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The Batlord · 07-01-2015, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Josef K

Yeah, this. It's possible you'd be into You Must Be Certain of the Devil, TLP - it's the most accessible of the three AIDS albums and it has "Let My People Go" on it.

Possibly. It has songs that are actually recognizable as songs.

grindy · 07-02-2015, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by TechnicLePanther

Alright, then. Finally getting back to it.

Album: Plague Mass
Artist: Diamanda Galas
Genre: Avant-Garde
Suggested by: The Batlord
Familiarity: None.

1. There Are No More Tickets to the Funeral - It was alright. I can't decide if her voice is good or not. I'm gonna say that the high-pitched parts are definitely not good, and the lower parts are a bit better. The lyrics are extremely unintelligible unless she speaks or growls them. After a certain point, the whole thing is pretty annoying. Did I mention the whole song is just spoken word combined with strange vocalizations?

2. This is the Law of the Plague - Well, at least we have some drums this time. And the lyrics are a bit more intelligible. The audio sounds like the preaching of a cultist. Holy crap, she does this weird thing with her voice. It's so annoying. This song would be better without her. Or maybe just keep the spoken word parts. Oh my gosh, this is so bad.

3. I Wake Up and See the Face of the Devil - Got some buzzing, and some tinny drums, to go along with our main star of course. It's still bad. Then her voice goes away, and it's just weird noise. Great. A million times better than her BS.

4. Confessional (Give Me Sodomy or Give Me Death) - Same crap. This is torture.

5. How Shall Our Judgement Be Carried Out Upon the Wicked - The drums are back. The noise is annoying. Her voice is annoying. This album is SOSOSOSOSOSO bad.

6. Let Us Praise the Masters of Slow Death - Slightly better, I guess. More drums, and less of her screeching.

7. Consecration - It's creepy and weird for a while, and then her vocalizations come back.

8. Sono L'Antichristo - Well, look at the title of the song. I can't understand the lyrics. Must be in spanish or something. Whatever. This song is slightly better. More background voices, more drums, and more of her low vocals. It's kind of cool, actually.

9. Cris D'Aveugle - She's still annoying as hell, but the song is a bit more creepy and atmospheric this time. It's getting better towards the end here.

10. Let My People Go - Got some piano this time. Albeit avant-garde piano, but another instrument nonetheless. This one actually sounds like a song. It's pretty good, and there's definitely some gospel influences in there. It's just her non-annoying vocals and a piano, but it manages to be very atmospheric and cool. This is definitely the best track. (There's some clapping at the end.(Why?))

The majority of this album is trash, but the ending pulled it together a bit. The concept is pretty cool, and the lyrics are alright, but her voice is SO annoying that it ruins anything else about the songs. Anyways, this albums sucks pretty hard, to justify my rating.
OVERALL RATING: 2/10

Too bad. It's a great album.
And while her voice is certainly an acquired taste, I think she's among the best female singers and has an incredible range and technique. "Malediction & Prayer" might be her most accessible, although it's still at times very weird. But you should check out the song "My World Is Empty Without You" from that album, it's very beautiful in the conventional sense.

TechnicLePanther · 07-02-2015, 07:42 PM

I somehow deleted the whole review. Just gonna do the overall rating.

It's a really good album. The beginning is a bit rough, but after that, it really takes off. What it lacks in beauty or largess, it makes up for with great harmony and melody. Most of the songs are very basic, but what works works. Great album.
OVERALL RATING: 8.5/10

YorkeDaddy · 07-02-2015, 07:49 PM

Sucks that the rest got deleted! But I'm just happy you listened to it, and I'm especially glad you liked it!

**Frownland** · 07-02-2015, 07:51 PM

How about you listen to the real Frownland now.

Jesus the Carpenter - The Oblique Perspective

You can find the download in my signature.

YorkeDaddy · 07-02-2015, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Frownland

How about you listen to the real Frownland now.

Jesus the Carpenter - The Oblique Perspective

You can find the download in my signature.

TechnicLePanther · 07-02-2015, 08:28 PM

Wait your turn...

