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| vilainde |
Posted - 12/12/2006 : 03:10:33
Everyone loves end of the year top lists... And the season has started, with the NME Albums Of The Year 2006:
1. Arctic Monkeys - Whatever People Say I Am Thats What Im Not
2. Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Show Your Bones
3. Muse - Black Holes and Revelations
4. Hot Chip - The Warning
5. CSS - Cansei De Ser Sexi
6. Gnarls Barkley - St Elsewhere
7. Long Blondes - Someone To Drive You Home
8. The Strokes - First Impressions Of Earth
9. Kasabian - Empire
10. My Chemical Romance - The Black Parade
11. Howling Bells - Howling Bells
12. The Killers - Sams Town
13. Panic! At The Disco - A Fever You Cant Sweat Out
14. TV On The Radio - Return To Cookie
15. Thom Yorke - The Eraser
16. Amy Winehouse Back To Black
17. The Futureheads News And Tributes
18. The Rapture - Pieces Of The People We Love
19. The Longcut - A Call And Response
20. The Streets - The Hardest Way To Make An Easy Living
21. The Raconteurs - Broken Boy Soldiers
22. The Flaming Lips - At War With The Mystics
23. The Knife Silent Shout
24. The Secret Machines - Ten Silver Drops
25. Mogwai - Mr Beast
26. Jarvis - Jarvis
27. Clap Your Hands Say Yeah - Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
28. Morrissey - Ringleader Of The Tormentors
29. The Spinto Band - Nice And Nicely Done Bar/None
30. Cat Power - The Greatest
31. Sunshine Underground - Raise The Alarm
32. Lily Allen - Alright, Still
33. The Bronx - The Bronx
34. Albert Hammond Jr. - Yours To Keep
35. Forward Russia - Give Me A Wall
36. Datarock - Datarock
37. Be Your Own Pet Be Your Own Pet
38. Metric - Live It Out
39. The Young Knives - Voices Of Animal And Men
40. Midlake - The Trials Of Van Occupanther
41. The Gossip - Standing In The Way Of Control
42. The Automatic - Not Accepted Anywhere
43. Beck - The Information
44. Isobel Campbell & Mark Lanegan - Ballad Of The Broken Seas
45. Bob Dylan - Modern Times
46. Semi Finalists - Semi Finalists
47. Wolfmother - Wolfmother
48. Get Cape Wear Cape Fly - The Chronicles Of A Bohemian Teenager
49. Absentee - Schmotime
50. The Kooks - Inside In/Inside Out
I obviously have none of these records.
Denis
"Pablo Picasso was never called an asshole. Not like you." |
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| floop |
Posted - 04/10/2007 : 20:33:18
i love the Flaming Lips but their new album doesn't do anything for me. to me Yoshimi had about 5 or 6 "filler" songs, but the rest are brilliant. the new one seems like it's all filler
i guess not every album can be great
Soft Bulletin is top notch though
jamming good with Weird and Gilly |
| mr.biscuitdoughhead |
Posted - 03/17/2007 : 19:13:46
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Originally posted by jackruby
I was shocked at how good the new Strokes album is. I don't WANT to like the Strokes, but alas, I have succcombed to their catchy sounds
I think First Impressions of Earth was pretty bad except for maybe Razorblade, for me their only good album will always be Is This It.
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| Jefrey |
Posted - 03/14/2007 : 22:25:07
That's a good rant. I kind of agree about the "new" Flaming Lips - although they kind of reinvent themselves every couple years, so who knows what's next. After a couple songs of the circus, you're ready for it to be over.
That's why I brought up the mid-90's version. They just played as a band and put on an exceptional show, with one of the best feedback solos I've ever seen. Their lead guitarist (no longer in the band) had a wall of amps on 3 sides of himself and would create the feedback by turning to different amps/combining feedback from two or 3 different amps, etc. It was indescribable and amazing. And it was just 4 musicians on a stage (well, they had christmas lights all over everything, but that's it).
Anyway, this new show they have, it seems they are lip-synching or something, because some of the music sure as hell wasn't coming from the musicians. I thought it was an interesting experience, but it was more like going to Cirque Du Soliel or something than a rock show.
I wouldn't go as far as to say they are musically a joke though. Maybe the show is, but they create some very inventive music and aren't afraid to try new things, like the 4-disc thing or the boombox orchestra. Maybe they are gimmicks, but I guess they just got tired of the 2 guitars, a bass, and drums thing.
