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Surfer Rosa
> Teenager of the Year <
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 Posted - 08/17/2005 : 13:26:25
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Sleater-Kinney? They've been mentioned far too many times in the top five of the year thread to ignore and I don't think I've ever conciously heard them. I'm curious.
Please turn this into a wealth of where to start questions with (and I hope there will be as many answers) about bands you've always been curious about.
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soundofataris
= Cult of Ray =
USA
715 Posts |
Posted - 08/17/2005 : 13:34:03
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Dig Me Out or All Hands on the Band One. Both excellent.
Where do I start with Roxy Music? Cause I don't know.
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Surfer Rosa
> Teenager of the Year <
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Posted - 08/17/2005 : 13:42:17
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Cheers for that soundofataris - how would you describe them or compare them to though?
Sorry no idea where to start with Roxy Music - good one though. The one track I would recommend listening to by them is In Every Dream Home A Hearteache. I find it mindblowing.
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Frog in the Sand
-+ Le premiere frog +-
France
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Posted - 08/17/2005 : 13:48:46
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As for Sleater-Kinney, I started with The Hot Rock and it made me the happiest man on Earth. More or less.
Where should I start with FB? Is it true that everything he recorded between 1995 and 2000 is pure crap?
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When will Lyle Workman find Frank again? |
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speedy_m
= Frankofile =
Canada
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Posted - 08/17/2005 : 13:53:19
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I started with One Beat. I think it's their best record. I can't really get into their other stuff, other than the Woods, which rules.
and you are ill prepared to fight
living in a world of soft and white
in air conditioned battle zones
I pity you!
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cassandra is
> Teenager of the Year <
France
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Surfer Rosa
> Teenager of the Year <
4209 Posts |
Posted - 08/17/2005 : 13:56:39
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So not a single one of you has suggested the same album. You're not making it easy are you?
The only way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it. |
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
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Posted - 08/17/2005 : 14:02:53
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I've only heard The Woods on the office stereo. Wasn't overly impressed, but then I'm hard to please.
How's that for a slice of fried gold? |
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Frog in the Sand
-+ Le premiere frog +-
France
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Posted - 08/17/2005 : 14:18:29
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quote:
Originally posted by Surfer Rosa
So not a single one of you has suggested the same album. You're not making it easy are you?
I'm not here to make things easy. I'm here to show you the path of light and plenitude.
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The Holiday Son
= Quote Accumulator =
France
2010 Posts |
Posted - 08/17/2005 : 14:21:12
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quote:
Originally posted by Surfer Rosa
So not a single one of you has suggested the same album. You're not making it easy are you?
I don't think you could go wrong with "The Woods" |
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mosleyk
= Cult of Ray =
USA
607 Posts |
Posted - 08/17/2005 : 16:08:27
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| I have to agree. Surfer Rosa I would start with "The Woods" too...It is absolutely one of my favorites for the year. Also, I think it is their finest work. |
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mosleyk
= Cult of Ray =
USA
607 Posts |
Posted - 08/17/2005 : 16:10:59
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OH! Forgot to request advice.....
Where do I start with Guided by Voices? I have listened to them alot via a friend, but never bought any of their stuff. I think it is time. |
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Frog in the Sand
-+ Le premiere frog +-
France
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Posted - 08/17/2005 : 16:17:24
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'The Woods' is great but it's not the easiest to get into...
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The Holiday Son
= Quote Accumulator =
France
2010 Posts |
Posted - 08/17/2005 : 16:18:26
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mosleyk
= Cult of Ray =
USA
607 Posts |
Posted - 08/17/2005 : 16:25:10
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Originally posted by The Holiday Son
Not a GBV expert but I would say "Do The Collapse"
Thanks! From the bits of listening of GBV I've had I know I like the song "Glad Girls" .....can you tell me if you think the Isolation Drills album is also worth getting? |
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
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Posted - 08/18/2005 : 01:33:15
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I second cassandra's choice about Roxy Music. Although I took the opposite path and started with Avalon, which is VERY far from their early sound. I'd say get one of the first 3 and the last one (Avalon), then pick the albums in between at random.
Denis
"We brush our teeth with tequila." - Guitar Wolf |
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
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Posted - 08/18/2005 : 01:37:05
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Forgot to say: Nic, that's one of my favorite threads of the last months.
Where do I start with 50 Foot Wave? I downloaded Golden Ocean, is that ok? Who are they anyway?
Denis
"We brush our teeth with tequila." - Guitar Wolf |
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
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Posted - 08/18/2005 : 01:45:16
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Really? Who are they?
50 Foot Wave is Kristin Hersh of Throwing Muses fame, but much rockier. The album is excellent, although you should certainly also get the debut mini: some songs are duplicates, but the ones you don't have are worth getting.
That's all there is by them at the moment, but catch them live if you can.
