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Dallas
= Cult of Ray =
USA
725 Posts |
 Posted - 11/24/2003 : 13:52:49
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I guess we can rule out SMYT being recognized, no matter how unjust we know it is.
What do you think is THE album of 2003?
I have to go with Elephant by the White Stripes. Its a great album. |
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the swimmer
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1602 Posts |
Posted - 11/24/2003 : 13:58:19
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It is.
It's one of those albums that I didn't think about till I heard it and every song was just right on the money.
Kinda like the way each song on SMYT is.
SMYT really has my vote. |
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TarTar
* Dog in the Sand *
1965 Posts |
Posted - 11/24/2003 : 14:00:32
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I still haven't bought Show Me Your Tears. I've bought all of my Frank Black solo stuff in the last two years, so that's what, 9 albums or something? So I'm still absorbing those. I'll get around to buying it sometime. There's just so much music out there and I've devoted a considerable amount of time and money to Frank Black, so I'm listening to other music at the moment.
As far as albums of 2003 that rock, I really like Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks "Pig Lib," Ween's "quebec," and the new Dirtbombs record (which I like a lot yet can't remember the title of). All 3 of these are already classic records for me, but I'm sure the general public has different ideas. |
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TarTar
* Dog in the Sand *
1965 Posts |
Posted - 11/24/2003 : 14:04:29
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| Album of the year will almost definitely go to the White Stripes. I don't care for them much, but I suppose that as far as records that have had considerable exposure this year, it's probably one of the better ones out there. I guess. I don't know, just not my cup of tea. They're okay. But I'd say I like the Pet Shop Boys more than I like them. |
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interloper
= Cult of Ray =
440 Posts |
Posted - 11/24/2003 : 14:13:59
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Bowie's "Reality" gets my vote.
"If you don't like my potatoes, please don't dig up my vine" - Elmore James |
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BrendanT
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
907 Posts |
Posted - 11/24/2003 : 14:15:35
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Joe Strummer and The Mescaleros - Streetcore. If you haven't heard it yet go fall in love.
Strummer-man
I had me a vision!
It's step, hip, step, pivot! Are you trying to piss-off the volcano?! |
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the swimmer
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1602 Posts |
Posted - 11/24/2003 : 14:27:53
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Originally posted by BrendanT
Joe Strummer and The Mescaleros - Streetcore. If you haven't heard it yet go fall in love.
Strummer-man
I had me a vision!
It's step, hip, step, pivot! Are you trying to piss-off the volcano?!
Seriously, I was afraid it would make me too upset. He was an awesome man. |
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
8201 Posts |
Posted - 11/24/2003 : 14:56:57
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M83's 'Dead Cities, Red Seas & Lost Ghosts'. I can't praise this enough.
 "I have joined the Cult Of Frank/And I have dearly paid"
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Hordak
- FB Fan -
USA
180 Posts |
Posted - 11/24/2003 : 15:07:15
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I nominate for the album of the year:
Faith No More - Album of the Year.
Tied with Frank Black (pre-Catholics) - Teenager of the Year.
Hordak Says: I feel a little bit better now. Ebb Vicious got me off.
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billgoodman
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Netherlands
6214 Posts |
Posted - 11/24/2003 : 15:28:13
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Ahh, Lisa Germano's Lullaby for Liquid Pid
SMYT of course
uhm I like the new Throwing Muses, haven't heard the new kristin hersh though.
Guided By Voices' newest wasn't that strong
I only have the new Radiohead (on double vinyl!!!) for a few days
The new Richard Thompson one is very pleasing too
....I would say SMYT
 "I joined the Culf of Frank/ And now I do not know what...to do" |
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karst
- FB Fan -
Sweden
10 Posts |
Posted - 11/24/2003 : 15:50:15
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White stripes Elephant came out this year right?
