Getting the spins

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Wed Aug 13, 2014 12:03 pm

mister d wrote: Never had a clue, just thought they were the Monkees on surfboards.

Pretty much the same for me. Then I listened to a Maron interview with the son of a member of the Wrecking Crew studio musicians. They sat in and played on a very shocking (to me) number of albums. He claimed that the Wrecking Crew played a significant amount of the instrumentals on Beach Boy albums. His take is that the session musicians basically created all of the improv and variations and artistic aspects, while the real band tries to copy the session musicians playing. Going to have to give Pet Sounds a good listen now.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Wed Aug 13, 2014 3:41 pm

Giff wrote:Digging the new Gaslight Anthem album.

You're going to want to steer clear of the Pitchfork review.

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Wed Aug 13, 2014 5:01 pm

brian wrote:
Pruitt wrote:Man, I just can't stand the Beach Boys.

Something about them really shredded my nerves as a kid. (They were already an oldies act back then).
This is a not unusual feeling. I felt the same way. Then I listened (really listened, from beginning to end) to Pet Sounds and my mind was blown.

I will give it a listen then.

Thing is, enough people I like and respect appreciate the Beach Boys, so it's probably a case of "it's not them, it's me."

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Wed Aug 13, 2014 5:04 pm

I am currently loving this album. A reissue of some bizarre old Brazillian album.

Just screams "Summer" to me.

P.D.X. · Post by **P.D.X.** » Wed Aug 13, 2014 5:06 pm

mister d wrote:
Giff wrote:Digging the new Gaslight Anthem album.
You're going to want to steer clear of the Pitchfork review.

Another band I've never listened to, so I just gave the whole album a spin. Here's my completely unbiased and objective break-down:

Stay Vicious - Pretty sick riff. Nice full sound w/ good melody. Overused, slightly disjointed slow-downs/breaks. Good attention-grabber for an opening song. Prefer the verse parts over the chorus.

1,000 Years - Pretty standard riffage. Going for the obvious catchy hook, may work for some, kinda meh for me. Weird keyboard interlude. Don't hate it, though.

Get Hurt - Get bent. This is awful. Skipped.

Stray Paper - Is this Foreigner?

Helter Skeleton - Nice slice of post-punk Americana. Good god, more slow breaks. Starting to piss me off. Not altogether a horrible song though.

Underneath The Ground - Not sure I like this dude's vocal style. Sounds like he's trying to hit certain inflections rather than singing naturally.

Rollin' and Tumblin' - HIs vocals are definitely better in the pseudo-scream range. This song is passable, although it reminds me a lot of mid-2000's sensitive-guy "alternative".

Red Violins - Started kind of unique and I thought there might be something cool going on, then it quickly descended into generic radio-rock.

Selected Poems - Kinda tuned this one out. Sounded the same as the last one.

Ain't That A Shame - Nice stomp n' roll groove to begin. More of the same tempo changes and dramatic vocals, though.

Break Your Heart - These guys can write catchy tunes, that's for sure. Just seems like ground that has been tread over and over again. Chicks will dig this. Not really a bad track.

Dark Places - Now they're just playing for the sake of playing. They've run out of ideas.

Mama's Boys - This isn't bad. I can dig on this.

Sweet Morphine - Meh.

Halloween - Sentimental nonsense.

Anywhere I Lay My Head - Points for showing more versatility in their sound. Could've used more of that peppered throughout the album. A good closer.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Thu Aug 14, 2014 8:27 am

I don't understand why a good subsection of people who enjoy the music I enjoy also enjoy Lana Del Ray. What's the appeal here?

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Thu Aug 14, 2014 8:29 am

Don't know. Heard of her, have not heard her.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Thu Aug 14, 2014 8:43 am

Simplistic commentaries on modern materialism over boring sound in a pretty package.

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Thu Aug 14, 2014 9:57 am

mister d wrote:Simplistic commentaries on modern materialism over boring sound in a pretty package.

Sounds like Arcade Fire.

