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

Stop your bragging and take this.

Album: White Light/White Heat
Artist: The Velvet Underground
Genre: Experimental Rock
Suggested by: Plainview
Familiarity: None. Never heard any Velvet Underground at all.

1. White Light/White Heat - A bit of classic rock style stuff here. Somewhere between Hendrix and T-Rex. Short, but I like it.

2. The Gift - Spoken word tells a funny little story, with a bluesy backdrop. Simple, yet effective. I enjoyed it considerably.

3. Lady Godiva's Operation - I love the guitar mimicking the melody. The album so far has had this glazy sound over top of it. It's good. Towards the end, everything breaks down. There's a lot of breathing, random mouth noises, whispering, and almost spoken vocals. The rhythm section just keeps going in the background. It's fantastic.

4. Here She Comes Now - Repeated vocals, and a bit of funky guitar. The rhythm section just keeps going. Short and sweet.

5. I Heard Her Call My Name - This one's a bit heavier, mostly from the distortion on the two guitars. The bass is all over the place, the drums are upbeat and pretty solid. The vocals are simple, but that reflects the rest of the songs (mostly). The distorted guitar solo is pretty warped for the time, with its squealing and odd melody.

6. Sister Ray - This one is really long. It's got a nice, rolling beat. Pretty good guitar stuff. The vocals are really all over. The middle key section is verging on progressive. Lots of distortion there. The guitar solo is great, and I love the way the guitars are used as almost a percussive instrument. This is absolutely awesome! It feels like a good jam band. Absolutely awesome closer to the album. Reading a bit of trivia, I found this: During the recording of "Sister Ray", producer Tom Wilson reportedly left the studio rather than endure the cacophony. Really good and cool stuff.

It's experimental, loud, and noisy. Absolutely amazing stuff. If you like anything punky or experimental, you'll have a blast with this album.

OVERALL RATING: 9/10

YorkeDaddy · 08-09-2015, 11:08 AM

You've never heard any Velvet Underground before?!? Dear god, you really need to check out the banana album AKA Velvet Underground & Nico

**Frownland** · 08-09-2015, 11:30 AM

The Velvet Underground are fantastic, you should check out their earlier work as well as YD said. My next recommendation is

The Red Krayola - God Bless the Red Krayola and All Who Sail With It

Plainview · 08-09-2015, 04:49 PM

Glad you enjoyed White Light. Definitely proto-punk. Can I request the album in my sig as I said before? Cheers.

TechnicLePanther · 08-23-2015, 09:36 AM

I'm back!

Album: Foo Fighters
Artist: Foo Fighters
Genre: Alternative Rock
Suggested by: TechnicLePanther
Familiarity: I've heard Big Me, but I believe that's it. I'm a big fan of some of their other work however, and I've been meaning to check this album out.

1. This Is a Call - Oh boy, I really like this. The way it incorporates elements of jangly pop is really cool. Everything about this is really cool. It's just got that classic alternative rock feel. If I was hearing this song in 1995, I would think that the drummer from Nirvana has the same talent as Kurt. Absolutely awesome stuff.

2. I'll Stick Around - It's got a nice, unpolished sound of the 90s, and I love it. Reminds me of Nirvana's heavier stuff.

3. Big Me - This is the song I know, and I absolutely love this one. It's quieter than the first two, and reinforces the jangle pop feel of the album.

4. Alone + Easy Target - A much harder, almost thrashy song here. It's not great, but it's alright.

5. Good Grief - Another heavy song. I like the harmonies with the vocals. It's good.

6. Floaty - This one has a lighter feel due to the chord structure. The vocals are excellently distorted. I really like this one.

7. Weenie Beenie - The Foo Fighters' early sound is so much heavier than their later sound. It's actually pretty strange to hear them experimenting with a more metallic sound. Of course, I still love it, and it adds some diversity to the album.

8. Oh, George - This song foretells their later sound the most in my opinion. It reminds me of Long Road to Ruin, and it definitely has that classic Foo Fighters feel. This one grew on me as I listened as well.

9. For All the Cows - Great! Nice easy song to mix it up after a couple heavier songs. It does pick up for what I suppose is the chorus. But otherwise, it's almost bluesy and very smooth. I love it!