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| benji |
Posted - 03/14/2007 : 16:56:48
the circus aspect was what i disliked the most.
the music was secondary to their stage antics.
i just got the impression that they put on the "circus act" because they knew their music wasn't strong enough to stand up by itself and that made me sad and mad that i'd paid my good money to see a band who were a joke.
i don't remember a single thing about the music that night, and i bet if you even asked someone who liked the show about the music they'd be like "music? what music?"
and thats not why i go to a gig.
compare that to bands such as the pixies (both pre and post reunion) who had zero stage prescence. you went to a show for the music and it was good enuf to hold your attention for the entire length of the gig.
rant over.
all i can say, thank god for polio! brian |
| Jefrey |
Posted - 03/14/2007 : 16:36:33
PS - I did enjoy them live more back in the 90's when they were just a band rather than a circus show.
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| Jefrey |
Posted - 03/14/2007 : 16:35:25
Well, you have to take magic mushrooms before the show...it's a whole different thing ;)
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| benji |
Posted - 03/14/2007 : 16:09:55
i can't stand the flaming lips.
saw them in concert in london in 2003 (i think) and it was truly awful.
i just found them a complete joke.
but my bro-in-law liked 'em, so i stayed at the gig. otherwise i'd have bolted.
truly dire.
all i can say, thank god for polio! brian |
| Jefrey |
Posted - 03/14/2007 : 16:03:31
I am a Flaming Lips fan. Big time! I just saw them play a show with Ween last year. What an awesome double bill.
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| jackruby |
Posted - 03/14/2007 : 14:15:13
I am surprised that no one is a Flaming Lips fan. At War With The Mystics is pretty-damn good. There are a few songs on the album that I wish did not exist, but I'd recommend it. Not as good as their Soft Bulletin, but better than Yoshimi Battles The Evil Pink Robots.
I agree with Vilainde, most of that shit will be in the bargain bin in a couple years.
I was shocked at how good the new Strokes album is. I don't WANT to like the Strokes, but alas, I have succcombed to their catchy sounds |
| Carolynanna |
Posted - 03/14/2007 : 09:38:50
I think Brian lies. ;)
Seriously though, I usually spin a disc for about a month.
How do you listen to 56 new CDs?
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For Chrissakes have a cup of tea. |
| Jefrey |
Posted - 03/13/2007 : 22:38:50
Wow, what an exceptionally crappy list. Thanks for sharing Denis. Do the writers for the NME even like music?
I agree on Belle and Sebastian - I came to them late, but The Life Pursuit was in my car for several weeks nonstop, and them I bought all their stuff. I had Arab Strap, but I had ignored them pretty much till The Life Pursuit came out.
I liked that one Arctic Monkeys song. And that one Thomas Jefferson Slave Apartments song from years ago. I think it was pretty much the same song. But a whole album? I don't think I could take it. I tried The Hold Steady as well, and lasted about 3 songs. Yawn.
The Strokes had a new album? And people bought it?
I liked the Flaming' Lips album off that list, and probably the Beck, if I had heard it.
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| benji |
Posted - 03/13/2007 : 20:47:10
i'm aghast at such a suggestion.
i actually listen to very little new music these days. i find i can't be bothered to listen to something that i don't know, and therefore might not like. guess i'm just getting old.
i'm very entrenched with what i already own, and spend a ridiculously large amount of time on dimeadozen.org downloading live music which i listen to all the damn time.
all i can say, thank god for polio! brian |
| Carolynanna |
Posted - 03/13/2007 : 19:22:55
I think benji steals music. 
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For Chrissakes have a cup of tea. |
| benji |
Posted - 03/13/2007 : 15:38:09
i only bought 2 albums released in 2006, and one of those i didn't buy until 2007.
so my list is short, but to the point.
1. Micah P. Hinson - And The Opera Circuit
2. Mogwai - Mr Beast
all i can say is that it was a tight race for top spot.
all i can say, thank god for polio! brian |
| mr.biscuitdoughhead |
Posted - 03/13/2007 : 14:03:23
I've been meaning to do this for a while.
