and the guy is definitely very talented. However I don't see this as something I'll come back to often. I would recommend people check it out if they are into bluesy acoustic rock for sure, and I wouldn't mind having a song come up on shuffle once in a while.

Mirrorball95 · 05-23-2009, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sidewinder

Excellent, glad to hear it. If you're so inclined, I would suggest exploring the album Duration next.

Pobodys_Nerfect sent me Bjørn Berge's I'm the Antipop.

It is a collection of cover songs performed on a 12-string guitar. There is some percussion involved too and it may be that Bjørn Berge performed everything on the album, I'm not sure. This is not a parody or fun album, it has a quite serious tone. Bjørn Berge's voice is very deep and powerful. The covers range from Rage Against the Machine, Morphine, Led Zeppelin and Red Hot Chili Peppers. Many I did not recognize and don't know who originally performed them. This is a good thing, because one it means that Bjørn Berge really puts his own style into the songs. I hardly recognized the RATM cover. The only real clue to the identity of any of the songs is in the lyrics, and I'm not too much of a lyric person. Some of the other covers like Led Zeppelin's "Heartbreaker" and RHCP's "Suck My Kiss" were more obvious to me, but only because of the lyrics.

That said, the songs I enjoyed the most were the ones I didn't recognize, because at that point it just sounds like original material, and he has a nice style. A few times the sound reminded me of Everlast and the few songs I've heard from Whitey Ford Sings the Blues, but much more intricate in the guitar work and faster, less melodic, more aggressive in a way. I don't think I really enjoyed the RHCP cover "Suck My Kiss" for some reason. I like the original song and the cover was done in Bjørn's style so it's not that there was anything wrong with it. I think it's just that I prefer to hear songs I've never heard before, especially for a genre out of my comfort zone.

This was an enjoyable listen and the guy is definitely very talented. However I don't see this as something I'll come back to often. I would recommend people check it out if they are into bluesy acoustic rock for sure, and I wouldn't mind having a song come up on shuffle once in a while.

Alright man im really interested in this album but cant seem to find it a torrent for it. Do you happen to have a link at all?

Heres an album I recentley bought:

I had been into Pat Metheny for a wee while beforehand & had loads of his albums beforehand so when I heard this was coming out I had to get it right away.
The album is basically just Pat Metheny sitting down one night for however long and improvising on an acoustic and a baritone guitar. It wasnt even intended for release he was just chilling one night in his house and ended up making a very downbeat acoustic based album with a new lower sound that he hadnt explored before in any of his previous works.
It is very relaxing music to listen to and the first time I ever listened to it was a quiet rainy Monday night at work & I personally think all jazz should be listened to at night. Sometimes the music can be quite rythmically upbeat but mostly is very quiet and good for chilling out to. I have never heard a better album to chill out to than this one.

The liner notes provide some more insight into the recording which i managed to find on the net: http://www.patmetheny.com/features/o...nernotes.shtml

So if you're interested to find some really relaxing music to listen to when you're doing f*ck all on a Sunday night this is the album for you.
P.S. If anyone is interested I can send you a link via PM.

RoemerMW · 05-27-2009, 09:14 PM

I got Streetcore by Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros from Alfred. I really like The Clash, so I was pretty interested in hearing this. It was interesting to hear Joe Strummer play this kind of music, I was expecting something similar to The Clash. There's a lot of variety in the style's of music played. I really liked it, and i will definitely give it repeated listens. I'd give it a 8/10. On a side note, sorry for my poor reviewing skills, I am a complete noob at reviewing and talking about music.

khfreek · 05-27-2009, 11:23 PM

I got Hear Nothing, See Nothing, Say Nothing by Discharge from Terrible Lizard.

Politically charged lyrics, gritty production, fighting riffs... this album certainly is very punk-y. Most of the tracks were less than 2 minutes, as to be expected. I liked the incorporation of soundclips at a part of the album. Technically I can't say there's anything about this album I don't like, but it didn't do much for me. I'm more of a fan of pseudo-punk or hardcore groups, meself. 6.5/10

Dr_Rez · 05-28-2009, 01:48 AM

Will start this up again this week. Gave it more time because there were barely any reviews up. Those who already sent pms I have you already.

Shoe · 05-28-2009, 05:01 PM

Sign me up again.
I lost all my music yesterday though... **** itunes.
But I still have about 6 albums so one of those would work.

Surell · 05-30-2009, 12:15 AM

I would like to apologize to the Trading Post for not posting a review on the album Stu sent me (sorry to him too), but I haven't had my computer as of late which makes it hard for me to download and listen to albums. But uh, yeah, I'll get on it when I get that desktop back.

LoathsomePete · 06-09-2009, 08:20 PM

I really don't want to see this die because I think we're doing ourselves a disservice by not exposing each other to something new. Until RezZ gets back, I am willing to pair up the partners. If there's no objections of course, please send me a PM if you're interested in signing up and we will start this up next Monday (06/15/09)

Deadline to sign up is Saturday June 13th

05-27-2009, 09:14 PM	#295 (permalink)
RoemerMW Music Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Klamath Falls, OR Posts: 452	I got Streetcore by Joe Strummer & The Mescaleros from Alfred. I really like The Clash, so I was pretty interested in hearing this. It was interesting to hear Joe Strummer play this kind of music, I was expecting something similar to The Clash. There's a lot of variety in the style's of music played. I really liked it, and i will definitely give it repeated listens. I'd give it a 8/10. On a side note, sorry for my poor reviewing skills, I am a complete noob at reviewing and talking about music. __________________ My Music Collection

05-27-2009, 11:23 PM	#296 (permalink)
khfreek What a guy Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brentwood, TN Posts: 2,123	I got Hear Nothing, See Nothing, Say Nothing by Discharge from Terrible Lizard. Politically charged lyrics, gritty production, fighting riffs... this album certainly is very punk-y. Most of the tracks were less than 2 minutes, as to be expected. I liked the incorporation of soundclips at a part of the album. Technically I can't say there's anything about this album I don't like, but it didn't do much for me. I'm more of a fan of pseudo-punk or hardcore groups, meself. 6.5/10 __________________ last.fm

05-28-2009, 01:48 AM	#297 (permalink)
Dr_Rez Registered Jimmy Rustler Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 5,360	Will start this up again this week. Gave it more time because there were barely any reviews up. Those who already sent pms I have you already. __________________ Best chance of losing virginity is in prison crew Always Checks Credentials Crew nba > nfl crew Shave one of my legs to pretend its a girl in my bed crew

06-09-2009, 08:20 PM	#300 (permalink)
LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	I really don't want to see this die because I think we're doing ourselves a disservice by not exposing each other to something new. Until RezZ gets back, I am willing to pair up the partners. If there's no objections of course, please send me a PM if you're interested in signing up and we will start this up next Monday (06/15/09) Deadline to sign up is Saturday June 13th __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too Last edited by LoathsomePete; 06-09-2009 at 08:26 PM.

05-23-2009, 11:25 AM	#292 (permalink)
Bulldog why bother? Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: UK Posts: 4,840	Cocoon - All My Friends Died In a Plane Crash from Fasho So, Fasho sent me the debut from the French indie/folk duo Cocoon. I've given it a couple of listens and must say it's actually quite good. Usually this kind of laid-back, paired-down production style isn't really my thing, but it's certainly lyrically and musically interesting enough to keep my attention throughout. They remind me a little of the Turn Brakes back when they were actually any good. It's a bit early to pick out highlights, but overall a very enjoyable album. Thanks Fasho