The Monthly Music Trading Post

sidewinder · 12-11-2009, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by +81

That's the only Incubus album I've heard aside from a few radio hits. I really like a bunch of songs from it but it does come across very Mr. Bungle wannabe-ish.

I don't know if I've heard that one, but S.C.I.E.N.C.E. is very Patton/Bungle influenced. Good album though.

+81 · 12-11-2009, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by sidewinder

I don't know if I've heard that one, but S.C.I.E.N.C.E. is very Patton/Bungle influenced. Good album though.

I haven't heard much of that one but I've heard it's quite similar in that sense to Fungus Among Us.

Astronomer · 12-10-2009, 09:32 PM

This week my album came from NumberNineDream...

Look Inside The Asylum Choir, Asylum Choir.

When I received this album I have to admit that I had never heard of the LP Look Inside the Asylum Choir, and after listening to it was very surprised that I hadn't come across this album earlier. I was familiar with musician Leon Russell but was a stranger to what he was up to before he became more established.

I love this album. Psychedelic and eclectic, Look Inside The Asylum Choir is a multifaceted trip through an array of different musical styles and influences. Obviously influenced by the '60s psych movement, I was very much reminded of the later Beatles, as cliche as that sounds, but definitely in a good way.

I am trying to pick out specific songs that stood out for me on this record but I think I can honestly say that I enjoyed each and every track. 'Welcome to Hollywood' was a great, catchy opening track, while 'Death of the Flowers' was another of my favouries (epic) as well as 'Indian Style' which for the first 30 seconds consisted of some Indian, rhythmic style drumming before bursting into such a catchy, almost jazzy kind-of track. And track 8 (the Medley) was another great musical journey. I also definitely think this record is one of those gems that are far beyond their time.

The only problem I have with this LP is that it is too short! I just wanted more after I had finished listening

Anyway, thanks NumberNine! Great pick.

Arya Stark · 12-11-2009, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Lateralus

This week my album came from NumberNineDream...

Look Inside The Asylum Choir, Asylum Choir.

Hahaha, that looks like something she'd send.
;]

NumberNineDream · 12-11-2009, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Lateralus

This week my album came from NumberNineDream...

Look Inside The Asylum Choir, Asylum Choir.

I love this album. Psychedelic and eclectic, Look Inside The Asylum Choir is a multifaceted trip through an array of different musical styles and influences. Obviously influenced by the '60s psych movement, I was very much reminded of the later Beatles, as cliche as that sounds, but definitely in a good way.

Anyway, thanks NumberNine! Great pick.

I'm glad you liked it, that's surely one of the many hidden gems of the 60s (was mentioned by Molecules in the 60s thread, so my thanks to him

), and it's an album that never ceases to please. Even five of my friends have requested this album after hearing few parts in my car.

It was nice trading with you

Astronomer · 12-11-2009, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by AwwSugar

Hahaha, that looks like something she'd send.
;]

Ha, I know right! Which is why I was quite pleased when I was paired up with her

Anyway, likewise NND... nice trading with you!

Mojo · 12-13-2009, 12:48 PM

Shizotypic sent me

GRINDERMAN - GRINDERMAN (2007)

I like to consider myself somewhat of a Nick Cave fan but i've yet to really delve into the mans back catalogue bar a Greatest Hits compilation and I think two or three studio albums so I was more than willing to recieve this.

Grinderman was a Bad Seeds side project that spawned just the one album and by the sounds of it was aimed at taking a very different musical route than a lot of previous material. It sounds like a very well worked mix between some dirty blues and hard garage rock.

The album surprised me in a way. I suppose i didnt really know what to expect but No Pussy Blues is outright sleaze and tracks like Honey Bee (Lets Fly to Mars) and Love Bomb among others are powerful, loud and sometimes chaotic garage rock with no downtempo moments or a ballad in sight.

Theres nothing too complex about the record, its fairly straightforward aggressive rock music but has the potential to become an album i start to dig out at parties or play through some quality earphones when i need something to wake me up or put me in a more positive mood. The only downside as far as I can tell is that the album is relatively short, i just played it twice back to back.