10. X-Static - Another song hinting at the Foo Fighters' later sound. Really cool stuff.

11. Wattershed - A small little punk song. Simple, but still really good.

12. Exhausted - I love the distortion and effects on this song. It's a great melody, and it's perfect to end the album.

Overall, I enjoyed this album quite a bit more than I thought I would. There are some songs that aren't as good, and others that go above and beyond, so this album's gonna end up with an almost perfect score. But wow, this album is amazing. You'll certainly enjoy it more if you're a fan of the whole alternative aesthetic. Otherwise, it's a fun little album that I'd recommend to any music fan.

OVERALL RATING: 9.5/10

Plainview · 08-23-2015, 02:12 PM

So I've released a new album which is better, which is in my sig currently so would ya mind swapping out the old (Almanac) for the new (Rainbow Grey)? Cheers!

TechnicLePanther · 08-23-2015, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Plainview

So I've released a new album which is better, which is in my sig currently so would ya mind swapping out the old (Almanac) for the new (Rainbow Grey)? Cheers!

I certainly will!

Sorry I've been gone guys, I was just really busy for a couple of weeks.

And lastly, for Batty, if you like Kesha, you'll probably also like Clairity. She wrote a few songs with Kesha's mother, and it's rumored that Kesha worked on those songs as well. Her first EP, Alienation was released just a month ago, and her music is awesome. I would check it out if I were you. Here's a good example of her music:

TechnicLePanther · 09-18-2015, 07:19 PM

Alright, I'm not as busy now, so I really oughta be getting to these. Let's do this thing.

EDIT- I'm gonna try to get one out at least every other day, starting with today. And I'll try to have them guaranteed on weekends. Don't trust me yet, as I haven't proven it. Just wanted to give you guys something to hope for.

The Batlord · 09-18-2015, 07:33 PM

Hurry up with Boston so you can get to Ke$ha already. The whole site is waiting with baited breath.

TechnicLePanther · 09-18-2015, 08:02 PM

Yeah, yeah Batty. I'm gonna get around to it tomorrow.

Album: Third Stage
Artist: Boston
Genre: Hard Rock
Suggested by: Trollheart
Familiarity: Only heard singles from their first album, so this one is a mystery to me.

1. Amanda - It's a very good song, but it displays a lot of the 80s cheese that developed in between their second album and this one. Plus, this song doesn't really fit with the concept of the album. It's not bad at all, but it's just not the quality of songwriting you'd expect after hearing Boston's first album. As far as I know, Boston wasn't really in to the music at this point. The members pretty much just wanted to make one album, but ended up having to fulfill their three-album contract.

2. We're Ready - This one is already better than Amanda. I especially love the guitar at the beginning. Unfortunately, they still use the cheesy 80s guitar effect. I don't know, maybe I don't like it as much as I thought. Again, not terrible, but personally disappointing based on my previous experience with Boston. The ending ambience is interesting.

3. The Launch: a) Countdown b) Ignition c) Third Stage Seperation - I love the way the keys are used to produce a beep-boopy sound at the beginning. Really epic guitar work. I wasn't expecting any of their songs to be instrumental, but I think they do work really well as an instrumental band. This is my favorite song so far.

4. Cool the Engines - I don't know why Tom Scholz didn't just break down and make his own instrumental music. He's a very brilliant man. Either way, this is a great song, but Brad Delp's vocals are really killing the vibe for me. Never was a big fan of arena rock, and these guys are going full arena rock right now.

5. My Destination - I've heard this song before. Brad Delp's vocals fit this kind of song perfectly. And while I'm not a big fan of ballads, for some reason this one sounds great to me. Ends pretty abruptly, like the first track.

6. A New World - Awesome instrumental. I would assume it was engineered by Tom Scholz at some point as a companion to the song coming right after it.

7. To Be a Man - OH GOD THE EIGHTIES!!! This hard rock/soft rock fusion that was popular in the eighties is one of my least favorite things in music. Towards the end it actually gets really epic and amazing. Overall, it's pretty cool.

8. I Think I Like It - This one's a bit alternative. This album is like Boston + 80s. It sort of grew on me this time. Really great everything.

9. Can'tcha Say (You Believe in Me)/Still In Love - The vocal intro was cool. The piano was alright, and the ballad-y ness in the beginning was generic. This album is so bloody generic, it hurts. It is still good, but I feel like it's bad because it's Boston. I'll just have to deal with this. This song, for some strange reason, makes me want to do the weird snake dance that that guy in the "You Spin Me Right Round" music video does. The guitar section in the middle was excellent! So many conflicting emotions with this album. The heavier guitars come back in, and I feel like I'm hit by a wave of light. I think the longer you listen to Boston, the more amazing they sound.

