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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
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 Posted - 11/28/2003 : 03:04:26
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I need to build on my relatively feeble 10% posting record, so what should I buy?
I've just been paid today (to quote Steve Albini), so I want to go down to Camden and buy two out of these records:
1) Low - Secret Name
2) Mclusky - ...Do Dallas
3) Neutral Milk Hotel - In An Aeroplane Over The Sea
Which should it be?
Answers on a postcard (or here at a pinch)
"What are we going to do tonight, Brain?"
"Same thing we do every night, Pinky: try to take over the world!" |
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benji
> Teenager of the Year <
New Zealand
3430 Posts |
Posted - 11/28/2003 : 03:06:08
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No Question.
Low - Secret Name. |
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
8201 Posts |
Posted - 11/28/2003 : 03:14:42
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Which other?
"What are we going to do tonight, Brain?"
"Same thing we do every night, Pinky: try to take over the world!" |
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benji
> Teenager of the Year <
New Zealand
3430 Posts |
Posted - 11/28/2003 : 03:42:01
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not sure i can answer that question cause i wouldn't buy either of the other two...
if i was you, i'd get 'happy songs for happy people' by Mogwai as the 2nd one. |
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
8201 Posts |
Posted - 11/28/2003 : 03:53:39
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A cunning plan... consider it considered
"What are we going to do tonight, Brain?"
"Same thing we do every night, Pinky: try to take over the world!" |
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benji
> Teenager of the Year <
New Zealand
3430 Posts |
Posted - 11/28/2003 : 04:32:50
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good job....
seriously consider it.
it's a fantastic record. |
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interloper
= Cult of Ray =
440 Posts |
Posted - 11/28/2003 : 05:12:39
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quote:
Originally posted by Cheeseman1000
I need to build on my relatively feeble 10% posting record, so what should I buy?
I've just been paid today (to quote Steve Albini), so I want to go down to Camden and buy two out of these records:
1) Low - Secret Name
2) Mclusky - ...Do Dallas
3) Neutral Milk Hotel - In An Aeroplane Over The Sea
Which should it be?
Answers on a postcard (or here at a pinch)
"What are we going to do tonight, Brain?"
"Same thing we do every night, Pinky: try to take over the world!"
you're actually quoting zz top
"If you don't like my potatoes, please don't dig up my vine" - Elmore James |
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jediroller
* Dog in the Sand *
France
1718 Posts |
Posted - 11/28/2003 : 06:03:49
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So I'm the only one here who loves "In the Aeroplane Over the Sea"?
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"C'est la vie" whatever that means, la-de-da... |
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TarTar
* Dog in the Sand *
1968 Posts |
Posted - 11/28/2003 : 06:07:43
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| I see nothing wrong in purchasing the Neutral Milk Hotel record. It's a fine album. But... you could always pick a Minutemen album instead. |
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Cult_Of_Frank
= Black Noise Maker =
Canada
11690 Posts |
Posted - 11/28/2003 : 06:22:37
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Go with the NMH album, from what I've heard...
 "Join the Cult of Frank / And you'll be enlightened" |
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
8201 Posts |
Posted - 11/28/2003 : 09:32:44
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I knew it was ZZ Top. Honest. Actually, I did but I completely forgot. Chances are I like the Rapeman version better anyway.
However, I'm not that interested in Minutemen. Sorry.
The list is up to four now though.
Mogwai
NMH
Low
Mclusky
"What are we going to do tonight, Brain?"
"Same thing we do every night, Pinky: try to take over the world!" |
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bedrock_barney
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
871 Posts |
Posted - 11/28/2003 : 09:54:08
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I think you should get the entire Rush back catalogue.
on vinyl 
 "I have been enslaved by the Cult of Ming / He is ever so merciless...unlike that nice Mr Black." |
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speedy_m
= Frankofile =
Canada
3581 Posts |
Posted - 11/28/2003 : 11:06:37
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Aeroplane over the Sea is simply an amazing record. It will break your heart. Jeff Mangum has a very emotional (not emo!) voice, it's quite compelling. He manages to stay on the edge of breaking, yet remain in tune, with lovely melodies. Many of the songs seem like just a man and an acoustic guitar, but other instruments float in, some very strange, like a saw (yes, an actual wood cutting saw). I really can't recomend this album enough. I haven't heard the Low record, though they're the polar oppostive of McLusky.
Here's a short list of my must-haves:
Ween - The Mollusk or White Pepper (how about both!)
Spoon - They have 4 records. Pick one. A Series of Sneaks or Kill the Moonlight are good first choices. They're very different, though.