Anyway that album is pretty good. Not that hard competition though. |
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
4800 Posts |
Posted - 11/24/2003 : 17:37:00
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| I still think Radiohead's "Hail to the Thief" is better than "Elephant", though it is not as good as I expected (expectations being incredibly high), even though I really like both. I don't know if it would be the album of the year. I can't think on those terms. My brain goes in more of a circle. ;) |
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NimrodsSon
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1938 Posts |
Posted - 11/24/2003 : 17:53:22
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I haven't bought any NEW albums this year except SMYT so it has my vote
 "I joined the cult of Frank / and...umm..." |
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mun chien andalusia
= Quote Accumulator =
Italy
2139 Posts |
Posted - 11/24/2003 : 18:10:07
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electric six - fire.the only new album i really enjoyed.the new fuzztones album is pretty cool too.
 join the cult of errol\and you can have a beer\without having to quit smoking
www.superabound.altervista.org |
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El Barto
= Song DB Master =
USA
4020 Posts |
Posted - 11/24/2003 : 21:28:33
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I think the only album I bought this year that was released this year was SMYT. Oh, Hail to the Thief also...between the two...SMYT.
 "I joined the Cult of Clops / If I were you, I'd sleep with one eye open." |
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
7443 Posts |
Posted - 11/25/2003 : 01:33:41
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Album Of The Year besides SMYT: Moodymann - Silence In The Secret Garden
Denis
"In the Cult of Frank/You don't even get backstage passes" |
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bedrock_barney
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
871 Posts |
Posted - 11/25/2003 : 01:45:05
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Top 5 in no particular order:
Buzzcocks - Buzzcocks
Dandy Warhols - Welcome to the Monkey House
Muse - Absolution
Killing Joke - Killing Joke
Tomahawk - Mit Gas
Radiohead - Hail to the Thief
+ SMYT of course
 "I have been enslaved by the Cult of Ming / He is ever so merciless...unlike that nice Mr Black." |
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
8201 Posts |
Posted - 11/25/2003 : 01:57:31
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Thats top 5 in no particular order and with no particular regard to number, right?
"I have joined the Cult Of Frank/And I have dearly paid"
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bedrock_barney
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
871 Posts |
Posted - 11/25/2003 : 02:07:26
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It's a top 5 in the loosest possible sense.
"I have been enslaved by the Cult of Ming / He is ever so merciless...unlike that nice Mr Black." |
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benji
> Teenager of the Year <
New Zealand
3426 Posts |
Posted - 11/25/2003 : 04:12:07
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this year has been pretty damn good for new releases.
my top 4 (in order):
Mogwai - happy songs for happy people
Frank Black - show me your tears
Kristin Hersh - the grotto
Cat Power - free
the top 2 are a fair way ahead of the other 2.... |
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jediroller
* Dog in the Sand *
France
1718 Posts |
Posted - 11/25/2003 : 05:02:42
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Show Me Your Top (5):
Kristin Hersh: The Grotto
Throwing Muses: Throwing Muses
Vic Chesnutt: Silver Lake
Robert Wyatt: Cuckooland
and of course SMYT.
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"C'est la vie" whatever that means, la-de-da... |
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rockathon
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241 Posts |
Posted - 11/25/2003 : 05:22:33
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| strummer, the new christs, fb & the c's, sfa, shins, white stripes, josh rouse, |
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Cartland
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Iceland
78 Posts |
Posted - 11/25/2003 : 08:03:36
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Damien Rice - O
Frank Black - Show Me Your Tears
David Bowie - Reality |
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Dave Noisy
Minister of Chaos
Canada
4496 Posts |
Posted - 11/25/2003 : 13:30:03
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My fav albums (a little dif from 'best') would look something like, in this rough order:
* Blur - Think Tank
* Radiohead - Hail
* New Pornographers - Electric Version
* Ween - Quebec
* Electric 6 - Fire
* Ima Robot - ST
* Martin Tielli - Operation Infinite Joy
Biggest disappointments:
* Cardigans
* New Folk Implosion
* Jane's Addiction (saw that coming..)
* Liz Phair
* Quasi
* Sloan
(Since i include the year in my MP3 folder names, i can sort for this years' albums. =) |
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ProverbialCereal
- FB TabMaster -
USA
2953 Posts |
Posted - 11/25/2003 : 13:56:06
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My friend said Ima Robot is really good. I've only heard half of one of their songs but the half I heard sounded pretty good. If it's in Dave's top 7 that says something I suppose.
I bought Hail to the Thief but haven't found myself listening to it that much. I have enjoyed what I've heard. Maybe I just haven't been in a Radiohead mood.
 "Join the Cult of Mr. Potato Head / And You'll Have Buckets of Fun" |
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
11687 Posts |
Posted - 11/25/2003 : 13:59:35
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Have you picked up Electric Version yet, Derek, that's the key...