ETA - sounds more like Arcade Fire if you switch "boring" and "pretty"

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Thu Aug 14, 2014 10:35 am

Sounds about right, present day. I was never a superfan by any means, but I feel like Arcade Fire was once solid (though overrated) then turned into goofball crap. She's been always goofball crap.

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Thu Aug 14, 2014 10:39 am

mister d wrote:
Giff wrote:Digging the new Gaslight Anthem album.
You're going to want to steer clear of the Pitchfork review.

IOW, do what I do every day?

mister d wrote:I don't understand why a good subsection of people who enjoy the music I enjoy also enjoy Lana Del Ray. What's the appeal here?

I was this close to checking her out after the RS article, but I didn't. Have only heard that West Coast song on XM and thought it was awful. I've enjoyed some of Auberbach's producing though (Dr. John!), so that's why I thought about. Spotify makes it easy.

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Thu Aug 14, 2014 10:41 am

mister d wrote:Sounds about right, present day. I was never a superfan by any means, but I feel like Arcade Fire was once solid (though overrated) then turned into goofball crap. She's been always goofball crap.

Agree on AF.

Rush2112 · Post by **Rush2112** » Thu Aug 14, 2014 2:12 pm

Hippity hop & a weasel going pop? Check.

Post by **brian** » Thu Aug 14, 2014 2:25 pm

University of Western Ontario sucks. Guelph FTW!

Post by **brian** » Thu Aug 14, 2014 5:54 pm

Jason Isbell favorited one of my Tweets. I should pretty much just drop the mic at this point and retire from Twitter.

rass · Post by **rass** » Thu Aug 14, 2014 7:19 pm

Nice.

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Thu Aug 14, 2014 9:43 pm

Rush2112 wrote:Hippity hop & a weasel going pop? Check.

How did I not know this existed? Worse, how was this nominated for a Juno? Is Canada really that short of musical talent?

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Fri Aug 15, 2014 10:16 am

I got a response from Ryan Bingham the other day and it made my night, which made me sad and then ruined my night.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Fri Aug 15, 2014 10:18 am

Giff wrote:I got a response from Ryan Bingham the other day and it made my night, which made me sad and then ruined my night.

??

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Fri Aug 15, 2014 11:16 am

AB_skin_test wrote:
Giff wrote:I got a response from Ryan Bingham the other day and it made my night, which made me sad and then ruined my night.
??

Sad that a tweet from a singer would make my night. Not that his response made me sad. And I was just joking, I was totally pumped he did that.

I'm seeing him in the same venue in San Antonio where I saw Rage Against the Machine back in 96. Asked him if I could still mosh and he responded "hell yes".

Rush2112 · Post by **Rush2112** » Fri Aug 15, 2014 11:22 am

The Sybian wrote:
Rush2112 wrote:Hippity hop & a weasel going pop? Check.

How did I not know this existed? Worse, how was this nominated for a Juno? Is Canada really that short of musical talent?

In retrospect it sucks, but its just as good as 3rd Bass and the other shit around at the time (and much better than Brian Adams and Celine.)

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Fri Aug 15, 2014 11:23 am

Giff wrote:
AB_skin_test wrote:
Giff wrote:I got a response from Ryan Bingham the other day and it made my night, which made me sad and then ruined my night.
??
Sad that a tweet from a singer would make my night. Not that his response made me sad. And I was just joking, I was totally pumped he did that.

I'm seeing him in the same venue in San Antonio where I saw Rage Against the Machine back in 96. Asked him if I could still mosh and he responded "hell yes".

I tracked it, and you down! He puts on the best show I have ever seen that didn't involve Eric Clapton.

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Fri Aug 15, 2014 11:46 am

AB_skin_test wrote:
Giff wrote:
AB_skin_test wrote: I tracked it, and you down! He puts on the best show I have ever seen that didn't involve Eric Clapton.

I've only seen him from a distance at ACL while I was watching football. It was completely different than I expected. Any time he's come close to Texas since I've been out of town/state, so I'm really freaking pumped. Plus it's a pretty awesome venue

Post by **brian** » Mon Aug 18, 2014 2:47 pm

Preview of the new Shovels & Rope album on NPR.

