EPs, singles, bootlegs... Do you bother?

noise · 11-27-2009, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by sidewinder

That's the thing...if it's a band I really like, I have all the singles on the proper albums. I do, however, have a bunch of singles from bands I don't really care for. Nostalgic popular tracks from my youth, for example.

no, no. you've got it all wrong. singles are not about LP tracks, they're about b-sides. singles usually consist of 1 or 2 LP tracks, then the rest are either new songs or remixes.

example: i have 80 seperate Bjork discs. very few are proper studio albums and EPs - the rest are singles. but they are absolutely filled with remixes and non-LP tracks. lots of original material to enjoy.

sidewinder · 11-27-2009, 01:58 PM

So yeah, B-sides then. Many bands will put out B-side collections so I get those if they do. I otherwise don't obsess about one or two tracks here or there (with a few exceptions).

zeppy111 · 11-27-2009, 03:12 PM

EP's: For sure, I probably have an EP for every 3 albums in my library, especially for bands that I am new to.

Singles: Don't own one, except for Bowie.

Bootleegs: Usually really ****ty quality, but if I can come across some that are of decent quality then for sure. Got some really sick ones by The Fall.

Live Albums: Try to get one from every band that I like more than averagely. Adds a whole new dimension to the band and the music.

right-track · 11-27-2009, 03:44 PM

Some of the best albums I own are live albums.
What I mean is, my live album collection is greatly outnumbered by the studio albums I own (predictably) but a good live album outdoes a studio album imo.
On the whole, I'd rather listen to a particular band on a live album as opposed to their studio efforts.

Dieselboy · 11-27-2009, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by dreadnaught

I'm a big fan of the EP format. They're always short and sweet, no time for any disappointments.

EP's: ^Couldn't have said it better myself.

Singles: I really enjoy singles and own quite alot of them. I'm pretty sure they're all remix singles of electronica songs though, from groups like Prodigy, Lords of Acid, remixes of Madonna songs, etc. I don't have any singles with b-sides from actual bands I don't think.

Bootlegs: Listened to a few. It's not something I can get into, but I can understand why some people would enjoy them though I think.

Live Albums: Live albums can be pretty great.
Only thing that really bugs me with live albums is when the singer will try to have the crowd sing the best part of an amazing song, instead of doing it himself. Was listening to the song F*cking Hostile on Pantera Live: 101 Proof a few nights ago, and Phil would turn the mic to the crowd every time the music would build up and it was time to scream the songs title. Was driving me nuts. ><

Jazz albums on the other hand sound great live, and I think I prefer them that way. Just hearing the clink of glasses and muted coughs in the audience really adds something to a jazz session for me.

loveissucide · 11-27-2009, 06:31 PM

EPs-generally if they're up-and-comers, and usually for my favourite bands.Perfect listening for walking in and out to college.
Bootlega-very occasionaly
Live Albums-they're usually hit-and-miss,but there are good ones floating about.
Singles-couldn't care less.

Rickenbacker · 11-27-2009, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by right-track

Some of the best albums I own are live albums.
What I mean is, my live album collection is greatly outnumbered by the studio albums I own (predictably) but a good live album outdoes a studio album imo.
On the whole, I'd rather listen to a particular band on a live album as opposed to their studio efforts.

Eh... I think it really depends on the artist. Some of my favorite artists just aren't up to par live. Leonard Cohen, for example, sucks live, and as such I would much rather listen to "Songs of Love and Hate" than "Cohen Live"

sidewinder · 11-27-2009, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Dieselboy

Only thing that really bugs me with live albums is when the singer will try to have the crowd sing the best part of an amazing song, instead of doing it himself. Was listening to the song F*cking Hostile on Pantera Live: 101 Proof a few nights ago, and Phil would turn the mic to the crowd every time the music would build up and it was time to scream the songs title. Was driving me nuts. ><

Ugh...that is really annoying.

Rickenbacker · 11-27-2009, 10:30 PM

Don't ask me why, but for some reason I downloaded that Coldplay live EP LeftRightLeftRightLeftblahblahblahblah when it came out (I mean, it's free, right? LEGALLY free!) and to my dismay Chris Martin had the crowd singing every single goddamned chorus to Fix You, which is possibly the only Coldplay song I really find myself enjoying. It was ridiculous!

sidewinder · 11-27-2009, 11:07 PM

Yeah I find that stuff pretty lazy. The audience will sing along regardless, if they want to, but the rest of us don't need to hear it. We came to see YOU perform. Not that asstards in the crowd.

11-27-2009, 01:58 PM	#22 (permalink)
sidewinder Engorged Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,536	So yeah, B-sides then. Many bands will put out B-side collections so I get those if they do. I otherwise don't obsess about one or two tracks here or there (with a few exceptions). __________________ 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.

11-27-2009, 03:12 PM	#23 (permalink)
zeppy111 16, so? Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Africa Posts: 630	EP's: For sure, I probably have an EP for every 3 albums in my library, especially for bands that I am new to. Singles: Don't own one, except for Bowie. Bootleegs: Usually really ****ty quality, but if I can come across some that are of decent quality then for sure. Got some really sick ones by The Fall. Live Albums: Try to get one from every band that I like more than averagely. Adds a whole new dimension to the band and the music. __________________ My Blog (album of the day): http://musicfromthesouth.blogspot.com

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loveissucide Himself Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Leuven ,Belgium, via Ireland Posts: 1,325	EPs-generally if they're up-and-comers, and usually for my favourite bands.Perfect listening for walking in and out to college. Bootlega-very occasionaly Live Albums-they're usually hit-and-miss,but there are good ones floating about. Singles-couldn't care less. __________________ www.last.fm/user/p-mccusker http://www.mixcloud.com/pmccusker www.valjester.wordpress.com

11-27-2009, 10:30 PM	#29 (permalink)
Rickenbacker / Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Conn Posts: 1,338	Don't ask me why, but for some reason I downloaded that Coldplay live EP LeftRightLeftRightLeftblahblahblahblah when it came out (I mean, it's free, right? LEGALLY free!) and to my dismay Chris Martin had the crowd singing every single goddamned chorus to Fix You, which is possibly the only Coldplay song I really find myself enjoying. It was ridiculous! __________________ last.fm rym Talk About the Passion - R.E.M.'s Discography Reviewed

11-27-2009, 11:07 PM	#30 (permalink)
sidewinder Engorged Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,536	Yeah I find that stuff pretty lazy. The audience will sing along regardless, if they want to, but the rest of us don't need to hear it. We came to see YOU perform. Not that asstards in the crowd. __________________ 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.

11-27-2009, 03:44 PM	#24 (permalink)
right-track Atchin' Akai Join Date: May 2005 Location: Unamerica Posts: 8,723	Some of the best albums I own are live albums. What I mean is, my live album collection is greatly outnumbered by the studio albums I own (predictably) but a good live album outdoes a studio album imo. On the whole, I'd rather listen to a particular band on a live album as opposed to their studio efforts.