*** The Themed Weekly Member Mixtape Thread Is Back ***

[WWWP]

Originally Posted by djchameleon

I know Zion I and The Grouch from playing SSX on PS3. They have a track that I really love called Drop it on the 1 but thanks for this one. I haven't listened to a full album from them yet.

They're both pretty great as separate artists and even better together, imo. Drop It On The 1 is alright but not very representative of the stuff they make. You should definitely check them both out.

[WWWP]

Originally Posted by tsathegreat

dope

Riveting insight, chap.

[Powerstars]

I'm not usually into Electronic with vocals, but Game & Performance is pretty catchy. Listening to the rest as we speak.

[Trollheart]

Rez, when do we hit you with selections for the second mixtape? It's a new week; should we be sending them now? Or are you changing the format? Just let me know as I'd definitely like to be a regular contributor to this.

And no, I haven't yet listened to it. But I will, honestly. Look, Metal Week is coming. Soon. In my journal. I have many power riffs to listen to and much band history to read up on, not to mention plundering my memory banks for the times when I first listened to metal, so my plate's a little full. But I will make time. Promise.

Thanks to all who have complimented the track I sent in. As you may or may not know, it's from an album based around Irish mythology and the paintings of Jim Fitzpatrick on the same theme. It's called "Erinsaga" and although the lyrics to "Crom Cruach" are certainly a little cheesy, remember Crom Cruach was one of the elder gods of the Celtic mythos, basically a massive worm, so when writing a song in his praise you really couldn't do much more than say things like "Power beyond eternity is yours" unless you wanted him to smite ya!

Here's one of Jim's Erinsaga-themed paintings. His whole collection is I believe at his website...

[Dr_Rez]

Originally Posted by Trollheart

Rez, when do we hit you with selections for the second mixtape? It's a new week; should we be sending them now? Or are you changing the format? Just let me know as I'd definitely like to be a regular contributor to this.

We are still on the first. On the rule section of the first post it clarifies the times. Thursday to Wednesday EST is the span of time for one week. The only reason I released one so early this week was because of the overflow of participants. I still have another entire mixtape to release on time for Wednesday this week.

If the participation stays like this then we will be able to have 2 a week instead!

edit: I forgot to answer your question lol. This upcoming Thursday (EST) will be the start of a new week in which you may resubmit.

[Blarobbarg]

Originally Posted by LoathsomePete

Killing Joke can seem a little insurmountable due to their prolific nature so I suggest breaking it down into time periods. Their early stuff (about 1980-1984) is your typical post-punk of the era except maybe steeped a little more with a metal/goth rock tinge and influence. From about 1984-1989 they were a little more new wave-y, with their most famous song being "Eighties", which is now more known for being the song Nirvana ripped off for "Come As You Are". The song I included is from their 1990 album Extremities, Dirt, and Other Repressed Emotions which signaled their shift more towards metal which lasted until about 1996 with their album Democracy which was more alternative rock. The band went on a bit of a hiatus but came roaring back with their 2003 self-titled album that was just straight up hard rock. Their 2006 album Hosannas From The Basement of Hell is a very grungey album with very murky production and possibly some of their darkest material to date. 2010 saw a more production heavy album Absolute Dissent which was very political and was more a call back to their post-punk roots which continued with last year's album MMXII, but minus the politically charged lyrics.

For beginners I think you can either start with their 2003 self-titled album and work your way forward, then go back to their 1980 self-titled debut and work your way up. You could also work your way backwards, going from their newest material to their oldest, which I found to be a lot of fun. If you really liked the song I included in this mix you could work your way up from Extremities, Dirt, and Other Repressed Emotions to their newest material, then go back. I have a bit of a bias because KJ are my favorite band of all time so I love all their material, but I find their 2003 self-titled album to be a good starting point for new people.

I appreciate the synopsis! I'll do it the way I bolded, you being an expert on the matter I'll take your first advice.

[Powerstars]

Interesting choices on some of your parts. I wasn't expecting "Crom Crauch" to be submitted by Trollheart when I checked back on the thread. Ending with "Dumpster Divers" was an interesting but fitting choice. Fantastic start to the rebooted mixtapes.

[The Batlord]

Originally Posted by Dr. Rez

2. Urban Hatemonger: Dengue Fever - Tiger Phone Card

Cute. The lyrics are, as has been said, amusingly silly. It's a fun little song, but I'm not really thinking about listening to more of them. They're not Manowar after all.

3. LoathsomePete: Killing Joke - Inside the Termite Mound

I've listened to Killing Joke before and loved them. Pandemonium pretty much blew me away, but I am rather indifferent to this. Just ended up as background music. I guess industrial and post-punk are just pretty hit or miss with me.

4. Chrysalis: Jesu - Farewell

I remember hearing Jesu's early work, and I think it was like metal mixed with shoegaze, so I was surprised when I heard this. Unfortunately, laid back electronica isn't really my thing. At least not right now.

5. Trollheart: Ken Kiernan and Ger MacDonald - Crom Cruach

Couldn't find it on Youtube, and downloading the thingy on a library computer isn't a headache I'm willing to undergo. Sorry buddy.

6. Mondo Bungle: Beats Antique - Dope Crunk

This is actually the first song I really liked off here. The off-the-wall rhythms mixed with the eastern music is quite infectious. I'm curious if this is just how one of their songs sounds, or if this is just their sound. To be honest, this seems like a gimmick that might wear thin after a while.

7. Dr. Rez: Benjamin Francis Leftwich - Atlas Hands

Indie folk isn't really a natural genre for me, but when I'm in the right mood the peacefulness can be totally immersive. I'm not really in that mood at the moment though. I've been giving this a few extra spins just cause I don't wanna miss out on something I might get on some other day, but it's not really grabbing me.

8. djchameleon: Fort Minor - Petrified (Doors Remix)

I wanted to like this, and I definitely don't hate it, but if I'm gonna listen to mediocre hip hop I'd rather the MC's to be wearing ****ty clown makeup.

9. zer0: Chameleons - Second Skin

I'm picky about my post-punk. I've never really been able to make it through an entire Joy Division song without wanting to go listen to something else. This is in the same kind of category, but there's something euphoric about this song that is engaging me where I'd usually be indifferent. Not blown away or anything, but I'm enjoying it at least.

10. Blarobbarg: Psalters -Dumpster Divers

A fun little diddy...not much else to say I guess. Folk that's fun. Yep.

[Plankton]

Missed out on this round, but I'll try to make the next one.

[Dr_Rez]

Originally Posted by Plankton

Missed out on this round, but I'll try to make the next one.

No mate I have another full mixtape coming out this week since so many people participated. You have until Wednesday night at 11:59 pm est.

i LOOK FORWARD TO A PM FROM YOU.