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Old 08-07-2010, 08:07 PM   #61 (permalink)
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#33: Aphex Twin: DrukQs


You bet. sure, this album has been criticized for having an awful lot of filler, but that's not a big problem for me. this album has one of the best electronic tracks EVER! on it. what is that song? Mt. Saint Michel + Saint Michael's Mount. Pure gold, that song. it starts off with a strange synth line and bells. after the relatively quiet intro, the assault begins. in a flurry of drum machines and hardcore synths, it begins to slow down. not for long, though. It speeds up and gets choppier. The ending result is amazing. if you didn't like this song, listen to it the entire way through, then you'll get it.



EDIT: I only wrote one review because I'm tired and I couldn't think any longer.

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Old 08-07-2010, 08:39 PM   #62 (permalink)
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I enjoy Beat Pyramid as well, maybe more so than Hidden. But both are good and I don't understand the criticism I've read either.

Drukqs does get a lot of criticism, but to me the real problem with it is not filler, but sequencing. There just isn't any flow to it. Back when it first came out I made 2 separate CD-Rs from it...one with all the hyper tracks and one with the mellow tracks. I don't think they necessarily have to be separated like that to be enjoyed, but the default order just doesn't really work.
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Old 08-07-2010, 08:43 PM   #63 (permalink)
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I enjoy Beat Pyramid as well, maybe more so than Hidden. But both are good and I don't understand the criticism I've read either.

Drukqs does get a lot of criticism, but to me the real problem with it is not filler, but sequencing. There just isn't any flow to it. Back when it first came out I made 2 separate CD-Rs from it...one with all the hyper tracks and one with the mellow tracks. I don't think they necessarily have to be separated like that to be enjoyed, but the default order just doesn't really work.
Good point. It's kinda odd having Avril 14 playing and all of the sudden HUGE HARDCORE FAST MONSTROSITY!.

also, I haven't gotten hidden yet. I do think their criticism is unfair. I think they're pretty cool but the critics all disagree.
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Old 08-07-2010, 08:51 PM   #64 (permalink)
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This is an impressive thread, especially for someone who just joined. Nice job

I'll definitely be checking out some of the albums in here.
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Old 08-07-2010, 08:54 PM   #65 (permalink)
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This is an impressive thread, especially for someone who just joined. Nice job

I'll definitely be checking out some of the albums in here.
thanks, man! I've worked pretty hard on this so it's nice to see you guys like it so far
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Old 08-08-2010, 04:57 AM   #66 (permalink)
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Aw,Thank you!

also, If you want to get started listening to autechre, I recommend their album Amber. it showcases their early style really well.
Thanks I'll definately check it out!
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Old 08-08-2010, 12:55 PM   #67 (permalink)
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I really need to listen to DrukQs now. I love Aphex Twin, but that's an album I just haven't gotten around to hearing yet.
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Old 08-08-2010, 12:58 PM   #68 (permalink)
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#32: Don Caballero: American Don


You all saw this one coming. this is the last album by the original Don Cab (Original meaning with Ian Williams, one of my all time favorite guitarists) and it's pretty good. It still has those nutty math rawk jams we all know and love, it still has Damon Che the octopus drumming on it and it's a classic math rock album. My favorite songs are Details On How To Get ICEMAN On Your License Plate and Haven't Lived Afro Pop. If you're into math rock and don't know who Don Caballero is, I instruct you to walk off of a cliff and land on a rather uncomfortable patch of jagged rocks.


#31: GIAA: The End Of The Beginning


Weeeee... Electronic-ish post rock. For some odd reason it reminds me of the soundtrack to Bejewelled 2 for the 3rd generation systems..... That sounded really geeky.
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Old 08-08-2010, 12:59 PM   #69 (permalink)
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I really need to listen to DrukQs now. I love Aphex Twin, but that's an album I just haven't gotten around to hearing yet.
Make sure you Hear Mt. Saint Michel! it's the best track!
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Old 08-08-2010, 01:04 PM   #70 (permalink)
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I have not yet listened to Don Cabellero but I do have an interest in the genre. I suppose I should get on that. I like GIAA, but I have not heard that album.
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