Gift From Me To You Series

LoathsomePete · 07-07-2009, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by FaSho

Warsawpack, by far.

Huh... I didn't really expect that, I thought most people unanimously hated WarsawpacK. I have their second album uploaded if you want that too.

Surell · 07-07-2009, 10:55 PM

I dug the Warsawpack. I'd probably put Angles before it though. Gruvis Malt too. MAYBE Rehab too.

Fruitonica · 07-08-2009, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by LoathsomePete

Huh... I didn't really expect that, I thought most people unanimously hated WarsawpacK. I have their second album uploaded if you want that too.

Wah? I've been a bit relaxed about downloading this stuff, but who could hate Warsawpack? It's just such a good album, and easily beats out Gruvis Malt who I've hardly listened to lately.

I'd love the follow up.

LoathsomePete · 07-14-2009, 01:29 PM

Calgary, Alberta

Ahh Calgary, to some, a beautiful city with a small town feel, to others the armpit of Canada. I have yet to explore Canada outside British Columbia so I really have no insight of my own, just thoughts and opinions from friends who have lived there. Surprisingly it is home to a large collection of musical groups that are actually pretty good. I had this notion that Calgary is a lot like Reno, both in terms of elevation and populace (i.e. rednecks galore) and thus would have a very limited and poor music scene. When my friend moved back to Vancouver, he came back with a good portion of music that he heard while living there, which I am now sharing with you.

LuciDream - Choose The Madness

One of my all time favourite Canadian groups and for good reason. Their mix of acoustic guitars and hip hop is truly a unique experience that works. Their lyricist really knows how to write and use his words correctly, songs switching for bright eyed idealism to down to Earth realism. I wrote a review for them earlier (Here) in which I sung very highly of them. I think that may have been a bit of a mistake because it created unreasonable expectations. Regardless of that, I still think they are possibly one of the greatest unknown bands I ever heard, with a truly unique sound that I have yet to see topped.

The Interpestuals - ReviveR

I passed this one onto one person here (Surell) in which I don't think I ever got a response. This is one of those unknown unknown bands, the underground to the underground. Very little is actually known about them (In fact everything on the internet about them is written by the person who passed them onto me) and the band has more than likely fallen through. However before dissolving, they did leave one stellar record. A darker acoustic album that is like a mix of country and grunge. The most popular track is the last one "Boots & Skulls" about a jaded man singing about what he would do to his ex who cheated on him, in extremely graphic detail, all while singing it in an almost upbeat rhythm and Jack Johnson like style. My friend Chris told me this song was written about the ex wife of the singer who cheated on him, divorced him, took his home/car/boat and daughter by telling the courts that he was a junkie. Probably not an album you'll listen to all the time, but it really is a hauntingly beautiful album that does deserve the attention.

The Villains - Sad Song Killer

These guys were a group that I really didn't get into until very recently. I usually had the song "Raindown" on my mp3 player at all times, but other than that I never really delved too far into their albums. Not because of lack of interest or dislike, I was just becoming overwhelmed with music from all places. As I said it wasn't until recently that I started to listen to their two albums and digest them. All I can say is that I'm a little pissed at myself for not doing so earlier as they're actually pretty good. The Villians straddle that fine line between serious hard rock and goofy fun rock.

I have all three of these artists uploaded, so if one of them strikes your fancy then just let me know, either by posting in this thread, writing on my shout wall thingy, or sending me a private message.

Next week we'll be stopping in Edmonton, not too far away from Calgary.

Enjoy!

Fruitonica · 07-15-2009, 04:30 AM

You already know my feelings on Lucidream, good acoustic hip hop, not quite great. I'd still recommend them to anyone else.

I listened to both of The Interpestual's songs and enjoyed them quite a bit, but I'll hold off getting the album right now because I'm swamped right now, similar to you and The Villains.

crash_override · 07-15-2009, 09:14 AM

I requested all three albums from Pete this week. Although last night I only had time to listen to 2 of them, they made quite the impact.

The Villains album was very good, rocking with a unique sense of punk rock that I can't really put my finger on. Overall a good album, 7.5/10

The Interpestuals album was also very good, probably more so than The Villains, I think I remember one of the songs on this album from a Gothic Country comp that Pete did a while back. Great stuff, a pleasant mixture of great song writing, dark yet interesting lyrics, and straight up folk-style delivery make this album worth several listens. 8/10

Lucidream is the only album I haven't listened to yet, will get to that tonight.

So far I have to give a Bravo Zulu to Loathesome_Pete for his best week in the gift series to date, if you don't already have these albums, get them. They are wothy of any collection. Job well done.

Bulldog · 07-15-2009, 10:33 AM

Well, I requested the Interpestuals album. I haven't quite given it a properly thorough listen just yet, but I do really like what I've heard of it. The album basically encapsulates what makes Gothic Americana something more people should recognise in my opinion - superbly-written and intriguingly dark lyrics delivered with the style and panache of folk rock at its finest. Movin' On and Valley Of Shadow are a couple of early standouts but, that said, the album's stays at a very consistent level of quality.

In other words, great stuff - cheers Pete.

LoathsomePete · 07-15-2009, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by crash_override

I requested all three albums from Pete this week. Although last night I only had time to listen to 2 of them, they made quite the impact.

