MB GENERAL ALBUM CLUB: Pg.Lost - Key

Paedantic Basterd · 11-19-2011, 03:53 PM

The NEW THEME POLL is up! For the first time, I've randomized the entire list of themes. Hopefully this will keep the club feeling fresh!

debaserr · 11-19-2011, 06:49 PM

I can't think of one winter album, what are some notable ones?

PS: I will do a write up for Tago Mago in the next few days.

Paedantic Basterd · 11-19-2011, 09:31 PM

Anything that reminds you of the season will do, it doesn't have to be blatantly themed like the season. Whatever album winter inspires you to put on is fine.

Lisnaholic · 11-22-2011, 10:05 PM

Like Pedestrian, I`ve always been rather intimidated by this album`s reputation and I also didn`t like it on first hearing, because there seemed to be no warm or mellow colours to Can`s musical palette. But the album has really grown on me after a couple of listens; I was won over by the long, ambitious tracks, Halleluhwah and Augmn, and also by the tinny, metallic tone of the lead guitar.
I haven`t managed to play the whole album at one sitting; although I like all the tracks (except Peking O), I find there is a kind of remorselessness to Can`s playing that slowly turns a listening pleasure into an endurance test.
None the less, this "shining beacon of Krautwork", as Il Duce rightly calls it, is easily my favourite album so far in the album club. When I`ve played it a few more times I`ll definitely follow up on Electrophonic`s recommendation and track down Monster Movie.
So thank you, club members - I now have a new band to enjoy !

Howard the Duck · 11-22-2011, 10:25 PM

^^you have it lucky, i started with Ege Bamyasi and actually thought Can pretty mediocre, except for Sing Swan Song until i heard Tago Mago

Electrophonic Tonic · 11-22-2011, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Il Duce

^^you have it lucky, i started with Ege Bamyasi and actually thought Can pretty mediocre, except for Sing Swan Song until i heard Tago Mago

What do you think of Monster Movie, Duce?

TockTockTock · 11-22-2011, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lisnaholic

When I`ve played it a few more times I`ll definitely follow up on Electrophonic`s recommendation and track down Monster Movie.

Eh... Monster Movie (as well as Ege Bamyasi) is more of a starting point for those wanting to get into Can. It's fairly accessible in comparison to their other work, and it's a nice "tribute" to The Velvet Underground's sound. However, if you want something that's just as innovative and interesting from their discography as Tago Mago is, then I would highly recommend you look into Future Days.

Although, Can has a great musical output no matter where you look (even with their slightly unpopular post-Damo Suzuki albums).

Howard the Duck · 11-22-2011, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Electrophonic Tonic

What do you think of Monster Movie, Duce?

i'm not really interested in Mooney's stuff - i have Soundtracks and the vocals on Mooney's songs kinda stink

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack Pat

Eh... Monster Movie (as well as Ege Bamyasi) is more of a starting point for those wanting to get into Can. It's fairly accessible in comparison to their other work, and it's a nice "tribute" to The Velvet Underground's sound. However, if you want something that's just as innovative and interesting from their discography as Tago Mago is, then I would highly recommend you look into Future Days.

Although, Can has a great musical output no matter where you look (even with their slightly unpopular post-Damo Suzuki albums).

what he said

although i'm still of the view that Ege is nothing great, it's mostly funk

Lisnaholic · 11-23-2011, 07:17 AM

^ Thanks for the heads up on Future Days and Monster Movie. Seems like you guys have heard so many albums that I`m planning on changing my user name from Listen-aholic to Total Amateur.
BTW, does anyone know of a 1977 percussion-based winter album by a deceased artist ? I want to impress Pedestrian.

Paedantic Basterd · 11-23-2011, 08:49 AM

If anybody ever submits an album that falls under all possible categories at once, I will hand make them a trophy and mail it to their house.

View Poll Results: What would you like to see for the next ALBUM?
Yeasayer - Frargrant World	2	18.18%
Normal Love - Survival Tricks	1	9.09%
EL-P - Cancer4Cure	3	27.27%
Diamond Terrifier - Kill the Self That Wants to Kill Yourself	0	0%
Pg.Lost - Key	4	36.36%
Alt-J - An Awesome Wave	1	9.09%
Voters: 11. You may not vote on this poll

11-19-2011, 06:49 PM	#312 (permalink)
debaserr eat the masters Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 5,470	I can't think of one winter album, what are some notable ones? PS: I will do a write up for Tago Mago in the next few days. __________________ Last.FM

11-19-2011, 03:53 PM	#311 (permalink)
Paedantic Basterd Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 5,184	The NEW THEME POLL is up! For the first time, I've randomized the entire list of themes. Hopefully this will keep the club feeling fresh!

11-19-2011, 09:31 PM	#313 (permalink)
Paedantic Basterd Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 5,184	Anything that reminds you of the season will do, it doesn't have to be blatantly themed like the season. Whatever album winter inspires you to put on is fine.

11-22-2011, 10:05 PM	#314 (permalink)
Lisnaholic ...here to hear... Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: He lives on Love Street Posts: 4,444	Like Pedestrian, I`ve always been rather intimidated by this album`s reputation and I also didn`t like it on first hearing, because there seemed to be no warm or mellow colours to Can`s musical palette. But the album has really grown on me after a couple of listens; I was won over by the long, ambitious tracks, Halleluhwah and Augmn, and also by the tinny, metallic tone of the lead guitar. I haven`t managed to play the whole album at one sitting; although I like all the tracks (except Peking O), I find there is a kind of remorselessness to Can`s playing that slowly turns a listening pleasure into an endurance test. None the less, this "shining beacon of Krautwork", as Il Duce rightly calls it, is easily my favourite album so far in the album club. When I`ve played it a few more times I`ll definitely follow up on Electrophonic`s recommendation and track down Monster Movie. So thank you, club members - I now have a new band to enjoy !

11-23-2011, 07:17 AM	#319 (permalink)
Lisnaholic ...here to hear... Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: He lives on Love Street Posts: 4,444	^ Thanks for the heads up on Future Days and Monster Movie. Seems like you guys have heard so many albums that I`m planning on changing my user name from Listen-aholic to Total Amateur. BTW, does anyone know of a 1977 percussion-based winter album by a deceased artist ? I want to impress Pedestrian.

11-23-2011, 08:49 AM	#320 (permalink)
Paedantic Basterd Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 5,184	If anybody ever submits an album that falls under all possible categories at once, I will hand make them a trophy and mail it to their house.