The Monthly Music Trading Post

Antonio · 09-28-2009, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by dreadnaught

I don't think I own a single Rock Opera album, lets have open minds about this, people. :|

i know albums can tell a story without being some overblown operatic thing, i was just saying that that's one of the facets of storytelling music.

jackhammer · 09-28-2009, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by LoathsomePete

Well if you drop out then we're down to 13 people... which means I have to drop out so it's an even amount. Have you tried megaupload or rapidshare yet? I honestly don't know what's wrong because that's never happened to me. Have you chosen the file you want it to go to?

Anyways people have been waiting awhile for this:

NumberNineDream - jackhammer
+81 - storymilo
Btown787 - Antonio
Rezz - Terrible Lizard
FaSho - Awwsugar
LoathsomePete - Mojopinuk
dreadnaught - Janzoon

Remember the theme this week is that the album must tell a story

Only just noticed this and luckily the album I sent is themed. Phew!

jackhammer · 09-28-2009, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by storymilo

Wait are jackhammer and I still together? We already exchanged albums.... but I suppose we could do it again

I will still comment on our trade very soon!

storymilo · 09-28-2009, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by jackhammer

I will still comment on our trade very soon!

So will I. Definitely an interesting album you gave me

NumberNineDream · 09-28-2009, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jackhammer

Only just noticed this and luckily the album I sent is themed. Phew!

yeah. noticed that :P

Edit: Yeay! post #666

Mojo · 09-29-2009, 07:01 AM

Well, i will try my best but i must admit this theme thing is throwing me off. I'm not really sure i'll get this right.

Antonio · 10-01-2009, 12:34 AM

BTown787 sent me

Goats-Tricks of the Shade

when i got this album, i've never heard of these guys so i didn't know what to expect. luckily enough BTown knew i liked alternative hip hop so i really enjoyed this one.

the songs on here flow really well and are very politically influenced. from what i gather, the story of it is about a kid without a family venturing into a bizzare carnival looking for his "Uncle Scam"(play on words, huh?). in the carnival he finds some very wrong things, like a Native American in the freakshow and an "Asian Shooting Gallery". the interludes, while relatively short, say alot about the social and racial inequalities and standards of this country and how some people get screwed over by the system. not a new concept, but i really liked how they went about it and utilized the carnival idea.

overall, i give this album a 9/10, a pretty good listening and eye opening experience

LoathsomePete · 10-03-2009, 04:51 PM

so how are people enjoying the albums?

jackhammer · 10-03-2009, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by LoathsomePete

so how are people enjoying the albums?

I have been offline for 3 days so i'm a little behind but as it's sunday tomorrow I will have chance to pore over the 2 I have a lot more.

NumberNineDream · 10-03-2009, 06:13 PM

Jackhammer sent me:

PURE REASON REVOLUTION
The Dark Third (2006)

JH sent this album saying that I should like it for I'm a Pink Floyd fan. He was right, I loved it! It's PRR debut album, released in April 2006.

That was a hard album to review, as my case with all other prog rock music. As it is hard to directly sink into them. For the first five listens, I did enjoy the album very much, but couldn't know why. But the more I listened to it, the more I loved it and understood it. I've been listening to the album ever since I got it.

Track Listing:
01. Aeropause
02. Goshen's Remains
03. Apprentice of the Universe
04. The Bright Ambassadors of Morning
05. Nimos & Tambos
06. Voices in Winter / In the Realms of the Divine
07. Bullitts Dominæ
08. The Twyncyn / Trembling Willows
09. He Tried to Show Them Magic! / Ambassadors Return

There's not much of a story in this album, more of a theme. "The Dark Third" refers to the third of our life spent sleeping and dreaming.

The album begins with "Aeropause", a 5 minute-long instrumental track. The smooth guitar successfully gets you relaxed and ready to begin wandering through PRR's dreams. From the second track forward, the songs become more and more complex. All the instruments become blended perfectly with the four harmonized vocals. I didn't feel there's something special in the voices, but that is what makes it perfect. The voices are used more as some kind of instrument.

Then comes the 4th track, "The Bright Ambassadors of Morning", which is my favorite track of the album. A track that can be slightly regarded as an homage to Pink Floyd. The title is borrowed from lyrics of PF's "Echoes", and the track's guitar progression reminds us of PF's "Wish you were here". The 5th is another favorite of mine, a refreshing faster rhythm, a change from all of the tracks above.

From this point forward, the remaining tracks are more in unison. It's hard to separate them. The band changes from melody to another, while you're so captivated you don't even notice the change, you just love it. Until you wake up at the end of the album.

The lyrics are extremely hard to decipher all along the album, and because I put the lyrics in a very high position I had to search them. And to be honest, I wasn't disappointed at all. The lyrics are very similar to the melodies, fresh and dreamy.

I can honestly give this album a 9/10.

09-29-2009, 07:01 AM	#666 (permalink)
Mojo Melancholia Eternally Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: England Posts: 5,018	Well, i will try my best but i must admit this theme thing is throwing me off. I'm not really sure i'll get this right. __________________ Last.FM \| Echoes and Dust

10-03-2009, 04:51 PM	#668 (permalink)
LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	so how are people enjoying the albums? __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too

10-03-2009, 06:13 PM	#670 (permalink)
NumberNineDream Blue Bleezin' Blind Drunk Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: The land of the largest wine glass (aka Lebanon) Posts: 2,200	Jackhammer sent me: PURE REASON REVOLUTION The Dark Third (2006) JH sent this album saying that I should like it for I'm a Pink Floyd fan. He was right, I loved it! It's PRR debut album, released in April 2006. That was a hard album to review, as my case with all other prog rock music. As it is hard to directly sink into them. For the first five listens, I did enjoy the album very much, but couldn't know why. But the more I listened to it, the more I loved it and understood it. I've been listening to the album ever since I got it. Track Listing: 01. Aeropause 02. Goshen's Remains 03. Apprentice of the Universe 04. The Bright Ambassadors of Morning 05. Nimos & Tambos 06. Voices in Winter / In the Realms of the Divine 07. Bullitts Dominæ 08. The Twyncyn / Trembling Willows 09. He Tried to Show Them Magic! / Ambassadors Return There's not much of a story in this album, more of a theme. "The Dark Third" refers to the third of our life spent sleeping and dreaming. The album begins with "Aeropause", a 5 minute-long instrumental track. The smooth guitar successfully gets you relaxed and ready to begin wandering through PRR's dreams. From the second track forward, the songs become more and more complex. All the instruments become blended perfectly with the four harmonized vocals. I didn't feel there's something special in the voices, but that is what makes it perfect. The voices are used more as some kind of instrument. Then comes the 4th track, "The Bright Ambassadors of Morning", which is my favorite track of the album. A track that can be slightly regarded as an homage to Pink Floyd. The title is borrowed from lyrics of PF's "Echoes", and the track's guitar progression reminds us of PF's "Wish you were here". The 5th is another favorite of mine, a refreshing faster rhythm, a change from all of the tracks above. From this point forward, the remaining tracks are more in unison. It's hard to separate them. The band changes from melody to another, while you're so captivated you don't even notice the change, you just love it. Until you wake up at the end of the album. The lyrics are extremely hard to decipher all along the album, and because I put the lyrics in a very high position I had to search them. And to be honest, I wasn't disappointed at all. The lyrics are very similar to the melodies, fresh and dreamy. I can honestly give this album a 9/10. __________________ 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