My list:
1. Clap Your Hands Say Yeah - Clap Your Hands Say Yeah
2. The Dears - Gang of Losers
3. Guillemots - Through the Windowpane
4. Belle and Sebastian - The Life Pursuit
5. Grandaddy - Just Like the Fambly Cat
6. Monkey Swallows the Universe - The Bright Carvings
7. Arctic Monkeys - Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not
8. Badly Drawn Boy - Born in the U.K.
9. I'm From Barcelona - Let Me Introduce My Friends
10. Nebula - Apollo
11. Say Hi to Your Mom - Impeccable Blahs
12. Sunset Rubdown - Shut Up I Am Dreaming
13. Guster - Ganging Up on the Sun
"Am I the one you're thinking of
when the sun goes down into the water...?" |
| ProverbialCereal |
Posted - 01/15/2007 : 10:38:36
I have 4% of those albums. |
| Homers_pet_monkey |
Posted - 01/15/2007 : 05:11:12
quote:
Originally posted by Superabounder
quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey
Well I have ordered TV On The Radio, so it should be here in a few days or so. Everyone keeps raving about this Midlake album too, but I have not been blown away by the few songs I have heard. They sound OK mind, probably a grower.
 I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place
I never forgave you for referring to the Midlake singer as sounding as if he was high on cough medicine when you listened to a few songs off their first album a couple of years ago. The new album is solid, but I was expecting better based on pre-release hype around here in Texas.
I'd rather be anywhere or doing anything
Eh? That wasn't me sir.
I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place
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| Superabounder |
Posted - 01/14/2007 : 15:24:11
quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey
Well I have ordered TV On The Radio, so it should be here in a few days or so. Everyone keeps raving about this Midlake album too, but I have not been blown away by the few songs I have heard. They sound OK mind, probably a grower.
I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place
I never forgave you for referring to the Midlake singer as sounding as if he was high on cough medicine when you listened to a few songs off their first album a couple of years ago. The new album is solid, but I was expecting better based on pre-release hype around here in Texas.
I'd rather be anywhere or doing anything |
| VoVat |
Posted - 01/14/2007 : 05:13:19
The only album I have from the NME list is the Flaming Lips one, which has some cool tracks, but isn't really super-great overall. I have four from The Onion's list, though. I guess that makes The Onion cooler than NME, but, well, was there ever any doubt of that?
"If you doze much longer, then life turns to dreaming. If you doze much longer, then dreams turn to nightmares." |
| tiredeyes |
Posted - 01/13/2007 : 11:29:33
my top ten, in no particular order
1.modern times.........bob dylan
2.colorblind...........robert randolph family band
3.sn'o angel like you......howe gelb
4.nuclear daydream.......joseph arthur
5.cuts across the land....the duke spirit
6.my island..............starflyer 59
7.the greatest...........cat power
8.ships..................danielson
9.snake oil.............frank black and the catholics
10.the true false identity....t-bone burnett |
| Homers_pet_monkey |
Posted - 01/12/2007 : 04:41:51
Why Limewire?
I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place
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| Kirk |
Posted - 01/11/2007 : 13:14:23
If this post includes websites:
Top 2006
1. digg
2. hype machine
3. soulseek
Bottom 2006
3. limewire
2. shortnews
1. myspace |
| Homers_pet_monkey |
Posted - 01/11/2007 : 04:46:10
I can tell you that they are difficult to categorise, and that their first album was really difficult to get into. I need to give it another try.
Oh and they have done a cover of Mr Grieves, which is apparently excellent.
I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place
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| kfs |
Posted - 01/10/2007 : 12:09:27
I've heard TV on the Radio mentioned several times around here but I haven't heard anything by them yet.
Could someone tell me something about them because I need to go get this! |
| Homers_pet_monkey |
Posted - 01/10/2007 : 10:37:33
Well I have ordered TV On The Radio, so it should be here in a few days or so. Everyone keeps raving about this Midlake album too, but I have not been blown away by the few songs I have heard. They sound OK mind, probably a grower.
I'd walk her everyday, into a shady place
Well the TV On The Radio album is very good indeed. Wolf Like Me in particular is an amazing song.
And I am happy to report that the Midlake album is excellent. I borrowed it off my mate and have given it quite a few listens. It's a real grower, and well worth the time and perseverence. Everyone kept telling me that Roscoe is amazing, and that it's hard to get past that opening track, but I also love the sequence of Young Bride, followed by Branches, followed by In This Camp. Brilliant. I am gonna order it now. |
| Broken Face |
Posted - 12/21/2006 : 06:25:12
One on your wishlist is my favorite of the year.
-Brian - http://bvsrant.blogspot.com |
| vilainde |
Posted - 12/21/2006 : 06:14:49
Wow, Brian, you got it after only 2 guesses.
