The Monthly Music Trading Post

LoathsomePete · 06-22-2009, 07:20 PM

I'm hoping people have had a chance to listen to their albums, c'mon people lets get some comments going.

Also, as always if you're interested in joining up for this Saturday's sharing, please send me a PM

The Abominable Homan · 06-23-2009, 01:26 AM

Pobodys_Nerfect sent me Devin Townsend - Ki.

First off, thank you. I really enjoy Townsend's work and have been wanting to hear this. In Ki, we find a new, softer side of Devin Townsend. Sure, he had hints of it at times all throughout his career, but never developed like this. However, he still gets a bit heavier from time to time. The vocals are top notch, which is to be expected from a Devin Townsend album. The female guest singer he has on some songs is quite impressive as well. Really, there's not much here to complain about, Devin is a consistent guy. Perhaps I sound like I'm just not critical enough, but all that matters to me is that I'm enjoying the album.

I'll comment on Stone Birds'....when he sends it.

Fruitonica · 06-23-2009, 04:11 AM

Boris - Dronevil

Drone rock is a very situation dependent genre for me. Generally I'm a fairly active music listener, I like to engage with it consciously while I'm listening. If I'm trying to get to know an album I might throw it on in the background, but that's more a means to an end. And for me, drone rock is something you don't really try to follow, you just have to let it wash over you.So I don't have too much of this in my collection, in fact the only thing similar is the excellent Les Rallizes Denudes.

But sometimes, generally late at night when your brain is numbed, having a sound envelope and wash over you is all you really want. And Dronevil does this really well. The opener Loose/Red is probably the weakest track, despite conjuring the sense of massive scale that pervades the whole album and being quite atmospheric, it was overall just a little too ambient and airy for it's running time. The reason I appreciate Denudes so much is because you feel surrounded and even crushed by this colossal sound, with this lovely warm bass plodding along underneath.

The next two tracks (forty minutes) really deliver a big payoff on the promise of the first. Giddiness Throne/Evil Waveform churns slowly into a cacophonous crescendo before plunging into a still void, and finally returning in an even more magnificently heavy sound.

Overall I'm really pleased Fasho sent me this, and sorry for taking so long about reviewing it.

Stone Birds · 06-23-2009, 10:13 AM

sorry i've been busy. i'll try to send them today.

Arya Stark · 06-23-2009, 10:16 AM

I'm up for this. PM me if you want to trade.. [=

sidewinder · 06-23-2009, 12:34 PM

I'm paired with RoemerMW and will figure out what your tastes are and send you something asap. I've been busy with family in town.

The Abominable Homan · 06-23-2009, 11:07 PM

Stone Birds sent me VOTA - Special Edition Digital Album

I must, first off, admit my biases. I'm not Christian, and this is a Christian band, so the lyrics really aren't anything I can particularly relate to. That's alright though, I can get over it if the music is good. It's just that, after a listen... the music isn't bad, I wouldn't say, but it's not my kind of thing. I can see how people may enjoy it, but for me personally it's just a bit generic sounding and same-ish.

No offense though Stone Birds, we just in general don't seem to like much of the same music. Hopefully you enjoy what I gave you.

Also, unless there's someone else wanting to get involved in this, I'd be happy to trade with AwwSugar as well. I'll spend a PM now.

RoemerMW · 06-24-2009, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sidewinder

I'm paired with RoemerMW and will figure out what your tastes are and send you something asap. I've been busy with family in town.

Ok cool, I'll send something tonight.

Stone Birds · 06-24-2009, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Abominable Homan

Stone Birds sent me VOTA - Special Edition Digital Album

I must, first off, admit my biases. I'm not Christian, and this is a Christian band, so the lyrics really aren't anything I can particularly relate to. That's alright though, I can get over it if the music is good. It's just that, after a listen... the music isn't bad, I wouldn't say, but it's not my kind of thing. I can see how people may enjoy it, but for me personally it's just a bit generic sounding and same-ish.

