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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
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 Posted - 01/22/2006 : 23:32:57
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[echo]anyone... nyone... one...
I'll forward you the email.
Last week I was about to listen to llama's and your mix, and that day I bought 15 CDs so the mixes didn't get played eventually. But don't lose faith, as improbable as it seems, I'll review them someday.
Denis
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Superabounder
* Dog in the Sand *
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Posted - 01/23/2006 : 17:45:54
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Originally posted by Llamadance
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I've downloaded, but not listened yet because your tagging sucks ;)
Those .cda files are still there, but the mp3 files are there too now.
That which does not kill me postpones the inevitable.
I've got those cda's cleared out of there and the mp3's labelled properly I believe. Thanks for the email Denis.
By the way, listening to Sir Rock's mix...very good stuff from the youngster.
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
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Posted - 02/01/2006 : 08:03:19
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Review - Llamadance mix:
Faves: Sugar, Ash, Sakamoto, Desert Sessions, Wrens
Least faves: Lone Justice (sorry), ATDI, Sisters of Mercy
Comments: I've been listening to this mix quite a bit over the last couple of weeks. I usually skip the ATDI track and the Sisters of Mercy too (I love the original but can't get used to this cover) but the rest of the mix is quite pleasant. Starting with JC Auto is a certain sign of quality anyway. One of Sugar's top 2 or 3 songs. Ash is great, I like everything I know by them, but I only know 3 or 4 of their songs... I should check them out. Couple of fine bands in the middle of the mix, perhaps not great enough to make me buy their records but good nonetheless (Skeksis, Favours, Wrens). I've never really listened to Cat Power, I don't know if I'd like what she does but I did enjoy this particular song a lot. What about her new record, is it any good? The 2nd Maria McKee tune is much better than the first one, I like it. Like Steve Earle too. And finally Low, which is one of the bands I could never get into (cf. that other thread), the original song is great but to be fair, this cover is boring. Sorry Llama, sorry Simon. A fine selection all in all despite the 2 or 3 that didn't do it for me.
Denis
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Llamadance
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
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Posted - 02/02/2006 : 02:51:55
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Gah, you're a bunch of Philistines.I actually thought that the Lone Justice track didn't really fit in the mix, and nearly took it out.
Thanks for the review Denis, I'll give yours another listen and try and review it soon. (haha) I loved the Mecca Normal track though.
I might try and stick down my top 5 tracks from all the mixes at some point as well.
That which does not kill me postpones the inevitable.
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Superabounder
* Dog in the Sand *
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Posted - 02/02/2006 : 04:58:54
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Originally posted by Llamadance
I might try and stick down my top 5 tracks from all the mixes at some point as well.
That which does not kill me postpones the inevitable.
I like that idea and was thinking the exact same thing, although I still have lots of mixes to listen to.
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Llamadance
> Teenager of the Year <
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03/20/2006 : 01:54:02
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Review of Denis' Mix
This mix is quite challenging for me as I'm generally not a fan of 'world' music. It probably stems from being a teenager and then never giving it a chance. The mix starts off superbly, Mecca Normal, who are entirely new to me, give a fantastic song. I love this. Unfortunately the next three tracks didn't grab me, with Joe Meek and the Bluemen being my least favourite of the mix.
I find it hard to rate music I'm completely unfamiliar with, but I quite liked MIA and Transglobal Underground, giving them a generic 3stars in iTunes. I surprised myself a bit by loving the Bryan Ferry track. I used to listen to Roxy Music all the time, so not sure why I was surprised.Bit disappointed with the Bjork track, didn't really grab me. Ali Farka Toure and Jaco Pastorius were ok, but not inspiring.
In summary
Uppers: Mecca Normal, Bryan Ferry, Velvet Cactus Society
Downers: Joe Meek, Innerzone Orchestra, Robert Wyatt
Growers: MIA, Transglobal Underground, Detroit Grand Pubah's (actually, I like this quite a lot)
That which does not kill me postpones the inevitable.
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vilainde
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Niue
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Posted - 03/20/2006 : 02:23:28
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HA! Stalking Llama paid off. Now he's put a filter on my name in his mailbox but at least I got my review. Thanks a bunch.
So, Mecca Normal. The song comes from Flood Plain which is my fave album by them (probably because it's the first one I got). Ribbon is the first track I ever heard by them and I fell in love instantly. It's only when I bought the record that I realized the song had no drums, it's so raw and intense I thought I heard a full band. In the later years I kinda stopped listening to them though cause they added a drummer to the band and it didn't sound as great as before. They have a new LP coming out in April, but I haven't heard anything of it, so I don't know, but I'll buy it. Anyway, try Flood Plain or Jarred Up (including the amazing More More More). They're fabulous, really. They have a myspace account if you know how to use this (I don't).
note: I added Mecca Normal and VCS to my mix cause I thought people would complain if there weren't any "rock" songs on it. Clever idea it seems.
Denis
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remig
* Dog in the Sand *
France
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Posted - 03/20/2006 : 02:40:48
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Shit. If I knew this CD swap was based on FTP, I would have been in. I'm so ashamed that I still have got my Genre swap cd burned at home and I've never send them, that's why I skip CD swap threads. I think I 've got a problem with going to the Post office.
If the next one is with FTP again, I'll gladly share some music with you. |
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ObfuscateByWill
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
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Posted - 03/20/2006 : 10:49:49
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I'll DL and post reviews by this weekend.
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