Bulldog · 12-13-2009, 02:57 PM

^ Top, top album that. They've got a followup due out early next year from what I've heard too which, it goes without saying, I can't bloody wait for.

I'll leave it 'til a few more reviews pop up here before kicking off the next trade. Also, to be honest, I've barely thought about a theme for it, so I'm open to suggestions from you guys as to what that should end up being.

Mojo · 12-13-2009, 02:59 PM

Yeah I really liked it. I might go back to the Nick Cave stuff i have and look to get a few more.

NumberNineDream · 12-13-2009, 03:04 PM

Just wanted to put my name for the next trade.

12-10-2009, 09:32 PM	#3 (permalink)
Astronomer we are stardust Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 2,894	This week my album came from NumberNineDream... Look Inside The Asylum Choir, Asylum Choir. When I received this album I have to admit that I had never heard of the LP Look Inside the Asylum Choir, and after listening to it was very surprised that I hadn't come across this album earlier. I was familiar with musician Leon Russell but was a stranger to what he was up to before he became more established. I love this album. Psychedelic and eclectic, Look Inside The Asylum Choir is a multifaceted trip through an array of different musical styles and influences. Obviously influenced by the '60s psych movement, I was very much reminded of the later Beatles, as cliche as that sounds, but definitely in a good way. I am trying to pick out specific songs that stood out for me on this record but I think I can honestly say that I enjoyed each and every track. 'Welcome to Hollywood' was a great, catchy opening track, while 'Death of the Flowers' was another of my favouries (epic) as well as 'Indian Style' which for the first 30 seconds consisted of some Indian, rhythmic style drumming before bursting into such a catchy, almost jazzy kind-of track. And track 8 (the Medley) was another great musical journey. I also definitely think this record is one of those gems that are far beyond their time. The only problem I have with this LP is that it is too short! I just wanted more after I had finished listening Anyway, thanks NumberNine! Great pick. __________________

12-13-2009, 12:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
Mojo Melancholia Eternally Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: England Posts: 5,018	Shizotypic sent me GRINDERMAN - GRINDERMAN (2007) I like to consider myself somewhat of a Nick Cave fan but i've yet to really delve into the mans back catalogue bar a Greatest Hits compilation and I think two or three studio albums so I was more than willing to recieve this. Grinderman was a Bad Seeds side project that spawned just the one album and by the sounds of it was aimed at taking a very different musical route than a lot of previous material. It sounds like a very well worked mix between some dirty blues and hard garage rock. The album surprised me in a way. I suppose i didnt really know what to expect but No Pussy Blues is outright sleaze and tracks like Honey Bee (Lets Fly to Mars) and Love Bomb among others are powerful, loud and sometimes chaotic garage rock with no downtempo moments or a ballad in sight. Theres nothing too complex about the record, its fairly straightforward aggressive rock music but has the potential to become an album i start to dig out at parties or play through some quality earphones when i need something to wake me up or put me in a more positive mood. The only downside as far as I can tell is that the album is relatively short, i just played it twice back to back. __________________ Last.FM \| Echoes and Dust

12-13-2009, 02:59 PM	#9 (permalink)
Mojo Melancholia Eternally Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: England Posts: 5,018	Yeah I really liked it. I might go back to the Nick Cave stuff i have and look to get a few more. __________________ Last.FM \| Echoes and Dust

12-13-2009, 03:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
NumberNineDream Blue Bleezin' Blind Drunk Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: The land of the largest wine glass (aka Lebanon) Posts: 2,200	Just wanted to put my name for the next trade. __________________ 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

12-13-2009, 02:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
Bulldog why bother? Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: UK Posts: 4,840	^ Top, top album that. They've got a followup due out early next year from what I've heard too which, it goes without saying, I can't bloody wait for. I'll leave it 'til a few more reviews pop up here before kicking off the next trade. Also, to be honest, I've barely thought about a theme for it, so I'm open to suggestions from you guys as to what that should end up being.