No offense though Stone Birds, we just in general don't seem to like much of the same music. Hopefully you enjoy what I gave you.

Also, unless there's someone else wanting to get involved in this, I'd be happy to trade with AwwSugar as well. I'll spend a PM now.

i'm not a christian either. i just like the music. Was it weird seeing that the songs were more than 10 minutes long?

The Abominable Homan · 06-25-2009, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stone Birds

i'm not a christian either. i just like the music. Was it weird seeing that the songs were more than 10 minutes long?

Yeah, I thought that was a glitch in Winamp or something.

06-22-2009, 07:20 PM	#361 (permalink)
LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	I'm hoping people have had a chance to listen to their albums, c'mon people lets get some comments going. Also, as always if you're interested in joining up for this Saturday's sharing, please send me a PM __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too Last edited by LoathsomePete; 06-22-2009 at 07:29 PM.

06-23-2009, 01:26 AM	#362 (permalink)
The Abominable Homan Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 281	Pobodys_Nerfect sent me Devin Townsend - Ki. First off, thank you. I really enjoy Townsend's work and have been wanting to hear this. In Ki, we find a new, softer side of Devin Townsend. Sure, he had hints of it at times all throughout his career, but never developed like this. However, he still gets a bit heavier from time to time. The vocals are top notch, which is to be expected from a Devin Townsend album. The female guest singer he has on some songs is quite impressive as well. Really, there's not much here to complain about, Devin is a consistent guy. Perhaps I sound like I'm just not critical enough, but all that matters to me is that I'm enjoying the album. I'll comment on Stone Birds'....when he sends it. __________________ Rate Your Musics

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06-23-2009, 12:34 PM	#366 (permalink)
sidewinder Engorged Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,536	I'm paired with RoemerMW and will figure out what your tastes are and send you something asap. I've been busy with family in town. __________________ 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.

06-23-2009, 11:07 PM	#367 (permalink)
The Abominable Homan Music Addict Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 281	Stone Birds sent me VOTA - Special Edition Digital Album I must, first off, admit my biases. I'm not Christian, and this is a Christian band, so the lyrics really aren't anything I can particularly relate to. That's alright though, I can get over it if the music is good. It's just that, after a listen... the music isn't bad, I wouldn't say, but it's not my kind of thing. I can see how people may enjoy it, but for me personally it's just a bit generic sounding and same-ish. No offense though Stone Birds, we just in general don't seem to like much of the same music. Hopefully you enjoy what I gave you. Also, unless there's someone else wanting to get involved in this, I'd be happy to trade with AwwSugar as well. I'll spend a PM now. __________________ Rate Your Musics

06-23-2009, 04:11 AM	#363 (permalink)
Fruitonica Pale and Wan Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Aus Posts: 917	Boris - Dronevil Drone rock is a very situation dependent genre for me. Generally I'm a fairly active music listener, I like to engage with it consciously while I'm listening. If I'm trying to get to know an album I might throw it on in the background, but that's more a means to an end. And for me, drone rock is something you don't really try to follow, you just have to let it wash over you.So I don't have too much of this in my collection, in fact the only thing similar is the excellent Les Rallizes Denudes. But sometimes, generally late at night when your brain is numbed, having a sound envelope and wash over you is all you really want. And Dronevil does this really well. The opener Loose/Red is probably the weakest track, despite conjuring the sense of massive scale that pervades the whole album and being quite atmospheric, it was overall just a little too ambient and airy for it's running time. The reason I appreciate Denudes so much is because you feel surrounded and even crushed by this colossal sound, with this lovely warm bass plodding along underneath. The next two tracks (forty minutes) really deliver a big payoff on the promise of the first. Giddiness Throne/Evil Waveform churns slowly into a cacophonous crescendo before plunging into a still void, and finally returning in an even more magnificently heavy sound. Overall I'm really pleased Fasho sent me this, and sorry for taking so long about reviewing it.