TechnicLePanther · 07-03-2015, 09:14 PM

NEXT! Hopefully this one won't get deleted.

Album: On Air
Artist: Alan Parsons
Genre: Progressive Rock
Suggested by: Trollheart
Familiarity: None. Haven't even heard any Alan Parsons.

1. Blue Blue Sky - Birds. Guitar is good, vocals are good too. Lots of ambient noise, but it's cool. Nothing super crazy.

2. Too Close to the Sun - Woah, suddenly sounds like 80s Floyd. Oh wait, no, that's just 80s prog. Seems very influenced by adult contemporary, which I don't like that much. Yeah, it's definitely got that stupid sound that sprouted from new wave. Dangit! Why do rich white people always have to ruin music! lol. But seriously, it's not terrible for that kind of song. Very mellow. And it sounds a lot like the Floyd's Gilmour era. I hear his other stuff is much funkier. I hope so. This is really behind the trend too. All that stuff was big in the late 80s. Whatever. It's great, but not quite as great for me. So, it's good for me.

3. Blown by the Wind - Lyrics are awesome, by the way. This one is much better. Retains most of the epic feel, while disposing of most of the contemporary feel. Sounds sort of like Dream Theater's softer moments. And, like I said, Pink Floyd's later albums. It's great though. Excellent guitar work, and great use of the string section.

4. Cloudbreak - At the beginning, I was like, "Is this Chariots of Fire?" but it wasn't of course. This one is also great. Love the bass. The song just wouldn't work without its staggered chords. And the guitar is amazing! Ian Bairnson sounds like Dave Gilmour. I love it. Best song so far.

5. I Can't Look Down - This one's heavier than the previous tracks. I like it more because it's a bit heavier, but it's still an excellent song on its own.

6. Brother up in Heaven - Lyrics are excellent. Got that adult contemporary feel back. However, the piano is awesome (I assume that's Alan Parsons), and the production quality is up to par with the rest of the album. No major complaints.

7. Fall Free - This one's got a more freaky sound to it from the offset. I really like it. This one's great too.

8. Apollo - Awesome introduction. I'm hoping the rest of the song retains the same feel as the start. Very dancy. It's cool, but it's monotonous for a little bit. The majority of it is awesome, though.

9. So Far Away - All good here.

10. One Day to Fly - Oh boy, this one's really good. Absolutely beautiful. It's better than all good. Let's go with all amazing.

11. Blue Blue Sky - Great closer. Oh, this is good.

If you like prog rock, you'll like this album. If you like Pink Floyd, you'll love this album. If you're into 80s prog (like Marillion), you will truly appreciate this album. I loved it, and I'll be sure to recommend it to others.
OVERALL RATING: 9/10

Trollheart · 07-04-2015, 04:09 PM

Delighted you liked it. When you say you have never heard any Alan Parsons, is that at all? As this is his second solo after leaving the Alan Parsons Project, and I think most people might have heard the odd one of their tunes. If not, then I'd recommend (not for review here but if you're interested in exploring further) Eve, Pyramid, Gaudi and Ammonia Avenue, as well as their most famous and successful album, Eye in the Sky.

Also, no rating?

For my next rec: have you heard this classic?

TechnicLePanther · 07-04-2015, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Trollheart

Also, no rating?

Oops. I have heard some songs off of Boston, but never the whole thing. Glad to check it out.

07-02-2015, 07:42 PM	#143 (permalink)
TechnicLePanther and the livin' is easy... Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: New York Posts: 1,997	I somehow deleted the whole review. Just gonna do the overall rating. It's a really good album. The beginning is a bit rough, but after that, it really takes off. What it lacks in beauty or largess, it makes up for with great harmony and melody. Most of the songs are very basic, but what works works. Great album. OVERALL RATING: 8.5/10 __________________ Many have tried to destroy it... but... true evil never dies. It is only... REBORN *SUGGEST ME AN ALBUM* - I'm probably not going to listen to it but I will if you bother me enough.