The Flaming Lips - Yoshimi or Soft Bulletin are good starting points.
Paul Simon - Graceland (a classic must have)
Guided By Voices - Huge catalogue... start with... Mag Earwhig!
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bedrock_barney
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
871 Posts |
Posted - 11/28/2003 : 12:11:31
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Some good stuff there, Speedy. Some more suggestions:
Blue Aeroplanes - Beatsongs is very good but Life Model is excellent.
Foil - Never got hip. Scottish band. First track is very pixiesque. Dirt cheap on amazon.co.uk. (secondhand)
Tomahawk - Tomahawk. Mike Patton (Faith No More) band. Usual weird goings ons.
Longwave - The strangest things. Have been referred to as the American Coldplay. Very unassuming.
Zita Swoon - I paint pictures on a wedding dress
"I have been enslaved by the Cult of Ming / He is ever so merciless...unlike that nice Mr Black." |
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Malax
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
1340 Posts |
Posted - 11/28/2003 : 14:26:43
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| If you want excellent noisy off kilter rock go for do dallas you can scream along to. Otherwise go for Neutral Milk, because I've never heard the other. |
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
8201 Posts |
Posted - 11/28/2003 : 15:52:49
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Speedy, I have Graceland and Yoshimi, but the others are intriguing choices...
I think NMH and Low are winning at the moment: you have until 0500 tomorrow (1pm here) to make your case.
"What are we going to do tonight, Brain?"
"Same thing we do every night, Pinky: try to take over the world!" |
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interloper
= Cult of Ray =
440 Posts |
Posted - 11/28/2003 : 15:58:23
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quote:
Originally posted by Cheeseman1000
I knew it was ZZ Top. Honest. Actually, I did but I completely forgot. Chances are I like the Rapeman version better anyway.
However, I'm not that interested in Minutemen. Sorry.
The list is up to four now though.
Mogwai
NMH
Low
Mclusky
"What are we going to do tonight, Brain?"
"Same thing we do every night, Pinky: try to take over the world!"
Viva la Rapeman!!!
"If you don't like my potatoes, please don't dig up my vine" - Elmore James |
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SpudBoy
= Cult of Ray =
Equatorial Guinea
649 Posts |
Posted - 11/28/2003 : 18:14:55
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Evergreen - Evergreen. Great band evoking the Stooges and Television. Timeless record, their only one.
Pretty much anything by Mono
Dead Milkmen prior to 1992
Los Straitjackets! Particularly their live album.
Devo, Devo, Devo.
 I looked for a cult to join, then decided to just play "Sink". Hey! I sank Toledo, Ohio! |
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Sir Rockabye
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1158 Posts |
Posted - 11/28/2003 : 18:43:52
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While on the topic of "What should I buy", I'm thinking about getting a Wrens CD. Pitchforkmedia.com gave Meadowlands an excellent review, I believe 9.5 out 10. Anyone have anything to say about the album?
"How many stars girl, can you both count, and then classify?" |
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ProverbialCereal
- FB TabMaster -
USA
2953 Posts |
Posted - 11/28/2003 : 18:46:07
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I bought "Graceland" the other night. It might take me a few listens to get into because I'm so used to the Simon and Garfunkel tunes I grew up with. Man, they folk so hard.
 "Join the Cult of Mr. Potato Head / And You'll Have Buckets of Fun" |
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
4800 Posts |
Posted - 11/28/2003 : 19:41:42
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quote:
Originally posted by SpudBoy
Evergreen - Evergreen. Great band evoking the Stooges and Television. Timeless record, their only one.Pretty much anything by Mono Dead Milkmen prior to 1992 Los Straitjackets! Particularly their live album. Devo, Devo, Devo.
Wow! I love Evergreen! And all the other bands you mentioned - I second that emotion.
Oh, and welcome to the forum, Spudboy!! |
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
8201 Posts |
Posted - 11/29/2003 : 16:44:59
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So the vote is in, the ballots counted, the dimpled chads dumped slyly in the bin...
The winners were Low - Secret Name; and Mogwai - Happy Songs For Happy People.
Actually, I wanted to get Neutral Milk Hotel, but neither Tower nor HMV had it, and I didn't the time in the end to scour the indies.
I've been living in London for over two years now, but I still don't know the best record shops. WOuld I find this record in Rough Trade? Or are the Camden shops a better bet? If so, which? Tell me now!
"What are we going to do tonight, Brain?"
"Same thing we do every night, Pinky: try to take over the world!" |
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