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
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Posted - 08/18/2005 : 01:51:25
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Yeah, for some reason I've never heard a note of the Throwing Muses or Kristin Hersh solo.
Denis
"We brush our teeth with tequila." - Guitar Wolf |
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
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Posted - 08/18/2005 : 01:53:43
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*sharp intake of breath*
Then you also need TM's 'Real Ramona' and KH's 'Hips & Makers'.
How's that for a slice of fried gold? |
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benji
> Teenager of the Year <
New Zealand
3426 Posts |
Posted - 08/18/2005 : 03:29:47
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i wouldn't start with 'the woods' either. i'd suggest 'dig me out' or 'call the doctor'
just pick one and go with it. it's all ya need as they're all fabulous.
denis, tut tut.
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whoreatthedoor
> Teenager of the Year <
Spain
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Posted - 08/18/2005 : 03:32:49
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This thread reminds me that I still haven't been able to find the Zappa albums I got a month ago.
El amor es la distancia más larga entre un punto y otro |
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Surfer Rosa
> Teenager of the Year <
4209 Posts |
Posted - 08/18/2005 : 03:38:59
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Denis thank you for asking the question I was too scared to fearing the wrath of cheese.
The only way to get rid of temptation is to yield to it. |
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starmekitten
-= Forum Pistolera =-
United Kingdom
6370 Posts |
Posted - 08/18/2005 : 03:42:41
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Just don't ever suggest there might be one song you didn't like, you will never hear the bloody end of it.
You begin saving the world by saving one person at a time; all else is grandiose romanticism or politics |
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whoreatthedoor
> Teenager of the Year <
Spain
2873 Posts |
Posted - 08/18/2005 : 03:54:58
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I played the Throwing Muses self-titled years ago and got bored.
But it was when I was trying to cure my Pixies addiction, so maybe I should give them another chance.
El amor es la distancia más larga entre un punto y otro |
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benji
> Teenager of the Year <
New Zealand
3426 Posts |
Posted - 08/18/2005 : 04:20:54
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well, we all forgive you both is you immediately go out and purchase golden ocean.
if not, you'd better be ready to face the wrath!
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
7443 Posts |
Posted - 08/18/2005 : 04:23:49
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benji honked at me. What could that mean?
Denis
"We brush our teeth with tequila." - Guitar Wolf |
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benji
> Teenager of the Year <
New Zealand
3426 Posts |
Posted - 08/18/2005 : 04:29:10
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that i've got a lot of posting to do to catch up again!
and that, you'll never be safe.
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jediroller
* Dog in the Sand *
France
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Posted - 08/18/2005 : 04:44:39
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Sleater-Kinney: I'd begin with The Hot Rock and/or Dig Me Out.
As for Throwing Muses... Xavi, yes, you should give it another chance (I assume you mean the 2003 album).
Denis, what they said: definitely try The Real Ramona, Hips & Makers, and Golden Ocean.
I jumped on the Frank Black Bandwagon/'Cause Pixies are so 2004 |
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whoreatthedoor
> Teenager of the Year <
Spain
2873 Posts |
Posted - 08/18/2005 : 04:55:14
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It wasn't the 2003 album, because it was before 2003. I think it's the debut album. I've googled it.
But, you know, after the Pixies everything sounded weak to me.
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jediroller
* Dog in the Sand *
France
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Posted - 08/18/2005 : 05:05:41
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Oh. Well, yes, Throwing Muses' debut album can be a bit difficult to get into. But the band is definitely worth another try. Then you can move on to 50 Foot Wave.
You might even find that they make everything else sound bland :)
I jumped on the Frank Black Bandwagon/'Cause Pixies are so 2004 |
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
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Posted - 08/18/2005 : 05:21:44
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Just a restatement for Hips & Makers - you definitely need to hear that, everyone does.
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benji
> Teenager of the Year <
New Zealand
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Posted - 08/18/2005 : 05:29:00
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so you obviously liked the live at noe valley ministry cd's enought McCheese to go the next step then.....very pleased to hear it.
"My Doctor says that I have a malformed public-duty gland and a natural deficiency in moral fibre, and that I am therefore excused from saving Universes."
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
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Posted - 08/18/2005 : 05:40:25
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Yep - plus I saw Kristin at the Barfly a couple of months ago - that was very ace.
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benji
> Teenager of the Year <
New Zealand
3426 Posts |
Posted - 08/18/2005 : 05:42:14
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ah, thants right. you email me asking if i was going, knowing full well that i was on the other side of the world.
you bastard.
atleast we have skimpy's!
"My Doctor says that I have a malformed public-duty gland and a natural deficiency in moral fibre, and that I am therefore excused from saving Universes."
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jediroller
* Dog in the Sand *
France
1718 Posts |
Posted - 08/18/2005 : 05:44:07
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No restatement about Two Step?
I jumped on the Frank Black Bandwagon/'Cause Pixies are so 2004 |
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