The Villains album was very good, rocking with a unique sense of punk rock that I can't really put my finger on. Overall a good album, 7.5/10

The Interpestuals album was also very good, probably more so than The Villains, I think I remember one of the songs on this album from a Gothic Country comp that Pete did a while back. Great stuff, a pleasant mixture of great song writing, dark yet interesting lyrics, and straight up folk-style delivery make this album worth several listens. 8/10

Lucidream is the only album I haven't listened to yet, will get to that tonight.

So far I have to give a Bravo Zulu to Loathesome_Pete for his best week in the gift series to date, if you don't already have these albums, get them. They are wothy of any collection. Job well done.

I apologize for assuming that you'd like The Villains most, I mean I love The Interpestuals and I wish they were still around, but this reflects poorly on my side.

I've also decided to start doing mix's of all these, kind of like what Comus does/did with his thread. That way people who aren't on my friends list, can still get a taste of what I'm sharing.

Also Bulldog I'm happy you're liking The Interpestuals as well, any chance you'd be interested in LuciDream or The Villains?

Bulldog · 07-15-2009, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by LoathsomePete

Also Bulldog I'm happy you're liking The Interpestuals as well, any chance you'd be interested in LuciDream or The Villains?

Yeah, alright then. Go for it

crash_override · 07-15-2009, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LoathsomePete

I apologize for assuming that you'd like The Villains most, I mean I love The Interpestuals and I wish they were still around, but this reflects poorly on my side.

I've also decided to start doing mix's of all these, kind of like what Comus does/did with his thread. That way people who aren't on my friends list, can still get a taste of what I'm sharing.

Also Bulldog I'm happy you're liking The Interpestuals as well, any chance you'd be interested in LuciDream or The Villains?

Yeah, Interpestuals are quite good, you have anything else by them?

In other news, LuciDream got a listen to day. Not my cup of tea, don't get me wrong, I like hip hop, and folk music... but mixing them is walking a very fine line. I don't think these guys do it for me. 5/10 It wasn't terrible, but nothing grabbed me.

07-14-2009, 01:29 PM	#54 (permalink)
LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	Calgary, Alberta Ahh Calgary, to some, a beautiful city with a small town feel, to others the armpit of Canada. I have yet to explore Canada outside British Columbia so I really have no insight of my own, just thoughts and opinions from friends who have lived there. Surprisingly it is home to a large collection of musical groups that are actually pretty good. I had this notion that Calgary is a lot like Reno, both in terms of elevation and populace (i.e. rednecks galore) and thus would have a very limited and poor music scene. When my friend moved back to Vancouver, he came back with a good portion of music that he heard while living there, which I am now sharing with you. LuciDream - Choose The Madness One of my all time favourite Canadian groups and for good reason. Their mix of acoustic guitars and hip hop is truly a unique experience that works. Their lyricist really knows how to write and use his words correctly, songs switching for bright eyed idealism to down to Earth realism. I wrote a review for them earlier (Here) in which I sung very highly of them. I think that may have been a bit of a mistake because it created unreasonable expectations. Regardless of that, I still think they are possibly one of the greatest unknown bands I ever heard, with a truly unique sound that I have yet to see topped. The Interpestuals - ReviveR I passed this one onto one person here (Surell) in which I don't think I ever got a response. This is one of those unknown unknown bands, the underground to the underground. Very little is actually known about them (In fact everything on the internet about them is written by the person who passed them onto me) and the band has more than likely fallen through. However before dissolving, they did leave one stellar record. A darker acoustic album that is like a mix of country and grunge. The most popular track is the last one "Boots & Skulls" about a jaded man singing about what he would do to his ex who cheated on him, in extremely graphic detail, all while singing it in an almost upbeat rhythm and Jack Johnson like style. My friend Chris told me this song was written about the ex wife of the singer who cheated on him, divorced him, took his home/car/boat and daughter by telling the courts that he was a junkie. Probably not an album you'll listen to all the time, but it really is a hauntingly beautiful album that does deserve the attention. The Villains - Sad Song Killer These guys were a group that I really didn't get into until very recently. I usually had the song "Raindown" on my mp3 player at all times, but other than that I never really delved too far into their albums. Not because of lack of interest or dislike, I was just becoming overwhelmed with music from all places. As I said it wasn't until recently that I started to listen to their two albums and digest them. All I can say is that I'm a little pissed at myself for not doing so earlier as they're actually pretty good. The Villians straddle that fine line between serious hard rock and goofy fun rock. I have all three of these artists uploaded, so if one of them strikes your fancy then just let me know, either by posting in this thread, writing on my shout wall thingy, or sending me a private message. Next week we'll be stopping in Edmonton, not too far away from Calgary. Enjoy! __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too Last edited by LoathsomePete; 07-14-2009 at 01:39 PM.

07-15-2009, 04:30 AM	#55 (permalink)
Fruitonica Pale and Wan Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Aus Posts: 917	You already know my feelings on Lucidream, good acoustic hip hop, not quite great. I'd still recommend them to anyone else. I listened to both of The Interpestual's songs and enjoyed them quite a bit, but I'll hold off getting the album right now because I'm swamped right now, similar to you and The Villains.

07-15-2009, 10:33 AM	#57 (permalink)
Bulldog why bother? Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: UK Posts: 4,840	Well, I requested the Interpestuals album. I haven't quite given it a properly thorough listen just yet, but I do really like what I've heard of it. The album basically encapsulates what makes Gothic Americana something more people should recognise in my opinion - superbly-written and intriguingly dark lyrics delivered with the style and panache of folk rock at its finest. Movin' On and Valley Of Shadow are a couple of early standouts but, that said, the album's stays at a very consistent level of quality. In other words, great stuff - cheers Pete.