07-02-2015, 07:51 PM	#145 (permalink)
Frownland SOPHIE FOREVER Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: East of the Southern North American West Posts: 35,541	How about you listen to the real Frownland now. Jesus the Carpenter - The Oblique Perspective You can find the download in my signature. __________________ Studies show that when a given norm is changed in the face of the unchanging, the remaining contradictions will parallel the truth. d e a f b o x

07-02-2015, 08:28 PM	#147 (permalink)
TechnicLePanther and the livin' is easy... Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: New York Posts: 1,997	Wait your turn... __________________ Many have tried to destroy it... but... true evil never dies. It is only... REBORN *SUGGEST ME AN ALBUM* - I'm probably not going to listen to it but I will if you bother me enough.

07-03-2015, 09:14 PM	#148 (permalink)
TechnicLePanther and the livin' is easy... Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: New York Posts: 1,997	NEXT! Hopefully this one won't get deleted. Album: On Air Artist: Alan Parsons Genre: Progressive Rock Suggested by: Trollheart Familiarity: None. Haven't even heard any Alan Parsons. 1. Blue Blue Sky - Birds. Guitar is good, vocals are good too. Lots of ambient noise, but it's cool. Nothing super crazy. 2. Too Close to the Sun - Woah, suddenly sounds like 80s Floyd. Oh wait, no, that's just 80s prog. Seems very influenced by adult contemporary, which I don't like that much. Yeah, it's definitely got that stupid sound that sprouted from new wave. Dangit! Why do rich white people always have to ruin music! lol. But seriously, it's not terrible for that kind of song. Very mellow. And it sounds a lot like the Floyd's Gilmour era. I hear his other stuff is much funkier. I hope so. This is really behind the trend too. All that stuff was big in the late 80s. Whatever. It's great, but not quite as great for me. So, it's good for me. 3. Blown by the Wind - Lyrics are awesome, by the way. This one is much better. Retains most of the epic feel, while disposing of most of the contemporary feel. Sounds sort of like Dream Theater's softer moments. And, like I said, Pink Floyd's later albums. It's great though. Excellent guitar work, and great use of the string section. 4. Cloudbreak - At the beginning, I was like, "Is this Chariots of Fire?" but it wasn't of course. This one is also great. Love the bass. The song just wouldn't work without its staggered chords. And the guitar is amazing! Ian Bairnson sounds like Dave Gilmour. I love it. Best song so far. 5. I Can't Look Down - This one's heavier than the previous tracks. I like it more because it's a bit heavier, but it's still an excellent song on its own. 6. Brother up in Heaven - Lyrics are excellent. Got that adult contemporary feel back. However, the piano is awesome (I assume that's Alan Parsons), and the production quality is up to par with the rest of the album. No major complaints. 7. Fall Free - This one's got a more freaky sound to it from the offset. I really like it. This one's great too. 8. Apollo - Awesome introduction. I'm hoping the rest of the song retains the same feel as the start. Very dancy. It's cool, but it's monotonous for a little bit. The majority of it is awesome, though. 9. So Far Away - All good here. 10. One Day to Fly - Oh boy, this one's really good. Absolutely beautiful. It's better than all good. Let's go with all amazing. 11. Blue Blue Sky - Great closer. Oh, this is good. If you like prog rock, you'll like this album. If you like Pink Floyd, you'll love this album. If you're into 80s prog (like Marillion), you will truly appreciate this album. I loved it, and I'll be sure to recommend it to others. OVERALL RATING: 9/10 __________________ Many have tried to destroy it... but... true evil never dies. It is only... REBORN *SUGGEST ME AN ALBUM* - I'm probably not going to listen to it but I will if you bother me enough. Last edited by TechnicLePanther; 12-26-2015 at 07:12 PM.

07-04-2015, 04:09 PM	#149 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,992	Delighted you liked it. When you say you have never heard any Alan Parsons, is that at all? As this is his second solo after leaving the Alan Parsons Project, and I think most people might have heard the odd one of their tunes. If not, then I'd recommend (not for review here but if you're interested in exploring further) Eve, Pyramid, Gaudi and Ammonia Avenue, as well as their most famous and successful album, Eye in the Sky. Also, no rating? For my next rec: have you heard this classic? __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018