10. Hollyann - Another one that has some punky vibes to it. The key solo was very entertaining. Yeah, this album is just fun.

I think that's really what it comes down to with this album. It's nothing groundbreaking. There are moments that shine through, and there are moments that are the most cheesy and terrible hard rock I've ever heard. But overall, this album is nothing to flip your s*** over.

OVERALL RATING: 7/10

08-08-2015, 08:28 PM	#241 (permalink)
TechnicLePanther and the livin' is easy... Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: New York Posts: 1,997	Stop your bragging and take this. Album: White Light/White Heat Artist: The Velvet Underground Genre: Experimental Rock Suggested by: Plainview Familiarity: None. Never heard any Velvet Underground at all. 1. White Light/White Heat - A bit of classic rock style stuff here. Somewhere between Hendrix and T-Rex. Short, but I like it. 2. The Gift - Spoken word tells a funny little story, with a bluesy backdrop. Simple, yet effective. I enjoyed it considerably. 3. Lady Godiva's Operation - I love the guitar mimicking the melody. The album so far has had this glazy sound over top of it. It's good. Towards the end, everything breaks down. There's a lot of breathing, random mouth noises, whispering, and almost spoken vocals. The rhythm section just keeps going in the background. It's fantastic. 4. Here She Comes Now - Repeated vocals, and a bit of funky guitar. The rhythm section just keeps going. Short and sweet. 5. I Heard Her Call My Name - This one's a bit heavier, mostly from the distortion on the two guitars. The bass is all over the place, the drums are upbeat and pretty solid. The vocals are simple, but that reflects the rest of the songs (mostly). The distorted guitar solo is pretty warped for the time, with its squealing and odd melody. 6. Sister Ray - This one is really long. It's got a nice, rolling beat. Pretty good guitar stuff. The vocals are really all over. The middle key section is verging on progressive. Lots of distortion there. The guitar solo is great, and I love the way the guitars are used as almost a percussive instrument. This is absolutely awesome! It feels like a good jam band. Absolutely awesome closer to the album. Reading a bit of trivia, I found this: During the recording of "Sister Ray", producer Tom Wilson reportedly left the studio rather than endure the cacophony. Really good and cool stuff. It's experimental, loud, and noisy. Absolutely amazing stuff. If you like anything punky or experimental, you'll have a blast with this album. 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.

08-09-2015, 11:30 AM	#243 (permalink)
Frownland SOPHIE FOREVER Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: East of the Southern North American West Posts: 35,541	The Velvet Underground are fantastic, you should check out their earlier work as well as YD said. My next recommendation is The Red Krayola - God Bless the Red Krayola and All Who Sail With It __________________ 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

08-23-2015, 09:36 AM	#245 (permalink)
TechnicLePanther and the livin' is easy... Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: New York Posts: 1,997	I'm back! Album: Foo Fighters Artist: Foo Fighters Genre: Alternative Rock Suggested by: TechnicLePanther Familiarity: I've heard Big Me, but I believe that's it. I'm a big fan of some of their other work however, and I've been meaning to check this album out. 1. This Is a Call - Oh boy, I really like this. The way it incorporates elements of jangly pop is really cool. Everything about this is really cool. It's just got that classic alternative rock feel. If I was hearing this song in 1995, I would think that the drummer from Nirvana has the same talent as Kurt. Absolutely awesome stuff. 2. I'll Stick Around - It's got a nice, unpolished sound of the 90s, and I love it. Reminds me of Nirvana's heavier stuff. 3. Big Me - This is the song I know, and I absolutely love this one. It's quieter than the first two, and reinforces the jangle pop feel of the album. 4. Alone + Easy Target - A much harder, almost thrashy song here. It's not great, but it's alright. 5. Good Grief - Another heavy song. I like the harmonies with the vocals. It's good. 6. Floaty - This one has a lighter feel due to the chord structure. The vocals are excellently distorted. I really like this one. 7. Weenie Beenie - The Foo Fighters' early sound is so much heavier than their later sound. It's actually pretty strange to hear them experimenting with a more metallic sound. Of course, I still love it, and it adds some diversity to the album. 8. Oh, George - This song foretells their later sound the most in my opinion. It reminds me of Long Road to Ruin, and it definitely has that classic Foo Fighters feel. This one grew on me as I listened as well. 9. For All the Cows - Great! Nice easy song to mix it up after a couple heavier songs. It does pick up for what I suppose is the chorus. But otherwise, it's almost bluesy and very smooth. I love it! 10. X-Static - Another song hinting at the Foo Fighters' later sound. Really cool stuff. 11. Wattershed - A small little punk song. Simple, but still really good. 12. Exhausted - I love the distortion and effects on this song. It's a great melody, and it's perfect to end the album. Overall, I enjoyed this album quite a bit more than I thought I would. There are some songs that aren't as good, and others that go above and beyond, so this album's gonna end up with an almost perfect score. But wow, this album is amazing. You'll certainly enjoy it more if you're a fan of the whole alternative aesthetic. Otherwise, it's a fun little album that I'd recommend to any music fan. OVERALL RATING: 9.5/10 __________________ 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.