On first listen, pretty goddamn good. This might end up being the best year for albums in the last four or five at least.

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Mon Aug 18, 2014 3:02 pm

Funny, I kind of think it sucks even if it has picked up steam. I'm about halfway through going back and listening to all I've Spotified this year and haven't already deleted.

2012 to me was awesome.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Mon Aug 18, 2014 3:18 pm

I'm w/ my man B. Best year since 2010.

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Mon Aug 18, 2014 4:29 pm

brian wrote:Preview of the new Shovels & Rope album on NPR.

On first listen, pretty goddamn good. This might end up being the best year for albums in the last four or five at least.

I believe NPR also has their live set from Newport Folk Festival up on the site. Might want to check that out.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Tue Aug 19, 2014 7:03 am

I saw them opening for Hayes Carll once...their live show is really slick.

govmentchedda · Post by **govmentchedda** » Tue Aug 19, 2014 8:00 am

AB_skin_test wrote:I saw them opening for Hayes Carll once...their live show is really slick.

I can't tell if that's good or bad, or if AB is just 75 years old.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Tue Aug 19, 2014 8:02 am

Their show was the bee's knees!

Is that better, whippersnapper?

Rush2112 · Post by **Rush2112** » Tue Aug 19, 2014 1:44 pm

govmentchedda wrote:
brian wrote:Preview of the new Shovels & Rope album on NPR.

On first listen, pretty goddamn good. This might end up being the best year for albums in the last four or five at least.
I believe NPR also has their live set from Newport Folk Festival up on the site. Might want to check that out.

Ty Seagall's new album is friggin' stellar (and also available on first listen.)

Post by **brian** » Wed Aug 20, 2014 5:37 pm

As always, RIP Jeff Hanneman...

rass · Post by **rass** » Sun Aug 31, 2014 4:00 pm

Last week I bought my first physical CD in I don't know how long, and my first movie soundtrack in even longer than that. In related news, welcome krunchyfrogg.

P.D.X. · Post by **P.D.X.** » Thu Sep 04, 2014 11:58 am

This is good.

EdRomero · Post by **EdRomero** » Tue Sep 09, 2014 5:55 pm

U2 just released a surprise album today. And it's free on iTunes, I think. If I can figure it out. I'm old.

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Wed Sep 10, 2014 8:06 am

EdRomero wrote:U2 just released a surprise album today. And it's free on iTunes, I think. If I can figure it out. I'm old.

Ha, yeah it took me a little longer than it should have too. Between that and new releases from Delta Spirit, Ryan Adams, Interpol and Justin Townes Earle, 9/9/14 was a great new music day.

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Wed Sep 10, 2014 8:20 am

Yeah, 09-09-2004...14 ... something ...

EdRomero · Post by **EdRomero** » Fri Sep 12, 2014 10:10 pm

EdRomero wrote:U2 just released a surprise album today. And it's free on iTunes, I think. If I can figure it out. I'm old.

Really liking this album, especially Iris. Weird Al is working on catchy lyrics that go with ISIS

TheHumanComa · Post by **TheHumanComa** » Fri Sep 12, 2014 11:16 pm

Loved this song the first time i heard it cause it sounded cool, then i listened to the lyrics the second time round. She just sings about being a slut. Pretty rude song but worth checking out, very honest version of what horny girls think... i think...she fucks bears!

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Tue Sep 16, 2014 10:55 am

You know albums you're enjoying now but think you could dislike later? Or where a follow-up album or prior album might make you question why you liked the initial album? Strand of Oaks is sitting in that slot for me right now. If Bon Iver sits 3/4 of the way towards Iron & Wine between Iron & Wine and dopey folk like Mumford & Sons, maybe this sits like 3/4 way between Bon Iver and Mumford & Sons? I don't know. Some of it sounds great, some of it sounds dumb and usually dumb spots on albums irk me more over time. Also, he might be dead in a few years from the few profiles I've read. Also, I expect this will pick up some major play if its not already.

Pitchfork review (7.9): http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/195 ... oaks-heal/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Depressing Spin profile: http://www.spin.com/articles/you-gotta- ... is-demons/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;