MB Album Club 2022

Lisnaholic · 08-13-2022, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Carpe Mortem

Given what a brutal reviewer I know I can be, maybe it would be a good idea if I get a taste of my own medicine at some point lol. I'm sure I'd suggest an album that is not everyone's cup of tea.

Again, I appreciate the kindness & welcomes! Especially Lisnaholic, very kind of you to bring it up.

I gracefully accept your nominations, and I would like to thank Jesuth Kryth and my mother.

You are literally very welcome, Carpe! I remember that you were a good contributor here back in the day, though I don't remember if or how much our musical tastes overlapped: did we perhaps swap recommendations about Dark Gospel ?

Anyway, when you're ready, just nominate an album and Trollheart will work it into the Club rotation, which you can see in the OP.

SGR · 08-14-2022, 01:05 AM

This album club has thus far been devoid of rap albums. If no one fixes that by the time my next album is queued up, I suppose I'll have to rectify it meself.

And, welcome Carpe. I can't wait to shlt on your nominated album.

Trollheart · 08-14-2022, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by SGR

This album club has thus far been devoid of crap albums. If no one fixes that by the time my next album is queued up, I suppose I'll have to rectify it meself.

And, welcome Carpe. I can't wait to shlt on your nominated album.

Well the whole point is to try to nominate albums, or ones we think are good anyway. Still, I suppose if you really insist I can dig out a Ronan Keating monstrosity - just make sure your medical insurance is all paid up: you'll need it.

rubber soul · 08-14-2022, 06:02 AM

At least make it something like Public Enemy. If I have to listen to something with mechanical vocals or what not, I think I'll barf on Trollheart.

Carpe Mortem · 08-14-2022, 07:44 AM

I'd be interested in recommendations for dark gospel! Can't say I have much to offer though. If anything, I may have asked for some from you or the member base here - sounds like me lol.

That being said, it inspires my album pick a bit....

Sixteen Horsepower - Sackcloth 'n Ashes

Trollheart · 08-14-2022, 11:03 AM

Note: I never noticed that Sharon Jones album was so recent. I assumed it was from the 1960s. Had I done, I think I would have shaved off two or three points from the rating. I won't do that now, as it would be unfair, but just to sort of explain why I gave it 10/10. Seeing that it is a 21st century album, I am less impressed, as it does now seem very derivative and stale, but hell, my rating stands, because why not. I'll check the year in future.

rubber soul · 08-14-2022, 11:16 AM

Why should the year matter? If the album is good, it's good. If you rate an album on the year of release you're going to miss out on a lot of good stuff.

Trollheart · 08-14-2022, 11:42 AM

It's more a case of is it just playing on the tropes and sounds of music a few decades before it, or is it more contemporary? I think others have pointed out that it sounds dated, with no real addition to or improvement on the sound of the time when that music was most popular. I mean, if someone were to bring out an album very like the Beatles or the Beach Boys now, would you not think that detracted from its originality?

Anyway, shut up or I will change the rating.

rubber soul · 08-14-2022, 11:47 AM

I'd see it as a homage, especially in the case of the Beach Boys. Hey, I like retro, so sue me, okay?

Anyway, different strokes for different folks, right?

Trollheart · 08-14-2022, 12:48 PM

Let's not bring BDSM into it.

08-14-2022, 07:44 AM	#445 (permalink)
Carpe Mortem Crusher of tiny Nords Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Ugly Bag of Mostly Water Posts: 1,363	I'd be interested in recommendations for dark gospel! Can't say I have much to offer though. If anything, I may have asked for some from you or the member base here - sounds like me lol. That being said, it inspires my album pick a bit.... Sixteen Horsepower - Sackcloth 'n Ashes __________________ [SIG][/SIG] Mirth is King Be Loving & Open With My Emotions

08-14-2022, 11:03 AM	#446 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,995	Note: I never noticed that Sharon Jones album was so recent. I assumed it was from the 1960s. Had I done, I think I would have shaved off two or three points from the rating. I won't do that now, as it would be unfair, but just to sort of explain why I gave it 10/10. Seeing that it is a 21st century album, I am less impressed, as it does now seem very derivative and stale, but hell, my rating stands, because why not. I'll check the year in future. __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018

08-14-2022, 11:42 AM	#448 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,995	It's more a case of is it just playing on the tropes and sounds of music a few decades before it, or is it more contemporary? I think others have pointed out that it sounds dated, with no real addition to or improvement on the sound of the time when that music was most popular. I mean, if someone were to bring out an album very like the Beatles or the Beach Boys now, would you not think that detracted from its originality? Anyway, shut up or I will change the rating. __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018

08-14-2022, 12:48 PM	#450 (permalink)
Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,995	Let's not bring BDSM into it. __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018

08-14-2022, 01:05 AM	#442 (permalink)
SGR No Ice In My Bourbon Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: /dev/null Posts: 4,327	This album club has thus far been devoid of rap albums. If no one fixes that by the time my next album is queued up, I suppose I'll have to rectify it meself. And, welcome Carpe. I can't wait to shlt on your nominated album.