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Title: The Album review/discussion thread
Post by: Drunken Chinchilla on October 20, 2004, 12:03:52 PM
OK ok I know what you're all thinking "ANOTHER MUSIC THREAD!?" BUT this one is different as I want to keep it on topic as much as possible  :P.

So basically if you've just got a new album, or rediscovered an oldie but goodie then discuss it here!

I'll start with

Vanessa Carlton - Harmonium

Its a long time since 'A thousand miles' was released back in late 2001 and despite another single released from her first album, I never really heard much on UK radio or music channels. Hopefully with the release of this album there'll be alot more attention.

Anywayz, about the songs. I think the first single from the albums been released in the US already called White houses (With a majorly cool video I might add) and its a pretty good indication of what to expect from the rest of the album - progressive piano melodies with a fair bit of orchestration going on in the background in accompniment to Vanessa's captivating voice. If you like Tori Amos im pretty sure you'll find something on this album you can connect with.

EDIT: I forgot to say, Vanessa is cats double :x

(http://www.blender.com/gallery_photos/1726/november_2004/1726vanessa_carlton_l2.jpg)

See!
Title: Re:The Album review/discussion thread
Post by: koko_99_2001 on October 22, 2004, 08:15:46 AM
lol...Alex, I don't know if you can convince me of that :P

BTW, I wouldn't go to Lusty Lady Theater...
And I know you say the second picture is a "me" expression...and I'll leave it at that...
Title: Re:The Album review/discussion thread
Post by: racx_00 on October 24, 2004, 08:09:46 AM
Cat is alot better looking than Vanessa Carlton :P ;)
Title: Re:The Album review/discussion thread
Post by: koko_99_2001 on October 24, 2004, 10:26:24 AM
 ;]  Well, thank you Jason.  I wouldn't go so far as to say I'm better looking...but you're entitled to your own opinion :P
Title: Re:The Album review/discussion thread
Post by: dew7 on October 24, 2004, 06:24:23 PM
Now there is no need to be so modest Cat --  :)
Title: Re:The Album review/discussion thread
Post by: racx_00 on October 25, 2004, 05:48:04 AM
Quote from: koko_99_2001 on October 24, 2004, 10:26:24 AM
;]  Well, thank you Jason.  I wouldn't go so far as to say I'm better looking...but you're entitled to your own opinion :P
Im sure Vanessa isnt gonna get too upset if i say that shes ugly and you are beautiful :P :D

Im only speaking the truth ;)
Title: Re:The Album review/discussion thread
Post by: Say on October 29, 2004, 11:28:33 AM
ELEPHUNK!
Black Eyed Peas

melikes!

I do believe it's somewhat really interesting, when it comes to music and projectwise, at first I just got some songs but now I feel like completly addicted or something, although I like most of their songs I just don't like "where is the love?" :P
Title: Re:The Album review/discussion thread
Post by: Drunken Chinchilla on October 29, 2004, 01:55:00 PM
I've heard alot of people say good things about this album. I've liked a few of their singles so far (the cheesy hey ya video was so cool :D) are the rest pretty much more of the same?
Title: Re:The Album review/discussion thread
Post by: Yonkey on October 29, 2004, 04:49:47 PM
Quote from: Drunken Chinchilla on October 29, 2004, 01:55:00 PM
(the cheesy hey ya video was so cool :D) are the rest pretty much more of the same?

"Hey Ya" was by Outkast, but you probably meant "Hey Mama". XD
Title: Re:The Album review/discussion thread
Post by: Drunken Chinchilla on October 30, 2004, 08:36:11 AM
You're right! Lol i had them totally mixed up for some reason  ::)

Title: Re:The Album review/discussion thread
Post by: Kimmie on October 30, 2004, 08:41:04 AM
id go to the lusty theatre  ;D

[size=9]QUEEN OF THE DAMNED SOUNDTRACK[/size]...cant get enuff of it!  <3 <3 <3
Title: Re:The Album review/discussion thread
Post by: racx_00 on October 30, 2004, 10:42:38 PM
JET - GET BORN :D

Great album and I love every song on it
Title: Re:The Album review/discussion thread
Post by: Drunken Chinchilla on November 09, 2004, 05:08:36 AM
Soulwax - Much against everyone's advice

Really liking this atm. I think in one word its...quirky. Some of the tracks sound like they should be on a hard rock anthem compilation then some are quite indie based. Anyway despite the mix of different styles (some mild glitch music even!) it somehow works as a really great album.