09-18-2015, 07:19 PM	#248 (permalink)
TechnicLePanther and the livin' is easy... Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: New York Posts: 1,997	Alright, I'm not as busy now, so I really oughta be getting to these. Let's do this thing. EDIT- I'm gonna try to get one out at least every other day, starting with today. And I'll try to have them guaranteed on weekends. Don't trust me yet, as I haven't proven it. Just wanted to give you guys something to hope for. __________________ 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; 09-18-2015 at 07:57 PM.

09-18-2015, 08:02 PM	#250 (permalink)
TechnicLePanther and the livin' is easy... Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: New York Posts: 1,997	Yeah, yeah Batty. I'm gonna get around to it tomorrow. Album: Third Stage Artist: Boston Genre: Hard Rock Suggested by: Trollheart Familiarity: Only heard singles from their first album, so this one is a mystery to me. 1. Amanda - It's a very good song, but it displays a lot of the 80s cheese that developed in between their second album and this one. Plus, this song doesn't really fit with the concept of the album. It's not bad at all, but it's just not the quality of songwriting you'd expect after hearing Boston's first album. As far as I know, Boston wasn't really in to the music at this point. The members pretty much just wanted to make one album, but ended up having to fulfill their three-album contract. 2. We're Ready - This one is already better than Amanda. I especially love the guitar at the beginning. Unfortunately, they still use the cheesy 80s guitar effect. I don't know, maybe I don't like it as much as I thought. Again, not terrible, but personally disappointing based on my previous experience with Boston. The ending ambience is interesting. 3. The Launch: a) Countdown b) Ignition c) Third Stage Seperation - I love the way the keys are used to produce a beep-boopy sound at the beginning. Really epic guitar work. I wasn't expecting any of their songs to be instrumental, but I think they do work really well as an instrumental band. This is my favorite song so far. 4. Cool the Engines - I don't know why Tom Scholz didn't just break down and make his own instrumental music. He's a very brilliant man. Either way, this is a great song, but Brad Delp's vocals are really killing the vibe for me. Never was a big fan of arena rock, and these guys are going full arena rock right now. 5. My Destination - I've heard this song before. Brad Delp's vocals fit this kind of song perfectly. And while I'm not a big fan of ballads, for some reason this one sounds great to me. Ends pretty abruptly, like the first track. 6. A New World - Awesome instrumental. I would assume it was engineered by Tom Scholz at some point as a companion to the song coming right after it. 7. To Be a Man - OH GOD THE EIGHTIES!!! This hard rock/soft rock fusion that was popular in the eighties is one of my least favorite things in music. Towards the end it actually gets really epic and amazing. Overall, it's pretty cool. 8. I Think I Like It - This one's a bit alternative. This album is like Boston + 80s. It sort of grew on me this time. Really great everything. 9. Can'tcha Say (You Believe in Me)/Still In Love - The vocal intro was cool. The piano was alright, and the ballad-y ness in the beginning was generic. This album is so bloody generic, it hurts. It is still good, but I feel like it's bad because it's Boston. I'll just have to deal with this. This song, for some strange reason, makes me want to do the weird snake dance that that guy in the "You Spin Me Right Round" music video does. The guitar section in the middle was excellent! So many conflicting emotions with this album. The heavier guitars come back in, and I feel like I'm hit by a wave of light. I think the longer you listen to Boston, the more amazing they sound. 10. Hollyann - Another one that has some punky vibes to it. The key solo was very entertaining. Yeah, this album is just fun. I think that's really what it comes down to with this album. It's nothing groundbreaking. There are moments that shine through, and there are moments that are the most cheesy and terrible hard rock I've ever heard. But overall, this album is nothing to flip your s* over. OVERALL RATING: 7/10 __________________ 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.