# 1, 10, 17, 25 and 51 are on my wishlist.
Denis
"Can you hear me? I aint got shit to say." |
| coastline |
Posted - 12/21/2006 : 06:11:59
I thought #35 was OK.
 Is that a real poncho or is that a Sears poncho? |
| Broken Face |
Posted - 12/21/2006 : 06:11:53
Frank Black and Jenny Lewis?
-Brian - http://bvsrant.blogspot.com |
| vilainde |
Posted - 12/21/2006 : 06:04:10
uh... remember which forum we're on?
Denis
"Can you hear me? I aint got shit to say." |
| Broken Face |
Posted - 12/21/2006 : 06:03:11
Neko Case and Jenny Lewis?
-Brian - http://bvsrant.blogspot.com |
| vilainde |
Posted - 12/21/2006 : 06:00:42
I have 2 of these.
Denis
"Can you hear me? I aint got shit to say." |
| Broken Face |
Posted - 12/21/2006 : 05:55:53
Mainly through emusic, but i've purchased 56 records released this year (not counting compilations/live albums). I narrowed down my "Top 14" yesterday and shall blog about it soon.
The big list in no particular order:
1. Nels Cline New Monastery
2. Glen Kotche Mobile
3. Mission of Burma The Obliterari
4. Asobi Seksu Citrus
5. Band of Horses Everything All the Time
6. Howe Gelb Sno Angel Like You
7. Half-Handed Cloud Halos and Lassos
8. The Minus 5 The Minus 5
9. Nathan Johnson Brick Soundtrack
10. Danielson Ships
11. Rafter 10 Songs
12. Isobel Campbell and Mark Lanegan Ballad of the Broken Seas
13. Kieran Hebden and Steve Reid The Exchange Sessions Vol. 1 and 2
14. Liars Drums Not Dead
15. Sufjan Stevens The Avalance
16. Robert Pollard From a Compound Eye
17. Neko Case Fox Confessor Brings the Flood
18. Belle and Sebastian The Life Pursuit
19. Robert Pollard Normal Happiness
20. Tapes n Tapes The Loon
21. The Lesser Birds of Paradise Space Between
22. So Percussion Amid the Noise
23. The Decemberists The Crane Wife
24. Drive By Truckers A Blessing and a Curse
25. Joanna Newsom - Ys
26. Beirut Gulag Orchestra
27. Thom Yorke The Eraser
28. Grizzly Bear Yellow House
29. Miho Hatori - Ecdysis
30. Sean Lennon Friendly Fire
31. Islands Return to the Sea
32. Brightblack Morning Light Brightblack Morning Light
33. Jason Moran Artist in Residence
34. Nomo New Tones
35. Frank Black Fast Man Raider Man
36. Shapes and Sizes Shapes and Sizes
37. Gnarls Barkley St. Elsewhere
38. Beach House Beach House
39. TV on the Radio Return to Cookie Mountain
40. Tom Waits - Orphans: Brawlers, Bawlers and Bastards
41. Yo La Tengo I Am Not Afraid of You and I Will Beat Your Ass
42. Bob Rice Nowhere Else To Go
43. Mosquitos Mosquitos 3
44. Man Man Six Demon Bag
45. Loose Fur Born Again the USA
46. The Pipettes We are the Pipettes
47. The Evens Get Even
48. Ray Davies Other Peoples Lives
49. The Slits Revenge of the Killer Slits
50. Thenewno2 EP
51. Sonic Youth Rather Ripped
52. Bob Dylan Modern Times
53. The Raconteurs Broken Boy Soldiers
54. Adem Love and Other Planets
55. The Hold Steady Boys and Girls In America
56. Jenny Lewis and the Watson Twins Rabbit Fur Coat
-Brian - http://bvsrant.blogspot.com |
| mcil |
Posted - 12/20/2006 : 13:56:11
This year I've only bought The Lemonheads (decent) and Yo La Tengo (fab). My dad has Belle and Sebastian (which I love), Sonic Youth (decent), Lily Allen (decent), and he has Arctic Monkeys.
He thinks it's brilliant, he says it's a classic album, personally I like I Bet You Look Good... and The View From... the rest is pretty poor in my mind
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| Surfer Rosa |
Posted - 12/20/2006 : 01:32:42
The Hold Steady are fantastic - a curious hybrid between Thin Lizzy & Bruce Springsteen. It's one of my albums of the year. Think it's only just been released. |