Just wondering, has anyone actually heard of Soulwax? I'm not 100% sure but I think they're somehow linked to "2 many DJs" although the vocalist on this album is American and I was sure 2 many DJs were Dutch...
Title: Re:The Album review/discussion thread
Post by: MATTANDALEX on March 31, 2005, 09:24:20 PM
Flood-They Might Be Giants

Best album ever. Hits like Birdhouse in your soul, Particle Man,and Istanbul (Not Constantanople) are just plain great. As a plus it has 19 songs on it.The Song We want a rock is one of my favorites (See My Sig.) ;D :stabs:
Title: Re:The Album review/discussion thread
Post by: Drunken Chinchilla on April 01, 2005, 08:01:13 AM
What kind of music would you say Flood are? I've never heard of them before ya see.

BUT yeah thanks for resurrecting the thread!

My current fave is:

The Arcade Fire - Funeral

Wow there are SO many awesome bands coming out of Canada atm, i may just move there when I finally emigrate! If I did I wouldnt have to wait for more tickets to become available for Arcade Fires UK tour :'(

So, the band. I really don't know who to compare them to, I guess the "Indie" label would work but they're so unlike anything else that I can think of. Oh and also there is Accordion, which can only be a good thing. Anyway, check out a few songs on their website and also below is a live performance which I also highly recommend.

Arcade Fire Home (http://www.arcadefire.com/)

Live Performance at Melkweg (http://www.fabchannel.com/)
Title: Re:The Album review/discussion thread
Post by: MATTANDALEX on April 01, 2005, 02:35:46 PM
Er... I meant

They Might Be Giants-Flood

They are an altenative band with 2 main members John Linnel and John Flansburgh :stabs:
Title: Re:The Album review/discussion thread
Post by: Jump In Well on April 02, 2005, 04:05:57 PM
i just knew you were going to do flood :P

well i might as well post an album.....

Rage Against The Machine- The Battle Of Los Angeles

(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00003CWXW.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg)

The album that made Rage's Career skyrocket as a political rock band featuring huge hits as Sleep now in This Fire, Testify, and Guerilla Radio, then followed up by their next album that made them even more huge before the band broke up, rengades:
(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B000053EZW.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg)
Title: Re:The Album review/discussion thread
Post by: MATTANDALEX on April 02, 2005, 04:37:21 PM
Of coarse i was going to do flood :P

They Might Be Giants-NO!

This is there first kids album. What is great about this album is the style is the same but some of the subjects are differnt. Also it is not all quiet and soft is is fun stuff kids can dance to,plus some of it is educational. Some highlights are are songs like Fibber island, Four of two, NO!, and Bed Bed Bed. And i like on the back it says "The end of the albums song sequence is specially designed to expedite slumber, so liseners should not operate machinery or plush animals while listening to the last three songs. :stabs:
Title: Re:The Album review/discussion thread
Post by: racx_00 on April 03, 2005, 12:04:46 AM
Quote from: Jump In Well on April 02, 2005, 04:05:57 PM
i just knew you were going to do flood :P

well i might as well post an album.....

Rage Against The Machine- The Battle Of Los Angeles

(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00003CWXW.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg)
I personally preferred their first album over their others :-\
Title: Re:The Album review/discussion thread
Post by: Jump In Well on April 03, 2005, 09:01:11 AM
Quote from: Homestar Runner on April 02, 2005, 04:37:21 PM
Of coarse i was going to do flood :P

They Might Be Giants-NO!

Lets not just call this thread the TMBG album review :P
Title: Re:The Album review/discussion thread
Post by: MATTANDALEX on April 04, 2005, 08:48:57 PM
THATS A GREAT IDEA  !!!...but not everybody listens to They Might Be Giants :'( :stabs:
Title: Re:The Album review/discussion thread
Post by: J-ROC on April 05, 2005, 10:09:37 PM
SOUNDGARDEN - BADMOTORFINGER

Although having released two full length albums and two EP's before, this bar far has to be their first critical and personal success for the band.  Not only that, it is likely their most influential album.  Although "Superunknown" sold more albums, Badmotorfinger broke new musical ground with songs such as "Rusty Cage" (which the legendary Johnny Cash covered) and "Jesus Christ Pose".  It also allowed them to break free of the stigmas related to the Seattle grunge scene.


(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B000002GK1.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg)
Title: Re:The Album review/discussion thread
Post by: Vipt on April 06, 2005, 01:20:31 AM
I agree. Great album.
Title: Re:The Album review/discussion thread
Post by: mark_the_merry on April 26, 2005, 04:41:35 AM
interpol - antics
I really didn't like it when i first bought it, then, after a fair while i gave it another play, and another, now i can't get enough

fabienne delsol - no time for sorrow
a french born english lady, such a sexy accent

bloc party - silent alarm
cool to the nth