I'm missing the latter half (3) of Dave's top 7.
"Join the Cult of Frank / And you'll be enlightened" |
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Little Black Francis
> Teenager of the Year <
3648 Posts |
Posted - 11/25/2003 : 14:31:57
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SMYT of course...
I really love Tricky - Vulnerable
I say it all the time, but I can't put this cd down. Everyday like 4 times a day.
South - with the tides is really good too
I like it more than radiohead because it isn't nearly as annoying. I like hail to the cheif, but certain parts of it drive me insane, for example the cd skipping sound... fuck that. |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 11/25/2003 : 15:14:28
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my top 5 in alphabetical order:
beulah - yoko
grandaddy - sumday
frank black - smyt
polyphonic spree - self-titled
shins - chutes too narrow
new pornographers - electric vision
baxter dury - len parrot's memorial lift
belle and sebastian - dear catastrophe waitress
white stripes - elephant |
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ProverbialCereal
- FB TabMaster -
USA
2953 Posts |
Posted - 11/25/2003 : 15:21:14
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Oh, the award for "best album of the year that I thought would be disappointing" goes to Andrew W.K. "The Wolf"
No I haven't heard the New Pornographers but I'll make sure to download some songs and check them out.
"Join the Cult of Mr. Potato Head / And You'll Have Buckets of Fun" |
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ProverbialCereal
- FB TabMaster -
USA
2953 Posts |
Posted - 11/25/2003 : 15:31:03
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How does one go about pronouncing "Beulah"?
bee-OO-la?
BAY-oo-la?
BWAY-la?
"Join the Cult of Mr. Potato Head / And You'll Have Buckets of Fun" |
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Crispy Water
= Cult of Ray =
Canada
819 Posts |
Posted - 11/25/2003 : 15:54:35
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Peering through my stacks, I see very little new stuff from this year, but the best of it looks to be:
Spearhead - Everyone Deserves Music
Seven people have either gone and bought it or begged a copy after hearing it in my car. I don't think it's the finest Spearhead's done, but still very solid.
Mike Watt hasn't recorded his new one yet, but it's getting performed this year, and what I heard has me excited - maybe it can be "Album of Next Year."
Other than that...the new Joe Strummer's really good, I think Calexico put one out earlier too. Only listened a couple times but I think I remember digging it, they're a good band. Of course I'll also throw in the requisite endorsement for the Frank Black one - actually, even more people have been begging that one off me than the Spearhead. In the contest to see how many units I can get sold this year I've got three people who've bought Spearhead and three who've bought the new Frank, so it's a tight race.
Nothing is ever something. |
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Coldheartofstone
* Dog in the Sand *
Canada
2025 Posts |
Posted - 11/25/2003 : 16:06:48
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Super Furry Animals-Phantom planet
FB-SMYT
Radiohead-Hail(love that freakin album)
Ween-quebec....fer sure
The Dandy's
and....ill continue later
I've come to hate my own creation...now i know how God feels.-Homer Simpson |
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Little Black Francis
> Teenager of the Year <
3648 Posts |
Posted - 11/25/2003 : 17:24:22
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bah
lu
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That sounds like Cartmen. |
Edited by - Little Black Francis on 11/25/2003 17:25:13 |
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Coldheartofstone
* Dog in the Sand *
Canada
2025 Posts |
Posted - 11/25/2003 : 17:28:10
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Yeh the new sloan...what the * was that crap???? It makes me want to vomit up business suits!....
and to add to my delicious list....
-The Dears-no cities left
Morning star-ST
Beck-Sea change....if this applies
I've come to hate my own creation...now i know how God feels.-Homer Simpson |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 11/25/2003 : 17:30:58
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quote:
Originally posted by ProverbialCereal
How does one go about pronouncing "Beulah"?
bee-OO-la?
BAY-oo-la?
BWAY-la?
"Join the Cult of Mr. Potato Head / And You'll Have Buckets of Fun"
bee you la |
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TarTar
* Dog in the Sand *
1965 Posts |
Posted - 11/25/2003 : 18:26:00
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| The Polyphonic Spree album is quite good, though I'm not certain I've ever listened to all of the last track. I mean, it's 30 minutes, it makes Pink Floyd's "Echoes" seem short |
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